This work was carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan in cooperation with the Zher Amanaty commission under the AMANAT party.After taking appropriate measures, land users began to develop land on an area of 3.7 million hectares.Of the lands returned to state ownership, 4.8 million hectares of land have been redistributed to date.At the same time, the working commission on the seizure of unused and issued lands in violation of the law has been reformatted into a republican commission. Its main task is to control the redistribution of land for the needs of the rural population, as well as the rational use of land resources.In addition, taking into account the instructions of the President, the issue of continuing the right of land use for existing agricultural producers and processors of agricultural products is currently being worked out, ensuring the payment of taxes, attracting investments and developing the relevant rural areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/905466

Platon Nechaev, an 11-year-old schoolboy from Karaganda, became a participant in the 6th International Conference on Learning Cities, which was held in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The platform brought together experts and representatives from all over the world to discuss key issues of sustainable development, climate change and the creation of learning communities.Platon Nechaev was invited to present the PLATON 5D Thinking educational program, which promotes the development of creative thinking through solving environmental and social problems and forms a new generation of leaders.In addition, a Karaganda schoolboy presented his new fairy tale "The Magic Compass of Time", written specifically for the conference. Platon also proposed to make an exchange of experience between the children of Jubaila and Karaganda by planting friendship trees in both cities.Platon is known as one of the youngest creators of Kazakhstan. His stories are dedicated to different stories and heroes, his beloved city of Karaganda, and its history.The little author creates illustrations for his works using artificial intelligence. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/905452

The Government is increasing cooperation with the civil sector through project cooperation.Today, NGOs are a key partner in the implementation of socially significant initiatives.More than 2,000 joint social projects with NGOs are implemented annually across the country. There is a positive trend of their growth. Compared to last year, the dynamics shows that the volume of NHS social projects increased by 41%, grant projects – by 33%.Projects in such areas as: support for socially vulnerable segments of the population - 726 projects, support for youth policy and children's initiatives - 290 projects, strengthening social harmony and national unity – 232 projects, achieving goals in the field of education, science, information, physical culture and sports – 140 projects, protection of citizens' health – 100 projects.These projects make a significant contribution to the development of education, an inclusive society, and the potential of youth and have significant results. Eg:More than 500 jobs have been created as part of the implemented grant projects.Thanks to 670 small grants, active citizens and small organizations have the opportunity to implement their initiatives.More than 100,000 people took part in the training events, and about 2,000 NGOs received methodological and advisory assistance.Over 20,000 volunteers have been trained to provide assistance to various categories of the population.More than 1.2 million people, including 15,000 people with special needs, have received social assistance.More than 120 people with disabilities have been provided with employment assistance.NGOs have intensified the participation of 4,405 rural residents in the management of their territories.36 new initiative groups and NGOs have been created to address various issues of the local community.At the same time, one of the main innovations of 2024 was the implementation of 5 strategic projects. They are aimed at developing civil society, supporting volunteer activities and promoting literary creativity.As part of the projects for the implementation of the strategic partnership, the activities of the Center for the Development of Civil Society and the National Volunteer Front Office have been organized.The peculiarity of such projects lies in their scale and strategic importance. They are created not only to solve current problems, but also to form a stable base that will work for the long term.Also, in order to provide institutional support for NGO activities, since 2017, the Ministry has introduced a mechanism for stimulating NGOs in the form of a Bonus.The NGO Award is a monetary reward awarded at the expense of budgetary funds of NGOs for their contribution to solving social problems at the national, sectoral and regional levels.Over the years, 486 NGOs have won the award (2017 – 59 NGOs, 2018 – 63 NGOs, 2019 – 63 NGOs, 2020 – 38 NGOs, 2021 – 64 NGOs, 2022 – 54 NGOs, 2023 – 79 NGOs, 2024 – 66 NGOs).This year, 146 applications from all regions of the country have been received for the Award, 66 organizations have become winners. Their projects demonstrate the targeted contribution of NGOs to solving various issues.Thus, encouraging and motivating NGOs not only helps to stimulate the work of NGOs, but also to improve the lives of thousands of people through the formation of an active and socially responsible society.It is worth noting that the support of civil society remains the most important priority of the state social policy. The implementation of large-scale programs, increased funding and support for citizens' initiatives make it possible not only to improve the quality of life of the population, but also to strengthen civil society institutions, developing their potential and role in solving social issues. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/905529

