The Ministry of Transport continues systematic work on updating the fleet of domestic wagons. Thus, the composition of the passenger train N121/122 running on the Astana - Semey route has been updated.The private carrier Aray Trans KZ LLP has purchased three new passenger cars: two reserved seats and one compartment.The wagons are equipped with an air conditioning system, bio-toilet complexes, sockets for charging gadgets with a USB connector, etc.In the first nine months of this year, the private carrier transported more than 350 thousand passengers. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/872077

The main purpose of the campaign is to encourage drivers and passengers to keep the roads clean and not throw garbage on the roadway. Eco-packages handed to road users are designed to collect garbage, which can then be disposed of in specially equipped places along the roads.The participation of road services in the Taza Kazakhstan campaign is aimed not only at improving the environmental situation along highways, but also at fostering environmental responsibility among road users. Such initiatives help to increase the awareness of drivers and passengers in matters of environmental cleanliness. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/872341

THE ANNOUNCEMENTThe Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan informs that the Open NPAs portal contains a draft order of the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Amendments to the Order of the Acting Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 27, 2022 No. 301 "On approval of the Rules and Requirements for the inspection of Passengers and persons visiting transport infrastructure facilities, things they have with them, including hand luggage and luggage""We ask you to take part in the public discussion of this project.More detailed:https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15255683Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/872902

A seminar was held at the Ministry of Transport, during which the staff of the Legal Department explained to colleagues the application of norms and requirements for the development and approval of draft by-laws.The following issues were discussed at the seminar:Compliance with the norms and requirements of the Rules for the development and approval of draft by-laws;Compliance with the norms and requirements of the Rules for the development, coordination and state registration of regulatory legal acts;Problematic issues.Following the results of the general education, employees of structural divisions were given appropriate recommendations aimed at improving the quality of the development and coordination of draft subordinate legal acts, as well as discussed issues related to the sequence of development of normative legal acts.In general, the seminar allowed to expand practical knowledge in the field of development of normative legal acts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/873003

Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan Marat Karabayev met with Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea Sang Woo Park in Seoul.The parties discussed issues of bilateral cooperation in the field of transport infrastructure, as well as the implementation of a number of projects for the development of transport routes. The issue of the possibility of increasing direct flights from Kazakhstan to South Korea was also raised. Currently, there are 14 passenger and 6 cargo flights per week between the countries. Flights are mainly operated from Astana and Almaty. Now it is planned to launch direct flights from Shymkent to South Korea.In addition, the Korean side expressed interest in the implementation of road construction projects in our country. It should be recalled that Korean Dongsung Engineering and ISAN Corporation are currently engaged in monitoring the quality of construction of the Almaty-Astana highway.Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev invited a delegation from South Korea headed by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to pay a working visit to Kazakhstan at any convenient time. It is expected that during the return visit, the parties will exchange experiences in the field of Urban air mobility (UAM).The idea of introducing the concept of urban air mobility is to create a safe and efficient air transport system and other aviation technologies. So, this will revolutionize the ways people move and goods/products move between large cities and regions by air, as well as within cities themselves.It is expected that the concept will first be tested in the new city of Alatau City. The project will support the development of Alatau City as an innovation hub and attract Kazakhstani and Korean investors. As part of the implementation of the concept, it is planned to cooperate with leading South Korean companies such as Hyundai Motor Group.Following the meeting, the heads of the transport departments of Kazakhstan and Korea expressed their readiness to further deepen cooperation in the field of transport logistics and interaction, which contributes to strengthening the strategic partnership between the countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/873992

During the talks, the parties discussed the potential for cooperation in the field of port infrastructure and the possibility of exporting Kazakhstani goods in transit through Estonian ports.Special attention was paid to the development of transport routes that contribute to strengthening economic ties and improving trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Estonia. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/874219

KAZTEST ELECTRONIC CERTIFICATION TESTING HAS STARTED IN ASTANA On October 23, 2024, KAZTEST electronic certification testing began in Astana. For the first time in Kazakhstan, KAZTEST is held in a fully electronic format. KAZTEST electronic testing is a convenient and modern tool for citizens, providing transparency and accessibility of information, which are the main advantages of the new format. For citizens who have applied through the website app.testcenter.kz all information about testing (date, time and address) is available in your personal account. The test results for residents of Astana are available in their personal account for 3 days, for other regions – for 15 days. The electronic testing format will be gradually introduced to other cities and regional centers of Kazakhstan starting in 2025. By the end of 2024, certification testing in the regions will continue in paper format. The application for testing in the regions is available on the website www.kazakhtest.kz . Earlier, new rules for conducting KAZTEST were approved. KAZTEST can be submitted both in paper and electronic format.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/871032

