A foreign patient underwent a complex operation in Shymkent, removing a 6 cm tumor from his brain. The 18-year-old patient, who came from Tajikistan for special treatment, had been suffering from headaches for a long time. In recent years, the disease has worsened and reached an unbearable state. Due to the large size of the tumor removed from the brain, the risk during the operation was also high. According to the doctors, such a disease is rare."Currently, the patient's condition is stable. He is conscious and speaks. Good changes are noticeable. Now, God willing, our goal is to send the patient to his homeland, Tajikistan, next Tuesday. Later, the patient will need further rehabilitation assistance in Tajikistan or in Shymkent, depending on their wishes," says Marat Kulmyrzayev, head of the neurosurgery department.Recently, the number of foreigners coming to our country for treatment has increased. Doctors say that neuro and cardiac surgery, perinatal medicine, neurology, orthopedics, and dentistry are in high demand among patients."Currently, we are actively developing medical tourism at Shymkent City Hospital No. 2. Neurosurgical operations and neurosurgical diagnostics are a close example of this. For example, last year, many patients from Moldova, Switzerland, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan came to our hospital to undergo diagnostics, and our doctors performed operations," says Bakytzhan Pozilov, chief physician of Shymkent City Hospital No. 2.It should be noted that the number of citizens who have come to our country, including in Shymkent, from abroad for treatment and recovered from their illnesses has increased. Doctors attribute this to the improvement in the quality of medicine and strong competition in the field of service provision.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/924320

At the initiative of the Ministry of Health, a program to assess the knowledge and skills of specialists of multidisciplinary teams of obstetric organizations covering 20 regions of the country was launched on the basis of the National Independent Examination Center (NIEC). The main goal of testing and training is to develop the basic skills and improve the professional competence of specialists in the field of medical care for mothers and newborns. A group of trainers consisting of highly qualified experts and representatives of specialized medical communities has been created within the framework of the program. This approach, based on modern methods and international standards, will contribute to increasing the level of patient safety and introducing best practices in perinatal medicine. For the first time in the last 10 years, in 2024, the highest indicators were achieved in the field of maternal and child health care, reducing infant mortality by 6.7% and maternal mortality by 11.4%. Thanks to the professional and coordinated work of all specialists of the obstetric service, 367 thousand safe deliveries were carried out last year. However, despite the achievements, work continues to improve the quality of medical care in the field of maternal and child health through advanced training of specialists of the service.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/924485

Over the past five years, the district's medical institution has been supplemented with new equipment, which has significantly affected the quality of medical services.During a working trip to Mugalzhar district, the head of the region visited the district hospital and got acquainted with its work, upcoming projects, and the quality of services provided.The head physician of the hospital, Sabit Keulimzhayev, said that the medical institution has been operating since 1989. There are 74 medical workers on staff. About 600 people are served daily. The hospital is designed for 100 beds, and there is also a day hospital for 30 beds.Over the past five years, ten special vehicles have been purchased for the hospital, including four intensive care units. At the beginning of this year, a modern digital mammograph was purchased, which significantly increases the accuracy of diagnosing diseases.Much attention is paid to improving the conditions of patients and nursing staff. Last year, work began on improving the hospital's territory. 129 million tenge was allocated from the local budget for the implementation of the project. The work will be completed by the summer.Also, a project for the construction of an additional building to the hospital is being developed, where it is planned to open a center for percutaneous coronary intervention. This will allow for effective treatment of cardiovascular diseases without sending patients to the regional center.Askhat Shakharov saw the new equipment, visited the psychological assistance office, and talked with residents of the district who came to see doctors. The villagers expressed their gratitude for the attention paid to the development of healthcare and improving the conditions for medical services in rural areas.As part of the national project "Modernization of Rural Healthcare", new outpatient clinics are being built in villages, modern equipment is being purchased, and conditions for doctors and patients are being improved. Currently, five projects aimed at the construction of rural outpatient clinics are being implemented in the region. When the facilities are put into operation, medical services will be available to the population. This means that villagers will be able to receive treatment in their place of residence. In addition, we will equip district hospitals with modern digital equipment, thus ensuring high quality medical services for the population. It is planned to open a center for providing assistance to patients with heart attacks and strokes. All these measures are aimed at improving the conditions for receiving quality medical services and increasing the availability of diagnostics for the region's residents," the regional akim said.The regional head instructed to accelerate the preparation of a construction project adjacent to the hospital and called on contractors to complete the improvement work on the hospital territory in a high-quality and timely manner.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/924245

