The Smart Astana mobile application combines more than 70 urban services in the fields of transport, healthcare, education, culture and even utilities. Through it, Astana residents can apply for admission to kindergarten without leaving their homes, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Currently, the number of active users of the application exceeds 30 thousand people.The Education application service provides a range of necessary services, including:- The number of the kindergarten queue. In this section, parents can view the child's position in the queue and check the availability of directions (vouchers) for enrollment in a preschool institution.- The Kindergartens section in the app allows you to quickly find the right preschool and get detailed information about it, including address, contacts and location on the map.- Placement on the kindergarten waiting list. Here, an electronic application is submitted for queuing to wait for a free place in public and private preschool organizations.- Rules for the prevention of bullying of a child. Parents are provided with a 13-page presentation that helps them recognize the signs of bullying, act correctly in such a situation, and protect their child when faced with bullying.- Universities and colleges. This section will help graduates and their parents to view the list and find universities and colleges.To ensure the safety of citizens, the application provides quick contacts of emergency services, the ability to receive prompt notifications about emergencies, road works, planned outages and other important events in the city. A feedback function with city services has also been implemented.You can download the Smart Astana app for free in the App Store and Google Play. For convenience, you can use a universal link.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/919174

To practice Nordic walking in Astana, pensioners of the Active Longevity Center of Yesilsky and Nurinsky districts gather daily in the Botanical Garden and take walks in the fresh air. Scandinavian walking master classes are conducted by veteran athlete Tuganai Beisembayeva, who has worked in the field of sports for more than 45 years, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Today, 152 pensioners are taking part in the training sessions of a qualified specialist, among whom the oldest is 86–year-old Sabyrzhan ata."We practice in the Nordic walking section, divided into 4 groups. Training sessions are held in the Botanical Garden and the athletics complex "Qazaqstan". On winter days, depending on the weather, we try to walk outdoors for about 40-45 minutes in the cold to -15 degrees. Pensioners are all active, there are those among us who have been practicing this sport for 4 years," summed up Tuganai Koishykyzy, a physical education instructor at the center.Today, Scandinavian walking sections are available in all district branches.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/919192

A project is being implemented in the capital, in which school students can get a working profession along with a certificate. Now it operates in three state colleges of Astana, the official website of the city akimat reports.The project provides an opportunity for students to receive technical and vocational education and relevant diplomas in working professions.Among the educational institutions participating in the project is the Vocational Technical College of the Akimat of Astana. 34 schoolchildren from 10 schools of the capital are already studying here under the new program.The participants were 10th grade students. In the morning, they attend classes at their schools, and after lunch they go to college, where they can master one of three areas: Catering, Maintenance, repair and operation of cars, Sewing and clothing modeling.The entire process of learning working professions takes place from the beginning of the 10th grade to the middle of the 11th. At the end, students take state exams, which result in a diploma of technical and vocational education. Unlike regular college tuition, the program runs twice as fast. However, we fully study the entire process of car repair and operation, and by the time we graduate from school, we are already qualified specialists, ready for employment at the age of 18. Thanks to this project, we get an additional advantage in our education," said Nurali Plan, one of the project participants.The project is aimed at popularizing working professions among the youth of the capital.Students participate in the project on a voluntary basis. Before that, information and explanatory work is carried out with them in schools. Also, before starting the program, they are helped to decide on the choice of direction. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/919250

