The free Smart Astana mobile application provides the services necessary for a comfortable stay for residents of the capital in full. More than 70 online services in the application allow you to instantly access important information about health and education, utilities and city services, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.According to the Department of Digitalization and Public Services of Astana, one of the most functional and useful services in the Smart Astana mobile application is the "Transport" section, designed to make the daily activities of drivers comfortable. Up-to-date information on the technical inspection of a vehicle and traffic congestion is published here.And through the Radio app, car owners start every day in high spirits and vigilantly watch the road. Car passengers also hear important news in the world and the country and while away the road to the rhythm of good music.And in the section "Vehicle inspection" you can get up-to-date information about the condition of the vehicle inspection. To do this, it is enough to enter the state number of the vehicle. It also indicates when the technical inspection period expires. It is also possible to quickly find the nearest car inspection points.The Paid Parking Map section displays the location of paid parking in the city, the parking number and the total number of places, which helps to save time and choose the optimal location.The traffic information section is also the most effective for drivers. Up-to-date information about traffic jams on the road will help the car owner plan a route in advance and get acquainted with the situation on the roads in real time. In addition, road surface notifications are regularly updated in this section, which allows you to find out about any changes in the city's road conditions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/899777

On the eve of the International Human Rights Day, the Public Foundation "Special Holidays", the intellectual club of lawyers and mediators QORGAU, together with the representative office of Rossotrudnichestvo in Kazakhstan, organized an inclusive forum "Society for All" in Astana, the official sai of the capital's akimat reports.The main purpose of the forum is to familiarize with programs in various fields aimed at improving the quality of life of people with disabilities.The discussions involve Kazakhstani and foreign experts in the field of protecting the rights of people with disabilities, as well as experts, scientists, representatives of government agencies and non-governmental organizations, psychologists, lawyers and mediators.Special attention is paid to reforms in education, healthcare and the social sphere. The participants consider the protection of children's rights and the development of volunteer inclusive programs, discuss changes in the field of culture and sports aimed at integrating people with disabilities into public life, including the accessibility of housing for people with disabilities, improving the state program in this area and creating conditions for unhindered access to housing."This is the second year we have been holding an inclusive society forum. Society should be open and accessible to everyone, regardless of its characteristics. It is important that government programs actually reach people. Such events help to see what is happening in practice," said Botagoz Igenbayeva, President of the Special Holidays Public Foundation.The organizers noted that the Society for All forum was an important step in the development of inclusive approaches. This event serves as an important platform for dialogue between the state and society and the search for solutions to integrate people with disabilities into various spheres of life. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/900384

Deputy akim of Astana Yevgeny Glotov and representatives of departmental organizations: Astana Invest and the management of the Astana Development Center held a meeting in the front office of Astana Invest, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Current projects and plans for the coming year were discussed at the meeting."The country has created all the necessary conditions for investors. Last year, by the decree of the head of state, an investment headquarters was established and regular meetings of the regional investment headquarters are held. Local and executive bodies, as well as public utilities, are ready to provide the necessary support for the implementation of investment projects in the territory of the capital," deputy mayor of Astana Yevgeny Glotov said.Astana Invest front office has been operating since the beginning of the year. Provides comprehensive support to local and foreign investors who are implementing investment projects in the city.The work of the office, located in the business center "Affari" on A. Mambetov Street, is organized on the principle of "one window", which simplifies the process of attracting and supporting investors and providing public services. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/900439

In Astana, a comprehensive fight is being carried out aimed at preventing the cost of gambling. To date, in order to combat ludomania, the Jarqyn bolashaq project is being implemented at the initiative of the Youth Resource Center "Astana zhastary", the official website of the capital's mayor's office reports.The Jarqyn bolashaq project will help teenagers and young people find a profitable alternative to gambling and protect themselves from scammers. As part of the project, psychologists and addictologists will give lectures."At the meeting, the topic of ways to prevent gambling addiction was discussed. We also talk about life values. Values serve as the basis for the development of an active position of the individual, self-knowledge, the formation of the worldview of the younger generation. Such lectures will increase the legal literacy of young people," said Azamat Zhamankarayev, an addictologist.According to him, in most cases, the only reason for the appearance of a bad habit in a child is a bad environment. In addition to thinning the pocket, gambling addiction also brings trouble to parents and loved ones."The child does not take responsibility for himself, that is, he continues to play. And he keeps the debt on the shoulders of his parents. He may even hide what he owes. To get out of the impasse, he takes cash on credit. In a word, he does not know that he is in debt. His bottom leads to drugs. Today, children aged 16-17 are becoming addicted to gambling. If a person is able to control his actions, then he stops the game. And those who cannot control are dependent people. If he plays computer games for 2-3 hours a day, has time for classes, communicates with friends and communicates with society, then we cannot say that he is a dependent person," the specialist said.The addictologist also told how to deal with gambling addiction among young people. According to him, a person should take full responsibility for himself, it is better not to put everything on the shoulders of the parents. It is necessary to be able to plan and spend the money earned for the right purpose. It is better not to forget to devote part of his daily time to sports. The main thing is to choose the right medium for mixing.He noted that a large number of motivational campaigns and advertising of betting companies in the direction of rapid enrichment also affect a person."You can tell a child's gambling addiction by the following signs. First, he cannot control the time of playing the game. For example, if the parents allow themselves to play games for half an hour, and the child does not notice how two hours have passed. Secondly, his mood will be changeable. May even show aggression. Thirdly, the appearance of virtual friends of the child. Fourth, the child's routine is violated," he said.Azamat Zhamankarayev advises parents to turn to specialists when they notice their child's game addiction. In general, an addictologist will conduct trainings for students of the capital and explain about the dangers of ludomania."Gambling addiction can be overcome. To do this, you need to fight to the end. And if not to fight, it will end in a hospital, prison, death. Especially those who want to fight gambling addiction for themselves, and not for others, quickly return to the normal environment. If the player has a debt, then he must not hide it, but tell and explain it to his parents, if not to his loved ones. It is necessary to never lie. There are many types of addiction. For example, if you spend a lot of time on social networks, then at the first stage it is better to put control. It is necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle. A person who goes with a plan will find his place in life. Every evening at the table, parents should talk to their child and ask what they have been doing all day. Also here they share their plans for the future with each other. If you look at it, it won't take long, but it will play an important role for the child to be in the right direction. In addition, it is beneficial for parents to walk with their child in nature and spend time together. In short, the Union of three "teachers-students-parents" should be strong," Azamat Zhamankarayev said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/900442

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