Sultan Rayev
Secretary General of TURKSOY
Secretary General of TURKSOY - Sultan Raev - was born on July 13, 1958, in the village of Joosh, Osh region, Kyrgyz Republic.
He graduated from Kyrgyz National University with a degree in journalism.
Career Timeline:
- 1984–1989: Correspondent for "Kyrgyzstan Madaniyaty" newspaper.
- 1989–1991: Deputy Editor of "Asaba" newspaper.
- 1991–2002: Editor-in-Chief of "Kyrgyz Ruhu" newspaper.
- 1994: Intern at Kansas University (USA), Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communications.
- 2002–2004: Deputy Minister of Education and Culture of Kyrgyz Republic.
- 2002–2004: Political Analyst for Radio "Svoboda", President of the Public Foundation for the Support of Culture and Arts.
- 2005: Chairman of the State Commission on Cultural Development under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic.
- October 2005: Minister of Culture of Kyrgyz Republic.
- 2009–2010: Head of the State Agency for Cultural Development under the Government of Kyrgyz Republic.
- June 2010: Advisor to the President of Kyrgyz Republic.
- March 2012: Advisor to the Prime Minister of Kyrgyz Republic.
- March 7, 2013 – April 4, 2014: Minister of Culture, Information, and Tourism.
- May 20, 2015 – Present: Advisor to the Prime Minister of Kyrgyz Republic.