The capital is actively developing the Visit Astana brand, which positions the capital as a modern, dynamic and multifunctional tourist center. This work has already shown impressive results. Maksat Zhanabayev, Deputy Head of the Investment and Entrepreneurship Development Department, and Olga Abeldinova, Director of the Tourism and Infrastructure Development Department of Astana Development Center LLP, spoke about them and other results of 2024 at a briefing in the Astana Communications Service, the official website of the city Akimat reports.The key areas in promoting Astana's image at the international level are event, business, medical, gastronomic tourism, development of tourist infrastructure and improvement of service quality.In 2024, Astana hosted more than 800 events, including 70 international ones. Among the most significant are the Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the V World Nomad Games, which were attended by over 250,000 people from 89 countries.The capital also hosted the Comic Con festival of modern geek culture, which attracted 100,000 visitors.In 2025, it is planned to hold 1,200 events, including more than 100 international ones.One of the outstanding achievements was participation in the events of the "Year of Kazakh Tourism in China", where Astana was awarded the Grand Prix for the best demonstration of tourism potential and received an award for effective promotion in the Chinese market.According to preliminary data, 1.5 million tourists visited the capital in 2024, which is 14% more than last year. Of these, 400,000 are foreign guests, most of whom came from Russia, China, Germany, Turkey, the United States, Great Britain, India, the United Arab Emirates, the Czech Republic, Sweden, and Italy.The speakers noted that the city's infrastructure is fully ready to receive tourists: there are 286 hotels with 9.9 thousand rooms, more than 100 tourist sites, including museums, theaters, sports complexes and parks.Astana is also actively promoted as a center of medical tourism, providing high-quality and affordable services. In 2024, a series of events were held, including the National Forum of Laboratory Medicine "Natforlab", the Nobel Fest Science Festival and the International Conference HTA.KZ .The roadshows held in China, as well as information tours for medical agencies, made it possible to draw attention to the unique opportunities of the capital.Astana has 7 clinics accredited by the JCI International Commission, which is the gold standard for the quality of medical services. This allows the city to attract patients from countries such as Russia, Uzbekistan, Belarus, China and the UAE.One of the key events of 2024 was the opening of the Astana – Borovoe Resort high-speed electric train, branded with illustrations of the capital's attractions. In each carriage, passengers can take advantage of a special audio tour about the culture and history of the city.Gastronomic tourism has also become an important area of work. To popularize the national cuisine and promote the restaurants of the capital, a gastronomic catalog was developed in four languages (Kazakh, Russian, English and Chinese). It includes 140 establishments that meet international quality standards, and its presentation took place last December.At the same time, in 2025, the implementation of the Astana – menin Otanymny Elordasy project will continue, within which more than 1,000 children from socially vulnerable segments of the population will be able to visit the capital for free and get acquainted with its culture and history.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/919255

Another raid was conducted in the Almaty metropolitan area, which revealed cases of illegal sale of tobacco and other non-smoking tobacco products, the official website of the city akimat reports.The event was organized jointly by law enforcement agencies and the district akimat.During the raid, police officers checked business facilities located in large residential areas. According to the results of the event, no facts of illegal trade in naswai and snus were revealed.In addition, preventive discussions were held with the store owners. The guards recalled the strict ban on the sale of non-smoking tobacco products, warning of administrative liability for such violations in accordance with Article 196 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan."We regularly conduct preventive raids. Today's inspection revealed no violations. Nevertheless, we reminded entrepreneurs of their responsibility for non—compliance with the law," said Galymbek Maulenov, a district inspector of Almaty district.The raids to identify violations are aimed at preventing bad habits among young people and increasing the responsibility of entrepreneurs to comply with the law. Similar preventive measures are carried out in all districts of the capital.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/919272

Due to the expiration of the trust management agreement concluded with the Arab company Terminals Astana Airport Management LLP, 100% of the shares of JSC Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport have been transferred to the municipal ownership of Astana city. The trust management agreement, which expired on January 7, 2025, was valid from November 7, 2023.Taking into account the change in the owner of the capital's airport shares, preparations are currently underway to conclude a new trust management agreement between the Mayor's Office of the capital and Terminals Astana Airport Management LLP.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/919327

2025 has been declared the Year of Working Professions in Kazakhstan. In honor of this, thematic bookshelves and exhibitions dedicated to working specialties have been decorated in Astana libraries, the official website of the Mayor's Office of the capital reports.Within the framework of this event, thematic bookshelves and exhibitions such as "Murtebeli mamandyk" in the Central Children's and Youth Library, "Mamandyk tandau manyzdy is" in the mass library No. 6, "Mamandyk - omir tandau" in the children's Library No. 5 were decorated in 22 libraries of the KSU "Centralized Library System of the Akimat of Astana". and mass events that include literature on various types of work, biographies of prominent representatives of working professions, books on career growth, professional skills development, and personal success stories.Meetings with distinguished representatives of working professions in the format of "Success stories" will also be held in libraries. The masters of their craft will share their personal professional experience, talk about the path to success and answer the questions of the participants.Throughout the year, the city's libraries organize mass events: lectures, discussion clubs, film screenings and master classes aimed at increasing the prestige of working professions and popularizing diligence among young people.Detailed information about the addresses, phone numbers and opening hours of all 22 libraries in the city is available on the official Instagram page — @kitap_qala_astana.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/919337