On Thursday, December 18, representatives of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Agency for Information and Mass Communications under the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan met in Tashkent.Following the meeting, the parties signed a Plan for cooperation in the information sphere for 2025.The document was signed by the parties within the framework of the instructions given following the visit of the President of Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan on August 8, during which a joint statement and a decision on bilateral cooperation in the field of mass communications were adopted between Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev.The plan includes organizing the exchange of media content, conducting trainings and seminars for the media, improving the skills of press secretaries, supporting young journalists and jointly combating disinformation.The ICI of Kazakhstan stressed the importance of integrating joint media projects and the need to develop mechanisms to counter disinformation and fake news.The parties agreed to organize press tours for media representatives in order to exchange experiences between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.In addition, during the meeting, Robert Muradian, Managing Director of the Television and Radio complex of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, spoke about the plans and prospects of the Kazakh Silk Way TV channel to strengthen cooperation and exchange content with Central Asian countries.Following the discussion, the parties expressed their willingness to exchange content.It should be noted that from December 17 to December 19, the Kazakh delegation also participates in the VI meeting of ministers and senior officials responsible for the media and information of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/905637

Topical issues of combating corruption in the field of road and land relations were discussed at the Interdepartmental Anti-Corruption Commission of Zhetysu region.During the event, anti-corruption measures were carried out by the subjects within their competence. The following issues were discussed at the meeting: On the work done and measures taken to combat corruption in the road sector, on the work done and measures taken to combat corruption in the field of land relations; On the results of the activities of the interdepartmental anti-corruption commission in 2024 and the draft work plan for 2025.The mentioned areas Within the framework of the external analysis of corruption risks revealed the objects of research of the Anti-Corruption Service.Following the meeting, specific deadlines have been set for the implementation of the recommendations of the Anti-Corruption Service. It was instructed to pay special attention to ensuring the rationality and transparency of budget spending.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/905530

In accordance with the order of the akim of Zhambyl region, Utepov Daniyar Kuttybaevich was appointed head of the Department of Land Relations of the Akimat of Zhambyl region.Daniyar Kuttybaevich was born in 1978 in the Shusky district of the Zhambyl region. In 2000, he graduated from M.H.Dulati Taraz State University with a degree in land cadastre, and in 2002 from Aulie Ata University with a degree in Law.He started his career in 2000 in the city of Taraz as a land management engineer at the Zhambyl subsidiary of the State Enterprise of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Land Management.In 2002-2006, he was a leading specialist, chief specialist of the Land Resources Committee of the Shui region; in 2006-2007, he was the chief specialist of the Land Relations Department of the Akimat of the Shui region; in 2007, he was the chief specialist of the Land Relations Department of the Akimat of the Zhambyl region; in 2007, he was the chief specialist of the Land Relations Department of the Akimat of the Zhambyl region; in 2012, he was the chief expert of the Land Resources Management Agency; 2012-2013 - Chief Specialist of the Department of Land Relations of the Akimat of Zhambyl region; 2013-2020 - Head of the Department of Land Relations of the Akimat of Shui district; 2020-2021 - Chief specialist-State Inspector of the Department of Control and Monitoring of Land Accounting, Head of the Legal Support Department of the Department for Control over the Use and Protection of Lands of the Akimat of Zhambyl region; 2022-2024 - Head of Department of Legal Support, Head of Department-State Inspector of the Department of Financial and Legal Support,Chief specialist-State Inspector of the Department of State Control over the use and protection of lands, Head of Department-State Inspector of the Department of Land Monitoring, Analysis and Accounting of the Department of Land Management of Zhambyl region of the Committee on Land Management of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Since February 2024, he has held the position of Chief Specialist of the Department of State Control over the use and Protection of Lands of the Department of Land Management of the Zhambyl region of the Committee on Land Management of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/905414

