Today, the 4th qualifying round of the national horse racing championship, one of the main events of the national equestrian sport, took place at the Beskol hippodrome. Strong riders of the country competed for a large prize fund and a ticket to the finals.13 athletes defended the honor of the North Kazakhstan region, and two North Kazakh riders won prizes in the jockey competition! 🥈 Aliya Toktasynova and Grad Lok - second place🥉 Andrey Rovdo and Triumf - third place place.These victories prove that North Kazakhstan athletes are trained at a high level and aspire to be leaders in national sports.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/1017715?lang=kk

JSC "KazAgroFinance", which is part of the group of companies of the "Baiterek" national management holding, launched a new leasing program at its own expense. The program targets agricultural producers whose needs exceed those of existing relief programs. The new product is now available to farmers.The program was developed within the framework of the new strategy of "Baiterek" Holding to unify rates for financing programs of subsidiary companies and provides for an annual rate of 12.6%, a lease term of up to 10 years and an advance starting from 15%. Financing is carried out only at the expense of the company's own funds, which will make the product very flexible for long-term investment resources in the current demand."The new program is our strategic response to market demand. There are enough directions and types of techniques that are left out of simplified mechanisms. There is still a need to finance them. Using our own resources, we are opening the door to additional opportunities for those excluded from government programs.  This is not an alternative to simplified solutions, but a logical and timely addition to them," noted Aidar Prashev, Chairman of the Board of KazAgroFinance JSC.Thus, within the framework of the program, in 2025, it is planned to finance a wide range of AEC subjects, and finance about 20 billion tenge.  Along with the new product, "KazAgroFinance" continues to implement the flagship simplified program of leasing domestic equipment at 5% per annum. In 2025, 200 billion tenge have been allocated for it, and already the purchase of more than 4,000 equipment for the amount of 76 billion tenge has been financed. Also, the programs "Made in Kazakhstan", "Facility leasing" with 6%, "Our own fodder" are also in use, and the funding under these programs is estimated to be 18.5 billion tenge.All these tools are aimed at developing agriculture, strengthening food security and supporting domestic machine building.Source: official source of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan siteSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/1017722?lang=kk

