17 types of social assistance are provided in Almaty to support socially vulnerable segments of the population, the city Department of Employment and Social Programs reported.Among them are targeted social assistance (TSA); housing assistance; social assistance to WWII veterans and other categories of citizens; social assistance in connection with an increase in utility tariffs; reimbursement for home schooling for children with disabilities; payments for memorable dates and holidays and other one-time social payments.Thus, in 2024, 14.8 thousand people were covered by TSA for a total amount of 1.6 billion tenge. Housing assistance was provided to 741 citizens in the amount of 17.3 million tenge. A separate area was the support of citizens in connection with the increase in utility tariffs. Within the framework of the Tariff in Exchange for Investments program, more than 141 thousand people from socially vulnerable segments of the population received a monthly payment of 0.8 MCI, which amounted to more than 4 billion tenge.Since January 1 of this year, the amounts of all types of state benefits and basic pensions have been increased by 6.5%, as well as new types of assistance are being introduced. For example, a new payment of 100 thousand tenge has been introduced for veterans of military operations in other countries by the Day of the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.It is worth noting that support for socially vulnerable categories of the population is one of the priorities of the Almaty Akimat.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/916658

A subsidiary of SEC Almaty JSC, MFO Almaty LLP, issued 106 concessional loans to small and microbusiness entities in Almaty in 2024. As part of the regional entrepreneurship development program Almaty Business-2025, beginning and existing entrepreneurs received loans for business development at rates of 2% and 6% per annum.The total volume of loans issued exceeded 3.6 billion tenge. The limit of financing per borrower was 73,840,000 million tenge, the maximum loan term is 7 years. In terms of areas, entrepreneurs with production projects received the largest number of loans – one third of the total number, healthcare projects came in second place – 20%, and education and public services came in third (11% each). This is followed by the creative economy (8.5%), tourism and support for social entrepreneurs (6% each).Since the approval of the Almaty Business-2025 program in 2019, the MFO "Almaty" has financed about 600 projects worth over 13.3 billion tenge. Most of the loans were issued for the implementation of industrial projects (28%) and healthcare projects (15%), as well as for the support of social entrepreneurship (11%). The latter received loans at a minimum rate of 2% per annum."Over 2,400 jobs have been created in the city as part of preferential loans to MFIs. In addition to stimulating entrepreneurship and increasing employment, the Almaty Business-2025 program also actively contributes to increasing tax revenues to the local budget," said Altai Ismagambetov, Chairman of the Board of the MFO Almaty.Learn more about preferential loans by calling +7 (727) 390 80 42 or on the website https://mfoalmaty.kz/*The annual effective remuneration rate is calculated individually and does not exceed 13%Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/916662

