On December 12, Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Sharlapayev arrived in Semey on a working trip.The first event was a meeting of the Minister with residents of the Abai region, which took place in the building of Alikhan Bokeikhan University. During the meeting, Kanat Sharlapayev noted the positive dynamics in the region's economy. Thus, the volume of exports of manufacturing products increased by 46% compared to last year. In addition, 2.3 billion tenge was allocated for the development of water supply and sanitation systems for the implementation of 8 projects in cities, and 3.8 billion tenge for 16 projects in rural settlements.The issues raised by local residents related to monitoring government support in the construction industry, measures to increase the competitiveness of domestic products on the world market, as well as the shortage of qualified personnel in the industry. The Minister noted that control over the use of domestic materials is carried out by the customer, copyright and technical supervision. However, administrative liability for non-compliance with these requirements has not yet been provided. In this regard, the Ministry is working on proposals to amend the Code of Administrative Offences, which proposes to provide for liability in relation to contractors.Kanat Sharlapayev also reported on the existing measures to support small and medium-sized businesses in industry. These include preferential loans from development institutions at 9%, leasing financing at a rate of 3% for light industry enterprises and 9% for small and medium–sized businesses, as well as reimbursement of up to 40% of modernization and accreditation costs.The Minister stressed that new professional standards are being developed and updated to provide the industry with qualified personnel. For example, this year 13 standards were developed for such industries as mechanical engineering, metallurgy, chemical production and the construction industry. It is planned to develop 40 professional standards in 2025 and 101 in 2026.The Minister also held a reception for citizens on personal issues. The main part of the appeals concerned housing construction in the region and support for domestic producers. The Minister listened to the appeals, provided detailed answers and gave specific instructions to representatives of the Committees of Industry and Construction and Housing and Communal Services, as well as the regional akimat.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/902074

On December 12, Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Sharlapayev visited key industrial enterprises of the region as part of a working trip to the Abai region.The first facility was SemAZ LLP, specializing in the production of agricultural and automotive equipment. The plant produces tractors of the brands "Belarus", "JINMA", "YTO", trucks "Shacman", "Ural", "DongFeng", "GAZ" and "Hino", as well as buses "DongFeng" and "Zhongtong". The company's production capacity is impressive: up to 3,500 tractors, 10,000 trucks and 1,200 buses per year.Next, the Minister visited Daewoo Bus Kazakhstan LLP, which produces DAEWOO urban and suburban buses, as well as GAZ minibuses. The production process includes the assembly and welding of body parts, painting, final assembly, leakproofness testing and product compliance with established standards.He also visited Semey Kurylys Materialdary LLP, which produces asbestos-cement products. The assortment includes chrysotile cement sheet, asbestos board and autoclaved aerated concrete. The annual production capacity of the enterprise is 2.97 million square meters. m of chrysotile cement sheet, 500 tons of asbestos cardboard and 60 thousand cubic meters of autoclaved aerated concreteSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/903027

