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Kurmanbek Bakiyev

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The Resume

    (August 1, 1949- )
    Born in Masadan, Kyrgyzstan
    Graduated from Kuybyshev Polytechnic Institute as an electric engineer (1972)
    Served in Soviet Army (1974-1976)
    Deputy chief engineer of a Jalal-Abad factory (1979)
    First secretary in town council of Kok-Yangak, Jalal-Abad (1990)
    Governor of Jalal-Abad (1992)
    Governor of Issyk-Kul Region (1997)
    Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan (December 21, 2000-May 22, 2002, March 25, 2005-June 20, 2005, July 10, 2005-August 15, 2005)
    President of Kyrgyzstan (March 25, 2005- )
    Elected president after Tulip Revolution, which ousted Askar Akayev from power

Why he might be annoying:

    Even though Kyrgyzstan is a fledgling democracy under his presidency, reports of human rights abuses continue.
    He decided to close the American air base at Manas International Airport, which can undermine the war effort in Afghanistan (February 2009).
    His second victory in elections was denounced as rigged and followed by riots in Bishkek (July 23, 2009).
    His government policies have been criticized by Kyrgyz politicians as an attempt to centralize his authority (October 21, 2009).
    He resembles the archetype Asian business tycoon.
    He oversaw an energy crisis in Kyrgyzstan as a result of mismanagement of the country's hydroelectric power (2008).
    He resigned from his job as a factory director and got involved in politics instead (1990).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He restored democracy back to Kyrgyzstan.
    His first victory in elections was welcomed in the West as free and fair.
    He is willing to negotiate with America over the air base.

Credit: Big Lenny


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 20 Votes: 45.00% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 36 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 222 Votes: 48.20% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying