This year, three boiler units and two turbines are planned to be overhauled at Karaganda CHP-3. A significant amount is earmarked for the modernization of boiler No. 1, which has been operating since the station was founded in 1977. Two boilers and one turbine will undergo overhaul at CHP-1. In addition, current repairs will be carried out on the main and auxiliary equipment at the energy sources.The "Tariff for Investment" program was announced at the Karaganda Energocenter company.From February 1, 2025, new tariffs for the production of heat and electricity came into force. The changes were approved by the Committee for Regulation of Natural Monopolies and the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, respectively. In addition to production costs, tariffs include expenses for major repairs and equipment modernization under the investment program. - The cost of the repair campaign in 2025 will amount to 23.8 billion tenge. These funds will be spent on ensuring the reliability of equipment, improving environmental friendliness and removing capacity restrictions. In total, about 26 units of equipment at both stations will be repaired, - said Fleur Garipov, General Director of Karaganda Energocenter LLP. He recalled the large-scale projects previously implemented under the "Tariff for Investment" program. In 2012, a new turbine at CHP-3 was commissioned, and in 2016 a new power unit was built. Along with annual major repairs, this allowed to reduce the wear and tear of the station.According to the head of the company, over the past five years, the salary of employees has increased by 100%. 900 people work at CHP-3, and 300 at CHP-1. We solved the problem of personnel shortage by opening a training center on the basis of CHP-3 and developing dual training with colleges in the region, noted Fleur Garipov.CHP-3 Director Konstantin Pyatkov spoke in more detail about the upcoming major repairs of the old boiler house.– The largest volume of repair work is on this boiler house. The standard repair cycle for boiler houses is four years. And this year, major repairs will be carried out. The boiler's combustion chambers will be completely replaced - this is about 150 tons of metal. The heating surface and water economizer will also be updated - this is about another 40 tons. In addition, it is planned to modernize gas treatment equipment. The second-generation emulsifier will be replaced with third-generation equipment. This will increase the degree of purification, and accordingly reduce emissions into the environment. And as a result of the general overhaul, the reliability and stability of the equipment will increase, - he explained.The speakers said that the necessary equipment will be ordered abroad, and its manufacture will take from 90 days to six months. Therefore, the entire repair campaign was formed a year ago. After the end of this year's heating season, a program for 2026 will be prepared.In addition, to solve the problem of energy shortage, the implementation of the expansion project at CHPP-3 has begun. It is planned to install a new power unit by 2028. This will increase the power capacity of the station by 140 MW and heat capacity by 180 Gcal/h.– All contracts have been signed: design, equipment delivery and construction and installation works. We have prepared a land plot for construction. As a result of the project, an additional 55 jobs will be created, - said Fleur Garipov.A turbine equipment repair program has also been developed, which will be implemented from 2027.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/939040

