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Since the beginning of 2025, 1940 Kazakhstanis have been assigned a special social payment 18.05.2025
According to the results of the first quarter of 2025, 1940 citizens were assigned a special social payment for people who worked for a long time in harmful working conditions. A total of 1957 people applied for this payment, according to the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan.128 people applied for a special social payment paid from two sources (the republican budget and the Unified Savings Pension Fund), 127 of them were assigned a special social payment. organization) 1,829 people applied for appointment, and 1,813 of them were appointed.Due to non-compliance with the mandatory conditions, 1 applicant was refused the appointment of the AAT, and the applications of 16 citizens are at the stage of consideration. a special social payment has been introduced for people who have worked for a long time in harmful working conditions.In order to be assigned a special social payment, the mandatory conditions are to be 55 years old and to have at least 7 years of occupational pension transfers in the Unified Savings Pension Fund. Payment is made until the retirement age. In order to receive special social benefits, working conditions must not be engaged in harmful work. Workers can switch to a lighter job, after which they receive a salary and payment or receive a special social payment until they go on vacation and retire.According to the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, employers make mandatory occupational pension contributions for workers who are included in the list of workers engaged in work with harmful working conditions, industries, jobs, professions, which have more than 2.3 thousand positions. Thus, the special social payment can be received by Kazakhstani people working in 17 sectors of the economy, including the mining and processing industry and other sectors.According to the results of 2024, AAT was assigned to 13,568 citizens, including 3,093 recipients from 2 sources, 10,475 recipients from 4 sources. The average amount of payment exceeded 208 thousand tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-shalkar-bozoy/press/news/details/985429?lang=kk
About work plans of permanent commissions of Shu district maslikhat 18.05.2025
In accordance with the work plans of the permanent commissions of the Shu district maslikhat of Zhambyl region, a joint meeting of the commissions was held on April 28, 2025. Abenov, district akim's deputies N.Sultanbayev, S.Pernesh, district public council chairman T.Aristeev, heads of separate akim departments, heads of institutions, akims of Shu city, rural districts took part.The joint meeting was conducted by the chairman of the standing commission M.Sultangaziev.2 issues were on the agenda of the meeting. reviewed:About the progress of the "Diploma to the village" program."About the work carried out to support small, medium and large entrepreneurship in the district".On the first issue on the agenda, the head of the department of economy and budget planning of the district akimat D.Akylbekova gave a report. During the discussion of the report, MPs N. Razimbekov, A. Aitzhanov, M. Matkarimov, A. Komaev, B. Niyazbekov asked questions, and received the appropriate answers.On the second issue on the agenda, the head of the entrepreneurship and industry department of the district administration Zh. Nurgaliyev reported on the work being done to support entrepreneurship in the district and focused on the problems of stabilizing food prices of social importance.The issue under consideration The deputies of the maslikhat N. Razimbekov, B. Niyazbekov, A. Aitzhanov, A. Komaev, U. Abuov asked questions and gave reasonable suggestions. The deputies of the maslikhat sent a letter of request to the regional akimat, to the management of the "Taraz" social-entrepreneurial corporation, to allocate a sufficient amount of quality flour and other types of food from the stabilization fund in the region in order to stabilize the prices of socially important food in the region. agreed on.The chairman of the commission concluded the joint meeting of the commission and the relevant resolutions were adopted on the issues discussed by the deputies.Thus, the joint meeting of the standing commissions ended its work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maslihat-shu/press/news/details/985462?lang=kk
Spring sowing is actively being carried out in Kazakhstan: 908 thousand hectares of land have been planted 18.05.2025