GENERAL RULE1.1. Competition among journalists for the prize of the Governor of Zhetisu Oblast "Kulager" is a competition traditionally held between regional mass media (hereinafter - media) and new media representatives.The organizer of the competition is the Department of Social Development of Zhetisu Oblast (hereinafter - KDB).1.2. The "Kulager" competition is a regional event aimed at informational support for the development of Zhetysu region.1.3. The competition includes full-time or freelance authors, editors of regional newspapers, television and radio companies, creative associations, news agencies and new media, who publish social and economic development and other relevant issues of Zhetysu region. representatives can participate.GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COMPETITION2.1. The "Kulager" competition among media representatives of the akim of Zhetysu region is held in order to inform the people about the work being done in the region.2.2. Main goals of the competition:- development and promotion of mass media;- popularization of new media (blogging, mobile journalism and etc.);- Show the rate of socio-economic development of Zhetysu region.2.3      The main tasks of the competition:Professional development, creative self-development of print, electronic media and new media representatives in a moral and material sense;New journalism community in the region identification of promising names.REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTEST PARTICIPANTS3.1. Participants in the "Kulager" contest among media representatives of the governor of Zhetissu region:- regional media, Republican media owned in the region employees;- individual applicants - journalists working in regional and republican mass media (full-time and part-time employees), representatives of regional, city, district periodicals, television and radio companies and other information organizations;- representatives of new media (bloggers, community administrators and others).3.2. Candidate is fully responsible for the legal rights of submitted materials. Information about the candidate will be published in accordance with the spelling and punctuation used when filling out the application;3.3. The media and new media representatives who won the competition last year (2024) will not participate in the current competition.                                                           TITLES OF THE COMPETITION4.1. The competition is held under the following titles: work";"Best print design";"Year of working professions", "Clean Kazakhstan", "Adal Azamat", "Law and order" and best blogger work";"Best photo".SPECIAL NOMINATIONS"Best press service";"Veteran journalist";"For professional skill named after Beisen Kuranbek".DIMENSIONS OF EVALUATION OF COMPETITION MATERIALS:5.1. The competition is held in one stage.5.2. Candidates can participate in only one category. One material published in the registered press, electronic media and new media from June 1, 2024 to June 23, 2025 must be submitted. The jury distinguishes the materials according to the relevant qualification requirements by the method of expert evaluation.  5.4. Measures for evaluation of media materials (from 1 to 5 points):Correspondence to the proposed title;The ability to show the social significance of the issue from a civil point of view;Innovation and originality in presenting the material, professionalism and journalistic skill;Publication quality (concepts, figures, facts);Special effects in photos should not exceed 30%, copyright must not be violated.GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VIDEO MATERIAL:File size: up to 25 GB;Format: mp4;Video codec: H264(MainConcept);Bitrate: 3,600 to 10,000 kbps;Resolution: 1280x720 or 1920x1080;Framerate: 25fps;Keyframe: each 25; Materials published in registered newspapers, television broadcasts, social networks, and blogs from June 1, 2024 to June 23, 2025, including the Internet, can be submitted to the competition.6.2. The jury of the competition evaluates the submitted materials and selects the best works and determines the winner from among them. The author of the materials will be anonymous to the jury.COMPETITION ORGANIZING COMMITTEE7.1. The coordination of the competition is entrusted to the organizing committee.7.2. The organizing committee maintains a database during the competition. develops and enters into it the works sent by the participants of the competition, the list of participants of the competition, the list of the winners of the competition.7.3. The Organizing Committee is guided by these Rules during its work.JUDGE BOARD OF THE CONTEST8.1. In order to evaluate the competitive works, the organizing committee formed a panel of judges for each title;   8.2. The jury reviews, differentiates and expertly evaluates the materials submitted by applicants;  8.3. The jury includes the organizer of the contest - representatives of public journalistic organizations, republican and regional mass media, public associations, etc. 8.4. The jury is approved by the competition organizers. determines.9.2. In the absence of award-worthy materials, the jury has the right to propose to the contest organizers not to award a prize. 9.3. Release of official conclusions and awarding of winners with valuable prizes will take place on June 27, 2025. Prize-winning journalists, journalistic teams, members of the jury, organizers and sponsors, representatives of state bodies, business, academic and journalistic groups will take part in the official award ceremony.9.4. Winners of the competition determined by the jury will be awarded with a certificate, statuette and monetary reward.TERMS OF SUBMITTING MATERIALS TO THE CONTEST10.1. Materials published before or after the specified period of the contest, as well as previously published and reprinted materials, will not be accepted for the contest. Submitted materials must not be of a commercial nature. 10.2.   Tender materials are accepted at the following address: Taldykorgan city, Balapanov street, house #28, Social Development Department of Zhetysu region or at the following e-mail address: 7su-smi@mail.ru.10.3. The language of the contest is Kazakh, Russian;10.4. Materials are accepted in printed or electronic form.10.5. Conditions for accepting applications in electronic publications:Materials are accepted in MP4, full HD format;The duration of the material should not exceed 5 minutes. must;Photos with a minimum resolution of 2398x3602 pixels.10.6. Contest materials will not be processed and will not be returned. The materials submitted to the contest may be published in whole or in part in the mass media, as well as in Internet resources and other sources.Source: Department of Social Development of Zhetysu OblastZhetysu Oblast The rules of the "Kulager" competition among media representatives of the akimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/1017748?lang=kk

Means for supporting small and medium-sized businesses have increased: the new "Orleu" discount lending program has been launched in Kazakhstan. The interest rate does not exceed 12.6% per annum, the term is up to 10 years."Is it necessary to invest in modernization, expansion of production or transition to domestic materials and equipment? "Orleu" program is your opportunity to get up to 7 billion tenge for investment purposes and up to 3.5 billion tenge for working capital. The rate is not higher than 12.6%, the term is up to 10 years, refinancing is available. And if the project meets the requirements, then it is possible to get a guarantee from the "Development" fund", reports the Entrepreneurship Department of the Karaganda region.SME entities registered in Kazakhstan can participate. Priority is given to the following sectors of the economy: manufacturing industry, transport and storage, tourism, education, healthcare.Applications are accepted by Freedom Bank, CenterCredit Bank and Halyk bank.More details - at damu.kz and at number 1408.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1017752?lang=kk

