Kazakh Administrative Divisions

Akmola/Aqmola

14 Oct 1939                Akmolinsk/Aqmola oblast.
26 Dec 1960                Oblast abolished.
24 Apr 1961                Tselinograd oblast.
1992                       Aqmola/Akmola oblast.

First Secretaries of the Oblast Committee of the Communist Party
Oct 1939 – 1941            G.V. Aleksintsev
1941 – 1944                Aleksey Trofimovich Kupayev
1944 – 1945                Sagalbay Zhanbayev
1945 – 1950                Mikhail N. Lutsenko
1950 – Nov 1951            Elubay Bazimovich Taibekov         (b. 1901 - d. 1991)
Nov 1951 – Mar 1956        Nikolay Ivanovich Zhurin           (b. 1908 - d. 1996)
Mar 1956 – 1957            Andrey Mikhailovich Borodin        (b. 1912 – d. 19..)
1957 – 1958                Grigory Andreyevich Melnik         (b. 1909 – d. 19..)
1958 – 1960                Semyon Mikhailovich Novikov        (b. 1908 – d. 19..)
1960 - 1961                Post abolished
1961 – 1963                Sabir Bilyalovich Niyazbekov       (b. 1912 – d. 1989)
1963 – Nov 1965            Vasily Petrovich Demidenko         (b. 1930)
                             (for Agriculture 1963 – Dec 1964)
Nov 1965 –  4 Apr 1978     Nikolay Yefimovich Kruchina        (b. 1928 - d. 1991)
 4 Apr 1978 –  1 Sep 1986  Nikolay Yefimovich Morozov         (b. 1929)
 1 Sep 1986 –  7 Sep 1991  Andrey Georgiyevich Braun          (b. 1937)

Chairmen of the Executive Committee
195. – 1954                Naumetsky
195. – 195.                Mazheken Yesenovich Butin
1957 – 1960                Dzhakip-Bek Dzhangozin             (b. 1913 - d. 1969)
1960 - 1961                Post abolished
1961 – 196.                Vasily Nikiforovich Korneyev
196. – 197.                Rakhimzhan Omarovich Shayakhmetov  (b. 1916)
197. – 198.                Ablaykhan Kasymovich               (b. 1928)
                             Dzhulmukhamedov
1985 – 1989                Kasym Appasovich Taukenov          (b. 1934)
1989 – 199.                Kayreden Karbayevich Karbayev      (b. 1936)
Chairman of the Council
Mar 1990 – Feb 1992        Andrey Georgiyevich Braun          (s.a.)
Head of the Administration
Feb 1992 – Oct 1995        Andrey Georgiyevich Braun          (s.a.)
Akims
Oct 1995 - Jun 1997        Andrey Georgiyevich Braun          (s.a.)
Jul 1997 - Dec 1997        Zhanybek Salimovich Karibzhanov    (b. 1948)
Dec 1997 - Sep 1998        Vladimir Karlovich Gartman         (b. 1947)
Sep 1998 - Mar 2004        Sergey Vitalyevich Kulagin         (b. 1952)
20 Mar 2004 - 23 Jan 2008  Mazhit Tuleybekuly Yesenbayev      (b. 1949)
23 Jan 2008 –              Albert Pavlovich Rau               (b. 1960)

10 Mar 1932                Aktobe (Aktyubi)/Aqtube oblast.

First Secretaries of the Oblast Committee of the Communist Party
1932 – 1934                A. Yarmukhamedov
1934 – 1936                Abilkair Iskakukovich Dosov        (b. 1889 – d. 1938)
1936 – 1937                Aytmukhammed Musin
1937 – 1938                Makay Zhunusov
1938 – 1938                T. Orazov
1938 – 1943                Yakov Petrovich Inochkin           (b. 1906 – d. 19..)
1943 – 1944                M.Zh. Bekzhanov
1944 – 1948                Elubai Bazimovich Taibekov         (b. 1901 - d. 1991)
1948 – 1950                Rymbek Ilyashevich Ilyashev
1950 – Jan 1952            Mukhamedgali Alenovich Suzhikov    (b. 1910 – d. 2000)
Jan 1952 – Apr 1955        Zhumabek Akhmetovich Tashenev      (b. 1915 - d. 1986)
Apr 1955 – 1958            Pavel Illarionovich Delvin
1958 – 1959                Shakir Karsybayevich Karsybayev
1959 – Dec 1964            Khasan Shayakhmetovich Bekturganov (b. 1922)
                             (for Agriculture 1962 – Dec 1964)
Dec 1964 – Jan 1972        Nikolay Ivanovich Zhurin           (b. 1908 – d. 1996)
Jan 1972 – 22 Jan 1985     Vasily Andreyevich Liventsov       (b. 1914 – d. 2004)
22 Jan 1985 – 28 Mar 1989  Yury Nikolayevich Trofimov         (b. 1931 – d. 1989)
 7 Jun 1989 –  7 Sep 1991  Yevgeny Mikhailovich Zolotaryev    (b. 1936)

Chairmen of the Executive Committee
1943 – 1952                Shashan Orazbayev                  (b. 1908 – d. 19..)
196. – 196.                Utemis Aldabergenov                (b. 1917 – d. 1991)
Dec 1964 – Nov 1966        Khasan Shayakhmetovich Bekturganov (s.a)
1966 – Feb 1975            Sagidulla Kubashevich Kubashev     (b. 1927)
Feb 1975 – 198.            Orazaly Abilovich Kozybayev
1984 – 199.                Sapar Sagyntayevich Sagyntayev     (b. 1936)
Chairman of the Council
Mar 1990 – 1992            Yevgeny Mikhailovich Zolotaryev    (s.a.)
Heads of the Administration
Feb 1992 – Oct 1993        Shalbay Kulmakhanuly Kulmakhanov   (b. 1946)
Oct 1993 – Sep 1995        Savely Timofeyevich Pachin         (b. 1942)
Akims
Oct 1995 – 2002            Aslan Yespulayevich Musin          (b. 1954)
 3 Apr 2002 – 10 Jul 2004  Yermek Zhetlisbayuly Imantayev     (b. 1967)
10 Jul 2004 –              Yeleusin Nauryzbayuly Sagindikov   (b. 1947)

10 Mar 1932                Almaty oblast

First Secretaries of the Oblast Committee of the Communist Party
1932 – 1933                Izmukhan Mukashevich Kuramysov     (b. 1896 - d. 1938)
1933 – 1934                K.V. Tobolov
1934 – 1937                A.D. Kiselyev
1937 – 1937                Dzhanaydar Sadvokasovich Sadvokasov
1937 – 1938                Chakpak Artykbayev
1938 – 1938                V.A. Minenberg
1938 – 1940                N.P. Sadovnikov
1940 – 1943                Dzhek Galiakparovich Kulitov
1943 – 1944                Nikolay Semyonovich Bogolyubov     (b. 1905 - d. 1975)
1944 – 1945                N. Bozhayev
1945 – 1951                Dzhakip-Bek Dzhangozin             (b. 1913 - d. 1969)
1951 – 1954                Amir Kanapinovich Kanapin          (b. 1913 - d. 19..)
1954 – 1954                Seitgaliy Dzhakipov
1954 – 1955                O.S. Shpanov
1955 – 1957                Rymbek Ilyashevich Ilyashev
1957 – 1958                Grigory Spiridonovich Galaydin     (b. 1905 - d. 19..)
1958 – 1962                Masymkhan Beysebayevich Beysebayev (b. 1908 - d. 1987)
1962 – 1962                Rakhim Baygaliyevich Baygaliyev    (b. 1912 – d. 19..)
Jan 1963 – Dec 1964        Pyotr Semyonovich Kantselyaristov
                             (for Agriculture)
Jan 1963 – Dec 1964        Nikolay Vasilyevich Dykhnov        (b. 1919)
                             (for Industry)
Dec 1964 – Apr 1965        Sabir Bilyalovich Niyazbekov       (b. 1912 – d. 1989)
Apr 1965 – 27 Apr 1978     Asanbay Askarovich Askarov         (b. 1922 – d. 2001)
27 Apr 1978 – 24 Sep 1985  Kenes Mustakhanovich Aukhadiyev    (b. 1938)
24 Sep 1985 – 1988         Marat Samiyevich Mendybayev        (b. 1936)
1988 –  7 Sep 1991         Kasym Khazhibayevich Tyulebekov    (b. 1935)

