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

Due to heavy snowfall in Astana, snow removal work is being carried out in shifts around the clock. In particular, young people are actively helping veterans and needy citizens from socially vulnerable categories of the population, participating in clearing their yards, the official website of the city administration reports. The event was organized by the "Astana Youth" youth resource center. About 10 volunteers from the capital helped veterans living alone clean their homes and yards, and clear their yards of snow. “Today, we, the volunteers of "Astana Youth", gathered for another "Marathon of Good Deeds" to clear the yard of a lonely pensioner. It is worth noting that we have been helping to clear the yard of an elderly citizen from the capital for two years. "It is important for our seniors to clear their yards so that they can walk freely and enjoy the fresh air," says active volunteer David Sharipov. Clearing their yards from snow is not an easy task for seniors, so they are always grateful for such help. "This year, we are timed the campaign to clear the yards of seniors in the capital to the 80th anniversary of Victory. That is why this year we paid more attention to veterans and seniors, not only helping them clear their yards, but also bringing them small gifts, chatting, and receiving their feedback. "We would like to note that this campaign will continue," says Dana Takenova, a specialist in the volunteer movement development department of "Astana Zhastary."     Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/915378

The progress of the 2024-2025 heating season was reviewed at an operational meeting chaired by the mayor of the city, Yerbolat Dosayev.The heads of the departments of energy and water supply, municipal infrastructure development, education, as well as the heads of Almaty Thermal Networks LLP, AlmatyTeploKommunEnergo LLP, Almaty Su State Enterprise, Almaty Electric Power Plants JSC, Alatau Zharyk Companiyasy JSC and AlPF Kazakhgazaimak JSC reported on the situation at their sites.The heating season in Almaty started in early October 2024 and is running normally. 8,863 multi-family residential buildings, 404 educational facilities and 128 healthcare facilities are connected to the heat supply.The supply of heat and electric energy is stable. The temperature regime at heat sources and heating networks is strictly observed in accordance with the approved schedule.According to Almaty TeploKommunEnergo LLP, there are 85 boiler houses in the city, all functioning without technological violations. In general, the length of heating networks in the city is 1,385,3 km. There have been no violations or mass emergencies since the beginning of the heating season. In order to ensure uninterrupted heat supply in 2024, the city carried out work on the reconstruction of 23 heating network facilities with a total length of 20 km.Also, during the repair campaign at the facilities of Almaty Electric Power Plants JSC - TPP-1, TPP-2, Cascade HPP, Western Thermal Complex - 56 units of basic power equipment were repaired. Boilers, turbine units, and hydraulic units were put in order.At the energy sources of JSC AlES (CHPP-1,2, ZTK), the fuel oil reserve is 140% (25.6 out of 18.3 thousand tons), the coal reserve is 179% (302.8 out of 168.6 thousand tons).104 emergency teams, including about 400 specialists and more than 100 units of special equipment, are working in the city to prevent emergency situations. The communal services of ATKE LLP, AlTS, AlES JSC, AZHK and Almaty Su State Enterprise operate on high alert.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/914862

Snowfall hit the metropolis on the night of January 7-8 and continued until noon. The height of the snow cover as of 12:00 reached 15 cm, in the mountainous area - 20-30 cm.According to Deputy Akim of Almaty Beibut Shakhanov, municipal services of the city promptly started clearing streets, roads and sidewalks, snow removal work is carried out around the clock.:- From 00:00 on January 8 to 11:00, about 15 centimeters of snow fell in the city. From 1:00 a.m., the road was sprinkled with anti-icing agents. At 4:30 a.m., we started shoveling snow from the roads to the roadsides. After that, work is underway to form shafts and load snow onto dump trucks, then export it to the appropriate landfills.This work is carried out as a priority on the central and main streets, since more citizens drive along these roads. Then we'll move on to district-level roads, and we'll try to do it as quickly as possible.According to generally accepted standards, main streets are cleaned for up to 3 days, and district streets for up to 7 days. As a rule, we try to do this earlier.During the day, we employ about 500 units of snow removal equipment and more than 1,100 road workers. At night, about the same number of vehicles and people go out, but we try to mostly work at night in the absence of traffic.The city is actively updating road snow removal equipment. Over the past 2 years, we have purchased about 140 units of new modern equipment. This work will continue this year. We will buy more modern equipment that improves the speed of work and effectively replaces manual labor. Due to this, we will improve the quality of harvesting work.Last year, the city adopted landscaping rules, according to which landscaping passports were introduced. According to them, trade facilities and institutions are required to ensure cleanliness around their points. And this also applies to snow removal, so we urge trade facilities to actively participate in the cleaning of the city.Given the need for a certain amount of time for snow removal, we ask our citizens to understand the temporary inconveniences, as well as to provide assistance and not park cars at the roadsides until we have cleared the snow.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/914866