In accordance with the instructions given by the head of state in the address to the people "economic course of Fair Kazakhstan", in 2023 a new tariff policy for regulating the sphere of natural monopolies was adopted – "tariff instead of investment". Its main goal is the modernization of engineering infrastructure and the rational use of resources, especially water.Currently, Kazakhstan has revised the principles of tariffs for drinking water for individuals, within the framework of which "social norms of consumption" have been introduced. According to the committee for regulation of natural monopolies of the Ministry of national economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the new tariff algorithm follows the principle "the more you consume, the more you pay". This means higher tariffs for consumers who use water uneconomically.Within the framework of these measures, in order to stimulate the rational use of Water, new water consumption standards have been adopted in Almaty for consumers who do not have metering devices. According to the state enterprise" Almaty Su", these norms have changed for the first time since 1989. According to the document, from January 2025, new rates for calculating water and sewerage were introduced.For residents of houses where metering devices are not installed, payment is calculated according to the following norms:The consumption of 15 cubic meters of water per month is provided for each registered person. Payment at the actual tariff 2 217.60 tenge;If there is a centralized sewer system, an additional 687.96 tenge is charged for each person.The former norms, which have been in force since 1989, were quite low: for private houses 3-6 cubic meters per person per month, for apartments – 8.4 cubic meters. These outdated norms did not encourage consumers to install meters or save water. As a result, only 65% of residential buildings are currently equipped with water meters.According to experts of the state enterprise" Almaty Su", previously private houses were not connected to Central Communications. Currently, thanks to the measures taken, the private sector is actively connecting to the city's engineering systems. At the same time, the volume of water consumption has increased due to the presence of several sanitary facilities, baths, saunas and swimming pools in modern houses.On the official website of the state enterprise "Almaty Su" with the current tariffs for cold water supply and sewerage services, as well as the amount of payments for consumers who do not have water meters (almatysu.kz) you can get acquainted. The site also contains a list of licensed organizations for the installation and inspection of water metering devices.In this regard, in accordance with the rules for providing social assistance in Almaty, determining the amount and determining the list of certain categories of citizens in need, reimbursement of costs for the purchase, installation or inspection of individual metering devices for hot and (or) cold water supply and gas supply is provided. This assistance can be used by citizens whose average per capita income does not exceed three times the subsistence minimum. The amount of reimbursement of costs for each device does not exceed 3.4 (four out of three whole tenths) monthly calculation indices.1) low-income citizens (families) receiving state targeted social assistance and (or)housing assistance;2) large families with four or more minor children;3) disabled people of the first, second and third groups;4) old-age pensioners in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 207 of the social code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Consumers are required to apply to the District Social Security Department at their registered address for compensation. Tariff rates for consumers who do not have water meters for cold water supply and sanitation services owned by the state municipal enterprise on the right of economic management" Almaty Su " of the Department of energy and water supply of Almaty: r / nNameTenge per capita / (excluding VAT)Tenge per capita / (with VAT)Water supply services1Water extraction from street water columns99,00110,882Water consumption to meet domestic and sanitary needs1 980,002 217,603Dilapidated, dilapidated multi-storey residential buildings and dormitories with shared areas that do not have the technical ability to install water meters708,84793,904Use of water for non-domestic purposes (irrigation of greenery, lawn, flower beds, garden, sidewalk trees, noodle stones, etc.)1 320,001 478,40Note: * the irrigation period covers 6 months (from April 15 to October 15), and the monthly amount of water is checked for every 1 Court of the Irrigation District. Watering time for greenery is allowed from 23.00 to 05.00. Water disposal services1Cold water diversion614,25687,962Dilapidated, dilapidated multi-storey residential buildings and dormitories with shared areas that do not have the technical ability to install water meters219,90246,293Hot water diversion128,99144,47 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/916381

According to the results of last year, 10 new projects totaling 25.17 billion tenge were launched in the Industrial Zone of Almaty (ISA), creating 1,319 jobs. There are 5 manufacturing enterprises among them. These are a plant for the production of household chemicals and personal hygiene products, a plant for the production of bank cards of international payment systems; a plant for the production of full-cycle reinforced concrete products; a plant for the production of electronic audio and video equipment for cars and a production complex for the production of cable and wire products.Along with industrial enterprises, 5 small industrial parks with an area of 3,000 to 5,100 square meters were built in the industrial zone of Almaty in 2024. Private investors have invested more than 2.27 billion tenge for their construction, and it is planned to create 614 jobs.It should be noted that the participants of the Industrial Zone of Almaty are 107 companies with projects worth 556.8 billion tenge with the creation of 14 496 jobs. From 2016 to 2024, 40 projects totaling 139.1 billion tenge were implemented in the territory of IZA. 4,403 jobs have been created at the enterprises.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/916379

A new leisure area has appeared in Almaty on an empty plot. A public space with playgrounds and sports grounds was built in the Turksib district at 73 Burundayskaya St. under the program "Budget of National Participation".As part of the project, new children's play complexes, sports equipment, benches and urns have been installed, and street lighting lines have been installed. Additionally, fencing structures and a parking area are provided for the convenience of residents.It is worth noting that in 2025, on behalf of the mayor of the city, Yerbolat Dosayev, 40 improvement projects are planned in different parts of the district under the "Budget of National Participation" program.It should be noted that under the BNU program, 18.8 billion tenge was allocated for the project in 2024, which is 5.8 billion tenge more than in 2023. 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/916380

