REGISTRATION FOR THE FIRST REPUBLICAN MARATHON "READING NATION" HAS STARTED IN KAZAKHSTAN Registration has started in Kazakhstan for the first republican book reading marathon "Reading Nation." The project will unite participants from all regions of the country and will become one of the largest national initiatives for the popularization of reading and the development of book culture.The marathon will take place from September 2026 to April 2027 in two language leagues — Kazakh and Russian. The project includes 7 specialized categories:- "Reading School" — for students in grades 6–10;- "Reading College" — for college students;- "Reading University" — for university students;- "Reading Educator" — for school teachers and college instructors;- "Reading Dynasty" — for family teams;- "Reading Civil Servant" — for government employees;- "Reading Intellectual" — for all citizens without restrictions on age or occupation.Each participant will be required to read 15 books in their category from a specially curated collection of 330 works (165 in Kazakh and 165 in Russian). The book lists include works by domestic authors, world classics, and modern books. Their formation also took into account works included in the "100 Books" list based on the results of a nationwide vote, as well as global bestsellers, including works by Nobel Prize laureates in literature.The main reading stage will begin in September of this year and continue until March 2027: participants read the books and publish brief reviews in their personal account. Final testing and intellectual quizzes will take place in March–April 2027.Winners and prize-winners of the regional stages will receive monetary prizes:- 1st place — 600,000 tenge;- 2nd place — 450,000 tenge;- 3rd place — 300,000 tenge.All finalists will be recognized with diplomas and electronic certificates.Detailed participation rules, category regulations, and book lists are published on the official project website: www.reading-nation.kzA number of significant partners have joined the implementation of the republican marathon "Reading Nation." The Union of Writers of Kazakhstan, the Creative Industries Development Fund, and the digital platforms KITAP and Yandex Books will facilitate the development of reading culture, support modern literary initiatives, and create new opportunities for readers to interact with books.The project is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1293216?lang=ru

Almaty, September 16, 2026 - Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov participated and delivered opening remarks at the Tenth North and Central Asia Multi-Stakeholder Forum on the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals at the «UN Plaza».The event was organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) Subregional Office for North and Central Asia, in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Ambassador emphasised the importance of strengthened regional cooperation in addressing shared challenges, including climate change, water security, digital transformation and human capital development.Special attention was paid to the importance of the UN Regional Centre in Almaty as a platform for sharing knowledge and best practices, fostering partnerships and advancing joint solutions for sustainable development in Central Asia and Afghanistan.The forum addressed a range of issues, including quality education, reducing inequalities, sustainable consumption and production, the protection of terrestrial ecosystems, as well as development financing, regional cooperation and multilateral partnerships.The event brought together representatives of the United Nations and its specialized agencies, international and regional organizations, as well as representatives of the countries of North and Central Asia, academia, civil society and the private sector.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-almaty/press/news/details/1293196?lang=ru

September 5 is the birthday of the great teacher, founder of Kazakh linguistics and literary studies, public figure Akhmet Baitursynuly. This day is celebrated in the country as the Day of Languages of the People of Kazakhstan.In honor of these significant dates, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan with Alash scholar, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor of Nazarbayev University Aigul Ismakova.The meeting discussed the place of Akhmet Baitursynuly in the spiritual life of the Kazakh people and his invaluable contribution to the development of the national language. The scholar elaborated on the merits of the teacher of the nation in forming the foundations of Kazakh linguistics, the research that shaped the scientific system of the language, and his positions on issues of alphabet and orthography.During the meeting, the educational activities of the scholar and his public work for the benefit of the country's future were also widely discussed. It was noted that Akhmet Baitursynuly considered the issues of language, education, and the nation as inseparable from each other, linking them to the future of the country.The principle of the teacher of the nation "to serve the nation" has not lost its significance today. Respect for the native language, its development, and transmission to subsequent generations is the common responsibility of every citizen. In this regard, the scientific and public legacy of Akhmet Baitursynuly remains an important spiritual guide for modern society as well.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1293182?lang=ru

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Today, District Akim Zhandos Yerkinbek visited several important facilities in Zhosaly and reviewed the progress of the ongoing work.First, the Head of the District visited the Zhosaly railway station and inspected the facility following its major renovation. Interior and exterior finishing works, as well as landscaping of the surrounding area, are now nearing completion. Final preparations are underway to ensure the facility is ready to be commissioned.In addition, the Head of the District visited the dendrological park in Zhosaly and reviewed the landscaping works carried out following its reconstruction. Landscaping and greening works have been completed to create a comfortable recreational environment for local residents.Zhandos Yerkinbek paid particular attention to the quality of the work and its compliance with the established requirements, instructing those responsible to complete the landscaping works to the required standard.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1293156?lang=ru