A ceremony dedicated to the Day of Medical Workers was held at the Art Center of Aktobe.During the event, the achievements and direction of development of the health care sector in the region were widely discussed, and the work of noble people in white coats for the country was especially noted. and trust. This is a profession that requires great responsibility and warmth. In your daily work, you adequately demonstrate the values ​​of honesty, professionalism, justice and responsibility in the concept of "Honest Citizen" announced by the President of the country," said the regional akim.In 2024, 12 new health care facilities were launched in the region, and 14 institutions were overhauled. 40 young specialists were sent to rural settlements and medical equipment was purchased for 4.5 billion tenge. It is planned that 11 more objects will be built and 8 institutions will be modernized by the end of the year.Today, about 250 open heart operations are performed in the region every year. Real results are being achieved in the direction of maternal and child health care. 6034 babies were born in 2024, and 5255 babies were born in the first months of this year. 425 children were born within the framework of the "Longing Baby" program. It is planned to open a cardiac surgery center for children in 2025.West Kazakhstan Medical University named after M.Ospanov and Medical College named after M.Mametova also make a significant contribution to staff training.During the event, industry veterans were honored and the best employees received awards. In particular, they were presented with the medal "Meanery of merit", the badge "Excellence in the field of health care", certificates of honor and letters of thanks.Students of the medical college named after Manshuk Mametova paid tribute to the veterans of the field gathered at the ceremony and presented souvenirs.The festive evening continued with a concert program of artists from Aktobe.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/1017515?lang=kk

 It is planned to launch KazFelTec enterprise, unique in the country, in Aktobe. This will be the first factory in Kazakhstan that produces non-woven materials from natural sheep wool.The project is implemented on the basis of advanced Italian Cormatex Airlay technology and is aimed at producing environmentally friendly heat and sound insulation materials. The factory is capable of processing 2.5 thousand tons of wool per year.KazFelTec is not just a factory, but an important link in the way of creating a deep processing chain of agricultural raw materials in the country. Today, only 29% of sheep's wool is processed in the country, and the rest is not used. The new plant will allow establishing permanent cooperation with farmers, increasing the economic value of livestock products and reducing waste.The project is being implemented with state support. Currently, the construction works have been completed and the installation of production equipment is in full swing.It should be noted that the launch of the KazFelTec plant opens up new opportunities for agriculture, creates jobs and contributes to the development of the "green economy".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/1017946?lang=kk

About 180 soldiers of the Military Institute took an oath to serve the Motherland in the Central Park of Aktobe.Parents and relatives of young boys from all over Kazakhstan took part in the ceremony. They proudly watched their sons in military uniforms. For young soldiers, this is an important moment of responsibility and patriotic spirit. This day became an unforgettable event for young soldiers and their families.#Law and OrderSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/1017962?lang=kk

 The event called "Aliya - Life" was attended by regional governor Askhat Shakharov and adviser to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Malik Otarbaev.The show of visual images, which made a special impression on the public, gave an unforgettable impression on the celebration of the anniversary of the legendary person. A thousand thanks to the people" took place on the square of the stele. The crowd witnessed a wonderful evening. Local artists and specially invited pop stars and artists performed on stage. Allabergen Zhaksybayev, Rita and Dulat Aitzhanov, Kanat and Svetlana Aitbayev, Miras and Kuralai Bekzhanov, Marat Aitimov, Alikhan Zeynolla and other talented compatriots. Thestars before going to the stage, contact via telebridge and send warm greetings to the fans dedicated. After that, theartists performed favorite songson the stage that won the hearts of many.The singing of the popular singer Sadraddin, the legendary figure of Kazakh art, Roza Rymbayeva, further heated up the festive atmosphere. Sadraddin "Home", "How many days?", "Happiness", "Is there an answer?" performed well-known hit songs, folk artist Roza Rymbayeva sang the audience's favorite songs "Lyubov Nastala", "Once Upon a Time", "Inviting Spring", "Baldauren". The evening ended with the singer's song "Aliya", a symbol of heroism. The crowd watched Aliya Moldagulova, Dimash Kudaibergen, sights of the Aktobe region and other visual compositions. When the national flag was shown, more than 40,000 spectators sang the National Anthem at the same time. The light show was accompanied by lasers and beautiful music. The drone show was presented by Aspan Galaxy.Since the beginning of the year, events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Aliya Moldagulova have become a real symbol of unity and pride for our history and culture. The two-day anniversary celebrations ended with a large-scale program. Sports competitions, holiday concerts, theatrical performances and ceremonies of laying flowers on the monuments of the hero took place within it. Bthose events brought together residents and guests of the region, gave inspiration to young people and reminded everyone of the great indelible heroism of the Kazakh sniper girl and showed that she will remain an eternal guide for future generations.The honoring of Aliya Moldagulova and her respect will remain forever in the hearts of Aktobe residents, and the anniversary events have become a vivid testimony of the indelible heritage of our compatriot.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/1017495?lang=kk