In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, modernization of the material and technical base of life-supporting industries was carried out in the West Kazakhstan region in 2023-2024.More than 10 billion tenge has been allocated from the regional budget for the purchase of 530 units of equipment.In particular, 44 units of equipment were purchased in the field of emergency situations, 165 units were purchased by the police department, 88 units were purchased by forestry institutions, 58 units were purchased by housing and communal services, 117 units were purchased by healthcare, and 58 units were purchased by education.It is expected that the modernization of the material and technical base will lead to an improvement in the quality of services provided to the population.Work on the modernization of the material base will continue in the future. The press service of the Akimat of West Kazakhstan RegionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko/press/news/details/905593

There are 55 unfinished social facilities registered in the West Kazakhstan region, which were started in 2020-2023. The reason for the downtime of these facilities was the irresponsibility of contractors, suspension of financing, lack of necessary materials, etc.However, in 2023-2024, construction of facilities resumed, and 53 facilities have already been built, including residential buildings, schools, sports complexes, water pipelines, and others.Akim of the West Kazakhstan region Nariman Turegaliyev, holding contractors accountable, found appropriate sources of financing and put an end to this issue.Thus, the construction of a sports and recreation complex in the Taskalinsky district of the West Kazakhstan region and three-storey residential buildings in the Terektinsky district was supposed to begin in 2020 and be completed in 2022. However, construction work has been suspended for various reasons. On behalf of the akim of the region, relevant work has been carried out on this issue, and construction of the facilities has been completed this year. The press service of the Akimat of West Kazakhstan RegionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko/press/news/details/905596

The city of Almaty, as one of the main economic centers of Kazakhstan, continues to strengthen its potential this year and achieve significant results in terms of economic growth, entrepreneurship development and improving the quality of life of the city's residents. The initiatives and measures implemented within the framework of the strategic plans of the megacity have contributed to the improvement of the main socio-economic indicators of the city.Economic growth rates: In 2023, Almaty saw an increase in the gross regional product to 24.8 trillion tenge, which was a record figure for the past 10 years. In 2024, the city maintains high rates of economic development at the level of 9.7%. Following the results of 11 months of 2024, the short-term economic indicator of Almaty accelerated to 6.6%. By the end of the year, the growth of the megacity's economy is projected at 5.5%,and in 2025, it will accelerate to 6.4%.SME development: The main driver of economic diversification in Almaty is the development of small and medium-sized businesses. Today, more than 85% of the total number of people employed in the city, or about 942 thousand Almaty residents, work in this field.In order to maintain and develop SMEs, 53.1 billion tenge was allocated from the budget in 2024 to support 1.8 thousand new projects. 71 billion tenge is planned for 2025, which will support another 2 thousand new SME projects. By 2030, the contribution of small and medium-sized businesses to the city's economy should reach 70%.Investment potential: Thanks to the measures taken, Almaty has become the country's main hub for investments in the non-resource sector.For 11 months of this year, 1.5 trillion tenge of investments in fixed assets were attracted in Almaty. The largest increase in investments is noted in the manufacturing industry (an increase of 2 times, the share is 6.8%), education (+61.1%, the share is 5.3%), electricity and heat supply (+54.7%, the share is 3.8%), transport (+32.5%, the share is 15.6%), healthcare (+26.3%, share – 4.3%), water supply and sanitation (+21.0%, share – 2.0%). This confirms the qualitative change in the structure of investments for the development of priority sectors of the economy. In general, it is planned to attract 2 trillion tenge to the city's economy in 2024 and 2.3 trillion tenge in 2025.Improving the welfare of the population: The most important priorityThe aim of the work is to improve the well-being of Almaty residents. Taking into account current inflation, the average monthly salary in Almaty increased by 6.1% in real terms and amounted to 470 thousand tenge. Among other things, the indicator has increasedin the fields of education – by 10.8%, as well as health and social security – by 17.9%.Job creation and unemployment reduction: 68,000 jobs have been created since the beginning of this year. It is important to note that 82% of the jobs created are permanent. As a result, the unemployment ratein Almaty, it decreased to 4.6%.Much attention is paid to social workplaces, which are created by employers on a contractual basis with M&E. In Almaty, this work is carried out in six main areas: social workplaces, community service, youth practice, projects "First workplace", "Generation Contract", "Silver Age".Thanks to these measures, in particular, the youth unemployment rate has decreased from 5.6% in early 2023 to 4.5% in the second quarter of 2024. On behalf of Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dosayev, the City's Career Center has been operating in the metropolis for more than a year. Since its launch, in February 2023, more than 4 thousand young people have already applied to it.In general, Almaty continues to strengthen its status as one of the leading economic centers of Central Asia, with sustainability and high potential. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/905487