During a working trip to Mugalzhar district, regional akim Askhat Shakharov visited two schools and a kindergarten and got acquainted with the children's learning conditions.The deadline for the completion of the "Zhayly Mektep" in Kandyagash was extended several times due to unscrupulous contractors. During his working trip to the district, Askhat Shakharov personally talked with the contractors and supervised the construction of the institution.The educational institution is being built within the framework of the "Zhayly Mektep" national project with the funds of "Samruk-Kazyna Construction". It is designed for 600 places. The contracting organization "Antarium Group" LLP plans to complete the facility by September of this year. With the launch of the school, the problem of a shortage of student places in Kandyagash will be partially solved. Today, there are five schools in the city, and each of them has a large number of students. The new school will be equipped with modern equipment and access to innovative educational technologies.Asshat Shakharov, who assessed the progress of the school construction, instructed the contractor to complete the work on time.Also, the regional akim visited the “Kunshuak” kindergarten in Kandyagash, where major repairs were carried out and the equipment was completely updated with the funds of “Kazakhoil-Aktobe” LLP. Dishes, carpets, beds, musical and sports equipment, kitchen appliances, interactive whiteboards and game equipment were purchased. The preschool institution is designed for 320 children.Furthermore, Askhat Shakharov visited the school opened last week in the Temir-Kopir village of the Enbek rural district. The school was built in accordance with modern standards and is equipped with special classrooms and laboratories for chemistry, biology, physics and labor lessons. 680 million tenge was allocated for its construction.“The president set the task of creating equal conditions for children in rural and urban schools through state programs. This year, 13 comfortable schools with a capacity of 11.1 thousand places are planned to be put into operation in our region within the framework of a national project. In total, 25 new schools will be built in the region by 2025 to solve the problem of three-shift and two emergency schools.The new schools will introduce a modern educational infrastructure, including specialized classrooms and laboratories for various subjects, which will allow students to receive high-quality education and skills in accordance with modern requirements. Also, attention will be paid to creating favorable conditions for teachers to work effectively and develop the potential of students in schools, "- noted the akim.After visiting the school in the village of Temir Kyrgyz, the akim of the region met with local residents."Our situation is good. There is a road to the village, a bus stop nearby. Trains run regularly. Here, a new school has opened for children. Sometimes grandmothers want to rest from their grandchildren, so we need a medical center and a kindergarten. Our grandchildren can study and develop in kindergarten,” local resident Raziya Kozhantayeva appealed to the akim.Akim of the Enbek rural district Amanbay Kayupov informed the akim of the region that local residents go to the outpatient clinic in Sagashili. The neighboring village is located three kilometers from Temir Kyur. And 27 preschool children are at home due to the lack of a kindergarten.“This year, 30 billion tenge has been allocated for the construction of kindergartens in the region. We plan to build one kindergarten in the village of Zhagabulak and a school for 60 places in the village of Kotibar. Projects are being developed. All children should be provided with places in kindergartens, and we will do our best to create the necessary conditions for their full education and development from an early age,” the head of the region said.Askhat Shakharov instructed to consider the issue of placing a kindergarten in the old school building and to introduce the issue of building a medical center in Temir Kyur as part of the national project “Modernization of Rural Healthcare”.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/924373

During a working trip to Mugalzhar district, the regional akim visited fire department No. 8 in Kandyagash.The head of the Mugalzhar district emergency department Maksat Ryatov told the akim that the fire department building was built in 1982. The last major renovation was carried out in 2013. Today, the building houses the district emergency department and the fire department. The number of personnel is 30 people, including 6 officers and 24 sergeants. The fire department has 9 pieces of equipment, including 3 fire trucks and 1 motorized platform.The regional akim inspected the equipment and talked with the personnel, noting the importance of the work of rescuers.“The work of rescuers is very important, because every day you risk your lives for the safety of people. "The profession of a rescuer is not just a profession, it is a real feat that requires courage, selflessness and high responsibility," the akim noted. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/924533

The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan is carrying out comprehensive work to stabilize prices for socially significant food products. Since the beginning of the year, 20 regional commissions have been held to ensure that the trade markup does not exceed 15%, during which 49 violations of the law were identified regarding potatoes, which are considered a socially significant product. Appropriate administrative measures will be taken on all identified facts.As a result of meetings held by the Ministry of Trade and Agriculture with large retail chains, in particular, the Small and Magnum chains, the average price of potatoes in the Small chain in Astana has decreased to 280 tenge today, and to 185 tenge in the Magnum chain. According to the monitoring of the Trade Committee, the average price of potatoes in Kazakhstan today is 322 tenge. In social stores and SEC partners - in all regions of the country, there is a sufficient amount of potatoes and they are being sold below market prices.The sale of potatoes accumulated in the stabilization funds of the regions continues. From December 2024 to January 19, 2025, 23.6 thousand tons of potatoes were sold, out of a total volume of 85.4 thousand tons. In the last 3 days, about 3 thousand tons of potatoes were sold, including 300 tons in Almaty, 600 tons in Shymkent, 300 tons in Turkestan region, etc. Today, there are 62 thousand tons of potatoes in stabilization funds.These measures contributed to a decrease in prices in the domestic market.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/922126

