An earthquake was registered by the network of seismic stations of NNTSNiI LLP of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan on January 02, 2025 at 5:13 p.m. Astana time. The earthquake is located on the territory of Kazakhstan 192 km away. in the north-east of Almaty. The calculated intensity (in points) was: Chundzha village, Kokpek village, Shelek village, Almaty region; Taldykorgan, Tekeli, Zharkent, Saryozek village, Zhetysu region - 2 points. The epicenter was located 18 km from Basshi village, Kerbulak district, Zhetysu region. There was no information on casualties or damage.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/912742

  This afternoon, a traffic accident occurred on the "Astana-Petropavl" highway near the village of Zhanatalap, Bulandy district, Akmola region.   The forces and equipment of the Emergency Situations Department were immediately sent to the scene of the accident to eliminate the consequences of the incident and provide assistance.   The department's leadership, led by Vice Minister Kegen Tursynbayev, also visited the scene.   During the emergency rescue operations, 86 people, including 14 children, were rescued and evacuated. They were sent to Astana by cars and emergency vehicles.   21 people were taken to medical institutions, including citizens who applied on their own, including 11 people who were hospitalized.   152 people and 68 units of equipment from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, and road services were mobilized to carry out emergency rescue operations.   Heating points were opened and hot meals were provided.   The regional emergency service has a hotline: 8716-2-52-09-50.   In order to free the Astana-Schuchinsk road section, rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan are dismantling the fence of the dividing border. This measure will significantly improve traffic, allow drivers to pass and continue the road with the escort of police officers.   A convoy of more than 600 vehicles was organized to Astana.   Currently, 140 units of equipment are gathered at the Schuchinsk city checkpoint. 95 people, including 39 children, were evacuated to the heating station in the city of Shchuchinsk.   Rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan delivered 16 citizens, including 8 children, to the station in the city of Makinsk. Citizens were evacuated from the section of the "Astana-Shchuchinsk" highway. They were sent to Astana by rail.   As of January 3, 2025, at 23:50, all 95 cars were sent from the accident site on the Astana-Petropavlovsk highway.   The consequences of the road accident were completely eliminated, the curved beam was restored.   Road service workers completely cleared the road section.   The Ministry of Emergency Situations urges citizens to observe fire safety measures, monitor storm warnings, weather changes, and road closures, and avoid long-distance travel.   Residents living in rural areas are advised to avoid long-distance walking in case of inclement weather.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/912799

   During a working visit to Almaty, the Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Major General Chingiz Arinov, visited the Almaty branch of the state institution "Kazseldenkorgau", got acquainted with the activities of the branch, and inspected a number of facilities, including the central dispatch center and the condition of automobiles and special equipment.   During the visit, the head of the department, together with employees of Kazseldenkorgau, conducted an aerial reconnaissance to monitor and assess the avalanche situation. Special attention was paid to the new equipment installed to prevent avalanches.   Chingiz Arinov was introduced to and tested the "DaisyBell" mobile avalanche prevention system. This device is a metal cone attached to a helicopter by a cable. The principle of operation of the device is to remotely initiate the breakdown of the nitrogen-hydrogen mixture in the cone, which contributes to the effective descent of the avalanche and allows preventing extremely serious consequences. The DaisyBell avalanche protection system has been successfully used in European countries, including Russia, and is undergoing testing in Kazakhstan to assess its performance in local climatic conditions.   As part of aerial reconnaissance by the Kazaviakutkaru JSC helicopter, the system was tested with preventive avalanches in avalanche-prone areas of the Bolshoi and Malye Almaty river basins.  The Minister noted the need to use new technologies in preventive work during the avalanche danger period and gave relevant instructions.   Avalanches are one of the most dangerous natural phenomena in Kazakhstan that pose a threat to human life. The avalanche danger period lasts from November to May, and in high-mountainous regions, avalanches can occur year-round. There are 619 avalanche-prone areas in the country, 165 of which are located in Almaty. In recent years, with the increasing popularity of winter recreation, the risk to human life has increased significantly.   To prevent avalanches, Kazseldenkorgau annually conducts up to 150 preventive unloadings, the volume of snow can reach 250 thousand cubic meters. In the winter season of 2024-2025, 15 preventive unloadings were carried out with a total volume of about 6665 m3 of snow.   According to the forecast of the Kazhydromet RSE, high temperatures and heavy precipitation are expected in most parts of the mountainous territory in January and February 2025, which will lead to an unstable state of the snow cover and increase the likelihood of avalanche-prone events.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/913096