The total area planted with agricultural crops in Kazakhstan has reached 908.5 thousand hectares, according to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Currently, planting is being carried out intensively, especially in the southern regions of the country. In Almaty region - 123 thousand hectares, in Turkestan region - 263.5 thousand hectares, in Zhambyl region - 295.5 thousand hectares, in Kyzylorda region - 33.4 thousand hectares, in West Kazakhstan region - 30.1 thousand hectares, in Atyrau region - 2.7 thousand hectares, in Zhetysu region - 142.2 thousand hectares, and in the city of Shymkent - 15.7 thousand hectares. Cereal crops were planted on 459.4 thousand hectares, fodder crops on 159.9 thousand hectares, vegetables on 46.9 thousand hectares, potatoes on 18.2 thousand hectares, garden crops on 35.3 thousand hectares, oil crops on 114 thousand hectares, and cotton on 43.9 thousand hectares.Important stages of spring field work were also completed: 10.7 million 100,000 hectares of land were covered with moisture, 2.5 million hectares were tilled before sowing, and 1.1 million hectares were finished with spring plowing. This year, the plan to apply fertilizer is 1.9 million tons. Currently, contracts for the purchase of 752.8 thousand tons of fertilizers have been signed, and 504.9 thousand tons of them have been delivered. In addition, 152.3 thousand tons of diesel fuel were shipped.The need for seeds is 2.3 million tons. Among them, 1.6 million tons passed the quality examination, and 99% of the tested seeds were recognized as meeting the standard.The agricultural season is proceeding according to the established plan. All necessary measures have been taken to successfully complete the sowing campaign.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-shalkar-bozoy/press/news/details/985443?lang=kk
Results of the first quarter of 2025 18.05.2025
According to the results of the first quarter of 2025, the Department received 661 applications, compared to the current period of 2024, the increase in the total number of applications was 26.4% (523 applications were received in 2024). 43 protocols were drawn up for the total amount of 9,525,720 tenge on administrative violations (in the first quarter of 2024, 35 protocols were drawn up for the total amount of 3,424,330 tenge). Also, in the first quarter of 2025, 6,597 public services were provided, a 60.8% increase in service provision (4,103 services were provided in the first quarter of 2024).The continuous increase in the total number of complaints indicates that the work of patient support and internal audit services at the level of medical organizations is ineffective, and the level of public satisfaction with the quality of services is decreasing every year. In order to improve the quality of medical care, the Department held a consultation with the participation of the first heads of the Public Health Department and the capital's medical organizations on the basis of the Akimat of the city of Astana. Within the framework of the Council, the Department increased the total number of applications in the 1st quarter of 2025, as well as the effectiveness of the work of patient support and internal audit of medical organizations; issues of the procedure for holding an independent expert commission at the level of medical organizations; administrative proceedings in the field of control of medical and pharmaceutical activities; satisfaction of the population with the quality of medical services; drug labeling; Issues of GPP and public service provision were put on the agenda. Head of Department m.a. G. Gabbasova drew attention to the personal responsibility of the First Heads for the received applications, and also emphasized the need to conduct preventive work with medical workers of organizations on strict observance of ethical norms when working with patients.Also, the Department will hold Open Door Days, ZOOM-consultations and live broadcasts on the issues of providing public services in the field of health care, introducing appropriate pharmacy practice GPP and submitting applications.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dkmfk-astana/press/news/details/985494?lang=kk
The DKMFK team took part in Saturday's event 18.05.2025
On April 26, 2025, the staff of the East Kazakhstan Region Department of the Medical and Pharmaceutical Control Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan participated in the Sabbath and showed social activity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dkmfk-vko/press/news/details/985511?lang=kk
TURKESTIAN ROWERS WERE QUALIFIED TO THE ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP IN THAILAND 18.05.2025
April 22 From 26 to 26, the Kazakhstan youth championship in kayaking and canoeing was held at the "Badam" reservoir in Shymkent.112 athletes born in 2007-2008 from 11 regions of the country took part in the competition. 16 oarsmen defended the honor of Turkestan region.Sportsmen of the Turkestan regional water sports school won 10 prizes, including 3 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze medals.In particular, Ruslan Fedotov won a gold medal in single canoe at a distance of 1000 meters and qualified for the Asian Championship. Daulet Shaldar and Ruslan Fedotov brought two more gold medals to the regional basket in the 500-meter canoeing four. Zoya Pryadkawon a silver medal in the 500 meters distance in the four-stroke kayak. At the same time, he won two bronze medals in single kayak and double kayak at distances of 5000 and 500 meters.He was going to participate in the Asian Championships in Pattaya (Thailand) from June 12 to 16.
