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Diana Kudaibergenova is a cultural political sociologist focusing on the interplay of power relations, nationalism studies, and politics under dictatorship. Her research examines the intersections of power within the realms of political sociology, addressing concepts such as state, nationalizing regimes, and ideologies. Her publications delve into the nexus of powerful networks and dominant discourses, particularly nationalistic ones, aiming to understand the decision-making processes behind significant political developments in various states. Kudaibergenova has held the position of Lecturer in Central Asian Politics at University College London’s School of Slavonic and East European Studies and was previously an Assistant Professor of Political Sociology at the University of Cambridge. Among her notable works is 'Rewriting Nation: Modern Kazakh Literature' (Lexington, 2017), which investigates nationalism and cultural development in contemporary Kazakhstan. She also authored 'Nationalizing Regimes: Conceptualizing Power and Identity in the Post-Soviet Realm' (Pittsburgh University Press, 2020), analyzing power struggles among political and cultural elites in the post-Soviet landscape. Additionally, her forthcoming publications include a political ethnography detailing the emergence of social movements in Kazakhstan after the collapse of a dictatorial system.