A press tour was held in the Auezovsky district, during which media representatives got acquainted with the key facilities implemented this year. Akim of the district Abzal Egemberdiev and the project participants spoke in detail about the achievements that the district can be proud of.The first object of the press tour was the landscaping of the courtyard in microdistrict No. 2, carried out within the framework of the Budget of National Participation program.The territory is located between houses No. 41 and No. 42. This year, a football field with an area of 390 square meters was equipped here, children's and sports complexes were renovated, 19 street lighting poles and 12 video cameras were installed, 300 linear meters of hedges and 50 trees were planted. An automatic irrigation system for green spaces on an area of more than 3 thousand square meters has also been created, as well as a 400-meter-long sidewalk.The last reconstruction of the courtyard was carried out in 2017 as part of a major renovation program, after which only cosmetic and routine repairs were carried out.Last year, 174 yards were repaired on behalf of Yerbolat Dosayev, and this year, 23 yards were reconstructed as part of major repairs. 57 projects have also been implemented under the Budget of National Participation program, including the improvement of 41 courtyards and 16 pedestrian zones.The next object was a new park in microdistrict No. 1, implemented within the framework of the "Budget of National Participation". An empty plot was transformed in the territory behind house No. 20. There is a pedestrian zone, exercise equipment for the elderly and disabled, as well as a workout area with a canopy. An automatic watering system has been installed for green spaces and an alpine slide, and compensatory planting of 90 birch trees has been carried out."I want to express my gratitude from myself and from the residents of our district. We were very happy when we found out that there would be a park here. Retirees, like us, often stay at home. I would like to play sports and enjoy life longer. Therefore, such a park is a real happiness," said a resident of the Ulmeken district, Kozhazarova.The last object of the press tour was the first new school in the republic, built as part of the Comfort School project. School No. 97 was rebuilt, the earlier school building was in disrepair.The Comfortable School project is aimed at eliminating emergency facilities, eliminating three-shift tuition and the shortage of places in schools across the country.The new school accommodates 600 students, is equipped with modern domestic furniture, equipped with laboratories for natural sciences, an auditorium, a library and a coworking area. Sports grounds for volleyball, basketball, football and tennis are located on the school grounds. Video surveillance systems have been installed for the safety of students and teachers, as well as door and block locks using acoustic signals.During the tour, the journalists were shown robotics classrooms, laboratories, a gym and a dining room. As part of the press tour, akim of the district Abzal Egemberdiev played a game of table tennis with the president of the school.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/905496