For the first time in the Karagandy region, video cameras have been installed in playgrounds for children. Balkhash communal workers were one of the first to start a good process. So far, the video surveillance system has appeared here in four areas, and in the future it is planned to cover 44 areas near apartment buildings.Residents are very happy with the innovation. First of all, it is the safety of children while walking. Also, video surveillance helps to better monitor cleanliness and order, allows to reduce cases of vandalism or destruction.This initiative was presented by "Balkhash Universal" LLP.- Us prompted by several requests of residents. Every year, a lot of budget funds are spent on the improvement of children's playgrounds in the city. It is important to ensure their preservation, cleanliness and order. We plan to provide service to the sites, - says the director of the enterprise Olzhas Sarmantaev.Addresses where video cameras are installed: Sabitova compact district, house 2; Bukeikhanov street, house 7A; Svankulov quarter, 6 houses; Kalmykov cul-de-sac, 4 house. A responsible person is appointed for each children's playground - this duty will be performed by the chairman of the PIC. He can connect to the video surveillance system through a special mobile application - monitor the events online and take urgent measures if necessary.According to Onalbek Madigaliyev, head of the housing relations and housing inspection department of the city of Balkash, work is being done with all PICs to install video cameras in the rest of the children's playgrounds in the city.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1017999?lang=kk

The step–by–step modernization of the KAZ19 Kostanay–Rudny –Denisovka-Komsomolskoye-Karabutak highway continues in Kostanay region. All work is carried out as part of the execution of the order of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the development of the country's transport infrastructure.One of the most striking examples of the implementation of this task was the 5.1 km long reconstruction project completed in 2021. The work was carried out by Kostanay Zholdary LLP, the total investment amounted to 4.5 billion tenge. Thanks to this segment, the highway was transferred from the III to the I-B technical category, which significantly increased safety and comfort for motorists.This year, active work continues: the average repair of the section from the Rudny overpass to the intersection with Abai Avenue in Kostanay has begun. The length of the site is 31.5 km, and the contractor is ABZ Plus LLP. The project cost is 6.7 billion tenge. As part of the renovation, two layers of new asphalt concrete pavement are being laid. To date, the laying of the lower layer has already been completed on the right side for 28.2 km (90%) and on the left side for 10.2 km (32%). All work is scheduled to be completed in October 2025.Special attention is paid to street lighting in the direction of Kostanay – Rudny. In 2024, one kilometer of lighting line will be installed in the area of the Kunai residential area. In 2025, as part of the renovation, another 3.8 km of street lighting will be built from Kostanay to Kunai railway station.In addition, lighting is currently being designed for a 25 km section from the Kunai railway station to the city of Rudny. Construction and installation work is scheduled to begin in August and be completed by the end of December 2025.All this is part of a systematic effort aimed at improving the quality of roads and developing the region's infrastructure. Improving transport accessibility, improving road safety and creating comfortable conditions for residents are the key priorities identified by the Head of State.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1017534?lang=kk

During the meeting, topical issues of countering drug addiction and drug crime were discussed, effective forms of preventive work were discussed, including the introduction of "free microphone" initiatives, the involvement of bloggers and proposals for conducting rapid tests at home.The meeting was chaired by Murat Sandybayev, Chief of Staff of the Akim of Kostanay region. The event was attended by representatives of law enforcement and government agencies, the Council for the Prevention of Drug Offenses of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, educational institutions, youth organizations and the media.Sergey Ilinykh, Deputy Head of the Second Department of the CPN of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, informed about the drug situation in the country for 5 months of 2025, more than 3,320 drug violations were registered in the republic, and more than 3.3 tons of drugs were seized. The activities of more than 7.5 thousand Internet resources distributing prohibited substances have been suppressed.According to Daniyar Dandybayev, head of the Police Department of Kostanay region, there has been an increase in the number of drug crimes in the region by almost 24%. Over 46 kg of narcotic drugs were seized from illicit traffic, 8 illegal phytolabs were liquidated.Preventive measures among young people, the employment of minors in the summer, as well as issues of interdepartmental cooperation were discussed.Deputy head of the Regional Education Department Danagul Syundikova said that this year over 5.6 thousand preventive measures have been organized, in which more than 85 thousand students and 43 thousand parents took part.Dinara Karymsakova, acting head of the Department of Public Development of the region, reported on regular preventive work among university students: lectures, debates, meetings, flash mobs and other events are held. Over 70% of the student youth of Kostanay region participate in the activities of creative, intellectual and sports clubs, which has a positive impact on the formation of sustainable anti-drug attitudes and values.According to Acting head of the Regional Health Department Zhanna Kozybayeva, health officials have developed a plan for drug addiction prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and social support for 2025. To strengthen interdepartmental cooperation on prevention, drug monitoring and the provision of specialized assistance to the population, the Kostanay Regional Mental Health Center has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Regional Educational and Methodological Center for Psychological Support and Educational Work, which is aimed at working with minors with problematic behaviors, at risk for substance use and in need of psychological support.- pedagogical support.In addition to the main areas of anti-drug work, special attention is paid to events dedicated to the International Day against Drug Addiction. These actions are aimed at raising public awareness and promoting a healthy lifestyle among the population. On June 26, a large-scale action dedicated to the International Day against Drug Addiction will be organized in the regional center with the support of all interested government agencies.During the discussion, it was noted that despite the preventive measures taken to combat drug addiction, this area requires further strengthening and systematic interdepartmental work, with an emphasis on youth and vulnerable groups of the population.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1017269?lang=kk

