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An International Drift Competition Was Held in Almaty Region 28.09.2026
В Алматинской области завершился FIA Central Asia Drifting Cup – первый региональный Кубок FIA по дрифту в Центральной Азии. На трассе Sokol International Circuit за главный трофей боролись 20 пилотов из Казахстана, Кыргызстана, Узбекистана, Монголии и России.Соревнования проходили в течение трех дней. Сначала пилоты определили сильнейших в квалификации, после чего борьба продолжилась в парных заездах. Пилоты на высокой скорости преодолевали повороты в управляемом заносе. Судьи оценивали траекторию, угол заноса, скорость и точность исполнения.Отдельной частью программы стала церемония открытия перед решающими заездами. На трассу один за другим выехали участники Кубка – зрителям представили пилотов и их автомобили. Затем над Sokol International Circuit появились парашютисты с флагами Казахстана, Кыргызстана и FIA.Зрители получили возможность увидеть дрифт не только с трибун. Перед решающими заездами болельщиков пригласили непосредственно на гоночный трек, где можно было вблизи рассмотреть подготовленные к соревнованиям автомобили, пообщаться с пилотами и получить автографы.Главное зрелище началось с парными заездами. Рев моторов, плотный дым из-под шин и автомобили, проходящие повороты на высокой скорости в нескольких метрах друг от друга, сопровождали борьбу за первый Кубок FIA в регионе. При этом исход соревнований оставался открытым вплоть до финального заезда.В официальной церемонии открытия принял участие заместитель акима Алматинской области Гани Майлыбаев. Он пожелал пилотам удачи и отметил, что проведение первого регионального Кубка FIA по дрифту в Казахстане имеет значение для развития автоспорта не только в стране, но и во всей Центральной Азии.«Проведение в Алматинской области соревнований по автоспорту международного уровня — это большая ответственность и новый опыт для нас. В регионе уделяется особое внимание развитию спортивной инфраструктуры, проведению международных соревнований и поддержке массового спорта. Сегодняшние соревнования – это не только спортивная борьба. Они объединяют спортсменов стран Центральной Азии, дают возможность обмениваться опытом, совершенствовать профессиональное мастерство и развивать культуру автоспорта в регионе», — сказал Гани Майлыбаев.Председатель Комиссии FIA по дрифту Коичи Мурата поблагодарил федерации автомотоспорта Казахстана и Кыргызстана, команду Sokol International Circuit и специалистов, участвовавших в организации соревнований.Кульминацией трехдневной борьбы стал финал между двумя казахстанскими пилотами – Олегом Хридочкиным на Nissan 200SX №77 и Михаилом Паком на Nissan 350Z №35.В первом заезде Хридочкин шел лидером, а Пак – преследователем. Во время заезда на автомобиле Хридочкина отказал гидроусилитель руля. По регламенту команда получила пять минут на устранение неисправности. Механики попытались восстановить систему, однако полностью устранить поломку за отведенное время не удалось. Несмотря на техническую проблему, Олег Хридочкин вернулся на старт.Во втором заезде пилоты поменялись ролями: Пак шел лидером, а Хридочкин преследовал его на автомобиле с практически неработающим гидроусилителем руля. После двух финальных заездов судьи отдали победу Хридочкину.Сам пилот такого исхода не ожидал и после финиша успел поздравить Михаила Пака с победой еще до объявления окончательного решения судей.«После того как отказал гидроусилитель руля, я уже не думал, что смогу победить. Был уверен, что главный приз достанется моему сопернику Михаилу, и даже успел поздравить его с победой. Но судьи оценили оба заезда и присудили первое место мне. Можно сказать, выиграл за счет физической силы», — рассказал Олег Хридочкин.В итоге Олег Хридочкин стал победителем первого FIA Central Asia Drifting Cup. Второе место занял Михаил Пак, третье – Александр Бочкарев, выступавший на Nissan 200SX.Таким образом, весь пьедестал первого регионального Кубка FIA по дрифту в Центральной Азии заняли представители Казахстана.Победитель получил 6,5 миллиона теңге призовых. Михаилу Паку за второе место вручили 4,5 миллиона теңге, Александру Бочкареву за третье — 3,5 миллиона теңге.FIA Central Asia Drifting Cup совместно организовали Федерация автомотоспорта Республики Казахстан и Федерация автомотоспорта и дорожной безопасности Кыргызской Республики. Проведение Кубка дало пилотам возможность соревноваться в рамках официальных соревнований FIA, а судьям, техническим специалистам и организаторам — получить опыт проведения соревнований международного уровня.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/1299946?lang=ru
Public Council under the Ministry of Trade and Integration discusses key domestic market issues 28.09.2026
