On August 22, 2025, Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aidar Abildabekov will hold a meeting with the population and business representatives, a personal reception of citizens.The main events will be held at the address: Kyzylorda region,Kyzylorda city, Sultan Beibarys street, 1, 3rd floor, Majilis hall, G blockThe meeting with the population and business representatives will take place from 15:00 to 16:00;Personal reception of citizens - from 16:15 to 16:45.You can ask your questions and suggestions at the meeting withVice Minister of Trade and Integration or send them to WhatsApp: +7 701 786 3919 (MTI).To register for a citizen reception and meeting, please call:+7 701 786 3919 (Aziza Nurpeisova).We invite citizens to take an active part and ask their questions to Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Aidar Abildabekov. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1054005?lang=kk

On August 19, the pedagogical community from all regions gathered at the traditional regional meeting of education workers of Kostanay region, held under the motto "BILIM KELESHEGI: ADAL AZAMAT – KASIBI MAMAN".The exhibition dedicated to the Year of Working Professions and the implementation of the Adal Azamat program aroused great interest among teachers.Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov emphasized: "Today, when knowledge and technology are rapidly changing, the future of the country directly depends on the quality of education. The main pillar here is the professionalism and development of teachers."In her speech, the head of the Department of Education, Aiman Ibrayeva, summed up the results of the past academic year, described how the education system is being transformed at all levels from pre-school to colleges, and outlined the prospects for work in the coming academic year.Timur Temirgaliyly Abilmazhinov, Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, spoke about priority areas and strategic goals and objectives in his report.The current issues of social partnership and interaction between leading enterprises and colleges to train in-demand specialists for the development of the region's economy were highlighted by the General Director of KIA Qazaqstan, Mr. Kim De Ki, and the Director of Kostanay College of Motor Transport, Dmitry Ivanovich Pavlenko.Zhansaya Bakhytbekovna Ismailova, director of the Gymnasium school No. 28 in Kostanay, shared her experience in the practical implementation of the Adal Azamat program.The meeting traditionally ended with the awarding of teachers.The honorary resident of Kostanay Kopesh Begen Kazenovich was awarded the title "Kazakstannyn enbek sirgen ustazy", the award will be presented to the veteran of pedagogical labor personally.4 teachers were awarded the badge "Bilim beru isinin kurmetti kyzmetkeri". Also, 25 teachers received diplomas from the akim of the region.The winners of the regional competition "The best schoolyard" within the framework of the environmental program "Taza Kazakhstan" were awarded with cash certificates. Sulukol OSH named after Sh. Shayakhmetov of Auliekolsky district received 200 thousand tenge for the 3rd place, OSH No. 19 of Kostanay became the silver medalist and received 300 thousand tenge. To the Director of the OSH named after.Abai Kunanbayev of the Karabalyk district was awarded a certificate for 500 thousand tenge for the victory.The winners of the rating assessment and holders of certificates of 5 million tenge each were the Department of Education of Sarykol district in the nomination "The best education system of the district" and the Department of Education of Kostanay in the nomination "The best education system of the city".The awarding ceremony was completed with the presentation of two certificates for 68 million tenge to the winners of the competition "The best organization of secondary education" - a comprehensive school named afterSapar Ergaliev district Beimbet Mailin and the competition "The best TiPPO organization" - Kostanay Polytechnic Higher College.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1053531?lang=kk

In 2025, it will be 10 years since the Republic of Kazakhstan joined the World Trade Organization. During this time, the country has established itself as an active and responsible participant in the international trading system.Kazakhstan's foreign trade volume increased from $76.5 billion in 2015 to $134.7 billion in 2024. Exports increased from $45.8 billion to $77.6 billion. Today, about 98 percent of Kazakhstan's foreign trade is carried out with WTO member countries.Kazakhstan's participation in the WTO has also contributed to the growth of the country's investment attractiveness. Foreign direct investment increased from $4.1 billion in 2015 to $12.7 billion in 2024. This was made possible by the consistent implementation of a policy of transparency and predictability in business regulation.A significant milestone for Kazakhstan was the chairmanship of the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference in Geneva in 2022. This event is recognized as one of the most successful in the history of WTO conferences. Following the conference, more than ten key decisions were made that contribute to the development of world trade.In September 2024, the First Trade Policy Review of Kazakhstan was held in Geneva. Following its results, WTO member countries highly appreciated Kazakhstan's efforts to reform trade policy. In particular, simplification of procedures, increased transparency, diversification of the economy and contribution to strengthening the stability of the global trading system were noted.Membership of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the WTO provides the country with access to a dispute resolution mechanism, which allows it to effectively protect national economic interests and prevent the introduction of unilateral trade restrictions. Due to this, other states consider Kazakhstan as a WTO member and apply appropriate procedures within the framework of the multilateral system, rather than unilateral measures.Significant changes were made in the field of customs administration. As part of the implementation of the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation, Kazakhstan has introduced electronic declaration, the Single Window system and switched to automatic data processing. The new model of customs posts and the principle of post-control have reduced the time for completing procedures from two days to 20 minutes.WTO membership has become an important factor in the modernization of Kazakhstan's economic policy. The country will continue its course towards deep integration into international trade and will actively participate in building a fair and effective global economic architecture.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1053311?lang=kk

