The republican environmental campaign "Clean Kazakhstan", aimed at increasing environmental culture and forming a careful attitude towards nature, continues in the city of Shymkent. Today, the city's mayor, Gabit Syzdykbekov, together with local residents, participated in planting saplings in the "Astana" microdistrict. The planted trees will not only complement the city's landscaping system, but also create a comfortable environment for residents and guests. During the event, the head of the metropolis noted the importance of such good initiatives: — Planting trees is a care for future generations. Such measures not only increase responsibility for the environment, but also strengthen the unity of society. Every resident should contribute to the cleanliness and beauty of their city, - said Gabit Syzdykbekov. Also, as part of the autumn planting season, tree planting is underway on the central streets of Shymkent, in parks and flower beds, as well as in yards. These measures are aimed at developing green infrastructure and improving the quality of life of residents. Press service of the Shymkent city mayor

The national environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan" continues in Shymkent. It aims to improve environmental awareness and foster a caring attitude toward nature. Today, Mayor Gabit Syzdykbekov and residents participated in the planting of tree saplings in the Astana microdistrict. The newly planted trees will not only be an important feature of the landscaping but will also create a comfortable space for residents and visitors. The mayor noted that such events promote a responsible attitude toward the environment, strengthen social cohesion, and engage residents in caring for the city's cleanliness. Furthermore, during the autumn tree planting season, Shymkent is actively greening its central streets, parks, squares, and courtyards. These activities are aimed at developing green infrastructure and improving the quality of life for residents. Press service of the Akim of Shymkent

🔹At the House of Friendship in Shymkent, Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, Head of the APC Secretariat of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Marat Azilkhanov, met with the chairmen of ethnocultural associations under the city's APC and leaders of public structures. 🔹The meeting, opened by Deputy Akim of Shymkent, Sarsen Kuranbek, discussed the tasks set by the XXXIV session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and the Address of the Head of State to the People of Kazakhstan, and the rational mobilization of the potential of Assembly activists in implementing the tasks set in the political document. The attention of the city's ANC members was drawn to the fact that strengthening internal unity, maintaining interethnic peace and social harmony for the sustainable development of our country is the solemn duty of every citizen. 🔹At the meeting, which was held in a relaxed atmosphere, Marat Almasuly invited the chairmen of the city's ethnocultural associations to an open exchange of views. He said that he was ready to listen to any requests, suggestions, or criticism. – I have always spoken at various gatherings, meetings, and conferences that have taken place before. Today, I am coming to Shymkent to listen to you and exchange views. If you have any thoughts or suggestions regarding the activities of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and the projects it is implementing, please let me know, – said Marat Almasuly. 🔹The meeting was attended by the head of the scientific center "History and Ethnology" of the city's M. Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University, executive editor of the journal "Kazakhstanu" Sholpan Torgautova, director of the department of the South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University named after U. Zhanibekov, head of the scientific and expert group under the city's ANC Kairat Anarbayev, chairwoman of the Ethnomediation Council under the city's ANC Dana Kenzhekulova, chairman of the city's Turkish ethnocultural association Latipsha Asanov, deputy chairman of the city's ANC, chairman of the city's Korean ethnocultural association Yuri Pan, deputy chairman of the city's ANC, chairman of the city's Uzbek ethnocultural association Tahirbek Nishanbayev, and deputy chairman of the Council of Elders under the city's ANC Batyrbek Zhalmurzayev, who spoke about the activities of the ANC Institute, the work done, and projects. 🔹At the end of the meeting, Ramazan Matayev, chairman of the city's "Vainakh" Chechen-Ingush Cultural Center, and Shukhrat Ruzmetov, a member of the city's Uzbek ethnocultural association, were awarded the "Gratitude" medal of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, while Kanat Baibolov, rector of Zhumabek Tashenev University, Gulzhan Sugirbayeva, chairwoman of the Mothers' Council under the Shymkent City People's Congress, and Adil Aliyev, a member of the city's Azerbaijani ethnocultural center, were awarded letters of gratitude from the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. 🔹Summing up the open meeting, the Deputy Chairman of the ANC said that the opinions would be taken into account. “The ultimate goal of the large-scale task assigned to the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and its affiliated public structures is to educate an honest, educated, and patriotic generation for the future of the country,” said Marat Azilkhanov. 🔹At the end of the meeting, the Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly thanked the ethnic representatives who came to the meeting and toured the offices of the city's ethnocultural associations in the Friendship House. #30yearsoftheKhmerAzerbaijan #30yearsoftheKhmerAzerbaijan #Shymkent

