The direction "green kindergarten" among preschool educational organizations has been launched in Astana, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.This program provides not only landscaping of the territory and provision of its products, but, above all, environmental education and upbringing of children.Kindergarten No. 84 "Kausar", which was one of the first to introduce the program in our city, has implemented a number of initiatives today. In particular, the Araily Astana Park was opened on the territory of the kindergarten, 70 pines were planted, 21 birch trees and 21 apple trees were planted in the Tarbieh Bakys Park.In November of this year, with the participation of children of four groups, it is planned to study on an experimental site how decarative cabbage and multiflora are grown, in the future to open a meteorological site and grow more than a hundred sunflowers and various flowers.In order to intensively carry out these works among parents, a "Gallery of paintings" was opened at the first stage of the competition "I am a landscape designer of a green kindergarten". According to the memorandum agreed with the Ministry of Ecology, the kindergarten administration intends to plant about 300 small-leaved elms along the "Roads of Health" to strengthen the respiratory tract within the framework of "Taza Kazakhstan".In addition, in the direction of "Green kindergarten" in preschool educational organizations №24, №60, №77, №84, №92 They also work to educate all children in neatness, thrift, instill environmental protection and cleanliness.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/900448

Every day, municipal services collect and export thousands of cubic meters of snow from the capital by hundreds of heavy trucks. This work is carried out around the clock in shifts, the official website of the Mayor's Office of Astana reports.During the day shift on December 11, more than 2.7 thousand road workers and over a thousand units of special equipment are engaged in snow removal work.Over the past night from December 10-11, 7 thousand cubic meters of snow were collected and transported from the capital by 545 flights.In total, about 961 thousand cubic meters of snow have been exported from the city by 75,703 flights since the beginning of the winter period.According to the rules, first of all, areas with very heavy traffic are cleared in the city so that there is no congestion on the roads. Also, areas with medium intensity are being removed from snow — squares, forecourts, sidewalks, access roads to social facilities, etc.The priority is cleaning on central streets, on passenger transport routes, bus stops and sidewalks.There are several equipped snow ranges in the capital. They are equipped with a system for reading license plates of dump trucks, video surveillance cameras are installed here, lighting is connected.We ask residents and guests of the capital to be careful on the roads, observe safety rules, and refrain from long-distance trips in case of a storm warning.In case of an emergency, call 112.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/900495

A student of the 2nd grade of the gymnasium 86 in Astana, Abdykaim Mukhammedgali, won a gold medal at the Asian Chess Championship in Thailand, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Eight-year-old champion Abdykayim previously participated in the international chess tournament "Akbulak Open-2023", became a silver medalist three times, participated in the world championships.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/900512

On the eve of the New Year holidays, the republican campaign "Fire Safety Month" has started in Astana. Employees of the capital's emergency department conducted propaganda work in the shopping center and reminded about safety during the holidays, the official website of the city akimat reports.The campaign is aimed at raising awareness of citizens about compliance with fire safety rules, especially in crowded places.According to representatives of the Department of Emergency Situations, the campaign will last until December 31 and includes a set of preventive measures. Among the main tasks are holding informational meetings, distributing memos with QR codes for access to a specialized Telegram channel, where news and tips on fire safety are published daily.At the moment, about 20 shopping centers of the capital are involved. Here, the staff of the Emergency Department actively inform visitors, explain safety standards and regulations, and also carry out inspections of fire protection systems."Special attention is paid to the technical condition of the facilities: automatic fire alarm systems, fire extinguishing and smoke removal. Evacuation routes are also being checked to exclude cases of their blocking by trade "islands". The period for elimination of violations is two months, but in exceptional cases this period may be extended. It is important to note that in most cases, the administrations of shopping centers promptly respond to our comments," said Yevgeny Gutyar, Deputy Head of the Department of State Fire Control of the Astana Emergency Department.As the holidays approach, the activity of pyrotechnics sellers is growing. The sale of fireworks and firecrackers is under the control of law enforcement agencies. From December 25 to December 31, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, together with the police, will conduct raids to exclude the illegal sale of products, including non-certified products."The sale of pyrotechnic products should be carried out exclusively at authorized points. It is important for buyers to pay attention to the availability of certificates of conformity in order to avoid danger," said Evgeny Gutyar.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/900686