As part of the modernization of the rescue services system in Kazakhstan, a new specialized unit has been opened in the city of Makinsk, Akmola region, combining the functions of firefighters and medical personnel. This step has become an important element of a pilot project aimed at improving the interaction of rescue services and increasing the responsiveness to emergency situations. The Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Major General Genghis Arinov, personally visited the renovated fire station No. 8 in Makinsk and got acquainted with the results of major repairs and modernization. The fire station, built back in 1964, has been completely renovated in record time — in just a few months since October last year. Today, it is an example of a modern approach to ensuring the security of the region. "The modernization of fire brigades and the creation of unique units that can not only carry out rescue operations, but also provide medical assistance, is an important step in strengthening the safety of our citizens. This project in Makinsk is just the beginning. We will continue to develop and modernize rescue units throughout the country," said Minister Genghis Arinov. One of the key features of the new unit is the integration of the functions of firefighters and paramedics, which significantly increases the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency response. As part of the modernization, the working conditions of rescuers were also improved: the building was renovated, modern facilities for office and household facilities were created, including showers, kitchens, bathrooms and rest rooms. In addition, the equipment box and the gym of the departmental club "BATYR TEAM" were equipped. Another important part of the modernization was the creation of a medical office, which was relocated to the highway medical and rescue center from the highway "Astana-Kokshetau". The modern equipment of the medical unit makes it possible to improve the quality of emergency care and create comfortable working conditions for medical staff. As part of the modernization, all personnel of the new unit were provided with the latest uniforms and special equipment. During the event, Genghis Arinov left a memorable note and parting words in the form of the rescue unit. "This step is an important element in creating a unified rescue and medical care system. We are confident that the success of this pilot project will open up new opportunities for faster emergency response and improved assistance to victims," said Genghis Arinov. The new unit will provide security in several nearby settlements, which are home to more than 30,000 people. Rescuers will also travel to the highway sections and eliminate the consequences of accidents. At the end of the event, the Minister presented departmental awards. Bakytzhan Alashov, acting head of the Emergency Department of the Akmola region, was awarded the badge "Azamattyk korgau zhuyesin damytuga koskan ulesi ushin". The head of the Black Sea Rescue Fund OF KAZAKHSTAN Rashid Dzhanuzakov received a certificate of honor, and letters of thanks for his high professionalism were received by drivers of the HRC-8 Yerlan Aryngazin and Sergey Popov. The Ministry of Emergency Situations continues to actively develop the material and technical base and improve the working conditions of rescuers, creating new modern units equipped with advanced technologies. This will increase the responsiveness to emergencies and improve the quality of rescue operations across the country. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/916342

Karim Duisekov, a student from the capital, became the youngest participant of the World Olympiad and won the title in the Natural Science category, the official website of the Astana city administration reports. Students from grades 4-8 from all over the world took part in the competition. They competed in solving scientific tasks, demonstrating their knowledge and skills. A talented student from Kazakhstan, Karim Duisekova, showed excellent results and took first place. This victory is an important achievement for Kazakhstan. It also showed a vivid example that international success can be achieved thanks to the perseverance and support of teachers.       Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/916355

As part of a working visit to Kurchatov, akim of Abay region Nurlan Urankhaev visited several socially significant facilities and inspected the progress of construction and restoration work.The first stop of the head of the region was the building of the House of children's and youth creativity. Mayor of the city Bolat Abdraliyev reported on the execution and completion of the project. Before that, the places for children and adolescents to engage in creativity were cramped. And it is worth noting that the new building was previously abandoned. Recently, the work on the restoration of empty buildings in the city has been revived, and blood has begun to flow to the architectural appearance of the city.Today, in the House of creativity of children and adolescents, in addition to such clubs as robotics, tailoring, dance, pottery, game techniques, there is an assembly hall. The necessary equipment has been acquired. In the spring, work will begin on the improvement of the courtyard of the building.Seeing the work done, the head of the region instructed to overhaul another building where young people will meet. In addition, at the request of the mayor of the city, the head of the Regional Department of Education Nurzhan Akhmetkaliyev instructed to build a sports ground in the school yard in the city.The head of the region also visited the site of the construction of a physical culture and Recreation Complex. The new sports complex will meet modern standards. At the same time, it will be available to people of all ages, including people with disabilities.The mayor also paid attention to the issues of heat supply to the city. Boiler room No. 1 provides heat to 30 multi-storey residential buildings. Last year, 4 furnaces in the boiler house were repaired and 2 old ones were replaced. In addition, 2 additional stoves are installed. There are 4 boilers in Kurchatov. They serve 79 residential buildings, 20 state institutions, 24 legal entities."Each of these objects plays an important role in the development of the city of Kurchatov. We must create opportunities for residents to play sports and be creative. To do this, we must complete the work on time," the governor of the region said.In Kurchatov, apartment buildings, abandoned for many years and empty, are also gradually being restored. The contract work on one of them is carried out by" Centaur-Kurylys " LLP. Completion of the work is scheduled for April 2025. Currently, work is underway to restore 2 multi-storey buildings in the city. There are 5 more houses in the plan. The number of people on the waiting list for housing is 236 people. Among them are civil servants, large families, orphans. The head of the region noted that it is necessary to pay special attention to the quality of the restored houses and pay attention to their modern appearance.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/916344