The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a regular meeting of its Public Council with the participation of Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev.The meeting focused on the regulation of real estate services, consumer rights protection, ensuring fair competition and improving legislation.Particular attention was paid to issues related to the real estate services market. Public Council member Marlen Smailov stressed the need for transparent and clear rules for market participants, stronger consumer protection and greater responsibility among real estate agents.Among the key challenges discussed were the lack of a unified state register and mandatory accreditation for real estate agents, the absence of common service standards, limited transparency in pricing and insufficiently regulated mechanisms for handling consumer complaints.According to the Ministry of Trade and Integration, efforts to improve legislation governing real estate activities are being carried out at the initiative of Members of Parliament.As part of this work, the Ministry has received three positive Government conclusions on legislative initiatives aimed at regulating real estate activities and the provision of real estate services, as well as licensing and state oversight in the sector.During the review of the relevant draft laws, the Government noted that there was no need to develop a separate law specifically regulating real estate activities. At the same time, it confirmed the need to improve the legal framework in this area and strengthen the protection of citizens using real estate services.The draft law on the regulation of real estate activities is currently under consideration by the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan. At the same time, a professional standard for real estate services is being developed and coordinated.According to Aset Aitbai, Chairman of the PANA Association, the initiative to improve the regulation of real estate activities was put forward by the professional community two years ago. He noted that one of the key challenges in the market is the large number of intermediaries who do not meet professional requirements, as well as cases of fraud.“We will further discuss all the proposed changes with members of the Public Council. The working group under the Kurultai will continue its detailed work on issues related to the regulation of real estate activities,” said Arman Shakkaliyev, Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Another important part of the meeting focused on improving the competitiveness of Kazakhstan’s meat processing industry. Public Council members raised concerns about the quality of imported sausage products and proposed strengthening controls over products available on the market. In particular, they suggested regularly collecting samples of sausage products from retail outlets for laboratory testing.Council members also raised the issue of the origin of certain goods available on the market. According to them, consumers can sometimes find it difficult to determine where and by whom a product was manufactured, as well as how it entered the market.“That is why the digital map of goods is so important today. We are actively working on the National Goods Catalogue, which will make it possible to track the movement of products and determine where they came from and where they are headed. The Government is taking systematic steps to bring the economy out of the shadow. This is a comprehensive process that takes time. At the same time, the digitalisation of these processes will help make the movement of goods more transparent,” the Minister said.At the end of the meeting, members of the Public Council unanimously supported the resignation of Galym Kussainov from the Council following his voluntary request to step down. Dana Temirkhanovna Kassymova was appointed to the Public Council in his place.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1299921?lang=ru
THE ANNOUNCEMENT! Live broadcast of the Department of State Revenue in Pavlodar region Topic: "Property tax" 28.09.2026
Dear taxpayers,"Instagram" @pavlodar_mkd will host a live broadcast on September 28, 2026 at 3 p.m. on the Department's page on the social network @pavlodar_mkd.: "Property tax".Speaker: Rasul Akhmetualiev, Head of the Department of Administration of the Administration of Individuals and Universal Declaration.Moderator: Tolegen Bilyalovich Shaimardanov, Head of the Department of Explanatory Work and the Contact Center.In order not to miss the broadcast, subscribe to the Instagram of the Department of State Revenue for the Pavlodar region – pavlodar_mkd.#Zamen_tartip_the Law_and_ OrderDepartment of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1299903?lang=ru
World Tourism Day Celebrated on a Large Scale at the TourEast ALTAI Festival in Ust-Kamenogorsk 28.09.2026