🔹Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, Head of the Secretariat of the APA of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Marat Azilkhanov, during his working visit to Shymkent, visited the renovated ethno-museum in the Friendship House and got acquainted with the artifacts collected with the support of representatives of local ethnic groups. He noted the special role of cultural heritage in strengthening national unity. 🔹During a meeting with members of the city representative office of the Republican Public Association "Assembly Youth" at the Community Center, Timur Zhumyrbayev, Chairman of the "Assembly Youth" RCU, spoke about the activities of the Shymkent "Assembly Youth" organization and highlighted the activity of the youth of the third megalopolis in the country. He reported that in August, with the support of the Shymkent city akimat, the "Assembly Youth" organization held the "We Are Together" camp, and noted that the community center opened on the basis of the Friendship House will improve the work of the city representative office and raise it to a new level. 🔹During a meeting with active youth, the Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan exchanged views with the younger generation in a free format about the work done to develop Kazakhstani patriotism and promote the state language. 🔹Special attention was paid to the coordination of the regular participation of the "Assembly Youth" organization in the "New Wave" project and the "Clean Kazakhstan" campaign, developed to introduce new names to society, develop environmental culture, and promote the principles of environmental care, as well as the effective implementation of various events and projects organized within the framework of the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. – “Assembly Youth” should be at the forefront of promoting national identity. The Assembly will continue to unite the country's youth around the values of social harmony and unity. We are always ready to work with young people and provide guidance on the path to strengthening social harmony and national unity, - said Marat Almasuly. 🔹Summing up the meeting, Deputy Chairman of the People's Assembly of Kazakhstan Marat Azilkhanov outlined the future joint work and presented letters of gratitude from the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan to activists of the Shymkent city branch of the "Assembly Youth" RCU Nurbolat Meirbekov, Murodzhan Irismetov, Shakhnozabonu Zhanalieva, Asiya Manapova, and Ibrahim Viskhanov. In turn, a member of the organization, Akram Irismetov, played the dombra and received warm applause from the audience. #30yearsoftheKhmerAzerbaijan #30yearsoftheKhmerAzerbaijan #Shymkent

In September 2025, the first stage of the "Reading Nation" project—a large-scale intellectual and educational initiative designed to foster a sustainable reading culture in Kazakhstan—was successfully completed in the Karaganda and Kostanay regions and the city of Shymkent. The main goal is to cultivate the habit of regular reading, starting from childhood, to develop critical and analytical thinking, and to popularize books as a key source of knowledge. The initiative is being implemented within the framework of the concept of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev, announced at the 3rd meeting of the National Kurultai, and sets an ambitious goal: to make Kazakhstan one of the top ten most well-read countries in the world. Over the course of a month, 189,221 participants registered to participate in the project in three regions: Karaganda region - 67,438 participants, Kostanay region - 55,281 participants, Shymkent city - 66,502 participants. Among them: 87,157 schoolchildren in grades 6–10, 34,038 teachers, 2,388 civil servants from local executive bodies, as well as 36,553 family dynasties, and 29,085 college and university students. Participants compete in six categories: Reading School, Reading Teacher, Reading Dynasty, Reading College, Reading University, and Reading Civil Servant. In the second stage, each participant will be required to read 15 books from specially selected lists compiled by experts based on their age and interests. The focus is on fostering patriotism, responsibility, and critical thinking. The lists include works from the national vote "100 Popular Books of Kazakhstani Literature," international bestsellers, and works of world and domestic classics reflecting the national cultural heritage and values. Detailed regulations and lists of books are available on the official website: www.reading-nation.kz. Akan Besbaev, Head of the Reading Nation Project Office in Shymkent: The "Reading Nation" project, implemented in our city, is giving new impetus to the spiritual life of its residents. The project's meetings, held in libraries, schools, and universities, have shown significant interest from city residents. The youth's engagement is particularly noteworthy—they value books not only as a source of knowledge but also as a key to free thought and comprehensive development. This initiative enriches the cultural landscape of our city and makes a significant contribution to the formation of a new generation striving for knowledge. The project is being implemented by the "Kitap oqityn ult – Reading Nation" public foundation with the support of the Amanat party and the akimats of the Karaganda and Kostanay regions and the city of Shymkent. The general sponsor is Alageum Electric. The results of the competition will be announced in April 2026.