An accumulation of juvenile fish has been revealed at the Baksai water canal in Atyrau region.As of 19:00 hoursOn January 15, 2025, more than 1.8 million juvenile fish were rescued.Live juveniles are released into the Zhaiyk River, located 55 km from this canal. 60 people are taking part in the rescue. Among them are representatives of the akimat, military personnel, volunteers, fishing industry entities, 12 pieces of equipment are involved.During the rescue, the fish was in a semi-drowsy state due to the low dissolved oxygen content in the water caused by icing of the channel. When fish are released into the Zhaiyk River, their recovery and activation are observed.At the same time, work is underway to collect dead juveniles.The situation has been taken under special control.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/918611

In 2024, Kazakhstan began implementing a pilot project to place a government order for preschool education and training using the voucher financing methodology. Today, this system operates in cities such as Taraz (Zhambyl region), Turkestan, Shymkent, Uralsk and Astana. The pre-school Education voucher financing project provides access to government procurement for all pre-school organizations, including newly opened ones, provided they meet the established requirements. The main advantages are that parents are given the opportunity to choose a kindergarten on their own, which encourages healthy competition among both private and public preschool organizations. The system provides for a condition that ensures, first of all, transparency of the entire financing process, when "the money goes for the child, and not for the institution." The new system allows not only to simplify the procedure of queuing for a place in kindergarten, but also eliminates the factors of "catching places" and "rolling back numbers." It should be noted that one of the principles of voucher financing is to create dynamic competition and, consequently, improve the quality of services. The gradual scaling of the voucher financing system across the country is planned from 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/917959

Today, teachers from Turkestan watched the film "Ustaz", which was published with the support of the Ministry of Education and science of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Deputy akim of Turkestan region Yertay Altayev, director of the film Duman Altynbekuly, producer Abil Adilbek and actors who played the main roles spoke at the presentation of the film in the region, noting the high authority of great teachers in society.- Today, the requirements of the new age are increasing, education and education of the younger generation, which is able to compete with the countries of the world, has reached a new level. We are not without pride. The film" teacher " delves into every moment of this great profession, which is full of difficulties and fun. Today's film "teacher" once again proves that the name of the teacher is the greatest and most valuable profession. The film, which described the activities of the teacher without errors, consisting of great responsibility to the students and important steps towards their education and upbringing, is shown to teachers in all districts of the region,-said Ertai Kenzhebekovich.The script of the film, created by the famous journalist Beisen Kuranbek, was written by the wife of the deceased Gulmira Zerbay. The work tells about the experiences of a teacher who returned to his village and began teaching. The young specialist uses various approaches to instill in children a desire for knowledge. Inspires students to achieve a dream-goal.It should be noted that the purpose of the film is to raise the status of a teacher in society. The full-length film was filmed in the Semirechye region for almost a month.Press service of the Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/918325

In the Turkestan region, work is underway to improve infrastructure and gas supply. At the same time, systematic work is being done in Sairam district. Currently, 37 out of 42 settlements in the district are provided with natural gas. The construction of natural gas systems in the settlements of akarys and Oymauyt has been completed. These settlements will be connected after the completion of construction work due to their dependence on the pipeline of the settlements of Kutarys and Kyzalzhar. Last year, appropriate funds were allocated at the expense of the regional budget in the field of natural gas supply to settlements in the district, construction works are being carried out in the settlements of Kolkent, Kutarys and Kyzylzhar.In the case of completion of construction works in these villages, the indicator of gas supply in the district will reach 100%. It should be noted that there are 3 gas distribution stations that distribute gas to all settlements. In particular, there are gas distribution stations "Samsonovka" located in the village of Akbulak, "Sverdlov" located in the village of Zhibek Zholy, "Zhanakokam" No. 20 located in the village of Nurzhankorgan.In addition, there is a serious problem in the supply of drinking water. Last year, funds were provided for 14 facilities in Sairam district at the expense of the district budget for the supply of permanent drinking water to settlements, and today the construction of facilities has been completed. At the expense of the regional budget, the construction of drinking water in the village of Zhibek Zholy is completed, and the construction of 2 facilities is scheduled for this year. Major repairs of the water supply network in the village of Zhibek Zholy are carried out through the program "Auyl – El besigi".To date, construction and installation works have been completed, and drinking water is constantly being supplied to the population. Also, the construction of the drinking water system of the village of Karabulak is carried out in accordance with the production schedule. This year, work on the construction of drinking water pipes in the villages of Nurzhankorgan and Kozhakorgan in Arys rural district will be completed.Press service of the Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/918334