A consultation on modernization and digitalization in the field of civil protection was held on the basis of the Command Center for Strategic Planning and Operational Emergency Management of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources E. Nysanbayev, Minister of Water Management and Irrigation N. Nurzhigitov, Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations B. Abdishev, Vice Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry M. Olzhabekov, Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources N.Kurmalaev and representatives of government organizations and national companies. One of the main issues of the Council was the modernization of the IT infrastructure of the Command Center of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic. Of Kazakhstan. Vice Minister of Emergency Situations B. Abdyshev noted that significant efforts have been made to upgrade the command center in order to introduce modern digital solutions for more effective monitoring and operational management during emergencies."In 2024, thanks to the joint work of many interested parties, operational, systematic, specific decisions were made in this complex to control the area of forest fires, which made it possible to reduce it," said Ye. Nysanbayev.The Command Center of the Kyrgyz Republic's Defense Forces is the main structural unit responsible for the operational management of civil defense forces and facilities, as well as for collecting and processing information about natural and man-made emergencies. As part of the renovation of the center's infrastructure, work was carried out this year to repair the network and update the information and technical base. Specialists from the Republican Dispatch Service of RMC Kazavialesohrana, RMC Kazhydromet and JSC Kazakhstan Garysh Sapary were involved in this process.The council paid special attention to digital initiatives and the joint work of government agencies on emergency monitoring. and eliminate them. Tabigat.gov.kz He also noted that monitoring is carried out using space technologies and digital tools such as an interactive map of natural resources. Kabzhanova demonstrated the capabilities of the platform Tabigat.gov.kz and M. Yelemesov proposed automating the system of early detection of forest fires and notification of the republican dispatch service.The council also proposed modeling the spread of field and forest fires, which is carried out as part of the automation of fire control processes program. The progress of fire modeling was shown, and the engineers of the platform solutions department of NC KGS JSC and the General Director of RMC Kazhydromet spoke about the flood forecasting system. At the end of the meeting, the Talsim and Talsim flood forecasting systems were introduced. Delft-FEWS was introduced, and then an important update in the emergency notification system was shown.At the end of the meeting, the participants learned how to coordinate information systems and civil processes. They discussed further steps to create a single climate center providing logistical support in the field of environmental protection. In addition, it was proposed to develop an interdepartmental terms of reference for the implementation of this project.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/905148

Astana, December 18, 2024 – An international conference dedicated to “The next steps of professional social work in achieving sustainable Development Goals in the context of Kazakhstan: the implementation of the SOLID project” took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted together with the National Alliance of Professional Social Workers.Within the framework of the final conference, SOLID projects implemented in Kazakhstan, Central Asia, China and Germany aimed at the re-socialization of people with addictive behavior and persons released from prison were discussed.The conference also discussed the current state of socio-economic development through the prism of professional social work in Kazakhstan. The Professional Association of Social Workers shared its achievements over the five years of its existence and proposed the following joint steps with stakeholders for the next five years.The event was attended by representatives of the deputy corps, line ministries, the Constitutional Court, the National Center for Human Rights, the academic sphere, the expert community, civil society, as well as the scientific director of the SOLID project, Professor Heino Stover.In her welcoming speech, Ambassador at Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alua Nadirkulova shared information about the importance of the event not only for the professional community, but also for the entire social sphere of our country and the region. «Today we are faced with the task of discussing key aspects related to the role of social work in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are the global agenda for building a more just and sustainable world», - the Ambassador noted.During the meeting, Deputy of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Natalya Dementieva noted the study of the possibility of developing professional standards for line ministries, including the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Education and others, in the context of the implementation of the Action Plan in the field of human Rights.In turn, the head of the National Center for Human Rights of the Republic of Kazakhstan Saltanat Tursynbekova noted the solution of such key tasks as improving conditions for socially vulnerable groups, ensuring equal opportunities for all and protecting the rights of those who face difficulties, including in the field of health, social support, justice and rehabilitation.In general, the discussion of the final conference was open and constructive. Representatives of government agencies and the academic sphere, the expert community, representatives of civil society listened to questions, as well as reports from doctoral and postdoctoral students and gave practical recommendations on the systematic improvement of professional social work issues in achieving sustainable development goals in the context of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/905273

Since the beginning of 2024, payments of the state allowance for large families have covered an average of 577.2 thousand families for a total of 431.9 billion tenge, including 591.2 thousand families for a total of 42.2 billion tenge in November.Families with 4 or more minor children living together or full-time students under the age of 23 can apply for this state benefit, regardless of their income.The amounts of payments are differentiated depending on the number of children and in 2024 amount to:- with 4 children – 16.03 MCI or 59 183 tenge;- with 5 children – 20.04 MCI or 73,988 tenge;- with 6 children – 24.05 MCI or 88,793 tenge;- with 7 children – 28.06 MCI or 103,598 tenge;- with 8 or more children – 4 MCI or 14,768 tenge per child.It should be noted that starting from January 1, 2024, all state social benefits for families with children have been increased by 7%.This year, 472.9 billion tenge is provided for the payment of state benefits to large families.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/905402

