Control classes are being held at the Darbaza training ground in the Turkestan region as part of training in the specialty with the personnel of military unit 35748. One of the main elements of the training is the passing of standards for fire training, showing the readiness of fighters to perform combat missions and work in extreme conditions.The Darbaza training ground is equipped with the necessary equipment for practicing tactical and firing tasks. Military personnel perform small arms fire, accurately hitting targets at various distances. The conditions simulate real combat situations, including limited time, increased mobility, and unpredictable factors.One of the key elements of training is to perform the first exercise of control shooting. This exercise involves shooting at targets located at different distances in a limited time environment. Military personnel train the skills of accurate aiming, high-speed shooting and instantaneous position change. Special attention is paid to the observance of safety regulations and individual training of each fighter. Instructors closely monitor each stage of the exercise, recording the results and providing recommendations to improve efficiency.Before the start of the practical part of the classes, the supervisors at the training points checked the personnel for knowledge of safety measures, as well as knowledge of the conditions for shooting, and only after that they were allowed to shoot.- The skills of a warrior are honed on the firing field. The achievements of every soldier in the army are growing day by day. We know that their high level of shooting training is the result of constant training. I am sure that the personnel will not stop there and will continue to improve the performance of combat training," said Sergeant Serik Aitubayev, Sergeant First Class, military unit 35748.During the practical part, the servicemen clearly demonstrated their high professionalism, as fire training not only improves their weapon handling skills, but also sharpens their skills on the battlefield.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/918331

The national project is aimed at reducing infrastructure accidents and ensuring uninterrupted provision of public services. To date, the depreciation of the energy and utility infrastructure of 87 monopolistic enterprises in the fields of heat, electricity, water supply and sanitation ranges from 65 to 100%. Thus, the Project Office has been tasked with reducing the wear of engineering networks by up to 40% and building new sources of electricity generation (an additional 7.3 GW).The need for investments until 2029 for the modernization of utility networks will amount to 6.8 trillion tenge, 6.2 trillion for electricity generation. The funds of the STB, national financial development institutions and international financial organizations will be attracted. The creation of a financing mechanism for natural monopoly entities, consideration of applications for preferential financing or subsidies are entrusted to JSC NMH Baiterek. Monitoring and control over the progress of projects and construction and installation works are assigned to Kazcenter Housing and Communal Services JSC.The national project pays special attention to the development of domestic industry with 100% utilization of existing enterprises with the creation of 27 new industries and jobs. The Ministry of Industry and Construction has been instructed to develop a specific list of goods, works and services produced by domestic producers, launch a single electronic procurement form with the introduction of a register of unscrupulous participants.Separately, the meeting discussed support measures for the NHS category. Solvent segments of the population should pay for utilities at fair, market-based tariffs. Vulnerable segments of the population will be protected from tariff increases through an automated housing assistance system. The relevant ministries were instructed to work out the issue of setting the threshold for maximum allowable utility bills of up to 5% of the total family income for socially vulnerable groups, to unify the applicable standards for housing area and utility consumption per person to increase the number of recipients of housing assistance."Problems in the field of energy and utilities are among the most acute and require comprehensive and prompt solutions. I instruct the Ministry of National Economy, together with interested government agencies and organizations, to submit a detailed Roadmap for the implementation of the national project to the Government Staff within two weeks," Kanat Bozumbayev said.The Deputy Prime Minister stressed that the successful implementation of the national project will require close cooperation between ministries, akimats and the private sector, as well as the active participation of citizens."In this regard, the Ministries of National Economy, Energy, Industry and Construction, together with the Ministry of Culture and Information, interested government agencies and organizations, need to conduct large-scale explanatory work among the population, the business community, and subjects of natural monopolies with a briefing for journalists in the third decade of January," Kanat Bozumbayev said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/918600

Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Saken Sarsenov got acquainted with the work of the police and met with the Akim of the Turkestan region.During a working trip to the Turkestan region, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Saken Sarsenov held an operational meeting with the personnel of the police department. The meeting summed up the results of the department's activities for 2024. The report was made by Murat Kabdenov, Head of the Turkestan region Police Department.The Deputy Minister focused on some of the identified shortcomings and stressed the importance of timely implementation of the tasks and instructions. Measures have been taken against a number of managers. He also instructed to strengthen work on the prevention of crimes and offenses, and the observance of law and order.Next, he checked the implementation of digital solutions in the Operational Management Center. I got acquainted with the work of video cameras in the region and appreciated the results of the department's use of the latest digital technologies. K. Kayypbek, Head of the Department of Economics and Budget Planning of the Turkestan region, and S. Baigutov, Deputy Head of the Department for Digitalization of the Akimat, also took part here.The working visit continued in the regional akimat, where Deputy Minister S.Sarsenov met with Akim of the region N.Kosherov. He also held a meeting with the head of the akim's office, E. Dauylbayev, and the head of the Department of Digitalization, Public Services and Archives, M. Ainabekov.Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan S. Sarsenov noted: "Digitalization is a large–scale reform currently underway. The widespread use of modern technologies in the daily activities of the police is one of the main tasks assigned by the head of state to the internal affairs bodies." During the meeting, the parties also agreed on further joint work.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/918601

Shymkent kalasyndagi Al-Farabi atyndagi gylym-ambebap kitapkhanasinda tanymal zhazushi Marhabat Bayguttyn tuganyna 80 zhyl tolu kurmetine "Marhabat" magazines men "Markhabat.kz " akparattyk portalyn tanystrylymy otti. Adebi baskosu halykaralyk "Alash", "Turki alemine kyzmeti ushin" sylyktaryn, "Parasat", "Barys" ordenderin iegeri, Kazakstannyn enbek sirgen kayratkeri Marhabat Bayguttyn shygarmashylygyn daripteitin kormen tamashalaudan bastaldy.Keleli zhinga Turkistan oblysy akiminin orynbasary Yertai Altayev, Shymkent kalasy akimin orynbasary Sarsen Kuranbek, halykaralyk "Alash" sylygynn yeheri, aigili akyn Narmakhan Begaly, Turkistan oblystyk ardagerler kenesin koragasy Zhenisbek Maulenkulov, Shymkent kalalyk maslikhatynn turagasy Bahadyr Narymbetov, O.Zhanbekov atyndagy Ontustik Kazakhstan pedagogicaly University rectors mindetin atkarushi Gulzhan Sugirbaeva, memleket zhane kogam kayratkerleri, ardagerler men ziyaly kauym okilderi, kalamgerdin asyl zhary Kizdarkul Pernebaykyzy, perzenti Aklim, inisi Nyshan Baygut, sonday-ak okyrman kauym katysty.Courts "Mediacracy" kogamdyk birlestiginin turagasy, belgili journalist, oblystyk maslikhat deputies Galymzhan Elshibai zhurgizip otyrdy. Al journaldyn bas editors Oralkhan Dauit magazine men akparattyk portals tanystyrdy.Marhabat Bayguttyn zhanashyrlygyn korip, akyl-kenes, bagyt-bagdar algan shakirtteri, zhas kalamgerler atynan akyndar Mukhagali Kenzhetayly men Sezim Mergenbai olederin okip, ademi aserge boledi. Classic ozi oryndagan ani men sukbattaryn beynetaspadan tamashalagan kopshiliktin konili tolkydy. Zhambyl oblysynan kelgen bir top kalamger Marhabat Baygutpen yerekshe baylanyst bolgan Sherkhan Murtazanyn koptomdyk zhinaktarymen birge oblys akimi Erbol Karashokeyevtin kuttyktauyn kosa tapsyrdy."Marhabat" magazines eki myn dan taralymmen shygady. The Zhazyl index is 76104.Turkistan oblysy akimin baspasoz kyzmetiSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/918604

At the Winter Universiade, our paralympic athlete Denis Zinov won the silver medal in the 10 km freestyle, and Roman Kurbanov won the bronze. "This success has once again demonstrated the hard work of our para-athletes, their perseverance and strong spirit. I congratulate our athletes on their victory and wish them to achieve even greater heights in future competitions! I wish all athletes success and strength in the upcoming trials!"- said the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek. So far, the national team has 1 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze in its collection. We wish our athletes new victories at the upcoming games!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/918610

On the third day of the competition at the World Winter Universiade, the Kazakh team demonstrated excellent results, replenishing its medal piggy bank.Two of our Kazakhstani athletes competed in the final race of the women's freestyle mogul, who shared the medals. Anastasia Gorodko brought the second gold to Kazakhstan's piggy bank at these Games. Ayaulym Amrenova became the silver medalist of the Universiade.In addition, Anton Bondarev won a silver medal at the Universiade.Currently, Kazakhstan has 2 gold medals, 3 silver and 1 bronze. Our national team takes the second place in the team competition.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/918617

