Since the beginning of the year, pensions in the amount of 3 trillion 436.4 billion tenge have been paid from the republican budget, of which 1 trillion 81.9 billion tenge has been allocated for the payment of basic pensions, and 2 trillion 354.5 billion tenge has been allocated for solidarity pensions.As of December 1, 2024, the number of pensioners is 2 million 428 thousand people.The average amount of the total pension as of December 1, 2024 amounted to 131,556 tenge, including the amount of the solidarity pension – 88,967 tenge, the basic pension – 42,589 tenge.Starting from July 1, 2018, the state basic pension payment is assigned to each recipient individually, taking into account their length of service in the pension system.At the same time, the length of service in the pension system includes the length of service worked out in the solidarity system as of January 1, 1998, as well as the periods for which mandatory pension contributions were paid (hereinafter referred to as OPV).So, if the length of service in the pension system is 10 years or less, and in the absence of it, the amount of the basic pension is equal to 65% of the minimum subsistence level, then for each year over 10 years, its size increases by 2%. For example, if you have 20 years of experience, the basic pension will amount to 85% of the minimum subsistence level. If you have 30 years of service or more, it is set at a maximum of 105% of the minimum subsistence level.If in one month the Single Accumulative Pension Fund has been transferred several times, the period of participation in the accumulative system is one month.Thus, the more regularly and in full the mandatory pension contributions are paid, the greater the amount of the basic pension payment upon reaching retirement age.In turn, the amount of pension payments by age depends on the length of service as of January 1, 1998 (requires at least 6 months) and the average monthly income received in the pre-retirement period.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/904531

The Cup of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Absolutely real combat, a new discipline, which is an analogue of army hand–to-hand combat, was held in Astana these days. From December 13 to December 15, the best teams in this type of martial arts gathered in Astana. This tournament was held in the "ARB without kimono" section. Dias Nurtaev, a rescuer of the Akmola region, competing in the weight category up to 67 kg, passed all stages of the Cup and rightfully won first place. Also, the strongest athletes from all over the country gathered at the Kazakhstan Adult Kettlebell Lifting Championship, held in Astana from December 12 to 17, 2024. Representatives of emergency situations of Almaty and Karaganda regions performed well among the participants. In the 73 kg weight category, Dauren Kadyr, senior engineer of the Emergency Department of the Kegeni district of the Emergency Department of the Almaty region, took first place. In the 95 and 85 kg weight categories, Alexander Komarov, the head of the guard at the fire station No. 22 of the Emergency Department of the Karaganda region, and Roman Gerasimenko, the driver of the fire truck at the fire station No. 28, became the silver medalists of the tournament. In a difficult and intense struggle, they showed a high level of preparation and perseverance. This success is not only a personal achievement of the athletes, but also the pride of the entire civil protection service. Such tournaments are critically important for rescuers, as they develop the physical endurance, reaction time, and skills necessary to work effectively in extreme conditions. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/904772