Residents of two districts of Karaganda region received keys to apartments. Ten families in the Kokpekty village of Bukhar Zhyrau district received new housing, and 30 people on the waiting list in the Abay district celebrated their housewarming.With the support of the Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund, five two-apartment houses were built in the Kokpekty village. Each apartment has three rooms. The total area is 84 square meters.Four families from socially vulnerable groups of the population, four families with many children, and two families whose houses were recognized as dilapidated received the keys.Ekaterina Aktukasheva is raising three children alone.- The apartments are very good: warm, the floors are smooth, and the renovation was done with high quality. I did not expect everything to be so modern. You can move in and stay! The 24-hour boiler in a separate room is incredibly convenient. There is no dust or smoke in the apartment, - says Ekaterina Aktukasheva. - My children are especially happy! I have two schoolchildren and a two-year-old little boy. Now they will have their own large room.Another owner of the house is Batima Naskey's large family. She worked as a nurse at the Sarytobe school for ten years, and then retired as a mother of many children. There are five children in the family.- We have been renting a house for a long time. Now we have received the keys to the apartment, - says Batima Naskey. - The house is very nice, spacious. We will move in soon. Thank you for supporting mothers with many children - this is a great help from the state!It is planned to provide housing to more than 100 people on the waiting list in the Bukhar Zhyrau district throughout the year.Also, 30 residents of the Abay district received the keys to new apartments. Among them are single-parent families, orphans, people with disabilities, relatives and pensioners. The apartments in the new five-story building built by Khalyk Building LLP were purchased by local executive bodies at the initiative of the Head of State. The house has 12 one-room, 8 two-room and 10 three-room apartments.During the handover of the keys, Abai Akim Sabit Ospanov noted that purchasing ready-made housing from private developers will allow significant progress in solving the housing problem of those on the waiting list.– A new chapter begins in your lives, – Sabit Ospanov congratulated. – May your apartments become not just walls and a roof, but a real cozy hearth, where there will always be warmth, joy and family well-being!Among the neighbors is Kairat Borashev, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan.– It is very pleasing that they are taking care of veterans and the poor, – said Kairat Borashev. – A wonderful apartment.In addition, it is planned to hand over the keys to 10 more new apartments purchased from developers last year in Abai soon.This year, the program for purchasing ready-made housing from developers will continue. In Abay, 90 families should receive apartments under this project, and in Topar, 40 families.In 2025, it is planned to complete the construction of a five-story credit house in block 30a in Abay. The 80-apartment house is being built at the expense of budget funds according to the Concept of Development of Housing and Communal Infrastructure for 2023–2029. Apartments will be provided to those on the waiting list through the mechanisms of "Otbasy Bank".Also, another five-story house and two-apartment one-story houses are being built in Abay, and two apartment buildings are being reconstructed in Topar.Apartments will be provided to residents of Abay district in a turn-by-turn order.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/939475

The Karaganda Regional Museum of Fine Arts invites you to the exhibition "Gallery of Creative Ideas". Visitors will see in what direction future designers and masters of decorative and applied arts - students of the Karaganda Technical and Construction College are working.The opening of the exhibition will be held on February 19 at 16:00.- This is not our first cooperation with the Department of Design and Decorative and Applied Arts of the Karaganda Technical and Construction College. The educational institution is at a fairly high level. About a hundred works of students and their teachers are presented. The types and genres of art are diverse: painting, graphics, design projects, handmade, etc. b., – said the curator of the exhibition Aigul Omarova.The exhibition will last until March 2.For the tenth year in a row, the Karaganda Technical and Construction College has been training masters of decorative and applied arts. Students are taught pottery, leather, and felt crafts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/939504

Last weekend, a Kazakhstan-Iran business forum was held in Tehran, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It brought together more than 50 Kazakhstani businessmen and 230 Iranian business representatives. The forum was organized under the chairmanship of the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliev and the Minister of Agriculture of Iran Gholamrez Nouri Gezelje. The parties noted the significant potential for mutually beneficial cooperation and stressed the importance of further developing trade and economic relations between the two countries.The forum included B2B meetings, as well as a signing ceremony. During the Kazakhstan trade and economic mission, 10 commercial documents worth a total of 92.8 million US dollars were signed, which is an important step in strengthening trade relations between Iran and Kazakhstan. In turn, Kazakhstan expressed its readiness to supply 75 types of products to the Iranian market for $ 250 million.As part of the working visit, Arman Shakkaliev held negotiations with representatives of the central government bodies of Iran, including the Ministers of Agriculture, Industry, Mines and Trade, as well as the Minister of Roads and Urban Development.Kazakhstan continues to attach great importance to the development of bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector, as well as to increasing supplies of agricultural products to Iran. For example, according to the results of last year, the trade turnover between the two countries amounted to $ 340 million, which is 12.3% more than the previous year. Particular attention was paid to agriculture, which is one of the priority areas of bilateral cooperation. In 12 months of 2024, the trade turnover of agricultural products between Kazakhstan and Iran amounted to $ 219.8 million, which is 33.3% more than in the same period in 2023. Kazakhstan is interested in increasing supplies of wheat, barley, flour and vegetable oils. Iran is traditionally one of Kazakhstan's main grain export partners, and Kazakhstan intends to increase its grain exports in the coming years.During a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture of Iran, Gholamreza Nouri Gezeljeh, the General Director of the Center for the Development of Trade Policy of QazTrade JSC, Aitmuhamed Aldazharov, proposed opening a partnership office of the National Institute for the Promotion of Export of Goods and Services of Kazakhstan, QazTrade, in Tehran. This office will allow Kazakhstani entrepreneurs to find new partners and effectively promote products on the Iranian market.QazTrade is actively working to develop bilateral trade relations and has already organized three successful trade and economic missions to Iran. These are trade and economic missions held in 2021 (October 11-12), 2022 (February 21-22) and 2023 (April 24-26). As a result of these missions, significant contracts were signed: in 2021, 16 Kazakhstani manufacturers signed agreements worth more than $5 million, in 2022, 15 companies signed agreements worth more than $14 million, in 2023, 20 companies signed export contracts worth $60.4 million.In addition, during the visit, the Minister of Trade of Kazakhstan met with the "Korafarin" Business Council, which includes 100 large Iranian businessmen. The meeting discussed prospects for expanding trade and economic cooperation, as well as issues related to the production and demand for goods in various sectors, from the chemical industry to the textile and forestry industries.Arman Shakkaliev's working visit continues with his participation in the plenary session of the third Caspian Economic Forum, dedicated to the development of trade, industrial and agricultural cooperation between the countries of the Caspian region. The Minister stressed the importance of strengthening joint work within the TMT corridor, discussing issues such as establishing transitional tariffs, declaring cargo, using unified IT solutions, and releasing transit cargo. Arman Shakkaliev noted that Kazakhstan's transit and export capabilities also depend on the infrastructure capabilities of neighboring countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/939797

Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin held a meeting on the issue of stabilizing prices for socially significant food products (SSF).According to the National Statistics Bureau, in January this year, the annual inflation rate in Kazakhstan amounted to 8.9%. The price dynamics were influenced by non-food goods and paid services. The annual growth rate of non-food goods increased by 8.4%, and the price of services increased by 13.8%.According to Aizhan Bizhanova, First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration, the SSF price index increased by 0.3% over the past week, and by 2.2% since the beginning of the year. This is due to the seasonal increase in the price of vegetables (cabbage, carrots, onions). An increase in the price of beef (1.2%) and sunflower oil (1.1%) was also recorded. From the beginning of the year to February 11, the highest growth was observed in Ulytau (4.8%), Aktobe (3.8%) and East Kazakhstan (2.7%) regions.In order to regulate prices, the release of products from stabilization stocks in the regions continues. According to Vice Minister of Agriculture Yerbol Taszhurekov, only 45.4 thousand tons of vegetables were sold out of the total 156.9 thousand tons of stocks. In some regions, the pace of vegetable sales is below the established volume, which leads to an increase in prices. For example, in Abay region, only 486 tons of potatoes out of 2.8 thousand tons were sold, as a result of which prices increased by 24.2%. A similar situation is observed in some regions with regard to the prices of carrots, cabbage and onions.He also said that according to akimats, at the end of January, excluding stocks in subsidiary farms, potato stocks amounted to 327 thousand tons. Meanwhile, from January 23 to February 14, the population's consumption amounted to 73.5 thousand tons. “Excluding private households, the stock of 253.5 thousand tons of potatoes will allow us to fully cover the domestic needs of the population until the early ripening crop of 2025 is received,” said Yerbol Taszhurekov.Serik Zhumangarin drew the attention of the meeting participants to the need to accelerate measures aimed at stabilizing food prices. The main goal is to promptly release products from stabilization stocks and hold weekly fairs in regions and megacities.“In order to avoid price fluctuations and any restrictions on sales, it is necessary to eliminate the difference in product prices at stabilization points. It is also necessary to work closely with municipal markets and trade networks. It is necessary to ensure the sale of products from stabilization stocks in February-March and the delivery of fresh vegetables in April. "These are the main tasks that the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Trade and Integration will solve together with the regions to maintain the stability of social food prices in the off-season period," Serik Zhumangarin concluded. Source: https://primeminister.kz/news/kokonis-koryn-paydalanu-zhane-apta-sayyngy-zharmenkeler-serik-zhumangarin-aleumettik-manyzy-bar-azyk-tulik-bagasyn-turaktandyru-boyynsha-zhinalys-otkizdi-29700 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/939933

