A flower-laying ceremony was held in Almaty at the monument "Tauelsizdik tany" in memory of the victims of the December 1986 events.The ceremony was attended by Deputy akim of the city Azamat Kaldybekov, participants of the December events, representatives of public organizations.After laying flowers, the participants observed a minute of silence in memory of the victims. Representatives of the clergy read a memorial prayer.On December 16, a solemn laying of flowers at the Independence Monument took place.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/904413

In Almaty, two residential buildings were demolished by a court decision. These are 3-storey buildings located on the same plot in the MKR. Nur-Alatau, 71/21 K. Tauasaruly street. This was reported in the Department of urban planning control of Almaty.During an unscheduled inspection, it was found that there was no complete package of permits, as a result, administrative measures were taken against the owners (individuals).Soon, the department filed a lawsuit against the demolition of the facilities in the Bostandyk district Court. On September 29, 2023, the court decided to demolish two houses. On January 31, 2024, by the decision of the Almaty Court, the decision of the district court was left unchanged.After the court's decision was received by the Department of Justice, where enforcement proceedings were initiated.The dismantling was started the day before by the owners voluntarily with the participation of bailiffs.It should be noted that since the beginning of last year, 62 construction sites, including the residential complexes Mechta, KHAN, Alma Garden and others, have been completely or partially demolished in Almaty as part of the instructions of the mayor of the city, Yerbolat Dosayev, to strengthen construction control.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/904417

Almaty is preparing to celebrate the New Year with a large-scale festive program "8 wonders of Almaty: magic for the whole family", which starts on December 20. Residents of all eight districts and guests of the metropolis will be able to become co-authors of the conceptual idea by actively participating in events.New Year's decoration of the cityOn the eve of the New Year, the city of Almaty will be decorated, starting from the main point of entry – the airport – and up to the central squares. About 300 bright constructions in the form of fairy-tale characters and festive attributes will appear on the territory of the city, including 120 renovated MAFas from last year. The trees along the highways will be decorated with LED lamps and garlands. In total, 12 streets and avenues will be decorated with 1,500 lighting elements, of which 350 are restored brackets used last year.The facades of 21 iconic buildings will also be illuminated with architectural lighting, giving Almaty a special charm and grandeur on New Year's Eve. The Kok Tobe TV tower, a symbol and landmark of Almaty, will be decorated in the New Year's style and will delight citizens and tourists with a festive multimedia video sequence.The main symbols of New Year's AlmatyFor the first time, tree trunks in the classical style will be erected on the main squares of the city instead of frame ones. The main New Year tree, which will be 22 meters high, will traditionally take its solemn place on the square named after Abai, in front of the Palace of the Republic. Bright decorative elements, Christmas balls, large bows, 6 kilometers of garlands, as well as New Year's toys made from recycled environmentally friendly materials will be used for its decoration.This year, more than 80 Christmas trees will be installed in Almaty. From 4 to 6 kilometers of garlands will be used to decorate each of them. Christmas trees will appear in key locations of the city: in the Park of the First President, Republic Square, at the Halyk Arena Ice Palace, the Almaty Arena multifunctional complex, the N. Sats State Academic Russian Theater for Children and Youth, the Nauryzbai Amphitheater, the Abai KazNTOB, the legendary Almaty Circus, in front of shopping centers, in squares, parks, and other places favored by city residents. Special