Today, as part of his trip to the Abai region, Minister of Industry and Construction Kanat Sharlapayev visited a number of construction and industrial facilities.First of all, the Minister got acquainted with the apartment buildings built in the Karagaily neighborhood of Semey. These are 9-storey 2-entrance houses made of silicate bricks.This year, the region faces the task of commissioning housing in the amount of 404.7 thousand square meters.m., which will allow 3.8 thousand families to improve their living conditions. According to the akimat, 1.8 billion tenge has been disbursed. Additionally, 12.5 billion tenge is provided for the purchase of 790 rental apartments with the right of purchase for socially vulnerable segments of the population.Next, Kanat Sharlapaev visited EIKOS LLP. The company is engaged in tire recycling and is also one of the largest suppliers of tire products. This year, the project "Phased construction of a complex for the processing of waste generated during the operation of motor transport with the release of finished products" is being implemented. The planned capacity is 5.7 thousand tons of used tires. The project cost is 2.3 billion tenge, and 100 new jobs will also be created.The Minister visited Semipalatinsk Shoe Factory LLP. The manufactured products are protective footwear for various industries and footwear for law enforcement agencies and the military using natural and artificial leather. The company sells them through the public procurement system and on orders. The production capacity is 150,000 pairs per year, and the factory employs 125 people.Kanat Sharlapayev also got acquainted with the activities of PK Semey Cement Plant LLP. The company was established on the basis of the Semipalatinsk Cement Plant, the first production line of which was commissioned in 1958. The main activity is the production and sale of cement, limestone, clay, groundwater, and vitrofyra mining. In January-November 2024, the production volume amounted to 1 million tons of cement, which is 7.4% more than in the corresponding period last year.In the Abai region, work is actively underway to develop the manufacturing industry, and one of the key areas is the production of Portland cement. The company holds a significant share in this segment.The Minister visited Semey Sewing Factory LLP. The plant is engaged in the processing of toll-free raw materials for further processing and production of products on request. The company produces special, medical and professional clothing. The production capacity is 12,000 units per month. At the end of December 2024, it is planned to launch a new sewing workshop with the purchase of new technological sewing equipment.After that, Kanat Sharlapayev visited Kazpoligraf LLP. The plant is engaged in the production of paper and cardboard products. Kazpoligraf is one of the largest manufacturers of a wide range of packaging materials in Central Asia.Kazpoligraf carries out a full cycle of packaging production from design to product delivery to the customer. To date, the Unified Industrialization Map includes a project to launch a new production line for the production of cardboard packaging for liquid products (Pure-Pak). The launch is planned for the 1st quarter of 2025. The project cost is 6 billion tenge.Kanat Sharlapayev got acquainted with the activities of JSC Semipalatinsk Machine-Building Plant. The company produces polyethylene pipes, spare parts for wagons, fire extinguishers, etc. Among them are the GT-TB tracked tractor transporter and spare parts for them, rolling stock components, trailed vehicles, engines for special equipment, rigging kits for armored vehicles. In addition, the plant plans to implement a project for the assembly of freight wagons. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/903088

Kanat Sharlapayev visited Kazpoligraf LLP, which manufactures paper and cardboard products. The plant is one of the largest producers of a wide range of packaging materials in Central Asia.Carries out a full cycle of packaging production from design to product delivery to the customer. To date, the Unified Industrialization Map includes a project to launch a new production line for the production of cardboard packaging for liquid products (Pure-Pak). The launch is planned for the 1st quarter of 2025. The project cost is 6 billion tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/903215

Today, on December 13, Assel Zhumagulova, Head of the Legal Department of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, was awarded the title of "PERSON OF THE YEAR OF NEW KAZAKHSTAN"The contest was organized in order to widely disseminate the Message of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev "A just state. One nation. A thriving society." Asel Zhumagulov took part and, becoming the winner, was awarded the order of the "MAN OF THE YEAR OF New Kazakhstan". Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/903262

According to the results of 11 months, positive dynamics was observed in the main sectors of the manufacturing industry, with an increase of 5.3%. This was announced during a Government meeting by Vice Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Saparbekov. In the sectors supervised by the Ministry, the volume of production increased by 6.1%.The growth was achieved due to an increase in the metallurgical industry by 7.2%, mechanical engineering by 6.9%, chemistry by 8.4%, finished metal products by 29.5%, furniture by 12.8%.For the first time since 2016, the metallurgical industry showed an increase of 7.2%, which was achieved by increasing the production volumes of a number of large enterprises, such as Kazchrome, Evrazkaspianstal, and Kazferstal. In particular, it is necessary to note the ongoing work to restore the full functioning of the Qarm.Also, the indicators of the ferrous metallurgy industry, where the growth was 10.8%, were positively influenced by the measures taken to load domestic producers with the necessary volume of scrap. The output of cast iron increased by 14.4%, steel by 6.3%, and flat rolled products by 20.4%.Non-ferrous metallurgy showed an increase of 104.8% due to an increase in copper production by 13.3%, zinc by 0.8% and aluminum by 1.5%.Mechanical engineering shows growth at the level of 6.9% due to an increase in the output of agricultural machinery by 15.4%, railway transport by 1.6 times, electrical equipment by 8.1%, electronic and optical equipment and computers by 1.7 times.The production of household appliances increased 4.4 times due to the launch of new production facilities, in 2023 it was 52 thousand, in 11 months of 2024 – 231.1 thousand units.In the chemical industry, production increased by 8.4%, due to an increase in the production of sulfuric acid by 20%, yellow phosphorus by 13.2%, as well as a planned increase in the design capacity of polypropylene production by 49%.Also, positive dynamics is observed in the production of finished metal products by 29.5%, furniture by 12.8% and paper by 10.2%.The combined growth of these industries covers the decline in the production of building materials, rubber and plastic products, and light industry.In general, in order to maintain and increase the growth dynamics of the manufacturing industry, the Ministry continues to work on providing affordable raw materials to domestic enterprises through the conclusion of agreements with producers of raw materials. To date, 25 agreements have been concluded in non-ferrous metallurgy.The list of goods, works and services subject to exemption from the national regime is expanded as necessary. Seizures have been established for more than 4.5 thousand goods of domestic production.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/904129