According to the instructions of the head of state Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, this year it is planned to build 19 million square meters of housing in the country. At the same time, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of the First Deputy akim of Turkestan region Zulpykhar Zholdasov. It was attended by the heads of the housing sector, akims of districts and cities through video-selector communication. The Majilis discussed the issues of housing coverage of the population of the region, the issuance of housing certificates to cover the down payment on mortgages, the provision of apartments to needy citizens of socially vulnerable categories, the solution of housing issues, including the introduction of mechanisms for subsidizing rent, the implementation of new changes in the law, and discussed the current state."As you know, the head of state signed the law of the Republic of Kazakhstan" "on amendments and additions to some legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on housing policy reform""." According to the new law, it is necessary to conduct explanatory work among the population. The president pays special attention to the construction of housing. Develop a project in this direction, – said Zulpykhar Sansyzbayuly.Last year, 1,174 families were provided with communal housing. And by the end of this year, it is planned to provide 578 rental apartments and 2,078 mortgage apartments to citizens who are on the waiting list for housing. In general, since the establishment of the Turkestan region, in the period from 2018 to 2024, 7,567 families on the waiting list have been provided with communal housing. It was also noted that it is necessary to actively conduct housing construction and attract investors. The issues raised at the meeting will be included in the minutes, and the progress will be under the control of the management. Support from the state for subsidizing rent and providing preferential mortgage loans will continue.Recall that in November last year, the president signed the law "on the reform of housing legislation". According to the new law, from May 24 this year, regardless of the category, citizens who do not have housing in their name for the last 5 years will be able to queue for housing.Press service of the Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/918603

Within the framework of the Republican environmental campaign "Clean Kazakhstan", initiated by the head of state Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, on behalf of the Akim of Zhetysai district Serik Mamytov, mass subbotniks were held in all rural districts, towns, cities of the district.During the Subbotnik, which involved about 500 residents and local entrepreneurs, 15 pieces of equipment, the territory of Parks and flower beds, historical monuments was cleared of grass, dead trees, streets and ditches were removed from solid household waste. The roots of the trees were whitewashed and seedlings were planted.– It is the duty of every citizen to keep the environment clean. In this regard, we invite all residents of the district to contribute to maintaining cleanliness and protecting nature. The Subbotnik will be held not only on the appointed days, but also throughout the year, when each resident will clean their yard and Circle, – said the mayor of the district.Press service of the Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/918605

The "Open Akimat" office of the Turkestan regional akimat is holding personal receptions of residents of the region according to the approved schedule. Today, for the first time, Deputy Akim of the region Beisenbai Tazhibayev personally received residents in the areas under his supervision and listened to their problems. Residents of the city of Turkestan and the Zhetysai, Sauran, Keles, and Otrar districts came to the reception. Most of them raised the issue of receiving social assistance, employment, loan repayment, and creating a favorable environment for people with disabilities. In addition, issues related to health and education were raised, and proposals were made to finance short-term training. A number of issues, such as public employment and social assistance, were resolved at the same time. Beisenbai Tazhibayev said that the issues raised would not be ignored and explained their legitimacy. He gave relevant instructions to the responsible persons and began to monitor the implementation process. Press service of the akim of the Turkestan region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/918607

The "Karaganda" photo club has organized its first exhibition this year. It will feature works by the famous Karaganda photographer Yuri Varygin in the style of abstractionism and subrealism. The opening ceremony will be held on January 16 at 4:00 PM at the Temirtau Museum of Local Lore. Admission is free. The author's photo exhibition was called "A Special Garden." "How can we not lose the ability to think and analyze, dream, fantasize, and engage in creativity, while communicating with people? How can we save our wonderful planet? All these issues concern many people. They also concern the author of the photo exhibition, Yuri Varygin," the annotation says. The exhibition will last until February 5. The Temirtau Museum of Local Lore is located at: Metallurgter Avenue, 28/4.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/918304

