2001–2003 – History Teacher, Lyceum No. 8, Almaty.
2003–2008 – Lecturer, Department of Sociology and Political Science, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University.
2008–2011 – Associate Professor, Department of Socio-Economic Disciplines, Institute of Master’s and PhD Doctoral Studies.
2011–2019 – Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy and Socio-Political Disciplines, Academy of the Border Service of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
2019–2020 – Senior Lecturer, Department of Professional Education and Social Sciences, Almaty Technological University.
2020–2021 – History Teacher, Educational Complex “Arman.”
2021–2023 – History Teacher, Municipal State Institution “Gymnasium No. 132.”
2023–2025 – Assistant Professor, Department of Social and Humanitarian Sciences, Almaty Technological University.
Since September 2025 – present – Senior Lecturer, Department of General Education Disciplines, Kazakh National Agrarian Research University.
1997–2001 – Bachelor’s Degree, Abai Almaty State University, Faculty of History. Major: History of Kazakhstan.
2001–2003 – Master’s Degree, Abai Almaty State University, Faculty of History.
Major: History.Qualification and Academic Degree: Master of History.
2003–2005 – Postgraduate Studies (Aspirantura), Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University. Major: Political Science. Degree: Candidate of Political Sciences.
Co-author of a collection of scientific papers dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the science of independent Kazakhstan (Section: Social and Political Sciences).
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Ashimova Z.I. Sociology and Political Science: Lecture Course. Educational manual. Recommended for students in Sociology and Political Science. Almaty, Alash Book, 2025. 16.2 printed sheets, 259 pages. ISBN 978-601-09-6781-6.
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Ashimova Z.I. Forced Collectivization and Its Impact on the Ethnodemographic Development of Kazakhstan (1920s–1930s). Educational manual, research project, co-author: Shamshidenova F.M. Recommended for students in History and Political Science. Planned for publication in 2026.
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Mukhanova G.B., Ashimova Z.I., Ashirbayeva N.N., Amanbaykyzy R.A. Design Thinking — A New Approach in Patriotic Education. Scientific article, Scopus, Q1. Recommended for Social Sciences and Cultural Studies. Journal Posthumanism, Vol.5, No.5, 2025, pp. 1621–1636. 0.75 printed sheets.
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Ashimova Z.I., Makhmutov B.L., Kamyrova G.A. Comparative Analysis of Political Institutions of Kazakhstan and Germany. KOKSON MON RK Journal. Recommended for Political Science. Bulletin of KazNPU named after Abay, Vol.92, No.4, 2025, pp. 120–135. 1 printed sheet, 215 pages.
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Ashimova Z.I., Makhmutov B.L., Kamyrova G.A. Theoretical Issues in Studying the New Model of Public Management. KOKSON MON RK Journal. Recommended for Political Science. Society and Era, No.2 (82), 2024, pp.6–19. 1.14 printed sheets, 102 pages.
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Ashimova Z.I., Alpysbaiuly D. Evolution of Political Thought in Central Asia: Challenges and Prospects for Kazakhstan. KOKSON MON RK Journal. Recommended for Political Science and International Relations. Bulletin of the Military Institute of Land Forces, No.2(58), 2024, pp.100–109. 0.5 printed sheets.
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Ashimova Z.I. The Value of Family for Military Personnel in Kazakhstan: Political Issues and Opinions. KOKSON MON RK Journal. Recommended for Sociology and Political Science. Bulletin of KazNPU named after Abay, No.82, 2 (June 2023), pp.27–37. 0.6 printed sheets.
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Ashimova Z.I., Makhmutov B.L., Kamyrova G.A. New Public Management Elements in China’s Political Reforms. KOKSON MON RK Journal. Recommended for Political Science. Society and Era, planned for publication in 2026.
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Ashimova Z.I. Role of Higher Education Institutions of the Kazakh SSR in Supplying the Red Army with Military Personnel (1941–1945). RSCI, International Conference Materials. Recommended for History and Political Science. Volgograd State Technical University, 15–16 May 2025, pp.135–141. 0.4 printed sheets.
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Ashimova Z.I. Development of National Spirit in the Era of Globalization. RSCI. Recommended for Political Science. Science and Education: Vectors of Development, Astana, 2025, pp.162–165. 0.2 printed sheets, 170 pages.
Political Science
1. Ashimova Z.I. – “Services – The Secret Weapon of the Modern Teacher”.
Professional development certificate, reg. №0827. ATU, 72 academic hours.
06.01–17.01.2025
2. Ashimova Z.I. – “Inclusive Higher Education: Creating a Comfortable Learning Environment for Students with Special Educational Needs”.
Professional development certificate, reg. №0676. ATU, 80 hours.
11.03–27.03.2024
3. Ashimova Z.I. – “Innovative Teaching Technologies in Social and Humanitarian Disciplines (Sociology, Political Science)”.
Professional development certificate, reg. №0141. Educational Center “N&T Consulting Company”, 72 academic hours.
10.01–24.01.2024
4. Ashimova Z.I. – “Artificial Intelligence – Assistant in Student Learning”.
Professional development certificate, reg. №0141. ATU, 72 academic hours.
30.10.2023–01.12.2023
5. Ashimova Z.I. – Online course “Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence: GPT Chat”.
Certificate №KZ330861. Platform: Lerna (Lerna.kz).
06.02.2026