On August 15, 2025, a meeting on combating the illegal import of chicken eggs and their sale on the domestic market was held under the chairmanship of Aidar Abildabekov, Vice-Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Committee for Veterinary Control and Supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Control of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology and the Trade Committee, as well as territorial divisions of the above structures and the Departments of Trade and Consumer Protection of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The meeting discussed the development of effective and prompt mechanisms for responding to cases of illegal import of products, strengthening border controls, and preventing violations in the sale of chicken eggs on the domestic market.In order to ensure the protection of the domestic market, authorized government agencies are implementing a set of systemic measures. As a result of interaction with the Union of Poultry Farmers, about six cases of suspected illegal import of chicken eggs intended for sale on the domestic market were identified. Based on the results of the work carried out, measures were taken in accordance with the norms of the current legislation in three cases, verification activities are currently ongoing in one case, and violations were not confirmed in two cases.“Illegal import of chicken eggs poses a direct threat to food security, distorts the competitive environment and undermines confidence in the measures taken by the state,” noted Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aidar Abildabekov.On February 17 of this year, the Ministry of Trade and Integration, together with the Ministry of Agriculture, the Union of Poultry Farmers, the Industry Association of Egg Producers and the Union of Retail Networks, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, providing for coordinated actions to stabilize prices for chicken eggs.As part of efforts to protect the domestic market and support domestic producers, a ban on the import of chicken eggs into the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan for a period of 6 months was introduced on April 4 this year. This ban was approved by the Order of the Minister of Agriculture.Following the meeting, a common understanding was reached on the need for further coordinated work and strengthening interdepartmental cooperation. The measures taken are aimed at ensuring stability in the consumer market, protecting the interests of domestic producers and increasing the level of food security in the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1053277?lang=kk

The member states of the Eurasian Economic Union have begun working together to simplify the procedure for processing and issuing special permits for the passage of heavy and large-sized vehicles during international road transport along roads included in the list of Eurasian transport corridors and routes.Recall that on December 29, 2024, at a meeting of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission, an Action Plan was approved to harmonize the procedures for processing and issuing special permits for the passage of heavy and large-sized vehicles along Eurasian transport corridors (Order of the Board of the EEC dated December 23, 2024 No. 214).The adopted plan provides for the implementation of 5 key areas:- determining the maximum possible agreed terms for issuing special permits;- determining the maximum possible agreed terms for early (before the planned start date of the trip) submission of an application;- determining the validity period of a special permit;- determining a standard application form;- convergence of requirements for the minimum list of information and documents submitted to obtain a special permit.The implementation of these measures is aimed at simplifying and accelerating the process of obtaining special permits, making it more transparent, predictable and convenient for participants in international transportation.Thus, establishing clear deadlines for registration allows carriers of the EAEU countries to plan routes in advance and avoid protracted waits. A simplified application format with a minimum amount of mandatory information reduces the administrative burden and facilitates faster submission of documents.For example, today the parties have agreed on the following deadlines for issuing special permits:- if there is no need to coordinate the route - within 24 hours of working time; - if it is necessary to coordinate the route - within 10 working days;- in the event of an emergency - within 3 hours. The validity period of a special permit is no more than 135 calendar days.Thus, work in this direction continues and, based on the results, the relevant recommendations of the EEC Board will be adopted.Overall, the decisions taken are another step towards the formation of a single transport space of the EAEU, which will support business, simplify international transportation procedures and strengthen economic ties between the EAEU countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1053231?lang=kk

Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov visited the Auliekolsky district as part of a working trip, where he inspected key facilities of the agro-industrial complex, infrastructure and social sphere, and also held a meeting with residents.Dairy farm in the village of ZhosalyConstruction of a modern dairy farm for 1,000 heads is starting near the village of Zhosaly. The company will produce over 9,000 tons of milk per year and create 43 jobs. The priority for employment is the residents of the village of Zhosaly.The project cost is 5.375 billion tenge, of which 605 million tenge are the investor's own funds, and 4.77 billion tenge are borrowed funds of JSC SEC Tobol. Work will begin in September 2025 and be completed in November 2026.Preparation for the harvesting campaignOn the fields of INSPEK LLP, the akim of the region met with agricultural producers of the region. We discussed the organization of harvesting operations, state support measures and the renewal of agricultural machinery.This year, 207 billion tenge was allocated to farmers of Kostanay region, which is 20% more than in 2024. The funds were used for concessional lending, subsidizing mineral fertilizers and purchasing machinery.New housing for the residents of the areaReconstruction of the former dormitory building for a 24-apartment apartment building with a total area of 1,441 sq. m. continues in the village of Auliekol. The work is carried out by Elorda Invest Stroy LLP at its own expense.The project includes the construction of engineering networks, landscaping, landscaping and the installation of small architectural forms. After the construction is completed, the apartments will be transferred to socially vulnerable citizens, which will reduce the waiting list for housing in the area by 7.2%.Open dialogue with the residentsThe working trip ended with a meeting with the residents of the district. The governor of the region answered questions, discussed plans for the development of territories, construction and repair of infrastructure, measures to support villagers and attract investments.- "Rural development means new jobs, modern infrastructure and comfortable living conditions for people. All our projects are aimed at ensuring that young people stay in the village, and that residents have a choice and confidence in the future," Kumar Aksakalov emphasized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1051342?lang=kk

Today, August 12, Kostanay region, together with the whole country, celebrates International Youth Day. A large-scale decade of events from August 3 to 12 was timed to coincide with this important day in the region, which united sports, cultural and social initiatives for young people of all interests and ages.From the very beginning of the celebration, Kostanay residents plunged into an atmosphere of activity: a sports and leisure evening with fun competitions, contests and prizes was held on the Central Square. The very next day, the square turned into a karaoke stage, where young people sang their favorite hits.On August 5, a forum of working youth was held in the I-Qostanay space, the culmination of which was the presentation of the "Uzdik Sheber" award - recognition of the merits of the best of the best professionals in their field. Seven winners received cash certificates in the amount of 100,000 tenge each.On August 6, Kostanay Arbat opened in the city center - an exhibition of crafts, a parade of street music, bright performances and creative interactive activities in the open air. The atmosphere was reminiscent of the best holidays in the European spirit - with smiles, stylish compositions and a sea of \u200b\u200blight.On August 7, the Uly Dala Park turned into a summer cinema - viewers enjoyed watching a film in the open air. And already on August 8, young people showed that they can not only have fun, but also take care of their hometown - the Tobol embankment turned into an arena for the environmental quest "Clean Games", where participants competed in cleaning the territory.Particular attention was paid to supporting youth initiatives. On August 11, a mini-grant competition was held in "Zhastar Sarayi", where initiative groups and volunteer associations received 7 grants of 100,000 tenge each for the implementation of their projects.One of the key moments of the decade was the youth tournaments in basketball, mini-football and eSports, which took place on August 9-10. These competitions brought together not just players, but also youth teams, clubs and friends for whom sports and games have long been a way of life.The basketball tournament was attended by 7 of the strongest teams in the city and region, each representing educational institutions, sports clubs or informal youth associations. Interest in the tournament was so high that the spectator stands of the sports complexes were completely filled.The football tournament was the largest! 32 teams competed at the Zatobolets stadium in Tobyl. Among the participants were schoolchildren, students, young professionals and football fans. The tournament was held in two stages: group and playoff, which made the fight for the million-dollar prize especially intense.The eSports competitions were no less spectacular, where more than 30 teams from gaming communities and clubs competed.30 participants demonstrated their FIFA 2025 skills brilliantly - virtual stadiums thundered with emotions, another 20 players in UFC 4 showed real cyber fights with unpredictable endings. The total prize fund for cyber sports was 525,000 tenge, which became a powerful incentive for the participants.The decade ended on August 12 on the stage of the Uly Dala Park with a concert program "Open Air". The audience was delighted by creative teams, and a solemn award ceremony for the winners of tournaments and active youth of the region was held. Youth leaders, volunteers, athletes and creative talents were awarded with certificates and prizes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1049689?lang=kk