In 2023-2024, 75 of the best supervisors and methodologists completed internships at leading educational institutions in Singapore, Great Britain, China, Malaysia, Poland and Germany.This opportunity is presented under the advanced training program for specialists of urban preschool organizations, implemented on behalf of the Mayor of the city, Yerbolat Dosayev, as part of the Roadmap "Almaty Development Programs and medium-term prospects until 2030."During the internship, the participants got acquainted with the peculiarities of preschool education in foreign countries, studied modern and traditional methods, technologies of teaching and upbringing preschool children, as well as issues of personnel training and improving the quality of preschool education.The program of advanced training courses provided for the involvement of not only domestic, but also foreign experts in the field of preschool education.It should be noted that the project to improve the skills of preschool organizations was launched on behalf of Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dosayev in 2023 and covered 2,745 kindergarten teachers last year. The program is aimed at modernizing the education system by developing the professional skills of teachers. This will improve the quality of preschool education in the city and create favorable conditions for the comprehensive development of children.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/918372

In the Zhas-Kanat microdistrict of the Turksib district, an abandoned plot was transformed into a cozy public space. The project was implemented within the framework of the "Budget of National Participation" program.A complex of works has been carried out on the territory: asphalt and paving stones have been laid, street lighting elements, automatic irrigation systems, benches and bins have been installed. Parking spaces are also provided and a ditch network is laid. In the upcoming season, it is planned to plant young trees, which will give the park even more greenery and comfort.The main feature of the new space is a 450 m2 ice rink, which will be transformed into a roller skating rink in the summer. The locals, especially the children, loved the skating rink. They enjoy spending their free time here."I really like coming here after lessons and riding. I have long dreamed of an ice rink that will be located not far from home. I've already learned how to do some elements of figure skating, and I can skate backwards. Now my friends and I are learning new elements: rotations and spirals. We like to come here in the evening, the garlands are beautifully lit here, it's very beautiful and atmospheric," Arman Batyrov, a resident of the Zhas-Kanat neighborhood, shared his impressions.In total, 40 improvement projects are planned in the Turksib district under the "Budget of National Participation" program. Taking into account the effectiveness of the program and the involvement of residents, in 2024, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dosayev increased funding by 18.8 billion tenge, which is 5.8 billion tenge more than in 2023. Thus, Almaty residents had the opportunity to propose and implement 364 projects for the improvement of courtyards, public spaces, the creation of sports and playgrounds.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/918378

In Almaty, seven libraries provide services to people with hearing and visual impairments, providing them with modern equipment for convenient access to information. As part of Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dosayev's order to create an inclusive environment, these libraries have Braille displays that display text in tactile format, printers for printing in Braille, devices for increasing and changing the contrast of text, as well as scanners that read text, reproduce it aloud and translate it into audio format.For comfortable listening to audiobooks, libraries also provide headphones with high sound quality. In addition, computers with adapted software are installed, which helps people with visual and hearing impairments to work more effectively with information.People with hearing and visual impairments can visit the following libraries: Zhambyl, Alatau Creative Hub, I.A. Chekhov Central State Library, Library of Kazakhstani Writers, as well as branches No. 4, 14 and 45, where all conditions are created for their convenience and comfort when using resources. The initiative was implemented on behalf of the Mayor of Almaty within the framework of the principle of equal access to cultural sites and the creation of a barrier-free environment.It should be noted that visually impaired staff also work in these libraries and assist readers in mastering the equipment, finding the necessary resources and training. This allows us to create jobs and additional opportunities for accessibility of culture and knowledge for all residents of the city.With the support of the Akimat of the city, as part of the Roadmap for the Development of Almaty, the librarians of the metropolis completed a successful internship in Seoul, where they studied modern approaches to library services and have already begun to introduce innovations in the field. Last year, the specialists also completed internships in Germany and Switzerland.In general, about 400 people work in libraries in Almaty. In 2023, at the initiative of the mayor of the city, staff salaries increased by 30%, in 2024 salaries were increased by another 25%, and this year salaries will also be increased by 29%. By the way, 18 young specialists of the city libraries received housing under the Almaty Zhastary program.There are 28 libraries in the city under the akimat, and 95% of them have been modernized. Every year, the total number of visits to Almaty libraries is more than 3 million.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/919390

