For the first time, a large inclusive sports festival for children is being held in Karaganda. It is attended by over 180 athletes with disabilities – students of inclusive classes of secondary schools, pupils of boarding schools.During two days in Zhastar village, they will be able to prove themselves in eight sports: taekwondo, badminton, boccia, arm wrestling, goalball, darts, bowling and assik ata.In addition to the competitions, experienced coaches will conduct master classes for the children.– This is the first time such a festival has been held. The children came from different parts of the Karaganda region. The competition will be judged by 32 people.All participants will be awarded backpacks with sweets for the New Year, medals and diplomas. We will award cups to three prize-winning teams," said Zhanat Zhumabekov, deputy head of the Regional Specialized School for Disabled Sports in the Karaganda region.Nurai Kabylda, a 13-year-old Karaganda woman, has cerebral palsy. Despite the diagnosis, she loves sports and strives to win as many medals as possible.– I've been practicing boccia for the second year. I like this sport. I travel to different cities and countries for competitions. I have already won many medals and cups. Thanks to the sport, I was able to get out of the wheelchair, my arms became stronger, and there was more discipline. I also found a friend who also does boccia. I want to motivate the children so that they don't give up and play sports," says Nuray.Ruslan Khairutdinov came to the festival from Temirtau. He is a student of school No. 16.– I'm going to participate in a bowling competition today. The main thing here is to understand the trajectory of the ball, but in general, you need to have a good eye. A master class will be held for us. I hope my team will play well today and we will win. I wish all participants success," said the 11-year-old student.The festival organizers hope that the event will become an annual event.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/907532

The third republican stage of the Olympiad in linguistics has ended. Two Karaganda schoolchildren took the third place.Pupils of grades 8-11 participated in the republican Olympiad in linguistics. In the final stage of the intellectual battle, they had to solve three linguistic problems. One of them concerned the Mongolian language, the second – German, and the third was completely related to mathematics.Sanjar Kaliakpar, an eleventh-grader from the Bilim-Innovation Boarding School No. 1, and Abdullah Sagintai, a tenth-grader from the Information Technology boarding school, took third place.– It was very interesting to participate in this Olympiad. To solve these problems, to think about them, to unravel them, I felt like some kind of detective," says Sanjar Kaliakpar. The high school student notes that he does not plan to connect his life with linguistics: he wants to study physics or programming. However, he decided to participate in the linguistics Olympiad himself in order to test his strength.– Despite the fact that I did not take the first place, my expectations from this Olympiad were fulfilled. This experience is very valuable to me," says Sanjar.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/907588

The Ministry of Emergency Situations continues to actively prepare the country's regions for the flood season of 2025. As part of comprehensive measures, a variety of flood control measures are being implemented to protect the population and infrastructure from threats associated with spring river flooding. In order to prevent possible consequences of floods, local executive authorities, together with Emergency Departments, are carrying out work on the construction and strengthening of protective dams and ramparts, the creation of drainage channels and ditches, as well as the construction of new storm systems and culverts. All these measures are aimed at creating reliable flood protection infrastructure.Atyrau region: a set of measures to reduce flood risks In Atyrau region, emergency situations, together with local authorities, are carrying out a set of measures aimed at reducing the risk of emergencies during the spring flood. "Based on the experience of the current spring flood, we have identified the areas most susceptible to flooding. Protective dams and ramparts are being built, protective structures are being repaired, as well as works on shore reinforcement and dredging of rivers. Construction of new access pipes on highways and reconstruction of the automobile bridge is underway. Supplies of fuel, lubricants and inert materials, as well as bags, have already been prepared locally. We have also identified temporary accommodation facilities for the victims," said Nurlan Zhanabayev, head of the Atyrau region Emergency Department.Kyzylorda region: strengthening dams and monitoring the situation In the Kyzylorda region, special attention is paid to the safety of floodwater passage through the Syrdarya River. The readiness of civil protection services and formations for possible emergencies has been checked in the region. The water level in the river is constantly monitored. Work is underway to strengthen the dam on the riverbank in the city of Kyzylorda. Currently, work has been carried out on the reconstruction of the dam along Tauelsizdik Avenue, on an area of 1080 meters. 388 gabion grids have been installed, and the project will be completed in 2025.Turkestan region: improvement of reservoirs and protective structures In the Turkestan region, in order to minimize the threat of flooding in the upcoming flood period, a set of preventive measures is being carried out in accordance with the engineering work plan. Major repairs of the Kapshagai reservoirs in Baydibek district and Karaspan in Ordabasi district, as well as the Yrmak-Uzen and Maidantal reservoirs in Sauran district have already been completed. The stability of these facilities contributes to the safe regulation of flood waters. Flood control works were also successfully carried out in Tulkubassky, Tolebiysky, Saryagashsky, Sayramsky, Kelessky and Ordabasinsky districts. All work on preparing the regions for the flood period of 2025 is under special control. The Ministry of Emergency Situations, together with other interested government agencies, will continue to implement preventive measures aimed at reducing flood risks and ensure that all services are ready for possible emergencies. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/903329