As of December 1, 2024, the number of recipients of social benefits in case of job loss from the State Social Insurance Fund (hereinafter referred to as the State Social Insurance Fund) amounted to 275.7 thousand people, while 235.6 thousand citizens were paid this year. The total amount of payments amounted to 79.3 billion tenge.In accordance with current legislation, dismissed employees receive social benefits for job loss from 1 to 6 months, depending on the length of service in the compulsory social insurance system and income for the last 24 months. The payment is made at the expense of the State Social Insurance Fund in the amount of up to 45% of the lost income.To assign a payment to a dismissed employee, it is necessary:- log in to the portal eGov.kz;- in the "Employment and employment" section, select the "Registration of job seekers" service;- order the service online by filling in all the fields, and send an application by signing its EDS;- within one day, the career center (hereinafter referred to as the CC) at the applicant's place of residence will offer vacancies;- if a job is not found, the status of unemployed will be assigned remotely within 3 working days (if necessary, an employee of the CC will contact the applicant to collect additional information).This online service can also be obtained through the Electronic Labor Exchange (enbek.kz ).If there is information about registration as an unemployed person, the information system of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection will send an SMS message to a mobile phone for consent to the provision of services for the purpose of payment from the State Social Insurance Fund in a proactive format. If you agree, you must reply to an SMS message. The payment will be made automatically.Recall that the social payment in case of job loss at the expense of the State Social Insurance Fund is carried out regardless of the reasons for dismissal and is intended to support an unemployed person during the period when he is looking for work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/903575

The military units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan are an integral part of the system for ensuring public safety and effective emergency response. The Ministry of Emergency Situations has four military units of civil defense: military unit 28237 – the village of Uzynagash in the Almaty region, military unit 52859 — the city of Karaganda, military unit 68303 — the city of Semey, military unit 20982 — the city of Aktobe. Each of these parts is named after Kazakhstani heroes: Bauyrzhan Momyshuly, Martbek Mamraev, Kasym Kaisenov and Yeset batyr Kokiuli. "In 2024, military units actively participated in a variety of activities aimed at preventing, eliminating emergencies and rescuing victims. Since the beginning of the year, they have carried out 171 missions, ensuring the participation of more than 1.5 thousand military personnel and 97 units of special and engineering equipment," said Colonel Alexey Sovetov, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Civil Defense and Military Units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. At the beginning of the year, during the winter period, military units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations were involved in the evacuation of people and equipment to safe areas. More than 1,000 citizens were evacuated from dangerous areas, and 413 pieces of equipment were freed from snowdrifts and other obstacles. During the floods, when the country faced the threat of floods, the military rescue units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations showed high efficiency and efficiency. During this period, 2,227 people were evacuated, and extensive measures were taken to protect settlements and infrastructure from flooding. In particular, 488,668 sandbags were harvested to strengthen coastlines, 295,616 m3 of water were pumped out of flooded areas, 2,876 objects were disinfected, which helped prevent the spread of infections. The military units carried out the loading and delivery of humanitarian supplies to the affected areas. Military rescue formations took part in major international exercises such as Kazspas-2025, RCSHU ZHER, KYS, and KOKTEM. During these exercises, real tasks were worked out to rescue people, eliminate the consequences of emergencies, as well as interact with international partners in crisis situations. This year, 623 conscripted military personnel from 16 regions of the country were drafted into the ranks of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, which contributed to strengthening the staffing and increasing combat readiness. Work is currently underway on the construction of new military camps for military units 20982 and 68303 in Aktobe and Abai regions, as well as the renovation of military camps for the remaining units. To increase mobility and responsiveness in responding to emergencies, the second rescue battalions of military units have been relocated to the cities of Almaty, Uralsk, Ust-Kamenogorsk and Kostanay. This decision made it possible to significantly reduce the time for the transfer of forces and equipment to the emergency zone. In order to increase security in emergency situations and participate in anti-terrorist operations in military units, special-purpose units "Aybat" were created, designed to protect humanitarian supplies, control facilities and ensure the safety of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in emergency zones. The military rescue units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations continue their work to ensure safety, prompt response to emergencies and protect citizens from any threats. Strengthening mobility, efficiency and collaboration with other structures remains a priority for further improvement of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/904264