In accordance with the instructions of the Organizing Committee for the preparation and holding of the "Games of the Future", a specialized Directorate was established on the basis of Kazsportinvest Joint Stock Company. The Directorate's task is to organize and hold the "Games of the Future" international multi-sports tournament, which will be held in Astana in 2026. The event, which will be initiated by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, will be a significant event in the country's sports. It should be noted that on October 13, 2024, at an official ceremony in Dubai (UAE), Kazakhstan was awarded the right to host the Phygital Games of the Future, a unique tournament combining traditional sports and e-sports, in 2026. In addition to Kazakhstan, Peru and Chile were also candidates for the organization of the 2026 competition.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/918091

The National Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan has organized a book exhibition "Shuagyn tokken ornekter" dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the Kazakh State Academic Philharmonic named after Zhambyl.The purpose of the exhibition is to introduce readers to the history and development of the Kazakh State Academic Philharmonic named after Zhambyl.The exhibition features more than 200 publications from the National Library's collection, including books, magazines, records, and CDs.The exhibition consists of two sections.The first section of "Philharmonic Society of Osu Zholy" presents literature containing biographical information and the history of the Kazakh Philharmonic.The second section "Zhambyl atyndagi kazak memlekettik akademiyalyk philharmoniyasy-bugingi" presents literature about the musical work of outstanding musicians and ensembles, as well as about the achievements of the Philharmonic.The book exhibition will run until February 28. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/917628

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Unified Grant Operator, announces the launch of a grant competition for non-governmental organizations in 2025.The purpose of the competition is to support civil initiatives and involve civil society institutions in addressing key social issues.As part of the competition, NGOs can submit projects in two main areas: "Support for youth policy and children's initiatives" and "Assistance in solving family, demographic and gender issues."There are nine priority areas in total:- Promotion of zero tolerance for offenses and corruption.- Improving financial literacy and preventing youth creditworthiness.- Rehabilitation and adaptation of youth who have served a criminal sentence.- Prevention of ludomania (gambling addiction).- Fight against drug addiction and drug crime among young people.- Civil and patriotic education of the younger generation.- Organization of an online psychological service for Family Support Centers.- Prevention of domestic violence through media promotion.- Promotion of family and traditional values, increasing the responsibility of parents for the upbringing of children.Detailed information about the competition and documentation are available on the official website: cisc.kz . Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/917765

The importance of the program is being widely promoted among schoolchildren and students in the district and rural areas. For example, an environmental hour called "Let's keep our homeland clean!" was organized for students of the district at the Karmakshy Agrarian and Technical College. According to the director of the educational institution, Bauyrzhan Seidulla, such events have great educational value.On the initiative of the head of state, the "Clean Kazakhstan" program has been implemented since last year. The youth of the Karmakshy district are also actively participating in it. Our boys and girls clean public places from garbage, help clean up the yards of veterans, and plant trees. Through the program, we are instilling in the younger generation an ecological culture and responsibility for our homeland," noted the college director S. Seidulla.Today, a drawing competition on the theme "Ecology through the eyes of children" is also being held in the schools of the Karmakshy district. The best works are presented at school exhibitions.“Such events contribute to the formation of care for nature, hard work, and responsibility for the environment in children,” says Gulzira Erkebayeva, director of school-lyceum No. 250 named after T. Komekbayev. “Children are happy to participate in cleaning classrooms, cleaning up garbage, and planting trees in the schoolyard. Open lessons and classroom hours focused on environmental education are one of the important areas of work with our children.”Today, as part of the “We are for a clean region” program, sanitary cleaning of the central square and “Tagzym” alley is also being carried out in the center of the Zhalagash district. Employees of government agencies, volunteers, and local residents are participating in it. In addition, in the village of Zhalagash, the next action "Let's honor veterans" was organized by activists of the youth resource center."It has become a tradition for us to help villagers, including veterans of the rear, pensioners, and lonely elderly people. We clean their yards from garbage, whiten trees, and clean their houses. Elders always thank us for our good deeds and give us their blessings. This is the highest award for us. After all, "Clean Kazakhstan" is not only the cleanliness of our streets and yards, but first of all, it is the purity and kindness of our hearts and actions," says the head of the center, Askhat Akhmetzhanov.It should be noted that since the start of the "Clean Kazakhstan" environmental event in the region, about 730,000 residents of the region have participated. More than 27,000 tons of garbage were removed, 505 squares and parks, 225 historical and cultural monuments, 791 social facilities, 4,596 industrial and business facilities, 322 water facilities, and 47,451 yards and streets were cleaned. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/917385