 The International Trade Centre (ITC), in partnership with the Ministry of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan and QazTrade JSC, conducted a field mission to key border and seaport facilities from 28 July to 1 August 2025. The objective was to diagnose operational bottlenecks at critical border crossing points. This border assessment was carried out under the EU-funded "Ready4Trade Central Asia: Fostering Prosperity through the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor" project, implemented by ITC.The mission team visited major border checkpoints with Uzbekistan and the seaport of Aktau. As part of ITC’s structured, multi-step diagnostic process, which combines expert analysis, field-level assessments, and the development of an evidence-based position paper, the on-site visit enabled experts to observe clearance procedures in real time, conduct structured interviews with customs and other border regulatory agencies, and hold in-depth consultations with freight forwarders, customs brokers, transport operators, and traders.Initial findings reveal recurring challenges in risk management workflows and the electronic queuing system, highlighting the need for improved coordination, system interoperability, and enhanced data-sharing protocols. The insights gathered will inform actionable recommendations to streamline procedures and align operational practice with Kazakhstan’s ongoing digitalization and harmonization reforms.The mission also emphasized the need for more predictable border crossing times and stronger interagency collaboration. These issues reflect broader structural and procedural gaps in digital integration, infrastructure, and traffic management that require targeted reform measures."The effectiveness of cross-border trade starts with a clear understanding of the situation on the ground," said Madina Kazhimova, Deputy Director of the Foreign Trade Activities Department at the Ministry of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan. "The field audit helps identify not only technical but also institutional barriers that hinder the smooth movement of goods. It is an important step toward turning strategic priorities into tangible improvements for businesses.""Ground-level engagement is essential to ensure that policy reforms translate into tangible improvements for traders and transport operators," said Nurlan Kulbatyrov, Managing Director of QazTrade JSC. "This mission has enabled us to triangulate feedback from public sector agencies and private sector stakeholders, providing a rich evidence base for enhancing border efficiency. The insights and recommendations gathered will also contribute to the preparation of Kazakhstan’s Second National Report on Trade Facilitation, which is expected to be unveiled later this year."Building on the mission’s findings, ITC will develop a concise position paper outlining the main operational challenges, gaps between policy and practice, and short- to medium-term recommendations for procedural enhancements. The Ministry of Trade and Integration and QazTrade JSC will use these insights to support Kazakhstan’s efforts to implement streamlined, digitally enabled border management, reinforcing the country’s role as a key transit hub in the Eurasian logistics landscape.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1048985?lang=kk

At a meeting chaired by regional Akim Nurlybek Nalibayev, the progress of construction projects in the region and public utility issues were reviewed. City and district akims and heads of responsible agencies participated in the meeting.The regional governor instructed that strict quality control of construction and timely commissioning of the projects be prioritized."New buildings are of great importance to our region. There should be no issues with the quality or timing of construction of social facilities and residential buildings. Equipment and landscaping of adjacent areas must be fully completed within the established timeframe",-said N. Nalibayev.At the meeting, the readiness of new facilities, which will open by the end of the year, was clarified. In the coming days, a 150-student school built in the Mergensay rural district of the Aral district will be opened with the regional governor's participation. Additionally, the keys to 30 residential buildings with 60 apartments will be handed over in the district center. An automated gas distribution station will open in the Kamystybas rural district.Also, in the Kazaly district, 40 buildings with 80 apartments will be commissioned, and a ceremony will be held to connect the village of Sarbulak to clean drinking water.Following the meeting, the regional governor emphasized that utility services must be provided uninterrupted and of high quality during the winter.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1127581?lang=kk

A pilot project is being implemented in Kazakhstan to provide digital food vouchers, which will allow recipients of targeted social assistance (TSA) to purchase socially significant food products (SSFP) at a discount. The main principle of the project is based on the current price stabilization mechanism, the so-called "revolving scheme", within the framework of which retail outlets are provided with preferential repayable loans to replenish working capital. In exchange, stores are obliged to sell SSFP to TSA recipients at alternative prices, up to 15% lower than market prices. The pilot project is starting in the city of Akkol in the Akmola region. In the future, it is planned to expand to the cities of Kokshetau and Pavlodar. The digital voucher is provided through the "Social Wallet" service, integrated into the eGov Mobile mobile application. The TSA recipient only needs to activate the voucher and present the QR code at the store checkout, then the discount is applied automatically. The voucher size is calculated individually: one monthly calculation indicator is provided for each family member, which is equivalent to 3,932 tenge. Thus, a family of four receives a voucher for about 16 thousand tenge, the discount on the SZPT can reach up to 15% of the market price. The project is financed from the stabilization fund: 35% is directed to preferential lending to entrepreneurs, 65% to forward purchases of products from domestic producers and farmers. Thanks to this, a stable supply of stores with socially significant products at reduced prices is ensured, domestic producers are supported and an effective mechanism of social support is created. After the completion of the pilot, the project is planned to be scaled up to other regions, covering more than 245 thousand recipients of the ASP, providing a transparent and fair mechanism for targeted support of socially vulnerable citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1048054?lang=kk

