Municipal services of the city carry out round-the-clock snow removal work in an uninterrupted mode, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.On January 20, more than 1,400 units of special equipment and more than 300 road workers went on the night shift for snow removal work.On the afternoon of January 20, more than 2,868 heavy-cargo flights took out over 36,000 cubic meters of snow from Astana.Since the beginning of the winter season, more than 3.5 million cubic meters of snow have been transported to landfills on 278,607 flights.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. Areas with moderate intensity are also being cleared of snow — squares, station areas, sidewalks, access roads to social facilities, etc.Cleaning on central streets, passenger transport routes, bus stops and sidewalks is a priority.There are several equipped snow training grounds in the capital. They are equipped with a system for reading the license plates of dump trucks, video surveillance cameras are installed here, and lighting is connected.We ask residents and guests of the capital to be careful on the roads, observe safety regulations, and refrain from long-distance travel in case of a storm warning.In case of an emergency, please call 112. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/921295

The Emergency Department of Astana appealed to residents and guests of the city in connection with the deterioration of weather conditions, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The city emergency department issued a warning based on information from RSE Kazhydromet."According to RSE Kazhydromet, snow, blizzard, and ice are expected in Astana on January 20-21. The wind is south-westerly, with occasional gusts of 15-20 m/s," the Emergency Department said in a statement.In this regard, the Department of Emergency Situations of Astana city recommends that residents and guests of the capital heed the warnings of specialists, be vigilant, and monitor information about changes in weather conditions and restrictions.The following rules of behavior must be observed in case of ice:- Choose non-slip shoes with microporous soles, avoiding high heels.-Watch your step, try to avoid dangerous places. If it is impossible to get around an icy "puddle", then move along it like a skier, with small sliding steps.- Be extremely careful on the roadway: do not rush and, moreover, do not run.-Try to avoid all places with an inclined surface.-You should step on the entire sole, slightly relax your legs at the knees.- Keep your hands free whenever possible, try not to carry heavy bags, and do not keep your hands in your pockets — this increases the likelihood of falling.-Elderly people are recommended to use a cane with a rubber tip or a special stick with pointed spikes.During stormy winds, it is necessary, first of all, to check the condition of electrical networks and equipment, heating furnaces in residential buildings, to ensure the serviceability of internal and external fire-fighting water supply, telephone communications, and to prepare fire-fighting equipment. In case of voltage surges in the electrical network in the apartment, immediately de-energize all household appliances, pull the plugs out of the sockets so that during your absence, if the electricity is suddenly turned on, a fire does not occur.It is also recommended to drive personal vehicles away from trees and dilapidated buildings and tightly close all windows in the house or apartment.If a strong wind catches you outside, we recommend that you take shelter in a safe room.Actions of the population during a snowstorm:If you are in the building:• Only exit buildings in exceptional cases.• If necessary, tell your family members or neighbors where you are going and when you will be back.• Try not to go out alone.If you're on the road:• Drive only on big roads and highways.• When exiting the car, do not move away from it out of sight.• In case of malfunction or very poor visibility:- stop on the side of the road; sound the alarm with intermittent horns, lift the hood or hang a bright cloth on the antenna, wait for help in the car.In case of an emergency, please call 112.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/921204

Today, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, together with local executive authorities, are preparing for the flood season.This is the "Business break" section.Saken Atel, Head of the Department for Regulation and Accounting of the Use of Water Resources, will talk about the measures taken.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/920645

To implement the instructions of the Head of State, specialized organizations for the operation and management of municipal hydraulic structures have been established in 9 regions of the country. The work of the new institutions was reviewed at the staff meeting of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation.The institutions are open in Akmola, Aktobe, Atyrau, West Kazakhstan, North Kazakhstan, Kostanay, Kyzylorda regions, as well as in the regions of Abai and Zhetisu. Thus, the total number of specialized organizations for the operation and management of municipal hydraulic structures in the country has reached 15.Today, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is working to improve the regulatory framework for regulating the functions, tasks and powers of new specialized organizations."Akimats need to consider the issue of attracting qualified personnel to new institutions. To do this, it is necessary to raise the salaries of specialists, provide them with housing and implement other support measures. In addition, institutions should be provided with special machinery and equipment," said Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/920655