Shakarimov Daniyar Kairkhanuly was born on February 15, 1981 in Ayagoz, Ayagoz district. He graduated from the Semipalatinsk R. Baiseitov Financial and Economic College in Semey and the Kainar University with a degree in Finance. He began his career as an accountant of the material group of the Semipalatinsk Narcological Dispensary.2003-2004 - Manager of the Financial and Economic Department of the Altyn Tobe Mining and Production Enterprise Closed Joint Stock Company.2004-2013. Chief Specialist of the Customs Control Department of the Customs Control Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the East Kazakhstan Region.2013-2014 Leading specialist of the Customs Inspection Department of the Post-Customs Control Department for Ust-Kamenogorsk, East Kazakhstan Region.2014-2016. Chief specialist of the State Revenue Department of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan for East Kazakhstan Region.2016-2018. Procurement specialist of KAZTYRE LLP.2018-2019. Deputy head of the entrepreneurship department of Semey city.2019-2021. Head of the entrepreneurship department of Semey city.From May to November 2022, head of the physical culture and sports department of Semey city.2022 - 2023 Deputy Akim of Semey.Before his appointment, he was the Chairman of the Semey City Maslikhat.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/911277

As part of his working visit to the Ayagoz district, the regional governor, Nurlan Urankhayev, inspected the operation of several socially significant facilities. He visited the "Central", "Northern", "School" heating boiler houses of the "Ayagoz Zhylu" KMU and the substation of "BESK" JSC, where a fire broke out some time ago. The 3 boiler houses visited by the head of the region serve about 2 and a half thousand subscribers, 71 multi-storey buildings, 9 social and 191 commercial facilities. The akim, who spoke with the responsible people at each boiler house, asked what problems there are. According to the heads of the boiler houses, heat is provided at the required level. There is enough fuel. There is no shortage of labor. The equipment is in good condition. "It is impossible to predict the weather. We must be prepared for the frosty days of winter. It is the task of local authorities to successfully complete the heating season without freezing residents. The heat in Ayagoz is my "I will be closely monitoring it," the regional akim said. The regional head, who also paid a special visit to the Ayagoz substation, asked the specialists about the current state of the station's work. Currently, work is continuing to restore the power lines that caught fire at the station. The regional akim gave specific instructions to the power engineers and the district akim, telling them to prevent a repeat of the incident.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/911327

Ruslan Yerlanovich Bazarbayev was born on July 1, 1989. He graduated from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University with a degree in "Accounting and Audit" and a Bachelor of Economics and Business, Kazakh Innovative Humanitarian and Law University with a degree in "Jurisprudence", the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan with a Master of Public and Local Administration, Kazakh University of Transport with a degree in "Transportation, Traffic Organization and Vehicle Operation" and a Bachelor of Service. He began his career as a chief specialist of the special tax regimes department of the Tax Department of the Astana city. In 2010-2012, he was a chief specialist of the monitoring and technical control department of the administration of the special economic zone "Astana - New City". In 2012-2013, Chief Specialist of the Legal Regime Administration Department of the Administration of the Special Economic Zone "Astana - New City". 2013-2015. Head of the Legal Regime Administration Department of the Administration of the Special Economic Zone "Astana - New City". 2015-2017. General Manager of the Legal Department of Kaztechnology JSC of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan. From January to May 2018, Chief Expert of the Investment Activities Department of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Investment and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 2018-2019. Chief Expert of the Industrial and Innovative Development Department of the Prime Minister's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 2019-2021. Chief Consultant of the Industrial Policy Sector of the Industrial and Innovative Development Department of the Prime Minister's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 2019-2022. Chief Inspector of the Department of Industrial and Innovative Development of the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 2022-2024. Deputy Akim of Semey city, Abay region. Before his appointment, he was the Akim of Zhanasemei district.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/911587