attention will be paid to the content of the holidays.The most long–awaited New Year's Eve event, the lighting of the main Christmas tree, will take place on December 20 at 19:00. In honor of the celebration, pop stars will perform in front of the Palace of the Republic: Turar, Dakelot, Adill, Madi Rymbayev, Dinaya, Astro group, Malika Yes, Balzhan Bidash, ALPHA group, as well as the main characters of the holiday – Ayaz Ata and Akshakar.Residents and guests of the city who visited Abai Square will be greeted by a fairy-tale fairy in a saukele, a carriage with Cinderella, a Gingerbread man and other fairy-tale characters-MAFs. Large-scale and bright photo zones, sparkling fountains and other installations will give an unforgettable festive atmosphere where everyone can take memorable photos and make a New Year's video. In addition, the main New Year's fair will be open on Abai Square from December 20, 2024 to January 5, 2025, where handicrafts, souvenirs and New Year's toys will be presented.A 22–meter-high Christmas tree and the yurt of the main New Year's hero, Ayaz Ata, will be installed on Astana Square. The wonder house, decorated in the national style, can be visited by everyone. A fair will also be held here from December 20, master classes and games will be organized. By the way, according to tradition, the main New Year's concert with the participation of pop stars will be held before KBTU on December 31 at 21:00.On December 20, a Christmas fair and a food court area will open on al-Farabi Avenue in front of the Nurly Tau business center. Live bands will perform here on an unusually mounted stage from December 26 to 31. At this location, a 19-meter Christmas tree, colorful installations and decorated trees will create a unique holiday atmosphere where you can spend time with your loved ones, buy gifts and enjoy live music.Almaty Arbat will be decorated in the style of Carnaby Street in London. Light tunnels and compositions of stars and balloons will appear in the pedestrian zone. A Christmas tree fair will be held here every day from December 20 to 31, ranging from classic green to decorative mini-Christmas trees. In addition, performances by famous performers and young musicians, an exhibition of artists, as well as games for the whole family are planned on Arbat.From December 20 to 30, the legendary State Puppet Theater will present to children the entertainment program "Magic Mirror" and the play "The Snow Queen" based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Kids will travel to a mysterious and magical world to understand the meaning of friendship and kindness. Santa Claus, Santa Claus, Pierre Noel, Befana, Shan Dan Laozhen, Elsa and other favorite fairy-tale characters together with the children will look for a solution to the confusing New Year's story. In the interactive program, young viewers will become the heroes of a magical story, saving the New Year with these characters.In turn, the Almaty Circus has prepared a laser show and a bright New Year's performance "The Snow Queen". From December 21, 2024 to January 21, 2025, viewers will be able to see a dynamic and exciting fairy-tale adventure of little wizards. New circus acts and exclusive costumes have been created especially for the program. Performers from Moscow's Nikulin Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard and a clown from sunny Spain, who is a winner and laureate of international circus art festivals, will also perform at the circus arena.In addition to New Year's performances, each of the 8 districts of the city will host a parade of Ayaz Ata and fairy-tale characters, fairs and exhibitions, concerts and games. The list of New Year's events will be published on the official website of the Akimat of Almaty.It should be noted that the budget for New Year's decoration in Almaty this year will amount to about 800 million tenge. However, due to the maximum use of last year's restored installations, as well as the participation of city cultural institutions in holding events, this year's celebration will be on a larger scale than last year. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/904419

