Bakhytzhan Zhumagulov

Versions of names: Бакытжан Турсынович Жумагулов, Бақытжан Тұрсынұлы Жұмағұлов

Kazakhstan

Political activity

Bakhytzhan Zhumagulov is a Kazakh politician who was Chairman of Nur Otan, the largest political party in Kazakhstan. From 2010 to 2013, he held the post of Minister of Education and Science. In 2018, he was appointed the Chairman of the Public Council for Monitoring the Implementation of the Five Social Initiatives of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Missions

Individual observers at the 2018 Russian presidential election

Political affiliation at time of mission: identified

Party’s name: Нұр Отан / Nur Otan ("Radiant Fatherland")

Official function at time of mission: Member of the national parliament of Kazakhstan

Quotes regarding this election

С утра мы побывали на 5 избирательных участках. Можем констатировать, что организация избирательного процесса проходит на очень высоком уровне, созданы все необходимые условия для голосующих. Отмечается активный настрой избирателей, явка по состоянию на 12 часов (время московское) составляет порядка 30%.

Source link & date: https://www.inform.kz/ru/nablyudateli-iz-rk-otmetili-vysokuyu-organizaciyu-vyborov-prezidenta-rf_a3189418 (2018-03-18)

Corresponding elections

Presidential Election Russia 2018

Classification: legitimate

The seventh presidential election in Russia was held on 18 March 2018. With the exception of the election in Russia-annexed Crimea, this election is considered legitimate. The election held in Crimea for the Russian presidency is internationally considered to be an illegitimate election, see more on this at the election page 2018 Russian presidential election in annexed Crimea. The election took place under restrictions on fundamental freedoms and limited space for political engagement.