In Almaty, the renovation of city buses continues as part of the development of the public transport system and improvement of the environmental situation. One of the private fleets has purchased a batch of electric buses, which will be launched on January 18.Low-floor electric buses of the Golden Dragon brand have a range of 300 km, are silent, equipped with air conditioners, video surveillance cameras and other modern systems. These buses will run on route 98 with the message "Rayymbek metro station - Bai-Tal residential complex".Deputy Head of the Almaty City Mobility Department Baurzhan Kumargazin noted that due to the work on the development of public transport, passenger traffic in the city is growing annually and currently about 1.6 million trips per day are made."Last year, we organized 20 new suburban routes to ensure transport connectivity with the Almaty agglomeration. As part of the implementation of the master plan for the Transport framework of the city until 2030, in the spring we will begin construction of two BRT lines along Zheltoksan Street and Rayymbek Avenue. The Akimat has also developed new Rules for subsidizing carriers aimed at improving the quality of services," he stressed.In turn, the director of the City Bus fleet, Daniyar Baigabatov, said that the company had purchased 14 electric buses."The improvement of the transport infrastructure, the introduction of new technologies and clear rules in the field of transportation allow us to plan for the long term, upgrade rolling stock, and attract professional staff. In the future, we plan to purchase 60 more electric buses," added the head of the fleet.It should be noted that this year in Almaty, the akimat and private carriers plan to purchase 800 gas buses and 260 electric buses, which will reduce the average service life of buses to 2 years.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/919394

Beisenov Anuar Talgatovich was born on October 29, 1994 in the city of Akmola (Astana). In 2016, he graduated from the Kazakh Agrotechnical University named after S. Seifullin with a degree in Land Management.He started his career in 2015 as an accounting technician for participation in public works in his spare time for students of the State Institution "Management of Land Relations and Control over the Use and Protection of Land in Astana", where he worked until June 2017. From June 2017 to January 2020, he held the positions of an employee, chief specialist of the Department of organizational and control work of the State Institution "Office of the Akim of Kostanay". From March to September 2020, he worked as the chief specialist of the Department of Agriculture and Advanced Technologies of the State Institution "Department of Agriculture and Land Relations of the Akimat of Kostanay region".From October 2020 to February 2022, he held the positions of chief specialist and head of the Department of State Control over the Use and Protection of Lands of the State Institution "Directorate for Control over the Use and Protection of Lands of the Akimat of Kostanay region". From February to September 2022, he worked as the head of the Department of State Control over the use and protection of lands – State inspector of the Russian State Institution "Department for Land Management of Kostanay region of the Committee for Land Management of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan." From September 2022 to November 2023, he held the positions of Chief expert of the Department for Monitoring Land Use and Improving State Control over land Use and Protection, Head of the Department for the Development of Regulatory Legal Acts of the RSU "Committee on Land Resources Management of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan".From May 2024 to January 2025, he worked as Deputy Head of the Department of Architecture, Urban Planning and Land Relations of the Abai region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/918950

A modern training hall has been opened in the village of Malaya Vladimirovka in Beskaragai district for young athletes involved in Kazakh wrestling.The total area of the sports facility is 140 square meters. meters. The gym is equipped with all necessary equipment, locker rooms for athletes and coaches are provided, as well as a drinking water supply system.At the opening ceremony, the merits of famous personalities who contributed to the development of sports in the village of Malaya Vladimirovka were noted. Among them are the masters of sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Kazakh wrestling: Togaibek Kiribayev, Kumar Mukashev, Yesengeldy Izatov and Amantai Kazimov.The new gym will become an important stage in popularizing sports among rural youth, helping them unlock their potential and nurture future champions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/919089

The workshop is equipped with modern equipment and is designed to develop the professional skills of future specialists. There are offices for sewing, culinary and confectionery business, assembly of agricultural machinery and engines, as well as locksmith repair.123 million tenge was allocated for equipping the workshop and dormitory with the support of the Education Department of the Abai region. In addition, the sponsors provided the necessary equipment. In general, about 400 million tenge has been invested in the development of the college in recent years. With these funds, the sports hall, dining room and workshops were renovated, and the heating system was updated. A new bus was also presented to the college.The college was founded in 1959. Today, it trains skilled workers who are in demand on the labor market. The college has 314 students, 185 of whom enrolled in the 2024-2025 academic year.As part of the initiative of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who declared 2025 the Year of Working Professions, a number of new projects in the field of technical and vocational education are being implemented in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/919428

