As part of his official visit to the People's Republic of China, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev visited the Beijing Urban Planning Center - a unique institution that demonstrates the principles of modern urban planning and urban development.Yerbolat Dossayev got acquainted with the issues of ecology, urban planning, and the main aspects of the Beijing Master Plan for 2016-2035, which reflects a systematic approach to the development of urban areas and their integration into a single agglomeration.The Almaty Mayor noted the similarity of new approaches to the development of Almaty and Beijing in the area of ​​polycentric development. In the Chinese capital, polycentrics are called New Town. Such approaches allow distributing the load between the center, districts, and agglomeration, ensuring comfortable living, balanced development of infrastructure, and maintaining ecological balance.“The Beijing Urban Planning Center is not just an exhibition, it is a living reflection of how the city is developing in accordance with global processes. "We are interested in applying the best practices and ideas in Almaty, ensuring the sustainable development of our city," Yerbolat Dossaev noted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/939919

As part of his working visit to the PRC, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev met with the leadership of the Chinese company Inspur Group, a leader in the development of cloud computing, big data and intelligent solutions. During the talks, the parties discussed cooperation opportunities in the field of digitalization of urban infrastructure, implementation of advanced IT solutions and intelligent management of the transport system.As part of the partnership, Inspur Group plans to implement a number of initiatives in Almaty. In particular, the creation of a command center for transport management, the supply of server equipment and digital solutions, and the introduction of an intelligent transport system (ITS) in Almaty are aimed at increasing the efficiency of traffic coordination in the city. In addition, the company is considering the possibility of opening a research center in Almaty for the development of transport technologies, emergency response, water resources protection, healthcare and intelligent terminal solutions.At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to further develop cooperation and partnership in order to improve the quality of city services and improve traffic flow management in Almaty.Reference:Inspur Group is one of the world's largest suppliers of server equipment, cloud platforms and software solutions. It covers 40% of the domestic market in China and is involved in the development of "smart cities", traffic management, tax control and digital education technologies in more than 120 countries. Today, two companies supplying Inspur equipment operate in Kazakhstan. It is planned to open a service center for conducting research in the Central Asian region. It is also planned to work with local partners to build a factory for the production of LED/LCD displays, charging stations, and other technological solutions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/939928

The issue of expanding air traffic between Almaty and major cities in China, as well as strengthening tourism and business ties, was discussed during a meeting between Almaty Akim Yerbolat Dossayev and Chairman of Air China Limited, President of China National Aviation Holding Company, Mr. Ma Zhongxian. This event took place in Beijing as part of Almaty Akim Yerbolat Dossayev's working visit to the People's Republic of China.The main result of the meeting was the signing of a memorandum on facilitating the opening of flights between the Almaty Akim and China's national air carrier Air China.The parties, emphasizing the importance of economic growth and cultural exchange between the two countries, considered the possibility of launching an additional Almaty-Beijing flight and a new Almaty-Chengdu flight in order to increase passenger traffic and simplify logistics for tourists from Kazakhstan and China.“The signed memorandum is an important step in the development of Almaty's international transport links. China is one of the main target markets for the development of Almaty's tourism. 2024 was declared the Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China, and this year is the Year of China Tourism in Kazakhstan. Last year, more than 95.3 thousand tourists from China visited Almaty, which showed an increase of 54%. We believe that the rapid development of tourist flows will continue within the framework of the agreement signed,” said Yerbolat Dossayev. “The award “The Most Promising New Destination of 2025” by the Chinese agency Tongcheng Travel indicates the recognition of Almaty’s tourism potential and the increased interest of Chinese tourists in the region. In general, about 2 million tourists visited Almaty in 2024, including more than 600 thousand foreign tourists. In 2025, 2.3 million tourists, including 700 thousand foreign tourists, are expected to arrive,” said Yerbolat Dossayev.In turn, Mr. Ma Zhongxian, President of China National Aviation Holding Company, expressed gratitude for the meeting and expressed his intention for fruitful cooperation in the future. "Almaty is the cultural, business and tourist center of Kazakhstan, as well as an important link connecting Europe and Asia. As the main "air gateway" of Kazakhstan, Almaty is the starting point for trips across Central Asia," he said.The additional flight on the Almaty-Beijing route and the new flight on the Almaty-Chengdu route are planned to be launched in June 2024. Currently, preparatory work is underway together with the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The relevant routes will be opened after the allocation of flight rights.The additional flight "Almaty-Beijing" and the new flight "Almaty-Chengdu" are planned to be launched in June this year. Currently, preparatory work is underway, the relevant routes will be opened after the allocation of flight rights.It should be noted that Almaty, as the largest city in Kazakhstan, is actively modernizing its transport infrastructure. In 2024, the construction of a new international airport terminal will be completed, increasing its capacity to 14 million passengers per year.Reference:Air China is China's leading air carrier and a member of the global aviation alliance Star Alliance. The Beijing airport has a fleet of 952 aircraft, of which 535 belong to Air China. Currently, direct flights from Almaty to the following cities in China are open: Beijing - 53 flights per month (Air Astana - 22, China Southern Airlines - 31), Urumqi - 61 flights per month (Air Astana - 17, China Southern Airlines - 44), Xi'an - 9 flights per month (China Southern Airlines), Hangzhou - 18 flights per month (Loong Air), Sanya - 9 flights per month (Air Astana).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/939941

