About us

INSIDE Kazakhstan

About us

INSIDE Kazakhstan is an emerging policy insight hub where youth-led research delivers analysis of Kazakhstan’s complex socio-political dynamics for anyone seeking to understand the country. Through original research projects, we also examine under-studied policy questions and publish our data and methodology openly to produce trusted, valuable findings.

Meet Our Team

Aliya Mustafina

Founding Editor-in-Chief

Political Science and International Relations'25
Nazarbayev University

Researchers

Get acquainted with the individuals behind our publications

Saltanat Tuleuova

Political Science and International Relations’25
Nazarbayev University
Zarina Baidalinova

Graduate School of Public Policy'26
Nazarbayev University
Symbat Maldybayeva

Political Science and International Relations'27
Nazarbayev University
Aldiyar Ramazanov

Economics'27
Nazarbayev University
Dilnaz Sagingaliyeva

Political Science and International Relations'27
Nazarbayev University
Amina Bayasheva

Political Science and International Relations'28
Nazarbayev University
Kristina Ryabova

Human Rights and Sustainability MS’26 
OSCE Academy in Bishkek
Aruzhan Bolat

Political Science and International Relations MS’27
Nazarbayev University
Aisha Raimagambet

Sociology and Social Anthropology MS’27 Central European University
Adiya Yessengali

Sociology’26 
Nazarbayev University
Akzhan Kairliyeva

Sociology’27 
Nazarbayev University
Zhanarys

Law/International relations/Development MS’27 
Sapienza University of Rome
Aruzhan Tatvayeva

Political Science and International Relations'27
Nazarbayev University
Aiym Kuandyk

Economics'28
Nazarbayev University

Research Coordinators

Meet the team behind our research coordination and execution

Aruzhan Seidaliyeva

Political Science and International Relations MS’26 
Nazarbayev University
Nurbike Akhmetzhan

Political Science and International Relations'28
 Nazarbayev University

Operations & Development

Meet the people helping drive our day-to-day operations and long-term strategic growth

Ramina Orazbayeva

International Studies'27
Korea University
Aliya Sadvakasova

Political Science and International Relations'28
Nazarbayev University

Communications

Communications & outreach

Amina Nurgali

Communication ’28
Xiamen University Malaysia

Research Advisers

Meet the team bringing expert perspective to our research work

Aziza Laichinova

Political Science and International Relations'26
Nazarbayev University

Dr. Alexei Trochev

Editorial Advisor

Associate professor at Nazarbayev University

School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Political Science and International Relations Department

Past contributors

Adiya Tuleshova, Ayaulym Matisheva, Murat Zhunisbayev,
Akmaral Eric, Binaz Zhangaliyeva, Didar Moldazhanov, Symbat Nurzhau, Zhibek Akimova, Daniyar Baimagambetov, Ilona Levdonskaya, Rabiga Akhmetova, Yelara Ongalkhan, Tomiris Morskaya, Alikhan Marat, Aidana Yerkin, Anelya Yermakhan

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