The Department of State Revenue for the city of Almaty informs citizens planning trips to the Russian Federation about innovations in the framework of the ongoing experiment on registration of foreign citizens.In accordance with the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated November 7, 2024 No. 1510, from December 1, 2024, an experiment is being conducted on the territory of the Russian Federation to test the rules and conditions for entry and exit of foreign citizens and stateless persons.The purpose of the experiment is to create a state information resource "Digital profile of a foreign citizen", which includes information provided by the foreign citizen himself.The experiment is conducted in two stages:The first stage (from December 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025) is being implemented at 6 international airports:SheremetyevoDomodedovoVnukovoZhukovsky (Moscow region)as well as at the Mashtakovo automobile checkpoint (Samara region)At this stage, biometric data is being collected (a photographic image of the face and papillary patterns of the fingers).The second stage will run from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2026.As part of the experiment, foreign citizens entering without a visa (including citizens of the EAEU member states, with the exception of the Republic of Belarus) are required to register in a "Digital Profile" via the RuID mobile application no later than 72 hours before entry, or 4 hours in case of emergency (death of a close relative, urgent treatment, etc.).Important:The experiment does not apply to:diplomats and employees of international organizations accredited in the Russian Federation,their family members,holders of diplomatic and official passports,children under 6 years of age.Failure to comply with the established requirements may result in denial of entry or delays at the border.In the future, the RuID application will allow you to use digital public services on the territory of the Russian Federation — from obtaining medical insurance to enrolling in government agencies.Upon completion of the application development and commissioning, additional information will be provided.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-almaty/press/news/details/1031303?lang=kk

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On 7 July 2025, Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov held a meeting with Acting Deputy Executive Director - Director of the Global Solutions Division of UN Human Settlement Program (UN-Habitat) Rafael Tuts during his visit to Almaty.During the meeting the parties also discussed priority areas of cooperation, including sustainable urbanization, climate change adaptation, and digital transformation.The parties were also briefed with the activities of the UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-almaty/press/news/details/1031334?lang=kk

An interdepartmental meeting dedicated to the Smart Kostanay mobile application was held today.It was attended by specialists from various social spheres and departments of akimats.The issues of accessibility for people with disabilities, updating data, as well as the prospects for integrating the application with other digital platforms of government agencies were discussed.The Smart Kostanay app is already actively working in the city!You can download it on the App Store and Google Play.Subscribe to the official app page to keep up to date with all the news and updates!@@smart_costSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1031286?lang=kk

July 1 - NATIONAL DOMBRY DAY!On July 1, a round table "Treasure of the Kazakh people - dombra!" dedicated to the National Day of dombra was held in the village library of the village of Bastavashi. The drum has its own musical character and occupies an important place in the life of Kazakhs.During the round table, the term "Enbek" was pronounced in the words of N. Baygani performed by Asii Kainollaykyzy and song "Dombira" performed by Bekoljasa Armanuly and Nuray Kuanyshkyzy.Dombira is a Kazakh symbol, attribute and treasure. We wish all our readers a special holiday! Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar-bastaushy/press/news/details/1031227?lang=kk

On July 5, Deputies of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan zh. Zhirgenbayev, zh. Ashimzhan paid a working visit to Kegen district.During the visit, issues related to the trade transport and logistics center on the border of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan were considered and discussed.  He got acquainted with the progress of the work carried out on the Channel "Mangebay", which originates in the village of Karkara.They got acquainted with the technical condition and road infrastructure of the kokpek-Kegen-Tup and Zhalagash-Kolsay-Saty highways.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maslihat-kegen/press/news/details/1031235?lang=kk

