In the Zhas-Kanat microdistrict of the Turksib district, an abandoned plot was transformed into a cozy public space. The project was implemented within the framework of the "Budget of National Participation" program.A complex of works has been carried out on the territory: asphalt and paving stones have been laid, street lighting elements, automatic irrigation systems, benches and bins have been installed. Parking spaces are also provided and a ditch network is laid. In the upcoming season, it is planned to plant young trees, which will give the park even more greenery and comfort.The main feature of the new space is a 450 m2 ice rink, which will be transformed into a roller skating rink in the summer. The locals, especially the children, loved the skating rink. They enjoy spending their free time here."I really like coming here after lessons and riding. I have long dreamed of an ice rink that will be located not far from home. I've already learned how to do some elements of figure skating, and I can skate backwards. Now my friends and I are learning new elements: rotations and spirals. We like to come here in the evening, the garlands are beautifully lit here, it's very beautiful and atmospheric," Arman Batyrov, a resident of the Zhas-Kanat neighborhood, shared his impressions.In total, 40 improvement projects are planned in the Turksib district under the "Budget of National Participation" program. Taking into account the effectiveness of the program and the involvement of residents, in 2024, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dosayev increased funding by 18.8 billion tenge, which is 5.8 billion tenge more than in 2023. Thus, Almaty residents had the opportunity to propose and implement 364 projects for the improvement of courtyards, public spaces, the creation of sports and playgrounds.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/918378

In Almaty, seven libraries provide services to people with hearing and visual impairments, providing them with modern equipment for convenient access to information. As part of Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dosayev's order to create an inclusive environment, these libraries have Braille displays that display text in tactile format, printers for printing in Braille, devices for increasing and changing the contrast of text, as well as scanners that read text, reproduce it aloud and translate it into audio format.For comfortable listening to audiobooks, libraries also provide headphones with high sound quality. In addition, computers with adapted software are installed, which helps people with visual and hearing impairments to work more effectively with information.People with hearing and visual impairments can visit the following libraries: Zhambyl, Alatau Creative Hub, I.A. Chekhov Central State Library, Library of Kazakhstani Writers, as well as branches No. 4, 14 and 45, where all conditions are created for their convenience and comfort when using resources. The initiative was implemented on behalf of the Mayor of Almaty within the framework of the principle of equal access to cultural sites and the creation of a barrier-free environment.It should be noted that visually impaired staff also work in these libraries and assist readers in mastering the equipment, finding the necessary resources and training. This allows us to create jobs and additional opportunities for accessibility of culture and knowledge for all residents of the city.With the support of the Akimat of the city, as part of the Roadmap for the Development of Almaty, the librarians of the metropolis completed a successful internship in Seoul, where they studied modern approaches to library services and have already begun to introduce innovations in the field. Last year, the specialists also completed internships in Germany and Switzerland.In general, about 400 people work in libraries in Almaty. In 2023, at the initiative of the mayor of the city, staff salaries increased by 30%, in 2024 salaries were increased by another 25%, and this year salaries will also be increased by 29%. By the way, 18 young specialists of the city libraries received housing under the Almaty Zhastary program.There are 28 libraries in the city under the akimat, and 95% of them have been modernized. Every year, the total number of visits to Almaty libraries is more than 3 million.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/919390

In Almaty, the renovation of city buses continues as part of the development of the public transport system and improvement of the environmental situation. One of the private fleets has purchased a batch of electric buses, which will be launched on January 18.Low-floor electric buses of the Golden Dragon brand have a range of 300 km, are silent, equipped with air conditioners, video surveillance cameras and other modern systems. These buses will run on route 98 with the message "Rayymbek metro station - Bai-Tal residential complex".Deputy Head of the Almaty City Mobility Department Baurzhan Kumargazin noted that due to the work on the development of public transport, passenger traffic in the city is growing annually and currently about 1.6 million trips per day are made."Last year, we organized 20 new suburban routes to ensure transport connectivity with the Almaty agglomeration. As part of the implementation of the master plan for the Transport framework of the city until 2030, in the spring we will begin construction of two BRT lines along Zheltoksan Street and Rayymbek Avenue. The Akimat has also developed new Rules for subsidizing carriers aimed at improving the quality of services," he stressed.In turn, the director of the City Bus fleet, Daniyar Baigabatov, said that the company had purchased 14 electric buses."The improvement of the transport infrastructure, the introduction of new technologies and clear rules in the field of transportation allow us to plan for the long term, upgrade rolling stock, and attract professional staff. In the future, we plan to purchase 60 more electric buses," added the head of the fleet.It should be noted that this year in Almaty, the akimat and private carriers plan to purchase 800 gas buses and 260 electric buses, which will reduce the average service life of buses to 2 years.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/919394