The Bereke microdistrict is becoming a center of modern social infrastructure. A new special school, kindergarten and sports complex have been opened here. Now a comfortable school for 600 places will be added to these facilities. Akim of the North Kazakhstan Region Gauez Nurmukhambetov visited the construction site of the comfortable school in Bereke and checked the quality of the work. Currently, facade cladding, installation of internal engineering networks and pouring floors are being carried out. External engineering networks have been laid, and the facility itself will be put into operation this summer. "In the new academic year, students of the district will open the doors of a spacious, modern and comfortable educational institution. Here there will be new-style classrooms for physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, as well as a STEM laboratory, robotics, interactive boards, workshops and spacious gyms," the head of the region wrote on social media. Such a modern educational environment was also successfully implemented in a cozy school opened in the "Forest" microdistrict last year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/939698

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

This year, in accordance with the requests of residents, construction of irrigation ditches will begin in settlements of the Karatau district where the risk of flooding has been identified.This project is an important step towards solving the problem of flooding, especially during rainy periods, improving the functioning of infrastructure, as well as ensuring the safety of residents of the district.The main goal of the ditch construction work is to protect local residents and the city's infrastructure from flooding. Within the framework of the project, irrigation ditches of various lengths will be built. For example, 260 meters of ditches will be constructed along Iirzhar Street in the "Sairam" residential area.In addition, 370 meters of ditches are planned to be constructed along Zhibek Zholy Street (near the car wash station) in the "Martobe" residential area, and along Orkeniet and Azharly Streets in the "Miras" microdistrict.In addition, about 700 meters of ditches are planned to be constructed along Tagilym Street (formerly Abay Street) and Orikzar Streets in the "Sairam" residential area. In addition, the main street leading to school No. 139 in the "Sairam" residential area is also included in this plan, and 200 meters of irrigation ditches will be constructed.Drain construction work will be carried out on 1,700 meters of unnamed streets in the residential area. 500 meters of Saremi Street will also become part of this large-scale project.And, a 50-meter ditch is planned to be built along Shapagat Street in the "Shapagat" microdistrict. It is planned to build a 350-meter ditch near 100 meters of the Academician's Town in the "Kaitpas" microdistrict and houses No. 135 A, B, B in the "Nursat" microdistrict.There are also works to build a 400-meter ditch on Children's Hospital Street in the "Nursat" microdistrict and Bakdaulet Street in the "Tasken" residential area. And Tasken, i.e. Baikent Street will be drained to a length of 100 meters.Also, 20 meters of construction work will be carried out to install a well on Kaharman Street in the "Kaitpas" microdistrict.This large-scale project is an important measure to prevent floods in the Karatau district. The construction of irrigation ditches will make a significant contribution to solving environmental and social problems, creating favorable conditions for the daily life of residents.After the completion of the project, the risk of flooding will be reduced, creating a safe and comfortable living environment for the residents of the district.In addition, these works are one of the important steps being taken to improve the infrastructure of the district and develop the territory.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/939023

This year, within the framework of the "Concept for the Development of Housing and Communal Infrastructure until 2026", it is planned to carry out a major overhaul of the total property of 22 multi-storey residential buildings in the city. In particular: 15 residential buildings in Al-Farabi district, 6 in Turan district, and 1 in Enbekshi district will undergo major repairs.It should be noted that last year, 15 multi-storey residential buildings in the city underwent current and major repairs. Major renovation works for modernization are being carried out on a refundable basis in accordance with the application to the local executive bodies with 70 percent agreement from the owners of the premises. Residents can apply to Turgyn Uy Shymkent LLP for major renovation works carried out at the expense of refundable funds. Address: 12 "A" 3rd floor, Republic Avenue. “Turgyn Uy Shymkent” LLPPress service of the Shymkent city akimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/938993

There are 390 streets, avenues and overpasses in the district with a length of 260 kilometers. 365 streets are asphalt, 25 streets are gravel. In order to create a comfortable environment for local residents, asphalt will be laid on 25 streets this year.To satisfy the requests of city residents, asphalt roads in the courtyards of 344 multi-storey residential buildings will be put in order based on the concept of "A State that Listens to the Voice of the People".Currently, 314 of the 390 streets in the district are illuminated. This year, streetlights were installed on 76 streets, and the illumination indicator by the end of the year is 100%.Press service of the Shymkent city akimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/938994