Today, a meeting on modernization and digitalization in the field of civil protection was held at the Command Center for Strategic Planning and Operational Management of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The event was attended by Vice Minister of Emergency Situations Batyrbek Abdyshev, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Yerlan Nysanbayev, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, Vice Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Malik Olzhabekov, as well as representatives of relevant government organizations and national companies. One of the key issues of the meeting was the modernization of the IT infrastructure of the Command Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Batyrbek Abdyshev, Vice Minister of Emergency Situations, noted that significant efforts had been made to upgrade the Command Center in order to introduce modern digital solutions for more effective monitoring and operational management in emergency situations. "The integration of data from different government agencies and the constant presence of their specialists ensure well—coordinated work and prompt decision-making," Batyrbek Abdyshev emphasized. The Command Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a key structural unit responsible for the operational management of civil protection forces and facilities, as well as the collection and processing of information on natural and man-made emergencies. As part of the renovation of the Center's infrastructure, work was carried out this year to modernize the premises and update the information and technical base. Specialists from the Republican dispatching Service of RSE "Kazavialesohrana", RSE "Kazhydromet" and JSC "Kazakhstan Garysh Sapary" were involved in this process. Special attention was paid at the meeting to digital initiatives and joint efforts of government agencies in monitoring and responding to emergencies. Vice Minister Batyrbek Abdyshev said that monitoring has been implemented using space technologies and digital tools such as an interactive map of natural resources. Tabigat.gov.kz . Gulnara Kabzhanova, Director of the Platform Solutions Department at NC KGS JSC, demonstrated the capabilities of the platform Tabigat.gov.kz and Maksat Yelemesov, Deputy Chairman of the Committee of Forestry and Wildlife of the MENR of the Republic of Kazakhstan, presented the system of early detection of forest fires and automation of reporting of the Republican Dispatch Service. In addition, modeling of the spread of steppe and forest fires, carried out as part of the automation of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, was presented at the meeting. Murat Abdykhalykuly, the head of the Geoinformation Systems Project of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, demonstrated the progress of fire modeling, and engineers of the Platform solutions Department of JSC NC KGS and the General Director of RSE Kazhydromet spoke about the flood forecasting system. At the end of the meeting, Chairman of the NAO "Information and Analytical Center for Water Resources" Kairatgali Khairulla presented the flood forecasting systems Talsim and Delft-FEWS, after which an important update was demonstrated: an emergency warning system. She was represented by Sayat Battalov, Head of the Communications and Warning Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Following the meeting, the participants discussed further steps to create a Unified Situation Center that will coordinate the functioning of information systems and provide logistical support in the field of civil protection. It was also proposed to develop an interdepartmental terms of reference for the implementation of this project.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/904817

As a result of the deterioration of weather conditions, a severe blizzard and a snowstorm with zero visibility, several emergencies occurred on the Usharal-Dostyk highway in the Zhetisu region. Rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations promptly provided assistance to drivers and passengers stuck in the snowdrifts. In total, more than 136 people have been rescued in the last 24 hours. Due to a strong blizzard and blizzard, 30 trucks and one passenger car were stuck on the Yrgaity highway section. Rescuers immediately went to help. Rescuers delivered more than 40 people to the city of Usharal using special high-terrain vehicles, including a shift shift and an all-terrain vehicle "Trekol". Among the rescued were 28 foreign citizens — citizens of the Republic of Belarus, the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation. Fortunately, no one needed medical help. On another section of the highway, between Yrgaity and Zhalanashkol, 26 more trucks were captured in the snow. Rescuers evacuated the drivers to the village of Koktuma, where hot meals were organized by local authorities. As a result of this operation, assistance was provided to 26 drivers. In addition, the evacuation operation was carried out by the staff of the PCH-10 Dostyk station. There were 2 cars and 19 trucks in the area of heavy snow drift. 69 people were evacuated, including 20 soldiers of the Alakol border control. All the injured were taken to Dostyk station. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reminds citizens of the need to take precautions during the winter period. It is important to keep an eye on storm warnings and avoid travel if weather conditions worsen. In case of an emergency, call 112, the 24-hour emergency number. Take care of yourself and your loved ones! Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/904831

Today, Akim of the region Serik Shapkenov met with Deputy Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation Tobias Werder and head of the mission of the United Nations Migration Agency for Migration (IOM) in Kazakhstan, Coordinator for Central Asia Serkhan Aktoprak.At the meeting, the parties discussed the IOM project "Pre-training Center", aimed at providing support to those who want to work in another country.The head of the UN Mission in Kazakhstan, Serkhan Aktoprak, noted that this project will have a great impact on reducing unemployment, strengthening partnerships and global migration movements.Serik Shapkenov said that he intends to further develop cooperation with IOM and is interested in launching the project on a pilot basis in Atyrau."For our region, where large oil and gas projects are based, the issue of employment of specialists is of particular importance. We employ a large number of qualified professionals with unique experience. This experience is in demand far beyond the borders of Kazakhstan, and our task is to provide our specialists with the opportunity to realize their potential in the international arena. The pre-training center will be a powerful help in this area. It will allow our citizens not only to increase their competitiveness, but also to receive all the necessary information, complete training, and familiarize themselves with the conditions and requirements of employment in other countries. In addition, the launch of such a project on a pilot basis in Atyrau is a strategically important step, we believe that the Pre–training Center will become an impetus for the successful employment of our citizens abroad, strengthening partnerships and developing global migration," Shapkenov said.For reference: more than 1,000 residents of Atyrau region work in countries such as Russia, Qatar, UAE, South Korea, Hungary, Czech Republic, etc.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/904664