The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has developed a draft Government decree on making additions to the list of water management facilities of particular strategic importance. In particular, a cascade of hydroelectric power plants on the Uba River in the East Kazakhstan region is planned to be added to the list.The draft resolution is posted on the Internet portal of open regulatory legal acts. The adoption of the project will not require additional costs from the state budget."The changes proposed by the ministry are designed to ensure reliable flood water control to reduce flood risks and protect settlements in the region. It will also make it possible to form a complex of reservoirs with a total capacity of up to 500 million cubic meters to stabilize the water supply of citizens and industrial facilities. In addition, conditions will be created for watering over 3,000 hectares of agricultural land and generating additional amounts of environmentally friendly electricity," said Kudaibergen Korganbayev, Director of the Department for the Development of Water Facilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/914931

Pension savings of Kazakhstanis are invested both in the country and abroad on market terms in various financial instruments in different currencies. As a result, investment income consists of various sources: income in the form of remuneration on securities (deposits and other transactions), income in the form of market and currency revaluation of financial instruments, as well as income on assets under external management.This is a widespread global practice. Pension funds around the world are constantly looking for attractive and profitable opportunities to invest and increase the pension capital of contributors. Currently, the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) is engaged in investing pension assets, and since 2021, investment portfolio managers (IPMs).As part of the information and explanatory work among the population, an Open Day on the topic of "Investment strategies of investment portfolio managers (IPM). Consideration of current issues of contributors." was held online in all branches of UAPF JSC.This event was unique. For the first time, representatives of investment management companies, having met on one online platform, had the opportunity to tell everyone interested about their investment policy, share the results of their work and answer current questions from contributors. Participants in the event organized by the UAPF were also able to learn first-hand how to choose the right IPM, what you first need to pay attention to when deciding to transfer your money, risks, rules and algorithms for transferring pension savings. Event materials can be found on the UAPF website https://www.enpf.kz/ru/about/press-center/projects/openday2024.phpLet us recall that since January 2021, UAPF contributors have been able to transfer their pension savings to private investment companies - IPMs. Initially, it was possible to transfer only savings that exceeded the minimum sufficiency threshold or remained in the pension account after concluding a pension annuity agreement with an insurance company. However, since July 1, 2023, investment opportunities have expanded - UAPF contributors can transfer up to 50% of their savings through compulsory and compulsory occupational pension contributions, as well as 100% of voluntary contributions to trust management of private companies. Today, there are 5 of them. Each contributor can find a full list of IPMs and reviews of their activities on the UAPF website.Having decided to transfer savings to one or more IPMs, the contributor must contact UAPF with an application, which can be submitted through a personal account on the website or in person at any branch of the Fund. All the necessary information is posted on the website www.enpf.kz in the services section - Transfer of part of pension savings to trust management, as well as in the video instructions on the Youtube channel БЖЗҚ/ЕНПФ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBVC_LdZhssUAPF continues to keep track of pension savings even after they have been transferred to a private manager. Each contributor can see information on how much the IPM has earned them in their individual pension account statement. However, it is recommended to evaluate the results of investment activities in the long term. The Social Code stipulates that savings can be transferred from one IPM to another or back to the NBRK management no more than once a year.An important point to remember when transferring pension savings to IPM: the state guarantee for the safety of pension savings is provided only for savings managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. When transferring pension savings under IPM management, the state guarantee is replaced by a guarantee from the management company. It must ensure a return of at least the minimum level of return on assets. This level is calculated based on the weighted average return on pension assets transferred for management to all IPMs operating in the pension asset management market.We remind you that contributors can always receive advice on pension system issues both at UAPF branches and online: on the enpf.kz website, in messengers and social networks, as well as at the Open Day events. UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/914276