"The labor collective of" " NC ""Kazakhstan Temir Zholy "" JSC distributed hot tea and baursaks to municipal employees involved in the work on cleaning the streets of the capital from snow." according to the official website of Astana city akimat.The event was attended by about 20 people."President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declared this year the Year of working professions. In this regard, we, that is, employees of JSC NC "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy", expressed gratitude to the people who provide comfort and order in the city every day in any weather. The event was attended by about 20 people. Thus, we distributed hot tea and bagels to 60-70 people. In general, we often organize such actions," said the senior dispatcher of the automated Center for transportation management in Astana of JSC NC "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy".In turn, municipal employees of the capital expressed their gratitude to the organizers."Thank you to the organizers who found the time and held such a good event. I wish you prosperity in every endeavor you have undertaken. May our people always be united and at peace. Let our country grow and prosper," the Municipal Employees said. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/917177

As part of the implementation of a pilot project on the use of taxi aggregators to provide invataxi services to people with special needs initiated by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan), the service was provided 207.2 thousand times in Astana and Almaty in 2024. We would like to remind you that invataxi services were provided to people with disabilities in 2023 53.9 thousand times. As previously reported, in order to improve the quality and speed of invataxi services, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with akimats, decided to make changes to the mechanism of this service. For example, citizens are required to make an appointment by phone the day before receiving the service, which forces them to plan their trips in advance, wait for an invataxi, there is a lack of vehicles to provide invataxi services, etc. There are problems. To simplify the conditions, a pilot project was initiated to attract taxi aggregators who have received a request to participate in the provision of this service. The main condition here is the absence of interest from the fare, which is usually transferred to the benefit of aggregator platforms. Yandex has expressed its intention to participate in the pilot project on a gratuitous basis. As part of the pilot project, citizens can use the Invataxi service through the Yandex Go mobile application. This service allows the recipient to choose a vehicle faster, track the status of the order online, and monitor the trips made. The application has an accessibility screen so that people with disabilities can notify the driver about their special needs during the trip. In turn, drivers will receive special instructions on how to help a person get into and out of the vehicle. The first stage of the pilot project involved a focus group of people with disabilities from Astana and Almaty. This year, the project will continue to be implemented in a pilot mode, and it is planned to scale it to other regions of the country.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/917110

Schoolchildren from the village of Bulandy, Birzhansal district, have started studying at a new school since the third quarter. Today, 56 students and the school staff entered the new 80-seat building of the Bulandy school. The new school is built in a modern style and is equipped with all the necessary modern equipment. All conditions are created for children to receive a high-quality education here. Interactive boards are installed in each classroom. There is also an inclusion classroom for children with special educational needs. “The school building is bright and spacious. We believe that students studying here will receive a good, in-depth education in accordance with modern requirements,” the parents noted. It should be noted that the school in the village of Bulandy was declared a disaster in 2019, and construction of a new building began in 2021. During the construction period, schoolchildren studied in the forestry building.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/917762

In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as part of the national project "Modernization of rural healthcare", launched in 2023, an outpatient clinic was commissioned in the village of Mastexai, Zhangaly district. The medical facility with a total area of 449 square meters can accommodate up to 35 people per day.There is a reception room, a physiotherapy room, a physical therapy room, a treatment room, a vaccination room, rooms for replacing personal protective equipment, an isolation ward, a midwife's office and a pharmacy. The outpatient clinic is also equipped with modern medical equipment.The opening of the medical facility was attended by Akim of the West Kazakhstan region Nariman Toregaliev, who congratulated the villagers on a significant event."In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, special attention is being paid to the development of our villages. As part of the national project "Modernization of rural healthcare", 36 facilities have been launched in the region since 2023. First of all, all this is aimed at improving the welfare of the population and improving the quality of services," Nariman Turegaliyev said. The villagers, in turn, expressed gratitude for the work done by the state. "We are glad that an outpatient clinic equipped with modern equipment has been opened in our village. Now we can receive medical care in the village without traveling far. This is the support that our President provides to rural residents and ordinary people," said veteran healthcare worker Raisa Duisengalieva.The outpatient clinic will become an important link in improving public health and providing high-quality medical care. The press service of the Akimat of West Kazakhstan Region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko/press/news/details/917412