In Kazakhstan, the state provides free legal aid to citizens in need. At a briefing in the capital's communications service, Aidos Shambulov, Deputy Head of the Astana City Department of Justice, told who can receive this assistance, and also summed up the work of this system in 2024.As noted by Aidos Shambulov, the right to qualified legal assistance is enshrined in the Constitution of Kazakhstan. In cases stipulated by law, legal assistance is provided free of charge. This principle is implemented through the Law "On Advocacy and Legal Assistance", which regulates the procedure for the provision of legal aid. The State provides citizens with free legal assistance, including legal information, legal advice and representation of interests in court.According to him, vulnerable groups of the population can receive free legal aid, including large families, disabled people, war veterans, victims of violence and human trafficking, minors without care, as well as victims of industrial accidents."These categories are defined by law, and we strive to provide high—quality support to everyone who needs help," said Aidos Shambulov.Thus, in 11 months of 2024, more than 17,500 citizens used the services of guaranteed legal aid, which is 21% more than in 2023.More than 9,800 legal consultations were provided, about 7,300 criminal services, and legal assistance in civil and administrative matters was provided in 431 cases.Shambulov also noted an increase in requests for legal advice, which indicates an increase in legal awareness among the population."To date, the Astana City Department of Justice has concluded contracts with 195 lawyers and 90 legal consultants who provide guaranteed legal assistance services. The system also provides for strict monitoring of the validity of the refusal to provide assistance. The grounds for refusal may be the absence of a legal nature of the application or the applicant's belonging to categories not covered by law. All refusals are issued on a reasoned basis and can be appealed in court," said Aidos Shambulov.Assistance was mainly provided in the recovery of alimony and the appointment of pensions, support for victims of crime, as well as assistance to large families, pensioners and people with disabilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/904620

On December 18, within the framework of the large-scale environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan" in Astana, famous athletes expressed support and gratitude to the employees of public utilities, the official website of the Akimat of the capital reports.In the early morning, famous athletes of Astana gathered to support public utilities workers who, in difficult winter conditions, daily clear the city of snow and ice. The organizers of the action offered the employees hot tea and baursaks, thanking them for their hard work and concern for the cleanliness of the city.The event was attended by such famous athletes from the capital as Maksat Sailau, Merey Maulitkanov, Aybek Aitbekov, Nurlan Karabalin, Madi Amangeldy, Nurzhan Batyrbekov, Nurbek Talbudin, Nursultan Duisenkulov, Zere Sarbalina, Aiza Mambekova, Nariman Seken."Today, I personally felt how difficult it is for utility workers — what it feels like to wake up early, clean snow, and clean up the city. It's a very difficult job, especially when it's freezing outside. I respect the people who keep the city clean. Once again, I realized how important the work of public service employees is. First of all, we are holding an action to be an example for the younger generation. Young people always focus on their elders, media personalities, and famous athletes. If, as a young man, I had seen the world champion clearing snow in the morning and treating employees to tea, it would have motivated me to do good deeds. It is important to remember that the cleanliness of our capital and the whole country depends on us, we must help each other," said Astana's senior MMA coach Nurlan Karabalin.In addition to the treats, the athletes helped the workers in snow removal, showing an example of active support and concern for the cleanliness of the city.It should be noted that such events are held in Astana on a regular basis. Their goal is to strengthen the spirit of unity, inspire people to support each other and remind them of the importance of good deeds. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/904649

The results of the "Rental Housing" program for the categories of "large families" and "socially vulnerable segments of the population" of Astana have been published. This is reported by the official website of the capital's akimat with reference to the Housing Center.The result of the program is published in the following lists:Category "large families":- Past;- Not passed.Category orphaned children, children left without parental care":- Past;- Not passed.Category "socially vulnerable segments of the population":- Past;- Not passed.The citizens who have completed the program will be contacted by the staff of the Housing Center and informed about further actions."Due to the increased frequency of fraud cases, it is necessary to be extremely careful. Employees of the Housing Center, making phone calls, never ask to repay loans, debts and remove the account lock for housing," the center said in a statement.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/904708

