With the support of the akim of the Abai region, the library fund of the correctional institution was replenished.             In the institution of mixed security located in the Abai region, the library's collection was replenished with 536 books donated by the scientific universal library named after Abai in Semey.            The transfer of literature took place with the support of Akim of the region Abai Berik Uali and was timed to coincide with the 180th anniversary of the birth of Abai Kunanbayev.           Among the transferred editions are a series of books "The Way of Abai", "Abai Alemi", "Abaydyn akyn uldary", as well as collections of poems and words of edification of the great thinker. The library fund of the institution already has over 4 thousand books of various genres: fiction, detective stories, popular science and fantasy works.                   –Books in Kazakh about Abai have become a valuable and significant gift for us," said Aydin Kalelov, Deputy head of the institution.               Reading has a positive effect on memory and thinking, helps to distract from heavy thoughts and find inner peace.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisabai/press/news/details/1115708?lang=kk

         A convicted fraudster is serving his sentence in a medium security facility. Upon arriving at the colony, he told the staff that he had been a professional football player before his imprisonment.            — I started playing football when I was seven years old. Over the years, he played as a defender and midfielder for football clubs in Semey, Pavlodar, Astana, Uralsk, Kokshetau and other cities of Kazakhstan. Now I want to share my skills with other convicts. There are many young men among them who still have everything ahead of them, and fathers who, after being released, will be able to teach football to their children. Someone may find their hobby, and someone else will find a path to professional sports," the convict said.           He recruited a group of twenty convicts, whom he teaches the basics of football. Classes are held in their free time from work and mandatory activities, without interfering with the daily routine. The training participants are happy to have the opportunity to learn new skills that may be useful to them after their release.           — I used to make good money playing football. Then he started betting and retired from the sport. I didn't have enough money for gambling, so I started borrowing from friends and relatives. When the necessary amounts were not available, he convinced them to apply for loans, promising to return the money quickly. But I couldn't get it back. As a result, I deceived 32 residents of Semey for a total amount of more than 60 million tenge. I thought I'd get it back and get it back, but it didn't happen. I am 37 years old now, and I am serving a sentence of 3 years and 6 months. I'm gradually repairing the damage. I want to give advice to young people: don't get involved in something like this — you won't be able to avoid punishment. And I want to tell people: don't trust those who can't take on a loan, which means your credit history is already ruined. And spoiling yours is not a problem for him," he shared.           According to the head of the institution, Zhenis Daurenbekov, the convict arrived two years ago and has been striving to improve since then.         — We try to provide convicts with the opportunity to find a job and gain additional skills that will be useful in freedom. This convict works in a woodcarving workshop and pays lawsuits out of his salary. He took the initiative and began to teach football to others. The institution regularly hosts sports events, especially football matches, and the administration always supports such initiatives," Zhenis Daurenbekov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisabai/press/news/details/1115709?lang=kk

                    The love of beer is more expensive than freedom: the alimony worker was sent to the colony of Semey.            A 38-year-old resident of Semey has not paid alimony to his two minor children for eleven years.          As a result, the amount of debt amounted to about 8 million tenge. For evading the payment of alimony, the man was sentenced to one year of restriction of freedom with mandatory involvement in 100 hours of forced labor.           The convict was registered with the probation service of the Zaton district of the city of Semey. Upon registration, the procedure and conditions of serving his sentence in the form of restriction of freedom were explained to him. However, despite the ongoing preventive work, the man repeatedly violated the established rules.: He did not show up for registration and left his place of residence at night.           In this regard, an electronic tracking device was used to track his location. During the monitoring, probation officers repeatedly recorded his unauthorized exits from the house. The convict himself admitted that he went out for a beer or visited friends.           Taking into account the repeated violations, the restriction of freedom was replaced by imprisonment for a period of eight months for the remaining period of punishment.             According to Yerlan Kadyrmanov, the head of the probation service of the Zaton district, electronic tracking devices have been used against 99 convicts in the Abai region since the beginning of the year. In respect of 19 of them who violated the conditions of serving their sentences, the materials were sent to the court to replace the restriction of freedom with imprisonment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisabai/press/news/details/1115710?lang=kk

On November 29, 2025, an agricultural fair was held in Kostanay at the City Center, bringing together producers from 14 districts of the region and the cities of Kostanay and Rudny. More than 90 businesses presented fresh produce totaling over 332 tons, offering residents affordable prices and a wide selection.A total of 38 tons of meat products were sold, including 14.7 tons of beef at 3,000-3,200 tenge per kilogram, 6.7 tons of horse meat at 3,000 tenge, 4 tons of pork at 2,200-2,500 tenge, 1.5 tons of lamb at 2,700-3,000 tenge, and 11.4 tons of poultry at 900 tenge per kilogram.Flour enjoyed steady demand, selling 39 tons, with first-grade flour priced at 160 tenge per kilogram and premium flour at 200 tenge. Pasta sold at 13 tons at 260 tenge per kilogram. Also sold were 144,000 chicken eggs at 450 tenge per dozen.Potatoes sold at 55 tons at 150 tenge per kilogram, and fruits and vegetables at 84 tons, including carrots at 150 tenge and cabbage at 90 tenge per kilogram. Sunflower oil sold at 6.5 tons at 660 tenge per liter was also sold.Additionally, nine types of socially important products, totaling 25.3 tons, were offered to residents from the stabilization fund, providing essential goods at competitive prices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1115701?lang=kk

Today, an agricultural fair featuring agricultural producers from the Karaganda region was held at the Global City shopping center in Karaganda to celebrate Republic Day. More than 90 agricultural producers from seven rural districts and processing plants from cities in the region presented their products at the fair, at prices 10-15% below the market average.In total, agricultural producers delivered over 156 tons of agricultural products to the fair, including: 56 tons of meat, 48 tons of potatoes, 18 tons of vegetables, 16 tons of dairy products, 6 tons of fish and fish products, 180,000 chicken eggs, and 12 tons of other products.The products delivered by the region's agricultural producers will allow residents and visitors to purchase fresh produce at affordable prices and replenish their winter supplies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1115702?lang=kk