On September 26, 2026, the large-scale TourEast ALTAI festival dedicated to World Tourism Day was successfully held at the Levoberezhny Complex (Ethnopark) in Ust-Kamenogorsk. World Tourism Day is an occasion that brings together people from different countries and cultures, opens new opportunities for cooperation, and promotes mutual understanding and respect.As in the previous year, the festival retained its international character. Foreign guests from 17 countries took part in the celebrations, including participants of the international Coordination Council “Our Common Home – Altai” and the CDIO Asian Regional Meeting 2026 on engineering education.As part of the programme, international guests visited the unique ethnovillage featuring traditional houses and cultural spaces representing the ethnic groups living in East Kazakhstan. Representatives of ethnic and cultural associations warmly welcomed the guests with national songs and traditional cuisine. Participants of the international Coordination Council “Our Common Home – Altai” also took part in a commemorative tree-planting ceremony.At the large-scale tourism exhibition, tour operators and tourism businesses presented the rich potential of East Kazakhstan, its natural attractions, cultural heritage and modern opportunities for tourism development.Tourism companies Voyazh, Altay-Pro.kz, Drivejeepkz and KatonKaragay Tour presented their products and services, along with Adventure VKO, which organizes helicopter tours across East Kazakhstan, BELALEX, which offers river cruises, and the MEDOVAYA MARKA brand.The region’s hospitality infrastructure was represented by the Chyornaya Uba eco-settlement tourist base, Taezhny Domik in Vasilyevo, Zarechye Park Hotel, Hayat Hospitality Management, Altai Mountains Resort, Melada Resort and Forest Hills.The natural wealth of the region was showcased by the West Altai and Markakol State Nature Reserves, as well as Katon-Karagay State National Nature Park. The exhibition also featured Artex, the East Kazakhstan Tourism Information Centre, the Tourism and Investment Centres of Samar and Ulken Naryn districts, as well as international partners — the Altai Krai Tourism Information Centre of the Russian Federation and representatives of Khovd Province, Mongolia.East Kazakhstan Region ranks second in Kazakhstan by the number of accommodation facilities. The region currently has 447 accommodation facilities with a total capacity of around 22,000 beds. In 2025, accommodation facilities provided services worth KZT 10 billion, representing a 24% increase. In the first half of 2026, the volume reached KZT 5.2 billion.Investment in fixed capital in the tourism sector amounted to KZT 21.6 billion in 2025, an increase of 45%. In the first half of 2026, investment amounted to KZT 9.5 billion.Today, the region has 42 unique tourist routes, including 24 ecological routes.Particular attention was paid to the festival’s business programme. Experts at the dialogue platform discussed key issues facing the industry, including international exchange of experience, improvement of legislation, the introduction of new platforms to improve the quality and efficiency of services, and government support measures for tourism businesses.The discussions also focused on attracting investment into fixed capital and implementing projects such as ski resorts, five-star hotels, wellness hotels and pantotherapy centres.The official awards ceremony became the highlight of the celebration. The organizers congratulated a large team of tour operators and representatives of tourism facilities whose coordinated efforts contribute to the continued development of tourism in the region.Winners of the regional competition in specialized categories were announced, while certificates of appreciation were presented for significant contributions to tourism development.Awards were presented both to current tourism businesses and to industry veterans who made a significant contribution to the development and establishment of tourism in East Kazakhstan.Tourism in the region has a rich history. The first tourism organization, the Excursion Bureau, was established here in 1961. By 1988, the development of club tourism had reached such a scale that the Vostok tourism club in Ust-Kamenogorsk coordinated the work of 19 tourist clubs and 176 sections across the region, with a total of 32,000 people involved.A variety of thematic areas were available for residents and visitors throughout the day. The “City of Crafts” offered traditional handicraft workshops, while the “Active Recreation” zone featured camping and orienteering lessons. Children could take part in the “Young Tourist” obstacle course, while the “Oasis of Harmony” hosted yoga sessions.Guests also enjoyed a craft fair, tastings of East Kazakhstan’s branded products, tourist activities throughout the park and prize draws.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tourism-vko/press/news/details/1299808?lang=ru