As part of his working visit to Abu Dhabi, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with Masdar Chief Executive Officer Mohammed Al-Ramahi. akorda.kz .The Head of State stressed that the partnership between Kazakhstan and Masdar has reached a qualitatively new level. He noted that the parties had successfully signed all the necessary agreements for the implementation of a major 1 GW wind farm construction project in Zhambyl region. The volume of investments in this project will amount to $ 1.4 billion.In turn, Mohammed Al-Ramahi informed the President about the company's plans to start construction work and expressed interest in using local components to produce wind turbines as part of this project.An exchange of views took place regarding the further expansion of Masdar's presence in Kazakhstan and the implementation of new significant projects in the field of renewable energy and digitalization. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/918322

Akim of Zhambyl region Yerbol Karashukeyev held a reception for citizens. This time, 16 residents signed up for an appointment. They raised issues related to education, healthcare, sports, housing and communal services, land relations, and employment. The head of the region gave detailed and clear answers to the received requests. Responsible persons were instructed to study the issues in detail and consider ways to resolve them. It is worth noting that in 2024, the head of the region held 35 receptions, during which 480 residents applied.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/918598

Akim of Shymkent G.Syzdykbekov visited a place of temporary detention of stray animals in the residential area "Aktas" during the next detour of the city.After reviewing the conditions of animal husbandry, he instructed the responsible persons to carry out systematic monitoring. In addition, he warned that special attention should be paid to the issues of medical care and nutrition of animals.Then he visited a number of streets of the city - Rashidov, Volodarsky, Kabanbai Batyr, Tole bi, Adyrbekov, Divaev, Kazybek bi, Kunaev and Tauke Khan Avenues, the embankment of the Koshkar Ata River, the square along Divaev Street and Ordabasy Square.Akimats of the city's districts and heads of a number of departments were instructed to strengthen work on monitoring the sanitary condition of streets and replace failed lighting devices in a timely manner.The mayor warned that all the shortcomings should be eliminated in the near future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/918394

The grand opening of two modern schools in the residential districts of Bereke and Auezhai took place in Kostanay today. These educational institutions have become part of the national project "Comfortable School", implemented on the initiative of the Head of State.The project is aimed at creating comfortable and modern learning conditions for every child. Last year alone, two schools with 1,200 places were built in Kostanay region, and in 2025, seven more new educational institutions with 4,500 places will open their doors.Education that meets international standardsThe schools that are open today fully meet modern educational standards. They are equipped with interactive whiteboards, STEAM labs and specialized classrooms, which allows students and teachers to use advanced technologies, conduct virtual experiments and engage in scientific activities.Each institution is adapted for children with special educational needs, and also includes spaces for comprehensive development: choreographic and sports halls, coworking areas and playgrounds for creativity.Neighborhoods are growing – conditions for children are improvingMore than 20 thousand people live in the Bereke microdistrict, and more than 15 thousand live in the Auezhai microdistrict, of which about 5 thousand are children. These schools will become an important part of the infrastructure that is actively developing in these areas, including the construction of kindergartens and other social facilities.Education is the key to the development of the regionThe Tobyl-Torgai region is the birthplace of great enlighteners such as Ybray Altynsarin, Shokan Ualikhanov, Akhmet Baitursynov and Myrzhakyp Dulatov. It is symbolic that it is in the year of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Constitution of Kazakhstan, the 190th anniversary of Shokan Ualikhanov and the 140th anniversary of Myrzhakyp Dulatov that schools bearing the spirit of innovation begin their history.The future belongs to the younger generation"Opening new schools is an investment in the future of the region and the whole country. I am sure that our students will continue the glorious traditions of their great ancestors, achieve high results in science and culture, and contribute to the development of Kazakhstan," said Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov.Thanks to such important social initiatives, Kostanay region is strengthening its position as a region with high educational standards.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/918597