The Karaganda Children's Library named after Abai is holding the last high-profile readings this year on December 20. New Year's tales in verse have been prepared for elementary school students.Saltanat Kayyrbek, a poet and member of the Writers' Union of Kazakhstan, will read his works in Kazakh. Primary school teacher Galiya Lorenz will read a work by Dutch writer Ted van Lieshout in Russian. The short story "Farmer Willie and the first snow" tells about the simple joys of childhood.To create a festive atmosphere, the library has a New Year's installation created by Valery Rogolev, a resident of Karaganda.It starts at 12:00.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/905350

Akim of Karaganda region Ermaganbet Bolekpayev held 13 meetings with residents this year, at which about 400 questions were raised. 139 people in cities and districts applied for a personal reception of the head of the region. An open dialogue helps to define the framework of issues aimed at solving acute problems.The final meeting was held in Saran, at the city cultural center.- In general, the city of Saran is developing, but there is still something to work on. First of all, these are issues related to the modernization of TCS and the renovation of engineering infrastructure. The reconstruction of the water supply networks continues, and work has begun on the modernization of the second water distributor. These projects should be completed next year to provide the city with stable water, said Ermaganbet Bolekpayev.The issue of heat supply is also not removed from the agenda. The contractor continues to set up the equipment. The output of the heat source to its design capacity remains under constant control.It is necessary to upgrade the power grid.Due to the diversification of the economy, Saran has moved out of the category of single-industry towns. Currently, 9 investment projects worth a total of 380 billion tenge are being implemented at the sites of the Saransky North industrial zone, and about 6 thousand jobs have been created.At the meeting, residents asked if it was possible to build a private road from the industrial zone to Karaganda. In this case, heavy trucks will not wear out the current main road. The possibilities of the project will be explored.Issues of housing and communal services and transport were also raised. The akim of the region immediately gave the task to solve a number of them.The new mayor of the city, Daryn Bulkair, was tasked with landscaping, cleanliness and order. There should be a program for courtyards and house facades.- Since the beginning of the year, I have held meetings in all cities and districts. Urgent issues are being raised everywhere. These are mainly issues related to construction, housing, and landscaping. Everyday problems that concern residents of our region. We still have to draw conclusions in the near future. Some of them have been resolved. There are problems that require special research and analysis to develop solutions," said Ermaganbet Bolekpaev. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/905351

Today, on December 18, a ceremony of lighting more than 30 festive Christmas trees took place in Astana. More than 15,000 people took part in the event, according to the official website of the Moscow city administration.Many types of entertainment were organized everywhere: ice rinks, slides. , small architectural objects, photo zones and much more.The tallest 25-meter Christmas tree was lit in the parking lot of the Astana Arena stadium and in place of the monument to the Kazakh People. The 25-meter Christmas tree in the parking lot of the Astana Arena stadium is decorated with light decorative snow and patterns, 2500 yellow and red toys, garlands, etc. decorated. During the lighting of the Christmas tree, there will be a concert program with the participation of Kairat Bayekenov, Rinat Maltsagov, AYREE, a children's choir and dance groups, a New Year's fair, slides, an ice rink, a maze, a food court, and a special themed photo. There will be zones for residents and guests of the capital, etc.In addition, Christmas tree lights were lit in eight more places in the Nurinsky district: in the central park, in the square of the Green Quarter shopping center, in Aigirzhal Square in the residential area of Urker, Near the shopping and entertainment centers Saryarka, Caravan City, Asia Park, Khan Shatyr and Island" and on the streets of Syganak and Sh. Aitmatov. at the intersection.A festive program, children's animators and various games were organized for the townspeople during the lighting of the Christmas tree on the Kazakh Village Square. in the Saraishik district. The visitors sang, danced, had fun at the ice rink and skating rink, and took photos in the photo zones. The location itself has 2 ice rinks, a slide with two beams, a 25-meter-high Christmas tree, small architectural objects and a light panel. A New Year's tree was lit near the Zhol railway station. Lighting of New Year's trees in the Almaty region on the territory of the Palace of Students on Independence Avenue, on the territory of the sports complex "Sana Sport", in the Alma Park On Ryskulbekov Street, near the Astana Music Hall (jug) and Koshkarbayev Avenue, 80/1 lit upA 23-meter Christmas tree was also lit in the Yesil district, and more than 4,000 toys, including balls with a diameter of 15 to 40 cm, garlands, etc., decorate the tree on the territory of the EXPO. There are slides and an ice rink on the square, residents and guests of the capital can take pictures next to fairy-tale characters against the background of small architectural objects: Youth Palace, K. Ataturk Park. , on Zh street . Tashenova, in the residential area "Production" (intersection of Akbidaya and Kemengeruly streets) and in the residential area "Kirpichny". (intersection of Chekhoev and Zholymbet streets), in the Koyandy suburban area. In addition, two five-meter Christmas trees have been installed in the area at Kenshlyarka, 5 and Dosmukhamedula, 6. They are installed at the following addresses: city Square, Bogenbai Batyr Avenue, 43 Square, Koktal Park, Yesil River bank and 22 Yubileynaya Street.It should be noted that today more than 30 Christmas trees were lit in 6 districts of the capital, as well as ice rinks, slides, a New Year's fair, etc. the operating winter camps begin their work.       </ iframe>Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/905303

