# Gabit Syzdykbekov

_Kazakhstani politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

> Ğabit Abdimajitūly Syzdyqbekov is a Kazakh lawyer and diplomat who has served as akim of Shymkent since 2023. He previously worked as ambassador to Serbia from 2019 to 2021.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 8 July 1980 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q127018090#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Shymkent ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q127018090#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Kazakhstan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q127018090#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q127018090#P106))
- **Education:** Maqsut Narikbayev University; Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q127018090#P69))
- **Positions held:** mayor (since 5 September 2023 · BS 19 Bhadra 2080 onwards); Akim of Shymkent (since 5 September 2023 · BS 19 Bhadra 2080 onwards) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q127018090#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of Parasat ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q127018090#P166))

## Questions

**When was Gabit Syzdykbekov born?**  
Gabit Syzdykbekov was born on 8 July 1980 in Shymkent.

**What positions has Gabit Syzdykbekov held?**  
Positions held by Gabit Syzdykbekov include: mayor (since 5 September 2023); Akim of Shymkent (since 5 September 2023).

**Where did Gabit Syzdykbekov study?**  
Gabit Syzdykbekov was educated at Maqsut Narikbayev University, Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Gabit Syzdykbekov](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabit_Syzdykbekov) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q127018090](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q127018090) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Gabyt Syzdykbekov.jpg by The Press Service of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gabyt_Syzdykbekov.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Gabit Syzdykbekov". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/gabit-syzdykbekov. Retrieved 15 November 2026.