Winter sports such as biathlon, speed skating, cross-country skiing, figure skating, short track and ice hockey are developed in Aktobe region.This was announced by Acting head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports Genghis Shokputov at a staff meeting chaired by the akim of the region.The number of people involved in these sports is 10,015. The most popular sport is cross–country skiing, in which 7,257 people participate, 1,220 people are engaged in hockey, and 720 people are engaged in figure skating. There are also 4 youth sports schools for winter sports, where 586 children go.For winter sports, there is an ice palace, the Olympus ice module at Youth Sports School No. 5, 6 ski bases, 82 hockey fields, 3 of them indoor and 79 outdoor. However, the issue of the shortage of qualified coaches and teachers in figure skating and ice hockey, as well as the lack of the necessary sports base for the development of biathlon, remains open.As noted by Genghis Shokputov, the national team of Kazakhstan in winter sports includes two athletes from the region: one in biathlon, one in cross-country skiing. Athletes regularly participate in national and international competitions, and undergo training camps as part of the national team. In addition, the Olympic reserve training center has a biathlon department, whose pupil, Vladimir Konevets, is a champion of Kazakhstan and a participant in the World Cup."The Asian Winter Games are scheduled to be held in Harbin (China) this year. Two athletes from Aktobe region apply for participation in them: Beksultan Yernur (cross-country skiing) and Vladimir Konevets (biathlon). Beksultan Yernur will take part in the Winter Universiade in Turin (Italy) in January. He has a chance to get to the Asian Games if he makes it into the top 10 at the Universiade. Vladimir Konevets has received a ticket to the World Cup in Austria, which will be held in March. His results at the qualifying competitions will also determine the possibility of participating in the Asian Games," Genghis Shokputov said."We must actively develop winter sports not only in the regional center, but also in the districts. To do this, it is necessary to create appropriate conditions, build new sports facilities, and provide districts with modern equipment. It is necessary to attract qualified coaches and specialists, as well as to encourage the participation of our athletes in national and international competitions. It is important that young people and schoolchildren actively engage in winter sports. At the same time, we will work on improving the transport infrastructure to ensure convenient access to sports facilities for all residents of the region," the mayor said, summing up the meeting.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/916958

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The JOLTAP project continues in the capital, which provides unemployed residents of the city with the opportunity to find work and improve their financial situation, the official website of the Astana Akimat reports.As part of the social project, more than 9,000 residents of the capital have already improved their skills and found work. The training programs have been developed taking into account the demands of the labor market. For example, you can learn basic digital skills for free as part of the project.Having mastered these skills, participants learn how to work on a computer and install software. It is important to note that in the modern labor market, knowledge of digital skills is essential.Dias Mahatov, a teacher of the Basic Digital Skills course within the JOLTAP project, noted that people's interest in this field is growing every year."Since April 2024, I have been teaching classes as part of the JOLTAP project. During this time, I taught classes in English, mathematics, and digital literacy. Today, I'm teaching participants digital skills. In general, the interest of Astana residents in digital literacy is high," the teacher said.During the five-day Basic Digital Skills course, participants learn how to work on a computer. The training includes the use of Microsoft Office and the methods of installing the necessary software. Dias Makhatov stressed that the course pays great attention to practice."A classroom equipped with everything necessary to teach digital skills has all the necessary tools. First we explain the theory, and then we pay attention to practical tasks. Each student works on a separate computer. In this way, they learn skills that can be useful in everyday life and at work," he says.To date, Dias Makhatov has trained about 330 Astana residents on this course."Each of them has acquired practical skills necessary in the digital world. Now they are able to work effectively on a computer and use office software," said the teacher.It should be noted that JOLTAP short-term training programs are available for Astana residents aged 18 to 50 years. At the end of the course, participants receive a certificate. Graduate candidates will be posted free of charge on the Telegram bot JUMYS TAP.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/916738