Ruslan Yerlanovich Bazarbayev was born on July 1, 1989. He graduated from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University with a degree in "Accounting and Audit" and a Bachelor of Economics and Business, Kazakh Innovative Humanitarian and Law University with a degree in "Jurisprudence", the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan with a Master of Public and Local Administration, Kazakh University of Transport with a degree in "Transportation, Traffic Organization and Vehicle Operation" and a Bachelor of Service. He began his career as a chief specialist of the special tax regimes department of the Tax Department of the Astana city. In 2010-2012, he was a chief specialist of the monitoring and technical control department of the administration of the special economic zone "Astana - New City". In 2012-2013, Chief Specialist of the Legal Regime Administration Department of the Administration of the Special Economic Zone "Astana - New City". 2013-2015. Head of the Legal Regime Administration Department of the Administration of the Special Economic Zone "Astana - New City". 2015-2017. General Manager of the Legal Department of Kaztechnology JSC of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan. From January to May 2018, Chief Expert of the Investment Activities Department of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Investment and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 2018-2019. Chief Expert of the Industrial and Innovative Development Department of the Prime Minister's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 2019-2021. Chief Consultant of the Industrial Policy Sector of the Industrial and Innovative Development Department of the Prime Minister's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 2019-2022. Chief Inspector of the Department of Industrial and Innovative Development of the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 2022-2024. Deputy Akim of Semey city, Abay region. Before his appointment, he was the Akim of Zhanasemei district.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/911617

At the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year, Abay Oblast had 32 independent technical and vocational educational organizations (hereinafter referred to as TVEs). The total number of students was 21,452 thousand people, of which 10,537 thousand people or 49.1% were women. Compared to the 2023-2024 academic year, the number of students decreased by 2.1%. 65.9% of the total number of students received education on the basis of basic secondary education, 27.7% on the basis of general secondary education, and 6.4% on the basis of TVEs. 14 760  thousand people study, which is 68.8% of the total number of students, paid educational services are received by 6 692 thousand people or 31.2% of students. 1,679 teachers and 155 production trainers work in technical and vocational education organizations, the proportion of women is 70.1% and 39.4%, respectively.   Methodological comments The statistical bulletin includes data on the material and technical resources, contingent, network and teaching staff of technical and vocational education organizations of all forms of ownership, owned by the department. Colleges - educational institutions that implement general education curricula of general secondary education and vocational curricula of technical and vocational, post-secondary education educational institutions that provide education. Enrollment in educational institutions is the number of people admitted to study at this educational institution in accordance with the approved admission rules. The number of admitted persons does not include those who have been readmitted to study. Graduates are the number of persons who have completed the entire course of study at an educational institution and received the corresponding education (specialty). All data are grouped by the form of education, the form of ownership of the educational institution, as well as by the sources of financing the educational process.   www.stat.gov.kz / Official statistics / By industry / Demographic statistics   Executor: Social and Demographic Statistics Head of Department: S.A. Kondratyeva Tel. +7 7222 36-25-49 Address: 180000, Semey city Mangilik el street, 25     © National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan Agency for Strategic Planning and ReformsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/911989

The ceremony of awarding the best athletes of the Olympic sports "Best of the Year - 2024" was held in the Abay region. The purpose of the event is to appreciate the work of our athletes who have shown high results in republican and international competitions and made a significant contribution to the development of sports. “Your victories are the result of great work, perseverance and willpower. You are the pride of not only our region, but also Kazakhstan. We have achieved significant achievements in the development of sports this year. It is a great joy that our fellow countrymen are recognized on the world stage. I believe that in the future you will continue to rise to the top and bring glory to our country. I wish you success in the New Year,” said the regional akim. Today, the share of the population in the Abay region who are systematically engaged in physical education and sports is 40%. 72 sports are actively developing in the region. And 15,259 athletes are regularly training in subordinate institutions. 453 athletes from the region perform in the national team of Kazakhstan. In 2024, athletes from the region won 2,892 medals in republican and international competitions. Ruslan Yerembayev and Kenzhekan Baimuratov received the title of "Master of Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan" in boccia. The best athletes at the event were awarded with cash certificates, souvenirs and letters of appreciation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/912101