These recommendations were developed by the Research Bureau "Grains and Oilseeds. Kazakhstan"GrainsThe price of "three" with a grain value of up to 25 on the market decreased by one tenge. The remaining prices remained at the previous level.from elevators, including VAT,  tg/kgCurrent priceChangesRecommendationPossiblemaxPossible minSoft wheat 3rd class, 28 klk +110-SELL14590soft wheat 3 classes, up to 25 klk78-1SALE9570Soft wheat 3rd class, up to 23 kg72-SALE8560soft wheat 4th class, up to 20 kg69-SALE8050soft wheat 5 class, up to 17 clk 82.9102px;">6535barley 2 class73-SELL6035Durum (prot 14+)85-SELL12070Durum (prot 15+)102-SELL15090Red-decrease within a week, green-increase, all prices-new harvestOilseeds / beansIn the oilseeds group, flax increased in price by 5 tenge/kg, rapeseed increased in price by 19 tenge/kg.from elevators, with VAT,  tg/kgCurrent priceChangesOfferPossiblemaxPossible minFlax217+5SALE200170Rapse214-             FOR SALE250180Sunflower165-SELL190160Maksary135+19SELL11085Soy193-SELL285200Mustard Black/White215-             FOR SALE300200Beans (yellow)*92-SALE17080Lentil Red**198-SALE220180Green lentils (large size) **363-SALE450350* - northern regions with premium quality, * * - new product without VAT italics sectionComment:Current price is the weighted average price at which the contract is concluded at the elevator or in the wagon within Kazakhstan, including VAT. Prices may vary depending on the region, quality indicators and delivery terms.Recommendations:Stop - it is recommended to stop trading until a more favorable price is found. Sell if necessary - it is recommended to sell due to technical or financial needs.Sell - it is recommended to sell the product, since there are no profitable prospects in the near future.Maximum price - the upper limit that the price can reach in the current trading season. This opinion is not final and may change depending on the situation.Minimum price - the lower limit that the price of the crop can reach in the current season.Note:A strong request to consider these recommendations as the subjective opinion of the authors. The brochure is for informational purposes only. The recipients of the brochure are the actual owners of the business and its assets and make their own decisions about their sale.It is also strictly forbidden to transfer this brochure to third parties. The success of our common cause depends on this!QazagrobilimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/939384