Last year's spring floods led to the destruction of a bridge on the Karaganda-Ayagoz-Bogas-Kindikti highway of regional significance. Thanks to the prompt actions of the local and regional authorities, the problem was solved as soon as possible. A temporary crossing was built across the Bogas River, which allowed for the restoration of traffic. Akim of the region Nurlan Urankhaev personally visited the scene of the incident and promised that the bridge would be repaired.The construction work carried out by the Zaisan-Kurylys company has been completed successfully. Today, the new bridge is fully operational and ensures safe traffic."The bridge plays an important role for our rural district. Its destruction was a real challenge for us. But thanks to the prompt response of the akim of the region and timely assistance, the problem was solved. Now the new bridge serves people, and we are sincerely grateful for this," says Oken Tynybayev, a resident of the village.The restored bridge carries traffic between the villages of Kindikti and Algabas, as well as access to the Yrgyzbai ata Mausoleum, a significant cultural attraction in the region. 631 people live in the Kindiktinsky rural district, and about six thousand tourists visit the mausoleum annually.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/914920

Snow removal is actively underway on the Omsk–Maykapshagai highway of national significance (Bogas – Baybura-Kalbatau section, 906-1321 km). For efficient operation, the necessary inert materials are imported, and daily patrolling makes it possible to quickly maintain roads in passable condition.On the Kokpekty – Samar – Vasilyevskaya ferry regional highway with a length of 45 km, Semey Zholdary LLP is engaged in clearing. Two units of snow removal equipment are involved here, which daily eliminate snow drifts and widen the roadway.The road arteries of regional significance with a total length of 282.4 km are served by Smart Bild LLP and Bolgibayeva IP. 13 units of special equipment are involved in the cleaning work, including three K-700 tractors, six MTZ tractors, three loaders and one grader.Currently, agreements have been concluded with rural districts to clear snow from roads inside rural settlements. Work on clearing and widening roads inside settlements is under control.For reference: the total length of highways in the Kokpektinsky district is 488.4 km, including the length of highways of national significance Omsk-Maykapshagai is 161 km, the length of highways of regional significance is 45 km, the length of highways of local significance is 282.4 km.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/915166

In the region, in addition to eco-campaigns and traditional Sabbaths, information and explanatory work was organized among the population within the framework of the "Clean Kazakhstan" program. Today, on January 8, a seminar was held with young people on the topic "Innovations in Ecology" at the Taldykorgan Youth Service Center. At the seminar, students of grades 11-12 of the Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Physics and Mathematics in Taldykorgan presented an autonomous robot for forest restoration. In one cycle, the robot can plant 60 seedlings, thanks to the tracked chassis, it can work on any soil and move on difficult terrain. Alieva Ayaulym Maratovna, a student of the Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Physics and Mathematics in Taldykorgan, said: "This project is a full-scale, ready-made robot. In automatic mode, it plants seedlings with a closed root system, trees of any type. The robot is controlled autonomously using artificial intelligence, which allows it to navigate around obstacles such as rocks, trees, and ravines. It is worth noting that this project not only plants trees, but also predicts how the forest will grow, and also cleans nature from garbage. If garbage is found, the robot automatically collects it with the help of a manipulator and places it in a container for collecting garbage up to 20 kg. In the Zhetysu region, since April 8, 2024, all planned events have been actively held within the framework of the "Clean Kazakhstan" program, more than 251 thousand people have participated in the eco-campaigns and Saturdays. Since the start of the implementation of this large-scale eco-project, a total of 2,322 units of equipment have been mobilized in our region, 12,822 tons of garbage have been removed, 193 parks and squares, 721 historical and cultural monuments have been cleaned, and more than 56 thousand coniferous and hardwood seedlings have been planted. According to the Regional Department of Social DevelopmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/914565