By order of Akim of Akmola region, Nurbek Baktybaevich Badyrakov was appointed head of the Department of Agriculture and Land Relations.Nurbek Badyrakov was born on June 11, 1988 in the South Kazakhstan region. He graduated from M. Auezov South Kazakhstan State University, M. H. Dulati Taraz State University and Peoples' Friendship University of Kazakhstan.He started his career in 2009 as a statistician in the Department of Agriculture of the South Kazakhstan region. In 2010, he worked as a leading specialist in the department of agricultural processing and the introduction of new technologies in the Department of Agriculture of the South Kazakhstan region.In 2012, he was the head of the Department of Agriculture and Water Management of the Department of Agriculture of the South Kazakhstan region, from 2013 to 2015 - Deputy Head of the Department of Agriculture of the South Kazakhstan region.From 2016 to 2017, he worked as the Chief manager in the Department of Analysis and Development of the activities of subsidiaries and affiliates of the National Management HoldingKazAgro, Assistant deputy in the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Head of the South Kazakhstan Regional Territorial Inspection of the State Inspection Committee in the Agro-Industrial Complex of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Head of the office of the Akim of Shymkent.From July 2018 to July 2022, he worked as the head of the Department of Agriculture of the Turkestan region.In 2022-2023, he was the akim of Ordabasinsky district.Prior to his appointment, he was the head of the Department of Agriculture of the Turkestan region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/919131

Guldana Malikkyzy, Head of the Department of Heraldic Work at the Ministry of Culture and Information, conducted a special seminar on this topic in Ust-Kamenogorsk. It was attended by government officials, representatives of non-governmental organizations, heads of city and district departments of internal policy, as well as specialists monitoring the use of state symbols.The participants discussed not only the issues of popularization of state symbols, but also the standards of their use, as well as legislative requirements.Our main goal is to use the state symbols of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with the requirements of the law and to conduct awareness—raising activities to promote them. Within the framework of the seminar, it is planned to check and monitor the work of public and private institutions, joint-stock companies, private entrepreneurs and district akimats. Warnings will be issued for violations identified, and if necessary, liability measures will be applied within the framework of the Administrative or Criminal Codes," Guldana Malikkyzy said.As it was noted at the seminar, in 2024, amendments were made to the Criminal Code regarding the desecration of state symbols. Currently, a fine of 3 thousand rubles is provided for desecration of symbols. MCI (more than 11 million tenge). The Administrative Code also provides for heavy fines.There are 835 institutions in East Kazakhstan region that use state symbols. They contain 1,700 flags and 1,461 coats of arms. Regular checks are carried out on the correctness of their use, their condition is monitored. In the future, it is planned to install flagpoles at border posts. A register of state symbols will also be compiled. The seminar participants noted that recently Kazakhstanis have become more interested in state symbols. It is not uncommon to see flags on the balconies of houses and on cars. This is how people demonstrate their patriotism.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/918672

Modern society is facing a growing number of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety disorders, burnout, bullying, and stressful situations. It is especially difficult for children to adapt to these changes, which makes psychological support necessary. To help children, parents and teachers, the JAN AHUAL psychological center was opened in Aktobe, the purpose of which is to create a safe and comfortable environment for all participants in the educational process.The JAN AHUAL Center was established by the decree of the Akimat of Aktobe region No. 125 dated May 6, 2024. Its main goal is to develop a unified system of psychological services at the regional level aimed at preserving and strengthening the psychological well—being of students, pupils, teachers and their families. Since its opening, the center's specialists have conducted more than 600 consultations, helping clients cope with anxiety, bullying, conflicts and other stressful factors.Parents who have contacted the center have noted positive changes in their children, such as improved academic performance, increased self-esteem, and reduced family conflict. One of the most striking examples is a teenager with an anxiety disorder who, after consultations, became more confident, established relationships with classmates and achieved academic success. It should be noted that the center provides the possibility of anonymous treatment: online consultations via chat or video call without specifying personal data."Seeking psychological help is a way of taking care of yourself and your family. The sooner you ask for help, the sooner you can find a solution to the problem. We guarantee confidentiality and do everything to make our clients feel comfortable and confident. Even if you are in doubt, start with a consultation to understand how we can help you," said Aibek Aitbaganbetov, director of the center.Contacts of the center for children and parents: 8 702 031 25 22 — A 24-hour emergency hotline where you can get help while maintaining complete confidentiality.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/918968