Kazakhstan took part in the UN Conference on Landlocked Countries (LLDC), which is taking place in Avaza, Turkmenistan. Participants of the Export Acceleration 2025 program from QazTrade presented their products at the event.The presence of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev underscores the high importance of trade connectivity and regional cooperation for the country.The national pavilion of Kazakhstan featured companies from the fields of agro-industrial complex processing, food industry, mechanical engineering, pharmaceuticals and export-oriented innovation. Participants demonstrated a wide range of products and the potential to enter international markets.The key moment of the conference was the speech of Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Asset Nusupov, who noted:"As the largest landlocked country, we have turned geographical limitations into strategic advantages."He emphasized that Kazakhstan is actively investing in infrastructure and digital solutions: the KEDEN system has been implemented, a digital trade corridor has been created. This has increased cargo flows along the Middle Corridor by 63% and doubled container traffic in 2024. Trade turnover with SPECA countries has reached $10 billion, with the goal of doubling it in the coming years. Also in 2024, the e-commerce market grew by 60%, reaching $6 billion.The products of Kazakhstani companies aroused interest among international delegations and were highly praised for their quality and compliance with international standards.“Participation in the conference opens up broad opportunities for establishing B2B contacts, presenting Kazakhstani brands and strengthening the country’s image as a reliable and promising trading partner on the world stage,” noted Alimzhan Umarov, General Manager of the QazTrade Export Acceleration and Training Group.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1047841?lang=kk

The implementation of the republican environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan" continues in Kostanay region, designed to improve the sanitary condition of settlements, enhance environmental culture and unite citizens around common goals - cleanliness, order and care for nature.In a short time, this initiative has shown a real effect: a large-scale complex of events was held in the region, which was attended by almost 370,000 people. More than 4 thousand pieces of equipment were involved in the cleaning work. This speaks not only about the scale, but also about the responsibility shared by both the government and the residents.As a result, more than 70,000 yards have been cleared, of which 2,000 are apartment buildings, and 68,000 are private sector. Almost 88 thousand tons of garbage were removed, 277 parks and squares, 285 historical and cultural monuments were put in order, 90.8 thousand trees and 8 thousand shrubs were planted.Environmental actions have covered not only streets and squares - work continues on cleaning reservoirs, rivers and lakes, because ecology is not a one-time cleaning, but a daily culture of life.Against the background of the success of the Taza Kazakhstan initiative in the region, the Ulgili Auyl competition starts. Its goal is not only to support the environmental movement, but also to encourage the villagers, who create comfort, beauty and coziness around themselves.This competition is not just a competition, but a movement in which every flower bed created by the hands and cares of residents, every painted fence and well-kept yard is important. The main idea is to show how simple but sincere efforts can turn a village into a place where you want to live, raise children and be proud of your yard."When the yard is a dream" is not a one-time action, but a way of life.The competition is held in two stages: a qualifying round in August, and the final in September 2025, where the winners will be awarded. Applications are accepted until August 17, including videos about the life and landscaping of the village.Not only cleanliness and landscaping will be assessed, but also the condition of roads, yards, lighting; availability of playgrounds and sports grounds; participation of residents in volunteering; social activity and demography; innovation, the Internet, accessibility of infrastructure.The winners (in 3 nominations) will receive funding from district akimats for the implementation of a socially significant project, from the installation of new benches and urns to the construction of a playground or recreation area.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1047776?lang=kk