At the Asian Boxing Championship, which takes place in Chiang Mai, Thailand, the first medal got into the piggy bank of the men's national team of the country, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The master of leather gloves from Astana, Sanjar Tashkent, held a tense meeting with Uzbek opponent Shodierjon Melikuziev in the final bout in the weight up to 48 kg. Unfortunately, by the decision of the judges (1:4), Sanjar was defeated and received a silver medal.21-year-old Sanjar Tashkent Bay became a two-time winner of the Asian Championship. He previously won the gold medal at the 2022 World Championships in Amman, Jordan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/900684

A session of the regional maslikhat on the approval of the budget for 2025-2027 was held in Kokshetau. Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov presented to the deputies the key directions laid down in the budget of the region.Next year, for the first time in the region, funds are planned to provide free public transport for pensioners of the city of Kokshetau. Funds are also provided for the sanatorium treatment of pensioners. About 3 billion tenge is provided for the implementation of these measures.Another significant project will be the opening of the Active Longevity Center in Kokshetau. The center will become a place to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle for the elderly.Marat Akhmetzhanov noted that these measures should be scaled up to the regions in order to cover as many residents of the region as possible.By the way, a total of 17 billion tenge will be allocated to support senior citizens, people with disabilities and improve the quality of life of the population. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/900593

More than 8 billion tenge is planned for improving the quality of nutrition of schoolchildren in Akmola region next year. This was stated at the session of the regional maslikhat on budget approval by Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov.According to the head of the region, today the region occupies the 4th position in the country in terms of the cost of food for 1 child. In 2025, it is planned to increase the cost of meals from 715 to 808 tenge per child per day.As part of the execution of the order of the Head of State, food quality control has been strengthened.The region is also actively implementing modern technologies: all schools in the region are equipped with high-speed Internet via the STARLINK satellite system.Within the framework of the Bakytty Aimak project launched in Tselinograd district, 500 teachers have already improved their qualifications.About 9 billion tenge is provided to improve conditions in educational institutions, including capital and current repairs.This year, six new modern comfortable schools have been commissioned in the region, and three more schools are also at the completion stage.The head of the region noted that these measures are aimed at creating a comfortable and effective educational environment, which will become a solid foundation for the intellectual and professional development of the youth of the Akmola region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/900608

For the first time in the country, an automatic traffic violation detection system has been installed in an ambulance in a pilot mode in the regional center. This was told by Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov at a meeting of the maslikhat on approval of the budget for 2025-2027.This project will be implemented as part of the execution of the instructions of the Head of State to ensure the safety of citizens."Sergek Patrol mobile hardware and software systems are equipped with artificial intelligence (AI), advanced cameras and radar for automatic detection of violations such as speeding, non-compliance with road marking rules and improper parking. In addition, the complex has a constant 360° panoramic view and is able to record violations at night, in any weather, even in the absence of communication. We are confident that our technologies will allow us to establish driving discipline and improve the situation with road safety in the city," said Evgeny Kim, CEO of Sergek Group.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/900619

A session of the regional maslikhat on the approval of the budget for 2025-2027 was held in Akmola region. During the event, Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov presented the key areas of the region's budget.In the structure of the approved budget, almost 60% is spent on the social block. Expenses are provided for the maintenance of medical and social institutions, measures to reduce unemployment, and social benefits. In addition, funds are provided for sanatorium treatment for pensioners and free public transport in the city of Kokshetau.At the expense of the budget, conditions are being created for the high-quality provision of preschool, secondary and vocational education in the region. In 2025, in addition to repairs in educational institutions, funds have been allocated to improve the nutrition of Akmola schoolchildren.Funds are provided for the repair and logistical equipment of medical organizations of about 6 billion tenge. Also, starting next year, payments of loans for medical workers in acute shortage specialties in the amount of 8.5 million tenge will begin.Special attention is paid to the agro-industrial sector. Thus, 51.5 billion tenge is provided for subsidizing the development of seed production and priority crops. Work is underway to update the agricultural machinery fleet. Applications for preferential loans to prepare for the sowing campaign under the Ken Dala 2 program are already available.More than 87 billion tenge has been allocated for the development of housing and communal services and transport infrastructure. The implementation of the housing purchase program for socially vulnerable segments of the population will continue. In 2024, a housing renovation program was launched in Kokshetau. Renovation of 11 local zones will be carried out in the regional center in stages.The head of the region emphasized the need for the principle of effective planning and provision of villages with equal living conditions."It is necessary to restructure the work on effective planning – from budget management to result management. This also applies to the development of design and estimate documentation for both repair and construction," Marat Akhmetzhanov noted.The governor of the region also focused on the lack of proper control over the implementation of projects by akims and heads of departments.Addressing the deputies of the region, M. Akhmetzhanov stated the need to be active in monitoring the implementation of projects.In addition, in order to ensure transparency, it was instructed to start the process of digitizing projects. This system will become one of the elements of the Situation Center, which will become a key link in data management.Summing up the results of the speech, the head of the region stressed the need to work out reserves for increasing the revenues of his own budget."Create conditions for business, with an emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises. Increase the tax base. Ultimately, this will lead to a doubling of the economy in the regions. And then you will have all the possibilities of financing from your budget," the governor of the region summed up. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/900645