Projects to improve the road infrastructure and develop the transport system are being actively implemented in the Almaty region. In 2024, 5.4 km of new roads were built, 143.2 km of average repairs and 2.4 km of major repairs were carried out. An important step was the construction of access roads to 12 schools within the framework of the Comfortable School project, which provided convenient access for residents and students. Two automated weighing stations have been installed to help protect the road surface from overloads and maintain its operational qualities.To improve safety on the region's roads, pit repairs were carried out on an area of 90,000 square meters, 1,200 km of roads were marked and pedestrian crossings were equipped. An important element of the modernization were 946 new road signs, 29 strobe lights and 9 traffic lights. 4 km of metal barrier fences were also installed, which significantly increased the level of protection for road users. Joint raids revealed 76 violations, which helped strengthen control in the transportation sector.Special attention is paid to the development of public transport. During the year, the region's fleet was replenished with 44 new buses, 27 of which were manufactured in Kazakhstan. This became possible thanks to the leasing program of the Industrial Development Fund. 18 new intra-district and one inter-regional routes have been introduced, covering 47 settlements. In the coming years, it is planned to continue updating transport to make the region more convenient and comfortable for residents and visitors of the region. Major repairs of 5 bridges and the construction of a highway are also planned for 2025, 126.2 km average, 26 km major repairs of highways of regional significance.In addition, work is planned to ensure road safety and install automated measuring stations. Design and estimate documentation is being developed for the comprehensive plan of socio-economic development of the city of Konayev and for major repairs of emergency bridges.In the future, a budget application will be sent to the meeting on the allocation of the local budget in May this year.According to paragraph 15 of the technical rules for the repair and maintenance of public roads up to RK 218-29-03, snow removal works, depending on the category of public roads, amount to category I – 2 hours, category II – 4 hours, category III – 5 hours, category IV – 6-12 hours, Category V – 16 hours. According to the above rules, snow removal works are carried out on time in winter.100 units of equipment, 9,232 tons of deicing material, 557 tons of fuel and lubricants were prepared for the maintenance of highways of regional significance, 117 units of equipment, 10,625 tons of deicing material, 333 tons of fuel and lubricants were prepared for the maintenance of highways of regional significance.During the winter period, snow removal works on public roads are under constant control of the Akimat of the Almaty region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/918732

A QAR FEST snowman contest will be held in Astana from January 15 to February 15 on the banks of the Yesil River as part of the Taza Kazakhstan campaign, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The terms of participation are as follows:Create a unique snowman that matches the theme of the environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan";Take a picture of your work;Post the image on your Instagram page by February 15 and add the hashtags #TazaKazakstan and #QarFestSaryarqa. Also, don't forget to mark the @saryarqa.audany page.Snowmen can be made on the banks of the Yesil River, near the skating rink.The authors of the best works will be awarded with diplomas and memorable gifts.QAR FEST is a great opportunity to show your creativity, support environmental initiatives and give the capital a special winter mood.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918025

The Zhas Enbekshiler project was launched in Astana to increase the prestige of working professions in the capital's colleges, the official website of the akimat of the city reports.According to Mayra Sembina, Deputy director of the Higher College of Astana Polytechnic, more than 40 events are planned at the educational institution, which cover six priority areas for the implementation of the program of the Year of Working Professions of the capital.Among them, the most significant is the international Polytech Generation 2025 festival, which will be held in May this year."This will be the first international festival dedicated to popularizing working professions and creating a positive image of technical specialties. We expect the participation of polytechnic colleges not only from Kazakhstan, but also from the world's leading secondary specialized educational institutions," said Mayra Sembina.College students have been active since the beginning of the year, participating in the development of promising projects.The winners of the republican Olympiads and participants of the hackathon in Pavlodar, Sayat Zhunusov, Asanali Babayev and Adil Altynbek presented a project to identify fraudulent activities using generative neural networks."If a transaction takes place in one city, and a few minutes later in another, located far away, then this is regarded as an anomaly. Accordingly, an anomaly is a sign of fraudulent actions," said Sayat.In the future, the guys plan to actively develop their project in order to raise awareness of Kazakhstanis about the risks of online fraud and reduce the number of such threats."Astana Polytechnic students positively welcomed the initiative of the Year of Working Professions."We were glad when we learned that 2025 will be the Year of the Working Professions. I am also pleased that the work of the workers will be appreciated at a high level. This will not only raise the prestige of working professions, but also show their importance for the country's economy. We are proud that the students of our college will play an important role in the development of technical specialties," said Adil. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918036