As part of the next campaign held in Astana, athletes offered city residents the opportunity to exchange tobacco products for sports equipment, the official website of the capital's akimat reported.Creative initiatives to promote a healthy lifestyle and combat harmful habits continue in Astana."We held another campaign organized by the Astana city akimat. As part of it, we offered young people who smoke cigarettes and vapes to exchange their harmful substances for volleyballs and chess. "Thus, I urge young people and city residents to spend their free time effectively and lead a healthy lifestyle," said Roman Khakimov, who is professionally engaged in road cycling.Such actions are held regularly. The Department of Land Resources Management of the Kyzylorda region of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan conducted an unscheduled inspection of compliance with land legislation in relation to the use of a plot provided in the Kazaly district, in the Aiteke bi settlement.According to the results of the inspection, it was determined that since 2011, the land intended for entrepreneurial activity has not been used for its intended purpose. The estimated value of the plot was 25 million tenge. In order to eliminate the violation, the Department issued an instruction with a specified deadline to bring it into line with legislative requirements. However, the necessary measures were not taken.Due to non-fulfillment of the instruction, the owner was brought to administrative responsibility in the form of a fine. In addition, the Department initiated legal proceedings on the forced seizure of the land in favor of the state.The claim was fully satisfied by the decision of the Specialized Interdistrict Economic Court of the Kyzylorda region. The land plot was returned to state ownership. The Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yermek Kenzhekhanuly, made a working visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran. As part of the visit, the Vice Minister participated in the opening of the trade and economic mission of Kazakhstan and held a number of productive meetings with representatives of the Iranian side.At the 1st meeting of the Working Group on Agriculture between Kazakhstan and Iran, aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation, the Vice Minister noted the steady growth of trade and economic ties in the agricultural sector between the countries.In 2024, the mutual trade turnover of agricultural products amounted to 220.1 million US dollars, an increase of 33.2% compared to 2023.“Iran is a strategic partner of Kazakhstan in the agricultural sector. "We are interested in expanding the export of grain, meat products, vegetable oils and confectionery to the Iranian market, establishing joint ventures, and are ready to increase the transit of agricultural products through Iran to the Persian Gulf countries," Vice Minister Yermek Kenzhekhanuly noted.A number of agreements were reached during the meeting.In particular, the Kazakh side discussed the issues of supplying grain and leguminous crops and barley, 500 thousand tons of sunflower oil and sunflower seeds, mutton and live cattle to Iran.In turn, Iran will accelerate the coordination of veterinary certificates for the export of cattle, small cattle, and horse hides, and increase the supply of Iranian agricultural products.The parties also agreed to develop a program for introducing water-saving technologies in agriculture, use Iran's transit potential for sending flour through the port of Bandar Abbas, and consider joint projects on breeding sturgeon and salmon, and producing fish feed.At the meeting A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Food Contract Corporation "NC" JSC and Fawakeh Trading Company (Iran).At a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture of the Islamic Republic of Iran Gholamreza Nouri Gezeljeh, the parties discussed the prospects for increasing trade turnover of agricultural products, coordination of veterinary and phytosanitary requirements, and the transit of Kazakhstani agricultural products through Iran.The main topic of the meeting with the Minister of Roads and Urban Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran Sadegh Farzaneh was the expansion of logistics opportunities for the export of Kazakhstani agricultural products, including the use of Iranian ports to access the markets of the Persian Gulf countries.Also, as part of the working visit, the Vice Minister visited the Solica Group company, and discussed joint investment projects with its representatives, including the construction of factories for the production of fries, baby food, and cheese in Kazakhstan.As a result of the meetings, agreements were reached on expanding bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector, increasing the volume of supplies of agricultural products, and strengthening investment interaction.From Further work will continue within the framework of the intergovernmental commission and the working group on agriculture.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/939579

