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In a notable revelation regarding compensation at educational institutions، it has come to light that three members of the same family occupy top leadership roles at the K. Kulzhanov University of Technology and Business in Astana، Kazakhstan's capital. Their combined monthly salaries amount to 3.7 million tenge (approximately $8،200 USD).

A Family Dynasty at the Helm

The highest earners at the university are reportedly members of the Kulzhanov family، spanning three generations. This information was disclosed through data available in the university's repository.

According to the details، Kuralbek Kulzhanov، the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the namesake of the institution، receives a monthly salary of 1.5 million tenge. His son، Talgat Kulzhanov، also a member of the Board of Directors، earns a similar salary. The grandson، Ernur Kulzhanov، who also serves on the board، receives a monthly salary of 700،000 tenge. This brings the total monthly earnings for the Kulzhanov family members in these positions to 3.7 million tenge.

Salaries of Other Executives

The salaries of other top management personnel، who do not share the Kulzhanov surname، are considerably lower. For instance، another board member، Lazzat Baibolova، earns 500،000 tenge per month. Independent directors Laszlo Ungvari and Yerdaulet Abzhanov each receive 400،000 tenge monthly.

Who is Kuralbek Kulzhanov؟

Kuralbek Kulzhanov is a distinguished chemist and professor، recognized as a member of the National Academy of Sciences in both the Soviet Union and Kazakhstan. A graduate of KazSU named after S.M. Kirov in 1967، he rose to the position of President at the Almaty Technological University. His academic contributions include nearly 500 scientific works، foundational textbooks on analytical and bioorganic chemistry، and he holds patents for 54 inventions.

Talgat Kulzhanov holds a doctorate in technical sciences، is a professor، and an academic. Information regarding Ernur Kulzhanov is not readily available on the university's website in the 'Leadership' section.

University Ownership Structure

Data from Adata indicates that the K. Kulzhanov University of Technology and Business is affiliated with the Almaty Technological University. A 49% stake in the Almaty Technological University is held by four individuals – Kuralbek، Talgat، Ernur، and Kuralbek's wife، Zhauken Kulzhanova – through the ERTAM company.

This information was reported by the Infohub.kz news agency.