The Disaster Medicine Center of Kazakhstan continues to fulfill its key mission to save lives in emergency situations. In 2024, the Center's specialists provided emergency assistance to more than 2,600 victims of natural disasters, man-made accidents and road accidents. Since the beginning of the year, the Center's branches have conducted more than 6,700 field visits. Among the injured, who were rescued, more than 2,500 people, of whom 339 were hospitalized. The high level of efficiency and professionalism of the staff has become the basis for the successful work of the Center. Transport medicine has been developing since 2011 within the framework of the State program "Salamatty Kazakhstan". An important stage was the creation of highway medical and rescue centers (MSPs), which have been providing emergency care on emergency-prone road sections since 2012. Today, there are 40 such points in the republic. This year, MSME medical and rescue teams made 1,758 visits, providing assistance to 2,526 victims and hospitalizing 1,400 people. In addition, 60 people were rescued on the highways in difficult weather conditions. To improve the efficiency of medical and rescue centers, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan continues to update the infrastructure. In 2024, large-scale repairs were carried out at six locations, where the internal and external parts of buildings were updated, outdated systems and equipment were replaced. All these measures create comfortable and safe conditions for both medical workers and victims who receive assistance. The work of the Disaster Medicine Center and its specialists is not just about saving lives. This is a daily overcoming of difficulties, a struggle with time and circumstances, where every departure is a chance to give people a second life. More than 3,000 lives have been saved by CMC employees this year. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/907441

