Sagadat Nurmagambetov

Kazakh General and Politician

Sagadat Nurmagambetov - Leaders & Politicians born 1924
Born

1924
102 years ago

Died
Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Kazakhstan

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Service in the Soviet armed forces included participation in the Second World War. After the war, significant military career followed, culminating in the position of the Minister of Defense of Kazakhstan from 1992 to 1996. Involved in the establishment of the national military forces after the country gained independence. Engaged in various political roles, contributing to military reforms and defense policy development during the transition of Kazakhstan to a sovereign state.

Served as Minister of Defense of Kazakhstan

Participated in the Second World War

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