Chairmen of the Executive Committee
193. – 193.                Uraza Kikimovich Dzhandosov        (b. 1899 – d. 1937)
1942 – 1943                Masymkhan Beysebayevich Beysebayev (s.a)
194. – 194.                N.K. Kuzembayev
1959 – 1962                Andrey Konstantinovich Morozov
Dec 1964 – 196.            Pyotr Semyonovich Kantselyaristov
197 – 198                  Semyon Dmitriyevich Yelagin        (b. 1911 – d. 19..)
1987 – 1988                Nikolay Trifonovich Knyazev        (b. 1937)
1988 – 199.                ....
Chairmen of the Council
Mar 1990 – Sep 1991        Kasym Khazhibayevich Tyulebekov    (s.a.)
Sep 1991 – Feb 1992        Akhmetdzan Smagulovich Yesimov     (b. 1950)
                             (Akhmetzhan Ismagululy Yesimov)
Heads of the Administration
Feb 1992 – Oct 1994        Akhmetzhan Ismagululy Yesimov      (s.a.)
Oct 1994 – Oct 1995        Umarzak Uzbekuly Uzbekov           (b. 1948)
Akims
Oct 1995 - Mar 1996        Umarzak Uzbekuly Uzbekov           (s.a.)
Mar 1996 - Dec 1997        Serik Abikenuly Umbetov (1st time) (b. 1950)
Dec 1997 - May 2001        Zamanbek Kalabayuly Nurkadilov     (b. 1944 - d. 2005)
May 2001 - 11 Aug 2005     Shalbay Kulmakhanuly Kulmakhanov   (b. 1946)
11 Aug 2005 -              Serik Abikenuly Umbetov (2nd time) (s.a.)

15 Jan 1938                Guryev oblast.
1992                       Atyrau oblast.

First Secretaries of the Oblast Committee of the Communist Party
Feb 1938 – 1938            Kulzhan Utegaliyevich Utegaliyev
1938 – 1940                K. Baymanov
1940 – 1943                D.M. Bekzhanov
1943 – 1944                S.I. Kruglov
1944 – 1946?               Kambarov
1946 –  1 Jun 1950         S.F. Galiyev
 1 Jun 1950 – 26 Mar 1956  Seitzhan Polimbetov                (b. 1913 – d. 19..)
26 Mar 1956 – 1957         Kosay Alekulovich Egizbayev        (b. 1928 – d. 1988)
                             (1st time)
1957 – 1962                Nurtas Dandibayevich Undasynov     (b. 1904 - d. 1989)
1962 – 1963                Kosay Alekulovich Egizbayev        (s.a.)
                             (2nd time)
1963 – 1964                Sagidulla Kubashevich Kubashev
                             (for Agriculture)                (b. 1927)
28 Dec 1964 – 27 Apr 1970  Mukhambet Aytuyevich Isenov        (b. 1909 - d. 19..)
27 Apr 1970 – 24 Feb 1977  Salamat Mukashevich Mukashev       (b. 1927 - d. 2004)
24 Feb 1977 – 24 Dec 1985  Unaybay Kushekovich Kushekov       (b. 1925)
24 Dec 1985 – 11 May 1990  Askar Altynbekovich Kulibayev      (b. 1937)
11 May 1990 –  7 Sep 1991  Gaziz Kamashevich Aldamzharov      (b. 1947)

Chairmen of the Executive Committee
Feb 1938 – 193.            Zh. Kaliyev
Jan 1940 – 194.            Kh. Tastaybekov
194 – 194.                 Sh.B. Burbayev
1955 – 1957                Nurtas Dandibayevich Undasynov     (s.a.)
1960 – 1963                Sagidulla Kubashevich Kubashev     (s.a.)
                             (1st time)                  
1964 – 1966                Sagidulla Kubashevich Kubashev     (s.a.)
                             (2nd time)                  
1966 – 1970                F.K. Zikirinov
1970 – Feb 1977            Unaybay Kushekovich Kushekov       (s.a.)
Feb 1977 – 198.            Yesen Taskinbayevich Taskinbayev
1987 – 1990                Fyodor Afanasyevich Novikov        (b. 1935)
Chairman of the Council
Mar 1990 – Feb 1992        Askar Altynbekovich Kulibayev      (s.a.)
Heads of the Administration
Feb 1992 – Oct 1994        Sagat Kashkenuly Tugelbayev        (b. 1948)
Oct 1994 – Oct 1995        Ravil Tazhigariyuly Sherdabayev    (b. 1940)
Akims
Oct 1995 – Feb 1999        Ravil Tazhigariyuly Sherdabayev    (s.a.)
Feb 1999 – Dec 2000        Imangali Nurghaliyuly Tasmagambetov(b. 1956)
Dec 2000 – Apr 2002        Serikbek Zhusupbekuly Daukeyev     (b. 1950)
 3 Apr 2002 –  6 Oct 2006  Aslan Yespulayuly Musin            (b. 1954)   
 6 Oct 2006 –              Bergey Saylebayevich Ryskaliyev    (b. 1967)

10 Mar 1932                Karaganda/Qaraghandy oblast.

First Secretaries of the Oblast Committee of the Communist Party
1932 – Mar 1934            I.M. Bekker
17 Mar 1934 – Jul 1936     Maksim Kirovich Ammosov            (b. 1897 – d. 1938)
1936 – 1938                Gdaliy Isaakovich Pinkhasik        (d. 1938)
1938 – 1938                N.P. Sadovnikov
1938 – Oct 1942            Khabir Mukharryamovich Pazikov     (b. 1896 – d. 1975)
Oct 1942 – Feb 1944        Leonid Georgiyevich Melnikov       (b. 1906 - d. 1981)
1944 – 1947                Grigory Spiridonovich Galaydin     (b. 1905 - d. 19..)
1947 – 1952                Tikhon Ivanovich Ababkov           (b. 1908 - d. 19..)
1952 – Jan 1958            Sergey Yakovlevich Yakovlev
Jan 1958 – Oct 1959        Pavel Nikolayevich Isayev          (b. 1911 - d. 19..)
Oct 1959 – 1962            Mikhail Sergeyevich Solomentsev    (b. 1913 – d. 2008)
Jan 1963 – Dec 1964        Bayken Ashimovich Ashimov
                             (for Agriculture)                (b. 1917)
Jan 1963 – 19 Feb 1968     Nikolay Vasilyevich Bannikov       (b. 1914 – d. 2004)
                             (for Industry Jan 1963 – Dec 1964)
19 Feb 1968 –  6 Aug 1979  Vasily Kuzmich Akulintsev          (b. 1916 – d. 1993)
 6 Aug 1979 – 15 Nov 1986  Aleksandr Gavrilovich Korkin       (b. 1927)
15 Nov 1986 –  6 Oct 1989  Valery Ivanovich Lokotunin         (b. 1940)
 6 Oct 1989 – 19 May 1990  Yevgeny Fyodorovich Bashmakov      (b. 1932)
19 May 1990 –  7 Sep 1991  Vitaly Stepanovich Garkusha        (b. 1940)