The acceptance of applications for the competition for grant financing of projects for the commercialization of the results of scientific and scientific-technical activities for 2025-2027 has been completed. In total, 439 applications were received. The maximum grant amount for one project is 350 million tenge. All projects that will receive grants should be implemented during 2025-2027. As of today, the National Center for State Scientific and Technical Expertise is reviewing registered applications for compliance with the tender documentation. Based on the results of the audit, applicants will be given three days to eliminate the comments. After the comments are eliminated, the finalized applications will be sent to the stage of technological and economic (marketing) expertise with the involvement of independent experts. As the NCGNTE examination is completed, summary conclusions will be formed. A ranked list of projects and a package of documents will be sent to the National Scientific Council, which will decide on approval for funding. Projects are being implemented in priority areas - ecology, water conservation technology and energy efficiency, electric power, petrochemical, coal chemistry, geological exploration, mining and metallurgical complex, manufacturing industry, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, chemical industry, digital and space technologies, quality education, healthcare, agro-industrial complex, ecological, agro- and ethnographic tourism, as well as national security and other sectors of the economy defined in state strategic documents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/871382

WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND HIGHER EDUCATION, BINANCE KAZAKHSTAN ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF A NEW COURSE WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE CRYPTO SCHOOL PROJECT With the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as Binance Academy, Binance Kazakhstan announces the launch of an in-depth course for advanced users of Kazakhstan within the framework of the educational project "Crypto School". The Crypto School project was launched in early 2024 and included a basic educational course with available online modules, the purpose of which was to provide novice users with knowledge about blockchain and cryptocurrencies. More than 1,000 people took part in the project. Upon completion of the course, they were issued NFT certificates of completion of the basic course from Binance Academy. Training materials for the educational platform were provided by Binance Academy. The main goal of the new course within the framework of the "Crypto School" is to provide deeper knowledge in the issues of blockchain technology, decentralized applications (dApps), decentralized finance (DeFi), NFT, cryptotrading and much more. The course consists of 70 modules and will last from October 22 to November 22, 2024. Any Binance user can start training, the educational initiative is free. At the end of the course, students will receive a certificate of completion. Also, within the framework of cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Binance Academy experts will conduct training webinars for students from more than 100 universities of the country. "The importance of crypto education cannot be overestimated, especially in Kazakhstan, where blockchain technologies can become a decisive factor in economic growth. By supporting such initiatives, we are forming the foundation for the innovative economy of the future, preparing the population to understand the functioning of the ecosystem of digital assets," commented Nursultan Makhatov, Director of the Department of Digitalization and Public Services of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. "Educational initiatives continue to be the basis of our strategy aimed at large-scale implementation of digital assets. Kazakhstan confidently occupies a leading position in terms of cryptocurrency adoption rates, and we strive to provide users with in-depth and up-to-date knowledge about blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies," said Assel Murzabekova, Head of compliance in the CIS region. "Projects such as the Crypto School contribute to the formation of crypto literacy in the region, which helps users integrate digital assets into everyday life with confidence, while understanding the complex aspects of security and regulation."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/871419

Minister Sayasat Nurbek met with students of Coventry University Kazakhstan Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek met with students and faculty of the Coventry University campus in Astana. During the meeting, Sayasat Nurbek spoke about the reforms in the sphere carried out by the Head of State in order to develop and strengthen the system of higher education and science in Kazakhstan. In particular, about the plans to create an educational hub in Central Asia. "The opening of Coventry University Kazakhstan is a historic event. The new modern campus, launched in accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, lays a solid foundation for the formation of the Astana Educational Hub. I am sure that the opening of Coventry University Kazakhstan will give a new impetus to the development of the higher education and science system, attract the best foreign teachers and practitioners, talented students, and create new jobs in the capital. Coventry University in Astana offers a unique opportunity for Kazakhstani and international students to gain advanced knowledge and skills, confirmed by a British diploma, and become competitive in the local and international labor markets," the minister said. The meeting of the head of the department continued with a lecture in the "question-answer" format, where the participants of the meeting took an active part in the dialogue with the minister. The Minister noted that such meetings and dialogues with students are necessary for better understanding and interaction with young people, as communication in an informal setting helps to achieve better mutual understanding.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/872625