Mayor of Astana Zhenis Kassymbek spoke on his Instagram page about the work of the city's public transport, the official website of the capital's akimat reports."I visited the office of the CTS Central Dispatch Service. This center monitors and controls all buses in the city: it sees the status of public transport, whether it arrives on the line on time, whether it is necessary to adjust the operation of buses during congestion, traffic intensity, etc.Over the past two years, more than 700 new buses have been launched on the line, which has allowed us to upgrade our public transport fleet by 45%. Due to this and the modernization of the system, passenger traffic increased by 26%. For example, if in 2023 the passenger traffic per day averaged 755 thousand passengers, then in 2024 it will be 950 thousand people.Due to the introduction of Bus Lane, the waiting time for buses has decreased, and the average speed of transport has increased to 16 km/h. In areas where smart traffic lights have been introduced, the average speed of transport has been increased to 30 km/h.In addition, a pilot project for monitoring bus loading was presented today. In order to increase passenger control, the system will see exactly how many stowaways are on each bus. This will allow the Department of Transport Control to work more efficiently accordingly and increase the detection of stowaways, thereby reducing their number.The concept of a unified transport management center based on CTS was also presented. If we now see the status of buses in real time, then this project is also planned to be implemented with the municipal services of the city: how many harvesting and irrigation equipment are on the line, etc.We will continue all the above-described works, including the development of road infrastructure, this year," the mayor of the capital wrote.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/916339

Voucher financing is regulated by the order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which strictly controls the procedure for distributing vouchers to children, the website of the Akimat of the capital reports.The principle of obtaining an individual voucher depends both on the order of the application number and on the documents attached to it.From January 8-10, 2025, an additional 2,200 new vouchers were allocated to increase pre-school enrollment.In this regard, parents waiting for a referral to a preschool institution are advised to carefully monitor the notifications in the mobile application. ed24.kz in order not to miss the opportunity to urgently confirm interest in the received voucher.It is worth noting that vouchers that are not in demand will be transferred to other persons in the queue, and applications for which no response to the voucher has been received may be deleted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/916286

By Presidential decree, for exemplary performance of official duties, bravery and heroism shown in the performance of official duty and saving lives, the "Erligi ushin" medal was awarded to the driver-employee of fire trucks of the fire department No. 17 of the Osakarovsky district Emergency Department of the Karaganda region, Symbat Eschanov. Senior Sergeant of Civil Protection Symbat Eschanov has been serving in the civil protection authorities since 2012. Over the years of his service, he has repeatedly participated in emergency response, as well as rescue and evacuation operations. One of the most striking examples of heroism was the incident on January 3, 2025, when a bus traveling on the Nura-Karaganda route got stuck in a snow drift on the Almaty-Yekaterinburg highway of national significance. A group of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, which included Symbat Eschanov, immediately went to the place of the call. After rescuers arrived at the scene, they assessed the situation and began evacuating more than 30 passengers, including 5 children. However, due to the deteriorating weather conditions and zero visibility, Symbat Eschanov decided to walk in front of the vehicle, showing the way to rescuers and providing a safe escort. Thanks to the courage and dedication of the rescuer, all passengers were safely transported to evacuation centers, where they received the necessary assistance. By this act, he not only saved people's lives, but also demonstrated his high professionalism and dedication to his work. Symbat Eschanov continues to serve in the civil protection agencies, being an example of courage and dedication for his colleagues and the whole society. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/915934