Akim of Abay region Nurlan Urankhayev congratulated the esteemed teacher, "Hero of Kazakhstan's Labor" Alma Shukezhanova on her 75th birthday and presented her with a congratulatory letter from the President. “Our people especially respect the esteemed teacher. Having performed this prestigious service with honor, you were able to instill knowledge and education in the minds of the younger generation, and the light of goodness in their hearts. It is a great honor that your hard work for more than half a century has been highly appreciated, and for your outstanding achievements in the socio-humanitarian development of our country, you have been awarded the highest state award,” the Head of State’s congratulatory letter reads. Alma Shukezhanova is a mathematics teacher at secondary school-lyceum No. 7 in Semey. A great teacher with 52 years of continuous work experience in the field of pedagogy. “I sincerely congratulate you on your jubilee. Your career, your contribution to the upbringing of students and the upbringing of the next generation, is an example for the next generation,” the regional akim said in his congratulatory message. On the eve of the Republic Day in 2023, by the Decree of the Head of State, the great teacher was awarded the highest award of the country - the title of “Hero of Labor of Kazakhstan”, the “Golden Star” badge of distinction and the “Otan” order. Alma Saidakhmetovna is a member of the national kurultai. She is known not only for her hard work in providing quality education to the younger generation, but also for her contribution to discussing important issues in society. The life path of a teacher is a vivid reflection of true respect for knowledge and labor.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/912720

Our fellow countrywoman Bizhamal Karzhaubayeva is turning 103 this year. The akim of Abay region Nurlan Urankhayev specially visited the elderly woman, who is over a century old, to congratulate her and find out about her well-being. Our grandmother from Ak-Zhauli was born on January 1, 1922 in the village of Boke, Zharma district. Like her contemporaries, she devoted her youth to home front work under the slogan "All for the front, all for Victory." In the post-war years, she contributed to the improvement of rural life. In the 1970s, she worked as a secretary in the village council, and in 1981-1985, she worked as a farm manager in a boarding school. She retired in 1985. Currently, the elderly woman is a treasured person who has 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The regional akim learned about the grandmother's condition and listened to her inspiring story. Noting that the old woman's life path is an example for young people, he wished her good health and presented her with a gift. “A house with an elderly person is a treasure. Our elders, who have seen and experienced a lot in life like you, are like iron pillars for us. Your work for the people and the generation will not be forgotten. We will grow up looking up to you,” said the regional head. Age Bijamal thanked the regional akim for the special congratulations and gave her a motherly blessing.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/912780

