The keys to 60 houses and townhouses were handed over to the waiting list of the Shetsky district. Representatives of socially vulnerable segments of the population received new housing.This year, funds were allocated in the Shetsky district for the purchase of 170 houses and townhouses on the primary market. The purchased square meters are given to the waiting list.Now 60 new settlers in the village of Aksu-Ayuli have received the keys to houses and townhouses.Akim of the Shet district Mukhit Mukhtarov congratulated them at the regional House of Culture.Almash Tazhibayeva, a single mother, is among those who received housing.– I have three children, and I've been standing in line for almost 15 years. Of course, I'm very glad that I got a place. The townhouse is spacious. On the ground floor there is a large kitchen and a living room, on the second floor there are two bedrooms. There is a bathroom, a bathroom, everything is very convenient. The children are also very happy, they have already occupied the bedroom for themselves. We are just moving now," she said.In total, since the beginning of the year, the keys to 24 apartments and 36 houses and townhouses have been handed over in the Shetsky district.By the end of this year, the villagers standing in line have yet to receive housing. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/896851

Within the framework of the festival of national traditions "Sybaga", a gastronomic exhibition of national dishes "Bereke" was held in the restaurant "Sarkyt" with the participation of representatives of Aktobe city and districts.The purpose of the event is to popularize national dishes, get acquainted with the gastronomic traditions of the country, preserve cultural heritage, teach young people traditional recipes and culinary skills, increase their interest, as well as strengthen spiritual and cultural ties between the regions.A special area was allocated to each district to demonstrate traditional dishes.At the stand from the Shalkar district, special attention was drawn to the composition called "Shalkar combo", which includes natural meat products: horse meat kazy, three types of sausage, smoked chicken, as well as local containers-talkan and koumiss, packed in a special box. The finished product in vacuum packaging is presented to the market by a resident of the city of Shalkar, a private entrepreneur Aibek Sagynaev. The products under the Shalkara brand, suitable for gifts, aroused great interest among visitors.The chefs of the restaurant "Sarkyt" also presented their culinary achievements. The special attention of the guests was attracted by the technology of cooking a hot dish "Burme karyn" (baked stomach). The meat, sealed in the stomach, wrapped in clay, was cooked by cooks over a fire from saxaul.The volunteers demonstrated the process of stripping containers in a mortar, grinding grain and showed how a local branded product is made. Representatives of the Temir district on the big screen told about a unique dish – "orme tostik" (braided brisket).The Mugaljarians approached the exhibition with special preparation. The guests were explained in detail the process of storing yellow oil in the stomach, cutting meat, cooking such forgotten national dishes as kuyrdak, asin (a dish of minced meat and rice).Following the results of the exhibition, all districts were awarded in various categories, such as "Best traditional drink", "Best Regional recipe", "Best District".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/897307

At the site of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Chairman of the Committee of Industry Turar Zholmagambetov with representatives of EEDI and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) within the framework of the "Project to promote energy efficiency and energy conservation in Kazakhstan". The main focus of the meeting was to discuss joint initiatives aimed at introducing advanced technologies and modernizing production processes in Kazakhstan in the field of energy conservation and energy efficiency.JICA's involvement plays a key role in sharing international experience and providing the necessary resources to achieve EEDI's strategic energy efficiency goals. As the participants of the meeting noted, the trilateral partnership allows for the introduction of innovative solutions and high standards, which strengthens the position of EEDI in the implementation of projects.Such interaction highlights the importance of international cooperation in addressing global challenges and promoting sustainable technologies to improve energy efficiency. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/897275

Vice Minister of Agriculture Yermek Kenzhehanuly met with Stanlake Samkange, Director of the Multilateral and Programmatic Country Partnership of the United Nations World Food Program.During the meeting, issues of cooperation with the international humanitarian organization were discussed."Compliance with agricultural technologies, as well as favorable weather conditions, made it possible to harvest 26.6 million tons of grain crops. This is a record harvest in the last 10 years. Increasing yields and productivity helps to reduce costs and production costs, which allows us to offer a competitive price for grain on the world market. Under such conditions, Kazakhstan has great potential and is ready to become a global supplier of food. In this regard, I think we have many points of contact with the UN WFP," Yermek Kenzhehanuly stressed.The Vice Minister noted that the work on increasing the supply companies of both food and non-food products for WFP continues. Over the past years, more than 10 companies in Kazakhstan have successfully cooperated with the organization in the supply of their products for humanitarian needs.Following the meeting, Yermek Kenzhehanuly suggested that WFP organize trainings for Kazakhstani companies on learning the rules of participation in WFP tenders.The parties agreed to continue further cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/897295