In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, more than 1,000 km of roads were repaired in the West Kazakhstan region in 2023-2024. In particular, 562 km were repaired in 2023 and 445 km in 2024.This year, reconstruction of the first and fourth sections (72 km) of the Podstepnoye-Fedorovka-Russian border route, the total length of which is 144 km, is underway. The second and third sections (72 km) will be implemented at the expense of KPO BV in 2025. Today, work is underway to transport inert materials and prepare bypass roads.In 2019, the President set the task to build 245 km of roads connecting Kaztalovsky, Bokeyordinsky and Zhanibek districts with Uralsky. From 2019 to 2022, 125 km of the road was completed, 104 km in 2023, and the remaining 16 km in 2024.For residents of the Zhanibek district, located 500 km from the regional center, this year was full of joyful news. The construction of the road to the area has been fully completed. Residents who have been experiencing difficulties on the roads for several years now have no problems getting to Uralsk."We used to spend a lot of time traveling to the regional center. This year, the construction of the road has been fully completed and put into operation. This has a great impact on the economic development of our area. We express our gratitude to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who supported the construction of this road," said Beket Alipkaliyev, a resident of Zhanibek district. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko/press/news/details/904875

In 2023-2024, 22 new secondary schools were built in the West Kazakhstan region. In 2023, 16 new schools were completed and put into operation, and in 2024, 6 new schools are being built and completed. . At the same time, in 2025, the construction of 6 schools will continue within the framework of the Zhaily School project.Also next year, KPO B.V. will build 8 schools as part of the company's social infrastructure commitments. In addition, 7 educational facilities have been overhauled in the region over the past two years. And in 2025, it is planned to renovate 5 schools. Last year, 60 classrooms were equipped with the necessary equipment for chemistry and physics classrooms in the district's schools, and this year – 160 classrooms. 3 billion to strengthen the material and technical base of these educational institutions. funds have been allocated in tenge.The completed work makes it possible to solve the problem of three-shift schools and the lack of educational facilities in the region.Akim of the West Kazakhstan region Nariman Toregaliyev noted that the state will continue the relevant work. to work towards the development of the education sector in the region."One of the main tasks of the head of state is to create conditions for high-quality education of the younger generation. New schools are being built in our region in this direction, and large-scale renovation work is underway in educational centers. We also pay attention to the issue of personnel training in the region. Over the past two years, 141 bachelor's degrees and 27 residency grants have been allocated from the regional budget to graduates of local schools," Governor of the region Nariman Toregaliev said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko/press/news/details/904995

