The exhibition "Cultural Heritage of the Great Steppe", organized by the Museum of the History of Almaty with the support of the Akimat of Almaty and the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Republic of Serbia, opened in the Palace of Princess Lubica, which is part of the Museum of the City of Belgrade.The exhibition features more than 220 exhibits from the funds of the Association of Museums of Almaty. The exhibition introduces visitors to the history and culture of the people of the Great Steppe, including traditions, way of life and philosophy. Residents and tourists of Serbia show great interest in the exhibition, admiring the culture and traditions of the Kazakh people.The opening of this exhibition was attended by Tamara Vucic, wife of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Dejan Savic, Adviser to the President of Serbia on Cultural Issues, representatives of the Serbian political establishment, the diplomatic corps, academic and scientific circles, heads of public organizations, cultural figures and the media.In his speech, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Serbia, Madi Atamkulov, thanked the Museum of the History of Almaty for creating a unique exhibition and a chance to show the rich heritage of the Great Steppe. He noted that this is the first exhibition here in the Balkans, representing the history and culture of the people of the Great Steppe.The exhibition will run until January 12th.It is worth noting that earlier, as part of the development of international cultural cooperation, the Almaty City Museum Association, with the support of the Almaty Mayor's Office, held exhibitions in Italy, Austria, Turkey, South Korea, Prague, Hungary, and the Association's staff were trained at the National Monument Center of France and the Scientific Center of Singapore.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/906852

Snowfall started in Almaty from 8:00 this morning, which is expected to end before 21:00. 603 units of special equipment and 1,034 road workers are involved in dealing with the consequences of the snowfall.There are 130 sand spreaders on duty, including the Epoka, Jetbroom and other models. Special attention is paid to the mountainous areas of the city, where 28 sand spreaders are used south of Al-Farabi Avenue to treat roads with anti-icing materials.Small-sized machinery in the amount of 70 units is engaged in sprinkling sidewalks, public transport stops and parking areas.After the snowfall that took place on December 15-16 in Almaty, the massive removal of snow from main streets was completed during the night period. 45,500 m3 of snow was removed in four days. The entire planned volume of snow removal has been completed.According to RSE Kazhydromet, the height of the new snow cover today will be up to 9 mm. The daytime air temperature is about 0°C with a decrease at night to -9...-11°C. No precipitation is expected on December 21, with daytime temperatures of -5...-7°C.Municipal services of the city continue to work in an enhanced mode to ensure safety on the roads. Residents of the city are urged to be careful and be careful on the roads.It is also recommended to temporarily refrain from trips to the skating rink "Medeu" and the ski resort "Shymkent" until the end of the snowfall. This can create an increased load on traffic, making it more difficult to clean roads.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/906859

Preparations for the New Year are continuing in Almaty. In addition to the design of iconic objects and buildings, the installation of MAFas and Christmas trees, public transport has been decorated in the metropolis.100 buses and 50 trolleybuses, decorated in a festive theme, began to run around the city.Almatyelectrotrans LLP emphasized that the fleet tried to create an atmosphere of celebration and comfort for citizens and passengers."Decorating buses and trolleybuses is our contribution to creating a New Year's mood in Almaty," said Alexander Beisembiev, head of the company.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/906863

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An expanded board meeting on the results of 2024 was held today at the Ministry of Justice, chaired by Minister Azamat Eskarayev.The meeting was attended by Yerzhan Zhienbayev, Assistant to the President for Legal Affairs, representatives of the Presidential Administration, Government Staff, deputies of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Prosecutor General's Office and the legal community.During the meeting, the Vice Ministers reported on the results achieved in the supervised areas of activity.In his speech, the Minister outlined the main areas that should be emphasized when performing the tasks facing the justice authorities."Ensuring the rights and interests of citizens when adopting legislation is a top priority. The law that is implemented, i.e. embodied in the legal behavior of citizens and the law enforcement activities of government agencies, is of high quality. In this regard, in order to ensure the effectiveness of rulemaking, the development of legislation should take into account the totality of factors affecting the law enforcement practice of public authorities to ensure human rights," said the Head of the Department.Having defined the task of educating citizens in the spirit of respect and strict observance of the requirements of the law, the Minister instructed to unify the methods of legal education and ensure their effectiveness in practice.It is also instructed to take exhaustive measures aimed at ensuring the completeness and timeliness of the execution of all judicial acts.At the same time, Azamat Eskarayev stressed the need to introduce modern approaches and use new information technologies to ensure the availability of legal aid and its high quality.Summing up the meeting, the leadership of the Ministry also set priorities in the field of forensic examination, protection of intellectual property rights and digitalization.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/906522