Beisenov Anuar Talgatovich was born on October 29, 1994 in the city of Akmola (Astana). In 2016, he graduated from the Kazakh Agrotechnical University named after S. Seifullin with a degree in Land Management.He started his career in 2015 as an accounting technician for participation in public works in his spare time for students of the State Institution "Management of Land Relations and Control over the Use and Protection of Land in Astana", where he worked until June 2017. From June 2017 to January 2020, he held the positions of an employee, chief specialist of the Department of organizational and control work of the State Institution "Office of the Akim of Kostanay". From March to September 2020, he worked as the chief specialist of the Department of Agriculture and Advanced Technologies of the State Institution "Department of Agriculture and Land Relations of the Akimat of Kostanay region".From October 2020 to February 2022, he held the positions of chief specialist and head of the Department of State Control over the Use and Protection of Lands of the State Institution "Directorate for Control over the Use and Protection of Lands of the Akimat of Kostanay region". From February to September 2022, he worked as the head of the Department of State Control over the use and protection of lands – State inspector of the Russian State Institution "Department for Land Management of Kostanay region of the Committee for Land Management of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan." From September 2022 to November 2023, he held the positions of Chief expert of the Department for Monitoring Land Use and Improving State Control over land Use and Protection, Head of the Department for the Development of Regulatory Legal Acts of the RSU "Committee on Land Resources Management of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan".From May 2024 to January 2025, he worked as Deputy Head of the Department of Architecture, Urban Planning and Land Relations of the Abai region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/918950

A modern training hall has been opened in the village of Malaya Vladimirovka in Beskaragai district for young athletes involved in Kazakh wrestling.The total area of the sports facility is 140 square meters. meters. The gym is equipped with all necessary equipment, locker rooms for athletes and coaches are provided, as well as a drinking water supply system.At the opening ceremony, the merits of famous personalities who contributed to the development of sports in the village of Malaya Vladimirovka were noted. Among them are the masters of sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Kazakh wrestling: Togaibek Kiribayev, Kumar Mukashev, Yesengeldy Izatov and Amantai Kazimov.The new gym will become an important stage in popularizing sports among rural youth, helping them unlock their potential and nurture future champions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/919089

The workshop is equipped with modern equipment and is designed to develop the professional skills of future specialists. There are offices for sewing, culinary and confectionery business, assembly of agricultural machinery and engines, as well as locksmith repair.123 million tenge was allocated for equipping the workshop and dormitory with the support of the Education Department of the Abai region. In addition, the sponsors provided the necessary equipment. In general, about 400 million tenge has been invested in the development of the college in recent years. With these funds, the sports hall, dining room and workshops were renovated, and the heating system was updated. A new bus was also presented to the college.The college was founded in 1959. Today, it trains skilled workers who are in demand on the labor market. The college has 314 students, 185 of whom enrolled in the 2024-2025 academic year.As part of the initiative of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who declared 2025 the Year of Working Professions, a number of new projects in the field of technical and vocational education are being implemented in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/919428

By order of Akim of Akmola region, Nurbek Baktybaevich Badyrakov was appointed head of the Department of Agriculture and Land Relations.Nurbek Badyrakov was born on June 11, 1988 in the South Kazakhstan region. He graduated from M. Auezov South Kazakhstan State University, M. H. Dulati Taraz State University and Peoples' Friendship University of Kazakhstan.He started his career in 2009 as a statistician in the Department of Agriculture of the South Kazakhstan region. In 2010, he worked as a leading specialist in the department of agricultural processing and the introduction of new technologies in the Department of Agriculture of the South Kazakhstan region.In 2012, he was the head of the Department of Agriculture and Water Management of the Department of Agriculture of the South Kazakhstan region, from 2013 to 2015 - Deputy Head of the Department of Agriculture of the South Kazakhstan region.From 2016 to 2017, he worked as the Chief manager in the Department of Analysis and Development of the activities of subsidiaries and affiliates of the National Management HoldingKazAgro, Assistant deputy in the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Head of the South Kazakhstan Regional Territorial Inspection of the State Inspection Committee in the Agro-Industrial Complex of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Head of the office of the Akim of Shymkent.From July 2018 to July 2022, he worked as the head of the Department of Agriculture of the Turkestan region.In 2022-2023, he was the akim of Ordabasinsky district.Prior to his appointment, he was the head of the Department of Agriculture of the Turkestan region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/919131

