Regional Governor Kumar Aksakalov, together with public representatives, activists, and entrepreneurs, reviewed the progress of work being carried out in the Triathlon Park of Kostanay and the eco-park located in the city's suburban area.The Head of State pays constant attention to creating a comfortable urban environment, developing modern infrastructure, and ensuring quality recreation for citizens.Central Park, "Zhenis" Park, "Uly Dala" Park, Triathlon Park, as well as a park on the territory of the former Agricultural Institute have been built in Kostanay. Last year, parks were opened in the railway station area, on Dulatov and Arystanbekov streets, at the intersection of Kasymkhanov and Tauelsizdik streets, as well as in the Konay microdistrict.The Triathlon Park, covering an area of 39 hectares, has become one of the most popular public spaces among city residents. Its territory features 16 sports and children's playgrounds, and 38 professional exercise machines have been installed.Currently, work is being completed on the arrangement of the administrative and amenity complex building, a fountain, and the entrance group.The administrative and amenity complex building includes 8 premises. It is planned to house a café, organize the sale of flowers, souvenirs, sportswear and equipment, as well as rental and sale of sports gear. In addition, there will be points selling coffee, beverages, and ice cream.The building also includes a local police station and public toilets, including facilities for people with limited mobility.Landscaping of the territory has been completed, a fountain has been installed, and façade lighting has been set up.Improvement of the Tobol River embankment continues. A unified embankment has been created, connecting the "Shagala" beach with the Triathlon Park. One of the most popular beach areas among citizens has been expanded and transformed. The promenade area has been increased from 1 to 2.5 kilometers.With the arrival of new investors and the growth of business activity, the need for modern hotel infrastructure is increasing.Construction of two world-brand hotel complexes – "Marriott" and "Novotel" – has begun in Kostanay. Construction of a 150-room "Holiday Inn" hotel complex is also planned. The complex will include a conference hall and a dining area. 140 jobs will be created.Another facility that will allow residents and guests of the city to spend their free time meaningfully will be the "Invictus" fitness club.The construction of a modern fitness club is not just a new sports infrastructure facility. It is the creation of additional space for active recreation, sports, and meaningful leisure time. 40 jobs have been created.The club will be equipped with modern premium-class equipment. Up to 300 people will be able to exercise here simultaneously.The Regional Governor noted that another highlight of the Kostanay region is the large number of parks and public gardens. In accordance with the Head of State's instruction to create eco-parks in the suburban areas of major cities and regional centers, an eco-park covering an area of 43.8 hectares is being built in the Kostanay city agglomeration.The eco-park territory will feature parking spaces, running and cycling paths, football and volleyball courts, benches and gazebos, as well as children's playgrounds.In addition, a parking lot and an underground pedestrian crossing will be built, which will pass through the "Astana" microdistrict.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1282256?lang=ru

The Municipal State Institution "East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development "Örken" of the Education Department of East Kazakhstan Region held a sectional meeting on August 28, 2026, at the premises of the Municipal State Institution "Secondary School No. 40" of the Education Department of Ust-Kamenogorsk city as part of the traditional regional August conference on the theme "HUMAN CAPITAL, EDUCATION, PROGRESS - KEY VALUES OF THE PEOPLE'S CONSTITUTION".The section "Priority Directions for the Development of the Education System in the 2026–2027 Academic Year: Improving the Quality of Education and Developing Reading Literacy" was attended by methodologists from district and city education departments, deputy directors for academic affairs, teachers of Kazakh and Russian languages, and librarians from educational organizations. - A.Zh. Bilyalova, Head of the Methodological Department of Social and Humanitarian Disciplines, presented the main changes in the content of education and the training system for the new academic year;- K.M. Umirbayeva, methodologist for additional education of the Education Department of Samar district, delivered a report on the topic: "Developing Reading Culture and Forming an Intelligent Nation: New Priorities for School Library Activities";​- D.B. Satenbayeva and D.B. Zhienbayeva, teachers of Kazakh language and literature at Secondary School No. 46 and Secondary School No. 47 of the Education Department of Ust-Kamenogorsk city, shared their experience in effectively using artificial intelligence capabilities in the educational process, paying special attention to the topic: "Forming the Values of 'Adal Azamat' and the Principles of 'Law and Order'"; - P.A. Kulik, Master of KASU, lecturer at the Department of Foreign Languages, emphasized the importance of developing critical reading skills in the era of artificial intelligence, and delivered a report on the topic "Developing Critical Reading Skills in the Era of Artificial Intelligence as a Condition for Forming an Intellectual Nation";- T.V. Galkina, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Kazakh and Russian Philology and Journalism at S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University, presented the topic: "Forming Students' Reading Literacy through Work with Educational and Media Texts in the Context of Developing a Reading Culture".The sectional meeting provided teachers with an opportunity to exchange experiences. Participants discussed issues of improving the quality of education, developing reading skills and critical literacy, as well as the effective use of artificial intelligence for educational purposes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-bilim/press/news/details/1282239?lang=ru