Farmers of the two regions have fully paid off with the Food Corporation under the forward grain purchase agreements, which they concluded in early spring 2024.In total, the grain operator allocated 40.7 billion tenge to finance field work this year.Of these, agricultural producers in the East Kazakhstan region received over 1 billion tenge, which allowed them to contract the supply of more than 13 thousand tons of grain for the future harvest. As of December 20, the agricultural enterprises of the region fulfilled their obligations to the Food Corporation.Agrarians of Pavlodar region have signed contracts in the amount of 687.1 million tenge. To date, farms have supplied 8.3 thousand tons of grain to the corporation's elevators, or 100% under forward contracts in 2024.The three leaders also included agricultural enterprises of Kostanay region, which have returned 137.1 thousand tons of agricultural products worth 10.7 billion tenge to the grain fund of the Food Corporation. This represents 96.4% of the contracted volumes of the 2024 forward.The largest number of applications for financing the forward purchase were submitted by farmers of the main grain-growing regions: North Kazakhstan, Kostanay and Akmola regions. Thus, farmers of North Kazakhstan region contracted products for 18.8 billion tenge, the return under the forward contracts in 2024 amounted to 14.8 billion tenge or 190.1 thousand tons. Agricultural enterprises of the Akmola region received more than 9 billion tenge as state support. To date, they have supplied 87.9 thousand tons of grain to the grain elevators of the Food Corporation, which is 78.4% of the contracted volume.Under the terms of the forward contract, farmers undertake to return the funds received after harvesting in the form of marketable grain. Since September, the elevators of the Food Corporation have received 502.4 thousand tons of grain of the new crop under forward contracts.The forward purchase program is implemented annually to support agricultural producers. In 2024, 324 agricultural enterprises were funded under this program. Also, in order to assist small and medium-sized farms in the marketing of products, the Food Corporation conducts direct purchase of surplus grain. Another program of the grain operator provides assistance to small agricultural producers in selling crop products to foreign markets. Thus, contracts worth $19.5 million were signed under the grain export consolidation program.As of today, the Food Corporation's fund has received 729 thousand tons of grain from the 2024 harvest under all financing programs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/906489

The A. I. Baraev Grain Farming Center is working on the breeding of bare oats, which has already established itself as a promising grain and food crop.In Kazakhstan, from 200 to 240 thousand hectares of oats are cultivated annually, with gross harvests of 280-335 thousand tons. This number includes both filmy and newly zoned bare-grain varieties.Currently, only filmy varieties of oats are actively used in Kazakhstan. A.I. Baraev NPCKH LLP continues breeding experiments with nudibranch forms, the purpose of which is to create new highly effective hybrids.In 2023, a new naked variety of spring oats was transferred to the State Commission for Variety Testing of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This achievement was the result of careful hybridization work, during which a variety with high agronomic characteristics, including resistance to lodging and drought, was created. The growing season of the new variety is only 76-82 days, and the crude protein content ranges from 17.38%, which is higher than the established standard.It is assumed that further breeding of naked oats will not only increase the production of this crop, but also increase its attractiveness to consumers due to improved nutritional qualities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/906515

Asylkhan Juvashev, Chairman of the Management Board of JSC Food Corporation, and Yao San, Head of SHIJIXIANGHE Agribusiness Group, held talks on cooperation in organizing stable grain supplies for the future processing plant. The meeting was also attended by representatives of KAZAKH INVEST.On the eve, representatives of the Chinese delegation headed by Ma Hunhan, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Dalian Hesheng Holdings Group of Companies, met with Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, where the parties discussed the implementation of a promising project in Kazakhstan.A complex for deep grain processing is planned to be built in the Akmola region. At the initial stage, the plant will process 1 million tons of wheat per year, with a further increase in capacity to 3 million tons. The Chinese partners consider the Food Corporation as one of the potential suppliers of grain. Asylkhan Juvashev, Chairman of the Management Board of Food Corporation JSC, said during the negotiations, the state grain operator is ready to ensure stable utilization of the enterprise by providing the necessary volumes of products.The implementation of a high-tech project in a grain-growing region will stimulate the development of agriculture, as well as help establish guaranteed sales of agricultural products of Kazakhstani farmers.The Chinese multidisciplinary company Dalian Hesheng Holdings holds a technological patent in the field of wheat processing and fermentation, and uses advanced digital technologies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/906545