The enlarged presidium meeting of the regional Council of Veterans, held in the "Mangilik el" hall of Zhubanov University, discussed important issues related to the education of young people and their role in the future. The meeting was attended by Deputy Akim of the region Galymzhan Yeleuov, University Rector Laura Karabasova, Hero of Labor of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Chairman of the Central Council of the "Veterans Organization" RBU Baktykozha Izmukhambetov, deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, chairmen of the regional Council of Veterans, representatives of city and district councils of veterans, leaders of branch veterans organizations, members of the regional board of grandmothers, heads of state institutions and professors. During the event, young people Current issues aimed at ensuring the spiritual, moral, patriotic and cultural upbringing of the younger generation were discussed in detail. The participants noted the importance of educating the younger generation in a spiritual, moral, patriotic and cultural way, and stressed the need to preserve national values, form a person who is aware of civic responsibility and duties to his country. Veterans and public activists put forward important directions and proposals for the future of young people. In addition, it was noted that it is important for educational institutions, state bodies and public organizations to work together to form young people as active members of society.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/915282

The Dutch Embassy in Astana hosted a meeting of representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, FAO, NANOC, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the Netherlands, Kazakh Invest and the Embassy of the Netherlands.The participants discussed key areas for strengthening cooperation in agriculture and sustainable development. Special attention was paid to the joint initiatives of FAO and the Netherlands-Kazakhstan Working Group on the integration of the climate and agricultural agenda.The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan presented its priorities in the field of sustainable food production, and the Dutch side shared its experience in developing food systems taking into account climate change.One of the key topics was the discussion of preparations for the third meeting of the Netherlands-Kazakhstan Working group, which will be held within the framework of the international exhibition Grow Expo 2025 in Astana in April. During this event, FAO will participate in a round table with Kazakh and Dutch stakeholders, which will create a unique platform for sharing experiences and promoting innovative solutions in agriculture.The meeting highlighted the importance of international cooperation to ensure a sustainable future and strengthen bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and the Netherlands.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/914806

We hereby inform you that on January 9, 2025, the NPA "Implementation of a pilot project on online registration of real estate purchase and sale transactions by notaries" (https://legalacts.egov.kz/arm/admin/viewcard?id=15391669) was posted for public discussion on the "Open NPA" internet portal. The public discussion will be held until January 23, 2025. We hereby inform you that on January 9, 2025, the NPA "Implementation of a pilot project on online registration of real estate purchase and sale transactions by notaries" (https://legalacts.egov.kz/arm/admin/viewcard?id=15391669) was posted for public discussion on the "Open NPA" internet portal. The public discussion will be held until January 23, 2025 will be.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/915589

A regular meeting of the commission for women's Affairs and family demographic policy under the Akim of Atyrau region was held under the chairmanship of Deputy akim of the region Daryn Shamuratov. The agenda included issues of educational work related to the promotion of parental responsibility, support for women's entrepreneurship, prevention of divorce of young families and women's leadership, the Regional Communications Service reports.The meeting discussed such examples as improving the quality of educational work, holding joint events with parents, and proposed new initiatives. Last year, the development of the idea of responsible parenting, family protection and the fight against bullying, vandalism, ludomania, waste in children's educational institutions, as well as protection against violence gained momentum. For this purpose, about 20 special projects have been developed, which cover more than 100 thousand parents.— One of the big tasks is to prevent early pregnancy and suicide. The solution for these two is a psychological support center. And the next issue is family support. For this purpose, family protection centers are being opened in the region and district. We believe that the newly created double structure will solve the main problems, " D. Shamuratov said.During the meeting, the participants expressed their proposals on the agenda and clarified further plans. In his speech, Daryn Shamuratov noted that strengthening the institution of the family and increasing the activity of women in society is one of the most important directions of state policy.- Let all our plans for this year be implemented. We have a lot of work to do together with you. You should always have your support and help. Because it is impossible to implement all this without female citizens as leaders on the part of society. We will approve the plan for this year, there will be minor changes. Let it be productive work, - said Deputy akim of the region Daryn Shamuratov.At the end of the meeting, according to the results of 2024, the members of the commission were awarded special letters of thanks from the chairman of the National Commission for women's Affairs and family and demographic policy under the president of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Balaeva, akim of Atyrau region Serik Shapkenov and Deputy akim of the region Daryn Shamuratov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/914667