During his working visit to our city, the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar got acquainted with the main infrastructure and investment projects. The purpose of the visit was to assess initiatives aimed at improving the urban environment, improving the quality of life of the population and strengthening the economic potential of the region.One of the facilities was the Shymkent railway station, which was renovated in 2024. Its area was doubled, and its throughput capacity increased to 6,000 passengers per day. Investment in the project amounted to 1.1 billion tenge.In addition, the First Deputy Prime Minister got acquainted with the activities of the Schoolchildren's Palace No. 2 for 500 children. Here, students are provided with conditions for science, art and sports. The implementation of the project, the total cost of which is 254 million tenge, was a vivid example of improving the educational infrastructure of the city.The delegation also got acquainted with the work of the "Bozaryk" substation, which was transferred to trust management and provides electricity to 250 thousand people.Furthermore, Roman Sklyar got acquainted with the construction progress of the "Alsera KZ" greenhouse complex. The large investment project is aimed at providing the region with fresh vegetables and creating 5 thousand new jobs. The total investment volume is $650 million, and the planned production capacity is 155 thousand tons of products per year.The issues of improvement were considered, in particular, the construction of the Shymcity park and the opening of the Tulip Hall congress hall with a capacity of 2 thousand seats.In addition, Roman Sklyar got acquainted with the work of the international logistics center - the vegetable warehouse of NMI-Yug LLP. The facility is located near the airport and the Western Europe - Western China highway. The center with a Cross Docking system for rapid cargo processing will significantly accelerate the delivery of agricultural products to the domestic and foreign markets.In addition, the Coca-Cola Almaty Bottlers JV LLP plant, which provides the region with an additional 100 new jobs and has an investment volume of 27 billion tenge, was also examined.Another point of the working trip was the new terminal of Shymkent airport. It was opened in December 2024 on the instructions of the Head of State. SCAT invested 24 billion tenge in the implementation of the agricultural project.In 2024, the gross regional product of Shymkent increased by 12%, the volume of construction by 27%, and the commissioning of residential buildings by 42%. The volume of attracted investments increased by 9%, 12 large projects worth 78.2 billion tenge were implemented, and more than 1 thousand jobs were created. In addition, 293 projects worth a total of 225 billion tenge were implemented in the industrial zones of the city. Thanks to the creation of this favorable investment climate and the implementation of large-scale projects in the processing industry, more than 8 thousand jobs were created.First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar highly appreciated the pace of implementation of these projects, noting their importance for the socio-economic development of Shymkent and the region as a whole. According to him, such initiatives will contribute to improving the urban environment, creating new jobs and strengthening the economy of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/938996

The eagerly awaited new hangar-type sports complex opened its doors in the village of Kopa.The event dedicated to the grand opening of the complex began with the blessing of the village elder. The mothers of the village traditionally threw a party and distributed baursak to the guests. The joy of the residents knew no bounds. The youth of the village can now engage in various sports and spend their free time effectively.The district akim Nurkhan Tleumuratov, who participated in the opening ceremony of the new complex, congratulated the gathered public."The future of the district's sports is in the hands of today's youth. We firmly believe that future champions will emerge from the village of Kopa and defend the honor of not only our district, but also the entire country in international competitions.On this joyful day, I wish you all good health, well-being for your families, and success in your work," said the district head.The new sports complex was built in accordance with modern requirements and is fully equipped. It has basketball, volleyball, wrestling, mini-football fields and gyms. Also, a football field and a workout zone have been installed on the territory of the complex, and all sports equipment has been updated. Athletes have begun their first training on the volleyball, football and wrestling fields.The opening ceremony of the sports complex was attended by villagers, the district akim and the deputy head of the regional department of physical culture and sports, Shyngyz Shokpytov, who expressed their congratulations.Construction work began in May 2024 and was fully completed in December. The total cost of the project is 452.8 million tenge. The customer is the district construction department, the general contractor is AimarStroyService LLP, and the technical supervisor is Grand Tower Service LLP.Village elders and residents also expressed their gratitude. Village elders Zholdas Nurymkanov and Badegul Buzaubaeva expressed their gratitude for the good deeds being done for the benefit of the country and gave their blessings. Also, Ulugbek Kaliolla, the coach of the sports complex, noted that the new facility is a great opportunity for teenagers and sports fans.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/938995