The international conference "The Role of Women in Ensuring Peace and Security" was held in Astana as part of the campaign "16 active days against gender-based violence". Members of the National Commission on Women's Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, deputies of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of state and law enforcement agencies, diplomatic services, international organizations and scientists took part.The topics of the conference were the role of women in the prevention of political and military conflicts, prevention of violence against girls and women, promotion of gender stereotypes, gender approach in law enforcement, women's leadership, etc.Representatives of the Ministry of Culture and Information spoke about legislative initiatives aimed at protecting women and children. They also discussed in detail the implementation of the National Plan "Women, Peace and Security", which was updated this year.Thus, according to the Plan, training of peacekeepers, military personnel, law enforcement officers, press services and the media is being successfully conducted, and the number of women in the service is increasing. Seven female military personnel took part in UN missions in Western Sahara, Lebanon and Côte d'Ivoire. In total, 18 new items were included in the updated Plan.It should be noted that in 2025, the world gender agenda will mark two significant dates, this is the 25th anniversary of resolution 1325 "Women. The World. Security" and the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which are key international documents protecting women's rights. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/897274

In honor of the 85th anniversary of the Kyzylorda Regional Museum of Local Lore, the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan opened an exhibition "The Land of Cheese - the cradle of Turkic civilization".The exposition includes the Korkyt Ata heritage, included in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage, as well as ethnographic objects of the XIX–XX centuries.The exhibition presents the results of archaeological excavations at ancient settlements in the region, such as Chirik-Rabat, Syganak, Tugisken, Zhetiasar, Zhankent, Kyshkala, Asanas. There are also dombra collections and paintings stored in the S. Aitbayev Art Gallery.The opening of the exhibition was attended by deputies of the Senate and the Mazhilis, poets, writers and representatives of the creative intelligentsia.The exhibition will be open to visitors until December 19, 2024. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/897294

A meeting with representatives of the Headquarters of the United Nations Volunteers Program was held in Astana, dedicated to the preparation for the International Year of Volunteers.The event was attended by Vice-Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aizada Kurmanova and Head of the International Secretariat of the UN Volunteer Program Sandra Ingrid Koch.The meeting participants discussed the goals and objectives facing the International Secretariat and the National Organizing Committee of Kazakhstan. Proposals aimed at opening up new opportunities to enhance the contribution of volunteerism to achieving global sustainable Development Goals were also considered.Recall that at the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the UN General Assembly declared 2026 the International Year of Volunteer Mobilization for Sustainable Development.Kazakhstan demonstrates an example of a successful institutional partnership between the state and the volunteer community. To date, more than 740 volunteer organizations and over a thousand initiative groups are active in the country. The total number of active volunteers is more than 240 thousand people. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/897310

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan informs that on December 10 this year, together with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Central Asian Association of Journalistic Studies, the School of Law and Public Administration of NARXOZ University, it is planned to hold a scientific and practical conference "Data Journalism for sustainable development: goals, challenges and human rights for Central Asia" (program attached).The event is dedicated to discussing the use of big data and artificial intelligence to strengthen legal protection and freedoms in the media, as well as approaches to teaching data journalism.The conference will be attended by leading international experts and representatives of organizations in the field of media and journalism: OSCE Representative Office on Freedom of the Media (Austria); Worlds of Journalism Study (Germany); World Council for Journalism Education, Academy France Médias Monde (France), research organizations and universities from Germany, France, Sweden, USA, Netherlands, Slovakia, representatives of journalism and media faculties of Central Asian universities.The event will be held at the address: Almaty, Baizakova str., 303, UN Plaza Almaty, Conference Hall.We invite media representatives to take part in the event by registering at the following link: https://forms.gle/YPFsydfdx7Jux7359For journalists working in other regions and unable to attend the course, an online broadcast on the Zoom platform will be available: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87237537076?pwd=91CZKKOcDhmmGdn59t9zUY7mmSqaZ3.1 (conference ID: 872 3753 7076, access code: 976374)For all questions, please contact the following contacts: 8 (7172) 740186.The conference program Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/897206

The Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan met with the Head of the European Education Foundation Pilvi Torsti and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Estonia to Kazakhstan Jaap Ora. The parties discussed the prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation in the field of secondary, technical and vocational education.During the meeting, the Minister noted that within the framework of the Year of Working Professions announced by the Head of State, a large-scale transformation of the system of technical and vocational education is being carried out. Legislative norms are being improved, as well as management at colleges is being strengthened, taking into account the best international practices.In addition, issues related to the implementation of joint educational programs, innovative development of colleges, internships for students and teachers, as well as projects for the professional development of school teachers were discussed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/897283

In Astana, the laying of the first 500 meters of the rail track has been completed on the section of the LRT overpass between stations No. 116 and No. 117. This test stage will allow us to study the impact of winter weather conditions on the condition of the upper structure of the light rail track, the official website of the Mayor's Office of the city reports with reference to CTS.The rail track includes a reinforcing frame, sleepers, rails and fasteners. The total length of the overpass is 22.4 km, and a double track will be laid along its entire length, which will ensure the passage of trains, convenience of their maintenance and repair work.The laying of the path is carried out using modern technologies.The standard track width of 1,435 mm ensures compatibility with international standards.Seamless rail laying reduces noise from train wheels and minimizes vibrations.Prestressed sleepers are protected from cracking, resistant to frost and thawing.With the onset of the warm season next year, the active laying of rails along the entire length of the overpass will begin. In winter, the necessary materials are being prepared.The completion of the laying of rails on the overpass is scheduled for 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/897060

In 2025, large–scale planting of three-tiered landscaping will begin on the territory of Almaty, where the first tier will consist of a lawn and flower beds, the second tier will consist of shrubs and ornamental plants, and the third will consist of large-sized trees.The relevant draft budget for 2025-2027 is planned to be considered at the upcoming session of the Maslikhat of Almaty. This was reported by the press service of the city Maslikhat.In total, it is planned to plant about 17 thousand large-sized trees, of which 15 thousand will be more than 4 meters high, and 2 thousand - more than 6 meters.Planting will be carried out on public lands: along main streets, in parks, squares, boulevards and other public spaces. This approach will make it possible to create shade and green areas in the shortest possible time, which is especially important for densely populated areas of the city.The project provides for the use of modern methods of planting and caring for trees. Within two years after planting, systematic care of the plantings will be organized, including drip irrigation and installation of automatic irrigation systems, as well as fertilizing trees and shrubs with mineral fertilizers adapted to local conditions, which will accelerate their survival.Landscaping is aimed at improving the environmental situation and improving the quality of the urban environment. Planting large-sized trees will reduce the time for the formation of a full-fledged green infrastructure and create comfortable conditions for residents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/897127

In 2025, Almaty plans to allocate 10.6 billion tenge for environmental projects, which is aimed at improving the quality of life of citizens and developing a comfortable urban environment. The relevant draft budget for 2025-2027 is planned to be considered at the upcoming session of the Maslikhat of Almaty. This was reported by the press service of the city Maslikhat.Among the main directions are the greening of the city, improvement of infrastructure for the collection of solid household waste and landscaping of natural objects.The greening project of the city includes the continuation of the planting of trees and shrubs, as well as the improvement of parks and green areas. This year, 170 thousand seedlings are planned to be planted in Almaty at the expense of budgetary funds, of which more than 110 thousand have already been planted since the beginning of the autumn planting season. This will help to increase the area of green spaces per citizen from 12.5 to 12.8 sq. m.In addition, the solid waste collection system will continue to be updated in 2025. More than 2 thousand deep-type container platforms will be built in the city, which will improve the sanitary condition of the city. In addition, a project is being developed for a new landfill for solid waste disposal in the Ili district, which will help effectively solve waste disposal issues in the future.Projects for the reconstruction of riverbeds such as Ulken Almaty and Kargaly, as well as the improvement of the Sairan reservoir, are aimed at restoring natural ecosystems and creating new environmentally friendly recreation areas for citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/897129