Today, the Strategic Planning and Operational Management Command Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations hosted a press conference on "Fire safety during New Year's events. Emergency rescue operations". The event was attended by Chief specialist of the Fire Service Committee Eldos Ziyada, Chief Specialist of the Emergency Response Department Baurzhan Akhmetalin, Senior officer of the Committee on Civil Defense and Military Units Kuanysh Temirbekov. According to Yeldos Ziyada, on the initiative of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, akimats and representatives of the public, an operational and preventive event "Pyrotechnics" was launched in Kazakhstan on December 14, 2024, aimed at ensuring safety when using pyrotechnic products during the New Year holidays. During the first days of the campaign, law enforcement officers and rescuers conducted more than 1,000 joint raids on places where pyrotechnic products were stored and sold. To increase the safety of citizens, over 4,000 preventive measures were carried out at the venues of festive events, including places for fireworks. As part of the safety training, 1,256 evacuation training sessions were organized with the participation of employees of organizations, teachers, students and children. According to Baurzhan Akhmetalin, since the beginning of the winter period, rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations have already provided assistance to 793 people, 80 of them children, and evacuated them from snow drifts. 125 pieces of equipment were also rescued. The evacuees were accommodated in heating points, which are provided with hot dishes and warm clothes. Over the past two days, 140 people have been rescued and evacuated from snowdrifts, including 7 children, and 10 pieces of equipment have been rescued. In order to help the victims, 1,548 heating points have been prepared during the winter period. In addition, 40 highway medical and rescue points are used to heat citizens. In turn, senior officer Kauanysh Temirbek informed that the Ministry of Emergency Situations summed up the interim results of the Republican propaganda and preventive campaign "Muz-2024", which began a month ago. As part of the campaign, rescuers in mobile groups carried out 7,268 raids and patrols in the country's reservoirs. During the raids, the Rules of safe stay on ice and ice fishing are explained, a total of 52,284 people have been instructed. More than half of them are fishing enthusiasts and hunters. For greater coverage of the population in the maximum risk zone, 760 retail outlets of fishing gear and other hunting accessories have been covered, and campaign materials have been distributed in each store. It is worth noting that such cases are caused by people themselves as a result of violations of basic safety rules. Violators are brought to administrative responsibility. During the campaign period alone, 156 protocols were drawn up, and fines totaling more than 4 million tenge were imposed. The Ministry of Emergency Situations warns about strict observance of safety measures when using pyrotechnic products. Pyrotechnics can be launched at a distance of 50 meters from buildings and parking lots. Their independent use by minors is prohibited. It is strictly forbidden to use fireworks indoors. It is also dangerous to launch fireworks from your hands, balconies and loggias. At the same time, we draw attention to the fact that pyrotechnic products must be purchased in specialized pavilions, making sure that the appropriate certificate is available. First of all, you need to check the integrity of the packaging and the expiration date. It is also important to remember that pyrotechnic devices can be dangerous if used improperly, especially near residential buildings and in open spaces.The Ministry of Emergency Situations urges organizers of New Year's events and citizens to comply with the requirements of fire safety regulations during New Year's events. Before holding a holiday, it is imperative to check the condition of the premises, to what extent they comply with all fire safety rules. When decorating Christmas trees in houses and apartments, it is necessary to comply with fire safety requirements.: The Ministry of Emergency Situations also reminds that in winter it is necessary to strictly observe safety rules, monitor storm warnings and stay at home in case of worsening weather. In case of an emergency, it is necessary to call the single rescue service number 112. It is also strongly recommended not to go out on the ice at night and with poor visibility, and never leave children unattended on the ice.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/907649

Sadraddin, a singer widely known among young people (Sadraddin Bolat) During the concert in Astana, he addressed the residents of the capital from the stage, the official website of the city akimat reports."Thank you for the warm welcome, Astana! The capital makes us happy every time we visit. It's a very clean city. Although the capital is cold, it is the warmest city for us!" said singer Sadraddin.The repertoire of the musician, who has been on stage since the age of 18 and is very popular, is distinguished by lyrical songs. He is also the author of the songs. Several of his tracks became hits and were widely distributed among young people. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/907146

A new winter public space has appeared in the Nura district of the capital. Its grand opening was held the day before, the official website of the Astana Akimat reports.The new recreation area for the whole family is located in the area of the residential complex "Green Quarter". An ice rink, snow slides and other winter activities are waiting for Astana residents in the public space."BI Group and the Akimat of the Nura district have officially opened Bucharest Park, the very first winter town located in this area. There is an ice rink, a slide, and a stunning seven-meter Christmas tree. The park itself is decorated with New Year's decor. We invite all residents and guests of the capital to visit the public space," said Bauyrzhan Salykov, BI Group representative and project manager.The organizers paid special attention to creating a festive atmosphere: visitors were warmly welcomed by fairy–tale characters - the Grinch, Green Santa, Snow Maiden, elves and bunnies. A rich entertainment program was prepared for the young guests. The artists performed dance and theatrical performances."As residents of the Nura district, we are very pleased that a new public space with a skating rink, slide and a festive tree has appeared. Winter activities are especially pleasing to our children. I think we'll spend more time outdoors now. Many thanks to the akimat of the district for landscaping the area near our houses. Now we don't have to go anywhere far away - in just five minutes from home we can walk to a new public space and have fun with the whole family," Aydana, a resident of the district, shared her impressions.During the holidays, Astana residents will be able to gather here with family and friends to enjoy the cozy atmosphere and have fun.It should be noted that 170 courtyards and public spaces have been landscaped in Astana this year. The works covered all areas of the city.Also, on December 18, a solemn ceremony of lighting over 30 festive Christmas trees was held in the capital. More than 15,000 people took part in the event. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/907168