In coordination with the Presidential Administration, Dosulan Aitbayev was appointed Deputy Akim of Akmola region by order of Akim of Akmola region.Dosulan Yerlanovich Aitbayev graduated from L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University and A. Baitursynov Kostanay State University. Master's degree in Political Science. He has 17 years of public service experience.He started his career in 2008 as the chief specialist of the office of the akim of the Zhangeldinsky district of the Kostanay region.He held various responsible positions in the Akimat of Kostanay region, in the Ministries of Culture and Information, Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Prior to his appointment, he was the chief of staff of the Akim of the Akmola region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/918016

A solemn ceremony of handing over keys was held in the Zhastar microdistrict of the Zharkainsky district of the Akmola region. The reconstructed 80-apartment apartment building is intended for socially vulnerable categories of citizens, whose living conditions have been improved as part of the implementation of social initiatives of the Head of State aimed at solving housing problems.The event was attended by First Deputy Akim of Akmola region Eldos Ramazanov, who noted: "This house is not only walls, but also a new life for many families who have found housing thanks to government support."Among the happy new settlers are 17 large families, 36 single mothers, 16 orphaned children, 8 people with disabilities, 2 pensioners and one family raising a child with a disability."Thanks to government support, we can now live in comfortable conditions and plan the future for our children," Sarsek Gulzhanat, a mother of many children, said with gratitude.Within the framework of this project, work will continue to provide affordable and comfortable housing for other categories of citizens, which will contribute to improving the quality of life of residents of the region. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/918332

The issue of the development of the e-commerce market was considered at a staff meeting chaired by the akim of the region. During the discussion of the issue, Askhat Shakharov noted the need to use e-commerce as an additional channel for promoting domestic products on the world market.According to Almas Salykbayev, Head of the Entrepreneurship Department, over 36,000 SMEs work in the field of trade in the region. Of these, 4,726 business entities are engaged in online retail sales.Entrepreneurs actively use various platforms such as online shopping and social media to expand their business. Many travel agencies and hotels also offer their services through online platforms. Residents can order necessary goods at affordable prices and in a wide range through marketplaces.The most popular online stores and marketplaces among the population are Kaspi, Wildberries, Ozon and others.According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the share of e-commerce (including marketplaces) in the total retail trade in 2023 was 12.7%. By the end of 2023, the volume of e-commerce in Aktobe region reached 7.9 billion tenge (6th place in Kazakhstan). According to forecasts, in 2024 this figure will amount to 9.0 billion tenge. The total number of retail orders via online resources amounted to 215,896 units.The Ministry of Trade and Integration, together with the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs, launched e-commerce training courses based on the proposals of domestic marketplaces. Last year, 9 training seminars were held, 7 of them in online format.As noted by Dinara Khasangaliyeva, Director of the AOF of Kazpost JSC, Kazpost promotes the development of electronic commerce as an infrastructure platform, providing public access to goods throughout Kazakhstan."We are developing the company's ecosystem, and Keden and Keruen services have become one of the key services for developing business partnerships. Today, customers who have ordered goods on the global electronic platforms of the USA, Germany, China, South Korea, can receive their purchases to the specified address in Kazakhstan. There are plans to improve the Qazpost Keruen service and connect countries such as the United Kingdom, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates," said Dinara Khasangalieva.The Governor of the region instructed to accelerate the digitalization of processes in the field of trade and the introduction of advanced IT solutions, pay special attention to the development of domestic online stores. This requires ensuring the stable functioning of payment systems, improving the transport and logistics infrastructure and improving the efficiency of courier services.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/917967