During a working trip to China in December 2024, Kazakh Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov met with representatives of Henan Agricultural Investment Capital Co. LTD. The parties discussed the prospects for cooperation in key areas.Representatives of the company arrived in Kazakhstan to explore in more detail the possibilities for collaboration and assess the potential of the Kazakh market.Vice Minister of Agriculture Yermek Kenzhekhanuly met with the members of the delegation."Trade relations with China are strengthening every year. We are interested in intensifying cooperation in all key areas," Yermek Kenzhekhanuly said.Chen Huai'an, Deputy General Director of Henan Agricultural Investment Capital Co. LTD, spoke about the company's activities, which include 5 organizations involved in the trade of wheat, corn, soybeans, barley, meat and fertilizers in China, Kazakhstan and Thailand. Measures are being taken to expand international trade, including the import of barley and corn.At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to intensify bilateral mutually beneficial cooperation in the supply of grain, barley and the implementation of investment projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/916222

In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, the action plan for the Year of Working Professions, which will be held in 2025, has been approved in the Almaty region. This plan was developed with the aim of popularizing working professions and increasing their importance.The official opening of the Year of Working Professions will take place on January 27, 2025 under the motto "Honest work – decent income". As part of the campaign, campaigning activities are carried out under the heading "Man of Work", dedicated to representatives of working professions.Akim of Almaty region Marat Sultangaziev stressed the importance of this initiative: Working professions are the foundation of any economy. We are creating the necessary conditions for every resident of the region to receive a decent education and find a stable job. The implementation of the Year of Working Professions will enhance the prestige of labor professions and help meet demand in the labor market."In order to meet the needs of enterprises, 300 people were accepted for targeted training in 2024, which is 50% more than in the previous year (200 students).For reference: According to the results of the survey, in 2024 the region's need for labor resources amounted to 7,724 people. 1,729 vacancies have been registered on the Electronic Labor Exchange.The most sought-after professions:•Teachers,•Nurses,•Doctors,•drivers,•car mechanics,•electric and gas welders, etc.Since the beginning of 2024, employers have found 24,838 employees through the Electronic Labor Exchange. 624 people completed short-term training, of which 88 were trained in agricultural fields (14.1% of the total number).Agricultural industryAgriculture, forestry and fisheries employ 127,483 people, among them:•12,312 people with higher education,•38,147 people with secondary vocational education.The following measures are being implemented to support employees of the agro-industrial complex:•Subsidizing wages:•in 2022 – for 310 jobs,•in 2023 – for 350 jobs,•in 2024 – for 374 jobs.•The program "With a diploma – to the village":Over the past three years, 74 specialists have been employed under the program.In 2025, it is planned to train 700 people in working professions at the request of enterprises, including:•600 people – in educational institutions,•100 people – directly at the workplace.320.4 million tenge has been allocated for the implementation of the program.Development of construction specialtiesOpen Days are planned to enhance the prestige of the construction professions and familiarize students with the specifics of the industry. Special attention will be paid to labor dynasties that pass on knowledge and experience from generation to generation. The contribution of family traditions to the development of professional specialties will be emphasized.Events aimed at improving professional skills will be organized throughout the year, including:•International competition "TaiQAZAN",•The project "TOP 100 college students in Kazakhstan",•WorldSkills Qonaev – 2025 Championship,•Seminars and festivals "NauryzFest" and "MamandyqFest".Key projectsOne of the key projects is to develop an atlas of new professions and equip colleges with modern equipment. 6 billion tenge has been allocated from the budget for these purposes.In 2024, the work was implemented in four state colleges, and in 2025 it will continue in two more educational institutions.Construction of a 1,250-bed technical college with a 600-bed dormitory will begin in the city of Konayev. A preliminary design has already been developed and design estimates are being prepared.Labor market needsNew specialties are planned to be opened in accordance with market demands.:•"Hydraulic engineering land reclamation",•"Elevator facilities and escalators",•"Remotely controlled aviation systems".The Almaty region, being an industrial region, actively creates conditions for the development of working professions. The training of specialists is under constant control and will be continued in 2025.The popularization of working professions has a long-term effect for both the economy and society. This initiative contributes to the creation of new jobs, stability in the labor market and unlocking the potential of young people.The Almaty region is ready to implement initiatives aimed at strengthening its position as one of the leading regions of the country. The Year of Working Professions will give a new impetus to achievements, will become the basis for sustainable economic development and improvement of the quality of life.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/915967