Guldana Malikkyzy, Head of the Department of Heraldic Work at the Ministry of Culture and Information, conducted a special seminar on this topic in Ust-Kamenogorsk. It was attended by government officials, representatives of non-governmental organizations, heads of city and district departments of internal policy, as well as specialists monitoring the use of state symbols.The participants discussed not only the issues of popularization of state symbols, but also the standards of their use, as well as legislative requirements.Our main goal is to use the state symbols of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with the requirements of the law and to conduct awareness—raising activities to promote them. Within the framework of the seminar, it is planned to check and monitor the work of public and private institutions, joint-stock companies, private entrepreneurs and district akimats. Warnings will be issued for violations identified, and if necessary, liability measures will be applied within the framework of the Administrative or Criminal Codes," Guldana Malikkyzy said.As it was noted at the seminar, in 2024, amendments were made to the Criminal Code regarding the desecration of state symbols. Currently, a fine of 3 thousand rubles is provided for desecration of symbols. MCI (more than 11 million tenge). The Administrative Code also provides for heavy fines.There are 835 institutions in East Kazakhstan region that use state symbols. They contain 1,700 flags and 1,461 coats of arms. Regular checks are carried out on the correctness of their use, their condition is monitored. In the future, it is planned to install flagpoles at border posts. A register of state symbols will also be compiled. The seminar participants noted that recently Kazakhstanis have become more interested in state symbols. It is not uncommon to see flags on the balconies of houses and on cars. This is how people demonstrate their patriotism.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/918672

Modern society is facing a growing number of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety disorders, burnout, bullying, and stressful situations. It is especially difficult for children to adapt to these changes, which makes psychological support necessary. To help children, parents and teachers, the JAN AHUAL psychological center was opened in Aktobe, the purpose of which is to create a safe and comfortable environment for all participants in the educational process.The JAN AHUAL Center was established by the decree of the Akimat of Aktobe region No. 125 dated May 6, 2024. Its main goal is to develop a unified system of psychological services at the regional level aimed at preserving and strengthening the psychological well—being of students, pupils, teachers and their families. Since its opening, the center's specialists have conducted more than 600 consultations, helping clients cope with anxiety, bullying, conflicts and other stressful factors.Parents who have contacted the center have noted positive changes in their children, such as improved academic performance, increased self-esteem, and reduced family conflict. One of the most striking examples is a teenager with an anxiety disorder who, after consultations, became more confident, established relationships with classmates and achieved academic success. It should be noted that the center provides the possibility of anonymous treatment: online consultations via chat or video call without specifying personal data."Seeking psychological help is a way of taking care of yourself and your family. The sooner you ask for help, the sooner you can find a solution to the problem. We guarantee confidentiality and do everything to make our clients feel comfortable and confident. Even if you are in doubt, start with a consultation to understand how we can help you," said Aibek Aitbaganbetov, director of the center.Contacts of the center for children and parents: 8 702 031 25 22 — A 24-hour emergency hotline where you can get help while maintaining complete confidentiality.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/918968

Projects to improve the road infrastructure and develop the transport system are being actively implemented in the Almaty region. In 2024, 5.4 km of new roads were built, 143.2 km of average repairs and 2.4 km of major repairs were carried out. An important step was the construction of access roads to 12 schools within the framework of the Comfortable School project, which provided convenient access for residents and students. Two automated weighing stations have been installed to help protect the road surface from overloads and maintain its operational qualities.To improve safety on the region's roads, pit repairs were carried out on an area of 90,000 square meters, 1,200 km of roads were marked and pedestrian crossings were equipped. An important element of the modernization were 946 new road signs, 29 strobe lights and 9 traffic lights. 4 km of metal barrier fences were also installed, which significantly increased the level of protection for road users. Joint raids revealed 76 violations, which helped strengthen control in the transportation sector.Special attention is paid to the development of public transport. During the year, the region's fleet was replenished with 44 new buses, 27 of which were manufactured in Kazakhstan. This became possible thanks to the leasing program of the Industrial Development Fund. 18 new intra-district and one inter-regional routes have been introduced, covering 47 settlements. In the coming years, it is planned to continue updating transport to make the region more convenient and comfortable for residents and visitors of the region. Major repairs of 5 bridges and the construction of a highway are also planned for 2025, 126.2 km average, 26 km major repairs of highways of regional significance.In addition, work is planned to ensure road safety and install automated measuring stations. Design and estimate documentation is being developed for the comprehensive plan of socio-economic development of the city of Konayev and for major repairs of emergency bridges.In the future, a budget application will be sent to the meeting on the allocation of the local budget in May this year.According to paragraph 15 of the technical rules for the repair and maintenance of public roads up to RK 218-29-03, snow removal works, depending on the category of public roads, amount to category I – 2 hours, category II – 4 hours, category III – 5 hours, category IV – 6-12 hours, Category V – 16 hours. According to the above rules, snow removal works are carried out on time in winter.100 units of equipment, 9,232 tons of deicing material, 557 tons of fuel and lubricants were prepared for the maintenance of highways of regional significance, 117 units of equipment, 10,625 tons of deicing material, 333 tons of fuel and lubricants were prepared for the maintenance of highways of regional significance.During the winter period, snow removal works on public roads are under constant control of the Akimat of the Almaty region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/918732

