Sisenov Esenzhan Kenjegaliyevich was born on May 30, 1960, in the village of Taipak. He started school in 1967 and graduated in 1977. In 1980, he was drafted into the army and served his internationalist duty in Afghanistan from 1980 to 1982. For his service, he was awarded the medals "70th Anniversary of the Soviet Army," "For Combat Merits," and "Internationalist Warrior."