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also visited an exhibition of local producers, which presented equipment for industrial enterprises and the railway industry, medical devices, medicines, workwear, household chemicals and sanitary productsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/900596

Akim of Aktobe region Askhat Shakharov reported to the President on the socio-economic development of the region. According to the mayor, the economy grew by 6% in 11 months of this year. Industrial production increased by 4%, and the volume of foreign direct investment in the first six months of this year reached 175 million dollars.The President was informed that a special economic zone will be created for the development of Aktobe Airport as a multimodal hub. Within the framework of the project, it is planned to attract more than 1.2 trillion tenge of investments and create 5,000 jobs. The Governor of the region told the Head of State about the investment projects being implemented in the region and planned for 2025-2027. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was also presented with models of new facilities under construction in Aktobe. On behalf of the President, a 700-seat drama theater and a multi-purpose stadium for 35,000 spectators will be built in the city.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/900606

The Head of State inspected the building of the Operational Management Center of the Aktobe Police Department.The facility provides round-the-clock monitoring of the situation on the ground in real time using about 15 thousand video cameras.There are 32 inspectors and 3 operators of the 102 hotline working in the center's operations room.Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Saken Sarsenov reported to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the use of digital solutions in police work.Currently, there are 5 operational management centers in Aktobe region, thanks to which 1.8 thousand criminal offenses and 187 thousand traffic violations have been identified.The President was also informed that in order to improve the efficiency of the work of the internal affairs bodies, the use of artificial intelligence technologies has begun, which analyze surveillance camera recordings and help in the search for missing people.These technologies make it possible to recognize the faces of suspects from photographs uploaded to a special platform. In addition, they record violations of traffic rules and allow you to control traffic on the roads.The Head of State drew attention to the importance of ensuring the rule of law and Order in society and stressed the need to continue working in this direction.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/900614

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was informed that 8,200 children are born in the medical institution every year, and more than 13 thousand patients receive treatment. 130 IVF procedures are carried out within the framework of the "Kazakh Sabi" project, 200 children are undergoing rehabilitation at the early intervention center.As the Head of State was told, 50 cardiac and ophthalmological operations were performed at the center for children with congenital diseases. Before the opening of the center, infants with such a diagnosis were sent to Astana for treatment.The President was also presented with the "One Day Clinic" project, which has been implemented since the beginning of the year. To date, as part of a project aimed at identifying genetic diseases in the early stages, 6,000 women have undergone medical examinations at the center.The Head of State talked with the doctors and wished them success in their work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/900618

The President visited the children's football academy, opened on the basis of the Khimik stadium in Aktobe.The sports facility, equipped with modern equipment, provides conditions for training throughout the year. Currently, 780 children are studying here in accordance with the best international standards. There are gyms, administrative, rehabilitation, therapeutic and other rooms.Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in an interview with the students and coaches of the academy, stressed that it is important to actively involve children in sports in order to protect them from negative influences.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/900624

Water industry specialists will study in the USA and Australia under the Bolashak program. In order to create such conditions, agreements were made between the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Next year, two employees of the ministry will be trained in the USA. Another specialist will take a master's degree in Australia under the Bolashak program.Recall that this year, at the initiative of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, educational programs such as "Hydrogeology" and "Water Resources" were included in the Bolashak program. As a result, Kazakhstani students have the opportunity to study them abroad."Professional development of water industry specialists is one of the main directions of the Ministry's work. To date, the agency has agreed with countries such as China, the Netherlands and France, as well as with a number of international organizations on the exchange of experience and joint training. This year, experts from the Netherlands held three seminars on flood risk management in Astana and Aktobe. As a result, 50 specialists dealing with flood control issues have deepened their knowledge," said Bolat Bekniyaz, Vice Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation.In addition, in the summer, Kazvodkhoz specialists took three-month courses in the Japanese city of Sapporo. And the deputy director of the Kyzylorda branch of the enterprise exchanged experience in South Korea.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/900385