Akim of the region Abai Nurlan Urankhaev held a meeting with residents of Semey. The key achievements of the region and current projects were highlighted at the meeting. A personal reception of citizens was also held, where residents received answers to their questions."Semey is a witness to many historical events, the spiritual and cultural center of our country. As you know, special attention is being paid to the development of our beloved city. Residential buildings and social facilities have been put into operation. Positive changes have taken place in all areas, and socio-economic development has begun to move steadily forward. Of course, you, dear fellow countrymen, will give an assessment of all this! Our goal is to improve the quality of life of the population and create a comfortable living environment. Work in this direction continues. The most important thing is to unite and, without departing from the principle of "harmony and unity", make the most of the opportunities provided," said the governor of the region.Stable growth has been observed in all major sectors of the region over the current year. Thus, in the construction sector, the indicator increased by 22.8%, in the transport sector – by 6.4%, and in the communications sector – by 15.8%. The volume of attracted investments amounted to 471.6 billion tenge. Of this amount, the share of the city of Semey accounts for 154.2 billion tenge.Special attention is paid to solving housing issues. For 11 months of this year, 306.9 thousand square meters of housing were commissioned in the region, which is 107.7% more than last year. The majority of this volume – 74.8% – is accounted for by the city of Semey. 15 loan and individual residential buildings with a total area of 57.7 thousand square meters are under construction, which will provide housing for 832 families.This year, 911 apartments worth KZT 12.2 billion were purchased to support various segments of the population. Additionally, it is planned to purchase another 115 apartments in the amount of 4 billion tenge.Work to provide the population with clean drinking water continues. By 2026, 46 projects worth 20.6 billion tenge are planned to be implemented in the region, of which 33 projects are being implemented this year. 4 water supply facilities were put into operation in the regional center, due to which the level of clean water supply reached 91.4%. Additional measures are needed to achieve 100%.This year, as part of 28 projects worth 18.5 billion tenge, 27.5 km of heating networks were replaced and work on 17 heat sources was completed. Thanks to these measures, the wear of heating networks decreased from 64.2% to 59.7%. Additionally, work is underway on the construction of a new TPP-3, which will provide the right-bank part of the city with the necessary amount of thermal energy.15.1 billion tenge was allocated to improve the transport and logistics infrastructure. This year, 241 km of roads have been repaired in the region. The reconstruction of the highway bridge in Semey is underway, the cost of which is 47.3 billion tenge.The general plan for the development of the city of Semey, developed in digital format, has already been approved. 5.6 billion tenge was allocated for the improvement of the regional center. This year, 62 courtyards and 4 public spaces have been restored, including the children's railway on the island of Beibitshilik. In the near future, the reconstruction of the water park at the expense of private investments is planned.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/904740

A meeting was held in the akimat of the Kyzylorda region under the chairmanship of Akim of the region Nurlybek Nalibayev. It was about the disbursement of budget money, the pace of construction work, the heating season and utilities.The meeting was attended by akims of Kyzylorda and districts, heads of responsible industries. The head of the region focused on the fulfillment of previously set tasks and warned that in case of non-fulfillment of targets, the responsibility would be assigned to the top managers."By the end of the year, it is necessary to use budget funds effectively and direct them in specific directions," he said.The need for uninterrupted operation of public utilities on weekends was also noted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/904557

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The next hero of our column "Faces of Science" is Akmaral Serikbayeva.Akmaral Kabylbekovna – Candidate of Technical Sciences, Professor of the Department of Ecology and Geology at the Caspian University of Technology and Engineering named after Sh.Yesenova.In 1996, she graduated from the International Kazakh-Turkish University named after H.A.Yasawi graduated with a degree in Ecology, in 2000 he completed a master's degree in Chemistry at Al–Farabi Kazakh National University, and in 2003 he completed postgraduate studies at the National Center for Integrated Processing of Mineral Raw Materials of the Republic of Kazakhstan.She started her scientific activity in 1997 at the RSE "National Center for Integrated Processing of Mineral Raw Materials of the Republic of Kazakhstan", having worked her way up from an engineer to a senior researcher. In 2008, she defended her PhD thesis at the Chemical and Metallurgical Institute named after J.Abishev, specializing in Metallurgy of ferrous, non-ferrous and rare metals. Since 2011, she has continued her professional career at the Yesenov Caspian State University of Technology and Engineering as an associate professor at the Department of Ecology and Life Safety. From 2015 to 2020, she held the position of Head of the Department of Ecology and Chemical Technologies.Her scientific and pedagogical experience is 23 years. Serikbayeva A. is the author of more than 120 articles, 9 patents of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 7 copyright certificates; 24 articles have been published in international peer–reviewed scientific journals included in the Web of Science and Scopus databases (the Hirsch index is 5 in both databases), more than 60 articles are in the journals of the KKSON list. His creative works include 15 publications (5 textbooks, 2 of which are marked with the RUMS of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and 10 monographs, 3 of them in English).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/903883

APPLICATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE JANUARY UNT WILL BE ACCEPTED ON DECEMBER 20.On December 20, applications for participation in the January UNT will be accepted, which will last until December 30. You will be able to register on the website of the National Testing Center app.testcenter.kz or via the UTO app. The testing itself will take place from January 10 to February 10.Let us remind you that the January UNT involves people who have not scored a threshold score based on the results of summer testing and are enrolled in full-time education on a paid basis, who are studying at a university, who want to transfer from creative educational institutions to other areas of training on a paid basis, who want to transfer to pedagogical areas of training on a paid basis, as well as graduate students classes of schools for admission to the university on a fee-based basis, if desired.During registration, the test takers choose the place, date and time of the test themselves.The number of subjects at the UNT remains the same – three compulsory and two to choose from. The number of tasks for the UNT-2024 remains unchanged – 120. Including 20 assignments on "History of Kazakhstan", 10 assignments on "Reading literacy", 10 assignments on "Mathematical literacy" and 40 assignments in two specialized subjects. The maximum number of points also remains unchanged – 140 points.In order to improve the preparation for the UNT, training tests have been launched. At the beginning of the academic year, the following were published on the NTC website:: a list of references and a test plan for which assignments were made; a list of 100 historical dates in the subjects "History of Kazakhstan" and "World History"; a list of terms in "Computer Science"; a list of literary works on "Kazakh literature" and "Russian literature". A calculator, periodic table, and salt solubility table will also be available for all applicants in the testing program.The testing time is 4 hours (240 minutes). It is worth noting that an additional 40 minutes will be saved for children with special educational needs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/904194

Astana IT University will represent Kazakhstan at ICPC World Finals 2025From December 14 to December 15, 2024, the semi-finals of the International Student Olympiad in Sports Programming ICPC took place at Astana IT University. 270 students from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan took part in the competition.The tournament was held simultaneously in Astana, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk and Tbilisi, bringing together the best teams from the Northern Eurasia region. Thanks to the unified ranking, students competed internationally, demonstrating their skills and ambitions."ICPC is not just an Olympiad, but an important platform for the formation and development of the techno-digital society of Kazakhstan. Today, we pay special attention to the qualitative development of IT education in the country. The Ministry, together with the world's leading universities, is implementing new educational programs. For example, a school of artificial intelligence was opened in Kyzylorda in partnership with Seoul University of Science and Technology. New study programs have also been developed with such leading universities as the University of Michigan, the City University of Hong Kong, the University of Arizona, the University of California, Los Angeles, and a number of Moscow universities. This year, more than 2,000 students have started studying under these programs," said Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The best results among the participants were shown by the teams:"Sorry, who are you?" (Astana IT University) — the winners of the semi-finals, who will represent Kazakhstan at the ICPC World Finals 2025."1 Natural Intelligence" (International IT University, Almaty) — silver medalists.Jasdauren Street (Nazarbayev University, Astana) — bronze medalists."We are proud that the Astana IT University team has won and will represent Kazakhstan at the ICPC World Finals 2025. As co-organizers of this prestigious contest, we are glad that the intellectual minds of Central Asia are attracted to us, in Astana. This confirms our status as a key platform for the development of IT education in the region," said Askar Hikmetov, Rector of Astana IT University.ICPC is the largest and one of the most prestigious programming Olympiads in the world, which has been held since 1977. Participation in the championship gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and strengthen their team skills, which is highly appreciated by international technology companies.The organizers of the tournament in Central Asia were the Sports Programming Federation and Astana IT University with the support of partners: Freedom Holding Corp., CF "Freedom Shapagat" and Kcell/activ. Holding the ICPC semi-finals in Kazakhstan strengthens the country's position as an IT hub in Central Asia and opens up new opportunities for the development of technology talents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/904398

