Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow
C- Birthday
- June 29, 1957
- Age
- 68
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $2B
About
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow is a Turkmen politician and former dentist currently serving as the chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan. He previously served as the second president of Turkmenistan from 2006 to 2022, succeeding Saparmurat Niyazov. Berdimuhamedow's tenure as president was marked by a continuation of authoritarian rule and the promotion of a personality cult. He now shares power with his son, Serdar, the current president of Turkmenistan.
Career Timeline
Minister of Health
Berdimuhamedow appointed Minister of Health.
President of Turkmenistan
Berdimuhamedow becomes President after Niyazov's death.
Consolidates Power
Berdimuhamedow strengthens his authoritarian rule.
Cult of Personality Grows
Berdimuhamedow's cult of personality reaches its peak.
Steps Down as President
Berdimuhamedow relinquishes the presidency to his son, Serdar.
Chairman of People's Council
Berdimuhamedow becomes chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan.
Continued Influence
Berdimuhamedow continues to wield considerable influence in Turkmenistan's politics.