The Tekhnodom store seized 81 units of the VITEK VT-1122 TR kettle model, with a capacity of 1.7 liters, from shelves throughout Kazakhstan. In addition, the supplier was sent a demand to suspend further deliveries until the violations are eliminated.The Department of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology for the East Kazakhstan Region, at the request of a consumer, conducted a test purchase of the said electric kettle sold in one of the Ust-Kamenogorsk stores and checked the products for compliance with the requirements of the technical regulations of the Customs Union "On the safety of low-voltage equipment" (TR CU 004/2011).Based on the results of laboratory tests, it was established that the power of the kettle deviates significantly from the norm. At 220 V, the actual power was 1617 W (-12.6%), and at 240 V - 1824 W (-17.1%). Such deviations may pose a potential threat to the health and safety of consumers.In connection with the identified violations, the seller of the Tekhnodom store was sent a notice of withdrawal of products from sale.For the sale of goods that do not meet the requirements of technical regulations, administrative liability is provided in accordance with Art. 415 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses. Sanctions include a fine for individuals in the amount of 90, for officials, small business entities or non-profit organizations - in the amount of 195, for medium-sized businesses - in the amount of 310, for large businesses - in the amount of 600 MCISource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1046707?lang=kk

A historical and cultural event of global significance took place in the Amangeldy districtOn August 5, 2025, the grand opening of the "Wall of National Memory" took place in the Tazh Torgai tourist complex, located in the Amangeldy district of the Kostanay region. It is a unique project of particular importance in the history of Kazakhstan. This significant object is officially registered in the international book of records Global Book of Records.The main goal of the project is to revive the historical memory of the people, to pass on to the younger generation knowledge about outstanding personalities and fateful events that left their mark on the history of the country. The wall depicts episodes of the Kazakh people's struggle for freedom, key stages in the formation of the national spirit, as well as the names of ancestors who ruled in foreign lands and rest there forever.The length of the wall is 35 meters, the height is 3 meters 80 centimeters. This is not only an example of architectural art, but also a spiritual center that nurtures national self-awareness.The author and patron of the project is a well-known public figure, president of the Telep charity foundation, Honorary Citizen of the Amangeldy district Sapar Yskakuly Yskakov. Thanks to his initiative and contribution to the development of national spirituality and historical self-awareness, the monument was brought to life.The opening ceremony was attended by honorary guests of the republican and international level, historians, representatives of the intelligentsia, media workers and bloggers. The welcoming speech was made by the Deputy Akim of the Kostanay region Bakhytzhan Narymbetov, doctors and candidates of historical sciences, famous experts, who noted the importance of this project for the country.In particular, the following authoritative specialists were invited to conduct an examination according to international standards:Derekh Samir Ali - former Honorary Consul of the Syrian Arab Republic in Kazakhstan (2010-2017);Ordenbek Blesbekovich Mazbaev - Doctor of Geographical Sciences, Professor of the Eurasian National University named after L.N. Gumilyov;Zhomart Zhenis Zhenisuly - Candidate of Historical Sciences, Deputy Director of the Institute of History and Ethnology named after Sh. Ualikhanov;Amanzhol Kuzembaev - Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor of the Kostanay Regional University named after Akhmet Baitursynov.During the ceremonial event, the head of the Asian-African region of the Global Book of Records organization Kuandyk Kudaibergenov officially announced the inclusion of the "Wall of National Memory" object in the list of world records.In honor of this historic moment, young people in national costumes carried the flags of 34 countries, symbolizing peace, friendship and confidence in the future. Songs dedicated to the native land and the history of the country were performed on the stage, ethnic villages worked, exhibitions of folk and applied art were presented, and a concert program was held.Thanks to this large-scale and meaningful project, the Amangeldy district received international recognition and a new impetus in the development of cultural tourism. This event was a significant step not only for the district, but also for the entire Kostanay region and Kazakhstan as a whole, demonstrating the spiritual potential of the country to the whole world.The "Wall of National Memory" is a monument that connects the past and present of the people, designed to foster patriotism and historical consciousness in future generations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1046327?lang=kk