Chairmen of the Executive Committee
1932 – 1933                Koshkunov
1933 – 1933                I.L. Izakharovich
1933 – 1933                Umanskiy
1933 – 1935                Suleyman Yeskarayevich Yeskarayev  (d. 1938)
1935 – 1936                Makar Lukich Sklyarenko            (d. 1938)
1936 – 1937                Abdulla Abdrakhmanovich Asylbekov  (b. 1896 – d. 1938)
1937 – 1937                Abdrakhman Nurgaliyevich Makatov   (d. 1938)
1937 – 1938                Abdisamet Kazakpayev               (b. 1898 - d. 1959) 
1938 – 1940                Z. Seyitov
1940 – 1942                Sh.M. Dzhaylybekov
1942 – 1944                Yelemes Yergebekovich Yergebekov
1944 – 1948                B. Serikbayev
1949 – 1951                Khasen Bayuzakovich Bayuzakov
1951 – 1951                Fazyl Karibzhanovich Karibzhanov   (b. 1912 - d. 1960)
1952 – 1952                Izmukhammed Yedilbayevich
                             Yedilbayev                       (b. 1906 - d. 19..)
1952 – 1959                Shamukan Kalkenovich Kalkenov
1959 – 1961                Vasily Tikhonovich Shibayev
1961 – 1963                Bayken Ashimovich Ashimov          (s.a.)
                             (1st time)
1963 – Dec 1964            Yakov Afanasyevich Pazenko
                             (for Agriculture)                (b. 1918)
1963 – Dec 1964            Fayzulla Sergazinovich Sergazin
                             (for Industry)                   (b. 1910 – d. 19..)
Dec 1964 – 1968            Bayken Ashimovich Ashimov          (s.a.)
                             (2nd time)
1968 – Oct 1969            Dzhakip-Bek Dzhangozin             (b. 1913 - d. 1969)
1969 – 1982                Sultan Kaparovich Dosmagambetov    (b. 1928)
1982 – 1988                Z. Inkerbayev
1988 – 1992                Islam Uakitovich Togaybayev        (b. 1950)
Chairmen of the Council
Mar 1990 – 1990            Yevgeny Fyodorovich Bashmakov
1990 – Feb 1992            Ideal Galiyevich Musalimov         (b. 1941)
Head of the Administration
Feb 1992 – Oct 1995        Pyotr Petrovich Nefyodov           (b. 1941)
Akims
Oct 1995 – Jun 1997        Pyotr Petrovich Nefyodov           (s.a.)
Jun 1997 – Oct 1999        Mazhit Tuleybekuly Yesenbayev      (b. 1949)
Oct 1999 – Jan 2006        Kamaltin Yeskendyruly              (b. 1948)
                              Mukhamedzhanov
Jan 2006 –                 Nyrlan Zairyllayevich Negmatylen   (b. 1962)

20 Mar 1973                Dzhezkazgan/Zhezqazghan oblast.
23 May 1997                Merged into Karaganda oblast.

First Secretaries of the Oblast Committee of the Communist Party
Apr 1973 – Nov 1982        Konstantin Semyonovich Losev       (b. 1918)
Nov 1982 – 23 Jan 1988     Nikolay Grigoryevich Davydov       (b. 1928)
23 Jan 1988 – 29 Dec 1990  Yevgeny Georgiyevich Yezhikov-     (b. 1942)
                             Babakhanov                  
29 Dec 1990 –  7 Sep 1991  Yury Vladimirovich Gruzdyev        (b. 1947) 

Chairmen of the Executive Committee
197. – 1988                Kamza Bizhanovich Zhumabekov
1988 – Dec 1990            Sharipbek Shardarbekov             (b. 1941)
Dec 1990 – Feb 1992        K. Mediyev
Chairmen of the Council
Mar 1990 – Dec 1990        Yevgeny Georgiyevich Yezhikov-     (s.a.)
                             Babakhanov
Dec 1990 – Feb 1992        Sharipbek Shardarbekov             (s.a.)
Heads of the Administration
Feb 1992 – Jun 1994        G.P. Yurchenko
Jun 1994 – Aug 1994        Albert Gergardovich Salamatin      (b. 1941)
Aug 1994 – Oct 1995        Kazhmurat Ibrayuly Nagmanov        (b. 1948)
Akims
Oct 1995 – Apr 1996        Kazhmurat Ibrayuly Nagmanov        (s.a.)
Apr 1996 – 23 May 1997     Ye. Smailov

16 Mar 1944                Kokshetau/Kökshetau oblast.
23 May 1997                Merged into Aqmola and Severo-Kazakhstan oblasts.

First Secretaries of the Oblast Committee of the Communist Party
1944 – 1948                Aleksey Trofimovich Kupayev
1949 – 1952                A.S. Orashev
1952 – 1954                Masymkhan Beysebayevich Beysebayev (b. 1908 - d. 1987)
1954 – 1955                Mikhail Georgiyevych Roginets      (b. 1910 - d. 19..)
1955 – 1960                Aleksey Yefimovich Kleshchev       (b. 1905 - d. 1968)
1960 – 1962                Semyon Mikhailovich Novikov        (b. 1908 – d. 19..)
1963 – Mar 1968            Aleksandr Alekseyevich Bryzhin     (b. 1922)
                             (for Agriculture 1963 – Dec 1964)
Mar 1968 – Jan 1978        Erkin Nurzhanovich Auelbekov       (b. 1930)
Jan 1978 – 29 Jan 1985     Orazbek Sultanovich Kuanyshev      (b. 1935)
29 Jan 1985 –  7 Jun 1989  Makhtay Ramazanovich Sagdiyev      (b. 1929)
 7 Jun 1989 – 11 May 1990  Kasym Appasovich Taukenov          (b. 1934)
11 May 1990 –  7 Sep 1991  Chapay Mutallapovich Abdulatipov   (b. 1939)

Chairmen of the Executive Committee
1944 – 194.                Yelemes Yergebekovich Yergebekov
195. – 196.                Viktor Ivanovich Kryukov
196. – 197.                Anatoly Rodionovich Nikulin
197. – 198.                Viktor Ivanovich Moiseyenko
198. – 198.                Viktor Grigoryevich Kramaryev
Chairmen of the Council
Mar 1990 – 1990            Kasym Appasovich Taukenov          (s.a.)
1990 – Feb 1992            Chapay Mutallapovich Abdulatipov   (s.a.)
Heads of the Administration
Feb 1992 – Jan 1993        Zhanibek Salimovich Karibzhanov    (b. 1948)
Jan 1993 – 1993            Nazhameden Ikhsanuly Iskaliyev     (b. 1941)
1993 – Oct 1995            Kyzyr Ibraikuly Zhumabayev         (b. 1943)
Akims
Oct 1995 – Jun 1996        Kyzyr Ibraikuly Zhumabayev         (s.a.)
Jun 1996 – 23 May 1997     Dosbol Bayanuly Zhangalov          (b. 1955)

29 Jul 1936                Kostanay/Qostanay oblast.

First Secretaries of the Oblast Committee of the Communist Party
1936 – 1937                A.A. Saakyan
1937 – 1937                Nikolay Semyonovich Kuznetsov
1937 – 1938                Pyotr Grigoryevich Bogdanov
1938 – 1939                M. Biyunanov
1939 – Aug 1939            M.T. Alyoshin
Aug 1939 – 1941            Nikolay Ivanovich Zhurin           (b. 1908 - d. 1996)
1941 – 1944                V.F. Melnikov
1944 – 1947                Mikhail Ivanovich Zolotukhin
1947 – 1948                V.N. Kozlov
1948 – 1954                Sagalbay Zhanbayev
1954 – Jan 1959            Ivan Petrovich Khramkov
Jan 1959 – Apr 1981        Andrey Mikhailovich Borodin        (b. 1912 – d. 19..)
                             (for Agriculture Dec 1962– Dec 1964)
Apr 1981 – 10 Sep 1988     Vasily Petrovich Demidenko         (b. 1930)
10 Sep 1988 –  7 Sep 1991  Nikolay Trifonovich Knyazev        (b. 1937)