The Department of Culture of the Akimat of Kostanay region announces a republican creative competition among sculptors for the best working projects of the building in honor of the 140th anniversary of the birth of poet and writer Mirzhakyp Dulatov.The purpose of the competition is to determine the best working designs of structures in the amount of at least three works.Work projects are accepted from the moment of publication of the announcement within a month.Detailed conditions of the republican creative contest for the best work projects are posted on the websites https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-madeniet?lang=ru, https://murakst.kz.Terms of the contest.For more information, please call: 8 (7142) 54-10-29, 54-10-69 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1016739?lang=kk

Kostanay region is actively implementing large-scale reforms in the healthcare sector aimed at improving the availability and quality of medical care. All initiatives are being implemented in accordance with the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and cover key areas: from infrastructure modernization and digitalization to personnel strengthening.New infrastructure — closer to the patientThere are 450 public and 22 private medical institutions in the region. Today, Kostanay region is entering an active phase of transformation of the medical system, focused on practical results.One of the significant projects will be the opening of a new polyclinic No. 6 in the Yubileyny microdistrict of Kostanay. The facility was built at the expense of private investments in the amount of 5 billion tenge and is designed to serve over 30 thousand people. This will significantly relieve the burden on existing institutions and increase the availability of primary health care.Major repairs of the maternity hospital of Arkalyk regional hospital are being completed as part of the national project "Modernization of rural healthcare". The project cost is 1.2 billion tenge. In addition, more than 1 billion tenge was allocated for the reconstruction of a polyclinic in the city of Zhitikara, with a total area of more than 5,300 square meters.Modern equipment is the basis of diagnosis and treatmentBy the end of this year, medical institutions in the region will receive new equipment worth 7.2 billion tenge. The list includes:sanitary vehicles,anesthesia and respiratory equipment,ventilators,inpatient ultrasound of expert class,video endoscopic and X-ray equipment,angiographic installations and other high-tech systems.These purchases will significantly expand the diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities of healthcare institutions.Human resources decide everything: support and involvement of specialistsThe region's healthcare system employs over 14,000 medical workers, including1,855 doctorsand 5,741 mid-level specialists.,2,641 representatives of junior medical staff,3,560 other employees.In 2025, the region was replenished with 57 doctors and 137 secondary specialists. Lifting payments and additional support measures are provided to attract young professionals.Digitalization is a step into the futureMedical institutions are switching to digital solutions: electronic outpatient cards, temporary disability sheets, automated accounting systems, and telemedicine consultations are being introduced. This is especially true in remote areas where face-to-face admission is limited.Special attention is paid to the Social Wallet project in the eGov Mobile application. Through it, patients receive free medicines with electronic prescriptions. Since the beginning of the implementation, over 330 thousand prescriptions have been written, of which about 76% are using a QR code.The patient is at the center of the systemThe reforms are aimed at introducing the principle of patient-centricity: reducing queues, improving communication between doctors and patients, and increasing trust in the system. Citizens' satisfaction surveys are regularly conducted, on the basis of which management decisions are made. A patient support service is available for feedback.Kostanay region demonstrates a systematic and sustainable approach to healthcare reform. The main pillars are investments, modern technologies and human capital. The main goal is to make medical care truly affordable, high—quality and modern for every resident of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1016464?lang=kk