As the Minister of Emergency Situations, for me, the fight against corruption is not just a duty, but a personal responsibility. We stand guard over the safety of our citizens, and every day we must act honestly and openly in order to earn their trust and ensure the well-being of the country. Eliminating corruption from the civil protection system is our main goal, and we are taking all necessary measures to achieve it. In 2022, at the initiative of the Head of State, the Concept of Anti-Corruption Policy for 2022-2026 was approved. Inspired by this important step, the Ministry of Emergency Situations developed and implemented an Action Plan for the implementation of anti-corruption policy, as well as a departmental Anti-Corruption program, which became the basis for changes in the work of the entire system. It is important to us that every employee knows that no attempt at corruption will remain without consequences. We have implemented an anti-corruption compliance service and developed an internal policy aimed at preventing conflicts of interest and minimizing corruption risks. Based on an in-depth analysis, we have created a register of positions where corruption is more likely, and introduced positions of compliance officers who constantly monitor compliance with anti-corruption standards and help strengthen a culture of honesty. I want to emphasize that the fight against corruption in the Ministry of Emergency Situations is not only a matter for special services, but also the personal responsibility of each head. We have implemented the principle of personal responsibility, according to which any corruption among employees can lead to the strictest measures, including dismissal. It is important that all our colleagues understand that honesty and openness are the foundation on which we build our work. In 2023, in cooperation with the Anti—Corruption Service, the agency launched the Integrity check project, a system for verifying the integrity of employees. This project has already shown excellent results, clearly proving that prevention and attention to each employee help prevent negative phenomena. In 2023 alone, 45 reports of attempted bribes were received, and all of these cases were referred to the Anti-Corruption Service for further investigation. In 2024, we continued this course. More than 1,200 events were organized, including visits to correctional facilities, where employees could see the consequences of corruption with their own eyes. We actively involve our employees in corruption trials so that they see in practice the importance of combating this evil. We pay special attention to the field of public services. All 12 public services provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations are now available in electronic format through the E-Licensing portal. This solution avoids personal contact between employees and applicants, which in turn minimizes the risk of corruption. In addition, we continue to automate control and supervision processes. The Smart Data Ukimet platform eliminates the influence of the human factor when compiling lists of objects for preventive inspections, which makes the process more transparent and objective. To increase the transparency of work in the field of fire control, we have equipped departments with video recorders, which allows us to record any violations and actions of employees in real time. At the moment, we have already purchased 1142 video recorders, which significantly improves the monitoring of compliance with standards. The first results of our work are already yielding positive results. In the first 10 months of 2024, we have achieved a significant reduction in the number of corruption offenses — from 20 cases to 7. This result inspires us to continue in the same spirit and confirms that the chosen path is effective. I firmly believe that it is possible to eradicate corruption in the system. We will work honestly, openly and with full dedication. After all, this is the only way, thanks to strict control and common determination, we will be able to ensure the safety and trust of citizens, and our work will become an example to follow in other areas. Genghis ArinovMajor GeneralMinister of Emergency SituationsThe Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/906468

The Kazvodkhoz branch of the Zhetisu region has updated special equipment for the transportation of inert materials, for loading and unloading building materials. The vehicles will be used during the reconstruction and repair of hydraulic structures and will ensure more efficient operation during floods.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/906312

On the initiative of the Department of Agriculture of the Zhetisu region, an agricultural fair of producers of the region will be held in the city of Taldykorgan on December 21, 2024.Venue and time: Taldykorgan, Konaeva Street, 22, Zhastar Sports Palace, starting at 8.00.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/906331