Chairmen of the Executive Committee
Aug 1936 – Sep 1937        Bakhitzhan Baydakovich Baydakov    (b. 1898 - d. 193.)
1940 – 1945                Daniyal Kerimbayevich Kerimbayev   (b. 1909 - d. 1982)
195. – 1955                Ivan Gavrilovich Slazhnyev         (b. 1913 – d. 19..)
195. – 196.                Aleksandr Dementyevich Garagash
1963 – 1971                Mikhail Georgiyevich Motoriko      (b. 1920)
                             (for Agriculture 1963 – Dec 1964)
Jun 1971 – 1976            Nikolay Aleksandrovich Ponomaryev  (b. 1929)
1983 – Jan 1985            Makhtay Ramazanovich Sagdiyev      (b. 1929)
1985 – Sep 1985            Marat Samiyevich Mendybayev        (b. 1936)
1985 – 1987                Kasym Khazhibayevich Tyulebekov    (b. 1935)
1987 – 1990                Kenzhebek Ukinovich Ukin           (b. 1940)
                             (Kenzhebek Ukinuly Ukin)
Chairman of the Council
Mar 1990 – 1992            Nikolay Trifonovich Knyazev        (s.a.)
Heads of the Administration
1992 – Nov 1993            Kenzhebek Ukinuly Ukin             (s.a.)
Nov 1993 – Sep 1995        Baltash Moldabayuly Tursumbayev    (b. 1946)
Akims
Oct 1995 – Sep 1998        Toktarbay Kadambayuly Kadambayev   (b. 1944)
Sep 1998 – Mar 2004        Umirzak Yestayuly Shukeyev         (b. 1964)
20 Mar 2004 –              Sergey Vitalyevich Kulagin         (b. 1952)

15 Jan 1938                Kzylorda/Qyzylorda oblast.

First Secretaries of the Oblast Committee of the Communist Party
1938 – 1938                Khusainbek Akhmetovich Amirov
1938 – 1940                Kh .U.Abdrakhmanov
1940 – 1945                Rakhimbay Tyulebayev
1945 – 1947                S.T. Bektilesov (1st time)
1947 – 1950                B.I. Ibragimov
1950 – 1952                S.T. Bektilesov (2nd time)
1952 – 1954                A. Kaysakapov
1954 – 1954                Sagalbay Zhanbayev
1954 – 1958                Mukhamedgali Alenovich Suzhikov    (b. 1910 – d. 2000)
1958 – 1959                Seydulla Ospanov
1959 – 1961                Gubaydulla Utarovich Ilyasov
1961 – Jan 1963            Salimgerey Toktamysov              (b. 1915 – d. 1997)
Jan 1963 – Nov 1966        Mustakhim Belyalovich Iksanov      (b. 1926)
                             (for Agriculture Jan 1963– Dec 1964)
Nov 1966 – Jun 1972        Khasan Shayakhmetovich Bekturganov (b. 1922)
Jun 1972 – Dec 1978        Isatay Abdukarimovich Abdukarimov  (b. 1923) 
Dec 1978 – 22 Jan 1985     Takey Yesetov                      (b. 1923) 
22 Jan 1985 – 25 Jul 1989  Erkin Nurzhanovich Auelbekov       (b. 1930)
25 Jul 1989 –  7 Sep 1991  Seilbek Shaukhamanovich            (b. 1939)
                             Shaukhamanov

Chairmen of the Executive Committee
194. – 1945                Kh. Tastaybekov
1945 – 194.                Zh. Tyulepbergenov
195. – 196.                Seydulla Ospanov
196. – 196.                Aben Askarov
197. – 1979                Shaymerden Bakirov
1979 – 1982                Sagidulla Kubashevich Kubashev     (b. 1927)
1987 – 1989                Yevgeny Mikhailovich Zolotaryev    (b. 1936)
1990 – Feb 1992            Vitaly Alekseyevich Brynkin
Chairman of the Council
Mar 1990 – Feb 1992        Seilbek Shaukhamanovich            (s.a.)
                             Shaukhamanov
                           (Seilbek Shaukhamanuly Shaukhamanov)
Heads of the Administration
Feb 1992 – Sep 1995        Seilbek Shaukhamanuly Shaukhamanov (s.a.)
Sep 1995 – Oct 1995        Berdibek Mashbequly Saparbayev     (b. 1953)
Akims
Oct 1995 – Jul 1999        Berdibek Mashbequly Saparbayev     (s.a.)
Jul 1999 – Apr 2004        Serikbay Urikbayuly Nurgisayev     (b. 1956) 
 5 Apr 2004 – 11 Jan 2007  Ikram Adyrbekuly Adyrbekov         (b. 1950) 
11 Jan 2007 - 12 May 2008  Mukhtar Abrarululy Kul-Mukhammed   (b. 1960)
12 May 2008 -              Bolatbek Bayanuly Kuandykov        (b. 1969) 

20 Mar 1973                Mangyshlak oblast.
 2 Jun 1988                Merged into Guryev oblast.
Jul 1990                   Mangyshlak oblast.
1991                       Mangghystau/Mangistau oblast.

First Secretaries of the Oblast Committee of the Communist Party
1973 – 1980                Tutkabay Ashimbayev                (b. 1921)
1980 – 15 Nov 1985         Salamat Mukashevich Mukashev       (b. 1927 - d. 2004)
15 Nov 1985 –  2 Jun 1988  Yury Georgiyevich Kozachenko
Aug 1990 –  7 Sep 1991     Fyodor Afanasyevich Novikov        (b. 1935)

Chairmen of the Executive Committee
1973 – 197.                Nikolay Aleksandrovich Gulyayev
197. –  2 Jun 1988         Nasibkaly Abugaliyevich Marabayev
                             (1st time)
Aug 1990 – 1991            Nasibkaly Abugaliyevich Marabayev
                             (2nd time)
Chairman of the Council
Aug 1990 – Feb 1992        Fyodor Afanasyevich Novikov        (s.a.)
Heads of the Administration
Feb 1992 – 1993            Fyodor Afanasyevich Novikov        (s.a.)
1993 – Oct 1995            Lyazzat Ketebayuly Kinov           (b. 1949)
Akims
Oct 1995 – Oct 1997        Vyacheslav Leonidovich Levitin     (b. 1945)
Oct 1997 – 1999            Nikolay Ivanovich Bayev            (b. 1945)
1999 – Feb 2002            Lyazzat Ketebayuly Kinov           (s.a.)
Feb 2002 – Jan 2006        Bolat Abylkasymuly Palymbetov      (b. 1961)                  
24 Jan 2006 –              Krimbek Eleyovich Kysherbayev      (b. 1955)

15 Jan 1938                Pavlodar oblast

First Secretaries of the Oblast Committee of the Communist Party
1938 – 1938                A.P. Onishin
1938 – 1940                G.I. Kolmogorov
1940 – 1941                A.F. Moiseyev
1941 – 1943                M.F. Armenkov
1943 – 1944                Dzhek Galiakparovich Kulitov
1944 – 1950                Ivan Vasilyevich Ivandayev
1950 – 1954                Mikhail Ivanovich Zolotukhin
1954 – Apr 1957            Ivan Illich Afonov                 (b. 1905 – d. 19..)
Apr 1957 – 1961            Semyon Dmitriyevich Yelagin        (b. 1911 – d. 19..)
1961 – 1962                Vasily Kuzmich Shishonkov
Dec 1962 – 1965            Ivan Gavrilovich Slazhnyev         (b. 1913 – d. 19..)
                             (for Agriculture 1963 – Dec 1964)
1965 – 1975                Ivan Mikhailovich Burov            (b. 1920)
Dec 1975 – Jan 1982        Boris Vasilyevich Isayev (1st time)(b. 1932)
Jan 1982 – 22 Oct 1988     Pyotr Ivanovich Yerpilov           (b. 1926)
22 Oct 1988 –  6 Jan 1991  Yury Alekseyevich Meshcheryakov    (b. 1948)
 6 Jan 1991 –  7 Sep 1991  Boris Vasilyevich Isayev (2nd time)(s.a.)