A press tour of the facilities implemented at the request of residents this year took place in the Medeu district of Almaty.The first object was a new square with an area of 2.1 hectares, which was built on the site of an abandoned wasteland. As the akim of the Medeu district Yerkebulan Orazalin noted, previously the site was privately owned, in its place there was a fenced-in dug pit with construction debris. He has been in this form for more than two years. At the same time, residents of a nearby residential complex have repeatedly asked to organize a recreation area with children.As a result, an agreement was reached with the private owner on the transfer of the plot to communal ownership. The site has been landscaped, and now there is a small cozy park with gazebos, new playgrounds, benches and urns, new lighting poles. 175 coniferous trees were planted and 1,100 square meters were laid. m of lawn, an automatic irrigation system is organized for them.Kenzhegul Islamzhanova, a resident, often comes to the new square to relax with her grandchildren and meet with neighbors."It's wonderful that a new park has appeared in the place where there used to be an abandoned wasteland. And the most beautiful thing is that you don't have to go anywhere, you leave the house - and you're in the square. We come here every day with our grandchildren. They play, run and rejoice. There are also recreation areas for adults, you can spend time at your own pleasure and look after your grandchildren. It is very comfortable. In the evening it is even more beautiful here, there is special lighting. I am so glad that our beloved neighborhood is changing for the better!", - said the resident.The next object of the visit was secondary school No. 98, the design capacity of which increased by 300 places after the liberation of one of the buildings occupied by music school No. 8. In turn, the music school moved to a neighboring building, which was purchased by the Akimat of Almaty for these purposes.The vacated premises have been renovated and primary school students have started studying here since September of this year. Raikhan Uskenbayeva, a mother with many children, whose children study at school No. 98, noted that she took an active part in the implementation of this decision."Our school is very good, my children like studying here. But, unfortunately, over the years, the school became overloaded, and there was not enough space for children. Therefore, the decision was right that the music school moved out of our school building, and an entire building with an area of 500 sq. m. was vacated. Now they have wonderful conditions. My youngest daughter goes to the first grade, and studies in a new bright classroom, with desks and an interactive whiteboard. She runs to school every day with joy!" the parent shared.At the end of the press tour, the participants visited a new water infrastructure facility - the Balkhash clean water reservoir. This large-scale project, implemented on behalf of Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev, solved a long-standing problem with water in the upper part of the district. Today, more than 20 thousand residents of Kamenskoye Plateau, Kolsai, Yubileyny and Muztau have access to uninterrupted water supply."We used to use mountain irrigation water, sometimes we took it from water carriers. About two years ago, the water pressure became weak, because the private sector is here, everyone is watering the gardens. To solve the problem, in 2023 I personally came to a meeting with the akim's population and appealed to him. He promised that he would solve our problem. In 2024, the problem was solved, we got water! On behalf of the residents of Ladushkina Street, we express our gratitude for the stable water supply," resident Laura Kurmangalieva shared.Landscaping projects are being actively implemented in Almaty, and the program "Budget of People's Participation" makes a significant contribution to this work. Thanks to this mechanism, every resident has the opportunity to directly influence the development of their area, making the city even more cozy and comfortable to live in. Taking into account the effectiveness of the program, Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev increased the financing of the program by 18.8 billion tenge, which is 5.8 billion tenge more than last year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/899309

In Almaty, the pipeline running along Kurmangazy Street from Pushkin Street to Zenkov Street has been replaced. The length of the site, which was reconstructed this year, is 305 meters.The replaced pipeline was put into operation in 1986 and provides heat and hot water to 5 apartment buildings and 4 other facilities.In general, 20 km of heating networks have been reconstructed in the city this year on behalf of Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev. Reconstruction is carried out annually during the inter-heating period, this year it was in 6 districts of Almaty.We remind you that all information regarding movement restrictions is posted on the Almaty website.kz, in the Telegram channel @AlmatyJoly, in the social networks of district akimats and departments, as well as in the services "2GIS" and "Yandex Maps".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/899397