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his Address to the People of Kazakhstan 2025 was declared the "Year of Working Professions". It was said that during this time it is necessary to reform the system of technical and vocational education. At the same time, measures have been taken to provide social support to students in the Turkestan region to train high-quality personnel. Since 2025, per capita funding has increased. An average of 33,943 tenge is provided per student per month. – Student scholarships have increased by 50 percent since September 1, 2024. That is, they have reached 43,575 tenge, and excellent students will receive 50,110 tenge. For orphans and students left without parental care, 56,646 tenge has been provided. As for benefits for the disabled, 75% of the scholarship is provided as additional assistance for those with eye and ear diagnoses. This is the most important innovation in social support for students. Also, twice a year, more than 200 thousand tenge will be allocated specifically for clothing for each orphan. Students are provided with discounts on travel costs. Twice a year, each child is given about 8 thousand tenge as a travel allowance, - says Aigul Kasymbekova, deputy head of the Turkestan regional education department. 5,701 students in 43 colleges in the Turkestan region are provided with free dormitories. In addition, children from large and low-income families are provided with 734 tenge for a daily hot meal, an average of 14,680 tenge per month. Psychological assistance aimed at maintaining and strengthening students' well-being is also provided. Tell In addition, 50 technical and vocational education organizations are working in the region to train personnel for the region's priority economic sectors. 28 of them are state-owned, 22 are private. The number of free vocational education grants is increasing every year. In the 2023-2024 academic year, 15,350 places were allocated by state order, while in the current academic year 15,525 grants are provided. This has reached 100% and is fully provided. Press service of the akim of the Turkestan region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/917241

Social facilities have been actively built in the Sairam district in recent years, many of which have already been handed over to local residents. Currently, road works aimed at repairing streets with poor pavement quality have significantly intensified in rural settlements of the district.In particular, last year, the overhaul of 25.5–33.8 kilometers of the highway of regional significance KH-3 "Koksayek–Aksu–Shayan–Shynbulak" began. Completion of these works is planned for the current year.Last year, the KX-40 highway "Aksu–Mankent–Zhibek Zholy" was overhauled, and average repairs were carried out on five district streets with a total length of 26.3 km. To date, in the village of Akbai, Karasus rural district, one of the district roads has already been put into operation, and the completion of repairs of the remaining four roads has been postponed to 2025.In 2024, funds will be allocated under the Auyl–El Besigi program to repair 60 streets in the settlements of the district. According to the results of last year, repairs of 45 streets with a length of 55.5 km were completed, and this year work on average repairs on 15 streets will continue.In order to prevent traffic accidents and increase the proportion of roads in good and satisfactory condition, a proposal was sent to the branch office to allocate funds for the average repair of six roads of regional significance and 26 internal streets.It should be noted that the total length of public roads and streets of settlements in the Sairamsky district is 1,298.1 km. Of these, roads of regional significance are 183.9 km, district significance – 140.5 km, and streets of settlements – 951.7 km.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/917406