Chairmen of the Executive Committee
Feb 1938 – 193.            U. Dzhumaseitov
193. – 194.                Kh. Temirkhanov
Mar 1945 – 1947            Daniyal Kerimbayevich Kerimbayev   (b. 1909 - d. 1982)
1955 – 1959                Shashan Orazbayev                  (b. 1908 – d. 19..)
1961 – 1968?               Dzhakip-Bek Dzhangozin
                             (for Agriculture 1963 – Dec 1964)(b. 1913 - d. 1969)
197. – 198.                Temesh Sadvakasov
1982 – 1985                Rysbek Myrzashev                   (b. 1932 – d.1987)
1985 – Jan 1991            Zhaksylyk Gabdullinovich Iskakov   (b. 1932)
Chairmen of the Council
Mar 1990 – 1991            Yury Alekseyevich Meshcheryakov    (s.a.)
Jan 1991 – Feb 1992        Boris Vasilyevich Isayev           (s.a.)
Heads of the Administration
Feb 1992 – Jan 1993        Asygat Asiyuly Zhabagin            (b. 1948)
Jan 1993 – Oct 1995        Daniyal Kenzhetayuly Akhmetov      (b. 1954)
Akims
Oct 1995 – Dec 1997        Daniyal Kenzhetayuly Akhmetov      (s.a.)
                             (1st time)
Dec 1997 – Nov 2001        Galymzhan Badylzhanuly Zhakiyanov  (b. 1963)
Nov 2001 – Jun 2003        Daniyal Kenzhetayuly Akhmetov      (s.a.)
                             (2nd time)
Jun 2003 –                 Kairat Aytmukhambetuly Nurpeisov   (b. 1957)

14 Oct 1939                Semipalatinsk oblast.
1991                       Semey oblast.
23 May 1997                Merged with Vostochno-Kazakhstan.

First Secretaries of the Oblast Committee of the Communist Party
1940 – 1942                Nikolay Semyonovich Bogolyubov     (b. 1905 - d. 1975)
1942 – 1943                Kh.L. Anastasyev
1943 – 1951                Aleksandr Dementyevich Garagash
1951 – 1953                Grigory Andreyevich Melnik         (b. 1909 – d. 19..)
Mar 1953 – Apr 1955        Tanash Koychubayev                 (b. 1914 – d. 19..)
1955 – 1957                Semyon Mikhailovich Novikov        (b. 1908 – d. 19..)
1958 – Sep 1960            Mukhamedgali Alenovich Suzhikov    (b. 1910 – d. 2000)
Sep 1960 – Jan 1961        Salken Daulenovich Daulenov        (b. 1907 – d. 1984)
1961 – Apr 1970            Mikhail Panteleyevich Karpenko     (b. 1908 – d. 19..)
Apr 1970 – Apr 1978        Nikolay Yefimovich Morozov         (b. 1929)
Apr 1978 – 1982            Amanulla Gabdulkhayevich Ramazanov (b. 1928)
1982 –  6 Feb 1987         Sagidulla Kubashevich Kubashev     (b. 1927)
 6 Feb 1987 –  7 Sep 1991  Keshrim Boztayevich Boztayev       (b. 1933)

Chairmen of the Executive Committee
194. – 1949                Khasen Bayuzakovich Bayuzakov
1949 – 195.                Salimgerey Toktamysov              (b. 1915 – d. 1997)
1960 – Sep 1960            Salken Daulenovich Daulenov        (s.a.)
1960 – 196.                Muzappar Dairovich Dairov
197. – 197.                Ekeybay Kashaganov
198. – 198.                Anatoly Semyonovich Yeremenko
Chairman of the Council
Apr 1990 – Feb 1992        Keshrim Boztayevich Boztayev       (s.a.)
Heads of the Administration
Feb 1992 – Jun 1994        Vyacheslav Fyodorovich Chernov     (b. 1939)
17 Jun 1994 – Oct 1995     Galymzhan Badylzhanuly Zhakiyanov  (b. 1963)
Akims
Oct 1995 – Mar 1997        Galymzhan Badylzhanuly Zhakiyanov  (s.a.)
Mar 1997 – 17 Apr 1997     Vitaly Leonidovich Mette           (b. 1947 – d. 2003)
Apr 1997 – 23 May 1997     A. Bergenov (acting)

29 Jul 1936                Severo-Kazakhstan/Soltüstik Qazaqstan oblast.

First Secretaries of the Oblast Committee of the Communist Party
Jul 1936 –  3 Apr 1937     Maksim Kirovich Ammosov            (b. 1897 – d. 1938)
 3 Apr 1937 – 1937         Sultan Segizbayev                  (b. 1899 – d. 1939)
1937 – 1938                Nikolay Semyonovich Kuznetsov
1938 – 1938                N. Bozzhayev
1938 – 1940                I.G. Sherengin
1940 – 1944                Vasily Fyodorovich Nikolayev
1944 – 1945                Nikita Aleksandrovich Nechayev
1945 – 1948                Grigory Andreyevich Melnik         (b. 1909 – d. 19..)
1948 – 1953                N.S. Bobrov
1954 – 1956                Aleksey Yakovlevich Popadko
1956 – Jan 1958            Grigory Mefodyevich Boykachev      (b. 1905 - d. 1975)
Jan 1958 – 1963            Nikolay Ivanovich Zhurin           (b. 1908 - d. 1996)
1963 – Nov 1965            Kuzma Zakharovich Podgorbunsky
                             (for Agriculture 1963– Dec 1964) (b. 1906 – d. 19..)
Nov 1965 – Apr 1981        Vasily Petrovich Demidenko         (b. 1930)
Apr 1981– 27 Apr 1988      Vladimir Timofeyevich Stepanov     (b. 1928)
27 Apr 1988 –  7 Sep 1991  Svyatoslav Aleksandrovich Medvedev (b. 1941)

Chairmen of the Executive Committee
1936 – 1937                Makar Lukich Sklyarenko            (d. 1938)
Dec 1946 – Dec 1948        Ivan Aleksandrovich Skvortsov      (b. 1909 – d. 19..)
Dec 1948 – Jan 1952        Zhumabek Akhmetovich Tashenev      (b. 1915 - d. 1986)
195. – 1954                Aknan Zhukubayevich Zhukubayev
1954 – 195.                Daniyal Kerimbayevich Kerimbayev   (b. 1909 - d. 1982)
1956 – Jan 1963            Kuzma Zakharovich Podgorbunsky     (s.a.)
1963 – 1965                Erkin Nurzhanovich Auelbekov
                             (for Agriculture 1963– Dec 1964) (b. 1930)
1965 – Jan 1971            Sakan Kusainov                     (b. 1917)
1971 – 198.                Nel Adgamovich Bolatbayev          (b. 1922)
1986 – 1989                Baltash Moldabayevich Tursumbayev  (b. 1946)
1989 – Feb 1992            Shalbay Kulmakhanovich Kulmakhanov (b. 1946)
Chairman of the Council
Mar 1990 – Feb 1992        Svyatoslav Aleksandrovich Medvedev (s.a.)
Head of the Administration
Feb 1992 – Oct 1995        Vladimir Karlovich Gartman         (b. 1947)
Akims
Oct 1995 – Dec 1997        Vladimir Karlovich Gartman         (s.a.)
Dec 1997 – Oct 1999        Daniyal Kenzhetayuly Akhmetov      (b. 1954)
13 Oct 1999 – May 2002     Kazhmurat Ibrayuly Nagmanov        (b. 1948)
17 May 2002 – 24 Dec 2003  Anatoly Vladimirovich Smirnov      (b. 1946)
24 Dec 2003 – Oct 2007     Tair Aymukhametuly Mansurov        (b. 1948)
Oct 2007 –                 Serik Sultangazinovich Bilyalov    (b. 1958) 

16 Mar 1944                Taldyqorghan/Taldy-Kurgan oblast.
 6 Jun 1959                Merged into Almaty oblast.
23 Dec 1967                Taldyqorghan/Taldy-Kurgan oblast.
23 May 1997                Merged into Almaty oblast.