The ski season has officially opened in the Central Park of Astana. In this regard, ski racing competitions were held, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Cross-country skiing was held at distances of 500 meters and 2.5 km in several age categories."This winter is perfect for skiing. The reason why we planned the opening of the ski season at this time is related to the weather. Again, the thickness of the snow makes it possible to make the ski run at a high level. Skiing is one of the most popular winter sports. There are a lot of people involved in skiing in the capital. Today, everyone from young to old is taking part in the opening of the ski season. Our oldest participant is 83 years old. In addition to ski competitions, belt wrestling, arm wrestling, tug of war, and kettlebell lifting competitions were organized at the opening of the ski season," said Kolbai Zhanbek, Head of the Planning Department for Mass Sports Events at the Astana City Akimat's Directorate of Mass Sports Events.In the last ski competition, participants competed in 7 age categories."The abundance of people during the ski season makes a good impression. I practice swimming myself. And in winter, I focus on skiing. Thanks to the fact that I have been practicing for a year, I have increased my endurance. I am sure that my success in sports will contribute to my life," said 9-year-old Kenshilik Akhmat, one of the youngest participants of the ski season.At the end of the sporting event, the winners were awarded with diplomas, medals and valuable prizes. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/907228

It has been snowing heavily in Astana for several days in a row. Municipal services of the city continue uninterrupted round-the-clock work, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.On December 23, more than 1,600 units of special equipment and more than 2.6 thousand utility workers went on the day shift to clean up the snow.During the night shift from December 22 to December 23, 366 road workers and 1,509 units of special equipment were involved in snow removal work.During the night, about 4,000 flights of heavy trucks or 54,390 cubic meters of snow were taken out of Astana.In total, since the beginning of the winter period, more than 1.38 million cubic meters of snow have been transported by 108,993 flights from the city to landfills.According to the rules, first of all, areas with very heavy traffic are cleared in the city so that there is no congestion on the roads. Areas with moderate intensity are also being cleared of snow — squares, station areas, sidewalks, access roads to social facilities, etc.Cleaning on central streets, passenger transport routes, bus stops and sidewalks is a priority.There are several equipped snow training grounds in the capital. They are equipped with a system for reading the license plates of dump trucks, video surveillance cameras are installed here, and lighting is connected.We ask residents and guests of the capital to be careful on the roads, observe safety regulations, and refrain from long-distance travel in case of a storm warning.In case of an emergency, please call 112. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/907171

Employees of the prosecutor's office of the Baikonur district of the capital, together with the district akimat and the labor inspection department, visited local organizations and enterprises to explain labor rights to employees, the official website of the metropolitan akimat reports. "The collectives of Astana Tazalyk LLP, Stroykonstruction JSC, 12 ai-Astana LLP During the meeting explained to the employees the procedure for holding peaceful assemblies and rallies, the need to resolve labor disputes through negotiations on a legal basis, and the need to ensure labor safety. It was emphasized that appropriate measures would be taken. br> Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/907520

