On the day of the complete end of the Leningrad blockade, a wreath-laying ceremony was held in the capital at the monument to the Hero of the Soviet Union Aliya Moldagulova.It was attended by the leadership of the Defense Ministry, servicemen of the Akmola garrison, veterans of the Armed Forces, pupils of the "Young Soldier" military-patriotic movement, and Zhuldyz Nurtas, the grandson of Abubakir Moldagulov, where Aliya was raised. The solemn ceremony was accompanied by a flag group, an honor guard company, and a military orchestra. The participants of the event observed a minute of silence in memory of the heroes who died in the Great Patriotic War.Deputy Minister of Defense for Education and Ideological Work, Major General Shaikh-Hasan Zhazykbayev, noted that the Great Patriotic War was also a great test for the people of Kazakhstan. One million two hundred thousand people from the republic went to the front, of which 600,000 did not return.- Our compatriots participated in all battles, from the defense of the Brest Fortress to the hoisting of the Victory Banner over the Reichstag, - said the Deputy Minister of Defense. - Kazakhstan made a great contribution to the defense of the city on the Neva. In the battles for the besieged city, the heroic daughter of the Kazakh people, Aliya Moldagulova, died heroically. She became a symbol of courage, patriotism and selflessness.The 310th Rifle Division, formed in Akmola, and the 314th Rifle Division, formed in Petropavlovsk, took part in the defense of the city on the Neva. The complete liberation of Leningrad from the enemy siege was possible only in January 1944. On January 14, during the Leningrad-Novgorod operation, Aliya Moldagulova died heroically. - Aliya Moldagulova proved her heroism with this feat. The Great Patriotic War and the heroism of Kazakhstanis in it will never fade. We must preserve this in our memory and pass it on to future generations, - noted Major General Shaikh-Hasan Zhazykbayev.It should be noted that this ceremony was not only a commemoration of Aliya Moldagulova, but also the beginning of events held in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/925479

During the meeting, issues of improving the quality of education, the results of the past year and plans for this year were discussed. According to the head of the Astana city education department, last year 24 new schools were opened in the capital, 16 of which were built within the framework of the "Cozy School" national project. Due to the increase in state orders and the introduction of voucher financing, the number of waiting lists in kindergartens has been halved. The "Language Orientation" project is being implemented in 20 kindergartens. As part of the Year of Working Professions announced by the Head of State, more than 100 events are planned to be held in Astana in six areas. The implementation of the "Atlas of New Professions" project continues in schools and colleges. It is also planned to increase the volume of state orders in colleges by 10 thousand places this year. Work is underway to open a National Competence Center to support students of technical and vocational education organizations. Minister of Education and Science Gani Beisembayev outlined the main tasks and priorities for the development of the education system. He noted that, together with the local akimat, a Roadmap for the development of the capital's education system until 2029 has been developed and that it provides for a comprehensive solution to current issues."The main task is to create the safest and most comfortable environment for our children. The capital's education system should be an example for other regions. The Ministry is ready to provide further support to the akimat. Thanks to joint work, the problem of four three-shift schools and six schools with high occupancy rates in the city has been resolved. In addition, a number of works are being carried out to provide highly qualified personnel, including within the framework of the "1000 Leaders in Education" project," the minister concluded. Today, about 400 thousand children study in 877 educational organizations in Astana, which is 30 thousand more than last year. It is planned to build another 63 schools designed for 131 thousand students by 2027.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/925433