  The Ministry of Emergency Situations continues to actively prepare for the 2025 flood season. Local executive bodies are being coordinated to implement anti-flood measures.   Today, the reduction of flood risk in the regions in 2025 is being implemented by republican and regional program documents (comprehensive plans for socio-economic development and regional development plans, regional plans for engineering work to prepare for the flood season).   In addition, after the end of the 2024 flood season, local executive bodies, together with the territorial divisions of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, made adjustments and clarifications to the list of settlements and areas at risk of flooding, as of the results of 2024, their number was 1,223.   In order to prevent floods in East Kazakhstan, 33 events were fully implemented in the summer-autumn period under the flood prevention work plans of cities and districts, 55 events under the engineering work plan, as well as preventive measures were taken on the roads of the region, the affected areas were restored during the measures, and water pipes (structures) were replaced. Particular attention was paid to raising the embankments and embankments that strengthen the coast above critical levels, which will allow minimizing the risk of flooding of settlements and increasing the volume of water intake compared to previous years. The volume of work carried out to strengthen the coast amounted to 64 km, repair (construction) of dams, embankments, shafts - 36 km, 19 km of river channels were cleaned. In addition, work was carried out on the construction of 58 km of ditches and canals, the repair of 3 bridges, the replacement of 45 culverts (structures), and the cleaning of 283 km of ditches and canals.   Implementation of flood control measures according to the roadmap, engineering works, and flood control plans allows us to significantly reduce the harmful effects of flood waters: it protects settlements from flooding, reduces material damage, and prevents victims among the population. In addition, two aerial reconnaissance flights were conducted during the ice-freezing period of mountain rivers. Work is underway to develop a digital map of the region, displaying primary data on hydroposts with forecasting elements in the region, as well as information on flood control works.   Akimats are creating reserves of sandbags, inert and fuel and lubricants. Currently, local executive bodies have removed more than 83 thousand cubic meters of snow.   Anti-flood measures continue in the West. Dangerous areas in the territory of the city of Uralsk are under control. Deputy Akim of the region Bakytzhan Narymbetov, city Akim Murat Baimenov and acting head of the city's emergency management Olzhas Abdrakhman visited dangerous areas, namely the "Venera", "Rechnik", "Yagodka" gardening partnerships, the villages of Derkul, Komintern.   Today, work is underway to protect the territory of a number of settlements at risk of flooding by reinforcing the soil, digging canals, installing water supply structures, constructing drainage ditches, and cleaning channels for collecting melted snow. Special attention was paid to the work being carried out, specific tasks were given to contractors and their timely implementation was required.   In Pavlodar region, a complex of measures aimed at eliminating the possible consequences of spring floods is being actively carried out. As part of the implementation of the approved engineering work plan, 47 measures have been prepared, 21 of which have been implemented and completed. The main focus of current work is the strengthening of embankments and the creation of a system of diversion channels, which will significantly increase the resistance of territories to flood hazards. This work is being carried out thanks to the interaction of various state structures.   For example, in the city of Aksu, the construction of an embankment protecting small areas from the southeast has been completed. An important facility is an artificial embankment on the "Atameken-Aksu-Koktobe-Ulken Akzhar-Kurchatov" highway, which will provide reliable protection for transport routes. Additional work, including deepening the roadsides and installing water pipes, is being carried out in the Koktobe-Kentubek district and other districts.   General flood preparedness activities are ongoing and under constant monitoring.                Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/916843

A press conference on amendments and additions to housing legislation was held today in the Akimat of Turkestan.At the event, Talgat Tolegenov, Deputy Akim of the city, and Talgat Usenbayev, head of the housing department, made a presentation explaining the provision of housing to the population of Turkestan and the implementation of new amendments to the law.There are currently 16,579 people on the housing waiting list in Turkestan. Among them: socially vulnerable categories – 6417, large families – 5030, employees of budgetary institutions – 4963, orphans – 166, owners of emergency homes – 3.Last year, 961 families were provided with housing. This year, 11 residential buildings with 944 apartments are being built to provide housing for those in need, which are scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.On November 22, the President signed the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on housing policy reform."According to the new law, starting from May 24, 2025, citizens who have not had housing in their name for the last 5 years, regardless of the category, will be able to join the housing queue.In addition, changes have been made to the rules for the privatization of housing from the state housing stock. According to these rules, certain categories of citizens will be able to take ownership of the housing in which they live free of charge. These are: veterans of the Great Patriotic War, disabled people of the 1st and 2nd groups, victims of the Chernobyl accident and other radiation disasters, residents affected by nuclear tests at the Semipalatinsk test site, citizens affected by the environmental disaster in the Aral Sea region, military personnel, employees of special government agencies, cosmonauts and victims of political repression..Citizens who do not fall into these categories will be able to privatize housing by making an initial contribution of 30% of the residual assessed value, and pay the remaining amount over 10 years.At the same time, changes are being made to the current regulations, thanks to which citizens who do not belong to these categories will be able to make an initial contribution of 10% of the residual value and pay the remaining amount within 15 years.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/918324