As part of the celebration of Independence Day, a solemn ceremony of laying flowers at the monument "Tauelsizdik" was held.The ceremony was attended by Mayor Yerbolat Dosayev, deputies of the Maslikhat, members of the Public Council, the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, participants in the December 1986 events, representatives of ethnic and cultural associations and youth organizations.The participants of the event observed a minute of silence to the sounds of a metronome in memory of those who gave their lives on the path to independence of Kazakhstan.The ceremony ended with the performance of the National Anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan by the military brass band of the Almaty regional garrison.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/903974

Legendary opera singer, actress, and teacher Bibigul Tulegenova celebrates her birthday on December 16. This year, People's Artist of the USSR, recipient of the Order of Otan, honorary citizen of Almaty and academician turns 95 years old.Mayor of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev came to congratulate Bibigul Akhmetovna on such a significant date. He read out a congratulatory address on behalf of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. It recognizes the merits of an outstanding artist who has made a huge contribution to the development of national culture."A long and fruitful creative path has elevated you to the heights of recognition. You have left a rich legacy in the golden fund of our country and educated talented, worthy students. Your great work has been marked by high state awards, honorary titles and special distinctions, which is recognition of your achievements," the congratulatory message from the Head of State reads.In turn, Bibigul Akhmetovna expressed gratitude for the warm wishes and congratulated all Kazakhstanis on Independence Day.On December 21, at 3 p.m., the Palace of the Republic will host a gala concert in honor of Bibigul Tulegenova's 95th birthday. The program will feature the greatest works of classical and Kazakh music performed by outstanding artists, for whom Bibigul Akhmetovna's work has become an inspiration and a guiding light.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/903975

On December 15-16, a large amount of snow fell in Almaty, a third of the average monthly precipitation for December. 22 cm of snow fell in the city, 40 cm on the Kamensk plateau, 42 cm in Shymkent.More than 600 pieces of special equipment and 1,080 road workers are involved in the elimination of the consequences of the snowfall around the clock.Since the beginning of the snowfall, 6,520 m3 of snow has been removed from city streets.Snow removal requires preparatory work to form snow banks at the roadsides.Due to the fact that the shafts are formed by large-sized machinery (graders, front loaders), they are carried out at night.In connection with the above, the presence of snowdrifts in the morning hours on the roadway is a technological necessity during the work.It should be noted that the shafts are removed during the next work shift.Next, the instrument panel is cleaned after its removal, ice is chipped and snow-ice formations are removed.In order to organize the timely removal of snow, we ask motorists not to park vehicles on roadsides, especially at night.Due to the fact that the amount of snowfall in one day was a decade-long norm, snow removal from the main highways of the city will be completed this night.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/903976

