Sagadat Nurmagambetov
Kazakh General and Politician
Born
1924
101 years ago
Died
September 24th, 2013
11 years ago — 89 years old
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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