In 2024, more than 12,000 preventive measures among children and adolescents were carried out in Kazakhstan. Juvenile police officers actively interact with educational institutions, conducting classes on children's rights and identifying students who are prone to delinquency.Over 94,000 such meetings were organized during the year, which contributes to the formation of a safe environment in schools. One of the important tasks was the fight against illegal content on the Internet. Since the beginning of the year, more than 35,000 illegal resources have been identified, including 127 sites promoting violence and suicide. Actively responding to such threats helps to prevent negative effects on adolescents and reduce the risk of their involvement in illegal activities. These measures are already yielding results: juvenile delinquency has decreased by 6%. The largest decrease is observed in homicides (-29%), thefts (-19%) and robberies (-15%). Involving parents, educators, and the police in joint preventive work helps create a safe future for children.@KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/906320

The results of the Dostyk-2024 competition of ethnocultural associations, held under the motto "Unity is in diversity!", were summed up in the Abai region. This competition is aimed at activating the work of ethno-cultural associations, strengthening social harmony, unity and preserving the cultural heritage of all ethnic groups living in the region.The Dostyk-2024 platform has become a place to share experiences, creative achievements and projects aimed at developing a united, cohesive society in which culture and the contribution of each ethnic group are valued."For three decades, we have been tirelessly saying that Kazakhstan is a sacred land where representatives of over 130 nationalities live in peace and harmony. And indeed it is! Thanks to peace and friendship, creative work and common faith in the future, a new generation of Kazakhstanis has grown up on the canons of tolerance, for whom the "Great Steppe" is a single land. We are one people and we have a common future! Therefore, the award of the DOSTYK Prize, first of all, symbolizes unity, friendship and cooperation. And on the eve of the New Year 2025, the year of the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, I want to express my gratitude to all of you, wish you good health, good spirits and new achievements for the benefit of our Motherland!" said the governor of the region in his speech.This year, the winners were determined in four nominations. Andrey Alekseevich Artyomov was awarded the Birlik public Gold Medal of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan for his significant contribution to strengthening the unity of the country, preserving peace and harmony, and developing spiritual culture.Among the laureates of the competition, Askerbek Omarbekuly Molbayev was awarded a Certificate of Honor from the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan for his contribution to strengthening unity and social harmony, Sairash Nurtaevna Ibraeva was awarded a Letter of Appreciation from the Assembly for the development of spiritual values, Oralkhan Imangalievich Sartayev received a Certificate of Honor from the Ministry of Culture and Information for his active public activities.The winners were awarded in four categories: "For high creativity and professionalism", "For contribution to the development of spiritual unity and national harmony", For contribution to the development of civil society and youth organizations", as well as in the nomination "Popularization of traditions and customs".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/906359

Serik Shapkenov received citizens who had distinguished themselves in public and public service, who had made a significant contribution to the socio-economic and cultural development of the country, and to strengthening friendship and cooperation between peoples.They were awarded the awards approved by the order "On awarding State Awards of the Republic of Kazakhstan" No. 675 dated October 16, 2024 and No. 733 dated December 13, 2024.Director of the State State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "Saraishyk" Abelseit Mukhtar was awarded the Order of "Kurmet", and the dispatcher of the city electric grid dispatcher service of Atyrau-Zharyk JSC Serik Ryspaev was awarded the Order of "Enbek danky" of the III degree.The Yeren Enbegi Ushin medal was awarded to Bakytzhan Kultekenov, Director of Kazcomservice LLP, Askar Mukhambetaliev, Director of Techinzhstrooy LLP, Kenzhebek Myrzagaliev, Director of Orlan LLP, Maksat Saduakasov, Regional Director of Pavlodar River Port JSC, Dias Amanov, Energy Engineer of the Atyrau Oblysy Su Arnasy Energy Service, Head of the Electrotechnical laboratory. electrical workshop of Atyrau Thermal Power Plant JSC Asylbek Kuanov, locksmith of the 5th category for maintenance of main heating networks of site No. 3 of Atyrau Thermal Networks JSC Rollan Kulekeshov, master of the 5th tariff category for operation and repair of underground gas pipelines of the service for operation and repair of gas networks of PF JSC "Qazaqgazaimak" Anatoly Makeev.Also at the event, according to the decision of Atyrau regional Maslikhat No.111-VIII dated September 27, 2024, the title of "Honorary Citizen of Atyrau region" was awarded to Mazhit Sagiyev, a veteran of education, Khalidulla Daueshov, a veteran of the prosecutor's office, and Nurim Orazbayev, a veteran of internal affairs.Bisengali Salakhidenov, an employee of Kaspiy Neft JSC, was awarded the badge "Honored Worker of the Oil and Gas Sector" of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/906299