Akim of the region Askhat Shakharov informed the residents of the village of Taldysai about this news during a trip to the Alginsky district. The head of the region visited the village and inspected a number of social facilities there.He got acquainted with the work of the rural medical center. Major repairs were carried out there in the summer. The amount spent is 30.2 million tenge. During the renovation, the roof and windows were replaced, the floors were repainted, and the facade was painted. The medical center is designed for 30 visits per day.The head of the region also visited an elementary school operating in Taldysai. The educational institution has a capacity of 80 places, attended by 34 students. The school has four classrooms, a computer lab, a library, a psychologist's office, a gym and a buffet. The building was built in 1975, and now it is in poor condition."Our school is already old and has been in need of renovation for a long time. I have been working here as a math teacher since 1991. Like many of my colleagues, I dream of teaching in a modern, beautiful school that meets all modern standards. Three years ago, we were told that a new school would be built in the village. Of course, we were very happy. But so far this issue has not been resolved yet. Many new schools with comfortable conditions and modern technology are opening today, and we dream of working in the same conditions in order to create an even better educational space for students," said Balzhan Burkitalina.After listening to the teachers, akim of the region Askhat Shakharov pleased them with the news that construction of a new school for 60 places will begin in Taldysai this year."For any village, the availability of a school is the most important issue. Construction of a new 60-seat school will begin here this year. It will be equipped with comfortable classrooms, a gym, an assembly hall and a medical center, which will provide all the necessary conditions for children's education.Currently, 25 schools are being built in the region, of which 14 educational institutions are being built as part of the National Comfortable Schools Program. The introduction of new schools will help solve the issue of three-shift education and eliminate emergency buildings, providing students with comfortable and safe conditions for studying," the mayor stressed.The head of the region noted that the village of Taldysai, where 68 families live, is developed. The roads in the village are in good condition. Thanks to the Auyl Amanaty program, the villagers have the opportunity to engage in their own business, which contributes to improving the standard of living of the population. Expressing gratitude to the residents for their active participation in the life and development of the village, the governor of the region assured that he would continue to work to create comfortable conditions for everyone.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/918500

In Alga, the mayor visited the Safiya kindergarten, which opened in early January. The preschool was built with private funds. It is designed for 250 seats. Currently, it is attended by 108 kids. The kindergarten has nine playrooms, as many bedrooms and bathrooms for children. Each group has a separate entrance, which allows parents to quickly and conveniently get to the right room without wasting time searching for it. There is also a kitchen and a laundry room.The head of the region got acquainted with the conditions of children staying in groups and appreciated the facilities created for kids."It is important that children grow up in comfortable and safe conditions. This is our priority, and such projects help create an environment where children can grow and develop, and parents can be confident in their well-being and safety. I think the construction project of this kindergarten can be used in other districts," the mayor said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/918570

The head of the region, Askhat Shakharov, visited the Alginsky district hospital, where major repairs were carried out. The hospital completely replaced the heating system, windows, doors, flooring, and carried out roofing work.Alibek Kuashov, the chief physician, said that the hospital was built in 1975 and is designed for 500 visits per day. There are 71 beds in the 24-hour hospital. Patients can also receive treatment in a 90-bed day hospital. There are 70 doctors and 273 employees of the secondary medical staff working here. 1 FAP and 19 outpatient clinics of the Alginsky district are attached to the medical institution. In 2024, the building of the food store and the utility building were completely renovated.The governor of the region examined the hospital after the completed repairs and got acquainted with the conditions created for patients. He noted the importance of modernizing medical institutions to provide high-quality and affordable care to the population, especially in rural areas."A CT scanner has been installed in the district hospital for 187 million tenge. In the near future, a new mobile fluorography complex and a mammograph will be delivered here. We try to provide for the needs of medical institutions in the districts through the local budget. Maslikhat deputies also always support the requests of rural healthcare," A. Shakharov noted.In turn, the hospital staff expressed gratitude for the attention paid to rural healthcare by the local authorities."A very good repair was carried out in the hospital, the food hall and the household unit were also repaired for us. It's not just the regional center that has such good initiatives. More recently, two medical centers have been opened in remote villages, and an outpatient clinic is being built. It is worth noting that the district's ambulance fleet has been provided and updated by 100%, which undoubtedly improved the work of the ambulance service," said epidemiologist Amet Nabiev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/918592

During a working trip to the Alginsky district, Askhat Shakharov met with new settlers who received new housing earlier this year.The keys to 19 three-bedroom apartments in Alga were given to families waiting in line for housing from the state housing fund. House No. 22, where the new settlers live, is located on Yeset Batyr Street in the city of Alga. It was reconstructed at the expense of the republican and regional budgets. The work was carried out by IP "N. Muratbaev"."On behalf of the President of the country, priority attention is being paid to providing affordable housing to citizens in need. Thanks to the effective implementation of government programs, we achieve our goals. In the Alginsky district, issues of social support and housing remain among the priorities. Special attention is paid to the social categories of citizens who are waiting in line for housing," the mayor noted.The new homeowners expressed their gratitude at the meeting with Askhat Shakharov, noting that the houses provided were spacious and warm."I am raising eight children. I am a civil servant. All this time, she and her family lived in the provided office housing. And now we have a three-room bright and spacious apartment. We are very glad that now we have the opportunity to live in comfortable conditions," says Gulshat Nurymbetova, the owner of the Altyn Alka pendant.The Governor of the region once again reminded the residents of Alga that all the tasks set by the President of the country aimed at improving the quality of life of citizens will be solved within the framework of state programs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/918596