As part of comprehensive measures to improve the sanitary condition and aesthetics of Almaty in 2025, it is planned to build 581 new container sites and install 1,683 containers of the buried type.The relevant draft budget for 2025-2027 is planned to be considered at the upcoming session of the Maslikhat of Almaty. This was reported by the press service of the city Maslikhat.Modern containers will help to optimize the use of space, reduce the occupied area, prevent the appearance of unpleasant odors and provide reliable protection from birds and stray animals. Today, 786 such containers have already been installed in the city, which is an important step in creating a cleaner and more comfortable urban space for residents.In addition, in 2024, 1800 plastic euro containers with a volume of 1 m3 were purchased in Almaty for the collection of solid household waste. These containers will be transferred to garbage collection organizations, which will improve waste disposal processes.Recall that in 2012, 197 deep-type container sites were built in Almaty and 1,001 containers were installed. However, over 10 years of operation in an aggressive environment, these containers have undergone significant corrosion. For further operation of containers in Almaty, new products are purchased from a domestic manufacturer, which uses primary food-grade environmentally friendly polyethylene of high quality.These materials comply with international standards, and the production technology allows us to produce containers with a uniform thickness throughout the product, without seams and internal stresses, which significantly increases the reliability, strength and durability of containers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/897138

In 2025, Almaty plans to implement a project to improve the Bauma grove, which is one of the main natural sites of the city. The area of the grove is 137.7 hectares, it is located in the Turksib district between Seifullin and Suyunbai Avenues. The relevant draft budget for 2025-2027 is planned to be considered at the upcoming session of the Maslikhat of Almaty. This was reported by the press service of the city Maslikhat. The purpose of the project is the revival of the grove as an ecologically significant territory, popularization of eco-awareness among residents. The peculiarity of the approach is the minimal interference with the natural component of the grove. Small architectural forms will appear on the territory: benches, gazebos, urns, as well as equipment for children's games and sports. During landscaping, the natural relief and soil cover will be preserved in order to avoid erosion and minimize the amount of excavation work. The Baum Grove will be divided into three zones:• The active zone will be located around the perimeter of the grove to provide access to the infrastructure for outdoor activities.• The recreation area will become a place for a relaxing holiday with minimal infrastructure.• The ecozone will be designed for the conservation and restoration of natural flora and fauna with limited intervention. The whole project is based on three key principles: restoration, eco-zoning and safety. The implementation of landscaping is aimed at making the grove a modern, environmentally friendly and comfortable recreation area for citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/897147

Deputy Akim of Almaty Beibut Shakhanov checked the work of public utilities in cleaning streets and courtyards in preparation for the winter season.During the detour, comprehensive cleaning works were inspected on main streets, in courtyards, as well as on the territories of commercial facilities.As a result, 7 commercial organizations for improper cleaning: two Degirmen cafes, Starbucks, Sultan Cafe, Bay and Nanduk, Kimex store, responsible for cleaning the territory around their buildings, were fined 140 MCI, totaling 516,880 tenge.In addition, an administrative protocol was drawn up against the contractor with a fine of 20 MCI for an untidy yard in the Medeu district.It is worth noting that within the framework of the Cleanliness Week, employees of the State Enterprise "Almaty Tazalyk" are working in an enhanced mode, preparing the city for the winter period. In particular, the collection and removal of fallen leaves and debris, cleaning of irrigation ditches, as well as landscaping of courtyards are being completed.Sanitary cleaning covers 2,318 streets with a total area of 25.1 million square meters. m and a length of 2,777 km. 841 units of equipment and 1,400 road workers will be involved in the effective performance of work for the winter period. In addition, the fleet of the State Enterprise "Almaty Tazalyk" was replenished with 32 new modern cars.Recall that since this year, Almaty entrepreneurs have been issued landscaping passports. According to the document, they must keep order in their territories within the framework of the Taza Kazakhstan program. The landscaping passport specifies the requirements for landscaping and sanitary cleaning, provision of urns and maintenance of small architectural forms. In case of violations of the requirements, entrepreneurs are administratively liable in accordance with Article 505 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/897160