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP IN FOOTBALL: SAURAN YOUTH COMBINED UNITY AND SPORTS 18.05.2025
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and May 1 - the Day of the Unity of the People of Kazakhstan, the opening ceremony of the junior football championship and the summer season of the district amateur football league was held among the residents of Sauran district.Akim of the district Maksat Tangatarov opened the event, congratulated the participants on the great holiday and wished them success. In his speech, the akim of the district said:"Unity and peace are the main value of our country. Today's sports match is not only a competition, but a manifestation of friendship, solidarity and peace. I wish fair play and great success to every team." also district prosecutor Almaz Asylbekov and chairman of Uzbek ethno-cultural center of Sauran district Kurbanbai Rysbekov spoke and wished the participants victory and high achievements. They emphasized that sport is an effective tool for strengthening friendship and understanding between peoples. Each team demonstrated its skills and started the new season of the district league at a high level. Press Service of Sauran District AdministrationSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sauran-turkestan/press/news/details/985569?lang=kk
REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT WAS HELD IN NOVEMBER 18.05.2025
Regional volleyball tournament dedicated to important events in the country's history in Karashik village passed. The event was dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, May 1 - the day of the unity of the people of Kazakhstan and the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. officially opened the tournament. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of holidays in increasing the unity of the country. Each team performed at a high level and showed a competitive style of play. The skills and solidarity of the participants revealed the main spirit of the tournament. team,• 3rd place was won by the Sairam district team.The winning teams were awarded with special diplomas and prizes. The event gave the villagers and guests a festive mood and contributed to the strengthening of friendship and unity through sports.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sauran-turkestan/press/news/details/985581?lang=kk
THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF SCHOOLS IN TURKESTAN WAS STUDYED 18.05.2025
Deputy akim of the region Beisenbai Tazhibaev specially visited general education schools No. 10 named after Al-Farabi and No. 8 named after N. Torekulov in Turkestan city and familiarized himself with the situation. Regional maslikhat deputy Süleymen Arystanov, deputy head of the regional education department Zhandos Nurpeyisov, head of the education department of Turkestan city Bakytzhan Tolimbet took part in the tour. Heads of educational centers reported the infrastructure and material and technical conditions of schools. The conditions of the students and teachers were discussed. Beisenbai Dauletuly said that educational organizations are always in the spotlight and work will continue to solve any problem of the school. The management of the region participates in the positive solution of the raised issues. The construction progress of the current and major renovation buildings is strictly monitored.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/turkestan-kalasy/press/news/details/985611?lang=kk
"UNITY" SPORTS COMPETITIONS WERE HELD AMONG ETHNOSIS REPRESENTATIVES 18.05.2025
At the "Yassi" sports complex in Turkestan, within the framework of the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, on the occasion of May 1 - the Day of the Unity of the People of Kazakhstan, "Unity" sports competitions were held among ethnic representatives of the region.The sports competition promoting friendship and healthy life was organized with the support of the Public Development Department of the Turkestan Region "Public Agreement" KMM.A total of 11 teams participated in the competition. In particular, teams of ethnic youth from the cities of Kentau, Arys and Sauran, Sayram, Tulkibas, Tolebi, Zhetysai, Maktaaral, Keles, Saryagash, and members of the Turkestan region representative office of "Assembly Youth" gathered. There, young people competed in 4 types of sports, in particular, mini-football, arm wrestling, tug of war, lifting a dirt stone. Elmira Zhangaziyeva, head of KMM, made a speech and noted that preserving and strengthening peace in the country is an important part of state policy. became the champion. Yakub Elmaz won the 2nd place, Bobirzhan Rustambekov won the 3rd place. In this competition, the Turkestan regional representative of the RKB "Assembly Youth" appeared on the podium. And the 2nd place was won by Zhetysai district and the 3rd place by the team of Saryagash district. Abdullo Anarkulov took 2nd place in this competition. And the 3rd place is taken by Mukhtorzhan Saidiganiev.The Tolebi district team became the winner in the small football competition. 2nd place was won by Saryagash district, 3rd place by Keles district team.At the end of the competition, the winners were specially awarded, and the winners were given financial prizes and diplomas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/turkestan-kalasy/press/news/details/985617?lang=kk
TURKESTANIAN ARTISTS SING THE CANDLE SONGS AT THE PALACE OF THE REPUBLIC IN ALMATY 18.05.2025