Volunteers from the capital distributed baursaks and hot tea to utility workers as part of the "Clean Kazakhstan" campaign, the official website of the Astana akimat reports. The campaign was timed to coincide with the International "Thank You" Day, which is celebrated on January 11. The volunteers expressed their gratitude to those who provide comfort and order in the city every day, regardless of the weather. "We express our care and gratitude by distributing baursaks and hot tea. We are celebrating the International "Thank You" Day for the second year in a row. We hope that many people will participate in this campaign every year," said Dana Takenova, a specialist in the volunteer movement development department of the "Astana Zhastary" youth resource center. This campaign is another reason to thank people who have made great contributions to the development of our city. The hard work of municipal workers sometimes goes unnoticed, but they always perform important tasks to maintain cleanliness and order in the city. Such events also educate young people to understand the value of labor and express gratitude.     Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/916059

The Astana City Police Department is carrying out a set of measures to ensure law and order and the safety of residents and guests of the city. This was announced at a briefing in the communications service by Kanat Nysantayev, Deputy head of the Local Police Department of the Astana City Police Department, the official website of the Astana Akimat reports.In preparation for the holidays, the staff of the city police department was transferred to an enhanced duty mode. Special attention was paid to the combat readiness of employees and additional checks for rapid response in emergency situations."On New Year's Eve, about three thousand police officers were involved to ensure public order, who worked around the clock. 660 patrol police officers monitored road safety. Additionally, Operational Management was strengthened, where explanations were received on citizens' messages received through the 102 number. The criminal situation was monitored around the clock using a video surveillance system, which made it possible to monitor the situation in real time. Additional investigative and operational groups were sent to quickly solve the crimes," he said.At the briefing, Kanat Nysantayev said that special attention was paid to places of mass events. Additional police posts were operating near New Year's playgrounds, as well as in places where Christmas trees were installed."The Astana City Police Department continues to take all necessary measures to ensure law and order and the safety of citizens. We express our gratitude to the residents of the capital for maintaining order during the holidays," Kanat Nysantayev said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/916113

The head of the region, Yermek Kosherbayev, held a meeting on environmental issues, where the work of the environmental bureau "Oskemen Tynysy" was officially launched. Its head, Elena Berezinskaya-Abilova, presented a work plan. It should be noted that environmentalists are interested in actively involving the population in project activities. They are ready to support the initiatives of entrepreneurs and the public to reduce air pollution.- There are investors who are ready to provide financial and legal support to projects within the framework of "green financing". We are ready to consider proposals from proactive citizens to improve the environment and monitoring. Our main task is to minimize any risks, whether economic or corruption," said Yelena Berezinskaya-Abilova. One of the main tasks facing today is to conduct a comprehensive study of the environmental situation in Ust-Kamenogorsk and compile a common database that will contain all information not only on emissions from enterprises, but also on public transport, the private sector, the seasonality of NMR, and air quality measurement posts.- It's great that the bureau includes practicing environmentalists, we need to establish close cooperation with civil society, this will help in solving many issues. In turn, the creation of a common database will enable the most accurate and correct assessment of the situation and will allow us to develop a clear algorithm for further actions," said Akim of the region Ermek Kosherbayev.The head of the region also said that during the construction of sanitary facilities on regional highways, the possibility of installing charging stations for electric vehicles will be considered. Since such modernization and development of environmentally friendly modes of transport is one of the most important tasks set by the head of state Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.A separate block of questions concerned the landscaping of Ust-Kamenogorsk, and here the governor of the region emphasized that responsible specialists should be involved in this issue, who understand what, where and at what time should be planted so that the plants do not die.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/916212

