Education:
Graduated in 1995 from the Philology Department of A. S. Pushkin Ural Pedagogical Institute with a degree in Philology.
In 2003, completed the “Theatre Arts” faculty at the T. K. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts with a specialization in “Director of Drama Theatre.”
In 2008, completed a master’s program at the prestigious Sorbonne University and undertook an internship at the Paris National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts in France.
In 2015, received a PhD in Art Studies from the T. K. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts.
Awards:
Conferred the honorary title “Honored Worker of Kazakhstan” by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for contributions to Kazakh theatre art (December 7, 2015).
Medal “20 Years of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan” (2015).
Medal “25 Years of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan” (2016).
Jubilee Medal “20 Years of Astana” (2018).
Laureate of the Award of the Foundation of the First President of Kazakhstan – Leader of the Nation (2015) for staging Edward Albee’s psychological play “The Zoo Story.”
Honorary Citizen of Srym District of West Kazakhstan Region (September 29, 2018).
Holder of the Order “Kurmet” (October 16, 2023).
Publications:
Maemirov A.M. — The article provides an in-depth analysis of directorial solutions and acting mastery in G. Musirepov’s plays “Kyz Zhibek” and “Kozy Korpesh — Bayan Sulu” staged in several theatres of the Republic (annotation).
It is stated that the author’s scholarly works are published in well-known national and international journals.
Certificates:
Winner of the 1st Republican Oral Art Competition named after Oralkhan Bokeev (Astana, 1998).
Laureate of the Special Prize named after Kalebek Kuanyshbayev (1999).
Awarded the medal “20 Years of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan” (2015).
Awarded the medal “20 Years of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University” and “25 Years of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan” (2016).
In 2017, participated in the international project “Kazakh Culture in the Global World” within “Rukhani Zhangyru,” presenting the ethno-folk musical “Kyz Zhibek” in Paris, Cannes, Vienna, Brussels, and Moscow.
In 2018, presented the play “Akikо in Aktas” in Tokyo and participated with “Kyz Zhibek” in the Avignon International Theatre Festival (France).
In 2021, became laureate in the nomination “Best Director” at the international festival “Teatr All – 2021” (Nur-Sultan).
In 2024, completed the Wiley Researcher Academy program and received the certificate
“How Publishers and Journal Editors Can Improve Your Research Impact and Visibility.”
In the same year, completed professional training through UNDP Kazakhstan and received the certificate “HR Manager” (72 hours).
Directorial Productions:
State Academic Drama Theatre named after M. Auezov:
— A. Chekhov — “My Dear Uncle”
— A. Volodin — “I Don’t Want to Say Goodbye”
— M. Omarova — “Akiko in Aktas”
— B. Bedelkhan — “Son, I’m Talking to You”
State Youth Theatre named after G. Musirepov:
— G. Khugaev — “Black Burka”
State Theatre “Astana Musical”:
— J. Presgurvic — musical “Romeo and Juliet”
— A. Orenburgsky — “Astana — My Love”
— Ethno-folk musical “Kyz Zhibek”
Astana Opera:
— M. Tulebayev — “Birzhan and Sara”
— E. Brusilovsky, G. Musirepov — “Kyz Zhibek”
West Kazakhstan Drama Theatre named after H. Bokeyev:
— “Zh. Sylan Kyz”
— M. Baidzhiev — “Duel”
— S. Balgabayev — “A Century Without Love”
— E. Albee — “The Zoo Story”
— T. Akhmetzhan — “Black Burka”
— A. Kravtsov — “Girl Under the Sun”
Musical Theatre of Young Spectators of Nur-Sultan:
— M. Auezov — “Abai and Togzhan”
— N. Moshina — “The Vanity of the World”
— M. Omarova — “Shamshi”
— “Chanel No. 5”
A. Zhubanov Opera and Ballet Theatre:
— Reworked and updated the libretto of S. Mukhamedzhanov’s opera “Aisulu.”
Academic and Professional Experience:
— Dean of the “Theatre Arts” Faculty, T. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts (2012–2014).
— Vice President of the “Foundation for Spiritual Development of the People of Kazakhstan.”
— President of “Kazakh Auen-dary” JSC (2014–2017).
— Director of the State Concert Organization “Kazakhconcert” (2017–2018).
— Director of the M. Auezov Kazakh State Academic Drama Theatre.
— Rector of the T. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts (2018–2019).
— Director of the K. Kuanyshbayev Kazakh Musical Drama Theatre (2019–2020).
— Director of the Musical Theatre of Young Spectators of Nur-Sultan.