As of December 1, 2024, since the first funds were credited from the National Fund of the Republic of Kazakhstan to all children in the country, the "UAPF" JSC has processed 41,799 applications for approximately 4.2 million US dollars (transferred to authorized operators for transfer to the bank accounts of applicants). Of these, 22,623 applications for improving housing conditions worth about 2.3 million US dollars, 19,176 applications for more than 1.9 million US dollars for payment of education fees were processed. Let us remind you that the recipient of the targeted savings has the right to use all or part of the amount, the unused balance of the funds remains in the targeted savings account (TSA).   The most popular secondary purposes for using funds for Housing Improvement: replenishing the contribution to housing construction savings for further savings (21,979 applications for more than 2.2 million USD were processed), purchasing housing for ownership under civil law transactions (final settlement) - 215 applications for about 21.6 thousand USD, making a down payment for obtaining a mortgage housing loan for the purchase of housing - 176 applications for about 17.7 thousand USD. The most popular secondary purposes within the framework of Paying for education: contributing to educational services of educational organizations located in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan (each academic year) for a period or academic year) or pay in full at once (for the entire period of study) (1.6 million  15,885 applications were processed for about US$ 15,885), replenishment of the education savings deposit under the agreement on the education savings deposit (2,477 applications were processed for about US$ 248.6 thousand), payment for educational services of foreign educational organizations in installments (for each academic period or academic year) or in full (for the entire period of study) (702 applications were processed for more than US$ 70.4 thousand).  Detailed information on the payment of target savings for the purpose of improving housing conditions and (or) paying for education can be found on the enpf.kz website in the section of authorized operators and regions.   Recall that the "National Fund for Children" According to the program, 50% of the investment income of the National Fund of the Republic of Kazakhstan is distributed equally once a year to children who are citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan born in 2006 and later. In February 2024, the first target requirements for all children were calculated for the UAPF based on the results of 2023. Also, target savings (TS) were calculated and payments began to be made to the target savings accounts (TSAs) of citizens who turned 18 in 2024.   You can familiarize yourself with the terms of the Program, receive the necessary instructions, and get answers to your questions on the UAPF/ENPF YouTube channel on the kids.enpf.kz website. Also, a video guide on the implementation of the "National Fund for Children" program, the algorithm of actions before and after the child reaches adulthood, can be viewed on the YouTube channel of the UAPF/EPF at the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9L8N4Q28OM .   The UAPF was established on August 22, 2013 on the basis of the "GNPF" APF" JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan through the State Property and Privatization Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan carries out the trust management of the UAPF pension assets. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF collects mandatory pension contributions, mandatory employer pension contributions, mandatory professional pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation on the guaranteed deposit transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory deposit guarantee in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory deposit guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", takes into account and accounts for it, ensures the implementation of pension payments. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target claims, accounting and accrual of target savings (NS) to target savings accounts, crediting NS payments to their recipient's bank accounts, and accounting for NS returns in accordance with the procedure determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the "National Fund for Children" program (more details on the website www.enpf.kz).  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/912934

As of December 1, 2024, pension assets in pension accounts of citizens in the Pension Fund reached 22.13 trillion tenge (an increase of 4.25 trillion tenge or 23.8% in 11 months). Over the year, pension savings increased by 4.75 trillion tenge (or 27.4%). 96.07% of the savings of Kazakhstanis were formed at the expense of the Pension Fund, the volume of which as of 01.12.2024 was approximately 21.24 trillion tenge (an increase of 26.4% in one year, and 22.8% since the beginning of the year). Pension savings at the expense of mandatory occupational pension contributions (MCPC) reached 642.76 billion tenge, < In 11 months of 2024, pension savings from the Pension Fund exceeded 218.79 billion tenge. Income flows The volume of pension savings will increase due to income flows in the form of pension contributions and investment income. In 11 months of 2024, pension contributions received by depositors into personal and conditional accounts  exceeded 2.49 trillion tenge (an increase of 29.4% or 567.35 billion tenge compared to the previous year). All types of contributions showed a positive character: from the beginning of the year to 01.12.2024, 2.18 trillion tenge (which is 18.7% more than the same period last year) was received into individual pension accounts (IPAs) with MZP, more than 104.3 billion tenge (an increase of 20.6%) was collected into individual pension accounts with MZP, and 2.8 billion tenge (an increase of 35.3%) was collected into the IPA.  The volume of IPAs  is 204.12 billion tenge. The net investment income credited to individual and conditional pension accounts of UAPF contributors since the beginning of the year to 01.12.2024 amounted to  2.78 trillion tenge. Its volume increased by 1.53 trillion tenge (or 123%) compared to the previous year.   Payments and transfers In 11 months of 2024, outflows from the UAF in the form of payments made on all types of contributions and transfers to insurance organizations amounted to 1.13 trillion tenge. This is 2 times more than the amount of payments in the corresponding period last year. 497.98 billion tenge - constituted one-time pension payments (BZT) for improving housing conditions and treatment. Payments in connection with reaching retirement age amounted to approximately 185.42 billion tenge, which is 32.8% higher than last year. Also, during this period, inheritance payments were made in the amount of 55.35 billion tenge, payments in connection with leaving for permanent residence outside the Republic of Kazakhstan - 37.49 billion tenge, payments to people with disabilities - approximately 2.77 billion tenge, and funeral payments - 9.18 billion tenge. More than 339.66 billion tenge was transferred to insurance organizations. The average monthly payment from the UAPF upon reaching retirement age was 33,826 tenge, and the maximum monthly payment was 945,752 tenge.      Number of pension accounts As of December 1, 2024, the total number of pension accounts in the UAPF was 17.07 million units (year-to-date growth of 4.74 million units or 38.5%, annual growth of 38.7%). At the same time, the number of PPAs of contributors (beneficiaries) in the UAPF as of December 1, 2024 exceeded 12.48 million units. Of which: 11.14 million - under the MZZ, 711.35 thousand - under the MKZZ, 436.47 thousand - accounts for which the EZZ is calculated. And the number of conditional pension accounts in the UAPF, in which information on the MZZ received in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan is taken into account -  Exceeded 4.58 million units.    All current information regarding pension assets, including information by regions of the republic, is posted on the enpf.kz website in the «Indicators» section.     The UAPF was established on August 22, 2013 on the basis of the "GNPF" APF" JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan through the State Property and Privatization Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan carries out the trust management of the UAPF pension assets. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF collects mandatory pension contributions, mandatory employer pension contributions, mandatory professional pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation on the guaranteed deposit transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory deposit guarantee in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory deposit guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", takes into account and accounts for it, and ensures the implementation of pension payments. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target claims, accounting and accrual of target savings (NS) to target savings accounts, crediting NS payments to their recipient's bank accounts, and accounting for NS returns in accordance with the procedure determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the "National Fund for Children" program (more details on the website www.enpf.kz).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/912943