The issues of social support for students of educational institutions of the East Kazakhstan region are one of the priorities of the state policy.At the Kazakh-American Free University, students receive tuition discounts from 10% to 50%, depending on their categories.In total, 473 students received discounts totaling 28 million 600 thousand tenge in 2024. The university encourages students to participate in scientific and social activities: the most active students receive scholarships of up to 35,000 tenge. Students also have the opportunity to apply for grants from the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.In 2024, 11 students received grants from KAFU for a total amount of 5,350,000 tenge. These measures promote access to education and support students' aspirations for success.S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University actively implements a socially oriented policy, providing assistance to students from socially vulnerable categories. According to the annually updated Regulations on Social Support Measures, undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and College students can receive benefits and discounts on tuition. In 2024, the university provided support to 208 students for a total amount of 38 million tenge. Among the beneficiaries are orphans, students from large families, children with disabilities, as well as winners of Olympiads and competitions.According to the deputy akim of the East Kazakhstan region, Yerbol Nurgaliyev, personalized scholarships have been established for the best applicants: the scholarship named after Abai (50,000 tenge per month) and the scholarship named after Amanzholov (25,000 tenge per month). The winners of the subject and creative Olympiads also receive university grants and full tuition benefits, which makes the university attractive to talented youth in the region.At D. Serikbayev University, students receive tuition discounts from 35% to 100%, and orphaned undergraduates receive an additional 15%. It is possible for orphans and students with disabilities to pay their academic debts free of charge. Students from low-income and large families receive a monthly allowance of up to 15 thousand tenge in addition to the scholarship. Accommodation in the dormitory for orphaned and disabled students of all groups is free of charge. For large families, there is a 50% discount, and for students from densely populated regions, the same discount applies to the first year of study.In the 2023-2024 academic year, 270 students from large families, 8 orphaned students and 1 student with disabilities received assistance. 19 orphaned students receive an increased scholarship, as well as monthly food payments. Five orphaned students received one-time allowances for uniforms (133,700 tenge). In general, according to the Department of Education, the university allocated 15.1 million tenge for social support last year, 2.3 million of them for tuition discounts.As President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said in a recent interview with the newspaper Ana Tili, "The fate of our country is in the hands of the youth. All our reforms are carried out for the sake of the well-being of the younger generation. The task of the state is to financially and morally help young professionals." And now our goal is to create equal conditions for obtaining high—quality education, supporting those who especially need it," said Deputy Akim of the region Yerbol Nurgaliyev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/917861

The acceptance of applications for participation in the republican contest "Ulttyk Kitap" has started.The competition, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Information, is held on the eve of National Book Day.The main purpose of the contest is to provide a reading culture, promote the development of Kazakh literature and spirituality, identify the best book authors, support and stimulate translators, publishers and book designers.The competition will be held in 10 nominations.:1) The best book for children2) The best comic book3) The best non-fiction book4) The best book in the detective genre5) The best book in the genre of satire6) The best illustrated book7) The best translated book8) The best book in the genre of fiction9) The best publishing house10) Grand Prix "Book of the Year"Works published during the last 2 years are accepted for participation in the competition. Works submitted after the deadline are not registered.Applications are accepted from January 15 to April 1, 2025.For more information, please call: +7 775 897 7788, +7 727 397 61 15.Recall that on the initiative of the Head of State, a new holiday was established - "National Book Day", which will be celebrated on April 23. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/917893

On January 30, a concert of the Birlik ensemble of the State Academic Concert Organization Kazakconcert named after Rosa Baglanova will take place on the stage of the Almaty Theatre.The gala concert will be one of the key events of 2025 as part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan.The purpose of this concert is to introduce the audience to the rich national art of Kazakhstan, including dances, songs and musical compositions of various ethnic groups.The concert program will feature grandiose choreographic productions reflecting the culture of different nations, live music and performances from outstanding choreographers of Kazakhstan, Russia, Uzbekistan and Tatarstan.It should be noted that the creative collective "Birlik" was created with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan on March 1, 2024 at the State Academic Concert Organization "Kazakconcert" named after Rosa Baglanova. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/918407