A QAR FEST snowman contest will be held in Astana from January 15 to February 15 on the banks of the Yesil River as part of the Taza Kazakhstan campaign, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The terms of participation are as follows:Create a unique snowman that matches the theme of the environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan";Take a picture of your work;Post the image on your Instagram page by February 15 and add the hashtags #TazaKazakstan and #QarFestSaryarqa. Also, don't forget to mark the @saryarqa.audany page.Snowmen can be made on the banks of the Yesil River, near the skating rink.The authors of the best works will be awarded with diplomas and memorable gifts.QAR FEST is a great opportunity to show your creativity, support environmental initiatives and give the capital a special winter mood.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918025

The Zhas Enbekshiler project was launched in Astana to increase the prestige of working professions in the capital's colleges, the official website of the akimat of the city reports.According to Mayra Sembina, Deputy director of the Higher College of Astana Polytechnic, more than 40 events are planned at the educational institution, which cover six priority areas for the implementation of the program of the Year of Working Professions of the capital.Among them, the most significant is the international Polytech Generation 2025 festival, which will be held in May this year."This will be the first international festival dedicated to popularizing working professions and creating a positive image of technical specialties. We expect the participation of polytechnic colleges not only from Kazakhstan, but also from the world's leading secondary specialized educational institutions," said Mayra Sembina.College students have been active since the beginning of the year, participating in the development of promising projects.The winners of the republican Olympiads and participants of the hackathon in Pavlodar, Sayat Zhunusov, Asanali Babayev and Adil Altynbek presented a project to identify fraudulent activities using generative neural networks."If a transaction takes place in one city, and a few minutes later in another, located far away, then this is regarded as an anomaly. Accordingly, an anomaly is a sign of fraudulent actions," said Sayat.In the future, the guys plan to actively develop their project in order to raise awareness of Kazakhstanis about the risks of online fraud and reduce the number of such threats."Astana Polytechnic students positively welcomed the initiative of the Year of Working Professions."We were glad when we learned that 2025 will be the Year of the Working Professions. I am also pleased that the work of the workers will be appreciated at a high level. This will not only raise the prestige of working professions, but also show their importance for the country's economy. We are proud that the students of our college will play an important role in the development of technical specialties," said Adil. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918036

In 2024, a Centralized archive was created in the capital's courts, where more than 103,000 criminal and civil cases were transferred for storage, including materials from 1949. Yeldos Zhumaksanov, head of the Department of Judicial Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Astana, spoke about these and other results of last year, as well as the immediate work plans, at a briefing in the Communications Service, the official website of the Akimat of the city reports."These changes have not only improved the working conditions of judges and staff, but also provided comfort for citizens who applied to the courts of the capital. We will continue to work on improving the infrastructure in 2025," said Yeldos Zhumaksanov.In May last year, a Centralized archive was created in the capital's courts. More than 103,000 criminal and civil cases have been deposited, including materials from 1949. To improve the efficiency of the archive, primary and repeated scientific and technical processing of documents was carried out.In 2024, the courts of Astana sent over 27,000 writ of execution."Improving the enforcement of court decisions is one of our priorities. According to the results of the reconciliation of unjustified refusals, 10 private bailiffs were brought to disciplinary responsibility. We will continue to improve this work," Zhumaksanov said.In 2025, the department plans to launch a new automated system "Torelik 2.0", which will be implemented in the second half of the year. This platform will make it possible to improve judicial processes, making them more transparent and convenient for citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918166

