Biography
Date of birth: June 21, 1968
Place of birth: Karabulak village, Taldy-Korgan region
Place of residence:Almaty city
Mayor of Almaly region of Almaty city.
PhD in Economy.
Prinbekov Marat has been awarded with the following anniversary medals:
- 10th Anniversary of Kazakhstan’s independence - 2001.
- For contribution of efforts - 2006.
- 10th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s constitution - 2005.
Prinbekov Marat is the president of Karate-Do city federation (he is a master of sports of Kazakhstan since 1998).
Almaly region of Almaty city is located in the heart of the country’s largest city, in which old-style houses and buildings as well as many historical places of Kazakhstan have been remained untouched. It’s the very place where it is possible to feel clearly the special spirit of Almaty, a wide and purposeful temper of the southern city.
To manage such region is a great responsibility; and Marat Usenovich Prinbekov understands this. As high priority tasks the mayor sees further development of social and technical infrastructure, modernization of comfort conditions for dwelling and business. By carrying out the tasks put forth, he strives to be useful for the residents of the region by solving their acute problems. The tight schedule of the mayor includes a lot of to-dos: meetings with citizens, spot-checks together with representatives of administrations structural subdivisions and utility service companies, which surely positively affects the level of life sustenance of the region.
His passion for tidiness has lead him to decide to deliver to the residents of the region the idea that the sanitary conditions of the region fully depends on them. With this in mind, Marat Usenovich initiated the project named “Almalintsy” which has woken up patriotic senses of the residents to their home town, careful usage of the external elements of improvement. The idea was supported by the residents of Almaly region by inducing them and especially the youth to actively participate in resolving the problems of improvement and planting of the adjacent areas. Due to realization of the project we can see nice and cozy yards, parks и lanes of Almaly region which have become favorite places for rest to all Almaty residents and guests of the city.
The most important part of his activity at position of the mayor of Almaly region Marat Usenovich Prinbekov sees creation of comfort living conditions for people and formation of new in terms of quality environment for dwelling. For this purpose a lot has been done taking into account that effective formation of comfort conditions requires a complex approach. Utility services do their work with quality and without delays and failures. Stable work of 438 acting industrial companies including 29 large and medium companies (21 companies have ISO Quality Management certificates) allows to create new vacancies and provides tax revenues to state budget, which positively affects the social and economic development of Almaly region.
Another significant part of the Mayor’s work is solution of problems related to development of small and medium enterprises. Today entrepreneurship plays important role in development of the region’s economy being a significant factor in solution of social problems. There are 5562 SMEs and 10 657 individual entrepreneurs who provide 61,8% of tax payments of all tax levies in the region.
Nowadays under management of Marat Usenovich Prinbekov a pilot for Almaly region project named “Master House” is in development which will improve the conditions of work on sanitary cleaning and improvement.
The city has a clear historical nucleus in the central part of Almaly region. The mayor of the region actively participates in saving of historical buildings and architecture. Meanwhile there is construction of new houses in place; gradually modern houses and business centers are smoothly inscribed into the architectural mosaic of the region. Progressive development technologies are being used during construction; new objects of social and household infrastructure are being erected.
Unconditional priority in mayor’s activity is education. In this area he managed to achieve significant positive results concerning reinforcement of technical equipment of education establishments, support of leaders in education, i.e. innovation schools, best teachers and talented youngsters. Marat Usenovich Prinbekov strives to change the appearance of the region’s schools in terms of both form and content. The school must become the center not only for compulsory education but also for art and sport sessions.
Health of people today is not only a measure of social sustainability but also a subject of national prestige. This problem is of great concern of the mayor of the region. There is a direct relationship between the success of sportsmen of the highest professional level and involvement of people in mass sport. In Almaly region a lot has been done for development of children and teenagers’ sport, rebirth of traditions of Kazakhstan’s track and field athletics, wrestling, equestrian sport, as well as martial arts.
The mayor of Almaly region is certain that for realization of all large projects investments are required. The list of programs and projects requiring investments is long. For instance, investments are necessary for isolation of utility lines. The shortage of parking lots in historical center of the city remains an acute problem. For its solution funds are needed for realization of projects of underground and mechanized car parks (the lots for these objects have already been chosen). There is a need in improvement of qualifications of managerial staff. With this purpose a systemic work is done for increasing professionalism of employees in the region. And in this area participation of investors is necessary to entrust the education of personnel to serious companies, consulting agencies etc.
Job experience
- 1992-1994 – work in ORPO system, Almaty.
- 1994-1997 гг. – Soviet regional administration of Almaty city, manager of trade unit.
