Born in 1957. Alumnus of the Kazakh Agriculture Institute. PhD in economics.
Before being appointed Finance Minister in November 2007 he served as Vice Chairman of the Executive Board of the Eurasian Bank for Development.
Emergency Minister

Vladimir K. Bozhko
Born in 1949. Graduated from the Kazakh Polytechnic Institute. PhD in law. Military rank - Lieutenant General.
Before being appointed Emergency Minister in November 2007 he served as Vice Chairperson of the National Security Committee.