The "Qarabau-2" mound, located 10 kilometers north of the village of Karabau in the Kyzylkoga district, has a diameter of 70 and a height of 3 meters. As a result of the work carried out on the mound in 2023-2024, 9 graves were examined, seven of which were found to be unrobbery. During the study of the graves, it became known that they were built in the 5th century BC. Various jewelry, objects, weapons, and vessels made of ceramics and bone were found in them. According to archaeologists, there were also cases of mass burials of corpses. Judging by the jewelry found in the mounds and the items and weapons used, experts have assessed them as "royal mounds", - reports the Regional Communications Service.The results of the 2-year archaeological work of the Atyrau Regional Museum of History and Local Lore were presented at the "Sarmatian Gold" exhibition. The event was attended by the deputy akim of the region, Daryn Shamuratov, heads of the regional department for the development of culture and languages, and historians."Scientists have previously considered our region to be the outskirts of the Sarmatian Empire. Judging by the results of the excavations we conducted, we can say that it was the center of a large empire in the Caspian lowland, the Urals, and the Zhem River basin. The total number of artifacts found is about a thousand. About a hundred of them are gold ornaments and jewelry. They are made in the style of animals. The images of predators that inhabited the region at that time (leopard, wild boar, tiger, deer) can be seen on the finds. As part of this research, a double bowl made of wood, which had not been found before, was preserved in good condition. Currently, they are being restored," said the head of the archaeological expedition, Marat Kasenov.A total of 3 mounds were excavated. Approximately 10-15 graves have been identified in each. According to archaeologists, the Sarmatians, being of a theistic religious view, were buried with their tools, as well as their belongings and weapons. The burial mounds "Karakuduk-1" and "Karakuduk-2" are located 9.7 kilometers northwest of the village of Karabau. During the study of the double burial mound, silver pictograms (images of saiga antelope and wolf), jewelry, household items, iron and bronze weapons, etc. were found. Two touchstones with gold handles, which have never been found in our country, were found in the "Karakuduk-2" burial mound. In the past, the Sarmatians used this stone to determine the purity, that is, the quality, of gold. Currently, such stones are used by those who buy gold. I would also like to mention that gold labels worn on human clothing were found in burial sites. Their weight starts from 2 grams. The heaviest gold ornament is a bracelet with a mountain leopard on both sides. Its weight is about 370 grams, - said Galamat Bazarbayev, head of the archaeological and scientific research support department of the Atyrau Regional Museum of History and Local Lore.20 workers and 5 museum employees participated in the excavations. Anthropologists were invited from Astana and Almaty. As a result of general exploration work, the mounds near the village of Karabau were discovered in 2005. According to archaeologists, there are currently about 500 Sarmat mounds in the Atyrau region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/925518

On January 23-25, 2025, the city individual championship among adults in the classic form of togyzkumalak was held in Shymkent. About 80 top athletes participated in the competition and demonstrated their skills.The championship was held in the sports building of the Otyrar branch of the Peoples' Friendship University.Competition results:Among men:1st place: Kalybek Bakytzhan2nd place: Kalybek Dastan3rd place: Zhakanger Daryn3rd place: Batyrbek BeibarysAmong women:1st place: Yerzhan Gulsezim2nd place: Ilesbek Balausa3rd place: Amanova Madina3rd place: Seitkul MereyThe winners and prize-winners will represent the city of Shymkent at the Championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan to be held in Aktobe in February 2025.On behalf of the Shymkent Togyzkumalak Federation, the organizers expressed their gratitude to all participants and the University administration for organizing and supporting the competition.Shymkent Togyzkumalak Federation of the city Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/925233

On February 8 at 17:00, the Karaganda Academic Symphony Orchestra named after Erkegali Rakhmadiev will perform at the "Shalkyma" concert hall under the direction of chief conductor Aidar Torybayev.The soloist is the laureate of international competitions Bekzat Rakhimov (piano, Moscow).The program of the classical music evening includes Concerto No. 2 for piano and orchestra, Op. 18 by Sergei Rachmaninov; Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64 by Pyotr Tchaikovsky.Bekzat Rakhimov was born in Almaty in 2002. He has performed with solo concerts at the "Astana-Opera" State Opera and Ballet Theater, the Zhambyl Kazakh State Philharmonic, and the concert halls of Milan, Moscow, and Tula. Laureate of major international and Kazakhstani competitions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/924955

The Union of Poets of Karaganda was established last year on the basis of the STELLAR literary club. The creative community united poetry lovers from different cities of the region. The presentation of the first collection of poems was held at the Regional Museum of Fine Arts.– We held the presentation of the first collection of poems, which was published in December. There are now 23 poets of different ages in our society. We hold poets' evenings, exhibitions. We organize theatrical thematic performances in honor of world-famous poets. Last year, the 130th anniversary of the outstanding Kazakh poet, writer and statesman Saken Seifullin was celebrated. We held a poets' evening in his honor and dedicated one of the literary meetings to the work "Narrow Road, Slippery Road". In the future, we plan to visit other cities of Kazakhstan with poetry evenings, - says Alyona Kurinnaya, head of the Karaganda Union of Poets, founder of the STELLAR literary club.The presentation included author's poems in Russian and Kazakh. The collection includes works by 19 authors.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/925061