During a working visit to Kostanay region, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aidarbek Saparov got acquainted with the progress of phytosanitary measures to protect farmland from herd locusts. Together with the regional authorities, an inspection of key facilities involved in pest control was conducted, and preventive measures were discussed with representatives of farms and contractors.As of today, cultivation is actively underway in five districts of Kostanay region — a total of 322.85 thousand hectares have been covered, which is 49.7% of the planned area. The operations involve 59 units of specialized equipment, including agricultural drones, ultralight aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems. The effectiveness of the drugs used is estimated at 82%.The Minister inspected the quality of air treatments, assessed the technical equipment and stressed the importance of efficiency at all stages — from monitoring to the application of drugs."In Kostanay region, the work is clearly organized: we are on schedule, there are no delays. Our key task is to prevent the spread of pests. This is a systematic work that directly affects the sustainability of agriculture and food security of the country," said Aidarbek Saparov.Representatives of the farms also confirmed their readiness to complete the treatments on time. According to Saken Berdybaev, head of the Berdybaev peasant farm, even in the absence of a direct threat to crops, it is important to act proactively.:"Yes, there are locusts, but the foci are isolated. We carry out regular inspections and immediately go out for processing at the first signs of pests. This is a normal working approach," he stressed.In addition, during the visit, the minister visited facilities implemented under the program for scaling up the experience of the North Kazakhstan region in the field of dairy farming. Three new dairy farms have already been commissioned in the region, and three more projects are in the final stages of construction. Initiatives are being implemented for the deep processing of mare's milk with a focus on export to countries near and far abroad.Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov noted that the region relies on modern agricultural technologies, production discipline and sustainable agricultural development. A systematic approach allows not only to respond promptly to challenges, but also to confidently increase production potential.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1015698?lang=kk

The active development of an investment project to create bauxite processing in Kostanay region continues.Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov met with Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chinese corporation East Hope Group, Mr. Liu Yongxing, one of the most influential entrepreneurs in China according to Forbes.Two days earlier, Mr. Liu Yongxing held talks with Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, after which he arrived in Kostanay region to continue business negotiations on the spot.During the meeting, the key parameters of a large-scale investment project were discussed, which includes:• construction of a mining and processing plant for bauxite processing with a capacity of up to 2 million tons per year at the first stage;• creation of all necessary engineering and logistics infrastructure;• Gradual expansion of production using renewable energy technologies and principles of circular economy.It is planned that the project will be implemented in three stages.Kostanay region offers all the necessary conditions: access to water, gas and electricity networks, railways and highways. Additionally, the possibility of creating a special economic zone with tax and administrative preferences is being considered.According to Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov, the implementation of this project will be a strategic step for the entire northern region of Kazakhstan.:"We have everything we need — natural resources, infrastructure, transport logistics and full support at all levels. We are ready to provide conditions for the placement of the entire production complex and project support at all stages."Negotiations on the project have been conducted over the past year with the participation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan. To date, significant progress has been made in agreeing on investment parameters, and the parties are discussing specific solutions and implementation stages.The project corresponds to the priorities outlined by the Head of State for the formation of a diversified, high-tech and environmentally oriented economy. Its implementation will create new jobs, strengthen export potential and create a new growth point for the entire industrial system of the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1015687?lang=kk