The East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development "Örken" of the Education Department of the East Kazakhstan Region, on August 28, 2026, as part of the regional August conference, held a sectional meeting on the topic: "Implementation of the Values and Principles of the New People's Constitution: Digital Leadership and Artificial Intelligence in the Education System" at the premises of the Municipal State Institution "Secondary School No. 41" of the Education Department for the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk. The meeting was intended for heads of education departments and heads of district and city methodological offices, with the participation of 120 directors of secondary schools in the region. The moderator of the sectional meeting was Bulbul Zhomartovna Kozybayeva, Deputy Head of the Education Department.During the sessions, the main reports were presented by:​Markhabbat Kamelkhanovna Kenchimbayeva, Head-Leader, Director of the Municipal State Institution "Belousovskaya Secondary School No. 2" of the Education Department for the Glubokovsky District, presented the experience of creating an innovative educational space and implementing modern approaches in school management;​Zhanna Tolegenovna Sagandykova, Director of the Regional Specialized IT School-Lyceum, presented practical experience in implementing artificial intelligence in the educational and management processes of a modern school;Anuar Nasir, winner of the regional competition "Best Teacher – 2025", physics teacher, Deputy Director of the Municipal State Institution "Secondary School No. 41" of the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk, conducted a practical demonstration of the use of artificial intelligence technologies. As part of the presentation, a fragment of an open physics lesson using the EdooX digital platform was shown.​Following the meeting, the participants noted the relevance of the presented practices and the need for their further dissemination and implementation in the activities of educational organizations in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-bilim/press/news/details/1282207?lang=ru

On August 19, 2026, a technical training session was held at the Department of Internal State Audit for the city of Astana, chaired by the Head of the Department, M.A. Orazbay.The event was attended by heads of structural divisions and employees of the Department.The invited speaker was A.B. Omarov, Head of the Legal Department of the Internal State Audit Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan.During the technical training, the results of the audit engagement of the Supreme Audit Chamber of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2023–2025 regarding the Department's activities were reviewed, as well as current issues of applying legislation in the field of state audit and financial control, administrative proceedings, and judicial practice.Special attention was paid to the procedure for transferring audit materials to prosecution and criminal investigation bodies, the grounds for conducting unscheduled state audits, compliance with the timelines and procedures of administrative proceedings, the hearing procedure in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the preparation and support of court materials.Following the event, measures were identified aimed at improving the quality of work, ensuring uniform application of legislation, and preventing violations and shortcomings in the Department's future activities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvga/press/news/details/1282200?lang=ru

On August 28, 2026, as part of the August conference titled «Human Capital, Education, Progress – Key Values of the People's Constitution», a sectional meeting of educators working in orphanages, correctional institutions, and special boarding schools of the region was held at the Municipal State Institution «Special Boarding School No. 8» of the Education Department of East Kazakhstan Region on the topic «Developing Human Capital through Ensuring Accessible and Quality Special Education: Modern Approaches to Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs». A total of 40 educators from special and correctional institutions (orphanages, Youth Homes, Centers for Adaptation of Minors, Psychological-Pedagogical Correction Rooms, Psychological-Medical-Pedagogical Consultations, Rehabilitation Centers, Autism Centers, Psychological-Medical-Pedagogical Consultations, special boarding schools) participated in the event.During the session, Deputy Director of the East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Development of Education «Örken» of the Education Department of East Kazakhstan Region, A.K. Kubentayeva, conducted informational and explanatory work on the Instructional and Methodological Letter for the 2026-2027 academic year, as well as on the regulatory legal acts of special and inclusive education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Chief Specialist of the Department for the Protection of Children's Rights of East Kazakhstan Region, D.B. Atantayeva, spoke about the importance of supporting children with special educational needs, orphans, and children left without parental care based on the new Constitution. The director of the boarding school «Aq Niet» and educators from the Family-Type Children's Village and the Youth Home presented practical work experience in supporting, educating, upbringing, and socializing children.Following the sectional meeting, the main objectives for the new 2026–2027 academic year were defined, aimed at improving the quality of special education, enhancing psychological and pedagogical support for children with special educational needs, developing interdepartmental cooperation, and disseminating effective pedagogical experience.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-bilim/press/news/details/1282148?lang=ru