Teachers from Karaganda region competed in the theory of the Kazakh language and literature and shared their thoughts on how to effectively teach these subjects in schools.43 teachers from cities and districts of Karaganda region participated in the regional stage of the Lyazzat Baiishkyzy “Best Ideas” competition. All of them became winners of the regional stages of the previous competition. Teachers who teach in Kazakh and Russian were sent to participate.The regional competition consisted of three stages. In the first, participants had to write essays. In the second, they had to answer questions on the theory of the Kazakh language, as well as name works of Kazakh classics from excerpts. The third round was devoted to discussing pedagogical ideas and teaching methods.Asem Kyzyrova from the Karaganda Sattarov School-Lyceum took first place among teachers teaching in Kazakh.- In general, the tasks were complex and interesting. To answer correctly, you need to know the theory of the language and the works of Kazakh classics in depth. I received an excerpt from the epic novel “The Path of Abai” by Mukhtar Auezov. In the third round of the competition, I shared my ideas about the importance of implementing the “Integrated Education” program, which Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke about at the second session of the National Congress. Such competitions are very important. Thanks to them, we, subject teachers, can exchange experience and share ideas. This is very valuable and necessary for young specialists, - believes Asem Kyzyrova.Among teachers working in schools where Russian is taught, Zhanar Toleugazy, a teacher from the Bauyrzhan Momyshuly Karaganda Primary School, took first place.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/925104

1,600 athletes gathered in Almaty for the Kazakhstan Jiu-Jitsu Championship. Karaganda residents won 26 medals: 6 gold, 9 silver and 11 bronze. Fifteen jujitsu athletes from our region won the right to represent the country in the international arena as part of the national team.80 athletes from the Karaganda region took part in the tournament, including multiple prize-winners and winners of competitions at various levels - the 2024 world champion among juniors Asanaly Abayev, as well as Zhiger Almatai and Asylmurat Sagyndyk, known for their achievements in the international and national arenas. The championship was also judged by an international-level referee from our region, Eleuken Bek-Mukhammed.“The main task for us was to show excellent results in order to prove ourselves and secure participation in the national team of Kazakhstan,” noted Ayan Shermagambetov, president of the Karaganda region Jiu-Jitsu Federation. – Our athletes have won many awards in different age and weight categories, demonstrating not only a high level of training and professionalism, but also a true fighting spirit. For example, Asanaly Abayev did not leave any chance for his opponents to score points. He dominated in every fight.A variety of competitions await the jiu-jitsu fighters. In February, the athletes will participate in the Asian Championship, and in the fall in the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain. The Karaganda BJJ Open Championship-2025 home tournament, where Karaganda residents can perform well and achieve high results, will also be an important stage. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/925127

Temirtau residents found jobs at the weekend job fair. About 200 job seekers took part in it, and 70 of them received a job offer.30 enterprises in various sectors offered vacancies, including Qarmet and Qarmet Service, the KazArmatura plant, and the KazEnergoMash corporation. You can also get advice from representatives of the prosecutor's office and probation service inspectors.- We have jobs for different categories of the population. We offer vacancies to university graduates and NEET youth, people with disabilities, as well as those who have returned from places of deprivation of liberty. In addition, the "Golden Youth" program is also successfully operating in the city, and pensioners are showing great interest in this project. There are enough vacancies for everyone, - says Maksat Toleutayev, director of the Temirtau Career Center.According to representatives of the Career Center, such fairs are held monthly. In addition, it is planned to organize open days for Temirtau residents to learn more about employment opportunities and programs for the unemployed.Today, about 1,400 vacancies are available throughout the city on the enbek.kz Electronic Labor Exchange. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/925326

During the visit, the regional akim visited several settlements in the district and got acquainted with the implementation of social and infrastructure projects.The regional head, who visited the village of Tuzdybastau, saw the construction work of a 1,500-seat school and paid special attention to the condition of the educational facility. The akim noted the need to create the most comfortable conditions for schoolchildren.In addition, Marat Sultangaziev visited the village of Besagash and supervised the construction of a water supply system. He emphasized the strategic importance of this facility and instructed to strictly monitor the quality of construction and complete the work within the specified time.As a result of the working trip, the regional akim ordered to take specific measures to address social issues in the Talgar district. He also noted that work aimed at improving the quality of life of residents would continue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/925280