A press tour of the facilities implemented at the request of residents this year was held in Almaly district of Almaty.The first object was one of the city's main pedestrian streets, Panfilova. The daily pedestrian flow along the street ranges from 10 to 15 thousand people, and on weekends and holidays the traffic increases significantly. As the akim of the district Arman Shamshin noted, the high traffic capacity and active operation of the street by vehicles coming to unload goods for cafes and restaurants led to an increase in the load on the road surface and decorative elements. Residents of the district also asked to renovate the street.So, for the first time since 2017, it was decided to repair the road surface. Work on Panfilov Street began in September: 2,000 square meters of paving stones were replaced, 130 new benches and 2 playgrounds were installed, and fountains were repaired. The green area has been expanded by 20%, new shrubs have been planted and a new lawn has been sown. We have installed module houses for artisans, a stationary police station and a modern "Visitor Center". The townspeople note that the renovated street has become more comfortable and convenient.The next object of the visit was secondary school No. 136, where major seismic-enhanced repairs were carried out for the first time in 35 years. In accordance with modern requirements, the school has updated classrooms for robotics, chemistry, biology, physics, computer science, as well as workshops and technology classrooms for boys and girls. All subject rooms are equipped with interactive panels and new furniture.The participants of the press tour also visited the Vostochny AZTM Park, which was renovated as part of the Budget of National Participation program in 2023. Residents of the new houses of the Nomad residential complex have taken the initiative to improve the neglected place near the residential complex.Exercise equipment, walking paths, a large green area with a lawn (about 10,000 square meters), with flowers and trees, new lighting. It turned out to be a small but very cozy Almaty square.According to Alyona Shin, a resident and co-author of the BNU project, this project is the pride of the district and the residents themselves. "This is not just a square, we are the only ones in the area who have their own artificial pond in the square. We shared the idea with the experts from the akimat, and they helped us to implement it. My children only play on this playground all the time, and there is also a very cool volleyball court. In general, everything is provided for family holidays," the resident shared.The final object in the tour was a new square with an area of 0.49 hectares, which was built on the site of a former spontaneous market on Rozybakieva Street, south of Duisenova Street. As Arman Shamshin noted, earlier there was a fenced spontaneous market in its place, which caused inconvenience to residents of nearby houses. Residents have repeatedly asked to remove the market and make a public garden in its place. Said and done: as a result, the site of the former market turned into a green area with a lawn (about 2 thousand square meters. m.), with flowers, shrubs and trees.Benches, exercise equipment, pergolas, playgrounds and running tracks made of modern and high-quality materials have been installed for residents. An automatic irrigation and lighting system was also installed."It's very beautiful here in the evenings, great lighting. We applied and supervised the work, so we come here and admire it. There is a place where both adults and children can spend time comfortably. And a great track for sports. Previously, it was impossible to even open the windows on this side, because there was a spontaneous market, and the smell and noise. Now it's a completely different matter. Very large green areas and pergolas are decorated. It has become not just convenient, but also beautiful," said resident Asem Nurgazina.In Almaly district, 34 projects were implemented in 2023 as part of the Budget of National Participation program, and 52 projects in 2024."In recent years, the "Budget of Public Participation" program has had a great impact on the improvement of Almaty. Green recreation areas play an important role in improving public spaces and improving the ecological situation of the city. We always support the initiatives of the residents of the district," says akim of the district Arman Shamshin.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/903977