In the Abai region, they intend to prevent an increase in prices for socially important products. Deputy Akim of the region Kuanysh Suleimenov visited potato storage facilities in Semey to check the state of stocks and ensure the stability of supplies.According to the stabilization fund of JSC SEC Semey, an agreement was signed with Agrofirma Prirechnoye LLP to maintain prices for basic vegetables. As part of the agreement, the city's retail outlets are provided with potatoes, cabbage, carrots and garlic.According to the established rules, from November 1, 2024 to May 2025, products from the stabilization fund will be delivered to 10 large supermarkets, 9 retail outlets of the fund and more than 40 small shops at a fixed price of 115 tenge per kilogram.At the moment, 12 to 15 tons of vegetables are delivered to the city every day. The responsible persons assured that the volume of products in the storages is sufficient to cover the needs of the population.Now potatoes are sold in shops and markets of the city at a price of 250-300 tenge per kilogram. The deputy akim instructed to monitor uninterrupted supplies from storage facilities and prevent unjustified price increases in order to maintain the availability of products to the public.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/920477

As part of the National Pilot Project "Modernization of rural healthcare", 62 inpatient medical facilities in rural areas have been commissioned in the Abai region. Currently, the process of transferring them to the balance of medical organizations is underway. Two more facilities will be completed this year.Within the framework of the Auyl – El Besigi program, a project is being implemented to build a 50-visit outpatient clinic with a 10-bed day hospital in the village of Urjar in Urjar district.The head of the health department, Talgat Moldabekov, noted that active work is also being carried out in the direction of staffing shortage of rural medicine for specialists of a narrow profile. These include dentists, surgeons, obstetricians and gynecologists, etc."To solve the problem of personnel shortage, a one-time allocation of a lifting allowance in the amount of 8.5 million tenge is provided. We continue to work on determining the list of severely deficient specialties that will be covered by social support measures in 2025. Special attention is also paid to personnel training. At the expense of the local budget, 80 specialists from the region were trained abroad in 2024. Among them are 15 medical workers from regional centers who have interned in leading medical institutions in Russia, Germany and Azerbaijan. This program is aimed at professional development and the introduction of modern approaches in the work of rural medicine," said the head of the department.To increase the availability of medical care to the rural population, 9 mobile medical complexes (MCS) are operating in the region, which have covered 173 settlements. In 2024, it was planned to cover 64,435 people, in fact, 56,233 residents received assistance.One of the key areas of rural medicine development is the renovation of the material and technical base. In 2024, 200 units of medical equipment worth more than 1.3 billion tenge were purchased. In 2025, it is planned to purchase another 182 pieces of equipment worth 1.2 billion tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/920478

Deputy Akim of the region Abai Kuanysh Suleimenov visited the Severny trade and logistics center, where he checked food prices. Today, farmers of the Kokpektinsky district once again brought their products to the center.At the fair, 4 carcasses of beef, 6 carcasses of mutton, 2 carcasses of horse meat, 100 kilograms of fish, 100 kilograms of honey, 200 kilograms of milk and 50 kilograms of sausages were sold at a price 10-15% lower than the market price.The deputy akim of the region, bypassing the fair, talked with farmers selling their products without intermediaries. The topic of selling natural and high-quality food products to consumers was discussed."Farmers who want to see the fruits of their labor receive the necessary government support. Such fairs help to organize direct trade between a working person and a consumer, without the participation of intermediaries. On the one hand, this is convenient for citizens, as they can purchase the necessary products at prices much lower than market prices. We monitor prices and pay attention to their stability," Kuanysh Suleimenov said.The deputy akim of the region also got acquainted with the work of the laboratory of the shopping center. He drew attention to the prices of 19 types of socially significant products and gave the management of the center specific instructions on their stabilization.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/920479