Starlink Mobile (Direct to Cell) Satellite Mobile Service Launched in Kazakhstan 28.09.2026
With the support of the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Beeline Kazakhstan, in partnership with Starlink Mobile, is launching satellite mobile connectivity based on Direct to Cell technology. The technology will allow users to access selected communication services on compatible smartphones beyond the coverage of terrestrial mobile networks.The introduction of Starlink Mobile is the result of agreements reached during President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s official visit to the United States in 2025. In November of the same year, the Ministry and Beeline Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of cooperation on the implementation of Direct to Cell technology, followed by the first practical tests in December.“In autumn 2025, during President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s official visit to the United States, Kazakhstan reached an agreement on the introduction of Starlink Mobile (Direct to Cell) satellite connectivity. Today, we are seeing this agreement become a reality. Kazakhstan has become the first country in Central Asia where Direct to Cell has undergone practical testing and is now moving to the user service stage. It is important for us that advanced technologies are not simply part of international agreements, but are beginning to work here in Kazakhstan and deliver tangible benefits to people,” said Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The technology provides a direct connection between a compatible smartphone and Starlink Mobile (Direct to Cell) satellites without the need for a dedicated satellite phone, external antenna or additional equipment. Users will be able to send and receive messages, as well as access basic internet services in areas where there is no terrestrial mobile network coverage. For Beeline Kazakhstan customers, the service will be available free of charge during the promotional period.Satellite connectivity complements terrestrial mobile infrastructure and expands communication opportunities in remote areas, along highways outside urban areas and in mountainous regions. The service can be used where there is no terrestrial coverage, provided that conditions allow a connection to be established with a satellite.For Kazakhstan, with its vast territory, the development of satellite mobile connectivity is of particular importance. The technology creates additional opportunities for sending messages from hard-to-reach areas, as well as in situations where terrestrial infrastructure has been damaged. It can be useful for tourists, residents of remote settlements, road and utility service workers, and specialists working far from populated areas.“Beeline has been operating in Kazakhstan for more than twenty years, and throughout this time we have consistently invested in the development of connectivity and new technologies. Kazakhstan is one of the largest countries in the world by territory, and distance should not become a barrier to people’s access to modern technologies. The development of digital infrastructure is a long-term investment in the country’s competitiveness and quality of life,” said Kazakhstani businessman and investor of the Verny Capital Group, Bulat Utemuratov.“The launch of satellite mobile connectivity is the result of extensive joint efforts by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, the Beeline Kazakhstan team and Starlink specialists. Beeline is the first company in Kazakhstan to launch this technology, which will expand the capabilities of mobile connectivity beyond conventional coverage areas. The results of this long and dedicated effort are now available to people across Kazakhstan. We are offering a simple and fundamentally new level of connectivity that will allow people to stay connected in places where this was previously impossible,” said Jabbor Kayumov, CEO of Beeline Kazakhstan.The project is being implemented jointly by the Ministry, Beeline Kazakhstan and Starlink. An additional foundation for the cooperation is the global framework agreement between Starlink and the VEON Group, which holds a controlling stake in Beeline Kazakhstan.How to Use the TechnologyAt the current stage, the service is available on compatible Android devices. Support for other operating systems is planned to be expanded in the future.To activate the service, users need to update the Janymda app to the latest version, activate the Starlink service in the app and enable data roaming in their phone settings. If there is no terrestrial mobile coverage, the satellite network can be selected manually as Beeline Starlink. In some cases, it may appear as 401 04. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maidd/press/news/details/1299787?lang=ru