The full modernization of 9 automobile checkpoints located on the external borders of the EAEU with China, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan continues.Due to the temporary closure of the Gisht-Kuprik checkpoint (the adjacent Silk Road customs post of the Republic of Kazakhstan) by the Uzbek side to complete the construction work on the modernization, the Kaplanbek (Republic of Kazakhstan) and Navoi (Republic of Uzbekistan) checkpoints will be opened for the passage of individuals on foot, cars and buses by agreement of both parties.The Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan sides simultaneously carried out modernization and technical equipment work at the Kaplanbek and Navoi checkpoints, and today the technical opening of these checkpoints was held.Due to commissioning work, the passage of individuals, passenger vehicles and buses will be carried out in limited quantities from January 27 to February 5. Starting from February 5, the checkpoint will be fully operational.Furthermore, in the second stage, after the parties agree, the passage of freight vehicles will be carried out at these checkpoints.The "Kaplanbek" checkpoint was built according to advanced international standards and is equipped with the most advanced technological equipment used to carry out state control when crossing the border. All conditions have been created for the comfortable crossing of the border by individuals.The entire cycle of traffic flow is automated. It is expected that the throughput will be increased to 20 thousand individuals and 800 vehicles per day.The date of temporary closure of the "Silk Road" customs checkpoint will be announced later. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/925184

Passengers of trains No. 3/4 running on the Astana-Almaty route were connected to the Internet. This flight was carried out as part of a pilot project to introduce modern digital technologies in railway transport.This was made possible thanks to an agreement between the Central Railways and Eutelsat-OneWeb. This project is aimed at providing stable and high-speed access to remote regions of the country where traditional methods of connecting to the Internet are limited or unavailable.Minister of Digital Development Zhaslan Madiev and Chairman of the Board of Passenger Transport JSC Anuar Akhmetzhanov tested the new technology for connecting to the network using Wi-Fi.The Internet on trains is connected using modern satellite technologies, which will allow passengers to use instant messengers, video hosting and other online services during the trip.“We are pleased that our plans to connect to satellite communication with Eutelsat-OneWeb are being implemented. As you know, the territory of our country is vast and the steppe is inaccessible to the Internet, now there is an opportunity to connect to it on trains and use online services during the trip, ”said the Minister of Digital Development Zhaslan Madiev at a meeting with passengers.Many passengers were able to make instant calls to their friends via WhatsApp video calls, watch YouTube videos and use other popular services. Passengers noted that the new service makes the trip more convenient, especially on long routes.The Internet connection speed was 50-100 Mb/s, which ensures convenient use of the Internet, but access to torrents and streaming downloads will be limited.It should be noted that the project was implemented in one train No. 3/4 “Astana-Almaty” and will be expanded to other routes after the successful completion of the pilot phase, which is in line with the strategic direction of the National Carrier “KTZ” JSC to introduce modern technologies and improve the quality of service The Eutelsat-OneWeb satellite network management center is located in the Kokterek satellite network and provides coverage not only of Kazakhstan, but also of the entire Central Asian region. The Internet connection project is being implemented by the official OneWeb partner in Kazakhstan, Jusan Mobile. Eutelsat-OneWeb is actively used in aviation, maritime transport and corporate sectors, which demonstrates its versatility and reliability. Press service of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/925038