The exhibition "Nomads of Kazakhstan: Past and Present" has ended at the Karchag Kince Museum of Art (Hungary). The exposition included more than 200 unique exhibits telling about the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Kazakhs. The dombra of Abai Kunanbayuly, which has become a symbol of the connection of generations, attracted special attention of visitors. In general, the exhibition was visited by more than 12 thousand people."The project has aroused wide interest, which underlines the importance of cultural exchange between Kazakhstan and Hungary. Earlier, similar exhibitions were successfully held in Turkey, South Korea, Austria, Italy and the Czech Republic. The final event of the year will be the exhibition "Cultural Heritage of the Great Steppe", which will open on December 12 in Serbia. The mayor of the city pays great attention to the issues of internships, education and strengthening international relations, which in general will contribute to the development of representatives of the cultural sphere. That is why museum staff have been trained in the world's best cultural centers, including the Louvre," said Gani Mailibayev, head of the Almaty Department of Culture.By the way, the exhibition was organized by the Association of Museums of Almaty with the support of the Akimat of Almaty and the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Hungary.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/900106

The famous Italian magazine Condé Nast Traveller has published a large-scale article dedicated to Almaty and its surroundings. Lucia Galli's article and Giacomo Brezel's photographs present the city as a unique destination for travelers, combining rich culture, natural beauty and modern dynamics.The authors talk about Almaty as a place where East meets West, and traditions harmoniously coexist with modern trends.The article highlights the impressive landscapes: the majestic Ile-Alatau mountains, the "singing" dunes of the Altyn-Emel National Park, the mystical Kaindy Lake with flooded forest, the picturesque Kolsai Lakes and the unique Charyn Canyon. The natural heritage is complemented by vibrant urban attractions such as Panfilov Street, the Green Bazaar and the Kok-Tobe observation deck.The magazine highlights the gastronomic richness of the metropolis: from traditional Kazakh cuisine to modern restaurants offering neo-nomadic interpretations of local dishes.Almaty, with its cultural heritage, architecture and hospitality, appears in the article as a center of attraction for tourists looking for inspiration and new discoveries.Earlier, an article about Almaty as an attractive tourist destination was published in CNN Travel, one of the world's largest sources on travel and tourism. These publications confirm that Almaty is becoming one of the most promising tourist destinations in Central Asia, attracting travelers from all over the world with its unique combination of natural splendor and cultural diversity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/900123

On December 12, at 20:30, a football match will be held at the Central Stadium of Almaty within the framework of the UEFA Conference League tournament between Astana and Chelsea teams.Ticket InformationDue to the increased demand and activity of scammers who previously sold fake tickets, the Almaty Sports Department recommends that football fans purchase tickets in advance on the service Zakazbiletov.kz . We kindly ask you not to use the services of intermediaries. To avoid resale and speculation, the purchased tickets will be registered and will be sent to the fans by e-mail only on the day of the match. There will be no opportunity to purchase them at the ticket offices of the stadium. Upon entering the stadium, fans will be checked for the availability of a ticket and the matching of the name on the ticket, after which they will be personally searched and a barcode will be read to verify the authenticity of the ticket.Information on road closuresFans are also advised to arrive at the Central Stadium in advance to avoid crowding at the entrance and use public transport to avoid traffic congestion.The entrance to the Central Stadium for football fans will be open at 18:00. In order to prevent traffic jams in the territory adjacent to the stadium, from 18:30 to 00:00 on December 12, traffic will be restricted on Abai Avenue (from Baitursynov Street to Mukanov), Satpayev Street (from Baitursynov Street to Baizakov) will be completely blocked and patrol police units will be deployed on nearby streets.Information for fansWe draw the attention of fans to the fact that on December 12, subzero weather is expected in the city, the air temperature will be about -11 degrees, so you should put on warm comfortable clothes. Due to security measures, thermos flasks are prohibited from entering the stadium. There will be outlets for fans inside the arena where they can buy hot drinks and snacks. Additionally, 60 bio toilets will be installed around the stadium, including for people with disabilities. Transfer InformationThe Mayor's Office of the city will organize 8 free bus routes, 10 buses each, for the convenience of fans who want to get to the Central Stadium and back. The locations of the collection points can be viewed on the 2GIS service.Mkr. Kalkaman (City Hospital stop No. 7) - The Central stadium.Mkr. Orbita (intersection of Mustafin-Toraighyrov streets) - The Central stadium.Ainabulak MKR (intersection of Makataeva-Pavlodarskaya streets) is the Central Stadium.The stop "Halyk Arena" (direction north) is the Central Stadium.The stop of the railway station Almaty-1 is the Central Stadium.The Rayymbek Batyr metro Station is the Central Stadium.PSC of Nauryzbay district is the Central stadium.Stop at the intersection of Momyshuly-Monke bi streets - Central Stadium.The transport will start running from 16:00 and will leave as soon as it is full.We ask car owners and citizens to understand the temporary inconveniences and plan their route in advance. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/900198