Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Minister of Education Natalya Zhumadildayeva Passes Away

Astana, The Gulf Observer: Natalya Zhumadildayeva, the First Deputy Minister of Education of Kazakhstan, has passed away, as confirmed by Kazakh Minister of Education, Gani Beisembayev, in a statement released to the media.

In his message, Beisembayev expressed his profound sorrow, stating, “Today, with great sadness, we learned of the passing of our colleague, Natalya Zhumadildayeva, the first deputy minister of education of Kazakhstan.”

Zhumadildayeva had a distinguished career in education, beginning as a primary school teacher. She later held significant positions that contributed to the development of the nation’s education system, including roles as head of a school, deputy head of the education department of Kyzylorda, and a member of the Mazhilis in its VI convocation. She also served as the head of the Department of Preschool Education at the Ministry of Education.

Throughout her career, Zhumadildayeva focused on improving the education system and creating favorable conditions for children, leaving a lasting impact on preschool and secondary education.

Beisembayev further remarked, “The loss of such professionals is an irreplaceable blow to the entire education system. We express our sincere condolences to Natalya Zhumadildayeva’s family and loved ones.”

In a related note, Kazakhstan’s honored artist, actress, and composer Dariga Tlendiyeva, aged 79, also passed away recently, marking another significant loss for the country.