On January 12, the first races of the new year were held in the capital. Astana residents covered a distance of 4 kilometers in the Botanical Garden, the website of the Akimat of Astana city reports.About 600 people took part in the race."Running is a sport that does not depend on the season. Last year, there were many participants who went to the races in the cold, at night, and also on holidays. Today's sporting event was accompanied by a wonderful atmosphere. We presented the participants with commemorative medals and gifts. We thank everyone who supports a healthy lifestyle," said Kolbai Zhanbek, Head of the Planning Department for Mass Sports Events at the KSU "Directorate for Mass Sports Events" of the Akimat of Astana.The youngest participant was 8 years old, and the oldest was 62 years old."When you follow the news every day, you see how new exotic diseases appear. Running is a cure for diseases. Over the past 4 years, I've been involved in sports, and I don't miss any running, duathlon, triathlon, table tennis, or cycling events. During this time, I have won 76 medals and created an association of elderly people. Retired people often reduce their physical activity. My goal is to be an example for my peers and grandchildren. Now both of my grandchildren have also started playing sports and are not far behind me," participant Marat Baukenov shared his thoughts.At the end of the event, the participants received commemorative medals and gifts. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/916744

The team of the capital's synchronized swimmers, representing the Barys sports complex, made a splash at the Artistic Swimming World League synchronized swimming tournament, which ended in Dubai, the official website of the Astana Akimat reports.In the competition, which brought together more than 30 teams and 250 athletes from all over the world, the Moscow synchronized swimmers became a real discovery of the tournament, demonstrating a high level of training and skill.The Astana national team was among the leaders in the tournament, which was attended by teams from the USA, New Zealand, Singapore, Russia, Italy, Turkey and Egypt. In the under-12 age category, our athletes won four medals: two gold, one silver and two bronze.Gold medals were awarded in the free and combined groups, silver and bronze in the duet, as well as bronze in the solo.Team Results:First place — free group (12 years and younger)First place — combined group (12 years and younger)Second place — duet (12 years and younger)Third place — duet (12 years and younger)Third place — solo (12 years and younger)The performance of the capital's athletes was a triumph, demonstrating not only exceptional synchronicity and artistry, but also resilience in the fight against the strongest rivals.The team consisted of Daria Volodkina, Nasima Baymukhametova, Anara Abdugalieva, Yasmin Akhmetova, Aididar Arinkizi, Malika Sarsimbayeva, Samira Bagamedova, Ailin Kusembayeva, Aliya Sovetova, Zara Syzdykova, Ayzere Malikova, Damezhan Kurmangazy, Yerkezhan Kasenova, Aisana Isabai and Jasmin Rahimova.The team's coaches are Alina Litvinenko and Svetlana Kolodiy, whose skills and dedication have allowed the athletes to achieve outstanding results.This success on the world stage proved that talent, hard work and the desire to win lead to the top. The Astana national team is confidently moving towards new achievements. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/916848

As part of his working trip, Akim of Almaty region Marat Sultangaziev visited several key facilities of the Kegeni district and focused on issues of socio-economic development of the region.Marat Sultangaziev got acquainted with the work of the Zamanbek Nurkadilov Children's Art School in the village of Kegen. This is one of the most important institutions focused on the development of children's creative abilities. The mayor visited the school, and also discussed issues of support for education and art during a meeting with teachers and students.Further, after visiting the Kegeni district police department, he got acquainted with current problems in the field of law enforcement. During his conversation with police officers, Sultangaziev noted the need to improve the quality of work in this area, as well as improve the material and technical base.During the trip, the governor of the region got acquainted with investment projects related to the development of the Black Canyon, which is a promising tourist location. Marat Sultangaziev stressed his willingness to support infrastructure projects necessary for the further development of this natural site.The akim also visited the farm "Aumoldaev B", located in the Zhalagash rural district, where he met with its leaders. Issues of agricultural development, efficient use of water resources and support for farmers were discussed at the meeting.At the end of the working trip, Marat Sultangaziev visited Lake Kayyndy, where he got acquainted with the state of the infrastructure of the tourist facility, checked the progress of the construction of the road to the lake and the project for laying electric grids. He also inspected the pedestrian paths built for tourists and stressed the importance of work on the development of tourism in the region.Marat Sultangaziev's working trip to Kegeni district was aimed at identifying current problems and finding ways to solve them. Akim paid special attention to social and economic projects, promising to monitor their effective implementation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/916671

Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov discussed with residents of the Aral region the implementation of the second phase of the project to restore the Northern Aral Sea.The project covers three main areas. In particular, important measures are envisaged to increase the volume and efficiency of water accumulation in the Northern Aral Sea, improve water resources management, develop fisheries and ecotourism, and improve the ecological condition of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/916547

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