The first heroine of the "Faces of Science" column is a talented scientist and biotechnology teacher Asylai Kurmanbayeva! Graduated with honors from L.N.Gumilev Eurasian National University, continued her studies in Israel, where she made an important discovery in genetics. Since 2018, he has been actively engaged in scientific activities and participates in international projects, publishing more than 30 scientific articles and receiving recognition for his achievements. Today, Asylai continues to contribute to science and the training of future specialists.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/872711

The second hero of our column "Faces of science" –Dmitry Anatolyevich Afanasyev. Dmitry Anatolyevich is a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the specialty "Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology", Associate Professor of the Department of Radiophysics and Electronics of the Karaganda University named after Academician E.A.Buketov.He started his career in science in 2005, when he became a lecturer at the Department of Radiophysics and Electronics, and since then his career has developed rapidly. In 2000-2005, he studied at the Faculty of Physics of KarSU, where he qualified as a physics engineer. Later, he continued his studies in graduate and postgraduate studies. He defended his doctoral thesis in 2021. Dmitry Anatolyevich actively participates in scientific and teaching activities, reading various courses, including "Digital devices", "Theory of electrical communication", "Fundamentals of Radio electronics" and others. Dmitry Afanasyev is the author of more than 100 scientific publications, among which 30 articles are indexed in Scopus and 30 in Clarivate Analytics. His research concerns the field of nanoelectronics, where he studies the properties of various nanomaterials and their application in modern technologies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/872755

The next hero of our column "Faces of Science" is Kalkaman Tursynovich Zhumagulov. Kalkaman Tursynovich is a Doctor of Historical Sciences, a well–known historian, academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Professor of the Department of World History, Historiography and Source Studies of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. He began his scientific career in 1972 as a teacher at the Department of General History of the Kirov Kazakh State University. Since then, the scientist has been working within the walls of his native university, having passed all the stages of professional growth from assistant to professor, dean of the faculty, head of the department, academician. In 1997, Kalkaman Tursinovich successfully defended his doctoral dissertation on the topic "The main problems of the development of Ancient German society before the Great Migration of Peoples", which was the result of his many years of research on the history of the Early Middle Ages. Professor K.T.Zhumagulov is the only scientist in the Republic of Kazakhstan who is a six–time winner of the International DAAD Grant (Germany) in 1995, 1997, 1999, 2003, 2007,2011. Professor Kalkaman Zhumagulov is the first Kazakh historian and medievalist, the author of about 500 works. Under his leadership, 16 PhD theses, 8 doctoral dissertations (PhD), as well as numerous master's theses were defended.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/872777

MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND HIGHER EDUCATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN MET WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF AstraZeneca Today, the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek, held a meeting with Maria Shipuleva, Director of AstraZeneca in Kazakhstan, and Deputy Director Zhalgas Daniyarov. During the meeting, the possibilities of cooperation between the ministry and the company aimed at developing the higher education and science system in the country were discussed. The head of the department, Sayasat Nurbek, noted that the ministry is actively pursuing reforms aimed at strengthening the system of higher education and science in Kazakhstan. One of the key projects is the creation of a research academic hub in Central Asia. "The purpose of this hub is to attract young people from regions with a population of about 2 billion people. It is important to create a relationship between science and production, which will allow you to train scientific personnel directly at manufacturing enterprises. Our goal is to help scientific organizations develop and create innovations that are useful for the country," the minister stressed. Maria Shipuleva, Director of AstraZeneca, spoke about the company's long-term participation in the development of the healthcare and science system in Kazakhstan. "AstraZeneca is an international biopharmaceutical company with more than 100 years of history. We develop innovative drugs for the treatment of oncological, cardiovascular, autoimmune, respiratory, rare and other diseases. Our company is among the Top 5 pharmaceutical companies investing in science and research," she said. The company is actively investing in the localization of production and the development of human resources, introducing innovative methods of diagnosis and treatment. According to Shipuleva, Kazakhstan is an important region for the company's presence in Central Asia, and today more than 220 AstraZeneca specialists work in the country in 19 cities. The main areas of discussion were localization of production, investments in research and clinical trials, as well as cooperation with higher education institutions. Sayasat Nurbek also spoke about the branches of leading foreign universities in Kazakhstan that work in the fields of biotechnology, engineering and medicine, including the introduction of advanced medical technologies based on artificial intelligence. During the meeting, it was proposed to develop joint educational programs that open up prospects in the country's leading educational institutions and train personnel with the company. Zhalgas Daniyarov added that cooperation with the ministry will make it possible to create and develop educational and scientific projects aimed at improving the competencies of future specialists. At the end of the meeting, the parties noted that cooperation between AstraZeneca and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan will create new opportunities for the development of the country's healthcare system and scientific potential.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/873497