Over the past two days (January 1-2), the forces of the Ministry of emergency situations of Kazakhstan made 396 exits, including 195 for fires and burning, 201 for search, emergency rescue and other operations. At the same time, 182 people, including 57 children, were rescued and evacuated. The Ministry of emergency situations urges citizens to observe fire safety measures, monitor storm warnings, weather changes, messages about road closures, and not go on long-distance trips. Residents living in rural areas are advised to refrain from long-distance walking if the weather worsens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/912760

Ten rescuers of the Department of emergency situations of Mangystau region were awarded state awards for professionalism, courage and selflessness shown during the elimination of the consequences of a plane crash in Aktau. In accordance with the decree of the president of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, akim of Mangystau region Nurdaulet Kilybay presented awards to the participants of the operation. For example, three representatives of the fire service and the specialized fire department:Baitore Olzhas Serikbaevich - fireman-rescuer of the fire department No. 12,Ongar Seribolat Aitmukhanbetovich-commander of the fire department No. 12,Sarkenov Marlen Begenikovich - senior firefighter-rescuer of the specialized fire department No. 1 was awarded the order of "AYBYN" of the III degree named after Rakhimzhan Koshkarbayev. These employees:Allabergenov Kozhabek Saparovich-driver-sanitary worker of the branch of the state institution" Center for Disaster Medicine " in Mangystau region,Direction Manas Mashrykovich-rescuer of the operational rescue squad,Estemes Alisher Nurzhanovich-co-pilot of the aircraft of JSC" Kazaviaspas",Kudabayev Askhat Kudaibergenovich-commander of the aircraft of JSC "Kazaviaspas"Kubaidullayev Zamanbek Muratovich-paramedic of the branch of the Center for Disaster Medicine,Ospan Zhalgasynovich orazbekov-doctor of the branch of the Center for Disaster Medicine was awarded the medal "Erligi ushin". Psychologist of the branch of the Center for Disaster Medicine Esen Zhan Baykenovna was awarded the medal " for Valiant labor. In addition, employees of fire departments and medical institutions received letters of thanks from the president of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who also played a key role in rescuing people and eliminating the consequences of the tragedy. Among those awarded are 68 people, including 24 employees of the emergency department and 44 representatives of various industries of the region. On behalf of the minister of emergency situations, Major General Chingiz Arinov, the awards were presented by the head of the Department of emergency situations of Mangystau region Murat Mukhanov. These awards are a recognition of the high professional qualifications, selflessness and courage of all participants who made a significant contribution to the safety and protection of the population of the region in the elimination of the disaster.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/913227

