Qaraqat Äbden
Qaraqat Äbden | |
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Қарақат Әбден | |
Äbden in 2023 | |
| Member of the Mäjilis | |
| Assumed office 29 March 2023 | |
| Constituency | Auyl List |
| Member of the Nur-Sultan City Mäslihat | |
| In office 20 March 2016 – 24 December 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Qairat Jauhanov |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Constituency | No. 19 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 May 1974 Korgalzhyn District, Tselinograd Region, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Kazakh |
| Political party | Auyl (since 2023) |
| Other political affiliations | KÄQŪA (2022) Amanat (until 2023) |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Almaty Institute of National Economy |
| Occupation | Politician, economist, writer |
Qaraqat (Karakat) Jaqsylyqqyzy Äbden (Kazakh: Қарақат Жақсылыққызы Әбден, Kazakh pronunciation: [qɑɾɑqɑt ʐɑqsəɫɯqqɯzɯ æbdʲen]; born 7 May 1974) is a Kazakh politician, economist, and writer who has been serving as a member of the Mäjilis since 2023. She previously served on the Astana City Mäslihat from 2016 to 2021.
Äbden began her career as an economist in private commercial firms before transitioning to public service, where she worked on tax-related issues under various Kazakh government ministries. A member of the ruling Nur Otan party for much of her career, she held multiple positions within its structure and is currently serving as a freelance adviser to the Äkim of Astana on social issues.
In 2022, Äbden was nominated as a presidential candidate by the National Alliance of Professional Social Workers, finishing third place with 2.6% of the vote in the race. The following year, she won a party-list seat in the Mäjilis during the 2023 legislative election, running under the Auyl party.
Äbden is also the chairwoman of the Qazaq Qyzy Public Association and the "Asyl Böbek" Association of Private Preschool Organisations, as well as the director of several nurseries in Astana. She is the author of the book You Are a Kazakh Girl. Be Proud!.