KInEU AND KIA QAZAQSTAN SIGNED A MEMORANDUMABOUT COOPERATION Rihsibai Abdurakhmanuly, President of the University, and Kim Dae Ki, CEO of KIA Qazaqstan, signed an important memorandum that will open a new stage of cooperation and development of the engineering industry, as well as increase the level of quality education of personnel. During the meeting, it was noted that this agreement will give many new opportunities to students of KInEU and will bring to a new level the training of highly qualified specialists through dual education. The achievements of the university and educational programs were presented, as well as a lively discussion with representatives of the KIA Qazaqstan machine-building plant took place. The students asked CEO Kim Dae-ki their questions about the future of cooperation and shared their thoughts. As a result of this meeting, the relations between the university and KIA Qazaqstan reached a new level, and the possibility of practical training in Korea was considered for students.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/874011

20 YEARS OF UNIFIED NATIONAL TESTING Today, the National Testing Center is holding an international scientific and practical conference "20 years of the UNT: the transformation of education through testing". The conference is attended by the leadership of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, heads and representatives of the world's leading companies in the field of testing - Educational Testing Service, ETS (USA), AQA (UK), National Foundation For Educational Research (NFER) (UK), Dutchtestologis (Netherlands), the TÖMER Center (Turkey), Vantage Labs (USA), representatives of the Eurasian Association for Educational Quality Assessment, representatives of the state examination centers of Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Armenia and domestic scientists, specialists in the field of assessment technologies and pedagogical measurements. Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek, emphasizing the importance of the conference, noted that this is a unique project aimed at discussing creative ideas, forecasting the future, as well as sharing best practices and knowledge. "UNT is an important part of the educational process. Today we are faced with the task not only to preserve the achieved results, but also to strive to conquer new heights. We live in an era of new approaches to knowledge assessment and dynamic technology development, so it is important to meet the requirements of the time and be ready for challenges," the minister said. In his speech, Director of the National Testing Center Bolatbek Abdrasilov spoke about the landmark achievements and important projects over the 20 years of the history of the UNT. "The testing introduced in 2004 has radically changed the approach to assessing the knowledge of secondary school graduates and has become the main mechanism for admission to higher education institutions in the country. The UNT is a key element of the educational system of Kazakhstan, which embodies significant changes and reforms in approaches to knowledge assessment and student selection. Over two decades, the UNT has transformed into a complex and multifaceted system based on modern technologies and scientific approaches, and has become an integral part of the educational system of Kazakhstan," Bolatbek Serikbayevich said. Within the framework of the event, the former heads of the center, who have managed it since its foundation, were awarded commemorative badges. In addition, during the event, memoranda were signed with representatives of the examination centers of the USA, Russia, Turkey, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, which are aimed at supporting and developing mutual cooperation in the field of assessment and development of education. The conference aims to bring together international experts in the field of educational assessment to share their experiences and achievements. The focus is on improving the quality of education, the introduction of artificial intelligence and new technologies in educational assessment. During the breakout sessions of the conference, leading domestic and foreign experts presented their cases and shared their unique experiences with the participants of the event. The conference will continue on October 31 with two important round tables. The first round table with the participation of foreign experts will discuss current challenges and opportunities in the field of educational quality assessment, and the second – representatives of universities offering training programs in the field of pedagogical measurements, will discuss current challenges and prospects for training specialists in the field of testology.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/874400

