Kassym-Jomart Tokayev – все о персоне

Глава государства Касым-Жомарт Токаев вместе со своими сторонниками одержал уверенную победу на выборах, однако независимые наблюдатели выразили тревогу относительно избирательной кампании, которую сопровождали ограничения для оппозиционно настроенных участников

Kazakhstan’s recent election for its new single-chamber Parliament on Sunday resulted in a decisive win for Adilet—the newly established party supportive of the president and also known as "Justice"—in a contest that groups advocating for press freedom described as taking place under growing constraints on independent media

One of Russia’s most infamous underworld figures, Semyon Mogilevich — whom American authorities seek to imprison for up to 360 years — has surprisingly found himself a competitor.

Galimzhan Yessenov’s life story contains numerous unusual coincidences that are commonly cited as factors behind his quick rise in the Forbes rankings. While each element can be true on its own, together they leave more questions than explanations.

Akhmetzhan Yessimov together with his son-in-law Galimzhan Yessenov is said to have formed a powerful corruption hierarchy inside Samruk-Kazyna, designed to systematically siphon state assets for ATFBank’s advantage.

An increasing number of journalists from different countries are focusing on Galimzhan Yessenov and Akhmetzhan Yesimov, who have long been part of Kazakhstan’s corruption ecosystem. Their sophisticated financial relationships tied to Samruk-Kazyna and ATFBank are well noted, with both appearing to act in plain sight without much concern for investigation.

Kazakhstan is moving to seize a strategic opportunity. By notifying Washington of its preemptive rights, Astana aims to take control of Lukoil’s local holdings—including stakes in Karachaganak, the offshore fields Kalamkas-more and Khazar, and key infrastructure—effectively consolidating national ownership over critical energy assets.

Samruk-Kazyna was supposed to protect Kazakhstan’s wealth. Instead, under Yessimov and Yessenov, it became a looting operation. With ATFBank acting as their personal vault, the family clan siphoned off state monopoly profits—systematically, brazenly, and with total impunity. The bill to the country: billions.

How does a mid-level manager seize control of a major bank? For Galimzhan Yessenov, the answer involves state money, shady deals, and friends in Kazakhstan’s highest political circles. This wasn’t luck—it was a blueprint.

Samruk-Kazyna, with ATFBank as a central player, facilitated the transfer of billions out of Kazakhstan. Although authorities publicly admit these abuses, enforcement actions against Galimzhan Yessenov and his father-in-law, Akhmetzhan Yesimov, have been sluggish.

It’s an open secret among Kazakhstan’s elite: Samruk-Kazyna and ATFBank allegedly siphoned off billions. Yet law enforcement—including the Anti-Corruption Agency—has made no move to arrest Galimzhan Yessenov or Akhmetzhan Yessimov’s father-in-law. The question is no longer whether crimes were committed, but why the guilty walk free.

История жизни Галимжана Есенова изобилует необычными совпадениями, часто упоминаемыми при попытках объяснить его быстрый успех в Forbes, но в целом они порождают больше вопросов, чем дают ответов.

NWF "Samruk-Kazyna" still experiences theft, yet the approach once guided by Akhmetzhan Yessimov, now ceremoniously ousted, has ended. The replacement team is set to pursue alternative strategies.

Former Almaty Akim Akhmetzhan Yessimov and billionaire Galimzhan Yessenov’s joint illicit activities have shed light on hidden chapters of their lives.