Last year, 1,276 new business projects were financed from the local budget in Karaganda region. Also, operating companies received state support. Thanks to the "Entrepreneur" program and the National Entrepreneurship Development Project for 2021-2025, enterprises producing orthopedic mattresses and room dividers have not only expanded production, but also launched competitive production.Flamingo KZ LLP, established in 2016, produces orthopedic mattresses. The company covers the full production cycle - from the manufacture of an orthopedic spring block to the packaging of the finished product. The use of high-quality materials from leading manufacturers has made it possible to create products that are not inferior to many imported analogues. Today, the factory employs about 40 people. The enterprise's tax payments are increasing every year. The funds received under the "Entrepreneur" program have helped the company expand production, purchase new equipment, and increase productivity.- Our goal is to become a well-known brand not only in the region, but throughout Kazakhstan, - says Ekaterina Nurakhmetova, head of the sales department of Flamingo KZ LLP. – State support helps us to develop sustainably.Ismail Doors is one of the few companies in the region that is ready to fulfill large orders and produces interior doors. The design capacity of the enterprise is 10–12 thousand doors per year. Interior doors are made of certified materials. The company employs 20 people. The enterprise received support for business expansion and the purchase of equipment under the national project for the development of entrepreneurship for 2021–2025.According to Irina Lyubarskaya, head of the Entrepreneurship Department, supporting small and medium-sized businesses is an investment in the future of the economy. In 2024, 1,276 new projects were financed from the regional budget. Subsidizing previously accepted obligations also continues.– We are seeing an increase in business activity. The share of small and medium-sized businesses in the regional economy is 43.2%, - says Irina Lyubarskaya. – One of the important support measures was the halving of the retail tax rate - from 4% to 2%, which allowed to increase the number of taxpayers by 20 times, and the amount of tax revenues by 250 times.The priority areas for the development of small and medium-sized businesses in the region remain the manufacturing and tourism sectors. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/937246

Tulips have bloomed in the Balkhash greenhouse for the upcoming holidays. So far, there are not many flowers, but if there is demand, they will be grown all year round.The owner of the Balkhash greenhouse, Nariman Sarsembayev, says that he planted tulips as an experiment. Usually, cucumbers, tomatoes, sweet peppers and dill grow in his greenhouse.- Tulips are a new direction for us. We decided to diversify the assortment. Of course, we had to consult with the owners of greenhouses in Saran and Karaganda and study a lot. I myself rooted the flowers in the garage. There was the most favorable temperature for flowers. Now we are also maintaining the temperature in the greenhouse. Tulips need + 12 degrees, but the problem is that there are also tomatoes in the same greenhouse, and they need heat. As a result, we are maintaining a temperature of + 14. In the first batch, we made a small mistake in choosing the right darkness. But now we have realized our mistakes and will correct them, - said Nariman Sarsembayev.Now seven thousand tulips are growing in the greenhouse. If the demand for flowers is high, then they will be grown on a permanent basis. The entrepreneur plans to do this in a room where it is easy to maintain the required temperature.The Balkhash greenhouse occupies 2,500 square meters. Innovative agricultural methods such as hydroponics are used there. Tulips are also grown this way.- Of course, we want to expand. But all this is complex and requires large investments. Subsidies would help us a lot. Another problem is the shortage of personnel. There are few competent young agricultural specialists, says Nariman Sarsembayev.Despite these difficulties, the Balkhash greenhouse continues to harvest good crops of dill and vegetables.Employees are gaining knowledge and experience that they can share with young specialists. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/937415