Today, the water rescue station of the emergency rescue unit was opened with the participation of the Governor of Atyrau region Serik Shapkenov and the Minister of Emergency Situations Chingiz Arinov, the press service of the regional governor reports. The new building of the water rescue station is located on the banks of the Ural River.  Speaking at the meeting, Serik Shapkenov said that the work to create favorable working conditions for the emergency rescue unit employees will continue. - You all know how important the rescue service is. Last year, when there was a flood threat, the rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations worked on the front lines, and I would like to express my gratitude once again. I believe that the new building being donated to the rescue unit will positively contribute to the work. We also pay great attention to the material and technical equipment of the rescuers. Last year, funds were allocated from the local budget for this purpose, and equipment and tools were purchased. Work in this direction will continue this year, - noted S. Shapkenov. Sharada Shyngyz Arinov solemnly handed over new water vehicles and water rescue equipment, equipment and the key to the station to the head of the squad A. Zhumaliyev. The rescue station was built in accordance with the instructions of modern departments, in accordance with unified requirements. The station includes an administrative building, a box for equipment and water vehicles. In addition, a 2-story 11-apartmentdormitory was put into operation. It will accommodate 11 employees of the Department with their families. The total area of ​​​​the dormitory is 481.9 cubic meters. This will increase the motivation of rescuers to work, allow them to act quickly, safely carry out rescue operations and show high results.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/915496

Arman Nagashybayevich Yessentayev was appointed head of the Department of Natural Resources and environmental management of East Kazakhstan region. Previously, he held the position of deputy head of the Department of Natural Resources and environmental management of East Kazakhstan region.Arman Yessentayev is a native of the East Kazakhstan region. In 2004, he graduated from East Kazakhstan State University, and in 2011-from the Kazakh-American Free University.He started his career as a leading specialist in the Department of land relations of East Kazakhstan region. In different years, he held the positions of Chief Specialist, Head of the Department. Since 2012, he has been working in the Department of Natural Resources and environmental management of East Kazakhstan region. In 2018, he was appointed to the position of deputy head of the Department.Press service of Akim of East Kazakhstan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/914729

Heavy rainfall has fallen in Astana in recent days. Despite the snowfall and lowering air temperature, public utilities continue to operate smoothly around the clock, the official website of the Mayor's Office of the capital reports.In the night shift from January 7-8, more than 360 road workers and more than 1,200 pieces of special equipment went out to clean the streets of the city from snow.During the day, almost 37 thousand cubic meters of snow were taken out of the city on 2,763 flights.Since the beginning of the winter season, 2,499,081 cubic meters of snow have been transported from the capital on 192,051 flights.First of all, according to the rules, places with very heavy traffic are cleared to avoid traffic jams. Areas of moderate intensity are also being cleaned – squares, station areas, sidewalks, access roads to social facilities, etc.The cleaning of central streets, passenger transport routes, bus stops and sidewalks is also a priority.There are several equipped snow training grounds in the city. They are equipped with a system for reading vehicle license plates, video surveillance cameras and lighting.We ask residents and guests of the capital to be careful on the roads, observe safety regulations, and do not travel long distances if there is a storm warning.In case of an emergency, please call 112.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/914149