At the meeting, the Vice Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan B.Sh. Zhakselekova made a report on the issue of ensuring the alignment of the human rights indicators of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights with the indicators of the UN Human Rights Council in order to gradually introduce national indicators for assessing the observance of human rights. She also reported on the work on adapting and introducing 16 illustrative global human rights indicators developed by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. In accordance with international practice, the selection of indicators is carried out taking into account the national priorities of the country. The indicators allow for the provision of statistical data while protecting the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; the International Covenant on Economic, Cultural and Social Rights; the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women; the UN Convention against Torture and other international human rights treaties.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/912053

Today, at a meeting with residents of Taldykorgan, the regional akim Beibit Isabayev outlined the main directions of development of the regional center, - the press service of the Zhetysu region akim reports. - Summing up the meeting, I will dwell on the main directions of development of the city. The first is the security of the city. For this, the number of cameras installed to ensure public order will be increased to 585, and the number of "Sergek" cameras for road safety will be increased to 136. The second is to provide the city's residents with housing, heat, electricity, water, gas, high-quality roads, as well as the construction of hospitals, schools, cultural and sports facilities, thereby creating a comfortable city. The third is a beautiful and green city. This is landscaping courtyards and workout areas, parks, squares, street lighting, and repairing the facades and roofs of multi-storey buildings. All such measures for the systematic development of the economy are primarily aimed at improving the quality of life of the population in accordance with the instructions of the President, - B. noted. Isabayev. The regional head, who spoke in detail about the results of Taldykorgan's socio-economic development over the past 11 months and about future plans for the improvement of the regional center, answered questions that concerned residents. During the three-hour meeting, about 60 questions were asked to the regional akim. The townspeople mainly raised issues related to the housing and communal services sector, the development of social and road infrastructure, ensuring security, namely the establishment of a police base in the new 9th microdistrict, as well as support for small and medium-sized businesses, beekeeping, naming unnamed streets in new microdistricts, the creation of a wholesale market outside the city, the operation of public transport, and other issues. Some residents also expressed gratitude for the conditions created for the rehabilitation of children with special needs in the city. As a result of the meeting, all questions were answered, and residents were also given the opportunity to submit their requests in writing. The meeting gave instructions to responsible persons on a number of topical issues. It should be noted that 26 of the 36 issues raised by residents during the regional akim's meeting with residents last year have now been resolved. Work is underway on the remaining 10 issues.   Press service of the Zhetysu region akim Photographer: Zhenis IskabaySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/909508

Today, volunteers from the Zhetysu region went to the Blood Center in Taldykorgan to donate blood to help those affected by the Baku-Grozny passenger plane crash near the city of Aktau on December 25, - the press service of the Zhetysu region akim reports. Young volunteers from the region were among the first to express their intention to donate blood. They are also calling on their friends and acquaintances to help those in need by donating blood. - The sudden news of the plane crash in the city of Aktau has hit us all hard. How many people died in the crash, we pray for the souls of the deceased. We came to donate blood today to help the survivors recover quickly and reunite with their loved ones safely. We hope that such a difficult situation will not happen again, - said Zaida Kurmasheva, a member of the "Assembly Youth" volunteer group. According to the regional blood center, 49 people donated blood by 12:00 today. - Young volunteers are coming to the center to donate blood for those in need who were injured in the plane crash. So far, the blood donation center in Aktau has enough blood. If there is an urgent need for blood, we are ready to send it at any time, - said Marat Doskaliyev, director of the regional blood center.  On behalf of the residents of the Zhetysu region, we express our condolences to the families and loved ones of those who died in the plane crash.   Press service of the Zhetysu region akim. Photographer: Dmitry ErofeevSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/909983