The prospects of cooperation between the National Olympic Committee of Kazakhstan and the IOC were discussed at the meeting.The President noted the key role of the International Olympic Committee in promoting Olympic values and supporting athletes.The Head of State confirmed our country's readiness for further cooperation in order to develop domestic sports and international partnership.Keith McConnell highly appreciated the active participation of representatives of the Kazakh sports community in popularizing the Olympic movement and wished the Kazakh national team new achievements in the upcoming competitions.https://t.me/aqorda_resmi Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/904454

The U14–U18 Rapid and Blitz World Youth Championships will be held in Terme Ciatej (Slovenia) from December 14 to December 16, 2024. Young chess players of Kazakhstan won 10 medals, including 2 gold medals (Elnaz Kaliakhmet and Daniyal Sapenov)."This year continues to delight chess fans. We have a record number of medals, most of which were won by very young guys. The Rapid and Blitz World Youth Championships were no exception and provided a new reason for pride. We have 10 medals in our collection. I congratulate the chess players, their coaches and parents on their amazing results. I am sure that this is just the beginning of a great sporting journey," said Timur Turlov, President of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation.More than 320 young chess players from 36 countries are participating in the U14–U18 Rapid & Blitz World Youth Championships (FIDE World Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2024). The participants include 1 Grandmaster (GM), 4 International Masters (IM), 1 International Women's Master (WIM), 37 FIDE Masters (FM) and 15 Women's FIDE Masters (WFM).KazChess/The Kazakhstan Chess Federation is represented by 16 young chess players. Only the hosts of the championship (115) and the Croats (33), Poles (22) and Slovaks (19) claimed more.On December 14-15, participants raffled off awards in Rapid 15+10, playing 11 rounds according to the Swiss system. Chess players of Kazakhstan won 3 silver and 3 bronze medals.:G14: 1. WCM Dang Lesuan Hien (Vietnam, 1908) – 9 points; 2. Asia Asylkhan (1728) – 8½; 3. WFM Elnaz Kaliakhmet (2162) – 8½; 4. WFM Ayaru Altynbek (1966) – 7½; 11. WFM Diana Tynyshtyk (1778) – 6½ points.G16: 1. Nguyen Binh Vi (Vietnam, 1896) – 9½ points; 2. Alyona Volchkova (FID, 1939) – 9; 3. WCM Deniza Kurmanalina (1714) – 8.G18: 1. WFM Sofia Blokhin (Estonia, 2050) – 8 points; 2. WIM Amina Kairbekova (2257) – 8; 3. WFM Elizaveta Dorokhina (FID, 2018) – 8; 7. WFM Kristina Popandopulo (1835) – 6½.O14: 1. IM Dau Huong Duy (Vietnam, 2306) – 9½ points; 2. FM Howard Haug (Norway, 2370) – 9; 3. Nguyen Nam Kyet (Vietnam, 2106) – 8; 10. Altair Kazhmuratov (2038) – 7½; 14. FM Artem Bogdanov (2222) – 7½; 27. Akylzhan Meyrhanuly (1991) – 6½; 36. CM Alikhan Khazhatuly (1970) – 6.O16: 1. FM Matits Lavrencic (Slovenia, 2204) – 8½ points; 2. FM Miras Asylov (2127) – 8½; 3. IM Daniyal Sapenov (2344) – 8; 7. FM Imangali Akhilbai (2099) – 7½; 18. CM Alikhan Daulet (2088) – 6½.O18: 1. GM Pranav Venkatesh (India, 2497) – 9½ points; 2. FM Alexander Khripachenko (FID, 2310) – 9; 3. FM Roman Pyrikh (Ukraine, 2313) – 7½; 22. FM Timur Kenbeilov (1991) – 5½.On December 16, young chess players completed a marathon blitz 3+2 – 22 round (the opponents played two games – white and black) according to the Swiss system. Chess players of Kazakhstan won 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals.:G14: 1. WFM Elnaz Kaliakhmet (2078) – 16 points; 2. WCM Dang Lesuan Hien (Vietnam, 1888) – 16½ points; 3. Huynh Phu Minh Phuong (Vietnam, 1767) – 14; 4. WFM Ayaru Altynbek (1788) – 14; 11. Asia Asylkhan (1784) – 12½; 15. WFM Diana Tynyshtyk (1717) – 11½.G16: 1. WFM Nguyen Ngoc Hien (Vietnam, 2035) – 15 points; 2. Nguyen Binh Vi (Vietnam, 1911) – 15; 3. WFM Eugenia Karas (England, 1818) – 15; 18. WCM Deniza Kurmanalina (1698) – 11½.G18: 1. WFM Elizaveta Dorokhina (FID, 2005) – 17½ points; 2. WIM Amina Kairbekova (2144) – 16; 3. WFM Vesna Mihelic (Slovenia, 1934) – 15½; 6. WFM Kristina Popandopulo (1828) – 12½.O14: 1. IM Dau Huong Duy (Vietnam, 2363) – 18 points; 2. FM Nikolay Averin (FID, 2509) – 17½; 3. FM Henry Edward Tudor (Romania, 2172) – 16½; 11. FM Artem Bogdanov (2026) – 14; 12. CM Alikhan Khazhatuly (1938) – 14; 35. Altair Kazhmuratov (2019) – 12½; 36. Akylzhan Meyrhanuly (1969) – 12.O16: 1. IM Daniyal Sapenov (2338) – 16½ points; 2. Nikita Kalinin (FID, 2257) – 16; 3. FM Miras Asylov (2138) – 16; 9. FM Imangali Akhilbai (2116) – 14; 14. CM Alikhan Daulet (2046) – 13.O18: 1. GM Pranav Venkatesh (India, 2572) – 19½ points; 2. Dmitry Mochalov (FID, 2384) – 15½; 3. FM Alexander Khripachenko (FID, 2387) – 14½; 19. FM Timur Kenbeilov (2055) – 11½.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/904473