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An International Drift Competition Was Held in Almaty Region 28.09.2026
В Алматинской области завершился FIA Central Asia Drifting Cup первый региональный Кубок FIA по дрифту в Центральной Азии. На трассе Sokol International Circuit за главный трофей боролись 20 пилотов из Казахстана, Кыргызстана, Узбекистана, Монголии и России.Соревнования проходили в течение трех дней. Сначала пилоты определили сильнейших в квалификации, после чего борьба продолжилась в парных заездах. Пилоты на высокой скорости преодолевали повороты в управляемом заносе. Судьи оценивали траекторию, угол заноса, скорость и точность исполнения.Отдельной частью программы стала церемония открытия перед решающими заездами. На трассу один за другим выехали участники Кубка зрителям представили пилотов и их автомобили. Затем над Sokol International Circuit появились парашютисты с флагами Казахстана, Кыргызстана и FIA.Зрители получили возможность увидеть дрифт не только с трибун. Перед решающими заездами болельщиков пригласили непосредственно на гоночный трек, где можно было вблизи рассмотреть подготовленные к соревнованиям автомобили, пообщаться с пилотами и получить автографы.Главное зрелище началось с парными заездами. Рев моторов, плотный дым из-под шин и автомобили, проходящие повороты на высокой скорости в нескольких метрах друг от друга, сопровождали борьбу за первый Кубок FIA в регионе. При этом исход соревнований оставался открытым вплоть до финального заезда.В официальной церемонии открытия принял участие заместитель акима Алматинской области Гани Майлыбаев. Он пожелал пилотам удачи и отметил, что проведение первого регионального Кубка FIA по дрифту в Казахстане имеет значение для развития автоспорта не только в стране, но и во всей Центральной Азии.Проведение в Алматинской области соревнований по автоспорту международного уровня это большая ответственность и новый опыт для нас. В регионе уделяется особое внимание развитию спортивной инфраструктуры, проведению международных соревнований и поддержке массового спорта. Сегодняшние соревнования это не только спортивная борьба. Они объединяют спортсменов стран Центральной Азии, дают возможность обмениваться опытом, совершенствовать профессиональное мастерство и развивать культуру автоспорта в регионе, сказал Гани Майлыбаев.Председатель Комиссии FIA по дрифту Коичи Мурата поблагодарил федерации автомотоспорта Казахстана и Кыргызстана, команду Sokol International Circuit и специалистов, участвовавших в организации соревнований.Кульминацией трехдневной борьбы стал финал между двумя казахстанскими пилотами Олегом Хридочкиным на Nissan 200SX №77 и Михаилом Паком на Nissan 350Z №35.В первом заезде Хридочкин шел лидером, а Пак преследователем. Во время заезда на автомобиле Хридочкина отказал гидроусилитель руля. По регламенту команда получила пять минут на устранение неисправности. Механики попытались восстановить систему, однако полностью устранить поломку за отведенное время не удалось. Несмотря на техническую проблему, Олег Хридочкин вернулся на старт.Во втором заезде пилоты поменялись ролями: Пак шел лидером, а Хридочкин преследовал его на автомобиле с практически неработающим гидроусилителем руля. После двух финальных заездов судьи отдали победу Хридочкину.Сам пилот такого исхода не ожидал и после финиша успел поздравить Михаила Пака с победой еще до объявления окончательного решения судей.После того как отказал гидроусилитель руля, я уже не думал, что смогу победить. Был уверен, что главный приз достанется моему сопернику Михаилу, и даже успел поздравить его с победой. Но судьи оценили оба заезда и присудили первое место мне. Можно сказать, выиграл за счет физической силы, рассказал Олег Хридочкин.В итоге Олег Хридочкин стал победителем первого FIA Central Asia Drifting Cup. Второе место занял Михаил Пак, третье Александр Бочкарев, выступавший на Nissan 200SX.Таким образом, весь пьедестал первого регионального Кубка FIA по дрифту в Центральной Азии заняли представители Казахстана.Победитель получил 6,5 миллиона теңге призовых. Михаилу Паку за второе место вручили 4,5 миллиона теңге, Александру Бочкареву за третье 3,5 миллиона теңге.FIA Central Asia Drifting Cup совместно организовали Федерация автомотоспорта Республики Казахстан и Федерация автомотоспорта и дорожной безопасности Кыргызской Республики. Проведение Кубка дало пилотам возможность соревноваться в рамках официальных соревнований FIA, а судьям, техническим специалистам и организаторам получить опыт проведения соревнований международного уровня.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/1299946?lang=ru
Public Council under the Ministry of Trade and Integration discusses key domestic market issues 28.09.2026