On behalf of the Prime Minister, the Ministries of Agriculture, Trade and Integration are constantly monitoring the situation on the country's potato market.Due to increased demand from neighboring countries, especially Uzbekistan, and high export prices, potato exports have increased 1.5 times this year, from 411,000 tons to 605,000 tons. It is noted that the high demand has had an impact on the domestic market. So, over the past week, there has been a sharp increase in prices among export-oriented producers (from 170 to 270 tenge).In this regard, in order to stabilize potato prices in the domestic market, at a meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Trade held on January 18, 2025, it was decided to limit the export of potatoes to third countries for a period of 6 months. This measure does not apply to the EAEU countries, but exports in this direction will be monitored.However, taking into account the current situation, on January 16 this year, the issuance of phytosanitary certificates for export was completely suspended.The measures taken are aimed at ensuring the stability of potato prices, preventing unjustified price increases and prohibiting speculative actions on the part of market participants.In addition, the territorial bodies of the Ministry of Trade and Integration, together with the territorial divisions of the antimonopoly authority, are intensively monitoring the situation and, in case of violation of the current legislation on trade, they will take immediate measures to influence market participants.According to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, today the available reserves are sufficient to fully cover the domestic demand until the early harvest of 2025. Stocks, as of January 19, amount to over 850 thousand tons, excluding stocks in retail chains (600 thousand tons at the potato growers association, 68 thousand tons in stabilization funds, over 200 thousand tons in cellars in private farms and small farms). For reference: The gross potato harvest in 2024 amounted to 2.9 million tons (including an early harvest of 300 thousand tons). Imports in 2024 amounted to 56 thousand tons.The volume of potatoes for distribution to the market from August 2024 is 2.6 million tons, while the needs of the entire population are -1.5 million tons (including 954,000 urban tons) before the early harvest (January-April). From August to December 2024, 844 thousand tons were consumed, 620 thousand tons were exported (from January to December 2024). The projected volume of consumption for 2025 (January-April) is 675 thousand tons.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/920462

The Russian Federation has lifted temporary restrictions on the import of tomatoes from Kazakhstan. This was reported by the State Inspection Committee in the Agro-industrial complex of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Based on the results of an analysis of materials conducted by the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) together with the Federal State Budgetary Institution VNIIKR, as well as negotiations with representatives of the KGI at the Agro-Industrial Complex, on January 16, Rosselkhoznadzor lifted temporary restrictions on the import of tomatoes into the Russian Federation from 36 greenhouse complexes of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Manufacturing enterprises are included in the list of greenhouse complexes recognized as free from quarantine facilities.The Kazakh side continues negotiations on lifting restrictions on other types of crop production.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/920039

Based on the appeal, the Department of Land Resources Management of the Mangystau region of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan conducted an unscheduled inspection of the farm.It has been established that the land plot allocated for farming has not been used for its intended purpose for a long time. An order was issued to the owner to eliminate violations of land legislation.Due to the failure to comply with the order during the year, an administrative fine was imposed on the owner by a court decision.The Department filed a lawsuit for the compulsory seizure of the land plot into state ownership. The court's decision fully satisfied the department's claims.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/920289

The Kazakh delegation led by Vice Minister of Agriculture Yermek Kenzhekhanuly is taking part in the World Food and Agriculture Forum, as well as in one of the largest international exhibitions of the agro-industrial complex "Grüne Woche" in Berlin.The delegation included representatives of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Germany, NC Kazakh Invest.The delegation members actively participated in the panel session "Bioeconomics and Global Food Security".The Grüne Woche exhibition has become a key platform for demonstrating innovative approaches to the development of the agro-industrial sector.Yermek Kenzhekhanuly presented the opportunities of Kazakhstan's agro-industrial sector for foreign investment and cooperation.To establish new business contacts, bilateral meetings were held with representatives of the European Commission, the leadership of German and international agricultural companies, and negotiations with key partners from Europe and other regions.In particular, the Vice Minister met with the head of the Agrarian-Political Dialogue Y.Klaus and the project manager of ADT-project – consulting GMBH, U.Wedige, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Member of the Bundestag K. Muller.Joint meetings have been organized with representatives of John Deere, DF Deutsche Forfait AG, BVVG, Innari and other large German companies.On November 18-19, members of the delegation are expected to participate in the Berlin Conference of Ministers of Agriculture, which will discuss the creation of a Regional Center for Sustainable Agriculture for Central Asian countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/920402