According to the schedule for the implementation of voucher financing approved by the Ministry of Education, Astana city will switch to the updated methodology in January 2025. This was announced by the head of the Department of Education Kasymkhan Sengaziev at a briefing held in the capital's communications district, the official website of the akimat reports. Each category has its own turn. The voucher is issued iteratively. The queue is automatically centralized twice a year."According to the schedule for the implementation of voucher financing, approved by the Ministry of Education, Astana city should make the transition to the updated methodology in January 2025. In this regard, the Department of Education has taken preparatory measures to introduce voucher financing since November 2024, within which employees and management of the department were sent to the cities of Shymkent and Taraz to exchange experiences. . Today, a joint roadmap with JSC Financial Center has been agreed with the Department of Education and approved, Kasymkhan Sengaziev said. Planned measures are being taken to obtain a state order for education, transfer to voucher financing, and training. about methodological and technical changes.600 heads and responsible specialists of preschool organizations took part in the training seminar on the topic "Transition to voucher financing of preschool organizations in Astana". During these days, the services in the system will be unavailable.On December 24-27, Open Days for parents and legal representatives of the child will be held from 9:00 to 18:00 at the following addresses. approved in 6 districts of the city:Almaty district: "Palace of Students" named after Al-Farabi, B. Momyshuly Avenue, 5.Baikonur district: lyceum school No. 8, S. Seifullina Street, 50. Yesilsky district: Konaev Lyceum School No. 66, D. Konaev Street, 33/1.Nurinsky district: Lyceum school No. 79, 3 Narikbaeva Street. Saryarkinsky district: Utemisula Palace of Students, 1 Mambetova Street.Saraishik district: lyceum school No. 93, Zh. Najvedenova str., 24.To receive methodological assistance, parents can contact the counseling centers at state preschool organizations or, if necessary, questions, you can contact the Department of Preschool Education and Training of the Department of Education: 55-68-64, 55-72-49, 55-68-74.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/907627

At a briefing held in the regional communications zone of the capital, the head of the Astana Education Department, Kasymkhan Sengaziev, noted the advantages of the voucher financing system, the official website of the Mayor's Office of the city reports. The project of voucher financing of preschool education is being implemented throughout Kazakhstan. Against this background, the entire procedure is being completely reviewed, from queuing to paying for preschool services."Effective aspects of the voucher financing system: Firstly, parents who receive a voucher can get a place in any specified kindergarten. This gives parents freedom of choice and creates a powerful incentive to improve the quality of services to attract and retain kindergarten visitors. As a result, we achieve the principle of "justice". Secondly, the most important change is a rethought kindergarten assessment system. Parents will directly evaluate the quality of educational services. This eliminates subjectivity and increases the overall level of service. In addition, the project opens the doors to new market participants, creating healthy competition and significantly improving quality. Accordingly, this step leads to the principle of "quality". Thirdly, the functionality of local executive bodies for approving the volume of state orders for each kindergarten will be abolished and a full transition to voucher financing will be implemented, that is, funds will now be given to the child. If the child chooses another kindergarten and transfers, the voucher will be transferred to another kindergarten along with this child. This is how the principle of "openness" is achieved, - said the head of the Board.Basic principles of voucher financing:- those who are waiting in line for a place in kindergarten are now standing in line. according to travel packages.- if the kindergarten is determined by the Department of Education, now the name of the kindergarten is chosen by the mother.- if a state order has been approved for kindergarten, now the ticket follows the child.</ p>Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/907631