The results of sports achievements in 2024 were summed up in the Almaty region and the Khan Taniri award ceremony was held. The ceremony was organized at the Konaev House of Culture."Our region is known not only in the country, but also abroad for its sporting achievements. Therefore, we pay special attention to the issues of financing, organizing the preparation process and strengthening the material and technical base. This tradition will be continued in the future," said Marat Sultangaziev, Akim of the Almaty region.The Khan Tangiri Award was presented in eight nominations: "Best Athlete", "Best Coach", "Best Sports Club", "Best Sports Institution", "Best Sports Federation", "Best Sports District" and "Best Sports Club".180 to the award ceremony. The event was attended by athletes, coaches, sports veterans, specialists and journalists. At the end of the year, the winners were awarded badges, certificates of honor from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Akim of the Almaty region and the regional Department of Physical Culture and Sports, as well as cash prizes. Olympic participants: stand-up artists Asem Orynbai, Eduard Yeshchenko, Maria Dmitrienko and Nikita Chiryukin.In 2024, more than 16 billion tenge was allocated from the regional budget for physical education and sports development. This financial support included 242 leading athletes, whose scholarships range from 51,000 to 500,000 tenge.At the end of the year, athletes from the Almaty region won 2,258 medals, 789 of them gold. This is one of the best indicators in Kazakhstan. During the year, the region has trained 5 international-class masters of sports, 46 masters of sports and 1,189 candidates for masters of sports.Special attention in the field is paid to mass sports. Since the beginning of the year, 4,557 sporting events have been organized, 41.4% of the population is engaged in physical education.In order to train young athletes, there are 25 sports schools for children and teenagers, which have more than 23 thousand students. Children and teenagers train in 67 sports.< There are 1,891 sports facilities operating in the Almaty region today. In 2025, it is planned to build 15 more new facilities, and design estimates for four sports buildings are being developed.The award ceremony was organized by the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Almaty region and the Regional Center for Physical Culture and Sports. Education and sports development.The position of the Almaty region in the sports field is being strengthened and continues to educate a new generation of champions, training athletes at a high level and developing infrastructure.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/906059

Today, on December 19 of this year, within the framework of the Taza Kazakhstan program, an environmental event was also held in Semey with the participation of students of the Avicenna Medical College. The staff of the Central City Library organized a meeting with an environmental expert on the topic "My nature is my destiny." The main purpose of the events is the education of ecological culture, the formation of a sense of responsibility for environmental protection and respect for nature. The event was attended by an invited expert, a representative of the Department of Ecology of the Abai region, who spoke in detail about the key environmental problems of the region. Among the most pressing issues, he highlighted the growing amount of waste, insufficient landscaping and pollution of water bodies. The expert stressed that solving these problems is possible only with the active involvement of every resident of the region, starting with small but regular steps — sorting household garbage, abandoning single-use plastic and participating in landscaping campaigns. During the event, the participants discussed topical environmental issues. The students proposed specific initiatives, such as organizing volunteer actions to clean up the banks of the Irtysh and creating an online platform for teaching the basics of environmental behavior. This also includes workshops on waste recycling, tree planting campaigns, and open lectures for residents.Special attention was paid to the role of educational institutions in the environmental education of young people. The meeting participants noted that environmental education should begin at an early age and be integrated into the educational process.The Taza Kazakhstan program has become a real mobilization of forces: 118,850 people took part in it, including representatives of 3,646 organizations and institutions. 2,127 pieces of equipment were involved in the work. As a result, 105,209 yards were cleared, 55,169 tons of garbage were taken to landfills of solid household waste (MSW).239 parks and squares have been cleaned throughout the region, the area around 395 monuments has been landscaped, and 772 square meters of paving stones have been repaired. 148,440 trees and 9822 shrubs were planted. Harvesting activities covered 1,087 social and 2,280 industrial facilities, as well as 971 reservoirs, including artificial ones. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/905662