Today, the volunteer movement is actively developing and plays a significant role in various spheres of public life. A solemn ceremony of awarding the winners of the International Volunteer of the Year Award and the Marathon of Good Deeds project took place in Astana today as part of the International Volunteer Day. Maksat Dauletyarov, Head of the Emergency Response Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, presented awards to the best 8 volunteers of the country in the nominations "for active participation in emergency response", "for active participation in the search for missing people" and "for active participation in helping victims of offenses". "To date, the Ministry of Emergency Situations has organized cooperation with 150 volunteer organizations, where there are over 66.5 thousand volunteers. This year, over 1,000 volunteers have been involved in search and rescue operations. During the flood period, more than 50 thousand volunteers and volunteers participated in the liquidation of the consequences of emergency situations, the collection and distribution of humanitarian aid. In order to clarify the basic rules of behavior during the bathing period, over 26.8 thousand volunteers were involved in campaigning among the population," Maksat Dauletyarov said. During the gathering seminar "Kazkutkaru-2024", the II-th Republican Forum of volunteers in the field of emergency response to natural and man-made disasters was held. The forum was attended by over 20 representatives of volunteer organizations from all regions of the country. During the forum, the specifics of conducting search and rescue operations in mountainous areas, first aid to emergency victims, rescue on water and much more were studied. As part of the pilot project, a mobile group of volunteers in the field of emergency prevention and response has been created in Kostanay region. 1.5 thousand volunteers have been trained in the Departments of Emergency Situations in the category of "Heads and coordinators of volunteer organizations (groups)". Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/897137

On behalf of the Akim of Turkestan region Darkhan Satybaldy, work is systematically underway in Zhetysai district to improve the environmental situation, gasification of the population and social and business facilities, as well as providing high-quality drinking water supply. As a result of the work performed, 60 out of 105 settlements of the district are provided with natural gas, and the share of users of "blue fuel" is 57.1%.Since the beginning of the year, a total of 3.4 billion tenge has been allocated from the republican, regional and local budgets for the construction and installation of 29 facilities in the district.Today, during a working trip to Zhetysai district, Akim of Turkestan region Darkhan Satybaldy took part in the commissioning ceremony of a gas pipeline that will provide gas to residents of the settlement of Karasakal in the Kyzylkum rural district. He congratulated the locals on this event.Previously, residents of Karasakal used coal for heating, and now they will use "blue fuel". The total estimated cost of the gas pipeline is 647.4 million tenge, its length is 23.659 kilometers. The number of subscribers is 95, and the population is more than 500 people.It should be noted that the construction of this main gas pipeline passing through 10 settlements has been completed, and 1,216 subscribers now have the opportunity to use natural gas. In honor of the Independence Day holiday, gas will be supplied to the settlements of Abai rural district of Zh.Yeralieva, Halyktar dostygy in Abai rural district and Atakonys, Abdyhalyk, Myrzashol in Zhana auyl rural district. At the moment, construction and installation work has been fully completed, technical documents are being drawn up.Industry experts predict that by the end of the year the level of gasification in the area will be 70.4%, and by 2027 this figure will reach 100%.It is worth noting that over the past two years, natural gas has been supplied to 187 thousand residents or more than 90 settlements in the region. As a result, the total number of people provided with gas will amount to 1 million 820 thousand people, or 84.9% of the population (557 settlements).The press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/896970