В рамках принятого Правительством Республики Казахстан решения о пересмотре темпов роста регулируемых тарифов Комитет по регулированию естественных монополий Министерства национальной экономики сообщает, что ранее запланированные повышения тарифов будут частично перенесены на более поздние сроки.В четвёртом квартале 2025 года утверждение новых повышений по регулируемым коммунальным тарифам не планируется. Более того, предусмотрено снижение темпов их роста:по электро- и теплоснабжению — с 35% до 20%,по водоснабжению, водоотведению и газоснабжению — с 50% до 30%.Сдержать рост тарифов позволит перенос части ранее запланированных корректировок, привлечение долгосрочного финансирования, пересмотр операционных расходов субъектов естественных монополий, а также применение временных компенсирующих тарифов и перерасчётов за тепловую энергию за прошедший отопительный сезон.Изначально в 2025 году прогнозировалось влияние роста тарифов на инфляцию на уровне 1,32 процентного пункта. В связи с принятыми изменениями инфляционное давление будет сокращено на 0,5 п.п. и составит 0,82 п.п.Принятые меры направлены на поддержку покупательной способности граждан, стабилизацию ценовых ожиданий и устойчивое функционирование инфраструктуры. В дальнейшем повышение тарифов будет осуществляться сбалансированно с учётом социальной чувствительности и приоритетов государственной экономической политики.Как сообщалось ранее, в рамках реализации новой тарифной политики, направленной на модернизацию инженерной инфраструктуры, были предусмотрены поэтапные повышения тарифов на коммунальные услуги. Данные меры являлись необходимыми для привлечения инвестиций в обновление сетей, повышения заработной платы работников предприятий естественных монополий, а также в условиях роста цен на стратегически важные ресурсы, такие как электроэнергия, уголь и топливо.https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/krem/press/news/details/1031215 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1031238?lang=kk

🔹Today, deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Danabek Isabekov and Nursultan Baytilesov met with the chairmen of ethnocultural associations under the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan in Shymkent. The meeting was aimed at strengthening mutual cooperation in maintaining interethnic harmony and unity, using the dialogue platform of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. 🔹The event was hosted by Tahirbek Nishanbayev, Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan of Shymkent, Chairman of the City Uzbek Ethnocultural Association. 🔹The meeting was attended by city maslikhat deputy Abzal Zeynetayev, deputy executive secretary of the Shymkent city branch of the AMANAT party Yerbol Baikonysov, as well as leaders and active representatives of city ethno-cultural associations. 🔹During the meeting, the Majilis deputies reported on the progress of implementing the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the development of interethnic relations. Representatives of ethno-cultural associations raised topical issues of concern to them and put forward their proposals for strengthening social harmony. 🔹At the end of the meeting, the deputies emphasized the importance of ethnocultural associations in public life and expressed their constant support for initiatives aimed at solidarity and unity. Public Agreement Press Service

In accordance with Article 350 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 26 December  2017 "On Customs Regulation in the Republic of  Kazakhstan", the cost of goods for personal use sent in international mail items is stated in the documents provided for by the acts of the Universal Postal Union and accompanying such international mail items. At the same time, the declared value of an international postal item is considered as the value of goods for personal use only if it exceeds the value of goods for personal use specified in the documents provided for by the acts of the Universal Postal Union.The cost of goods for personal use does not include the cost of their transportation and insurance.cus/post «AuezhayOskemen» SRD for the EKRSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1031198?lang=kk

A festive concert dedicated to the Day of the Capital of Kazakhstan was held in the village of Novostroyka on the shore of the Bukhtarminsky Reservoir.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar-sarybel/press/news/details/1031149?lang=kk