As part of the next campaign held in Astana, athletes offered city residents the opportunity to exchange tobacco products for sports equipment, the official website of the capital's akimat reported.Creative initiatives to promote a healthy lifestyle and combat harmful habits continue in Astana."We held another campaign organized by the Astana city akimat. As part of it, we offered young people who smoke cigarettes and vapes to exchange their harmful substances for volleyballs and chess. "Thus, I urge young people and city residents to spend their free time effectively and lead a healthy lifestyle," said Roman Khakimov, who is professionally engaged in road cycling.Such actions are held regularly. The Department of Land Resources Management of the Kyzylorda region of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan conducted an unscheduled inspection of compliance with land legislation in relation to the use of a plot provided in the Kazaly district, in the Aiteke bi settlement.According to the results of the inspection, it was determined that since 2011, the land intended for entrepreneurial activity has not been used for its intended purpose. The estimated value of the plot was 25 million tenge. In order to eliminate the violation, the Department issued an instruction with a specified deadline to bring it into line with legislative requirements. However, the necessary measures were not taken.Due to non-fulfillment of the instruction, the owner was brought to administrative responsibility in the form of a fine. In addition, the Department initiated legal proceedings on the forced seizure of the land in favor of the state.The claim was fully satisfied by the decision of the Specialized Interdistrict Economic Court of the Kyzylorda region. The land plot was returned to state ownership. The Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yermek Kenzhekhanuly, made a working visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran. As part of the visit, the Vice Minister participated in the opening of the trade and economic mission of Kazakhstan and held a number of productive meetings with representatives of the Iranian side.At the 1st meeting of the Working Group on Agriculture between Kazakhstan and Iran, aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation, the Vice Minister noted the steady growth of trade and economic ties in the agricultural sector between the countries.In 2024, the mutual trade turnover of agricultural products amounted to 220.1 million US dollars, an increase of 33.2% compared to 2023.“Iran is a strategic partner of Kazakhstan in the agricultural sector. "We are interested in expanding the export of grain, meat products, vegetable oils and confectionery to the Iranian market, establishing joint ventures, and are ready to increase the transit of agricultural products through Iran to the Persian Gulf countries," Vice Minister Yermek Kenzhekhanuly noted.A number of agreements were reached during the meeting.In particular, the Kazakh side discussed the issues of supplying grain and leguminous crops and barley, 500 thousand tons of sunflower oil and sunflower seeds, mutton and live cattle to Iran.In turn, Iran will accelerate the coordination of veterinary certificates for the export of cattle, small cattle, and horse hides, and increase the supply of Iranian agricultural products.The parties also agreed to develop a program for introducing water-saving technologies in agriculture, use Iran's transit potential for sending flour through the port of Bandar Abbas, and consider joint projects on breeding sturgeon and salmon, and producing fish feed.At the meeting A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Food Contract Corporation "NC" JSC and Fawakeh Trading Company (Iran).At a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture of the Islamic Republic of Iran Gholamreza Nouri Gezeljeh, the parties discussed the prospects for increasing trade turnover of agricultural products, coordination of veterinary and phytosanitary requirements, and the transit of Kazakhstani agricultural products through Iran.The main topic of the meeting with the Minister of Roads and Urban Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran Sadegh Farzaneh was the expansion of logistics opportunities for the export of Kazakhstani agricultural products, including the use of Iranian ports to access the markets of the Persian Gulf countries.Also, as part of the working visit, the Vice Minister visited the Solica Group company, and discussed joint investment projects with its representatives, including the construction of factories for the production of fries, baby food, and cheese in Kazakhstan.As a result of the meetings, agreements were reached on expanding bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector, increasing the volume of supplies of agricultural products, and strengthening investment interaction.From Further work will continue within the framework of the intergovernmental commission and the working group on agriculture.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/939737

Vice Minister of Emergency Situations S.T. Tulenbergenov and Acting Chairman of the Industrial Safety Committee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations R.K. Dubayev paid a working visit to Pavlodar region. During the working visit, the Vice Minister visited JSC "Maikainaltyn", got acquainted with the activities of the enterprise, toured a number of hazardous production facilities of the enterprise, discussed the results of the latest inspection of these facilities, as well as the results of the investigation of the accident that occurred last year. Today, JSC "Maikainaltyn" is taking measures to eliminate the consequences of the accident. The main points of the measures specified in the accident investigation report have been implemented. According to the measures proposed by the D. Kunaev Institute, a concrete laying complex was launched to lay the previously used cleaning chambers, and the compressor station building was relocated to a safe distance from the accident site. The design organization has completed the development of a project for the reclamation of the collapse pit, the completion of filling is scheduled for the end of this year. In addition, work is underway to introduce a positioning system that will allow monitoring the location of workers in the mine. The relevant equipment has been delivered today, and its installation will begin soon. The Vice Minister also visited the Department of Emergency Situations and held a meeting with employees of the Industrial Safety Department. Currently, all industrial safety employees have been placed in the department building after the restructuring, and harmonious joint work is underway. During the meeting, current issues of ensuring industrial safety were discussed and future tasks were identified. The priority areas and objectives of the Department should be integrated with documents at all levels of the state planning system of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as other state programs and regional plans.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/939264