Measures to rescue juvenile fish are continuing at the Baksai water utility.According to operational data, as of January 17, the number of rescued juveniles amounted to 6.4 million.45 people and 8 pieces of equipment are involved in the rescue operation.The rescued juvenile fish are transported to the Zhaiyk River in a live form. The species of rescued juvenile fish are crucian carp and carp with an average weight of 5-6 grams.The situation has been taken under special control.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/920404

Five years ago, a program of rent-free housing for working youth was launched in Astana for the first time. She gave thousands of citizens the opportunity to save for their own housing for five years. They can now purchase apartments in the capital under the program "Elorda Zhastary", reports the official website of the Akimat of Astana.Since 2019, about 17,000 people have applied to participate in the foreclosure rental housing program for working youth for five years. Over three thousand apartments have been provided to them during this time.Nurlybek Muratov was among the first recipients of the rental apartment. As a young specialist, he received housing in 2020. Even before the end of the contract, in a few years he was able to save up for the initial mortgage payment and purchase his own apartment."This program is very convenient and effective in terms of the fact that it is solvent for rental housing for working youth. The monthly payment is up to 10,000 if it is a studio apartment. The burden for me, as the father of the family, was not felt," he said.Within the framework of the Elorda Zhastary program, priority is given to young people with valid employment contracts, as well as citizens under 35 working in the fields of education, healthcare, sports, culture, social protection, police and others.The main condition is the presence of a permanent residence permit in Astana, the absence of real estate over the past five years and the corresponding income."They can find an apartment for up to 18 million people, and also the initial payment is 10% - 1 million 800 thousand and will be issued for 19 years, also at 5%. I think it's very profitable. They can also buy an apartment both on the secondary market and on the primary market," said Balzhan Kolganat, chief specialist of the capital's Youth policy department.More detailed information will be published on the zhilfond website.kz and in the official accounts of the housing fund on social networks. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/920444

On the night of January 18-19, Orthodox Christians celebrate one of the main holidays – the Epiphany of the Lord, the official website of the metropolitan akimat reports.In Astana, festive divine services are held at the Assumption Cathedral (Kuishi Dina Street, 27), the St. Elenino Church (Republic Avenue, 12), the Church of St. Seraphim of Sarov (Bogenbai Batyr Avenue, 8).Baptismal fonts were equipped for safe bathing during Epiphany bathing. Epiphany bathing takes place in specially designated places in Astana.Hundreds of residents and guests of the capital gathered in places of mass bathing to plunge into the Baptismal font. Ice holes for mass bathing are installed on the left bank of the Yesil River, in the area of the Stolichny Park embankment (near the central beach).Bathing places became available after the consecration of the water from 20:00 hours on January 18 to 02:00 hours on January 19. Mass bathing will also continue from 08:00 a.m. to 23:00 p.m. on January 19.The water Rescue service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and employees of the Astana City Police Department ensure the safety of residents during the religious ceremony. Ambulance crews are on duty at Epiphany bathing sites.Each organized bathing area is equipped with special approaches with floorboards on the ice and safe descents and places for changing clothes.If necessary, rescuers and doctors are ready to place people in heating points and provide medical assistance. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/920446