On December 20, at 4 p.m., Vice Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan Malik Olzhabekov will hold an online meeting with the population of Mangystau region and at 5 p.m. he will hold a reception for citizens on issues within the competence of the Ministry.Make an appointment in person, as well as questions and suggestions are accepted by phone: 8-7292462111(1087) (during business hours).An online broadcast of the meeting with the public will be carried out live on the official page of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the Youtube social network.We invite citizens to take an active part and ask a question to the Vice Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The Ministry's areas of activity are telecommunications and communications, e-government and public services, aerospace industry, geodesy and cartography, electronic industry, digital asset industry, information security, innovation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/904408

227 thousand hectaresThe area of land in Kazakhstan where sprinkler irrigation technologies are usedSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/904366

The branch of Kazvodkhoz in Akmola region has completed the repair of dams of the Alva estuary irrigation system. The work carried out will increase the safety and reliability of facilities, as well as ensure the retention of flood waters in the estuary irrigation system to ensure high yields.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/904369

Astana, December 17, 2024 - Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubayev.The foreign ministers discussed the current state and prospects for further expansion of bilateral cooperation, as well as exchanged views on topical issues on the regional and international agenda. They expressed their mutual willingness to contribute in every possible way to the deepening of allied relations between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.The Ministers also reviewed the schedule of events at the highest and highest levels in 2025. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/904437

Astana, December 17, 2024 – Republic of Kazakhstan officially handed over the chairmanship in the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) to the Republic of Azerbaijan at the Seventh meeting of the Council of Foreign Affairs Ministers.At the event Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu summarized the results of Kazakhstan’s four-year CICA chairmanship, noting the key achievements of the organization during this period.In particular, special attention was paid to the transformation process launched following the Sixth CICA Summit held in October 2022 in Astana. According to the Transformation Roadmap, adopted in September 2023, the Kazakh chairmanship has developed and launched the consideration process of the draft Charter of the Conference. In the mentioned period Kazakhstan has initiated the formation of three new advisory bodies – Think Tank Forum, Council of Eminent Persons, CICA Fund.In his speech, Minister Nurtleu outlined foreign policy priorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the fields of transit and transport connectivity, development of information and communication technologies and climate change.Kazakh Foreign Minister confirmed that Kazakhstan is committed to further development of CICA and stated his confidence that the Conference, keeping in mind its unique format and geography, has serious prospects and bright future.At the meeting, the Ministers adopted a number of documents, including a Statement on the 25th anniversary of the Declaration on the Principles guiding relations among Member States, Decision on Modalities of implementation of confidence building measures and an updated Catalog of Confidence Building Measures, as well as launched a Partner Network of Leading Universities of the Member States.Following the event, Member States highly evaluated Kazakhstan’s CICA chairmanship, noting the significant progress in institutionalization of the Conference.The event was attended by the heads of foreign affairs offices of the Member States and observer countries, including the ministers of Azerbaijan, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, as well as representatives of nine international organizations, including the UN, the International Organization for Migration, the League of Arab States, the Turkic Parliamentary Assembly, the Economic Cooperation Organization, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the EEC, and the UN Office for Drugs and Crime.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/904444

