The factor of a political leader in the formation of the international image of Kazakhstan

Abstract

For 30 years of Independence, a positive image of Kazakhstan has already formed in the world. For
a third of a century, the country has been systematically and steadily moving towards global goals. Today our country is recognized by the world community, Kazakhstan is among the 50 most developed countries in the
world, systematically following the Strategy 2050, the Plan of the Nation “100 concrete steps: a modern state for
all”, implementing a number of other programs and projects. The development of any state is impossible outside
the global world space. Since the day of gaining independence, our country has consistently strengthened its
status and authority in the international arena. In the process of improving the positive experience of state
building and strengthening the country’s competitiveness, the modern image of the Republic of Kazakhstan
has been formed. It arose and developed on historical, geopolitical, cultural, ethnic, religious, demographic
and other grounds. A positive image is important for the well-being and prosperity of our state, and for further
strengthening our positions in the world arena.
The article examines the role of the subjective factor - the factor of the political leader - in the context of the
formation of the international image of Kazakhstan. The role and contribution of the First President - Elbasy
N.A. Nazarbayev is evaluated and analyzed in the process of positioning the country in the international arena.