In the village of Koyandy, Tselinograd district, repair and restoration work has been completed at the Koyandy Yuzhnaya substation.The power supply facility was visited by Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov, who got acquainted with the results of modernization.During the visit, Alexander Pavlov, General Director of AREK JSC, and the leadership of the Tselinograd district reported on the work done. They noted that the implementation of the project will provide stable electricity supply to more than 30,000 subscribers from the villages of Koyandy, Akkayin, Shubary, Sofiyevka, Akzhar and Opan.According to the modernization project, 26 vacuum cells and a new power transformer were installed, as well as commissioning work was carried out. This significantly increased the reliability of the facility, reducing the risk of power outages.The head of the region stressed the importance of updating energy infrastructure facilities for the sustainable development of the region."Modern energy systems are the basis for a comfortable life for our citizens and economic development. The completion of the modernization of the Koyandy Yuzhnaya substation is a step towards ensuring uninterrupted power supply for residents of the districts," said Marat Akhmetzhanov."Due to the rapid growth of the population and social facilities, there is a need to increase capacity and modernize equipment. Residents of the Tselinograd and Arshaly districts receive food from it. Now, if electricity is limited, the minimum number of subscribers will be turned off," said the General Director of AREK JSC.The implementation of such infrastructure projects remains a priority for the region, playing a key role in improving the quality of life of the population and creating conditions for further development of the territories. Work in this direction continues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/915747

Today, the Strategic Planning and Operational Management Command Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations hosted a press conference on "The passage of the winter period. Emergency rescue operations. Fire safety measures in the residential sector". The event was attended by Acting Head of the Emergency Response Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Didar Kazhkenov, Head of the Department of the Committee for Civil Defense and Military Units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Talgat Zhambauov, Chief specialist of the Committee of the Fire Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Eldos Ziyada. According to Didar Kazhkenov, since the beginning of the winter period, the rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations have rescued and evacuated 1,210 people from snow drifts, 120 of them children. 166 pieces of equipment were also rescued. The evacuees were accommodated in heating points, which are provided with hot dishes and warm clothes. During the eight days of this year, rescue units rescued and evacuated 224 people, 29 of them children, and 32 pieces of equipment were rescued from snowdrifts. 338 people, 62 of them children, were taken to the heating points. In order to help the victims, 1,548 heating points have been prepared during the winter period. In addition, 40 highway medical and rescue points are used to heat citizens. According to Yeldos Ziyada, the Ministry of Emergency Situations pays special attention to safety during the heating period. Preventive measures began long before its onset and continue throughout its passage. Preventive work has covered over 100,000 residential buildings of socially vulnerable segments of the population, during which more than 278,000 people have been instructed. During the preparation and passage of the current heating period, about 30 thousand early warning devices have been installed in residential buildings. A Fire Safety Month was held in December. During the month, the staff of the Ministry of Emergency Situations carried out yard preventive visits, during which residents received fire-fighting consultations. However, despite widespread measures, 6,964 fires were registered in the residential sector in 2024. (2023 – 6909, +1%), which killed 288 people (2023 – 298, -3%), injured 251 (2023 – 251). Over 1,000 people were rescued from fires by the Ministry of Emergency Situations units, and 6,860 were evacuated. The main causes of fires in residential buildings are violations of fire safety regulations during the installation and operation of heating equipment, electrical appliances and networks, as well as careless handling of fire. In turn, Talgat Zhambauov informed that the Ministry of Emergency Situations continues the Republican propaganda and preventive action "Muz-2024". As part of the campaign, rescuers in mobile groups carried out over 8,000 raids and patrols in the country's reservoirs. During the raids, the Rules of safe stay on ice and ice fishing are explained, a total of 55,000 people have been instructed. More than half of them are fishing enthusiasts and hunters. It is worth noting that such cases occur as a result of violations of basic safety rules. Violators are brought to administrative responsibility. During the campaign period alone, 256 protocols were drawn up, and fines totaling more than 5.5 million tenge were imposed. The Ministry of Emergency Situations, in turn, takes all necessary measures to ensure fire safety in the country and urges citizens to comply with fire safety rules during the heating period. It also reminds that during the winter period it is necessary to strictly observe safety rules, monitor storm warnings and stay at home in case of worsening weather. In case of an emergency, it is necessary to call the single rescue service number 112. It is also strongly recommended not to go out on the ice at night and with poor visibility, and never leave children unattended on the ice. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/915898