A documentary film "Kyz Zhibek: a recipe for love and success" dedicated to the legendary epic film "Kyz Zhibek" was shown in Karaganda. The presentation took place at the "Saryzhailau" cinema as part of the Days of Kazakh Cinema, which began in our republic. Meruert Utekeshova, Honored Artist of Kazakhstan, came to the meeting.The documentary film dedicated to the 50th anniversary of Sultan-Akhmet Kozhykov's film "Kyz Zhibek" was shot with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information and the National Center for Cinema Support. This is a reflection on why the epic film released in 1972 remains a pearl of national culture.Famous public figures, playwrights, and film critics express their opinions. Asanali Ashimov, a master of Kazakh cinema who played the role of Bekezhan, who hoped to win Zhibek's heart in the film "Kyz-Zhibek", shares his memories.Previously, the presentation was held in Almaty, at the National Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan.- I am glad to come to you, to Karaganda. The city is wonderful, beautiful, and rich in culture. Now, before the premiere, we met at the Saken Seifullin Theater. For me, showing this documentary is a big event, - says the initiator of the shooting and the film's producer Meruert Utekeshova.The idea for such a project arose during the lifetime of the actress's husband Kuman Tastambekov, who played the role of Tolegen in the film "Kyz-Zhibek". Meruert Utekeshova believes that it is important to remember Kazakh classics forever, to leave them as a cultural heritage for future generations. She is sure that from the legendary epic, you can still learn directing, acting, and cameramanship.There were many young people among those who came to the premiere in Karaganda.It is known that the role of Zhibek opened Meruert's path to the profession of an actor. At that time, she was 16 years old, a tenth-grade student decided to take part in the competition and went on the set for the first time in her life.During the interview, the famous film and theater actress answered a question about girls who go to castings in the hope of getting a role and becoming famous.- You know, nothing comes easy. It's not like they say I'll act in films, I'll appear on the screen. Being an actress is a huge amount of work. If you have talent, you'll shine. If you don't, you might get lucky once, and then nothing will develop. Don't think that my first and main role was easy. I haven't told anyone, and I won't. Now I teach at the Institute of Arts in Astana. And no one taught me. There was an inner intuition, thanks to which I felt my colleagues, the director, the operator. And I did not know that an internal monologue was necessary, that preparation was necessary. Now we have been teaching it for four years: some people have it, some do not. I repeat: a lot of hard work and soulfulness are what is needed in any profession, - said Meruert Utekeshova.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/937629

A special classroom for welding classes was opened at the Karaganda Mining and Industrial College with the support of the KAZFITTING company. The partners carried out major repairs, purchased furniture and completely updated all visual aids. Now it is convenient and easy for students to master a specialty.In September 2024, the college signed an agreement with KAZFITTING LLP, thanks to which students can visit the enterprise, get acquainted with the production, and undergo internships.Oleg Kastalsky, Deputy Director of the KMCC for Educational and Production Work, noted that supporting enterprises is an important part of training. The college provides education, and experience helps to consolidate them and prepare for real work.- The interaction of business and education is the key to a successful career for young specialists, - believes Oleg Kastalsky. - Such projects help us establish contacts with production and make training as productive as possible.This is also beneficial for business: the company needs specialists who are ready for work. KAZFITTING says that it needs electric and gas welders, electrical equipment installers, and locksmiths for the repair and maintenance of control and measuring devices and automation. College graduates who are familiar with production processes immediately find jobs.Both parties benefit from such cooperation: the college will have the opportunity to upgrade its material and technical base, students will master a demanded specialty, and enterprises will be provided with trained specialists.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/937932

Interim tests of an innovative type of road barrier, i.e. cable barriers, have been successfully completed on one of the sections of the Astana-Karaganda (KAZ01) highway of republican significance in the Karaganda region with a high risk of snow accumulation. The tests were conducted on a 500-meter-long experimental section near the city of Temirtau. The cable equipment was installed along the road in the direction of Karaganda, specifically on the belt separating the lanes and on the right side of the road. As a result of the tests, this device showed high efficiency in adverse weather conditions (during a blizzard).Cable barriers have significant advantages over traditional metal barriers. They are especially effective in conditions of heavy snow and strong winds. They allow snow to pass freely through the cables. This prevents it from accumulating on the dividing strips and edges of the road. Such barriers also help reduce the cost of mechanical cleaning of roads. The mentioned types of fences are actively used in the USA, Japan and Europe due to their economic efficiency.The project is being implemented under the scientific and technical guidance of specialists from the Kazzhol Research Institute. They will conduct a two-year monitoring of the effectiveness of cable fences in various weather and operating conditions. If the experience gives positive results, cable fences can become an alternative to traditional metal barriers in areas with a high risk of snowfall. It is expected that these fences will ensure safe movement in winter.Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/938020