- 1997-2008 – Deputy Mayor of Almaly region of Almaty city.
- Since 2008 – to the present – Mayor of Almaly region of Almaty city.
During his work in Soviet district authorities and in the Almalinsky district akimat, Marat Usenovich earned the reputation of active, broadminded administrator.
Valuable skills obtained during work allowed him to create a team which works based on functional forces of the region. Meanwhile, the mayor is considered as a thoroughgoing manager and a good economist in solution of acute problems of the city, including social ones. In his successful activity he realizes that it is very important to love and respect people and do maximum for them even in resolving the most difficult problems. In this regard the most important thing is to come through by the idea of development of the country and work in this direction.
Education
- In 2010 he finished Kazakh Head Architecture and Construction Academy by majoring in “Construction”.
- In 1996 he successfully defended his dissertation in Kazakh Management Academy after which he was conferred PhD in Economy.
- In 1998 he finished Kyrgyz State University on “Law”.
- In 1991 he finished Almaty institute of economy with distinction and acquired qualification of economist and was enrolled to postgraduate program.
- In 1986 he did military service in Soviet Army in Dresden city (Germany) as a section leader and mechanic of Government communications troops. In 1988 he continued his studies at the institute.
- In 1985 he finished a secondary school named after Telman (Taldy-Korgan region), the same year he was enrolled to planning and economy faculty of Almaty institute of economy.
Having successfully finished study atschool, Marat Usenovich Prinbekov chose a program of «economist of planning agriculture», and enrolled to the Instituteof economy which he soon finished with distinction. Great effect was caused on Marat Usenovich by teachers who had graduated from Lomonosov Moscow State University and Plehanov Institute. They taught students not only economy but also right attitude to life, ability to work for the future and clearly construct their own future.
The study at the Institute of economy provided to Marat Usenovich Prinbekov not only classical academic education but also a ticket to an adult life. At the last course years he was offered to stay to study postgraduate program and start working on his dissertation. Talking in general about his research experience Marat Usenovich points out that postgraduate study taught him effective mental work by necessity to obtain bulk of knowledge from different areas in short period of time. University period made Marat Usenovich learn to see the world widely and make reliable friends, provided him with knowledge about great science, i.e. economy, and taught to love life in all of its manifestations.
His second diploma in “Law” Marat Usenovich received while working at public service. The knowledge that he received help him to better orient in law area and work in accordance with law.
Strong base of professionalism obtained during his study and work can be seen in all areas of Marat Usenovich’s activity. For instance, in city construction and development area he relied on knowledge received in Kazakh Head Architecture and Construction Academy which he finished in 2010.
Hobbies
One of his hobbies is karate. The art of karate is a very versatile discipline, given this, esthetic element of karate plays an important role. This kind of fighting art is based on physical and spiritual development and self-improvement. Karate cultivates personality, prepares one for life’s difficulties, teaches to respect the elderly people, kindness to people and the surrounding world. All achievements in this field Marat Usenovich has dedicated to his son and has grown to a sport master. Taking after him his son also went in for karate seriously and presented Kazakhstan at world championship by ascending to the highest step of pedestal. The title of world champion in karate which was won by his son in very difficult fight is a special proud of the father.
Recently fighting sports have taken up a leading position in sport arena by becoming popular among children and the youth. The success of karate was predefined by its significant role in physical development of the youngsters and teaching good senses. Realizing this, Marat Usenovich actively promotes karate with the purpose of greater manifestation of creativity and abilities of growing generation. Today he is the president of City Federation of Karate-Do.
Marat Usenovich has a lot of other hobbies and interests besides karate. He values the luxury of live communication and is always glad to an interesting companion. An integral part of his life are books which make him think and mull over the read. He values mostly documentary prose, i.e. works of great compatriots and historical workers with worldwide known names. Music is a source of inspiration, sense of peace and simultaneously frantic outrage of colors and sounds. It grants kind emotions, a desire to live, love, create, change life to better. Such properties can be fully found in Kazakh national music, kui, in which wind’s blowing and a frisky clipper’s running can be heard. Marat Usenovich Prinbekov is sure that our ancestors managed to reflect all sides of diverse and unique life in music.
Family
Marat Usenovich Prinbekov has a happy family. Together with his spouse – a faithful and wise adviser – he brings up three children.
Raising their children, Marat Usenovich gives them the freedom to choose because their relationas are constructed based on trust and mutual understanding. It is important to cultivate such qualities as commitment, patriotism and faith to your abilities. Self-realization of children in their course life is the most important aspect for them as parents.
Latest update 23.05.2011