As part of the instructions of the Akim of Turkestan region Darkhan Satybaldy to attract investments to districts and cities in order to improve the socio-economic situation, increase the number of manufacturing enterprises and reduce unemployment among the population, one of such projects was launched in Zhetysai district — a licorice root processing enterprise.Akim of Turkestan region Darkhan Satybaldy visited this enterprise and got acquainted with its work. He noted the importance of supporting businessmen and active entrepreneurs, and also instructed the heads of the district and the relevant departments to continue working in this direction.The Kasym ASES enterprise was opened at the expense of private investments in the amount of 600 million tenge and has a processing capacity of 10 thousand tons of licorice per year. As part of the first stage, which was implemented this year, 56 jobs were created, and the second stage, which will begin next year, will employ another 50 people. According to preliminary forecasts, the company will not purchase licorice root at a price below 120 tenge per kilogram.Licorice root is used in cosmetology, to create foaming substances for cocktails, as well as in the production of kvass, beer, soft drinks, halva, chocolate, caramel and dietary jelly as a natural sweetener. In medicine, it is used to treat dry cough in pneumonia, bronchitis, sore throat, tuberculosis, as well as to normalize voice in inflammation of the larynx, treatment of prostate adenoma, kidney and urinary tract diseases, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as for the treatment of joints, arthritis, rheumatism and other diseases.It should be noted that over the past 5 years, 90.2 billion tenge of investments have been attracted to the district, and in the period from 2024 to 2030, it is planned to attract 419.6 billion tenge. It is expected that this will lead to the receipt of 2.17 billion tenge of tax revenues. By 2030, the volume of investments in the fixed capital of the district should grow by 3.8 times.This year, 11 investment projects worth 8.2 billion tenge are being implemented in the district, which will lead to the creation of 959 new jobs.Work is actively underway in the Turkestan region to attract investments in accordance with the instructions of the President of Kazakhstan. Since the beginning of the year, 888.5 billion tenge of investments have been attracted to the region, which is 17.7% more compared to the same period last year. Foreign direct investment amounted to 685 million US dollars, which is 1.5 times more than the annual plan.The press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/896976

A ceremony of awarding certificates to participants of the "Visit Astana" and "Quality Mark" partner program was held in Astana, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.54 new partners of the program received certificates, including:- 41 public catering facilities,- 12 hotels,- 1 tour operator.Currently, the total number of participants in the "Visit Astana" program has reached 114 partners, which indicates the growing interest of the tourism business in the development and implementation of high quality standards.Chairman of the Management Board of JSC NC Kazakh Tourism Kairat Saduakasov and Deputy Head of the Department for Investment and Business Development of Astana Maksat Zhanabayev delivered a welcoming speech at the event. In their speeches, they noted the importance of the program to strengthen the image of the capital as a modern tourist center and thanked all participants for their contribution to the development of the industry.The "Visit Astana" partner program, implemented by Astana Development Center LLP, is a unique initiative aimed at improving the quality of tourist services in the capital. It covers the main areas of the tourism industry: the hotel and restaurant business, the activities of tour operators and tourist attractions. The purpose of the program is to prepare Astana for the reception of international guests and strengthen its status as a leading tourist destination.The "Visit Astana" program is based on the best world practices:- Infrastructure 5A program in China,- A sign of the quality of tourism in Spain,- The standardization system in Switzerland, etc.An important stage was the recognition of the "Visit Astana" partner program by the "Quality Mark" program implemented by JSC NC Kazakh Tourism throughout the republic. This cooperation confirms the high level of standards of both initiatives and their commitment to improving Kazakhstan's tourism infrastructure.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/897020

More than 17 thousand hectares of acreage were provided by the branch of Kazvodkhoz in Karaganda and Pavlodar regions. This is 1,900 hectares more than last year. This was announced at the site of the regional communications service by the director of the branch Ondasyn Zhienkulov.In total, this year the branch signed contracts for the supply of irrigation water with 37 farms. Today, most farms use modern moisture-saving sprinkler systems.The branch also began work on conducting a multifactorial survey and developing a safety declaration for 8 dams. Next year, it is planned to inspect 6 more dams. In order to ensure throughput, the shoreline of the Tuzdinsky reservoir is being cleaned of surface and underwater vegetation."The growing season in the region was successful, there was no shortage of water. Peasant farms are equipped with water metering devices, with the preservation of archival data and the possibility of transmitting this data. Some farms in small areas are trying to introduce drip irrigation, which makes it possible to effectively use the full potential of surface irrigation," said Ondasyn Zhienkulov, director of the Kanysh Satpayev Canal branch.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/897095