This year, the modernization of housing and communal services in Saran will continue. The city is actively developing: residential buildings are being restored, new facilities are being opened. Accordingly, the infrastructure must comply with these changes.The mayor of Saran Daryn Bulkayr told about what work was done in the housing and communal services sector of Saran last year and what will be done this year at a briefing organized by the Regional Communications Service.Last year, great work was carried out to modernize the housing and communal services, and in 2025 the city expects even more significant changes.- Our main task is to ensure the uninterrupted operation of all vital systems of the city. The issue of heat supply is under special control, - noted the mayor of Saran Daryn Bulkayr.Today, 113 apartment buildings are heated by a central boiler house, and another 160 houses by local boiler houses. This year, 57 houses and 27 social facilities will be connected to the central heating system. The work will be carried out in stages, depending on the readiness of the houses and internal pipelines.The reconstruction of water supply networks in the city will continue. Last year, 28 km of main and 20 km of sub-urban networks were built. Work was completed in the Ugolny settlement, and in other areas it is still ongoing. In 2025, houses should be connected to the new networks.In addition, a reservoir is being built at the second water lift with a volume of 10 thousand cubic meters.- It will allow creating a drinking water reserve and ensuring uninterrupted water supply, - the akim noted.In connection with the restoration of houses in the RTI district, the development of the GMS for the construction of main networks of water supply, drainage, reservoir and lifting pumping station has begun.Also, electrical networks are being modernized in Saran: 9 feeders and 52 km of ownerless networks were transferred to the city balance. This year, it is planned to replace feeders, increase the cable cross-section and install new lighting poles. A large-scale project to modernize electrical networks is also being completed in Aktas. All these works should improve the quality of electricity transmission.The sewerage networks were also not left without attention - 35.5 km of reconstruction is planned. The work will be carried out in three stages.- The city is growing, new facilities are emerging, and the networks must bear the load. We are working to create a reliable infrastructure, - noted Daryn Bulkair.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/937994

The competition of the world's strongest exceptional athletes has ended in Dubai (UAE) as part of the Fazza World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 World Grand Prix series. Athletes from Karaganda won five out of eight medals as part of the Kazakhstan national team.The champion of the 2024 Paralympic Games Dastan Mukashbekov became the best in shot put.Rufat Khabibullin took third place in the 100-meter race. But last season he tried his hand at javelin throwing. The result of the new sport was a silver medal in the World Grand Prix series.Igor Khlystov took second place in the 100-meter run.And the fifth prize was won by Bekzhan Bolketay - he became a silver medalist in the long jump.The paraathletes are coached by Sergey Bezgachev.According to the Karaganda Regional Department of Physical Culture and SportsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/938221

An additional section of the Longevity Center for the elderly will be opened in Karaganda. They will be able to do stretching, dancing, breathing exercises and go to the gym for free.The new section of the Active Longevity Center will start operating on March 3 at 46/2 Ermekov Street. It will have a gym, halls for sports and events, and board games. You can also get advice from a psychologist and a lawyer in the center.The initiative to create such a section belongs to the employees of the Karaganda Active Longevity Center.“We provide 27 types of services to the elderly in total. All of them are free. Now a fitness center will also be added to these services. It is fully equipped, and the staff is staffed with trainers with higher pedagogical education,” says Maria Kusainova, deputy director of the Active Longevity Center.Pensioners can apply to visit the center now. To do this, you need to collect a package of documents, including a pension certificate, an extract from the outpatient card in the form 027u, a certificate from the psychoneurological dispensary and fluorography.Before March 1, documents must be delivered to the following address: Karaganda Central Park, 157th quarter, 106th section, Sport Line fitness club. The club is open from 09:00 to 18:00, with a lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00.After March 3, documents will be accepted at the following address: Ermekov Street, 46/2, Persona club. Working hours are from 09:00 to 18:00, lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00.Additional information can be obtained by calling (8-7212) 41-42-36 and 50-52-38.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/938421