This year, several important heat supply projects will be implemented in the districts and cities of Zhetysu region. At the same time, the construction of a boiler house with a capacity of 49 Gcal/h has been launched in Taldykorgan, and a gas turbine station is being built on the basis of the "Baskuat" boiler house at the expense of private investment. As a result of the implementation of these projects, it will be possible to reduce the load on this boiler house, which currently operates year-round, by another 30%. It should be noted that previously, the load on "Baskuat" was reduced by 12% due to the modernization of heating networks in the city and the connection of facilities to quarter boiler houses, - the press service of the akim of Zhetysu region reports.According to the regional department of energy and housing and communal services, the 2024-2025 heating season is underway in the region in regular mode. Heat is continuously supplied to 1,330 social sector facilities and 1,682 multi-storey residential buildings in the region. All heat supply enterprises and budgetary sector facilities of the region are covered with the regulatory fuel reserve. The population's need for coal in the heating season in the region is 428.5 thousand tons. To date, 98% of this required volume has been sold to the population. In preparation for the heating season, repairs have been carried out on 2 turbines, 40 boiler houses, 156 km of water pipelines and 13.5 km of heating systems, 1.1 thousand km of electrical networks and 134 transformer substations."This year, a number of heating system projects will be implemented. For example, it is planned to launch the first stage of a gas turbine station on the basis of the "Baskuat" boiler house in Taldykorgan, with a capacity of 26 MW of electricity and 19 Gcal/h of heat energy, by the next heating season at the expense of private investment. The project will be implemented in 5 stages. As a result of its implementation, 315 MW of electricity and 252 Gcal/h of heat energy will be produced. The project is expected to be fully completed in 2027. Also, work is underway to implement the first stage of the project to modernize and expand the existing CHP by installing a new combined heat and power plant with a capacity of 21 MW in Tekeli city at the expense of private investments. In addition, a boiler house with a capacity of 49 Gcal/h is being built in Taldykorgan city at the expense of budget funds. Its construction is planned to be completed in October 2025, that is, before the start of the next heating season,” the regional energy and heating department said in a statement.In general, 24 main energy facilities with a total capacity of 540 Gcal/h operate in the centralized heat supply system in the region. The length of heat networks is 393 km.Recall that on the eve of this year's heating season, toxic gas detectors were installed in 1,039 private residential buildings inhabited by families from socially vulnerable groups to ensure fire safety. Between 2022 and 2024, such sensors were installed in about 5,000 homes. Press service of the Zhetysu region akim.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/925444

THE MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND HIGHER EDUCATION OF THE RK HELD OFFICIAL MEETINGS WITH THE HEADS OF LEADING UNIVERSITIES OF THE UNITED KINGDOMFrom January 23 to 25, 2025, a delegation of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, led by Minister Sayasat Nurbek, visited a number of higher education institutions in the United Kingdom as part of a working visit. During the visit, the Minister held meetings with the heads of leading higher education institutions, including Cardiff, Glasgow and Heriot-Watt Universities.On January 23, Sayasat Nurbek visited Cardiff University and held talks with the President of the University, Wendy Larner. The parties discussed strengthening cooperation in the field of scientific research and academic exchanges, as well as the prospects for implementing joint educational programs.On January 24, a visit was made to the University of Glasgow, one of the leading universities of the Russell Group. Plans for further development of cooperation in the field of higher education were discussed during the meeting. The University of Glasgow has expressed its intention to open a branch at one of the Kazakh universities, which will be an important step in the development of international educational partnerships.On January 25, the Minister visited Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, a long-term partner of the Aktobe Regional University named after K. Zhubanov. Current projects and opportunities for expanding cooperation in the field of scientific research and educational initiatives were discussed.During the visit, special attention was paid to demonstrating the research potential of universities, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.The Minister also met with Kazakh students studying under the international program "Bolashak", as well as foreign students, and spoke at a meeting of the Central Asian Students' Association at the University of Edinburgh. In his speech, he noted the importance of internationalizing education and science as key factors for the sustainable development of Kazakhstan, and also called on students to actively participate in the development of scientific initiatives.The working visit of Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, was an important step in strengthening international cooperation in the field of science and higher education between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/925094

INTERIM RESULTS: 79 THOUSAND APPLICANTS TOOK THE UNT IN JANUARY IN TWO WEEKSOver 79 thousand people took the test in two weeks of the UNT in January. About 70% of applicants scored the cut-off score. According to the test results, the average score was 65 points. The highest score was 137, which was scored by two students.76.8% of the test participants passed the test in Kazakh, 23.1% in Russian, and 46 people in English.The majority of applicants, 16.9%, passed the combination of subjects "Mathematics-Physics" and "Biology-Chemistry". 10.3% chose the combination "Creative Exam". The least chosen combination is “Chemistry-Physics”, which was passed by 105 people.Thanks to the creation of favorable conditions for applicants with special educational needs, 203 applicants took part in the January UNT.Applicants can appeal within 30 minutes after the end of the test, in which case the certificate will be available in the test taker’s personal account after the decision on the appeal is made.Currently, the results of 111 people have been canceled. Of these, 70 applicants were denied the opportunity to take the test due to attempts to carry prohibited items such as smartphones and cheat sheets, and 41 people were expelled from the audience for violating the rules during the test. No other individuals were identified.It should be noted that after the end of the 2025 UNT, the video recordings of the test will be analyzed until October 31 of the calendar year. If the facts of using prohibited substances or violating the rules are revealed, the applicant's UNT results will be canceled.As a reminder, the January UNT will be held from January 13 to February 10. About 167 thousand applicants expressed their intention to participate in the test. National Testing Center of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/925252