As part of the working trip, Akim of the region Abai Nurlan Urankhayev got acquainted with the state of socially significant facilities in the village of Kainar in the Zhanasemey district. During the visit, acute problems were identified and priority measures were identified to improve the infrastructure and living conditions of local residents.The first object of the visit is the Kainar village sports and recreation complex, which includes a wrestling hall, two game halls and a gym with a total area of 720 square meters. meters.The second object of the visit was the Abralinsky Rural Hospital, located in the village of Kainar. The medical center has a capacity of 20 beds and serves six settlements, including the villages of Algabas, Ainabulak and Akbulak. There are 7 doctors, 32 employees of the secondary and 12 junior medical staff. The facility is in need of major repairs: it requires the replacement of electrical networks, plumbing, sewage systems, heating pipes, windows and doors, as well as the renovation of the flooring with the removal of old tiles.He also got acquainted with the work of the House of Culture, where the Kaynar Folk Theater, the song and dance ensemble, and the Meyzek children's model ensemble are actively operating. Special attention was paid to the condition of the facilities and the prospects for their modernization.Among the educational facilities, Nurlan Urankhaev visited the Begalin Secondary School. Currently, 147 schoolchildren and 14 children in the pre-school group study here. The school has 14 classrooms, two of which have been renovated this year. The institution is connected to high-speed Internet. It was instructed to consider the possibility of updating the material and technical base of the institution, as well as attracting additional teachers to improve the quality of education.Following the visit, Nurlan Urankhayev instructed to step up work on the modernization of social facilities and establish closer cooperation with the population."We can no longer postpone solving the accumulated problems. Hospitals, schools, cultural and sports facilities require immediate action. It is necessary to complete the preparation of projects for major repairs and modernization of key facilities as soon as possible. Effectiveness and practical benefits should be visible in each solution. I repeat: Our main priority is the quality of people's lives. All resources should be directed to solving problems quickly and without unnecessary excuses," the mayor said.To improve the quality of life of the residents of the district, 2,900 meters of street lighting will be installed in 2025. At the moment, a defective certificate has been prepared for the replacement of 20 metal supports and 108 LED lights. To prevent accidents, six Cattle Crossing road signs will be installed along the Semey-Kainar highway in 2025. It is planned to increase the length of snow retention from the current 50 meters to 250 meters. Estimates are being prepared for the repair of six intra-village streets with a total length of 5 km.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/905893

During a working trip to the village of Kainar in the Zhanasemy district, akim of the region Nurlan Urankhaev met with elders of the Abralinsky rural district. During the conversation, the elders shared their views on the current state of the region, raising a number of pressing issues. Among them are problems with land plots, lighting, and the need for major repairs to the boiler rooms at the school.The head of the region listened attentively to the elders, assuring them that the issues raised were under control and would not be ignored."I try to visit rural areas of the region as often as possible, to meet with residents and, in particular, with you, dear aksakals. I listen to your conversations, I learn from your life experience. No one knows the situation on the ground better than you do. Therefore, first of all, we are listening to you. Your opinions will be taken into account when addressing current issues. The Abralinsky rural district is under my special control," the governor of the region said.At the end of the trip, the head of the region instructed the heads of departments and the akim of the district to develop a roadmap for the development of rural districts of the Zhanasemey district. This document will take into account the specifics of each village.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/905899