Statements about the discrepancy between the data of the USDA and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan on grain yields in Kazakhstan by 8 million tons are untrue. Thus, 18 million tons collected by Kazakhstan according to the data of the division of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) are wheat crop data, and 26.7 million tons according to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan are grain and leguminous crops (barley, oats, peas, lentils, etc.), including wheat. It should be noted that in all official reports, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan has consistently disclosed data that the total harvest of 2024 includes cereals and legumes, for which joint mention in agricultural statistics is an abnormal practice. According to the operational data of the akimats of the regions, grain and leguminous crops were harvested from an area of 16.7 million hectares with an average yield of 16.1 c/ha, 26.7 million tons in initial weight were harvested.At the same time, according to the statistical form "On the harvest of agricultural crops", data are submitted by agricultural producers once a year at their location to the statistical authorities. The final data will be published on the website of the Bureau of National Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan in early February. At the same time, the data in the initial weight may differ from the final data on average, taking into account refactoring. The arguments for the thesis of overestimated data on the 2024 harvest include a decrease in yields due to floods, although small areas of agricultural land fell into the flood zone, the commission confirmed the damage from flooding by 3.8 thousand hectares. In addition, most soils quickly absorb moisture, and its sufficient volume contributes to a high yield. Other arguments, such as the lack of fertilizers and agricultural machinery, are also untenable. Thanks to the government support, there is a positive trend in the application of mineral fertilizers. Thus, over 5 years, the volume of fertilizers increased 2.2 times from 600 thousand tons in 2020 to 1.2 million tons in 2024 (the volume of subsidies during this period increased 1.7 times from 27.3 to 46.4 billion tenge).The same applies to the rate of equipment renewal: by the end of 2024, the industry reached 5.5% of the fleet renewal rate, which is 1 percentage point higher than a year earlier. In 2024, a large–scale program of preferential leasing of agricultural machinery of domestic production in the amount of 120 billion tenge was launched with a remuneration rate of 5% per annum and for a period of 7 years. In 2024, farmers purchased 22,000 units of machinery, which is 12% higher than in 2023. The necessary measures were also taken to combat diseases – working capital was provided at 5%, including for the purchase of plant protection products, and subsidies for pesticides amounted to 35.9 billion tenge. The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan strives for transparent and objective statistics in the industry, to this end, in 2024, together with the BTS, a lot of work was done to reduce attributions, and the Ministry is constantly taking the initiative to move away from the industry's GDP indicators in assessing the quality of M&E work. We kindly ask you to trust the official materials and carefully consider the choice of information sources and authors.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/916349

Following negotiations between the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aidarbek Saparov, and the leadership of the General Customs Administration of the People's Republic of China in Beijing in November 2024, a temporary working group was established to address pressing issues of expanding access to the Chinese market for Kazakh agricultural products.Meetings of the working group with the participation of representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the General Customs Administration of the People's Republic of China were held on December 25, 2024 and January 10, 2025.As a result of the negotiations, the Chinese side made a positive decision on the accreditation of 78 Kazakhstani crop production enterprises. The registration process will be carried out in accordance with the procedures and will be published in parts on the official website (http://dzs.customs.gov.cn ) Department of Quarantine of Animals and Plants of the State Technical University of the People's Republic of China.Also at the first meeting, the Chinese side made proposals and comments on draft protocols on the export of beet pulp from the Republic of Kazakhstan to China and the export of poultry meat, draft veterinary certificates for slaughtered cattle and cattle hides.The Ministry of Agriculture has initiated a request to train employees of the veterinary and phytosanitary services of Kazakhstan to conduct inspections for compliance with veterinary and quarantine requirements of the PRC, to work with CIFER. This training will increase the awareness of domestic specialists about the specifics of China's export requirements for agricultural products.At the second meeting of the working group, representatives of the State Technical University noted their interest in importing horse meat and stressed the need to speed up procedures to open access to horse meat exports from Kazakhstan to China.In general, this working group, as well as negotiations with the State Technical Committee of the People's Republic of China at the level of the first heads of organizations, contributed to the intensification of the dialogue on the promotion of topical issues of the export of Kazakh agricultural products to the Chinese market.The next meeting of the working group is planned to be held in person at the level of deputy first heads of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the State Technical University of the People's Republic of China in February 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/916350