Chingis Arinov appointed akim of Almaty region

September 4, 2026 at 10:08 AM1 min

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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed Chingis Arinov as akim of Almaty region by decree. Arinov previously served as Minister of Emergency Situations from February 2024 until September 3, 2026. He replaces Marat Sultangaziyev, who was dismissed from the post.

Key Facts

Chingis Arinov was appointed akim of Almaty region by decree of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Arinov served as Minister of Emergency Situations from February 2024 until September 3, 2026.
He replaced Marat Sultangaziyev, who was dismissed from the post of akim.
Arinov was born on October 29, 1983, and graduated from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University with a degree in international relations.
From January 2022, Arinov served as deputy head of the State Security Service and head of the Presidential Security Service.

Appointment Decree

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree appointing Chingis Arinov as akim of Almaty region. The Akorda press service announced the appointment on September 8, 2026. Arinov, a lieutenant general, previously headed the Ministry of Emergency Situations from February 2024. He succeeds Marat Sultangaziyev, who was relieved of the post earlier.

Career Background

Chingis Arinov was born on October 29, 1983. He graduated from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University with a degree in international relations, and also studied law at the Kazakh Academy of Labor and Social Relations and transport organization at the Civil Aviation Academy. From 2006 to 2022, Arinov served in various officer and leadership positions in the State Security Service of Kazakhstan. In January 2022, he became deputy head of the State Security Service and head of the Presidential Security Service. In February 2024, he was appointed Minister of Emergency Situations, a post he held until September 3, 2026.