On December 17, 2024, Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kudaibergen Arymbek held a meeting with the population of Kostanay region, during which he spoke about the current situation in the fuel and energy complex of the region."The issues of providing electricity and heat are one of the main tasks of the Ministry. In order to increase the reliability of operation in the current heating season, repairs were carried out in 2024 on boiler No. 4 and on 2 turbines No. 1,3 of the Rudnenskaya CHPP, on 4 boilers No. 1,2,4,5 and on turbines No. 1,2 of the Kostanay CHPP, as well as repairs on boiler No. 3 and turbines No. 1,2 of the Arkalyk CHPP,"- the Vice Minister noted.Rudnenskaya TPP is the main source of electric energy, with an installed electric capacity of 267 MW. At the same time, the missing amount of electricity is supplied to the region from the Ekibastuz-Pavlodar energy complex (JSC "EEC" Aksu) and Petropavlovsk (JSC "Sevkazenergo").The largest regional energy transmission company in the region is EPK-forfait LLP, which has 11.9 thousand km of cable and overhead power transmission lines and about 3.2 thousand substations in its assets. Network wear is 80%.This year, it is planned to build a 110 kV overhead line with a length of 21.1 km and the Shygys substation.The total cost of the project (excluding 10% MB) is 3.5 billion tenge. As a result of the project, about 26 thousand people in the city of Tobol and the village of Michurinskoye will be provided with high-quality and uninterrupted electricity supply.At the same time, the region also has 3 operating renewable energy facilities with a total capacity of 98.3 MW, including 2 wind power plants with a capacity of 98 MW, and 1 biogas plant with a capacity of 0.35 MW. There are also 4 renewable energy projects planned for implementation with a total capacity of 250 MW.The level of gasification in Kostanay region is 58.7%, or 487 thousand people (out of 835 thousand people) have access to natural gas.As a result of the projects in 2024, 5.3 thousand people will additionally have access to natural gas.For 2025, 1 billion 196 million tenge is provided for the completion of the project "Construction of gas distribution networks in the village of Kushmurun, Auliekolsky district, Kostanay region."After the report, the Vice Minister held a personal reception for citizens, during which residents were able to receive detailed and complete answers to their questions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/904075

Oil production by the end of 2024 will amount to 87.8 million tons of oil. The decrease in the forecast is due to a number of factors.From the report of the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev at a government meeting:"During the specified period, the volume of oil and condensate production amounted to 80.5 million tons, or 98% compared to the same period last year (82.2 million tons), including for large companies in the oil and gas industry:During this period, Tengiz produced 25.9 million tons of oil, which is 97.9% compared to the same period last year (26.5 million tons).The volume of oil production at Kashagan amounted to 15.8 million tons, or 92.8% compared to the same period last year (17.1 million tons).The indicator of the Karachaganak project amounted to 11.1 million tons, or 100.9% compared to the same period last year (11 million tons).The decrease in production compared to last year was influenced by major repairs at large fields in 2024: at Tengiz, in connection with the planned launch of the Future Expansion Project, repairs lasting a total of 50 days were carried out in May and August, at Kashagan, repairs were carried out to replace the slug catcher with a full stop for 21 days (instead of the planned 39 days with full capacity starting on November 1 this year, which gives an increase of 50 thousand tons for each day saved, which is an average of 350 – 450 thousand tons).In addition, the decrease in production was affected by unscheduled shutdowns at the Karachaganak field and restrictions on gas intake by the Orenburg Gas Processing Plant, CPC shutdowns for scheduled maintenance work, as well as repair work at the second-generation Plant of the Tengiz field, due to internal steam leakage into the process stream from October 26 this year (until the end of the year).In this regard, by the end of this year, oil production is expected to reach 87.8 million tons.The failure to achieve the planned production target affected oil exports.Thus, 63.2 million tons of oil were exported during the reporting period, or 98.3% compared to the same period last year (64.3 million tons)."Kazakhstan is also committed to fulfilling its obligations under the agreement with OPEC+ countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/904082

53.8 billion rubles were mined in Kazakhstan in January-November 2024. m3 of gas, which is higher than the same period last year.From the report of the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev at a government meeting:"Speaking of the gas industry, according to updated data from the Situation Analysis Center of the Fuel and Energy Complex, 53.8 billion tons were produced during the reporting period. m3 of gas, or 100.2% compared to the same period last year (53.7 billion m3).For reference: The Bureau of National Statistics generates data based on preliminary information from the 2nd number of the Situational and Analytical Center of the Fuel and Energy Complex, and the Ministry uses updated data from the 12th number.5.4 billion rubles were exported during the reporting period. m3 of marketable gas, which is 101.9% compared to the same period last year (5.3 billion m3).The volume of domestic consumption of commercial gas amounted to 18.2 billion m3, this indicator was fulfilled by 109% compared to the same period last year (16.7 billion m3).The volume of liquefied petroleum gas production amounted to 2.75 million tons, which is 103% compared to the same period last year (2.67 million tons).In total, 11 plants (TCO, ZHPZ, ANPZ, KazGPZ, etc.) produce liquefied natural gas for the domestic market in a regular, planned manner.The volume of gas transit in the country during the reporting period amounted to 63.9 billion m3, which is 121.3% compared to the same period last year (52.7 billion m3)."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/904083