The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a regular meeting of its Public Council with the participation of Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev.The meeting focused on the regulation of real estate services, consumer rights protection, ensuring fair competition and improving legislation.Particular attention was paid to issues related to the real estate services market. Public Council member Marlen Smailov stressed the need for transparent and clear rules for market participants, stronger consumer protection and greater responsibility among real estate agents.Among the key challenges discussed were the lack of a unified state register and mandatory accreditation for real estate agents, the absence of common service standards, limited transparency in pricing and insufficiently regulated mechanisms for handling consumer complaints.According to the Ministry of Trade and Integration, efforts to improve legislation governing real estate activities are being carried out at the initiative of Members of Parliament.As part of this work, the Ministry has received three positive Government conclusions on legislative initiatives aimed at regulating real estate activities and the provision of real estate services, as well as licensing and state oversight in the sector.During the review of the relevant draft laws, the Government noted that there was no need to develop a separate law specifically regulating real estate activities. At the same time, it confirmed the need to improve the legal framework in this area and strengthen the protection of citizens using real estate services.The draft law on the regulation of real estate activities is currently under consideration by the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan. At the same time, a professional standard for real estate services is being developed and coordinated.According to Aset Aitbai, Chairman of the PANA Association, the initiative to improve the regulation of real estate activities was put forward by the professional community two years ago. He noted that one of the key challenges in the market is the large number of intermediaries who do not meet professional requirements, as well as cases of fraud.“We will further discuss all the proposed changes with members of the Public Council. The working group under the Kurultai will continue its detailed work on issues related to the regulation of real estate activities,” said Arman Shakkaliyev, Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Another important part of the meeting focused on improving the competitiveness of Kazakhstan’s meat processing industry. Public Council members raised concerns about the quality of imported sausage products and proposed strengthening controls over products available on the market. In particular, they suggested regularly collecting samples of sausage products from retail outlets for laboratory testing.Council members also raised the issue of the origin of certain goods available on the market. According to them, consumers can sometimes find it difficult to determine where and by whom a product was manufactured, as well as how it entered the market.“That is why the digital map of goods is so important today. We are actively working on the National Goods Catalogue, which will make it possible to track the movement of products and determine where they came from and where they are headed. The Government is taking systematic steps to bring the economy out of the shadow. This is a comprehensive process that takes time. At the same time, the digitalisation of these processes will help make the movement of goods more transparent,” the Minister said.At the end of the meeting, members of the Public Council unanimously supported the resignation of Galym Kussainov from the Council following his voluntary request to step down. Dana Temirkhanovna Kassymova was appointed to the Public Council in his place.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1299921?lang=ru
THE ANNOUNCEMENT! Live broadcast of the Department of State Revenue in Pavlodar region Topic: "Property tax" 28.09.2026
Dear taxpayers,"Instagram" @pavlodar_mkd will host a live broadcast on September 28, 2026 at 3 p.m. on the Department's page on the social network @pavlodar_mkd.: "Property tax".Speaker: Rasul Akhmetualiev, Head of the Department of Administration of the Administration of Individuals and Universal Declaration.Moderator: Tolegen Bilyalovich Shaimardanov, Head of the Department of Explanatory Work and the Contact Center.In order not to miss the broadcast, subscribe to the Instagram of the Department of State Revenue for the Pavlodar region – pavlodar_mkd.#Zamen_tartip_the Law_and_ OrderDepartment of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1299903?lang=ru
World Tourism Day Celebrated on a Large Scale at the TourEast ALTAI Festival in Ust-Kamenogorsk 28.09.2026