Actual questions on UAPF 1) Please tell me how the minimum adequacy thresholds will change in 2025?The minimum adequacy threshold (MAT) for 2025 has not changed and remains at the level of 2023 and 2024.MAT - minimum adequacy threshold - is the minimum amount of pension savings required to provide a monthly pension not lower than the minimum pension. Therefore, when withdrawing savings from the UAPF, the amount must remain within this threshold, which differs depending on the age of the contributor.MAT is determined based on socio-economic indicators, as well as projected calculations of future pension contributions (from the minimum wage), investment returns, the minimum state basic pension payment, the minimum pension, and the subsistence minimum for calculating the amount of basic social benefits.Let us remind you that in 2021, Kazakhstanis were given the opportunity to use pension surpluses (over MAT) to improve housing conditions, receive treatment, or transfer money to trust management. Detailed information is available on the UAPF website. 2) Is there a ceiling on pension benefit payments from the pension fund??The amount of pension benefits from UAPF is not limited. It depends on the amount of pension savings and is calculated individually. The amount of savings is multiplied by 6.5% and divided by 12. This is how the monthly payment is obtained. Each year it will increase by 5%. The minimum payment from UAPF must be at least 70% of the subsistence minimum, and the maximum is not limited. It is worth noting that pension savings are paid until exhausted. 3) Is it true that UAPF manages pension savings at its own discretion? Are pension savings spent on various projects?This is not true. The objectives of UAPF are to keep records of savings, including investment income, pay pension benefits, and provide services for the formation of pension capital to contributors and beneficiaries. The Fund is not involved in investing pension savings of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Pension assets are managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as investment portfolio managers since 2021. All actions are carried out in accordance with the approved Investment Declaration. The list of financial instruments permitted for acquisition at the expense of pension assets for the National Bank is approved by the Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and for investment portfolio managers - by the Resolution of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market.This means that all pension assets are invested in permitted financial instruments - government securities, bonds, deposits, and so on. Trustees have their own strategies for investing pension assets and independently determine the structure of the investment portfolio within the framework of the investment declaration. The choice of specific investment instruments is based on the strategy of the trustee and his tasks to ensure the reliability and return on investments. 4) What types of retirement pensions does UAPF pay??Currently, the pension consists of three components: basic, solidarity and funded. UAPF pays only the funded component, while the basic and solidarity pensions are paid by the state. However, to assign pension benefits from UAPF at the expense of compulsory types of contributions in connection with reaching the retirement age, as well as to assign a basic and solidarity pension, beneficiaries must contact the Government for Citizens (PSC) at their place of residence. Pension benefits from UAPF at the expense of compulsory pension contributions (CPC), compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC) are provided to persons who have pension savings in UAPF: men who have reached the retirement age of 63 years. For women, the age threshold will change over time. from January 1, 2024 - upon reaching 61 years; from January 1, 2028 - upon reaching 61.5 years; from January 1, 2029 - upon reaching 62 years; from January 1, 2030 – upon reaching 62.5 years; from January 1, 2031 – upon reaching 63 years;Persons who have reached 55 years of age, for whom compulsory occupational pension contributions have been paid in total for at least 84 calendar months at the time of applying for a pension payment, subject to the termination of employment in jobs with hazardous working conditions, the professions of which are provided for by the list approved by the authorized state body, can also begin to receive pension savings as part of a special social benefit and you must also apply for it at the PSC.Prior to reaching retirement age, persons with disabilities of the first or second group, established indefinitely, can receive pension payments. In this case, you must contact the UAPF divisions or through your personal account on the UAPF website.All these benefits are made according to the schedule, that is, monthly.Voluntary pension contributions can be received from the age of 50 or due to disability. Beneficiaries set their amount and frequency themselves. 5) After a person's death, savings remain in the UAPF or are transferred to the state?All savings of the contributor are his/her property and are inherited. The family of the deceased may receive funeral payments, and the remaining money is distributed among the heirs. The amount of the funeral payment is 94 monthly calculation indices, but not more than the savings in the account. The savings remaining in the account are inherited in the manner established by the Civil Code. This may be inheritance by will, which may indicate persons who are not family members. If a will was not made, then the inheritance of pension savings is carried out between family members according to the same rules as for any other property of the deceased. Close relatives (wife/husband, children, parents) are called "first-order heirs by law". The further order, in the absence of first-order heirs, is established by civil law.If the heir/heirs provide the list of documents in full, UAPF makes the payment within 10 working days from the date of acceptance or receipt of the documents by UAPF. The funds will be transferred to the bank account of the heir/heirs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/905902

In the field of Housing and Communal Services, the plan for the main economic indicators has been fulfilled for 11 months of this year. The short-term economic indicator was 112.3%. This was announced today by Akim of the region Beibit Isabayev during a briefing at the Central Communications Service under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Astana, the press service of Akim of the region Zhetisu reports.According to Beibit Isabayev, among the sectors, the growth in agriculture amounted to 3.7% or 405.3 billion tenge, in industry – 3.6% or 10.5 billion tenge. Housing commissioning amounted to 4.4% or 283.7 thousand square meters, while construction work increased 1.4 times, and trade volume – 1.3 times.- Since the beginning of the year, 396 billion tenge of investments have been attracted to the economy of the Zhetisu region with an increase of 38%, including private investments of 291 billion tenge. In general, the state budget received 286 billion tenge, including the local budget increased 1.6 times and amounted to 106 billion tenge," the governor of the region said.Press service of the akim of Zhetisu regionPhotographers: Zhenis Isskabai, Dmitry YerofeyevSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/905706