The results of the work of healthcare institutions in the Kostanay region for January-May of this year have been summed up. At the regular meeting of the akimat chaired by the akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov, key results were announced, current problems were identified and instructions were given for further improvement of the healthcare system.Infrastructure development is a priority vectorOver the past two years, 25 primary health care facilities have been built in rural areas. These are outpatient clinics, feldsher-obstetric and medical centers equipped with ultrasound machines, laboratories, rehabilitation and physiotherapy equipment.In 2024, a Center for children with autism and other mental disabilities was opened in the region. The construction of a new polyclinic for 250 visits per shift is underway in the city of Tobyl, Kostanay district. The construction of medical facilities in the Yubileyny microdistrict of the city of Kostanay and in the city of Rudny is also nearing completion.Modern equipment is the basis of qualityIn the last three years alone, the volume of funding for the healthcare sector has increased by 1.3 times, and the cost of purchasing equipment has doubled and reached 7.2 billion tenge. In 2023–2025, 46 ambulances, an ambulance, more than a hundred anesthesia and respiratory devices, ECG and ultrasound equipment, incubators for newborns, an angiograph and mammographs were purchased.The wear and tear of medical equipment has been reduced from 49.2% in 2022 to 27% at the current moment. At the same time, in a number of districts, the level of equipment remains below the regional average – in particular, in Dzhangeldinsky, Fyodorovsky and Amangeldinsky.Personnel issue: focus on attracting specialistsTo solve the problem of the shortage of doctors in the region, a program to support medical personnel is being implemented. As a result of the measures taken, the number of unfilled medical vacancies has decreased from 251 to 160. In the Altynsarinsky and Fyodorovsky districts, the personnel shortage has been completely eliminated, and positive dynamics have been observed in most other districts.Lifting allowances are paid: up to 8.5 million tenge for especially in-demand specialists heading to rural areas, up to 5 million tenge for villages, and 3.5 million tenge for cities. In Arkalyk, Amangeldy and Dzhangeldy districts, the amount of payments has been additionally increased.Population health indicators require attentionIn some districts, cases of increased infant mortality have been recorded, and in the city of Rudny, there is one case of maternal mortality. A high mortality rate from cardiovascular diseases is observed in Kostanay and Karabalyk districts.The akim of the region emphasized that improving medical indicators is possible only with the joint work of specialists, authorities and citizens themselves. Prevention and timely visits to a doctor are of particular importance.Medical care must be humaneMedical organizations have a Patient Support Service designed to promptly resolve citizens' issues. Most complaints concern the quality of care, compliance with ethical and deontological standards. The heads of medical institutions have been instructed to personally monitor the work of the services and take action on each complaint."A patient came - they listened, examined, helped. This is exactly the model of interaction that should be," noted Kumar Aksakalov.Specific instructionsFollowing the meeting, the regional akim gave a number of instructions to the Health Department, including:take measures to prevent an increase in the incidence rate and strengthen prevention;ensure uniform technical equipment of medical institutions in all districts;continue work to attract and train medical personnel;improve the quality of medical services;reduce the debt burden on medical organizations;consider issues of disciplinary responsibility for managers who have allowed performance indicators to decline, with possible dismissal from their positions based on the results of 9 months.The regional healthcare system will continue to develop in line with the patient-oriented approach, where the focus is on health, comfort and trust of citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1014739?lang=kk

About 105,000, or 98.6% of children, will be covered by summer holidays in 2025.264.4 million tenge is provided for these purposes.This year, the network of country camps in the region consists of 12 facilities (9 public, 3 private), where it is planned to improve the health of more than 8,000 children.In 3 state camps (recreation center named after Bakirova, "Lesnaya skazka" and "Altyngul"), pupils of boarding schools for orphaned children will have a rest.The opening of season 1 is scheduled for June 9-18.Over 4,000 teachers will be involved in the summer camps.It has become a good tradition for the Kazakhstan Khalqyna Charitable Foundation to conduct a project for rural children "QH Zhazdyk Zholdam", thanks to which 246 schoolchildren will have a free rest in 2 rural camps of the region this year: "Baldauren" and "Bolashak".For the fourth year in a row, 359 children with special educational needs from 13 regions of the region will have a rest in the framework of the state social order on the basis of the rehabilitation center "Hatiko" for a total amount of 54.1 million tenge. During the stay of children with an accompanying person in this center, five meals a day are provided for children and accompanying persons, as well as psychological services.Recreation for children from socially vulnerable categories is provided as a matter of priority. About 167 million tenge will be allocated from the local budget for these purposes and about 38 thousand children of certain categories will be covered by summer holidays.Starting from June 2, 773 free school camps will operate in all educational institutions of the region with a total coverage of about 98 thousand children, or 91% of students in grades 1-10.The issue of ensuring the safety of children in the summer is under special control.More than 105,000 children will be involved in various types of employment, including labor, tourism, creative and intellectual ones.The project "Summer psychological support sites" is planned in all educational organizations of the region, covering about 19.5 thousand children and adolescents.Within the framework of the state social order, the education departments plan to cover about 850 children with various activities in the amount of 17.0 million tenge..Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1014228?lang=kk