On September 26, 2026, the large-scale TourEast ALTAI festival dedicated to World Tourism Day was successfully held at the Levoberezhny Complex (Ethnopark) in Ust-Kamenogorsk. World Tourism Day is an occasion that brings together people from different countries and cultures, opens new opportunities for cooperation, and promotes mutual understanding and respect.As in the previous year, the festival retained its international character. Foreign guests from 17 countries took part in the celebrations, including participants of the international Coordination Council Our Common Home Altai and the CDIO Asian Regional Meeting 2026 on engineering education.As part of the programme, international guests visited the unique ethnovillage featuring traditional houses and cultural spaces representing the ethnic groups living in East Kazakhstan. Representatives of ethnic and cultural associations warmly welcomed the guests with national songs and traditional cuisine. Participants of the international Coordination Council Our Common Home Altai also took part in a commemorative tree-planting ceremony.At the large-scale tourism exhibition, tour operators and tourism businesses presented the rich potential of East Kazakhstan, its natural attractions, cultural heritage and modern opportunities for tourism development.Tourism companies Voyazh, Altay-Pro.kz, Drivejeepkz and KatonKaragay Tour presented their products and services, along with Adventure VKO, which organizes helicopter tours across East Kazakhstan, BELALEX, which offers river cruises, and the MEDOVAYA MARKA brand.The regions hospitality infrastructure was represented by the Chyornaya Uba eco-settlement tourist base, Taezhny Domik in Vasilyevo, Zarechye Park Hotel, Hayat Hospitality Management, Altai Mountains Resort, Melada Resort and Forest Hills.The natural wealth of the region was showcased by the West Altai and Markakol State Nature Reserves, as well as Katon-Karagay State National Nature Park. The exhibition also featured Artex, the East Kazakhstan Tourism Information Centre, the Tourism and Investment Centres of Samar and Ulken Naryn districts, as well as international partners the Altai Krai Tourism Information Centre of the Russian Federation and representatives of Khovd Province, Mongolia.East Kazakhstan Region ranks second in Kazakhstan by the number of accommodation facilities. The region currently has 447 accommodation facilities with a total capacity of around 22,000 beds. In 2025, accommodation facilities provided services worth KZT 10 billion, representing a 24% increase. In the first half of 2026, the volume reached KZT 5.2 billion.Investment in fixed capital in the tourism sector amounted to KZT 21.6 billion in 2025, an increase of 45%. In the first half of 2026, investment amounted to KZT 9.5 billion.Today, the region has 42 unique tourist routes, including 24 ecological routes.Particular attention was paid to the festivals business programme. Experts at the dialogue platform discussed key issues facing the industry, including international exchange of experience, improvement of legislation, the introduction of new platforms to improve the quality and efficiency of services, and government support measures for tourism businesses.The discussions also focused on attracting investment into fixed capital and implementing projects such as ski resorts, five-star hotels, wellness hotels and pantotherapy centres.The official awards ceremony became the highlight of the celebration. The organizers congratulated a large team of tour operators and representatives of tourism facilities whose coordinated efforts contribute to the continued development of tourism in the region.Winners of the regional competition in specialized categories were announced, while certificates of appreciation were presented for significant contributions to tourism development.Awards were presented both to current tourism businesses and to industry veterans who made a significant contribution to the development and establishment of tourism in East Kazakhstan.Tourism in the region has a rich history. The first tourism organization, the Excursion Bureau, was established here in 1961. By 1988, the development of club tourism had reached such a scale that the Vostok tourism club in Ust-Kamenogorsk coordinated the work of 19 tourist clubs and 176 sections across the region, with a total of 32,000 people involved.A variety of thematic areas were available for residents and visitors throughout the day. The City of Crafts offered traditional handicraft workshops, while the Active Recreation zone featured camping and orienteering lessons. Children could take part in the Young Tourist obstacle course, while the Oasis of Harmony hosted yoga sessions.Guests also enjoyed a craft fair, tastings of East Kazakhstans branded products, tourist activities throughout the park and prize draws.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tourism-vko/press/news/details/1299808?lang=ru