In 2024, 238 websites related to drug trafficking were blocked in Astana due to the prompt actions of the staff of the Department for Combating Drug Crime of the Astana City Police Department. This was announced at a briefing in the Communications service by the senior operative officer for particularly important cases of the Department for Combating Drug Crime of the Astana City Police Department, police Lieutenant Colonel Aliya Kibatkyzy, the official website of the city akimat reports."As part of the implementation of the Comprehensive Action Plan to Combat Drug Addiction in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2023-2025, over the reporting period of 2024, the DP units initiated more than 1,100 drug–related offenses, 405 criminal cases, of which 283 were initiated against persons involved in the sale of drugs. More than 300 kg of various types of narcotic drugs were seized from illegal traffic. 681 facts of drug violations related to "synthetic types of drugs" were revealed. Since the beginning of this year, 31 criminal cases in the field of Internet resources have been initiated under Articles 299-1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 238 drug site addresses have been blocked," she said.Aliya Kibatkyzy also explained the changes in criminal legislation regarding prosecution for drug crimes.Aliya Kibatkyzy also noted that this year, preventive measures are also being carried out jointly with government agencies, NGOs and law enforcement agencies, including actions, seminars, lectures, round tables, meetings, sports tournaments, contests, raids. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918224

On January 18-19, all Orthodox churches in Astana will celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord. In Astana, traditional Epiphany bathing will take place on the city beach near the embankment of the Capital's Park (near the Amphitheater), four fonts have been prepared for this, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Festive divine services, a traditional religious procession and mass bathing are planned in Astana on January 18-19.The holiday will be held in all Orthodox churches of the city: the Assumption Cathedral (Kuishi Dina St. 27), the St. Eleninsky Church (12 Republic Ave.), the Church of St. Seraphim of Sarov (8 Bogenbai Batyr Ave.).Bathing areas will be available from 20:00 hours on January 18 (after the consecration of the water) to 02:00 hours on January 19. Mass bathing will also continue from 08:00 a.m. on January 19 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 will ensure the safety of residents during the religious ceremony. Ambulance crews will be on duty at the Epiphany bathing sites.We urge residents and guests of the capital to observe safety measures and take into account the weather conditions when swimming.It is important to remember the safety rules in the designated bathing areas: no more than 3 people should stand next to the font, diving should only be under the supervision of rescuers and paramedics. Before entering the water, you can do a warm-up, which will help you warm up, after the ceremony you should rub yourself with a towel, put on warm clothes and drink hot tea. If you feel any deterioration in your health during bathing, you should immediately contact the doctors on duty at the bathing site.In order to avoid accidents, rescuers warn that:- It is forbidden to swim in unequipped places without the presence of rescuers and doctors;- Do not leave children unattended. Even if a child is good at swimming, cold water and a stressful situation can throw him off balance.;- Do not dive into the water from the ice. This can lead to injury.;- Eliminate alcohol consumption. Immersion in icy water while intoxicated is fraught with severe hypothermia and other dangerous consequences.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918293

Since the beginning of 2025, modern corners of "Taza Kazakhstan" have appeared in many libraries in Astana. These corners contain books, magazines and information materials about environmental education, environmental protection, and the preservation of cultural sites, according to the official website of the capital's akimat.In addition, the corner includes a collection of books and scientific publications on ecology. Contests and meetings with young readers are also held.The Taza Kazakhstan Corner has become a vivid example of how knowledge and technology can be combined to form an environmentally conscious society. The renovation of the library is a great celebration both for those who create and for those who enjoy creativity," said Saule Rakhimova, head of the mass library No. 15.In particular, thematic book exhibitions are held: in the children's library No. 5 - "Taza Kazakhstan – Taza bolashaka zhol", in the children's library No. 8 - "We open the world of nature with a book", in the Specialized Library for blind and visually impaired citizens - "Tabigatty korgau – kasietti is", in the Central Children's and Youth Library library - "Ecology – el tagdyri".At the same time, lectures and workshops on ecology are held in libraries, joint clean-up days, landscaping of adjacent territories, and garbage collection are organized. All activities are aimed at improving the level of environmental literacy among the city's residents.The book collections are aimed at different age groups and include books for both independent and family reading.Detailed information about the 22 libraries in the city, addresses, phone numbers and opening hours is available on the official Instagram page — @kitap_qala_astana.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918231