The three-month results of the republican propaganda and prevention campaign "Ice-2025", launched in November by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, have been summarized. According to the forecast of Kazhydromet, air temperatures are rising throughout Kazakhstan. In a number of regions, the ice cover of water bodies is deceptive, and the ice structure has begun to change. As part of the campaign, as well as increasing the threat to the health and life of the population, rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations conducted more than 13 thousand raids and patrols on the country's water bodies as part of mobile groups. During the raids, safety on ice and the rules of ice fishing were explained, and more than 109 thousand people were instructed in total. More than half of them were fishing enthusiasts and hunters. In order to cover the population in the highest risk zone, 1,682 places of sale of fishing tackle and other hunting accessories were covered, and promotional materials were distributed in each store. During the campaign period alone, 37 adults and 4 children were prevented from dying during raids, assistance was provided to people stuck in cars in a snowdrift, 2 fishermen lost in fog 10 km from the shore of the Shardara reservoir were found and evacuated, and 7 cars that had fallen under the ice were pulled out. It should be noted that such situations occur due to the fault of people as a result of simple violations of safety rules. Violators are held administratively liable. 336 protocols were drawn up in three months, and fines totaling more than 8 million tenge were imposed. In this case, the fine is a means of preventing death. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reminds that it is strictly forbidden to go out on the ice during darkness, poor visibility, freezing and thawing, and the safe thickness of ice for one person is not less than 10 centimeters. Fishing under ice with a thickness of 10 to 25 cm is allowed only with a life jacket! While on the ice:1) to go out onto thin and not completely frozen areas of ice;2) to gather in groups on separate (dangerous) sections of ice;3) to approach holes, cracks, and crevices in the ice;4) to go out onto the ice with vehicles outside the boundaries of the places designated for crossings;5) to light a fire;6) to make two grooves at a distance of less than 20 centimeters, and two grooves at a distance of less than 2 meters from other pairs of grooves;7) it is not allowed to leave equipment and garbage on the ice. The republican propaganda and prevention campaign "Ice-2025" will be held until the end of the winter season and the thin ice period in 2025! The main task of the Ministry of Emergency Situations is to prevent human deaths and provide an emergency response to emergency situations (including thin ice) in the winter period on water bodies (ice)! Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/939317

As part of the next campaign held in Astana, athletes offered city residents the opportunity to exchange tobacco products for sports equipment, the official website of the capital's akimat reported.Creative initiatives to promote a healthy lifestyle and combat harmful habits continue in Astana."We held another campaign organized by the Astana city akimat. As part of it, we offered young people who smoke cigarettes and vapes to exchange their harmful substances for volleyballs and chess. "Thus, I urge young people and city residents to spend their free time effectively and lead a healthy lifestyle," said Roman Khakimov, who is professionally engaged in road cycling.Such actions are held regularly. The Department of Land Resources Management of the Kyzylorda region of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan conducted an unscheduled inspection of compliance with land legislation in relation to the use of a plot provided in the Kazaly district, in the Aiteke bi settlement.According to the results of the inspection, it was determined that since 2011, the land intended for entrepreneurial activity has not been used for its intended purpose. The estimated value of the plot was 25 million tenge. In order to eliminate the violation, the Department issued an instruction with a specified deadline to bring it into line with legislative requirements. However, the necessary measures were not taken.Due to non-fulfillment of the instruction, the owner was brought to administrative responsibility in the form of a fine. In addition, the Department initiated legal proceedings on the forced seizure of the land in favor of the state.The claim was fully satisfied by the decision of the Specialized Interdistrict Economic Court of the Kyzylorda region. The land plot was returned to state ownership. The Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yermek Kenzhekhanuly, made a working visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran. As part of the visit, the Vice Minister participated in the opening of the trade and economic mission of Kazakhstan and held a number of productive meetings with representatives of the Iranian side.At the 1st meeting of the Working Group on Agriculture between Kazakhstan and Iran, aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation, the Vice Minister noted the steady growth of trade and economic ties in the agricultural sector between the countries.In 2024, the mutual trade turnover of agricultural products amounted to 220.1 million US dollars, an increase of 33.2% compared to 2023.“Iran is a strategic partner of Kazakhstan in the agricultural sector. "We are interested in expanding the export of grain, meat products, vegetable oils and confectionery to the Iranian market, establishing joint ventures, and are ready to increase the transit of agricultural products through Iran to the Persian Gulf countries," Vice Minister Yermek Kenzhekhanuly noted.A number of agreements were reached during the meeting.In particular, the Kazakh side discussed the issues of supplying grain and leguminous crops and barley, 500 thousand tons of sunflower oil and sunflower seeds, mutton and live cattle to Iran.In turn, Iran will accelerate the coordination of veterinary certificates for the export of cattle, small cattle, and horse hides, and increase the supply of Iranian agricultural products.The parties also agreed to develop a program for introducing water-saving technologies in agriculture, use Iran's transit potential for sending flour through the port of Bandar Abbas, and consider joint projects on breeding sturgeon and salmon, and producing fish feed.At the meeting A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Food Contract Corporation "NC" JSC and Fawakeh Trading Company (Iran).At a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture of the Islamic Republic of Iran Gholamreza Nouri Gezeljeh, the parties discussed the prospects for increasing trade turnover of agricultural products, coordination of veterinary and phytosanitary requirements, and the transit of Kazakhstani agricultural products through Iran.The main topic of the meeting with the Minister of Roads and Urban Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran Sadegh Farzaneh was the expansion of logistics opportunities for the export of Kazakhstani agricultural products, including the use of Iranian ports to access the markets of the Persian Gulf countries.Also, as part of the working visit, the Vice Minister visited the Solica Group company, and discussed joint investment projects with its representatives, including the construction of factories for the production of fries, baby food, and cheese in Kazakhstan.As a result of the meetings, agreements were reached on expanding bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector, increasing the volume of supplies of agricultural products, and strengthening investment interaction.From Further work will continue within the framework of the intergovernmental commission and the working group on agriculture.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/939462