Kindergartens, schools and creative centers have appeared in Astana, Turkestan, Kostanay, Kyzylorda, Aktobe, Pavlodar and West Kazakhstan regions.Two villages of the Turkestan region, Enbekshi Dikhan and Mankent, received new schools at once. One of them was built as part of the Comfortable School national project initiated by the Head of State and is designed for 600 student places. The schools meet modern safety requirements and are equipped with the necessary equipment. It should be noted that this is the second comfortable school in the Turkestan region.And in the capital, the eleventh comfortable school for 4 thousand students in two shifts opened its doors. It is located in the Urker residential area. The new school will help solve the problem of overcrowding. In total, 24 schools will be built in Astana by 2026 as part of the Comfortable School national project.A new school with 400 students has been commissioned in the city of Uralsk, West Kazakhstan region. It provides areas for reading books, creative and recreational spaces for children, and individual lockers. There are sports and assembly halls, a library, a dining room, three workshops and 36 subject rooms.Two kindergartens have been opened in the cities of Kostanay and Arkalyk, Kostanay region. New preschool organizations meet all modern standards. They include bedrooms and game rooms, choreographic, gymnastic, music and sports halls, offices for a teacher-psychologist, speech therapist, additional education and medical facilities. In total, more than 560 preschool organizations have been opened in the country since the beginning of this year.A number of additional education facilities have been opened in four regions of the country. For example, an art school was opened in the village of Badamsha, Kargaly district, Aktobe region. About 550 children will study art in five areas of additional education.In the Zhanakorgan district of the Kyzylorda region, two additional education organizations have started working at once – the Palace of Schoolchildren and the School of Arts. More than 250 rural children will be able to study there in 19 areas of additional education.Today, a modern House of children's Creativity "Samgau", built on behalf of the Head of State, opened in the city of Ekibastuz, Pavlodar region. The facility is equipped with high-tech equipment for teaching children according to scientific and technical programs "A new model of the system of additional education for children" in 12 areas. The center will be able to receive up to 3,000 children daily. This includes students with special educational needs.It should be noted that since the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year, more than 500 educational organizations have opened.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/904050

На заседании Правительства рассмотрены итоги социально-экономического развития Казахстана за январь-ноябрь текущего года.Заместитель Премьер-Министра – министр национальной экономики Нурлан Байбазаров доложил, что за отчетный период рост экономики составил 4,4%. Положительная динамика в реальном секторе составила 5%, в сфере услуг – 4,5%.Среди отраслей наибольший рост демонстрируют сельское хозяйство и строительство. Торговля выросла на 8,2%, услуги транспорта – на 8,1%, обрабатывающая промышленность – на 5,3%.Инвестиции в основной капитал выросли на 3,1%. Объем инвестиций вырос в образовании в 2,2 раза, научной и технической деятельности – на 42,1%, транспорте – на 27,2%, обрабатывающей промышленности – на 18%.В январе-октябре внешнеторговый товарооборот республики составил $116,9 млрд. Экспорт достиг $68,5 млрд, в том числе обработанных товаров – $23,3 млрд, импорт – $48,4 млрд. В целом положительный торговый баланс РК равен $20,1 млрд.Обрабатывающая промышленность сохраняет положительные темпы роста. Объем производства ускорился до 5,3%.За январь-ноябрь текущего года введено 16,3 млн кв. метров жилья, что на 8,3% больше показателя соответствующего периода прошлого года.Валовый выпуск продукции сельского хозяйства увеличился на 13,4%. Благодаря завершению основного сбора урожая рост в растениеводстве составил 19,9%.По словам Н.Байбазарова, для обеспечения экономического роста центральным и местным исполнительным органам необходимо сделать акцент на следующих мерах:1. Усилить контроль за освоением бюджетных средств в строительстве, завершить строительство арендного жилья и дорог;2. Обеспечить завершение и ввод до конца этого года запланированных инвестиционных проектов в обрабатывающей промышленности;3. Усилить контроль и освоение средств, выделенных на строительство жилья и поддержку машиностроения;4. Администраторам бюджетных программ обеспечить полное освоение средств;5. Обеспечить бесперебойную транспортировку и реализацию зерна, в том числе на экспорт.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/904114