First Secretaries of the Oblast Committee of the Communist Party
1944 – 1944                Aleksandr Afanasyevich Dubrovsky   (b. 1900 - d. 19..)
1944 – 1950                Andrey Pavlovich Kondratenko       (b. 1898 - d. 19..)
1951 – 1956                Shakir Karsybayevich Karsybayev
1956 – Jun 1959            Gubaydulla Utarovich Ilyasov
1968 – Apr 1970            Bayken Ashimovich Ashimov          (b. 1917)
Apr 1970 – 1972            Bimende Sadvakasovich Sadvakasov   (b. 1915 – d. 19..)
1972 – Jan 1978            Aripbay Alybayevich Alybayev       (b. 1926)
Jan 1978 – 1981            Sakan Kusainov                     (b. 1917)
1981 – 1986                Abubakir Aliyevich Tynybayev       (b. 1927)
1986 – 25 Nov 1988         Vladislav Grigoryevich Anufriyev   (b. 1937)
25 Nov 1988 – 19 May 1990  Anatoly Sergeyevich Zhigulin       (b. 1946)
19 May 1990 –  7 Sep 1991  Saginbek Tokabayevich Tursunov     (b. 1946)

Chairmen of the Executive Committee
1944 – 1959                ....
197. – 198.                Ivan Petrovich Yevsenyev           (b. 1928)
198. – 198.                Anatoly Fyodorovich Gorkopenko     (b. 1938)
1987 – 1987                Sabit Mukanovich Bayzhanov         (b. 1940)
1987 – 1989                Seilbek Shaukhamanovich            (b. 1939)
                             Shaukhamanov
1989 – 1990                Saginbek Tokabayevich Tursunov     (s.a.)
                             (Saginbek Tokabayuly Tursunov)
Chairmen of the Council
Mar 1990 – May 1990        Anatoly Sergeyevich Zhigulin       (s.a.)
May 1990 – Feb 1992        Saginbek Tokabayuly Tursunov       (s.a.)
Heads of the Administration
Feb 1992 – Apr 1993        Saginbek Tokabayuly Tursunov       (s.a.)
Apr 1993 – Oct 1995        Serik Shayakhmetuly Akhimbekov     (b. 1949)
Akims
Oct 1995 – Mar 1996        Serik Shayakhmetuly Akhimbekov     (s.a.)
Mar 1996 – 23 May 1997     Umarzak Uzbekuly Uzbekov           (b. 1948)

23 Nov 1970                Torghay/Turghay oblast.
 2 Jun 1988                Merged into Kostanay and Tselinograd oblasts.
Jul 1990                   Torghay/Turghay oblast.
23 May 1997                Merged into Kostanay oblast.

First Secretaries of the Oblast Committee of the Communist Party
Jan 1971 – Jan 1978        Sakan Kusainov                     (b. 1917)
Jan 1978 – 29 Jan 1985     Erkin Nurzhanovich Auelbekov       (b. 1930)
29 Jan 1985 –  2 Jun 1988  Orazbek Sultanovich Kuanyshev      (b. 1935)
1990 –  7 Sep 1991         Kenzhebek Ukinovich Ukin           (b. 1940)

Chairmen of the Executive Committee
1970 – 1978                Yury Nikolayevich Trofimov         (b. 1931 – d. 1989)
198. –  2 Jun 1988         Yevgeny Yerofeyevich Zaritsky
1990 – Feb 1992            Sergey Vitalyevich Kulagin         (b. 1952)
Chairman of the Council
Mar 1990 – Feb 1992        Kenzhebek Ukinovich Ukin           (s.a.)
Heads of the Administration
Feb 1992 – Jun 1993        Sergey Vitalyevich Kulagin         (s.a.)
Jun 1993 – Oct 1995        Zhakan Kosabayev 
Akim
Oct 1995 – 23 May 1997     Vitaly Alekseyevich Brynkin

10 Mar 1932                Vostochno-Kazakhstan/Shyghys Qazaqstan oblast.

First Secretaries of the Oblast Committee of the Communist Party
1932 – Sep 1934            Mikhail Osipovich Stakun           (b. 1893 – d. 1943?)
Sep 1934 – Feb 1938        Saul Markovich Sverdlov
Feb 1938 – 1938            V.I. Zheleznyev
1938 –  5 Sep 1944         Fyodor Zinovyevich Rvantsev        (b. 1902 – d. 19..)
 5 Sep 1944 – Aug 1945     Nikolay Semyonovich Bogolyubov     (b. 1905 – d. 1975)
Aug 1945 – 16 Jan 1948     Ilyas Omarovich Omarov             (b. 1912 – d. 1970)
16 Jan 1948 – 1952         Khabir Mukharryamovich Pazikov     (b. 1896 – d. 1975)
1952 – 15 Nov 1955         Abdula Shalkarovich Karzhaubayev   (b. 1904 – d. 19..)
15 Nov 1955 –  9 Jul 1958  Andrey Ivanovich Ustenko           (b. 1904 – d. 19..)
 9 Jul 1958 –  6 May 1959  Georgy Alekseyevich Kozlov
 6 May 1959 – Dec 1964     Aleksey Ivanovich Neklyudov        (b. 1906 – d. 19..)
                             (1st time)(for Agriculture Jan 1963– Dec 1964)
19 Jan 1963 – 13 Apr 1965  Aleksey Semyonovich Kolebayev      (b. 1914)
                             (for Industry 19 Jan 1963 – 28 Dec 1964)
Apr 1965 – 10 Sep 1969     Aleksey Ivanovich Neklyudov        (s.a.)
                             (2nd time)
10 Sep 1969 – 19 Dec 1983  Aleksandr Konstantinovich          (b. 1914)
                             Protozanov
19 Dec 1983 – 17 Nov 1989  Anatoly Vasilyevich Milkin         (b. 1930)
17 Nov 1989 –  7 Sep 1991  Igor Nikolayevich Tutevol          (b. 1941)

Chairmen of the Executive Committee
Mar 1932 – 1933?           Nigmatulla Syrgabekovich Syrgabekov(b. 1890 – d. 1938)
1938 – 1938                Nurtas Dandibayevich Undasynov     (b. 1904 – d. 1989)
1938 – 1939                Isagali Sharipovich Sharipov       (b. 1905 – d. 1976)
 6 Mar 1940 – Oct 1943     Demyan Semyonovich Baryshev        (b. 1903 – d. 19..)
Oct 1943 – Feb 1945        Yakov Antonovych Chernykh          (b. 1907 – d. 19..)
Feb 1945 – Jun 1946        Vasily Ivanovich Roshchupkin
15 Jul 1946 – Jan 1948     Suleyman Khalilovich Gafiatullin   (b. 1904 – d. 1962)
Jan 1948 – Jul 1952        Zhomart Adamovich Adamov           (b. 1904 – d. 19..)
 3 Sep 1952 – Jan 1954     Seitgaliy Dzhakipov
26 Feb 1954 – Apr 1955     Alisher Beysenovich Beysenov       (b. 1903 – d. 19..)
Apr 1955 – 15 Nov 1957     Elubai Bazimovich Taibekov         (b. 1901 - d. 1991)
 8 Jan 1958 –  1 Aug 1960  Khaydar Arystanbekovich            (b. 1919)
                             Arystanbekov
 1 Aug 1960 –  4 Jun 1962  Rakhimzhan Omarovich Shayakhmetov  (b. 1916)
12 Jun 1962 – 17 Jan 1963  Bakizhan Sultabekovych Turtkarin
                             (1st time)                       (b. 1924)
12 Mar 1963 – 11 Nov 1966  Uteshkali Dusengaliyevich Atambayev(b. 1910 – d. 19..)
11 Nov 1966 – Jul 1971     Bakizhan Sultabekovych Turtkarin
                             (2nd time)                       (s.a.)
Jul 1971 – Aug 1982        Sadyk Akhmetovich Koychubayev      (b. 1917)
30 Sep 1982 – 25 Dec 1985  Nigmet Konurzhanovich Abenov       (b. 1927)
25 Dec 1985 – 25 Mar 1987  Keshrim Boztayevich Boztayev       (b. 1933)
25 Mar 1987 – 27 Dec 1988  Valery Batayevich Temirbayev       (b. 1941)
27 Dec 1988 – 21 Mar 1991  Amangali Sarinovich Sarin          (b. 1943)
Mar 1991 – Feb 1992        Abdymanat Saudbayevich Omarov
Chairman of the Council
Mar 1990 – 1992            Igor Nikolayevich Tutevol          (s.a.)
Heads of the Administration
Feb 1992 – 17 Jun 1994     Amangeldy Imanakyshuly Bektimisov  (b. 1945 – d. 2001)
17 Jun 1994 – 30 Nov 1995  Yury Ivanovich Lavrinenko          (b. 1945)
Akims
30 Nov 1995 – 10 Apr 1996  Leonid Vasilyevich Desyatnik
10 Apr 1996 – 17 Apr 1997  Kazhimurat Ibrayevich Nugmanov     (b. 1948)
17 Apr 1997 – 26 Feb 2003  Vitaly Leonidovich Mette           (b. 1947 – d. 2003)
26 Feb 2003 –  9 Dec 2004  Talgatbek Zhamshituly Abaidildin   (b. 1948)
 9 Dec 2004 – 10 Jan 2007  Viktor Vyacheslavovich Khrapunov   (b. 1948)
12 Jan 2007 –  7 May 2008  Zhanybek Salimovich Karibzhanov    (b. 1948)
 7 May 2008 –              Adylgazy Sadvokasovich Bergenyev   (b. 1958)