The 20th anniversary of the Saryarka District Veterans' Council was celebrated in Astana in a special solemn atmosphere, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The deputy akim of the district Dinmukhamed Kuldashov and the chairman of the Astana City Veterans' Council Sansyzbay Yesilov, who attended the solemn gathering, congratulated the veterans of the district and expressed their gratitude. A group of veterans and citizens who actively participated in the work of the council were also awarded letters of gratitude, and their contribution to the development of the district was especially noted.“Today, about 29 thousand pensioners live in the Saryarka district. Improving their quality of life is our main goal. 154 organizations that unite more than 18 thousand veterans are actively working in this direction.The centers “Optimist”, “Zodiak” and “Altyn Bosaga” are of great importance in supporting pensioners. Here, the older generation participates in cultural events, meets with young people, and spends their time usefully. In addition, the “Active Living Center” operates in our district, where 100-150 people come to it every day. And more than 3 thousand pensioners participate in various clubs and sports sections,” says Ulyash Kusainova, chairman of the district Council of Veterans.It should be noted that the Council of Veterans of the Saryarka district was established on July 16, 2004. Over the past 20 years, this organization has become an important public force that unites veterans and retirees, supports their active lifestyle, and makes a significant contribution to the development of the district. The solemn gathering continued with a concert by artists of the E. Rakhmadiev Philharmonic.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/939466

With the support of the Department of Religious Affairs of the Astana City Akimat, the QAMQOR-ASTANA Public Foundation organized an information and explanatory campaign for the public under the theme "Law and Order", the official website of the capital's akimat reported."The purpose of the event is to inform residents of the capital about destructive religious movements and their threat, to increase religious literacy and to familiarize them with the legislation in the field of religion," said Madi Tolbasy, a member of the information and explanatory group of the QAMQOR-ASTANA Public Foundation.As part of the campaign, more than 2,000 information brochures were distributed to residents of the capital, including reliable sources on religion, the threat of destructive religious movements, a list of banned terrorist and extremist organizations, legislation in the field of religion and other relevant issues, and video clips were shown.The event introduced participants to national values, customs, traditions, the history of Kazakhstan, the continuity of religion and traditions A quiz was held aimed at preventing the glorifying and destructive religious movement. And the children competed in reciting proverbs and sayings on the topics of the country, education, family, etc.I came to the "Koktal" entertainment shopping center to shop. I saw that the action was taking place here, participated in it, and answered the question correctly and received a prize. Thanks to the organizers," said a city resident named Bagzhan, who participated in the event.The winners of the competition and volunteers who participated in the action were awarded certificates of appreciation and valuable gifts on behalf of the public fund. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/939471