Since the beginning of the year, the population of Kazakhstan has increased by 210,139 people. As of November 1, the total number of residents in the country was 20,243,981.According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Turkestan region is the leader in natural growth. The population of the region increased by 36,628 people. The next places are the cities of Shymkent (20,348 people) and Astana (19,258 people).In the first ten months of the year, 309,310 babies were born in Kazakhstan. The highest birth rates were recorded in Turkestan and Mangystau regions.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/903493

On the eve of Independence Day, a new outpatient clinic was opened in the village of Kutarys, Sairam district. The solemn event was attended by Akim of Turkestan region Darkhan Satybaldy, who congratulated the residents on this significant event.– I sincerely congratulate you on the upcoming Independence Day holiday! May our independence be eternal and the prestige of the country be high! In his Message to the people, President Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich instructed to provide villages with medical facilities. As part of the national pilot project "Modernization of healthcare in rural areas", 49 primary health care facilities were built in the region in 2024. 3 facilities were allocated for the Sairam district. Today we are present at the opening of the first of 49 outpatient clinics built this year in the region. In addition, in addition to the national project, 6 more facilities have been built at the expense of the regional budget and investors. Thanks to these medical institutions, more than 90,000 rural residents will have access to high–quality medical care," Darkhan Satybaldy said.The new facility in a village with a population of about 5,000 people will provide primary health care. The outpatient clinic has general practitioners' reception rooms, an office for women, a day hospital, a physical therapy room, vaccination rooms, procedures, diagnostics and filtration. All rooms are equipped with the necessary equipment.On the same day, the construction of a new medical center in the village of Abayyl, Tyulkubassky district, which was put into operation, was completed. In addition, a modern medical and obstetric center has been opened in the village of Karabastau, Ordabasi district. The villagers expressed their gratitude for the attention paid to their needs and highly appreciated the improvement of the medical infrastructure.This year, 49 primary health care facilities are planned to be built in the Turkestan region as part of the national project "Modernization of rural healthcare". Among them: 20 outpatient clinics, 23 paramedic and obstetric centers and 6 medical centers. By the end of the year, 48 of them are planned to be put into operation, one facility is being built at the expense of a private investor. Most of the buildings are already ready, and they are equipped with all the necessary equipment to provide high-quality medical services. Many institutions have been moved to new buildings instead of the old ones.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/903494

On the eve of Independence Day, a basic secondary school "Ainabulak" with 600 places was opened in the rural district of Mankent, Sayram district. The new educational institution was built at the expense of the regional budget.At the opening ceremony, Akim of the region Darkhan Satybaldy congratulated the residents on a double holiday and wished success to teachers and students.– Today we meet at a joyful moment. The President of the country pays special attention to the development of education and rural areas. The region is actively working in this direction. This school has all the conditions for learning. All this is being done for the sake of the well–being of the younger generation," said Darkhan Amangeldievich.The school building consists of three floors and is built in a modern style, taking into account all the requirements. The educational institution is equipped with a modern material and technical base. The school has a canteen, study and laboratory rooms, and a sports hall made according to the latest standards. Workshops for boys and girls, a medical room, computer science and robotics classrooms are also provided.It is worth noting that 50 schools are under construction in the Turkestan region this year, 29 of which are being built as part of the Comfort School project. To date, 2 schools have already been commissioned under this program.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/903495

Akim of Turkestan region Darkhan Satybaldy visited a number of social and business facilities, got acquainted with their work and checked the implementation of new projects as part of a working trip to Sairam district.The head of the region visited the new building of the police station in the rural district of Karabulak. The two-storey building was commissioned this year. Comfortable working conditions have been created here for law enforcement officers.In addition, Darkhan Satybaldy got acquainted with the activities of the enterprise of the public association "CA TABLE GROUP Mugedekter Kogami" in the Sairam district. The company produces wet and dry wipes, as well as dry washing powders. Currently, 20 people are employed there. The akim of the region listened to the proposals of the project managers and instructed the heads of relevant departments and the akim of the district to pay attention to the development of entrepreneurship.After visiting key facilities in the district, Darkhan Satybaldy gave a number of instructions to responsible managers: to increase the number of production sites, open new enterprises, and improve the work of educational and healthcare institutions.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/903496

Today, akim of the district Arman Abdullayev checked the fulfillment of tasks for the development, improvement and improvement of the appearance of the city of Saryagash, and also conducted a detour along the republican highway A-15.During the inspection, work was carried out on cleaning, landscaping and tidying up the territory along an important highway. According to the results of the inspection, the akim of the district gave appropriate instructions to the mayor of Saryagash A. Eshankul. Murat Baigabulov, the responsible deputy, was instructed to carefully monitor the progress of the work.As part of the plan for the development and improvement of the city, weeds were mowed down along the A-15 highway, fences were installed in order, as well as garbage collection. Work to improve the appearance of the city continues. In particular, illegal billboards were removed and billboards repaired. In total, 5 units of special equipment and 50 workers are involved in the work.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/903497