Residents of one of the youngest cities in the country are celebrating a housewarming party today. 93 families in the city of Kossy have become owners of new housing.The list of recipients of the long-awaited square meters includes mothers with many children, disabled people of groups 1 and 2, orphaned children, parents raising children, single–parent families. The new apartments were purchased as part of the Concept for the development of housing and Communal infrastructure for 2023-2029, implemented at the initiative of the Head of State. The houses are located in a promising area of Kossy and are within walking distance of social facilities with the necessary infrastructure. Congratulating the new settlers, Akim of the Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov noted that the issue of housing is one of the important areas of activity of the city authorities. "The Head of State pays special attention to the implementation of social projects aimed primarily at increasing the well-being and improving the quality of life of Kazakhstanis. The construction of new residential buildings is gaining momentum in the region. In recent years alone, over 200 billion tenge has been invested in housing construction in the region, and about 2 million square meters of housing have been commissioned. As a result, about 12 thousand Akmola families solved housing issues. This year we plan to award about 2 thousand apartments for all categories of citizens," M. Akhmetzhanov emphasized."Today we received the keys to our house. Our family thanks the President of the country for this opportunity. I am very glad that the house has been renovated. The apartment is bright and cozy - come in and live," said Kulshat Tokpetova, a mother of five children. By the way, since last year, approaches to solving the housing issue have been changed, additional measures have been introduced to provide citizens with housing. Additionally, funds have been allocated from the republican budget for the purchase of 850 apartments for socially vulnerable citizens. In particular, the keys to 180 new apartments were received in the city of Kossy.As a result, the housing conditions of almost 2.5 thousand families on the waiting list for housing from the state fund have been improved over the year, including the construction of 1.5 thousand and the purchase of 850 apartments in 10 regions of the region. 661,000 square meters of housing is the result of housing construction in the region, which means that 6.3 thousand residents of Akmola now live in new and comfortable apartments. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/920422

Today, Akim of Almaty region Marat Sultangaziev conducted a working visit to the regional center, during which he got acquainted with a number of significant facilities aimed at developing urban infrastructure and improving the quality of life of the population.The first point of the visit was the ASP Arena tourist and sports complex. The Governor of the region inspected the complex, designed for sports and cultural events, stressing:“ASP Arena is a vivid example of how we can combine sports, culture and tourism to create not only a new attraction, but also a source of inspiration for young people and residents of the region. This is a project that opens up new horizons for Konaev.”Recall that on January 16, the largest ice rink in Central Asia, with an area of 20,600 square meters, was launched in Konayev, which became the epicenter of the brightest winter event of the year – the WINTER ASIA DRIFT SHOW! This is not just a tournament, but a grand celebration of speed, skill and adrenaline. Experienced pilots from different countries and from all over Kazakhstan will compete for the title of the best in winter drift.Then the akim of the region visited the construction site of the multifunctional educational center, where he was presented with the progress of the work. The center will include modern educational facilities and office space, which will expand educational opportunities for young people in an area of more than 3,000 square meters. The planned completion of the facility is the 2nd quarter of 2025.Attention was also paid to the development of urban recreational infrastructure. Marat Sultangaziev inspected beach No. 6, where work is underway to modernize the territory. Discussing the project, the mayor noted that the renovated beach will become one of the favorite vacation spots of the townspeople.Another key object is the Almaty Demalys beach, which is undergoing a large-scale reconstruction. The new project provides for the creation of a resort complex that meets international standards.Summing up the visit, Marat Sultangaziev noted:“The city of Konayev has great potential, and our task is to develop it comprehensively. Every project, whether it's educational centers, tourist complexes, or recreation areas, is a step forward for the entire region. We will continue to work to create comfortable conditions for the life and development of our citizens.”The Mayor gave instructions to accelerate the implementation of planned projects and stressed the need for strict quality control of the work performed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/920433

Today, the final stage of the Winter Drift Show is taking place at the ASP Arena, a tourist, sports, and entertainment complex in Konaev.The show kicked off on January 16 at the largest ice rink in Central Asia, covering an area of 20,600 square meters. Drivers from around the world have gathered for the competition, and comfortable amenities have been arranged for spectators, including a restaurant and complimentary hot tea and coffee.The event boasts a prize pool of $1,000 for individual winners and $2,000 for team champions. Following the competition, spectators can enjoy an AFTERPARTY headlined by popular artists Nigativ and V$XV PRiNCE.In addition to the sporting event, the Konaev Akimat, in collaboration with the Departments of Education, Sports, and Social Protection, has organized a free ice-skating session for 500 children, creating a festive atmosphere for the city's younger residents.ASP Arena is one of Konaev's key investment projects, offering unique opportunities for the development of tourism and motorsports.The complex features a hotel, a restaurant, a go-kart track, and a grandstand with a capacity of 3,200 spectators. Spanning a total area of 63 hectares, the project represents an investment of 8.1 billion tenge. According to investors, an average day at the complex—including accommodations, access to the ice arena, dining at the restaurant, and go-karting—costs about 35,000 tenge, making it affordable for most visitors.It is worth noting that last summer, the ASP Arena hosted a drift show and a large-scale rock festival, both of which became standout events of the year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/920435