About 200 schoolchildren will receive diplomas in working specialties in Astana this year, the official website of the Mayor's Office of the city reports.In 2023, a pilot project to improve the professional skills of high school students was launched at colleges in technical and vocational education. As part of the project, students who study at school in the morning attend a special educational institution in the afternoon that provides specialized professional education. A special feature of the program is that a high school student, in addition to studying at school, learns one specialty and after graduation receives a diploma with a certificate.The size of the training load does not exceed four hours per day. The amount of study time for education must be at least 48 credits. The training period is 1 year and 5 months.Three state colleges have been selected in the capital as part of the pilot project. Today, 156 students are studying and undergoing practical training in the specialties "maintenance and operation of motor vehicles", "sewing and fashion design", "cook".In May of this year, the first students of the project will be awarded a college diploma.The Astana Department of Education, the college and school administration, and parents monitor their children's academic performance on a monthly basis.It should be noted that in the Year of Working Specialties, the scale of the pilot project will be expanded.This year, the city's colleges are planning to accept more than 300 students who will study in the fields of seamstress, baker, cook, hairdresser, florist, mobile manufacturing specialist, electric and gas builder.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918492

At the initiative of the Astana Akimat, the amount of payments to WWII veterans for the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War has been increased 2.5 times. Thus, the capital's WWII veterans will receive 5 million tenge each. Today, 6 veterans live in the capital. In addition, payments will also be received by veterans who are equivalent in benefits to veterans of the Great Patriotic War (except for participants and invalids of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant) (military personnel who served during the Second World War, persons who took part in hostilities against Nazi Germany, citizens who worked during the siege in the city of Leningrad, minor prisoners of concentration camps, military personnel, persons with disabilities as a result of injury, persons whose disability was established as a result of a disaster at radiation disasters and accidents at civilian or military facilities, nuclear tests, and their children, whose disability is genetically related to radiation exposure of one of the parents) – in the amount of 45 MCI (176,940 tenge).Veterans of military operations on the territory of other states (except for veterans of military operations in Afghanistan) (military personnel who performed tasks in the Tajik-Afghan sector, in the international peacekeeping operation in Iraq, in the settlement of the interethnic conflict in Nagorno–Karabakh) - 45 MCI (176,940 tenge).Other persons covered by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Veterans" (home front workers, families of deceased servicemen, spouse of a deceased disabled person of the Second World War – in the amount of 15 MCI (58,980 tenge).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918518

The next city agricultural fair will be held in Astana on January 18-19, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Products from local farmers and producers from various regions of Kazakhstan — Akmola, Abai, East Kazakhstan and Kyzylorda regions - will be presented here. Residents and visitors of the city will be able to buy vegetables and fruits, meat, flour and dairy products, pastries, natural juices, jams, jams and much more.The events will be held in the shopping and entertainment center of the Koktal Shopping and Entertainment Center at 12a Nurgis Tlendiev Avenue.The fair will be open every weekend from 10:00 a.m. to 22:00 p.m.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918542

Astana-Teplotransit JSC, a dynamically developing enterprise in the capital, is re-equipping with modern machinery, mechanisms and equipment, as well as training and certification of engineering and technical staff in all specialties. Today, over 700 employees work here. One of them is excavator operator Islam Kazhatov, he spoke about his work and shared his opinion about the Year of Working Professions, the official website of the Astana Akimat reports.Islam Kazhatov is the youngest of the young specialists and has been working as an excavator operator for 2.5 years."Our main task is to provide warmth in every home, creating comfort so that citizens, especially children and the elderly, do not freeze in winter. After the end of the heating period, we carry out preparatory work for the next season – we carry out planned repairs and measures under the investment program. Our installers inspect the areas where pipes need to be replaced, and troubleshooting work is being carried out at these facilities. We also deal with the elimination of gusts and leaks in case of emergencies," Islam Kazhatov said.According to him, big technology has attracted him since childhood."From an early age, my father and I used to drive different cars, and since then I have developed an interest in big technology. As he got older, he began to pay even more attention to cars and learned how to operate them. Over the years, experience comes, and interest in the profession increases," the Astana resident noted.Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, delivering a Message to the people of Kazakhstan, highlighted the importance of consistently increasing the country's human resources potential and declared 2025 the Year of Working Professions. Islam Kazhatov shared his opinion on the relevance of this initiative."I would like to recommend that the younger generation choose technical education and learn how to operate special equipment. It is the working professions that are important for the further maintenance of the city's vital activity. In addition, they will remain relevant in the future. Time is running out, it is necessary to replenish the ranks of workers. Therefore, it is important that the current generation does not lag behind us and learns in—demand professions," he stressed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918551