From the report of the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev at a government meeting:"In January-November of this year, about 12.3 million tons of petroleum products were produced, or 101.7% compared to the same period last year (12.1 million tons), including:- the indicator for gasoline amounted to 4.9 million tons or 102.1% compared to last year (4.8 million tons);- the volume of diesel fuel production amounted to 4.9 million tons or 104.3% compared to the previous year (4.7 million tons).I would like to note that today there is a joint order from the Ministries of Energy, Finance and the National Security Committee, which bans the export of gasoline, diesel fuel and other certain types of petroleum products by road outside the country (expires on March 29, 2025).The figure for jet fuel was about 0.68 million tons, with an increase of 21.4% compared to the same period last year (0.56 million tons).As for the production of fuel oil, its figure is 1.8 million tons, or 85.7% compared to the same period last year (2.1 million tons).The decrease in fuel oil production is due to an increase in the depth of oil refining from 85% to 87%.The volume of production of petrochemical products amounted to 506.1 thousand tons, which is more than 1.6 times higher than in the same period last year (312.9 thousand tons)."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/904087

From the report of the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev at a government meeting:"During the reporting period, 106.7 billion rubles were generated. kWh of electricity or 104.7% compared to the same period last year (101.9 billion kWh).Renewable energy. Currently, 148 renewable energy facilities with an installed capacity of 2,903.7 MW are operating in the Republic.For reference:- 59 wind power plants with a capacity of 1,409.55 MW;- 46 solar power plant facilities with a capacity of 1,222.61 MW;- 40 hydroelectric power plants with a capacity of 269.785 MW;- 3 biogas power plant facilities with a capacity of 1.77 MW.For 11 months of this year, electricity generation from renewable energy facilities amounted to 6.4 billion. kWh.To date, 3 renewable energy projects with a capacity of 34.95 MW have been implemented.For reference: 2 wind farm projects with a total installed capacity of 14.95 MW in Akmola region and 1 SES project with an installed capacity of 20 MW in Zhambyl region.By the end of this year, 5 more renewable energy facilities with a capacity of 128.4 MW are expected to be commissioned.For reference: 3 wind farms with a total capacity of 110.5 MW in Aktobe (ERG Capital Project LLP - 12.5 MW), Mangystau (Sarkylmas Kuat LLP - 50 MW) and Atyrau regions (Divitel LLP - 48 MW), 2 hydroelectric power plants with a total capacity of 17.9 MW in Almaty region (Tolkyn Wind Farm LLP" - 3 MW) and Zhetisu region (Baskan Power LLP - 14.9 MW).The projects are at the stage of preparation for complex tests. The first supply of electricity to the grid is expected in December of this year."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/904091

As part of the "Year of Spirituality" and in honor of Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Akim of the region Nurlybek Nalibayev handed over keys to apartments to 40 cultural workers.Intellectuals, public figures, heads of responsible industries, labor veterans and residents of the city came to congratulate the new settlers.As the head of the region noted, in September, at a meeting with artists and cultural workers who took part in the Days of Art of the Kyzylorda region in Almaty, it was noted that industry specialists would be provided with office apartments.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/904445