As part of the implementation of the instructions of the President of the country, the Akim of the Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov got acquainted with the progress of construction of residential buildings and infrastructure facilities in the new microdistricts "Astana" and "Baiterek" of the city of Kostanay.Recall that the Head of State emphasized: "Affordable housing is not a dream, but our duty to citizens." Guided by this task, about 1 million square meters of housing have been commissioned in the region over the past two years.The microdistricts "Astana" and "Baiterek" will become some of the largest residential areas in the regional center. In total, 154 multi-storey buildings are planned to be built here, which will provide more than 14 thousand new apartments.Today, the construction of 10 five-storey buildings is being completed - the work is 95% complete. In parallel, the construction of another 13 similar buildings has begun.In addition to residential buildings, the project provides for the creation of modern infrastructure. "Smart" stops, video surveillance systems, children's and sports grounds will be installed here. Schools, kindergartens, a multidisciplinary hospital, leisure centers and a Sports Palace will be located within walking distance.A gas boiler house with a capacity of 49.5 Gcal is being built to ensure uninterrupted heat supply to the new residential area. Construction, installation and commissioning works are ongoing at the site, and the project is undergoing state examination.“The implementation of such a large-scale project is not only an improvement in housing conditions, but also a new impetus for the socio-economic development of the region. It is important to provide people with not just housing, but a full-fledged comfortable living environment,” said Kumar Aksakalov.Special attention is paid to supporting young people. The Kostanay Zhastary program continues to operate in the region, under which more than 340 young people have been provided with housing in three years. The program will be continued in 2025. This year, its financing will amount to 938 million tenge, including funds from Otbasy Bank JSC.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1045397?lang=kk

The Kostanay Regional Universal Scientific Library named after L. N. Tolstoy hosted an open microphone entitled "Abai Murasi – halyk ulagaty" ("Abai's legacy — folk wisdom"), dedicated to the 180th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Kazakh poet and thinker Abai Kunanbayev.The event became part of a decade dedicated to the poet's anniversary, and brought together connoisseurs of his work, representatives of the cultural community and concerned readers. The book exhibition "Uly halyktyn – Uly Abayy" ("The Great Abai of the Great People") attracted special attention of the guests, where rare and modern publications telling about the life and philosophy of the great son of the Kazakh steppe were presented.A bright decoration of the evening was the literary and musical composition "Okudan kaytkan Abai" ("Abai returning from school") performed by members of the clubs "Kazyna" and "Orken". The audience heard a heartfelt reading of poetry, fragments from the famous "Words of Edification" and the performance of Abai's cult songs — "Zhelsiz tunde zharyk ai" and "Kozimnin Karasy", which still resonate in the hearts of listeners.The open microphone format allowed everyone to speak: there were poems, reflections on the importance of Abai's work in modern times, personal stories and memories. The atmosphere of the evening was filled with special warmth and respect for the spiritual legacy that Abai left to his descendants.The event not only became a tribute to the memory of the great poet, but also once again emphasized that his ideas, filled with humanism, morality and love of knowledge, remain relevant today.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1044821?lang=kk

On the instructions of the Head of State, conditions for the development of small and medium-sized businesses are being created in the regions. One of such projects is being implemented in Kostanay — the construction of a small industrial zone has begun on the territory of the Bolshevichka LLC enterprise.The reconstruction progress was inspected by the Akim of the Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov. He noted that such projects are important both in terms of employment and in terms of the industrial growth of the region.— Large production areas have been idle here for many years. Now they are getting a new life, — the Akim emphasized. — New workshops, jobs and business opportunities are appearing on the site of former unused facilities.An investment project for the reconstruction of furniture and sewing workshops is being implemented at the site. The total investment is 5.5 billion tenge. The project is being implemented by Bestex LLC. Upon completion of the work, it is planned to produce up to 200 thousand products per year and create 150 jobs.Small industrial zones are specially prepared sites with engineering infrastructure and preferential terms for small and medium businesses.In the future, the industrial zone will house enterprises producing furniture, windows, garments, printing, paper, bulletproof vests and other types of products.In addition, it is also planned to develop educational and social infrastructure here, including the creation of the Institute of Fashion and Design and the construction of a student campus.“We see how business is capable of not only developing production, but also investing in human capital. This is a good example of an integrated approach,” noted Kumar Aksakalov.We will add that 36 college students are already undergoing internships at the enterprise as part of dual training, 24 of them in a targeted direction.The creation of small industrial zones is part of the industrialization and economic growth strategy. Such projects help reduce dependence on imports, expand employment and increase the share of SMEs in the region's economy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1041841?lang=kk