The capital's municipal services continue to work in an enhanced mode around the clock. They remove dozens of cubic meters of snow from the city every day, the official website of the Astana akimat reports.On the night of January 26 to January 27, municipal services removed more than 48 thousand cubic meters of snow from Astana in 3,688 flights.On the morning of January 27, more than 2,300 road workers and more than 1,700 special equipment were mobilized for snow removal.Since the beginning of the winter season, more than 4 million cubic meters of snow have been removed from the city to landfills in 321,291 heavy truck flights.First of all, according to the rules, places with the highest traffic intensity are cleared to avoid traffic jams on the roads. Also, areas with medium intensity - squares, areas near train stations, sidewalks, entrances to social facilities, etc. will be cleaned.Cleaning of central streets, places where passenger transport routes pass, stops and sidewalks is also a priority.There are several equipped snow polygons in the city. They are equipped with a system for reading license plates of dump trucks, video surveillance cameras are installed here, and lighting is turned on.We ask residents and guests of the capital to be careful on the roads, follow safety rules, and not go on long trips if there is a storm warning.In case of an emergency, call "112".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/924804

A new center for educating children aged 3-10 years old in knowledge and art has been opened in the Prigorodny settlement of the capital, the official website of the Astana akimat reported.In the “AQYL Education” development center, children under 10 years old will learn basic skills, chess, robotics and English for free.“This is a modern educational space that allows every child to discover their talent and develop skills that are important for their future. Our teachers are highly qualified specialists with extensive experience in working with children. They recognize the abilities of each student, do their best to develop them and make the learning process interesting. Each program is designed taking into account the age characteristics and individual needs of children. I believe that spacious, safe and equipped classrooms will increase children's interest in learning,” says Gulzhan Ormanova, director of the “AQYL Education” children's development center.150 children are accepted here in 2 shifts. Starting from the preparatory group for school, an extended group for students works. For children, physical education, thinking and fine motor skills development classes are held. In addition, speech therapists and psychologists will help to improve children's speech skills. And for primary school students, chess, English and robotics are taught."In order to ensure free education for children, we plan to provide funding from the state under the "Damu" program. This will reduce the financial burden on parents and allow children to receive a quality education," concluded Gulzhan Ormanova. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/924889

The JOLTAP project, which allows unemployed city residents to find a “shovel in both hands” and improve their financial situation, is ongoing in the capital. So far, more than 9 thousand residents of the capital have improved their qualifications and found jobs, the official website of the Astana akimat reports.Training programs based on the project are designed based on the demands of the labor market. For example, the basics of furniture making can be studied for free through the project. Those who master this skill will learn how to make and assemble furniture. This is because the demand for custom-made furniture is growing in today's labor market.The course “Basics of Case Furniture Making” in the JOLTAP project is conducted by Marat Bazarbekov. The teacher, who has 6 years of experience in this field, says that he came to the project by chance.“Like other furniture makers, I first made a wardrobe for my own home. After seeing the result, I decided to do this professionally. So I got a job in one of the furniture shops in the capital. There I learned the basics of assembly and installation, and additionally studied the information available on the Internet related to this industry. After making furniture, I applied to participate in the “Targetologist” course at the JOLTAP project to learn how to sell it effectively. Since I was conducting furniture-making courses at that time, I asked if the project had a furniture-making course. I then expressed my offer and thus became a teacher of the newly opened course,” says Marat Bazarbekov.According to the course teacher, participants will get acquainted with the technology of making cabinet furniture in detail in 8 days.“Those who choose this course will get acquainted with the technology of making furniture for 6 days, and will learn how to practically measure furniture and draw its design. On the seventh day, students will take an exam on the knowledge they have gained. And on the last day, they will make furniture in my workshop and take it with them as a gift on behalf of the JOLTAP project,” he says.According to Marat Bazarbekov, designers and furniture assemblers also come to this course to improve their skills.“As I have noticed, there are designers and furniture assemblers among the students who came to the course. They aim to improve their skills in this area and increase their income. There is a shortage of furniture makers in our country, which is why they do not have time to fulfill orders on time. And I want every Kazakhstani to receive quality furniture. Therefore, I would like to train furniture makers within the framework of the project and provide qualified craftsmen to the market,” he says.It should be noted that the JOLTAP short-term training program is available to residents of Astana aged 18-50. After training, participants will be awarded a certificate. And the candidates of graduates will be advertised for free in the JUMYS TAP Telegram-bot.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/924906