MINISTER SAYASAT NURBEK MET WITH ASTANA RESIDENTSOn December 21, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek met with residents of Astana and discussed initiatives aimed at the development of science and higher education. During the meeting, topics such as the implementation of the Keleshek program, the opening of branches of foreign universities, social support for scientists and the provision of dormitories for students were touched upon.In his speech, the Minister presented an overview of the main achievements and results in the field of science, higher education and postgraduate education in Kazakhstan, spoke about the work on the implementation of the unified educational accumulative system "Keleshek" and stressed its importance for the future of the country."The Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan recently approved amendments regulating the activities of the Keleshek accumulative system. This system was developed as part of the fulfillment of the tasks set by the Head of State in his Message dated September 1, 2023. It allows parents to plan their children's quality education in advance. The state provides initial educational capital and annual remuneration," the minister said.The Minister also announced plans to turn Kazakhstan into a major academic hub through the opening of branches of foreign universities and the creation of conditions for technology transfer. Sayasat Nurbek stressed that the opening of branches of foreign universities is an important trend in transnational education. He paid special attention to the branches of prestigious foreign universities that are opening in the capital."As part of the instructions of the Head of State and the concept for the development of higher education and science for 2023-2029, work is underway to open branches of foreign universities. Important events took place in Astana this year: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Chinese President Xi Jinping opened a branch of the Beijing University of Language and Culture at Astana International University. A new campus of the British Coventry University, known for its innovative educational approaches, was also launched. In addition, work is underway at the L.N.Gumilyov ENU to open the second Lu Ban workshop in Kazakhstan," the minister said.Sayasat Nurbek noted the importance of social support for scientists as a key factor for the development of the country. According to him, improving the social status of scientists and attracting young specialists to science remain important priorities of the Ministry. Special attention was paid to plans and objectives aimed at supporting scientific research.During the meeting, the head of the department answered questions from residents. One of the residents asked a question about providing financial assistance to universities by their graduates. The Minister noted that the Ministry has currently developed a special draft law "On Endowment Funds", which provides for regulations on the regulation of endowment funds, as well as tax benefits. Endowments have been around abroad for a long time. Thanks to such funds, many scientific discoveries have become reality. In order to support the civic engagement of society and business, the new law will regulate the financial support of universities by patrons, graduates, and other citizens.After listening to the participants of the meeting and expressing gratitude to them for the active discussion of important issues, the Minister stressed the importance of an open and transparent dialogue with the population.After the meeting, Sayasat Nurbek held a personal reception for citizens, where he answered questions related to science, higher education and research financing. All the issues raised have been taken under personal control, and relevant instructions have been given to the responsible persons.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/907288

The next hero of our "Faces of Science" column is Amangeldy Nurzada.Amangeldy Nurzada is a researcher at the Department of Artificial Intelligence Technology at ENU.In 2002, after graduating from the Maikaragai Secondary School in Pavlodar region, Amangeldy Nurzada entered the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, where she received a degree in Computer Science. After graduating from university, she decided to pursue science and enrolled in a master's degree. Since then, Nurzada has been actively working in the field of science. Having successfully completed all levels of education at the university, she received a bachelor's degree in 2007 and a master's degree in Computer Science in 2009. From 2018 to 2021, she completed her doctoral studies in Computer Science, and received her PhD in 2024.His career began with teaching at the Department of Space Engineering and Technology. Currently, Nurzada works as a researcher at the Department of Artificial Intelligence Technology and is engaged in research work as a postdoctoral fellow at the L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University. She has participated in many successful research projects and has won a number of grant programs. These include grants such as JANA ASU 2022, JANA ASU 2023 and Zhas Galim, as well as a grant from the Consortium for Inclusive Innovation program.Nurzada Amangeldy is the head of the projects "Development of a virtual translator of web resources in Kazakh sign language for deaf users" and "Development of new models and methods of automatic sign language translation of Kazakh sign language". By successfully implementing these projects, she has made a significant contribution to the field of inclusive innovation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/907439

SATBAYEV UNIVERSITY SCIENTISTS HAVE LAUNCHED THE PRODUCTION OF SOLAR PANELSA team of scientists led by Nikolai Chuchvaga from the Institute of Physics and Technology, with the support of the Science Foundation, in collaboration with Technogruppservice, opened a "Pilot plant for the production of solar modules based on heterostructured solar cells" to make solar energy accessible to all.This is a unique workshop for the production of new generation solar panels. Panels that can be used as elements of facades and windows of buildings will be produced here.The design of the panels can be changed at the request of the customer. This allows you to preserve the aesthetics of the building and at the same time integrate panels into architectural elements to generate energy. According to the scientists, the launch of the workshop is a significant step in the development of domestic solar energy, opening up new opportunities for the sustainable development of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/907598

