Iskakova Aida Sayinovna

My name is Aida Sayynovna Iskakova. I was born on April 20, 1983.

In 2001, I enrolled in the Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology at E.A. Buketov Karaganda State University, majoring in Political Science, and graduated in 2006 with honors.

Throughout my professional career, I have regularly enhanced my professional qualifications and completed training programs on youth policy, youth engagement, freedom of religion, public procurement, and the development of communication skills.

Additional Education (Professional Development Courses, Training Programs and Seminars)

• “Modern Methods of Working with Youth” — September 30, 2013;
• “International Standards of Freedom of Religion and Their Implementation in the Republic of Kazakhstan” — February 27, 2013;
• “State Social Procurement in the Field of Youth Policy” — 2021;
• “Public Procurement in 2022: Legislative and Regulatory Changes, Control and Monitoring of Corruption-Related Offenses” — 2022;
• “Changes in Public Procurement Legislation in 2023” — 2023;
• “Developing Communication Skills in Working with Youth” — 2023.

I began my professional career in 2008 as a Senior Specialist at the Office of the Akim of Molodezhny Settlement in Osakarov District.

I subsequently worked as a Chief Specialist in the Internal Policy Department of Osakarov District and as a Chief Specialist at the Department for Religious Affairs of the Karaganda Region.

Since 2013, my professional career has been focused on youth policy. I worked as Deputy Director of the KSU “Youth Resource Center of Karaganda Region.” Since 2020, I have been serving as the Director of this institution.

In 2024–2025, I combined my professional activities with teaching at E.A. Buketov Karaganda Research University, where I served as a Senior Lecturer-Practitioner at the Department of Sociology and Political Science.

Over the years of my professional career, I have gained extensive experience in management, organizing work with young people, implementing social and educational projects, as well as cooperating with government agencies and civil society organizations.