On December 15-16, heavy snow fell in Almaty, which significantly affected the situation in the city. As a result of this snowfall, which amounted to a third of the average monthly precipitation for December, 22 cm of snow appeared on the streets of Almaty, and in mountainous areas such as Kamensk Plateau and Shymkent, the snow cover was 40 cm and 42 cm, respectively. In the face of such adverse weather conditions, the city's utilities have actively joined in snow removal to restore the streets to a safe and passable condition.More than 600 units of special equipment and 1,080 road workers are working around the clock to eliminate the consequences of the snowfall in Almaty. Since the beginning of the snowfall, 6,520 m3 of snow has already been removed from city streets.As part of the Taza Kazakhstan program, journalists were shown morning snow removal on one of the busiest sections of the city, Abylaikhan Avenue. Special equipment was used for this purpose, including sweepers, combined road vehicles, Pony 4, KAMAZ trucks, as well as the labor of road workers. All these tools help to quickly clear the streets of snow and ice, ensuring traffic safety and comfort of citizens.As noted by Zhanat Zhakupbek, Deputy head of the Municipal Infrastructure Development Department, snow removal requires preparatory work to form snow banks at the roadsides. The shafts are formed by large-sized machinery (graders, front loaders), their execution is carried out at night. The presence of snowfall in the morning hours on the roadway is a technological necessity in the production of work. The shafts are removed during the next work shift. Next, the instrument panel is cleaned after its removal, ice is chipped and snow-ice formations are removed.Snow removal from the main highways of the city is scheduled to be completed on the night of December 17-18, but snow removal work will continue until the end of the winter season.Winter cleaning in Almaty covers more than 2,300 streets with a total area of 25.1 million m2 and a length of 2,777 km. 10 contractors are involved in this work, and 70% of the total area is being cleared by the Almaty Tazalyk State Enterprise. The Almaty municipal services have 1,084 units of special equipment and 1,240 road workers in their arsenal, which allows them to quickly respond to changes in weather conditions and effectively eliminate the consequences of snowfall.In conclusion, the utilities appealed to the citizens not to park vehicles on the roadsides, especially at night, in order to organize timely snow removal.The first season of the environmental campaign for the collection of plastic caps, launched as part of the nationwide program "Taza Kazakhstan", has also ended in Almaty. The action was attended by school students and kindergarten students, who jointly collected more than 1.26 million caps. The initiative, aimed at drawing attention to environmental issues and forming an ecological culture among the younger generation, has received a wide response from young people and their parents. The action was attended by students from more than 200 schools and kindergartens in the city.According to the results of the campaign, three districts of the city made the greatest contribution.:Zhetysu district – 570 kg of caps (22.7% of the total volume);Almaly district – 484 kg (19.3%);Auezovsky district – 328 kg (13.0%).On December 16, the results of the first season of the promotion were summed up, and on December 21, the winners and participants will be awarded at the East Mall. The program of the event: eco-fair, workshops and training sessions on waste recycling and environmental practices.In parallel with the lid collection campaign, a unique Christmas tree made of recycled plastic was created with the support of KSC PLAST and the Eco-Hub. Its author was the famous sculptor Talgat Zhumagul. The Christmas tree symbolizes the hope of solving environmental problems and will become a decoration of the city on the eve of the New Year."My friends and I have been collecting lids for several weeks. It was not only good for the environment, but also very interesting. Now that I know that the covers that we have collected will help create beautiful Christmas trees in our city, I am proud to have become a part of this project," says Tomiris Namazbekova, a student at Gymnasium No. 147.In addition, special children from the Voluntary Charity Foundation, the Meirim Foundation, the Autism Victory project, and the Insight School created festive New Year's toys from recycled materials under the guidance of eco-trainers from the Eco-Hub.These products were purchased by large companies, including the IM Fund. Bulata Utemuratova, RAMS, Eurasian Bank, Almaly Holding, ZanHub. An important part of this campaign was the community centers in the city districts, which became collection points for the duration of the campaign. "This project is a great example of how environmental education and creativity can be combined. It is important not only to teach children to take care of nature, but also to show how small actions can lead to big results," said Raisa Sakhieva, Deputy Director for Educational Work at Gymnasium No. 147.The organizers emphasize that in 2025, the campaign to collect plastic caps will become a permanent part of the overall campaign to create an ecological culture in Almaty. Such initiatives not only beautify the city and remind of the importance of waste recycling, but also instill responsibility for the preservation of the environment.The republican program "Taza Kazakhstan", initiated by the Head of State, is aimed at improving and landscaping the territories of settlements. The main goal of the program is the formation of values of respect for the environment, fostering high civic responsibility and environmental culture among the population.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/903999

Almaty continues to attract the attention of tourists from all over the world. This place impresses with its picturesque mountains, modern architecture and cultural heritage. Along with this, the guests of the metropolis celebrate the cleanliness, comfort and hospitality of the locals.In a recent survey conducted by the Almaty City Tourism Department, more than 85% of foreign tourists expressed delight at the cleanliness of streets and parks. Well-maintained recreation areas such as Panfilov pedestrian street, terrancours and green corners at the foot of the mountains are especially popular."I live in a very clean city, and I see that Almaty is also very clean," said a tourist from Germany."Almaty is a city where nature and architecture of buildings are in harmony. We were pleased to see well-maintained streets and a clean environment. This leaves a positive impression of your city. Even an ordinary walk around the city brings great pleasure," said Anna Schmidt, a traveler from Germany.An equally important aspect is the hospitality of the locals. Tourists note that the feeling of security and friendliness makes Almaty especially attractive for those who are looking not only for beautiful views, but also for sincere human communication."My first impression of Almaty is that it is an incredibly green city with friendly residents. I immediately felt at home: people were smiling, helping me navigate, and willing to share recommendations about places worth visiting. Clean air, tidy streets, amazing resorts and the comfort that is felt here - it's all just great. Now I want to come back here again and again!" said Ken Tanaka, a tourist from Japan.Tourists from European countries such as Germany, France, the Netherlands and Ireland took part in the survey. The foreign guests emphasized the cozy atmosphere of the city. According to them, Almaty offers conditions that make your stay there as pleasant as possible.The city continues to develop every year, and in 2025, work will continue on the development of tourist infrastructure, including the launch of new cultural routes, improved logistics and the promotion of the city on the international stage.Works on landscaping, landscaping and improving the quality of life of citizens have also been strengthened within the framework of the republican program "Taza Kazakhstan". In this program, an important task is to foster environmental responsibility and respect for nature.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/904412