1) Who is entitled to receive scheduled pension benefit payments from UAPF?In accordance with the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, monthly pension payments from compulsory pension contributions and (or) compulsory occupational pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as COPC) according to the established schedule from UAPF are made to persons who have pension savings in UAPF:- who have reached retirement age (men - 63 years old, women - 61 years old (since 2028, the age will increase annually by 6 months until reaching 63 years old in 2031));- upon reaching 55 years of age, for which COPC have been paid in total for at least 84 calendar months at the time of applying for pension benefit payment, subject to termination of employment in jobs with harmful working conditions, the professions of which are provided for in the list of industries, jobs, professions of workers approved by the authorized state body;- who have a disability of group 1 or 2, established indefinitely,Payments from UAPF are made in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.2) How are scheduled pension benefits calculated? Payments are calculated according to the schedule as follows: in the first year of receiving payments, the amount of pension savings is multiplied by the pension savings payment rate of 6.5% and divided by 12. In subsequent years, the amount of the monthly pension benefit is increased by the pension payment indexation rate of 5%. In this case, the monthly pension payment from the UAPF is made in the amount of at least 70% of the subsistence minimum (hereinafter - SM) established for the relevant financial year by the law on the republican budget (in 2025, the SM is 46,228 tenge).For beneficiaries of certain categories: persons with disabilities of groups 1 or 2, established indefinitely, as well as those who worked in harmful and hazardous industries, whose savings are formed through compulsory occupational pension contributions in total for at least sixty months, the Methodology provides for correction factors that increase the amount of the monthly pension benefit. For persons who meet more than one of the above conditions, the adjustment factor with the highest value is applied.When calculating and making pension benefit payments to persons who have reached the age of 55 and paid COPC for them for at least 84 months in total:- the threshold of at least 70% of the minimum wage for making a pension benefit payment is not applied;- adjustment factors are not applied;- the balance on the individual pension savings account in the amount of less than 70% of the minimum wage is not subject to payment together with the amount of the next pension benefit.It should be noted that pension payments from UAPF are made until the pension savings are exhausted.If the amount of pension savings on the date of payment from UAPF does not exceed twelve times the minimum pension established by the law on the republican budget for the relevant financial year (in 2025, 753,252 tenge = 62,771 x 12), the payment is made in a lump sum.3) Where and when to apply for payment of pension savings from UAPF in connection with reaching retirement age? To assign pension benefits from the UAPF at the expense of mandatory types of pension contributions in connection with reaching the retirement age, as well as the assignment of a basic and solidarity pension from the state budget, beneficiaries must promptly contact the State Corporation "Government for Citizens" (CSC) at their place of residence. This can be done 10 days before reaching the retirement age. All types of pension benefits by age are made from the date of application. In this case, the day of application is considered to be the day of registration of the application and the necessary documents in the CSC, provided that the recipient has reached the retirement age, if he applied earlier - the day of application is considered to be the day of reaching the retirement age. Timely application is especially important for receiving benefits from the budget, for the assignment of which it is necessary to verify the work experience based on the documents submitted by the beneficiary. Pension benefits at the expense of budget funds are made for life, and from the UAPF - until the depletion of the benefiary's pension savings.4) Is there a service for advance reminders about timely registration of pension benefits? Future pensioners (potential beneficiaries), whose phone numbers are registered in the egov mobile citizens database, receive an SMS notification from number 1414 2 months before reaching retirement age about the possibility of timely contacting the nearest branch of the State Corporation to receive services for the appointment of pension benefits with a link to the list of documents on the egov.kz website. That is, government agencies send out relevant notifications to process pension benefits within the specified timeframes, since payments are not assigned for the missed period.It is also worth noting that in order to provide a proactive service for making pension benefit payments from UAPF to persons who have reached retirement age, have pension savings in UAPF and have not applied for their payment, UAPF conducts an annual reconciliation together with the State Corporation for the presence of assigned pension benefits by age and state basic pension benefit at the expense of budgetary funds for these citizens. Based on the results of the annual reconciliation, when identifying persons who have assigned pension benefits from budgetary funds, UAPF makes pension payments to them within the framework of the relevant agreement concluded with the State Corporation, i.e. without an application.5) Where should I apply for payment of pension savings in connection with the establishment of disability of group 1 or 2 indefinitely?For payment of pension savings in connection with the establishment of a permanent first or second group disability, you must contact the UAPF departments either through your personal account on the website (enpf.kz) or in the UAPF mobile application using an electronic digital signature.Please note that UAPF has organized on-site services for persons with permanent first or second group disability. In this case, a preliminary consultation is carried out, including checking the possibility of receiving services remotely, without leaving.6) Where can I find a list of documents for processing pension payments from UAPF?On the enpf.kz website, in the section “Services – Pension payments”, there is a list of necessary documents depending on the type of pension benefits and the method of filing them, requirements for their execution, application forms and samples of their completion, a sample power of attorney. In the “Online services” section, there is an option to pre-check the documents sent for pension payments from UAPF (service name “Pre-check of documents for pension benefit”: https://www.enpf.kz/ru/elektronnye-servisy/checkdoc.php).UAPF consulting services can be obtained through instant messengers (chat bot in WhatsАpp and Viber at +7 777 000 14 18), call center at 1418 (call within Kazakhstan is free), on the corporate website enpf.kz, as well as on the official UAPF pages on social networks Instagram, Facebook, VKontakte, Telegram, Odnoklassniki.UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/1031155?lang=kk

A meeting with ABYROI UNIVERSITY was held at the "Shymkent Invest – Front Office" site. During the meeting, a project to build an international university in Shymkent was presented. The project includes IT, pedagogy and agrotechnical areas. The total investment volume is 12 billion tenge. Implementation period: 2025–2029. As a result of the meeting, a bilateral memorandum was signed to develop partnership in the field of education. Shymkent is a new center of education and innovation!

