New mayor of Uralsk named
Abat Shynybekov was appointed as new akim (mayor) of Uralsk city.
Abat Shynybekov was appointed as new akim (mayor) of Uralsk city.
Former mayor Murat Mukayev was relieved of the post due to a transfer to another appointment.
Previously Shynybekov held the post of akim (head) of Kaztalovskiy district of West Kazakhstan region.
Source: Kazinform News Agency
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