To date, 67,949 small and medium–sized businesses operate in the region, employing 164.3 thousand employees, which is 3.2% more than last year (April 1, 2024 - 159.2 thousand people).The output of SMEs in the 1st quarter of this year also increased by 15.5% and amounted to 515.9 billion tenge (April 1, 2024 – 446.7 billion tenge).In general, more than 30% of the region's economy is provided by small and medium–sized businesses (the share of SMEs in the gross regional product is 30.2%).The positive dynamics of these indicators is greatly facilitated by the implementation of state support measures. Thus, within the framework of the Comprehensive Entrepreneurship Development Program for the 1st half of this year, 135 business projects for a total amount of loans of 15.9 billion tenge were provided with preferential lending conditions due to government subsidization of part of the interest rate and the provision of guarantees by Damu Entrepreneurship Development Fund JSC and a special Guarantee fund to cover the shortage of collateral. Projects implemented in rural areas account for 26%.In addition, work is underway to provide enterprises, including those located in the Industrial Zone in Kostanay, with the missing engineering and communication infrastructure. To date, 7 such projects are being implemented with a total cost of 486.3 million tenge, including in the Dzhangelda, Kostanay and Mendykara districts.In order to develop entrepreneurial potential in regions remote from the regional center, the Business-Komek Regional Lending Program was launched in 2023 at 1% per annum, which has no analogues among all government support tools. To date, the total amount of financing has been fully utilized: 37 loans totaling 1.5 billion tenge have been approved. Most of the loans are aimed at the development of animal husbandry.              In addition, financial institutions also implement their own business support programs. For example, for entrepreneurs of the single-industry towns of Lisakovsk, Zhitikara and Rudny, Halyk Bank launched a program of preferential loans in the amount of up to 50 million tenge at 10% per annum for investments and working capital for up to 5 years in the manufacturing industry (excluding production of tobacco products).In turn, the Damu Foundation has launched the implementation of the Orleu program, which provides loans to entrepreneurs in priority sectors of the economy in the amount of up to 7 billion tenge for up to 10 years with a remuneration rate of 12.6% per annum. Applications are accepted by Bank CenterCredit JSC, Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC, Freedom bank JSC, ForteBank JSC and Nurbank JSC.In addition, work is underway in the region to create small industrial zones. Two projects are being implemented – the construction of a Localization center for the production of automotive components (on the territory of the Industrial Zone in Kostanay) and the reconstruction of the sewing workshops of the Bolshevichka factory. These projects involve the placement of small businesses on prepared and equipped with the necessary communications facilities on preferential rental terms.Much attention is paid to the development of social entrepreneurship. Currently, 66 representatives from our region are on the Register of Social Entrepreneurs. This category of entrepreneurs is given the opportunity to participate in the competition for grants up to 5 million tenge, subject to the social orientation of the business. The competition is scheduled for September of this year.At the same time, various non-financial support measures implemented by the Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Kostanay region covered about 1,500 business entities and individuals with entrepreneurial initiatives in the first half of this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1040858?lang=kk

This social facility is aimed at providing about 300 students with speech and other disabilities with modern comfortable accommodation. The dormitory has all the necessary conditions for students. There is a medical office, sports, exercise, and relaxation rooms. Currently, work is underway to erect the walls of the building. The facility is planned to be completed and commissioned in December of this year. The project implementation period and the quality of construction work are under control. The allocation of assets to important projects that directly affect the well-being of the local population and improve their lives continues.

The forests of our region are of great ecological, climatic, economic and social importance.The Akimat of Kostanay region manages 462.0 thousand hectares of the state forest fund, including the forested area of 207.5 thousand hectares. Over the past 3 years, the total area of the state forest fund has been increased by 4.3 thousand hectares (from 457,718 hectares to 462,009 hectares), due to the transfer of reserve lands to the lands of the forest fund for logging operations.There are 6,188 hectares in the category of lands of the state forest fund "green zones of settlements and health facilities" around Kostanay, including 4,502 hectares covered with forest.During the period 2021-2024, 55.4 million seedlings were planted on the plots of the forest fund on an area of 8.7 thousand hectares, as part of the implementation of the Comprehensive Forest Reproduction Plan for 2021-2027. The planting plan for 2025 is 19.2 million seedlings on an area of 2.9 thousand hectares. In the spring of this year, 14.5 million seedlings were planted on an area of 2.9 thousand hectares. In autumn, it is planned to plant 4.7 million seedlings on an area of 0.8 thousand hectares.Work continues to eliminate the consequences of a large forest fire in 2022 in the territory of the Auliekolsky district. During the period from November 2022 to July 2025, logging was carried out on 61.7% of the area, and 34.8% of the forested area covered by the fire was also developed.In total, 2.9 million pine seedlings on 432 hectares were planted on the area of Gary. The natural renewal of the forest is also recorded: green shoots of birch and aspen have appeared, and self-seeding of pine is observed everywhere.Work on the reproduction of forests in the forest fund areas continues in order to increase the forested area of the forest fund, as well as increase the forest cover of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1037701?lang=kk