Kazakhstan Strengthens KazAID’s Role in Supporting the Sustainable Development GoalsAt the 4th United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville (June 30 – July 2, 2025), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin delivered a speech on behalf of Kazakhstan.“Despite the global trend of reducing public spending, Kazakhstan intends to continue financing key areas contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals — healthcare, education, infrastructure, and poverty reduction. We will keep strengthening the capacity of the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development (KazAID) as part of the global SDG financing system,” said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.Following the conference, the final document — the Seville Commitment — was adopted, aimed at building a new architecture of sustainable finance. Kazakhstan supported its adoption and reaffirmed its readiness for open dialogue with international partners.Source: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1027797Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1031072?lang=kk

In particular, today 29 kilometers of heating networks and 330 kilometers of electrical networks have been reconstructed in our city. Boilers have been repaired, 50 electrical transformers have been replaced. In addition, Shymkent is considering replacing more than 400 kilometers of outdated electrical networks and building a new "Kyzylsu" electrical substation with a capacity of 125 MW. Also, the boiler house in the administrative and business center currently provides 10% of the city with heat and hot water. Local authorities plan to install 4 boiler houses with a total capacity of 120 Gcal in addition to the existing 5 boiler houses by 2027, which will increase the volume of heat supply to the city by 20% (from 150 to 530 houses). The only CHP-3 station in Shymkent is operating. It provides the city with 70% of heat and 30% of electricity. The total length of the heating network from CHP-3 to the city is about 60 kilometers, and their wear is 90%. In this regard, a decision was made to include the reconstruction of 17 kilometers of these heating networks in the National Project. Another 40 MW "Dendropark" power substation is in operation. According to the akimat, the project was implemented without budget funds in 2024 as part of the "Tariff for Investment" investment program. The power substation will provide new residential areas with high-quality electricity.

The Future Is Here: How Ascle AI Helps Doctors Write Less and Heal MoreOne of the most pressing issues in modern healthcare is the lack of time doctors have. More than 30% of their working hours are spent not on treating patients, but on routine administrative tasks: filling out medical records, charts, protocols, and discharge summaries. And this is not just an inconvenience.While the doctor is busy with paperwork, the patient waits. According to statistics, the average waiting time to see a specialist exceeds 14 days. This isn’t just a number — it’s delayed diagnostics, postponed treatment, and as a result, lower quality of care and underutilized government healthcare quotas.There is a solution.Ascle AI is an artificial intelligence system that listens to both the doctor and patient during consultations and automatically generates a preliminary medical record. Trained on local data and medical protocols, the system doesn’t just transcribe speech — it generates a preliminary diagnosis with up to 80% accuracy.How it works:• The doctor conducts a regular consultation — speaks and asks questions.• Ascle AI runs in the background, recognizing speech and extracting clinically significant information.• It automatically creates a patient chart, filling in the medical history, complaints, and recommendations.• Based on medical protocols, it generates a preliminary diagnosis.• It saves up to 40% of the doctor’s time — time that can now be spent on the patient, not the keyboard.Why now?• The shortage of medical personnel continues to grow.• COVID-19 has increased the burden on healthcare professionals and accelerated digital transformation.• Since 2024, Kazakhstan has been implementing a national AI development strategy that directly supports such innovations.• The global healthcare industry is moving towards AI-driven clinical practice — and Ascle AI is already taking the first steps.The project already has a working MVP capable of recording and generating reports. Agreements have been reached to conduct pilot projects in regional public hospitals.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-digital/press/news/details/1039146?lang=kk