This year marks the 95th anniversary of the birth of Shamshi Kaldayakov. On this occasion, the Shamshi Kaldayakov Philharmonic Group of the Turkestan region organized a concert called "Song Brother - Soul Brother" at the Republic Palace in Almaty and won the favor of the audience. The ensemble welcomed the audience by playing Shamshi songs in the lobby. Music lovers watched a special exhibition of products and clothes used by Shamshi himself. National dishes from the village of Shamshi were also served at a specially prepared buffet table. He learned about the history of Shamshi's songs from special plates.At the evening, artists and pop stars of the art hall with a history of more than sixty years performed selected works of the great composer. During the concert, videos about the singer's life and work were shown to the audience. It is planned that the next concert of the Art Center will be different and more impressive than previous evenings.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/turkestan-kalasy/press/news/details/985625?lang=kk
REPRESENTATIVES OF 109 EXCHANGED EXPERIENCE IN ASTANA 18.05.2025
In order to implement the principle of the President "A state that listens to the voice of the people", the 109 unified communication department of the "Digital Development Center" of the Turkestan region receives complaints from residents around the clock.In order to revive the work of the call center, the head of the institution, Arman Askhatuly, went on a special business trip to Astana and familiarized himself with the work of iKomek109. He exchanged experience with the specialists there and discussed future plans.- since the beginning of 2025, 40,874 applications have been received and 40,583 have been closed on time. And 391 are in progress. Based on the regional akim's protocol, the "109 monitoring" group is visiting remote settlements and holding meetings with residents to monitor the quality of applications. Promotional activities are also being carried out. In the future, the work to be carried out jointly with the iKOMEK center will be large-scale, said the head of the institution. number and received through the "aikey-109" mobile application.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/turkestan-kalasy/press/news/details/985629?lang=kk
Contributing to keeping the city clean, today the specialists of the Resource Language Center went on a sabbatical. 18.05.2025
They cleaned the surroundings of houses 24, 26, 28, located along the street named after Baurzhan Momyshuly, which were allotted to them.Maintaining cleanliness is the main duty of every conscientious citizen. Let's keep our environment clean!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda-til-damytu/press/news/details/985666?lang=kk
The anniversary of the methodologist-scientist was celebrated 18.05.2025
Today, an international scientific-practical conference entitled "Kazakh Linguistics: Integration of Theory and Practice" was organized at Nazarbayev University on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Professor Zeynekhan Kuzekova.Well-known scientists such as T. Ayapova, Z. Ernazarova, E. Orazalieva, M. Zholshaeva, G. Kurmanbai, the chairman of the Language Committee, E. Tileshov, who are known for the conference work; Representatives of "Kaztest", "Til-Kazyna" republican scientific and experimental center named after Sh. Shayakhmetov and "Kaztelecom", as well as foreign scientists participated online. A group of delegations from Karaganda region also returned to congratulate the methodologist-scientist. expressed his wish. Zeinekhan continued her speech by connecting the work of aunt Zeinekhan in the development of methodological science with the process of teaching the state language in Karaganda. The representatives of the delegation presented a special gift, as well as a set of "Chips and shibaurzak", expressing gratitude for being a reader of aunt Zh. Zhakan on social networks.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda-til-damytu/press/news/details/985673?lang=kk
In 2025, more than 1 million vacancies will be announced on the Electronic Labor Exchange 18.05.2025
Enbek.kz electronic labor exchange will publish 1.09 to 1.25 million vacancies, of which 243-350 thousand will belong to labor professions, reports the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the People. its According to him, the cities of Almaty (10% of vacancies) and Astana (9%), as well as Karaganda (8%), Turkestan (7%), Pavlodar and Kostanay (6% in each region) are leading among the regions. Overflow-Wrap: Break-Word; White-Space: Pre-Wrap; Font-Family: 'Segoe Ui Historic', 'Segoe Ui', Helvetica, Arial, Sans-Serif; COLOR: # 080809; FONT-SIZE: 15px; FONT-STYLE: NORMAL; FONT-VARIANT-LIGATURES: NORMAL; FONT-VARIANT-CAPS: NORMAL; FONT-Weight: 400; Letter-spacing: Normal; orphans: 2; Text-Align: Start; Text-Indent: 0px; Text-Transform: None; WIDS: 2; Word-Spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-Stroke-Width: 0px; Background-color: #FFFFFF; Text-Decoration-thickness: Initial; Text-Decoration-Style: Initial; Text-Decoration-Color: Initial; "> " If we take into account only a qualified work, then education and healthcare sectors account for 45% of vacancies, manufacturing - 9%, and construction, public administration and trade - 6% each. It should be noted that secondary school teachers of social sciences, pre-school teachers, nannies, nurses and security guards were often sought after among qualified employees," Shumekov shared. Break-Word; White-Space: Pre-Wrap; Font-Family: 'Segoe Ui Historic', 'Segoe Ui', Helvetica, Arial, Sans-Serif; COLOR: # 080809; FONT-SIZE: 15px; FONT-STYLE: NORMAL; FONT-VARIANT-LIGATURES: NORMAL; FONT-VARIANT-CAPS: NORMAL; FONT-Weight: 400; Letter-spacing: Normal; orphans: 2; Text-Align: Start; Text-Indent: 0px; word-spacing: 0px; text-decoration-style: initial; x11i5rnm xat24cr xexx8yu x18d9i69 x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs; text-align: inherit; padding: 0px; font-family: inherit; xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fortcom.kz%2Fkk%2Fnovosti%2F1745986986%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExS0t5eHdncmNPeXA5N3AzSAEelHSUIfv1VGKXcJNzQN__kNp5 pkwSmVXQDmwKWkLj4kQTWaNgdNLUzXfUNgk_aem_NSCxID5shl3FD5RXciOmbA&h=AT2RoSsfPvD8yhAfsb MDEPiSv6ynFOVLLqN1VRDNgWCMQ7ubXwQIN0jrhrFZFGS0iJso-OPf44auHwFUA8hUUu2yS0iCXYMMS27eYOrt8 t0WsDq3yJGHYw2pi0DFOL2iIWlRaA2t5tjfV0m9&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT3szdKEHUxiOEAxXPQV- DSJIk9qcGE_qZFI8w4eHHUxX-qYl-Ze-ThkB_G8gKqDvcg0iQB0F2qgK3PPfUViMZdHbb7vW-AOIuWWx5tG5cRr RFe1hchwxL1Uim2jLU9ZzDOGAXJRb7lvSiDlbAcrK2HLgYsltaxK5x3cKoGzrsRTfWC6siA7DbR6y9MsdqhfyMW 5U9zfq0Q7QjkIZLca9uRzVDP0xxnNr544FbDEz5vzDA9VydIuc8A1_t8sqT-u8z7IDykzyku2SWlFtoo_cpkzeQ" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" role="link" style="color: #0064d1; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; text-align: inherit; border-style: none; padding: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; outline: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-weight: 600; touch-action: manipulation; background-color: transparent; display: inline; font-family: inherit; tabindex="0" target="_blank">at https://ortcom.kz/kk/novosti/1745986986.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/turkestan-tolebi-audany/press/news/details/987757?lang=kk
THE DAY OF THE UNITY OF THE PEOPLE OF KAZAKHSTAN WAS WIDELY CELEBRATED IN THE VILLAGE OF JALAGASH 18.05.2025
May 1 - the day of unity of the people of Kazakhstan was celebrated in the district with great pomp. Within the framework of the holiday, a food and culture exhibition of representatives of ethnic groups called "Under one roof" was organized. The akim of the district got acquainted with the exhibition and watched the art of representatives of different ethnic groups. The celebration continued with sports competitions, theatrical performance and concert program. District Akim Ardak Ibraimov congratulated the residents of the district on May 1 - the Day of Unity of the People of Kazakhstan. The festive event continued with a theatrical performance, a concert program with national dances and songs of local artists and representatives of different nationalities on stage. presented. This day filled the sky of Zhalagash with joy and happiness and gave the residents of the district a special festive mood.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-zhalagash-district/press/news/details/987828?lang=kk
9 SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF SHYMKENT ARE UNDERGOING COMPLEX RENOVATION. 18.05.2025
The head of Shymkent city education department Gulnaz Suleymenova specially visited the educational centers undergoing major renovations and familiarized himself with the work being done.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent-bilim/press/news/details/987848?lang=kk
The office of the akim of the Volodar rural district KMM held a round table to discuss the report on the activities of public service issues in the 1st quarter of 2025. 18.05.2025
On the occasion of May 1 - the day of the unity of the people of Kazakhstan, the republican concert program "Under one roof" was held in "Iglik" and "Production" clubs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko-airtau-volodarskiy/press/news/details/987851?lang=kk
Personal protective equipment used when working with harmful and dangerous factors of the industrial environment 18.05.2025
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KAZ employees met with representatives of the Assembly on issues of social harmony 18.05.2025
The holiday of the Day of the Unity of the People of Kazakhstan is an important social and political event that glorifies peace and solidarity and demonstrates the unity of the country. This year's holiday is being celebrated with special content as part of the events dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan.In this regard, the employees of the Department of Criminal Justice in Aktobe region met with the representatives of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. The purpose of the meeting is to strengthen social harmony and inter-ethnic peace, ensuring the integrity of the informational and ideological content of the festive events.During the event, Nurmagambetov Margulan Mukhtaruly, head of the department of the "Public Harmony" communal state institution, and Sarsembin Umbetkan Kuandykuly, a member of the Regional Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, session delegate, conducted an interview with the employees in an open format and discussed the history of the Assembly's 30-year history. shared meaningful information about their achievements and their role in modern society.In their speeches, the speakers noted that maintaining peace and stability is the common duty of every citizen, and focused on the important activity of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan in maintaining unity and harmony within the country.At the end of the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the importance of further strengthening mutual understanding and respect between ethnic groups in the society - the head of the Department of Education and Personnel Work of the Department of Education and Training in Aktobe region, Justice lieutenant colonel Nurtazin Sabrzhan Bibitovich said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisaktobe/press/news/details/987895?lang=kk