45 violators of the legislation on citizenship have been brought to justice by the police in North Kazakhstan Region since the beginning of the year.The police strongly recommend to remember: dual citizenship is prohibited in the Republic of Kazakhstan. When changing citizenship, it is necessary to resolve property and other issues in a timely manner, do not try to use the documents of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the future — they must be submitted in accordance with the established procedure.Meanwhile, in nine months in the North Kazakhstan region, 23 people, having already lost their citizenship, used old documents. According to Article 496 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, they had to pay a large fine.Another 22 people, having taken citizenship of another country, did not report it within 30 days. Strict liability is also provided for this: from a large fine to administrative expulsion from Kazakhstan.The staff of the Department of Migration Service of the DP of the North Kazakhstan Region convincingly ask people who have decided to change their citizenship to consult on all issues and not lose sight of the responsibilities that this process imposes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qriim/press/news/details/862965

In order to prevent the penetration of criminal and terrorist elements, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is systematically working to identify channels of illegal migration.– Since the beginning of this month, organized crime units have suppressed the activities of several criminal groups involved in organizing illegal migration.The criminal schemes consisted in illegally crossing the state border, providing services for registering temporary residence to foreigners and issuing work permits using fictitious documents, – said Kuandyk Alpys, representative of the Department for Combating Organized Crime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.A local resident was detained in Zhambyl region, who organized a channel of illegal migration through the mountainous area for citizens of far abroad, whose goal was to get to work in the EU countries.In Atyrau region, three foreigners were exposed in a criminal scheme to register non-residents in Kazakhstan using forged documents. During the search measures, foreign passports, “black” accounting and documentation were seized from them.A similar criminal scheme was uncovered in the capital, where five local residents involved in the illegal registration of documents for migrant workers were detained.– Pre-trial investigations are being conducted on all the facts. The perpetrators face punishment in the form of imprisonment for up to seven years with confiscation of property. Work in this direction continues," Kuandyk Alpys noted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qriim/press/news/details/863571

The Ministry of Internal Affairs continues comprehensive work to curb the illegal activities of criminal groups in the regions.Since the beginning of the year, more than 10 such groups involved in the commission of serious and especially serious crimes have been detained in Shymkent.On October 8, the Department for Combating Organized Crime, as a result of operational measures, detained a youth group that provided criminal patronage to entertainment establishments. Information has been received about their involvement in extortion, hooliganism and illegal possession of weapons.On October 11, participants of another criminal group involved in extortion from Shymkent entrepreneurs were detained. They extorted up to three million tenge for their criminal patronage. Otherwise, they were subjected to physical and moral pressure.In total, according to these facts, 35 defendants were taken to the internal affairs bodies, and more than 100 search operations were carried out. Weapons and ammunition were seized.– It should be noted that since the beginning of the year, during the suppression of the activities of criminal groups in the city of Shymkent, more than 30 firearms and traumatic weapons have been seized, including one Kalashnikov assault rifle, 15 sawn-off shotguns, 11 pistols, two hard drives and more than one thousand ammunition.Work to ensure the principle of “law and order” in the regions is under special control, – said Kuandyk Alpys, representative of the Department for Combating Organized Crime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qriim/press/news/details/864448

During the conversation, important topics were touched upon, such as the harm of drugs, illicit drug trafficking, including the problem of bookmarks and possible consequences for adolescents.Employees of the Department for combating drug crime of the Zhetysu DP region held educational events in schools in the region. At secondary school No. 2 and secondary school No. 4, specialists met with students and talked about the serious consequences of drug use. The total audience was 237 schoolchildren.Preventive measures were carried out jointly with juvenile police inspectors and a narcologist. Experts explained in detail what threats drugs pose to the health and social status of young people, how their use can lead to the destruction of not only physical health, but also personal life, relationships with family and society.To enhance the perception of information, a video was shown that illustrated the real consequences of drug use. This helped the students to better understand the essence of the problem and realize its relevance.Such preventive measures are an important part of the fight against the spread of drugs among young people and help to raise awareness among adolescents about the harmful consequences, motivating them to make the right choice in favor of a healthy lifestyle.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qriim/press/news/details/865530