At the initiative of the President, this year has been declared the Year of Working Professions in Kazakhstan. Special attention is paid to the work of technical specialists who play an important role in ensuring the vitality of cities. Among them are employees of Astana-AEK JSC, which provides the capital with uninterrupted electricity, the official website of the city administration reports.One of the employees of the enterprise, senior foreman of the Baikonur district power grid (ZHE), Darkhan Ybash, has been working in the energy sector for more than 10 years.Darkhan graduated from the university with a degree in "Electric Power Engineering". He has been working at Astana-AEK JSC since 2012.He started at the enterprise as a 3rd-category electrician. He constantly improved his professional skills and earned the respect and trust of his colleagues thanks to his hard work."Despite the adverse weather conditions, the time of day and other difficulties, we accurately fulfill the assigned tasks. Our main task is to ensure reliable and high-quality operation of district networks,” said Darkhan.He emphasized the importance of the President’s initiative to support working professionals.“I am glad that 2025 has been declared the “Year of Working Professions”. This initiative will not only demonstrate the importance of working professionals, but will also help attract young people to technical professions, which is very important for the development of our country,” says the master.At Astana-AEK, special attention is paid to the professional growth of employees. Here, they value initiative and professionalism, and also support development and create conditions for career growth. According to Darkhan, it is these qualities that help the company remain a leader in its field. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/924917

The implementation of the “People's Participatory Budget” project continues in the capital, within the framework of which citizens will have the opportunity to improve and repair their yards. District akimats are now accepting applications, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The “People's Participatory Budget” project is aimed at supporting citizens' initiatives aimed at major repairs of their yards, opening squares, parks and other public places.The program consists of 7 stages: creating an expert council, accepting applications, analyzing project proposals, voting, summarizing, creating and implementing work plans.The Sarayshyk district akimat has already started accepting applications from residents. It will last until March 1. During this time, participants must prepare a development plan, indicating specific changes and budget calculations.Completed projects are uploaded to the “Useful Links” section of the district akimat's official website, where the “People's Participatory Budget-2025” tab is located. After technical analysis and verification, applications will proceed to the voting stage.Voting will take place from April 6 to 24. To do this, you need to log in to the district akimat website or the Egov Mobile application using an electronic digital signature.One resident can vote for only one project. Winners will be determined in three categories: up to 40 apartments, up to 100 apartments, and more than 100 apartments.Applications have been accepted in the Saryarka district of the capital since January 20. The “Budget with People’s Participation” project has been successfully implemented in the district since 2019. During this time, 121 resident initiatives have been implemented. Last year alone, 66 yards were renovated, 43 of which were implemented thanks to the participation of city residents.Residents of the Nura district can also apply to participate in the program until March 1. As part of the program, more than 100 yards in Astana are renovated annually. By participating in the project, residents can submit their ideas for improving their yards.Residents of the Baikonur district can submit their applications to the official Internet resource of the akimat www.baikonyr-astana.kz in the section "Budget with People's Participation-2025".To submit an application, you must fill out an application (indicate the name of the project, its description), attach a sketch and estimate (may be approximate), photos of the current state and, if desired, a presentation. This section also contains the rules of this project, a sample project proposal, deadlines for project activities, and the composition of the expert council.The Almaty district akimat also accepts applications. Only residents of this district can participate in the project.The acceptance of applications in the Yesil district began on January 23. It will also last until March 1.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/924944