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports on the investigation of criminal cases related to fires, including those that negligently caused the death of a person or other serious consequences. The bodies of the state fire service carry out fire prevention and extinguishing, emergency rescue and emergency work, state control and supervision in the field of fire safety and conduct inquiries in cases of criminal offenses related to fires. Compliance with fire safety requirements at the facility must be ensured by owners, heads of organizations, enterprises, regardless of their forms of ownership, individual entrepreneurs, individuals, and persons who have the right to own, use, and dispose of the facility or premises. In 2024, the territorial bodies of the Ministry of Emergency Situations sent criminal cases to the court, in which sentences were passed against the perpetrators.: The verdict of the Ural City Court: The individual entrepreneur was found guilty of violating fire safety requirements, resulting in the death of people and sentenced to imprisonment for a period of 5 years under art. 292 part 3 of the Criminal Code. Verdict of the Inter-district Court of Astana: A resident of the capital, found guilty of violating fire safety requirements, resulting in the death of citizens and sentenced to 5 years in prison. Verdict of the Inter-district Court of Shymkent: A man sentenced to 3 years of restriction of liberty for violating safety standards, resulting in the death of a person. The verdict of the Munailinsky district Court of the Mangystau region: The court found a resident of the eponymous region guilty of negligent destruction of other people's property and sentenced him to 1 year of restriction of freedom. Verdict of the Inter-district Court of Astana city: Another case of careless destruction of other people's property led to a punishment of 1 year of restriction of freedom of a resident of Astana. The verdict of the Temirtau city Court of the Karaganda region: The perpetrator of the destruction of other people's property was sentenced to 1 year of restriction of freedom. The verdict of the Kazybekbiysky district court of the city of Karaganda: Similarly, a resident of Karaganda was sentenced to 1 year of restriction of freedom for the destruction of other people's property. Verdict of the Kyzylorda city Court No. 2: The perpetrator of the reckless destruction of other people's property was sentenced to 1 year of restriction of freedom. The Ministry continues to strengthen its efforts to prevent emergencies in order to minimize risks to human life and health.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/914170

The grand opening of a unique rescue station on the Zhaiyk River took place in Atyrau today. The Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Major General Genghis Arinov, together with Akim of the region Serik Shapkenov and veterans of civil protection agencies, opened a facility that will significantly increase the level of safety in the region's reservoirs. This rescue station has no analogues in the CIS. The project is unique in several key ways. Construction of the facility began at the end of October 2024, and it was completed in a record 2.5 months. During the construction process, high-quality prefabricated modular materials were used, which allowed not only to speed up the construction process, but also to ensure the durability and reliability of the facility. The project received financial support and approval from the local akimat. Addressing the staff, the Head of the Department noted: "The opening of this rescue station is an important step towards ensuring the safety of residents of Atyrau region. We continue to implement innovative and effective solutions to protect people, improving the infrastructure and equipment of our units. The President and local executive bodies support us in this. This station will become a real pillar for the region, and it will serve as an example for other territories of the country. The speed of its construction and equipping with modern equipment speaks to the high professionalism of our rescuers." The facility includes an administrative block, including work rooms, a control room, a rest room for rescuers, changing rooms, a kitchen, and bathrooms with showers. There is also a box on the territory of the station for the placement of special equipment and swimming facilities, which makes it possible to respond promptly to emergencies. During the event, Genghis Arinov handed over the keys to new emergency vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with modern rescue equipment, were purchased at the expense of the republican budget. An illustrative moment was the demonstration of new technology, including the Alligator airboat, which is a unique floating means for performing rescue operations in hard-to-reach places on reservoirs. In addition, a two-storey office building for the families of rescuers was built on the territory of the station. The Minister personally handed over the keys to the new apartments to the station staff, which was an important step in improving their social protection. The 11 rooms have already been occupied by the station staff, for whom comfortable conditions have been created. Special attention is paid to every detail: the authors of the project made sure that the residents could move in with one suitcase, without thinking about household details. During the event, Genghis Arinov left a memorable note and parting words in the form of the rescue station. Today, employees of the emergency response department of Atyrau region ensure regular prevention of compliance with safety regulations in reservoirs, as well as conduct search and rescue and rescue operations. Last year, rescuers made 559 emergency visits, rescued over 100 citizens, including 70 children. During the period of large-scale floods, the staff of the operational rescue squad evacuated more than three thousand local residents. This year, 9 local residents, including 4 children, have already been rescued on the Zhaiyk River, which underlines the importance and effectiveness of this facility for the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/915435