Editorial staff of the PrimeMinister website.kz continues its series of publications on the results of Kazakhstan's development in 2024. On the initiative of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the republican environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan" has been launched since April of this year. The event is aimed at improving the environmental situation in the country, increasing the level of ecological culture of the population and attracting citizens to environmental protection issues. The campaign covered all regions of the country, laying the foundation for a sustainable ecological future.From March to November of this year, the campaign brought together more than 5.83 million people, which is a significant part of the country's population. As part of the events, mass clean-up days were held, during which over 1,159 thousand tons of garbage were collected and more than 1,609 thousand trees were planted. Active work was carried out both at the level of government agencies and among the public, including volunteers and private organizations.Combating unauthorized landfills and air pollutionAs part of the "Taza Kazakhstan" campaign, raids were carried out to identify unauthorized landfills. Together with the territorial departments of ecology and local authorities, numerous landfills were eliminated.During the Clean Air raids, 482 vehicles were checked and 105 violations of environmental standards were detected. Administrative measures in the form of fines and warnings were applied to 96 drivers. These measures emphasized the importance of compliance with environmental regulations and increased the responsibility of road users.Digital environmental supportA special achievement of the project was the creation of the @TazaQazBot digital platform, which provides citizens with the opportunity to report on environmental issues and participate in their solution. Thus, 7,929 applications were submitted via the chatbot during the year. Of these, 7,061 applications were completed, 168 applications were executed, 23 applications were processed, and 674 applications were canceled.Among them, the most frequent requests are: cleaning of territories – 2,142 applications, household garbage removal – 668 applications, street improvement – 648 applications, road repair – 595 applications. Almaty is the leader among the regions with 2,014 applications. This is followed by Astana with 1,587 applications. The Karaganda region is in third place with 757 applications. The chatbot has become an effective tool for dialogue between citizens and the state, contributing to the prompt resolution of environmental problems.The concept of development of ecological culture of the populationIn order to consolidate the achieved results and form an ecological consciousness for the long term, the "Concept for the development of the ecological culture of the population for 2024-2029" was approved. This document defines the key directions of environmental policy.One of the priorities of the Concept was the involvement of young people in environmental projects. Lectures, eco-hours and excursions to environmental laboratories were held throughout the year. Thus, this year more than 90,000 volunteers took part in landscaping and landscaping campaigns.To raise environmental awareness of the population, work is underway to highlight waste recycling, pollution monitoring, and contests for landscaping and the development of eco-volunteerism.A key focus of the Concept is also the creation of conditions for active citizen participation. Special attention is paid to the development of digital platforms such as @TazaQazBot, which have already proven their effectiveness. Monitoring of compliance with environmental regulations and the implementation of environmental standards is also being strengthened.In addition, it is planned to strengthen the work of stabilization funds next year to create a sustainable environmental management system. It is planned to hold large-scale republican actions on landscaping and landscaping. Interagency cooperation will also be strengthened to reduce emissions and monitor environmental standards. It provides for the development of environmental education programs for the population, including digital technologies and media resources.The initiative of Taza Kazakhstan goes beyond the scope of clean-up activities. It is a movement for an environmentally conscious lifestyle that unites the efforts of citizens, businesses, government agencies and public organizations.Thanks to comprehensive measures and the introduction of innovative technologies, Kazakhstan is taking important steps towards environmental well-being, sustainable development and creating a comfortable environment for future generations.#Civil society #Ecology Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/907202