Starlink Mobile (Direct to Cell) Satellite Mobile Service Launched in Kazakhstan 28.09.2026
With the support of the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Beeline Kazakhstan, in partnership with Starlink Mobile, is launching satellite mobile connectivity based on Direct to Cell technology. The technology will allow users to access selected communication services on compatible smartphones beyond the coverage of terrestrial mobile networks.The introduction of Starlink Mobile is the result of agreements reached during President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s official visit to the United States in 2025. In November of the same year, the Ministry and Beeline Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of cooperation on the implementation of Direct to Cell technology, followed by the first practical tests in December.“In autumn 2025, during President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s official visit to the United States, Kazakhstan reached an agreement on the introduction of Starlink Mobile (Direct to Cell) satellite connectivity. Today, we are seeing this agreement become a reality. Kazakhstan has become the first country in Central Asia where Direct to Cell has undergone practical testing and is now moving to the user service stage. It is important for us that advanced technologies are not simply part of international agreements, but are beginning to work here in Kazakhstan and deliver tangible benefits to people,” said Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The technology provides a direct connection between a compatible smartphone and Starlink Mobile (Direct to Cell) satellites without the need for a dedicated satellite phone, external antenna or additional equipment. Users will be able to send and receive messages, as well as access basic internet services in areas where there is no terrestrial mobile network coverage. For Beeline Kazakhstan customers, the service will be available free of charge during the promotional period.Satellite connectivity complements terrestrial mobile infrastructure and expands communication opportunities in remote areas, along highways outside urban areas and in mountainous regions. The service can be used where there is no terrestrial coverage, provided that conditions allow a connection to be established with a satellite.For Kazakhstan, with its vast territory, the development of satellite mobile connectivity is of particular importance. The technology creates additional opportunities for sending messages from hard-to-reach areas, as well as in situations where terrestrial infrastructure has been damaged. It can be useful for tourists, residents of remote settlements, road and utility service workers, and specialists working far from populated areas.“Beeline has been operating in Kazakhstan for more than twenty years, and throughout this time we have consistently invested in the development of connectivity and new technologies. Kazakhstan is one of the largest countries in the world by territory, and distance should not become a barrier to people’s access to modern technologies. The development of digital infrastructure is a long-term investment in the country’s competitiveness and quality of life,” said Kazakhstani businessman and investor of the Verny Capital Group, Bulat Utemuratov.“The launch of satellite mobile connectivity is the result of extensive joint efforts by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, the Beeline Kazakhstan team and Starlink specialists. Beeline is the first company in Kazakhstan to launch this technology, which will expand the capabilities of mobile connectivity beyond conventional coverage areas. The results of this long and dedicated effort are now available to people across Kazakhstan. We are offering a simple and fundamentally new level of connectivity that will allow people to stay connected in places where this was previously impossible,” said Jabbor Kayumov, CEO of Beeline Kazakhstan.The project is being implemented jointly by the Ministry, Beeline Kazakhstan and Starlink. An additional foundation for the cooperation is the global framework agreement between Starlink and the VEON Group, which holds a controlling stake in Beeline Kazakhstan.How to Use the TechnologyAt the current stage, the service is available on compatible Android devices. Support for other operating systems is planned to be expanded in the future.To activate the service, users need to update the Janymda app to the latest version, activate the Starlink service in the app and enable data roaming in their phone settings. If there is no terrestrial mobile coverage, the satellite network can be selected manually as Beeline Starlink. In some cases, it may appear as 401 04. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maidd/press/news/details/1299787?lang=ru