10 Mar 1932                Yuzhno-Kazakhstan/Ongtüstik Qazaqstan oblast.
 3 May 1962                Chimkent oblast.
 6 Jul 1992                Ongtüstik Qazaqstan/Yuzhno-Kazakhstan oblast.

First Secretaries of the Oblast Committee of the Communist Party
1932 – 1934                R. Vaskanov
1934 – 1937                Vasily Nikiforovich Lazaryev
1937 – 1937                Abilkair Iskakulovich Dosov        (b. 1889 - d. 1938)
1937 – 1938                Brzhan Mankin
1938 – 1944                Nikita Aleksandrovich Nechayev
1944 – 1947                Khabir Mukharryamovich Pazikov     (b. 1896 – d. 1975)
1947 – 1952                Mukhamedzhan Nogayevich Erlepesov
1952 – 1953                Minaydar Salimovich Salin
1953 – Jan 1954            N.K. Kuzembayev
Feb 1954 – May 1955        Zhumabay Shayakhmetovich           (b. 1902 - d. 1966)
                             Shayakhmetov  
1955 – 1959                Ismail Yusupovich Yusupov          (b. 1914 – d. 2005)
1959 – 1962                Viktor Ivanovich Makarov           (b. 1913 – d. 19..)
1962 – 1972                Vasily Andreyevich Liventsov       (b. 1914 – d. 2004)
                             (for Agriculture Dec 1962– Dec 1964)
1972 – 25 Apr 1978         Amanulla Gabdulkhayevich Ramazanov (b. 1928)
25 Apr 1978 – 10 Jul 1985  Asanbay Askarovich Askarov         (b. 1922 – d. 2001)
10 Jul 1985 – 18 Apr 1987  Rysbek Myrzashev                   (b. 1932 – d. 1987)
16 May 1987 – 25 Nov 1988  Kasym Khazhibayevich Tyulebekov    (b. 1935)
25 Nov 1988 – 13 May 1990  Valery Batayevich Temirbayev       (b. 1941)
13 May 1990 –  7 Sep 1991  Sergey Aleksandrovich Tereshchenko (b. 1951)

Chairmen of the Executive Committee
193. – 193.                Mukash Orymbayev                   (d. 1938)
1935 – 1937                Vladimir Yeremeyevich Sluchak      (d. 1938)
194. – 1945                Minaydar Salimovich Salin
1945 – 1951                Salken Daulenovich Daulenov        (b. 1907 - d. 1984)
195. – 1962                Zakhan Eskendirovich Eskendirov
1962 – 196.                Aytbek Mashrapovich Berdalin
196. – 1965                Bimende Sadvakasovich Sadvakasov   (b. 1915 – d. 19..)
1965 – 198.                Zhamalbek Shaymerdenovich
                             Shaymerdenov
Jul 1986 – Nov 1989        Sergey Aleksandrovich Tereshchenko (s.a.)
1989 – 1990                M. Karbayev
Chairmen of the Council
Mar 1990 – May 1990        Valery Batayevich Temirbayev       (s.a.)
May 1990 – Oct 1991        Sergey Aleksandrovich Tereshchenko (s.a.)
Heads of the Administration
Feb 1992 – Dec 1993        Mars Fazyluly Urkumbayev           (b. 1939)
Dec 1993 – Oct 1995        Zautbek Kausbekuly Turysbekov      (b. 1951)
Akims
Oct 1995 – Dec 1997        Zautbek Kausbekuly Turysbekov      (s.a.)
Dec 1997 – Jul 1999        Kalyk Abdullayuly Abdullayev       (b. 1942)
Jul 1999 – Aug 2002        Berdibek Mashbequly Saparbayev     (b. 1953)
Aug 2002 – 20 Sep 2006     Bolat Abzhapparuly Zhylkyshiyev    (b. 1957)
20 Sep 2006 – Aug 2007     Umirzak Yestayuly Shukeyev         (b. 1964)
28 Aug 2007–               Nurgali Sadvakasuly Ashimov        (b. 1959)

10 Mar 1932                Zapadno-Kazakhstan/Batys Qazaqstan oblast.
 3 May 1962                Uralsk oblast
1992                       Batys Qazaqstan/Zapadno-Kazakhstan oblast.

First Secretaries of the Oblast Committee of the Communist Party
1932 – 10 Mar 1934         Maksim Kirovich Ammosov            (b. 1897 – d. 1938)
10 Mar 1934 – 1937         Izmukhan Mukashevich Kuramysov     (b. 1896 – d. 1938)
1937 – 1937                S. Safarbekov
1937 – 1938                Sharip Gaysanovich Utepov
1938 – 1938                Khabir Mukharryamovich Pazikov     (b. 1896 – d. 1975)
1939 – 1944                Andrey Stepanovich Vasilevsky
1944 – 1945                Kh.A. Kruglikov
1945 – 1952                Minaydar Salimovich Salin
1952 – 1954                M. Shakhshin
1954 – 1956                Salimgerey Toktamysov              (b. 1915 – d. 1997)
1956 – Jan 1961            Sabir Bilyalovich Niyazbekov       (b. 1912 - d. 1989)
Jan 1961 – Apr 1975        Shapet Kospanovich Kospanov        (b. 1914 – d. 19..)
                             (for Agriculture Dec 1962 – Dec 1964)
Apr 1975 – 13 Jun 1986     Mustakhim Belyalovich Iksanov      (b. 1926)
13 Jun 1986 –  7 Sep 1991  Nazhameden Ikhsanovich Iskaliyev   (b. 1941)

Chairmen of the Executive Committee
193. – 193.                Biderman
193. – 193.                Koshkunov
193. – 193.                K.Ya. Rafalsky
193. – 1937                Spirov
194. – 194.                Kustambayev
194. – 1952                Suleyman Khalilovich Gafiatullin   (b. 1904 – d. 1962)
196. – 196.                Pavel Porfiryevich Voloshko
1965 – 1966                Ismail Yusupovich Yusupov          (b. 1914 – d. 2005)
1966 – 197.                Viktor Ilich Podyablonsky
198. – 1989                Nikolay Vasilyevich Rogozhnikov
1989 – Feb 1992            Vladimir Karlovich Gartman         (b. 1947)
Chairman of the Council
Mar 1990 – Feb 1992        Nazhameden Ikhsanovich Iskaliyev   (s.a.)
                             (Nazhameden Ikhsanuly Iskaliyev)
Heads of the Administration
Feb 1992 – Jan 1993        Nazhameden Ikhsanuly Iskaliyev     (s.a.)
Jan 1993 – Oct 1995        Kabibulla Kabenuly Dzhakupov       (b. 1949)
Akims
Oct 1995 – Dec 2000        Kabibulla Kabenuly Dzhakupov       (s.a.)
Dec 2000 – 18 Nov 2003     Krymbek Yeleuyuly Kusherbayev      (b. 1955)
18 Nov 2003 – 28 Aug 2007  Nurgali Saduakasuly Ashimov        (b. 1959)
28 Aug 2007 –              Baktykozha Salakhatdinuly          (b. 1948)
                             Izmukhambetov          