In the Zhetysu region, another new school was built to replace an adapted school. A school for 180 students with a 75-seat mini-center has been opened in the village of Koshkental, Aksu district, - the press service of the Zhetysu region akim reports. The new three-story school includes a library with an 18-seat reading room, a 40-seat cafeteria, and a 124-seat sports and assembly hall. The educational center has new modified classrooms - physics, chemistry, and biology classrooms, two multimedia classrooms, as well as workshops for girls and boys equipped with all the necessary equipment. After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the crowd toured the school. Both students, parents, and teachers are pleased with the opening of such a new facility in the village. One of them, a young specialist, a teacher of Kazakh language and literature Gulshash Aykynkyzy, shared her opinion:  - It has been more than half a century since the old building of our Koshkental secondary school was built. I myself studied in this old school, and then after graduating from university, I returned here as a teacher. The old building was dilapidated, so the school was cold, and the material and technical base was also outdated. The new school has all the necessary conditions. There is a dining room, a gym, and an assembly hall. The new building is bright, spacious, and warm. Each classroom has enough necessary equipment, and workshops are equipped.  We can confidently say that our new school meets modern requirements. It is very convenient to study and work in such a place. I am happy to contribute to the education of the younger generation, especially to work in such a school where all opportunities are provided. The opening of a new modern school in our native village with a population of over a thousand is a special news for all of us, - he said. The schoolchildren are also happy about the commissioning of the new facility: - The new school gives us ample opportunities to receive quality education, because there are new computers, all the necessary equipment, a good library, a comfortable dining room, and a large gym. Therefore, we study well and try to please our teachers with our achievements, - said 10th grade student Yerkezhan Nabi. It should be noted that 38 teachers work at the new school in Koshkental. At the same time, 175 children were admitted to the school, and 50 children to the mini-center. In total, 4 new schools with 2,700 places were commissioned in the region this year. Let us recall that in the Zhetysu region, in order to fulfill the instructions of the President, special attention is paid to improving the state of social infrastructure. In particular, since the creation of the region, the renovation of social facilities as a result of repairs and new construction has amounted to 50%.   Press service of the akim of Zhetysu region. Photographer: Zhumabai MusabekovSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/910644

In the Zhetysu region, on New Year's Eve, 109 family houses were built in Alakol, Aksu, Kerbulak and Karatal districts, - the press service of the Zhetysu region akim reports. For example, in the Alakol district, the keys to new houses were handed over to large families and socially vulnerable groups on the waiting list. Each of these houses has a total area of ​​​​60-70 square meters and a landscaped private plot. Of these, 60 new houses were purchased and 10 were built. In total, more than 1.4 billion tenge was allocated from the budget for this purpose. In particular, 41 private houses for rent were put into operation in the city of Usharal, 15 houses in the village of Kabanbay, another 10 in the village of Beskol, and 4 houses in the village of Kazakhstan. One ​​of the new owners of housing, a mother of many children from Usharal, Aizhan Zhakanbayeva: - I have been on the housing waiting list for more than 8 years, I rented a house with 6 children. Of course, this was not easy for us. The condition of the rented house is not always good. Now, our family has acquired our own house and we are happy. It is impossible to describe our joy in words. I congratulate all the new owners, - she said. And in the Aksu district, those on the waiting list were given the keys to a 3-story rental house with 24 apartments from the village of Zhansugurov. The apartments were given to socially vulnerable groups, large families, and orphans on the waiting list in the district. This house has six 2- and 3-room apartments and 12 one-room apartments. 15 residents of the villages of Basshi, Zhainak Batyr, Zhanalyk of the Kerbulak district and the village of Karazhide of the Karatal district will celebrate the New Year in their new homes. They were given the keys to their rented private houses. In total, 2,708 family houses were built and purchased in the region this year. Press service of the akim of the Zhetysu region. Photos provided by the akimats of Alakol, Aksu, Kerbulak, and Karatal districtsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/910935