In order to improve the road and transport infrastructure, as well as taking into account modern standards of safety and convenience for pedestrians, it is planned to continue the reconstruction of the above-ground pedestrian crossing near the Astana Opera State Opera and Ballet Theater on Kunayev Street, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.In this regard, by agreement with the Astana PD Administrative Police Department, the section of Kunayev Street from Kabanbai Batyr Avenue to Turan Avenue will be closed from February 19 to October 30 of this year. At the same time, the movement of vehicles will be provided by the adjacent Dostyk and Sarayshyk streets.We ask residents and guests of the capital to plan their routes in advance in order to avoid traffic jams on city roads. We apologize for any temporary inconvenience and ask for understanding during the road construction work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/939495

At the festival "City of Working Professions", students of the Astana College of Service and Tourism presented a unique project - a virtual tour of the interior of a landscape building, the official website of the capital's akimat reported.Participants of the event were able to see the beautifully landscaped territory in a completely virtual way using VR technologies.This project is the result of the students' work in the new specialties - landscape design and floristry, which were opened for the first time this academic year."Working on this project was especially interesting for us. We mastered the use of 3D modeling and visualization programs and saw how modern technologies improve the design process. The Festival of Working Professions is an important platform that opens the way for our new professional opportunities," said college student Artur Vasiliev.The profession of landscape designer is in high demand in the modern labor market. Specialists in this field not only beautify the territory, but also properly organize its functional parts, plant greenery, and create a comfortable environment. The students' project aroused special interest among those who came to the festival.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/939497

From February 14 to 16, the Short Track Speed ​​Skating World Cup was held in Milan, Italy. Athletes from Akmola region Denis Nikisha and Mersaid Zhaksybayev, who performed as part of the men's relay team, won bronze medals. They were defeated only by the teams of Italy and Canada.Let us recall that last week, the Kazakh national team won a gold medal in this sport at the Asian Games in Harbin.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/939345

By order of the Acting Head of the Almaty Region Akim's Office, Amanzhol Ibragimov Istoleuovich Since February 17, he has been appointed to the position of Advisor to the Akim of Almaty Region.Amanzhol Istoleuovich was born in 1968, has a higher education, graduated from the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in 1995 with a degree in Oriental Studies, and from the M. Tynyshpayev Kazakh Academy of Transport and Communications in 2004 with a degree in Economics and Management, is a Candidate of Economic Sciences.He began his career in 1995 as a leading specialist at the Almaty Railway.Over the years, he has held positions in the international department of the republican state enterprise "Kazakh Temir Zholy", head of the representative office of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (PRC), head of the department of the international department of NC "KTZ", head of the representative office of the PRC and Southeast Asia (Beijing), advisor to the President of NC "KTZ",  He held the positions of Advisor to the President of KTZ Express JSC, Branch Director of Kazpost JSC, Director of the Container Transportation Department of KTZ Express JSC, Deputy General Director of Eurasia Supply Chain Aktau/Almaty LLP. For about 18 years, he headed the Representative Office of KTZ NC JSC in the PRC. From October 2024 to the present, he has held the position of General Director of TezJet Cargo LLP.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/939273

 Vice Minister of Health Yerzhan Nurlybayev arrived in Aktobe on a working visit. Together with his colleagues, he toured the regional perinatal center, where it is planned to open a surgical center for newborns this year. During the expanded field trip, the Vice Minister got acquainted with the results of 2024, and also outlined the development prospects of the healthcare system for the year. The chief physician of the region, Yerlan Sultangereev, spoke about the work to prevent maternal and child mortality in the region. “Ways to solve this problem have been identified. The most important of them are: strengthening the gravidaral preparedness of families, strengthening professional ties between specialists providing primary medical and sanitary assistance and multidisciplinary hospitals, improving the qualifications of narrow-range specialists," the head of the department said.Yerlan Sultangereev also noted the shortage of personnel in medical institutions of the region, especially in rural areas. Thanks to social support measures, about 100 specialists are working in remote villages of the region, 25 of them are in a narrow circle. During the meeting, Nurbol Tympiev, director of the branch of the "AMSK" NJSC, read a report on the financial stability of the regional healthcare system, Aliya Latypova, head of the MFBCD, raised problematic issues and requests for medical assistance, and Raikhan Koishanova, head of the SEBD, spoke about anti-epidemic measures in the region.Following the meeting, Vice Minister of Health Yerzhan Nurlybayev noted that Aktobe will become a regional leader in providing medical assistance to the entire population of Western Kazakhstan.  He also conducted an analysis of the main indicators that have not been achieved together with his colleagues from Aktobe.According to him, specific grants will be allocated for the residency to train narrow-range personnel in the region. It is also planned to create a Regional Center for Oncohematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation in Aktobe and develop telemedicine.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/939133