Today, as part of Independence Day, Akim of the region Nurlybek Nalibayev handed over the keys to a 40-apartment apartment building to the participants of the regional program "Cheese Youth". >The head of the region expressed his best wishes. the newcomers also noted the large-scale projects in the region."Congratulations to everyone on Independence Day, congratulations! Today, as part of a solemn celebration, we are solemnly handing over the keys to the five-storey residential apartments to the youth of the region. All conditions must be created for young people to receive housing. This is one of the main tasks of the state," he said.In order to address the housing needs of young people, at the regional youth forum held in December 2022, it was decided to implement the Cheese Youth program through lending for the first time. 1.2 billion tenge has been allocated from the regional budget through Zhilstroysberbank of Otbasy Bank." Our people say that the load is light. In turn, Otbasy Bank allocated 500 million tenge for the joint implementation of the program. In May, 60 young families remained homeless. Today we will hand over the keys to 40 apartments. This settlement is a continuation of the work that has begun. The financing of the program from the regional budget for the next year was also considered.May your villages be full of children and happy guests!", N. Nalibayev said.At the event, Bigali Kayupov, a statesman and public figure, Honorary Citizen of the Kyzylorda region, blessed the new Saltanat Seitkamal, the owner of the apartment, a young specialist at a multidisciplinary city hospital, and expressed gratitude for the support. there are teachers, medical specialists and employees of budgetary institutions.It should be noted that this year the regional budget has reached 750 billion tenge, and 39 billion 100 million tenge has been allocated for housing construction and the purchase of ready-made housing. apartments from private developers. Since last year, seven, nine, and twelve-story apartment buildings have been built in the city.With the support of the head of state, about 4,000 apartments have been commissioned within the framework of national projects over the past two years. The housing problems of 17 thousand residents have been solved. Since the beginning of the year, almost 2,000 families have been settled, and housing construction has increased by 126 percent.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/904446

From December 11 to December 15, 2024, the First International Ballet Competition "Uluu-Eles" was held on the stage of the Kyrgyz National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater named after A. Maldybayev, dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Kyrgyz choreographer Uran Sarbagyshev.The competition brought together ballet dancers, students of choreographic educational institutions and choreographers from Kazakhstan, Russia, Uzbekistan, Japan and Kyrgyzstan.The students of the Almaty Choreographic College named after Alexander Seleznev showed excellent results:1st prize – Amina Bataeva;2nd prize – Abylkasenova Akbota;3rd prize – Akyn Tomiris and Nakiskhodaev Alikhan.Graduate students:Irina Becker, Anastasia Petina, Kasimkhan Alisher, Arsen Ermekov.A special award was the Robert Urazgildeev and Inga Levchenko Prize, established by the Bubusara Beishenalieva Kyrgyz State University of Culture and Art, which was awarded to Irina Becker and Lyudmila Li, an Honored Artist of the Kazakh SSR.The competition was aimed at developing and popularizing ballet art, identifying and supporting talented performers, improving the professional skills of ballet dancers, as well as strengthening international cultural ties in the field of ballet. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/904160

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Today, Vice Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerbolat Ibraikhanov, Deputy Akim of the region Nurbol Turashbekov held a meeting with heads of agricultural enterprises in the city of Zhetysai.During the meeting, Kazbek Bedebayev, Director of the Turkestan branch of RSE Kazvodkhoz, reported on the work done and plans for the future. This year, the amount of water needed for irrigation of agricultural land was provided in accordance with the requests of farmers, and the growing season was stable. There are 552 thousand hectares of irrigated land in the region, which is a quarter of the national figure. There are 3,147 canals with a total length of 12,349 kilometers, 42 reservoirs, 1,256 drains and 1,794 wells in the region.For 2024, funds have been allocated from the regional budget for major repairs of 9 water bodies and mechanical cleaning of 6 more. As a result of the work carried out, it is expected to improve the land reclamation condition and provide water to 42.4 thousand hectares of irrigated land.To accelerate the construction and restoration of water bodies, priority is given to the effective use of the capabilities of the Turan Su regional enterprise. Thanks to the mechanical cleaning of drains owned by the region, the degree of their deterioration was reduced from 80% to 10%.The Vice Minister noted that the repair of water channels will be carried out in stages, and urged farmers to master water-saving technologies. He stressed that farms switching to such technologies will be able to receive subsidies, and a separate tariff will be set for them. The participants of the meeting asked their questions and received information about changes related to water supply.After the meeting, Vice Minister Yerbolat Ibraikhanov and Deputy akim of the region Nurbol Turashbekov held a personal reception of citizens, listened to their appeals and suggestions. The responsible specialists were given specific instructions to address the issues raised within the framework of the legislation.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/904402