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chinese corporation East Hope Group Liu Yongxing. Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov took part in the discussion of the prospects of the new investment project.The project provides for the creation of a full-cycle industrial park for aluminum production using the principles of circular economy and renewable energy sources. It is planned that the implementation of the project in the Kostanay region will take place in stages in 2025-2029. The total amount of investments under the project in the region will amount to about 3 billion US dollars.At the first stage, the following are planned:construction of a mining and processing plant for bauxite processing with a capacity of up to 6 million tons per year;launch of alumina production;construction of all necessary engineering infrastructure.Kostanay region offers a plot of 800 hectares with close access to water, gas and electricity supply networks, as well as to railways and highways. Additionally, the possibility of creating a special economic zone with tax and administrative preferences is being considered.Position of the akim of the region:"The implementation of the aluminum production project in Kostanay region is a strategically important step. We have everything you need: natural resources, infrastructure, logistics and support at all levels. We are ready to provide conditions for the location of the entire production complex and provide the necessary support to investors," Kumar Aksakalov said.The project meets the key objectives set by the Head of State for the formation of a diversified, technologically and environmentally oriented economy. Its implementation will give a powerful impetus to the development of the industrial sector of Kostanay region and the entire northern region of the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1014041?lang=kk

The Imantau-Shalkar resort zone is the main tourist center of the region. There are 46 tourist facilities that can accommodate up to 3,962 tourists per day, including 3 children's health centers on Lake Aiyrtavchik: children's health center "Sokol", "Chaika" and health and educational center "Olimpiets". Of these, 9 recreation areas operate year-round: "Izumrudnoe", "Adel", "Dom u ozera", "Adam", "Imantau", "Kazygurt", "Solnechnoe Vip", "Turpan", "Zarya". There are many seasonal recreation centers on the shores of the Imantau and Shalkar lakes. Every year, recreation areas are improved and infrastructure is updated: facilities are modernized, the range of services is expanded, and the reception of tourists is prepared.To develop medical tourism, the reconstruction of the Shalkar Su sanatorium is ongoing, the readiness of which is 80%. The pilot launch is planned for 2025.The recreation centers offer saunas, lake houses, cafes and restaurants, water and sports equipment rentals, equipped beaches, picnic areas and cultural and entertainment events. There are cycling and hiking routes, campsites, gazebos, as well as 13 tourist routes along natural and cultural-historical sites. Hiking, horseback riding and cycling trails of varying lengths are offered, as well as excursions to the region's attractions.In the summer, sports festivals, animation programs and environmental events with the participation of tourists and local residents are held. The constant expansion of the list of services contributes to the growth of the tourist attractiveness of the region and an increase in the flow of visitors.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/1013299?lang=kk

During a working visit to the Auliekol district, the Akim of the Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov visited the villages of Novonezhinka, Ozernoye and Amankaragay. The main attention was paid to the issues of improvement, development of social infrastructure and involvement of business in the implementation of the "Taza Kazakhstan" program.Responsibility to the native landDuring a meeting with residents and agricultural producers, Kumar Aksakalov recalled that the Head of State noted in one of his speeches:"Every person who has achieved success must contribute to the development of his native land. This is true patriotism.""Today, when the sowing campaign is almost complete, resources, equipment, specialists are being freed up. It is time to direct efforts to the improvement and development of villages," Kumar Aksakalov noted.He emphasized the importance of the personal responsibility of each entrepreneur for the land where he lives and works.Sports for allA new sports and fitness complex was officially opened in Novonezhinka village.The modern building became part of a large-scale project to develop sports infrastructure in the region.The complex is designed for 48 people per shift and provides opportunities for playing football, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, kazaksha kures, togyzkumalak and chess.— Over the past two years, 17 sports facilities have been built in the region, and we continue to develop this network. The main thing is to involve as many children and young people as possible in sports and a healthy lifestyle, — the regional akim emphasized.New kindergarten in AmankaragayOne of the important social facilities opened during the trip was the Aynalayin kindergarten in Amankaragay village.The kindergarten is designed for 145 children, with 6 groups for children aged 2 to 5 working in Kazakh and Russian.The institution has created safe, comfortable and modern conditions for the development and education of children. This is another step in creating equal starting opportunities for rural children.Zhastar Square: Business Contribution to the VillageIn the village of Ozernoye, Kumar Aksakalov got acquainted with the activities of the forestry institution, and also visited the Zhastar square under construction in the village of Novonezhenka - an example of successful interaction between the state and business.The initiative is being implemented with the support of local agricultural producers within the framework of the Taza Kazakhstan program.- Improvement is not only a task for the state. This is the responsibility of every caring person. When a business takes patronage over its native village, this is real care for the land, - the akim of the region emphasized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1012895?lang=kk