On February 13 of this year, at At 11:00 in the meeting room No. 108 of the regional akim's office (Ust-Kamenogorsk, M. Gorky Street, 40), a seminar-meeting on the results of the work of ethics officers in local executive bodies in 2024 was held under the chairmanship of the deputy head of the regional akim's office.The meeting was attended by heads of regional departments, representatives of the Department of the Agency for Civil Service Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan for East Kazakhstan, heads of the akim's offices of cities and districts, ethics officers of local executive bodies and civil servants.Ethics officers of the East Kazakhstan region akim's office, the akim's offices of Altai and Zaisan districts presented reports on the work done in 2024.The ethics officers of the local self-government bodies that became leaders in 2024 were awarded with thanks from the regional akim. These are the Ethics Commissioners of the akims' offices of Altai, Glubokoe, and Zaisan districts.Also, the psychologist of the East Kazakhstan branch of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kovalev S.E., held a seminar on the topic "Development of stress tolerance of civil servants" for ethics commissioners of local executive bodies. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/939239

The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation plans to release 2.5 billion cubic meters of water this year to preserve the local ecosystem. In 2024, 1.5 billion cubic meters of water were released for this purpose. For example, 889 million cubic meters of water were sent to preserve the lake system of Kyzylorda region, 87.5 million cubic meters to the mouths of the Shiderty River in Pavlodar region, and 29.7 million cubic meters to the Nura River to improve the ecological condition of the lakes of the Tengiz-Korgalzhyn State Reserve. 90 million cubic meters of water were sent to the Elek River in Aktobe region. 144 million cubic meters were sent from the water management facilities of Turkestan region, and 133 million cubic meters of water was sent from the facilities of the Kazsuchar branch of the D. Kunayev Greater Almaty Canal. “Our ministry plans to fill 219 lakes with water, provide water to more than 204.2 thousand hectares of meadows and 5.23 thousand hectares of forest land. This will improve the ecological condition and water supply in areas located near water sources. "The implementation of all measures will effectively contribute to reducing the risk of drought, improving the quality of forage lands, and the sustainable development of agriculture and the local ecosystem," said Kudaibergen Korganbayev, Director of the Department of Water Resources Development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/939356

The Kazsuchar branch in the Zhetysu region checked electrical equipment and lifting mechanisms as part of preparations for the flood period. Special equipment and vehicles, 372 tons of gravel, 250 tons of sand, 800 tons of soil and 16 tons of fuel and lubricants have been prepared. Today, together with the Ministry of Emergency Situations and local executive bodies, the readiness of water management facilities for flooding is being checked.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/939358

The capital's municipal services are working in an enhanced shift mode around the clock. Snow removal is being carried out continuously in the city, the official website of the Astana akimat reports.On the morning of February 14, 2,552 road workers and 1,219 special equipment were mobilized for snow removal.On the night of February 17, 23 thousand cubic meters of snow were removed from the city to snow dumps by 1,781 flights.Since the beginning of the winter season, more than 5.9 million cubic meters of snow have been removed from the capital by 478,264 heavy truck flights.First of all, in accordance with the rules, places with the highest traffic intensity are cleared to avoid traffic jams on the roads. Also, areas with medium intensity - squares, areas near train stations, sidewalks, entrances to social facilities, etc. will be cleaned.Cleaning of central streets, places where passenger transport routes pass, stops and sidewalks is also a priority.There are several equipped snow polygons in the city. They are equipped with a system for reading license plates of dump trucks, video surveillance cameras are installed here, and lighting is turned on.We ask residents and guests of the capital to be careful on the roads, follow safety rules, and not go on long trips if there is a storm warning.In case of an emergency, call "112".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/939072