Nursultan was born in 1991 in the village of Kok-Oy, located in the Talas district of the Talas region. He received higher education in technospheric safety, spending seven years on his studies. "I first studied at the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University from 2008 to 2013, and then graduated from Tomsk Polytechnic University in Russia in 2015," he noted.
Nursultan's family situation is also connected to his work: he is married and raising a daughter, and his wife also serves in the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. Since childhood, Nursultan dreamed of becoming a rescuer. "Two important factors influenced my choice of profession. The first is my older brother, who worked in the emergency management department of the Talas region. He brought home literature on civil protection and risk reduction, which I read with interest. I always liked his uniform, and this interest began to form in me very early. Currently, my brother serves in the Batken region with the rank of lieutenant colonel. The second factor is the engineering structures created to protect against mudflows. In the 1980s, our village suffered from mudflows, and after that, eight dams were built to protect the settlement during heavy rains and snowmelt. Observing how these structures work, I became increasingly interested in safety issues and engineering calculations," he shared.
Nursultan began his career in the Ministry of Emergency Situations in April 2018. "I became the leading specialist of the Alamudun district department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, passing the state competition with a score of 56 out of 60. In 2019, I was transferred to the central office of the ministry in the same position, and in 2020, I was called up to the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic. After my service, I returned to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and since September 2024, I have held the position of head of the department in the coordination and control management," he said.
Reflecting on his career, Nursultan noted that his advancement is linked to hard work and the knowledge he has gained. "I am surprised by my successes, but I am proud that each promotion has been the result of education and hard work. In childhood, I often heard that without money and connections, it is impossible to get a job in the civil service, but I have personally experienced that this is not true," he added.
According to him, the work of a rescuer requires constant readiness and high responsibility. "Every position in the Ministry of Emergency Situations is associated with great responsibility. High professional, physical, and psychological training is necessary, as the cost of a mistake in rescue and emergency recovery operations can be too high. Every saved person is someone's family and a contribution to strengthening the state. As the folk wisdom says: 'A strong family is a strong state.'
The highest reward for him remains a saved life and prevented damage. "In our profession, the most honorable thing is every saved life, every protected object, and every assistance provided. We conduct numerous activities to protect residential buildings and infrastructure, thereby reducing the risks of emergencies," he said.
Speaking about his current role, Nursultan emphasized that his work includes analytical and coordination activities. "I analyze the work of the ministry, interact with other government agencies and local authorities on risk prevention issues. I also oversee the implementation of the Ministry of Emergency Situations' directives, coordinate the monitoring of problematic areas, and analyze protective measures," he explained.
Nursultan noted that his work is not limited to the office—it includes many business trips. He particularly remembers trips to high-altitude lakes and glaciers. "Each business trip is a separate story: difficult roads, dangerous areas, and stunning nature. One of the brightest moments was the expedition to Tajikistan in the fall of 2025, where we explored high-altitude lakes and glaciers together with scientists from Central Asia. We walked to the glacier for about 10 hours and spent five days at its foot," he said.
Nursultan also noted that the Ministry of Emergency Situations needs specialists from various fields. "Firefighters, fire safety inspectors, engineers for the construction of protective structures, rescuers, and many other specialists are required here," he added.
Gallery: Nursultan Berenbekov.