14 Oct 1939                Dzambul/Zhambyl oblast

First Secretaries of the Oblast Committee of the Communist Party
1939 – 1945                Mikhail Ignatyevich Tkachenko
1945 – 1952                Izmukhammed Yedilbayevich          (b. 1906 - d. 19..)
                             Yedilbayev
1952 – 1957                Chulak (Sholak) Artygaliyevich
                             Artygaliyev
1957 – 1959                Makhmud Sapargaliyevich
                             Sapargaliyev
1959 – 1965                Asanbay Askarovich Askarov         (b. 1922 – d. 2001)
                             (for Agriculture Dec 1962 – Dec 1964)
1965 – 1970                Bimende Sadvakasovich Sadvakasov   (b. 1915 – d. 19..)
1970 – 1971                Mustakhim Belyalovich Iksanov      (b. 1926)
1971 – Jun 1972            Mukatay Zhurmukhamedovich
                             Zhurmukhamedov
Jun 1972 – Feb 1983        Khasan Shayakhmetovich Bekturganov (b. 1922)
Feb 1983 –  3 Dec 1988     Anuar Kamzinovich Zhakupov         (b. 1928)
 3 Dec 1988 – 12 Jun 1990  Sabit Mukanovich Bayzhanov         (b. 1940)
12 Jun 1990 –  7 Sep 1991  Omirbek Baygeldiyevich Baygeldiyev (b. 1939)

Chairmen of the Executive Committee
194. – 194.                Shamukan Kalkenovich Kalkenov
194. – 195.                K. Safin
1958 – 1959                Asanbay Askarovich Askarov         (s.a.)
1961 – 1962                Vasily Andreyevich Liventsov       (b. 1914 – d. 2004)
196. – 197.                Afanasy Zinovyevich Pitulov
197. – 198.                Seylkhan Akkoziyev
1985? – 1988               Svyatoslav Aleksandrovich Medvedev (b. 1941)
1988 – Apr 1990            Yury Alekseyevich Klochkov         (b. 1938)
Apr 1990 – 1990            Omirbek Baygeldiyevich Baygeldiyev (s.a.)
1990 – Feb 1992            Vyacheslav Fyodorovich Chernov     (b. 1939)
Chairmen of the Council
Apr 1990 – Jul 1990        Sabit Mukanovich Bayzhanov         (s.a.)
Jul 1990 – Feb 1992        Omirbek Baygeldiyevich Baygeldiyev (s.a.)
                            (Omirbek Baykeldiyuly Baygeldi)
Head of the Administration
Feb 1992 – Oct 1995        Omirbek Baykeldiyuly Baygeldi      (s.a.)
Akims
Oct 1995 – Jan 1998        Amalbek Kozybakuly Tshanov         (b. 1942)
Jan 1998 – Feb 1999        Sarybay Sultanuly Kalmurzayev      (b. 1949)
Feb 1999 – 14 May 2004     Serik Abikenuly Umbetov            (b. 1950)
14 May 2004 –              Boribay Bikozhayuly Zheksembin     (b. 1952)

Almaty

1867                       Verny
1921                       Alma-Ata
1993                       Renamed Almaty.

First Secretaries of the Communist Party
1950 – 1954                Aleksey Ivanovich Neklyudov        (b. 1906 – d. 19..)
195. – 195.                Konstantin Pavlovich Tretyakov
1961 – 1963                Nikolay Vasilyevich Dykhnov        (b. 1919)
1965 – Dec 1973            Fyodor Ivanovich Mochalin          (b. 1920)
1974 – 1979                Pyotr Ivanovich Yerpilov           (b. 1926)
1981 – Feb 1983            Anuar Kamzinovich Zhakupov         (b. 1928)
Feb 1983 – 198.            Akan Dzhulayevich Koychumanov      (b. 1935)
198. – 198.                G.V. Shuliko
198. – 1989                Vladimir Ivanovich Romanov
1989 – Mar 1991            Kadyr Karkabatovich Baykenov       (b. 1944)
Mar 1991 –  7 Sep 1991     Zamanbek Kalabayevich Nurkadilov   (b. 1944 – d. 2005)

Chairmen of the Executive Committee
192. – 192.                Kharitonov
193. – 193.                Sarumov
1939 – 1941                Khasen Bayuzakovich Bayuzakov
194. – 194.                M. Abdykalykov
194. – 194.                S. Sharipov
194. – 194.                P.G. Orekhov
194. – 194.                Konstantin Aleksandrovich Milovanov
194. – 195.                Kh. Aybasov
195. – 1953                Rymbek Ilyashevich Ilyashev
1953 – 1954                Isagali Sharipovich Sharipov       (b. 1905 – d. 1976)
1954 – 1957                Fyodor Antonovich Mamonov          (b. 1907 – d. 19..)
1957 – 196.                A. Adilov
1960 – 197.                Yesen Duysenovich Duysenov         (b. 1921 – d. 1983)
1975 – 1978                Kenes Mustakhanovich Aukhadiyev    (b. 1938)
1978 – 1981                Anuar Kamzinovich Zhakupov         (s.a.)
1981 – 1983                Akan Dzhulayevich Koychumanov      (s.a.)
1983 – 1985                Askar Altynbekovich Kulibayev      (b. 1937)
1985 – 1991                Zamanbek Kalabayevich Nurkadilov   (s.a.)
Mar 1991 – Feb 1992        Viktor Vyacheslavovich Khrapunov   (b. 1948)
Chairman of the Council
Mar 1991 – Feb 1992        Zamanbek Kalabayevich Nurkadilov   (s.a.)
                             (Zamanbek Kalabayuly Nurkadilov)
Heads of the Administration
Feb 1992 – Jun 1994        Zamanbek Kalabayuly Nurkadilov     (s.a.)
Jun 1994 – Oct 1995        Shalbay Kulmakhanuly Kulmakhanov   (b. 1946)
Akims
Oct 1995 – 16 Jun 1997     Shalbay Kulmakhanuly Kulmakhanov   (s.a.)
16 Jun 1997 –  9 Dec 2004  Viktor Vyacheslavovich Khrapunov   (s.a.)
 9 Dec 2004 –  4 Apr 2008  Imangali Nurghaliyuly Tasmagambetov(b. 1956)
 4 Apr 2008 –              Akhmetdzan Smagulovich Yesimov     (b. 1950)   

to 5 Jun 2008

Adopted 5 Jun 2008

1832                       Akmolinsk
1961                       Renamed Tselinograd.
1992                       Renamed Akmola/Aqmola.
 6 May 1998                Renamed Astana.

Akims
10 Dec 1997 - Jun 2003     Adilbek Ryskeldinuly Dzhaksybekov  (b. 1954)
Jun 2003 - Mar 2004        Temirkhan Mynaydaruly              (b. 1949)
                             Dosmukhambetov
20 Mar 2004 - 20 Sep 2006  Umirzak Yestayuly Shukeyev         (b. 1964)
21 Sep 2006 -  4 Apr 2008  Askar Uzakpayevich Mamin           (b. 1965) 
4 Apr 2008 –               Imangali Nurgaliyevich             (b. 1956)
                             Tasmagambetov

Leased Territory

Baikonur/Bayqonyr

 2 Jun 1955                Space complex begun.
1966                       Leninsk
1994                       Area leased to Russia for a period of 20 years;
                             encompassing the Baikonur Cosmodrome and the city
                             of Leninsk.
20 Dec 1995                Renamed Baikonur/Bayqonyr (or Bayqongr).
1997                       Baikonur/Bayqonur city split from Qyzylorda oblast.
 9 Jan 2004                Lease extended to 2050 (ratified by Russia 8 Jun 2005).

Chairmen of the city administration
1994 - May 2002            ....
May 2002 -                 Aleksandr Fyodorovich Mezentsev