On the eve of Independence Day, a new kindergarten was opened in the village of Akzhar, Saryagash district. The opening ceremony of the kindergarten "Baldauren 2050" was attended by Deputy akim of the district Nurpolat Talipov. Together with the elders of the village, he thanked the local entrepreneur, the founder of the kindergarten, Rimma Kozhageldieva, who took on such a noble task and allowed our kids to be brought up in a modern kindergarten.The Baldauren 2050 nursery for 195 places provides permanent jobs for 23 villagers and plans to accept children aged 3 to 6 years. The nursery is equipped with modern equipment. There are special sports, song-and-air halls and classrooms for methodologists, psychologists, speech therapists, and others.It is worth noting that, on behalf of the head of state, measures are being taken to ensure equal starting opportunities for all children. To increase the coverage of preschool education and training for children, a step-by-step plan for the launch of preschool organizations for 2023-2027 has been developed. Today, the Turkestan region is among the regions that have achieved high rates of preschool education and upbringing for children.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/903498

Within the framework of the republican program "Taza Kazakhstan" and in order to form environmental awareness and responsibility for the cleanliness of the environment, the Youth Resource Center of the Department of Public Development of the Turkestan region organized a clean–up day called "Tabigatty korgau - adamzattyn boryshy".The clean-up day was held in one of the squares of the city of Turkestan and on the territory of the historical and cultural center of the city of Sauran. The event was attended by employees of the regional youth center, representatives of the Sauransky district and volunteers. The participants of the clean-up were engaged in garbage collection, landscaping of green areas and vegetation care, contributing to the cleanliness and attractiveness of the environment.The participants noted the importance of caring for nature and stressed that work to promote ecological culture and preserve the environment will continue.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/903499

A delegation led by First Deputy Akim of Turkestan region Zulpyhar Zholdasov visited Turkey as part of a working trip and met with Firuz Baglikaya, President of the TURSAB Tourism Association.The meeting discussed ways to develop cooperation in the field of tourism. Zulpikhar Zholdasov familiarized the Turkish side with the tourism potential of the Turkestan region and spoke about the work carried out to attract Turkish tourists to the region."Direct flights from Turkestan have been opened, new hotels are being built. The region is developing not only pilgrimage tourism, but also other destinations. Our task is to increase the interest of Turkish tourists in Turkestan," said the head of the regional delegation.Firuz Baglikaya, President of the TURSAB Association, stressed that interest in Turkestan among Turkish citizens is high, and said that Turkish travel companies are ready to step up work in this direction.In addition, the delegation of the region held a meeting with travel companies – members of the TURSAB association. At the meeting, the heads of companies such as BInrota turizm, Fly Express turizm, Seyir Travel, Dunya Degismeden, Everest Travel, Ejder turizm and others were presented with the tourism potential of Turkestan, as well as investment opportunities in the region.Zulpikhar Zholdasov noted the active development of the tourism industry in the Turkestan region and spoke about new tourist sites in the region.The purpose of the visit to Istanbul is to give a new impetus to economic and cultural ties between the two countries, paying special attention to creating conditions for attracting Turkish tourists to Turkestan.Following the talks, a delegation of Turkish travel companies intends to take part in the upcoming forum of tour operators, which will be held in Turkestan.It should be noted that the TURSAB Travel Association is the largest organization uniting about 16,000 travel companies in Turkey.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/903500

Snow removal works are actively underway on roads of regional significance. The communal enterprise Ontustik Zholdary employs 59 units of special equipment and about 170 people to carry out the work.Currently, the roads have been cleared of snow and stable traffic has been ensured. The company's employees are also on duty.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/903501

Snow removal and prevention of icy conditions are systematically carried out in the Turkestan region.On December 15-16, 252 m3 of inert materials, including sand, and 46 tons of salt were used in the region. 65 units of special equipment were used for these purposes. In addition, 171 workers ensure timely and unhindered movement of drivers in difficult weather conditions.On these days, employees of the Ontustik Zholdary enterprise released several cars from snow captivity in mountainous areas. Specialists are also on duty around the clock.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/903502