15 people addressed their problems to the head of the region. They raised issues related to education, healthcare, housing and communal services, employment, and others.Father of many children M. Irzin asked for help in finding employment and providing housing, aktyubinka R. Rysmagambetova addressed the issue of housing privatization. In 2016, a woman received a one-room apartment from the state fund and was interested in the possibility of privatizing it. O. Dalmagambetov, a pensioner from Temir district, told the mayor about the unsatisfactory condition of the road in Zhambyl village and asked for it to be repaired.The mayor listened to the petitioners and specific answers were given to each question. Any appeal from citizens will be resolved within the framework of the current legislation.Heads of departments and akims of districts also listened to the complaints and suggestions of Aktobe residents.At the end of last year, during the reception of citizens, the akim of the region received 174 people.We remind you that an appointment with the head of the region for personal matters is carried out on an ongoing basis by appointment. Residents can sign up through the egov portal.kz, a single e-otinish database, or by coming to the akimat and leaving a written statement.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/920362

Akim of the region Marat Akhmetzhanov got acquainted with the projects of digital transformation of the region during his visit to KSU "Smart Aqmola". During the visit, a presentation of key information systems aimed at the digital transformation of various fields of activity took place.Magzhan Yerzhan, Head of the Department of Digitalization and Archives of the Akmola region, spoke about key initiatives aimed at developing digital technologies in the region. He noted that digital transformation covers various areas — public administration, agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare and education. As part of this work, geographic information systems, artificial intelligence, and automated platforms are being implemented to facilitate effective resource management and increase process transparency."To date, a geographic information map of farmland has been developed and tested, which allows real-time analysis of data on the condition of land plots and their rational use. In addition, the Situation Center is actively testing, which uses AI technologies to predict risks and offer solutions for more effective management of the region," he said.Akim of the region Marat Akhmetzhanov stressed that the introduction of digital technologies plays a key role in improving the efficiency of public administration and the quality of life of the population."Digitalization is not just a modernization of processes, but a strategic tool that will increase the transparency of public administration, speed up the decision—making process and effectively use the resources of the region," he said.Following the meeting, instructions were given for the further development of digital initiatives, focusing on the need to implement advanced solutions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/920063

One of the primary issues for the population is housing affordability. Social well-being is inextricably linked to the housing issue. At the same time, housing construction, solving social issues, can become the engine of economic growth.Last year, significant progress was made in the Akmola region in solving housing issues, improving the level of comfort and quality of life. The housing issue has been resolved by more than 6 thousand families.28 multi-family residential buildings were built at the expense of budgetary funds, which is more than 1.5 thousand apartments. Of these, 4 houses are intended for socially vulnerable segments of the population who are on the waiting list of local executive bodies for housing, 20 houses as loan housing, and 4 more apartment buildings were built for families affected by floods in the spring of 2024.The government has introduced additional approaches to providing the population with housing, as well as to maintain stability in the consumer market for the construction of new commercial housing facilities by purchasing homes for socially vulnerable segments of the region's population from private developers. 850 apartments were purchased in 10 regions of the region for socially vulnerable segments of the population. The main drivers of apartment buybacks were the regional center and the city of Kosshy, which purchased 318 apartments and 180 apartments, respectively, as well as the Burabay district, which bought 92 apartments for socially vulnerable segments of the population.By the end of the year, about 2.5 thousand families of various social groups of the region were provided with new housing.Work in this direction will continue.In 2025, it is planned to complete the construction of 24 apartment buildings in the region, which will ensure an improvement in the standard of living of another 932 families.It is also planned to purchase 251 apartments for those on the waiting list – socially vulnerable segments of the population.With additional budget allocation, it is possible to purchase 1,000 more apartments, which will significantly expand the scope of the program.Housing construction contributes to a significant improvement in the housing and social conditions of citizens.The measures taken help to make life more stable for many Akmola residents.Each new house is a step towards a better future for the entire region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/920264