Almazbek Atambayev is a Kyrgyz politician who served as the President of Kyrgyzstan from 2011 to 2017. He was born on September 17, 1956, in the Kyrgyz SSR, which was part of the former Soviet Union. Before his presidency, Atambayev held various government positions, including Prime Minister. During his presidency, Atambayev focused on economic reforms and strengthening democratic institutions. He was known for his efforts to improve relations with neighboring countries and for promoting regional stability. After leaving office, he faced legal challenges and was arrested in 2019 on corruption charges.