The Ministry of Culture and Information continues to summarize the results of 2024. We present to you the key points in the field of state youth policy.The number of young people in Kazakhstan is almost one third of the total population of the country – 5,759,781 people.As part of the implementation of the youth policy, the necessary conditions are being created to support and develop young people, assistance is provided in their employment and housing, grant projects are being implemented, competitions are being held to identify and promote talents in various fields, and youth leadership is being encouraged. The main guideline in working with Kazakhstani youth in 2024 was the concept of "Adal Azamat", which was set by the Head of State at the third meeting of the National Kurultai. This is the promotion of the values of honesty, fairness and hard work.Thus, youth organizations and youth resource centers took an active part in the republican campaign "Taza Kazakhstan". Within the framework of the Zhasyl El project, almost 35 thousand young people across the country are engaged in seasonal employment.Special attention is paid to working with NEET youth, who number over 160,000 people. These are young Kazakhstanis without education and without work. This year, in order to support NEET youth initiatives, the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan allocated 280 grants within the framework of the Zhas project.The Jol Tap program has been implemented in Astana since 2023 to facilitate employment, and the Jumys Tap program has been implemented in Almaty and in Aktobe and Karaganda regions since 2024. Since the beginning of the year, more than 500 job fairs have been held across the country.At the beginning of 2024, the composition of the "Council on Youth Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan" was updated. This year, the Jas Kenes Syilygy Award for young professionals was initiated and presented for the first time by the Council members.Also, for the first time this year, the International Youth Day in Kazakhstan was celebrated with the national decade "Zhastarmen birge!", which lasted from August 3 to 12. In 10 days, more than 5,000 events were held, reaching over 1 million people.An award ceremony was held for the brightest and most talented youth of Kazakhstan, the winners of the Daryn State Prize. They were 20 young Kazakhstanis who distinguished themselves in creativity, science, sports, media, and information technology.30 winners of the Tauelsizdik Urpaktary grant, whose projects were recognized as the best, received state support. These are initiatives in the fields of culture, science, media, information technology, and business. This year we also added a new direction – "Volunteering".A roadmap has been developed to strengthen cooperation with republican youth organizations for 2024-2026.Along with this, conditions are being created for the international experience and interaction of Kazakhstani youth. So, on August 5, the ZAKOVAT intellectual game between the teams of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan was held in Astana. On April 18, Astana hosted the Kazakh-Kyrgyz Youth Forum with the participation of creative youth and leaders of youth organizations. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/905036

The opening ceremony of the regional office of Euronews TV channel took place in Astana today.Opening the office, Kazakh Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva noted that the launch of Euronews is an important event for the information sector of Kazakhstan. She stressed that this is not just an expansion of the geographical presence, but also great opportunities to show the rich cultural heritage and modern development of Kazakhstan to the whole world. "The head of State sets us a clear task to promote Kazakhstan's culture and tourism, as well as investment potential, and I am sure that the opening of the Euronews regional office in Kazakhstan will give a new impetus to this work. This office will become an important platform for dialogue between cultures, as well as for promoting new ideas and creative solutions. I am sure that projects will be born here that will not only strengthen mutual understanding between the countries, but also contribute to the global media space," the minister said.As part of the cooperation, Euronews acted as an information partner of the World Nomad Games, which were held in September this year in Astana. The broadcast reached more than 39 million people worldwide.10 programs, broadcasts and interviews dedicated to investment projects and the cultural heritage of the Kazakh people have already been published."Kazakhs are the heirs of the unique civilization of the Great Steppe and the traditions of the nomadic peoples of Central Asia. The state that emerged after the collapse of the Golden Horde in the form of the Kazakh Khanate, founded in 1465, was later reborn as an independent country — the modern Republic of Kazakhstan, which will celebrate its 35th anniversary next year. With a population of almost 20 million people, Kazakhstan holds an important place among the world's top 40 economies thanks to a range of economic and political reforms. Under the leadership of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, political reforms are being successfully implemented, which allows us to celebrate this historic moment today — the opening of the Euronews office in Kazakhstan. We will inform an international audience about Kazakhstan's culture, economy and heritage by working with Kazakhstani entrepreneurs and artists, as well as creating original TV shows that will present new realities and a bright future for Kazakhstan," said Pedro Vargas, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Euronews.A key element of the cooperation is the implementation of the Euronews Academy project, which involves conducting training sessions and master classes to improve the skills of employees of domestic TV channels, which will have a positive impact on the professional skills of representatives of the Kazakh media.Currently, work is underway to create 20 projects. These include a show about culture, art and lifestyle – "Modern Nomads", a regional show about business and economics – "East-West Connect" and interviews with regional personalities – "Voices from Central Asia". Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/905319