To date, there are 605 settlements in the Akmola region, of which 333 are already connected to fiber-optic communication lines. As part of the state program "Affordable Internet", it is planned to connect another 243 rural settlements by 2027.The fifth generation network is actively developing in the regional center, the city of Kokshetau. Currently, 11 5G base stations have been installed, and by 2027 their number will increase to 56.Three antenna-mast structures will be erected on the republican roads of Akkol, Zhaksyn and Yerementau districts, which will improve the quality of communication for drivers and passengers.As part of the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the development of the Shchuchinsk-Borovskaya resort area, the installation of six antenna-mast structures has been completed, including territories near key tourist sites such as the Abylai Khan clearing.Additionally, fiber-optic GPON communication lines are being built to improve infrastructure in the Burabaysky district and the village of Savinka.GPON technology is also being actively implemented in other districts of the region, such as Zhaksynsky, Yerementau, Akkolsky, Atbasarsky, as well as in the city of Stepnogorsk. The equipment for connecting 49 residential buildings has been installed.It is planned to launch a pilot project for the installation of a dual-use MagicPole support in the village of Zastantsion in Kokshetau. This approach, which is popular abroad, will be applied in Kazakhstan for the first time.On behalf of the akim of the region, 264 Starlink satellite communication terminals have been installed to provide high-speed Internet access in remote rural schools.As part of the security modernization program, 1,000 video surveillance cameras have been updated at 50 educational facilities.As part of the annual Address of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the SmartGeoHub project was launched, which allows residents of the region to monitor the state of the road infrastructure through a geographic information portal.A memorandum of cooperation with the police Department was also signed, within the framework of which 25 Sergek hardware and software complexes were installed. By 2025, their number will increase to 98.To improve the convenience of interaction with natural monopoly enterprises, 48 digital services have been introduced through the regional geographic information system. For example, residents of Kokshetau can now remotely receive the services of Kokshetau Su Arnasy and Kokshetau Zhylu.Large-scale digitalization and modernization of the communications infrastructure provide access to high-quality Internet services and security for all residents of the Akmola region, including remote settlements and tourist areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/907383

In accordance with the order of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 11 this year, a number of amateur art groups were awarded the honorary titles of "National" and "Exemplary". These titles are a special form of recognition awarded for high professionalism, creative activity and significant contribution to the development of culture. They are aimed at encouraging art lovers and evaluating their achievements in the field of cultural development.This event was an important achievement for the Sazy Auen ensemble from the Egindykol district. The team, created 14 years ago, has received recognition at the district and regional levels, winning the love of the audience. The ensemble unites employees from various industries, and is led by Amangeldy Rayhan. Under his leadership, the band repeatedly performed at cultural events and festive concerts, becoming a favorite of the audience.The Musical Melody Ensemble also expressed its joy at being awarded the title of "Folk". The participants thanked the Department of Culture and the regional akimat for their support, noting that it was a great honor for the team."This is a significant event for the cultural sphere of the Egindykolsky district, because previously no one from our district had been awarded the title of "National". This achievement will become an incentive for the further development of culture in the region and will open up new opportunities for collectives," the head of the ensemble emphasized.At the solemn event, 16 collectives received certificates of awarding the title: 8 of them became "National", and 8 more became "Exemplary". These awards are the result of many years of hard work by creative teams and recognition of their outstanding achievements in the field of culture. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/907423

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The Military History Museum of the National Military-Patriotic Center of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan acted as the organizer of the competition "Tawelsiz eldin kyrandary".The event was attended by students of the Higher College of the Eurasian Humanitarian Institute, Technical College of Astana, Shipager Medical College, Astana IT University College, Construction and Technical College, Pedagogical College of Astana International University.– Students and teachers of primary military training from the capital's colleges were invited to participate in the military-patriotic competition. The main purpose of the event is to preserve the historical heritage and continuity of generations, perpetuate the memory of fallen soldiers, and form a respectful attitude towards defenders of the Motherland and veterans," said Major Daulet Kadyrov, Deputy Head of the National Military–Patriotic Center and head of the Military Historical Museum. The game consisted of five rounds. The jury took into account the appearance, greeting and marching skills. The speed of incomplete disassembly and assembly of the AK-74 assault rifle and putting on a respirator gas mask were also assessed. During the quiz "I am a defender of the Motherland", the contestants showed off their knowledge of the military history of Kazakhstan and the Armed Forces. The jury evaluated not only the technical skills and knowledge of the history of the students, but also their acting skills, which they showed by performing military-themed musical numbers.The team of the Pedagogical College of the Astana International University became the winner of the Cup of the Military Historical Museum. The second place was awarded to students of Astana IT University College, the third place was shared by the teams of Shipager Construction, Technical and Medical College.The event ended with a festive concert by the Central Ensemble of the National Military-Patriotic Center. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/907474