Kyzylorda, July 8, 2025 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of Kyzylorda Region, and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) organized the First National Urban Forum of Kazakhstan (NUF2025). The event took place at the “Öner Ortalygy” venue, bringing together representatives of central and local government bodies, international organizations, the expert community, and the private sector.Held under the theme “First National Urban Forum – A New Chapter for the Urban Agenda,” the Forum marked the launch of Kazakhstan’s national urban policy development. Participants discussed priorities including inclusive planning, climate adaptation, digitalization of urban management, and financing urban transformation. Special attention was given to the role of small and medium-sized cities as drivers of regional development.First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Akan Rakhmetullin, delivered a welcome address, emphasizing the importance of partnership with UN-Habitat in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and improving the quality of life for citizens.“Improving the urban environment and enhancing our citizens’ quality of life is our shared goal. I am confident this Forum will serve as an effective platform for exchanging international experience and will be an important step toward advancing sustainable urbanization not only in Kazakhstan, but throughout Central Asia,” the Kazakh diplomat emphasized.The Forum featured thematic sessions, panel discussions, and a bilateral meeting between First Deputy Minister Rakhmetullin and Acting Deputy Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Rafael Tuts. The sides discussed current cooperation and further plans to strengthen collaboration.As part of his visit to Kazakhstan, Acting Deputy Executive Director Tuts also visited Almaty and familiarized himself with the activities of the UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals.The Forum forms part of Kazakhstan’s systematic efforts to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals and deepen cooperation with international partners. In the final statement, participants reaffirmed their readiness to jointly develop and implement solutions aimed at creating inclusive, sustainable, and climate-neutral urban environments. Holding the first National Urban Forum in Kyzylorda was an important step towards building a balanced and modern urban policy that takes into account the interests of all regions of the country and is based on the best international practices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1031047?lang=kk

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On July 5, 2025, a large-scale exhibition and fair "The Best product of Kazakhstan" was held. The event was attended by IP "Aseeva T. V." with a new product - sunflower oil "Mendikara Mai". All stages of production, from sunflower cultivation to bottling of finished products, are carried out on the territory of Mendykarinsky district. Press ServiceDepartment of JusticeKostanay region  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-kst/press/news/details/1031034?lang=kk

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6 июля 2025 года в городе Кокшетау, на новой набережной озера Копа, в амфитеатре прошёл праздничный концерт, посвящённый Дню Астаны.Мероприятие было организовано в честь дня рождения столицы и подарило зрителям особую праздничную атмосферу. Вечером на концерт собрались жители и гости города, ставшие свидетелями яркого праздника национальной культуры и искусства.Во время концерта на сцене выступили мастера искусства Акмолинской области.Праздник украсили также творческие коллективы Дворца культуры «Кокшетау» своими яркими выступлениями:Народный ансамбль танца «Кокшетау», лауреат международных и республиканских конкурсов с 50-летней историей (руководитель — «Мәдениет қайраткері» Мадина Тлеулина);Народный ансамбль танца «Он алты қыз» с 25-летней историей (руководитель — Мадина Дусмогомбетова);Народный современный танцевальный ансамбль «Тумар», существующий более 20 лет (руководитель — Томи́рис Жанспаева);Образцово-вокально-хореографический ансамбль «Балдәурен», лауреат республиканских конкурсов, с 25-летней историей (руководитель — Айымгуль Хасенова);Вокальная студия «Жұлдыз», представившая лучшие композиции из своего репертуара.Также, эстрадно-духового оркестра Акмолинской областной филармонии имени Укили Ыбрая с более чем 40-летней историей. Художественный руководитель и главный дирижёр — обладатель нагрудного знака «Мәдениет қайраткері» Ерназар Уразалин;Лауреата медалей «Мәдениет қайраткері» и «Халық алғысы» — Жаната Есова;Обладательницы нагрудного знака «Мәдениет саласының үздігі» — Ляззат Идрисовой;Лауреатов республиканских конкурсов — Араи Букаевой и Марины Зяблинцевой.Вечер вели обладатели нагрудного знака «Мәдениет саласының үздігі» — Токтарбек Калдаров, Татьяна Кирьянова и Амина Кайрат.Этот вечер стал ярким воплощением гармоничного единства искусства и духовности в честь значимого праздника – Дня столицы. Жители и гости города получили яркие впечатления и покинули мероприятие в отличном настроении.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-madeniet/press/news/details/1030948?lang=kk