The first meeting of the Public Council on Trade and Integration in 2025 was held in Astana under the chairmanship of the Chairman of the Public Council Ruslan Shaekin and the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliev.The event was attended by representatives of key government structures, including the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market, the National Bank, as well as the Ministries of Internal Affairs, Science and Higher Education, Agriculture, Culture and Information, and Healthcare.The meeting raised topical issues related to the development of trade and integration. Challenges and prospects in these areas were discussed. Special attention was paid to discussing the work plan of the Public Council for 2025, aimed at solving key tasks and strengthening interaction between various government bodies and the public.The next meeting of the Public Council will be held at the end of February this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/922594

On January 22, the EEC Council meeting, held in an online format, was chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin from the Kazakh side. During the meeting, the application of the Industrial Development Fund for financing the project of the Kazakh Kazrost Engineering Ltd. for the production of agricultural machinery was approved.As part of the joint cooperation project, the company, together with the Russian Rostselmash combine harvester plant and the Belarusian KUVO enterprise, plans to localize the production of combine harvester cabins in Kazakhstan and purchase equipment.Thanks to this project, the plant's design capacity for the production of combine harvesters will increase from 700 to 1,000 units per year.For this purpose, for the first time, the members of the EEC Council proposed unprecedented conditions for subsidizing the interest rate on loans in the amount of 100% of the base rate of the National Bank. The amount of financial support is approximately 192 million tenge and is allocated from the EAEU budget.Another Kazakhstani company, Astana Kala Kurylys LLP, is participating in the project implemented by a Russian enterprise. This project was also approved for preferential financing at the meeting of the EEC Council. This is the project of the Murom routing plant to create production capacities for the production of products for the construction of the Moscow - St. Petersburg high-speed railway. The Kazakh company will provide engineering and construction services.In general, the new mechanism for financial support for joint cooperation projects is a logical continuation of the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who stated at the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in May 2023, on Kazakhstan's readiness to become the center of Eurasian industrial cooperation.In addition, the meeting of the EEC Council approved a draft agreement on administrative cooperation in the field of services related to the production and distribution of films and videos. The document defines a list of freely available information on the Internet, such as NRA, films allowed for distribution and other information intended for exchange between market participants of the EAEU countries. This document is aimed at developing cooperation between the parties in the field of cinematography, introducing a mechanism for protecting the rights and legitimate interests of service providers, as well as honest market participants. In the near future, this document will be sent to the EAEU countries to undergo intra-state coordination procedures.The Concept for Improving the Interaction of Intelligent Transport Systems of the EAEU Member States was approved. The document was adopted with the aim of developing a coordinated transport policy of the participating countries, taking into account the level of development of integrated information and telematics technologies. The interaction of intelligent transport systems allows organizing technical support for users, increasing road safety and optimizing transport flows.Also, a procedure for collecting, compiling and presenting information on the circulation of products that are harmful to human health, animals, property, the environment or are dangerous was adopted. The document will reduce the risk of such products being in use and in free circulation.During the meeting, issues in the areas of customs regulation, technical regulation, macroeconomics, and competition were also discussed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/923521

First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aizhan Bizhanova held a meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, akimats, trade networks and social and entrepreneurial corporations. The meeting discussed measures to supply the market with potatoes and stabilize prices.According to Aizhan Bizhanova, the country's largest trade networks, including "Magnum", "Small", "Anvar" and "Dina", are ready to conclude contracts for the purchase of 1.5 thousand tons of potatoes directly from farmers. In addition, trade networks are ready to pick up the products from the farms themselves."Akimats need to indicate their needs, including volumes for trade networks, which is important for quickly meeting market demand. It is also very important to establish close ties between agricultural producers and retail outlets," the First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration noted.She also drew attention to the need to strengthen the work of regional commissions studying intermediary schemes in the food price formation chain. At the same time, the First Vice Minister instructed to work with farmers and consider issues of preventing unjustified increases in wholesale prices for potatoes and other products.It should be noted that this year, the regional departments of the Trade Committee held 20 regional commissions, as a result of which 49 violations were identified. Among them, the facts of increasing the trade markup on potatoes as a socially significant product by more than 15% were recorded.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/923734

Akim of Zhambyl region Yerbol Karashukeyev listened to the problems of 15 citizens who signed up for a personal reception. Among them are residents of Taraz city and Baizak, Zhambyl, T. Ryskulov, Merki, Zhualy, Talas districts.Citizens who attended the reception expressed their suggestions and requests related to housing and communal services, employment, healthcare, education, entrepreneurship, housing, roads and land. They also expressed their complaints on other issues.Yerbol Karashukeyev instructed those responsible to carefully study the problems of the applicants and make decisions in accordance with the requirements of the law.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/924388

Speaker of the Senate Maulen Ashimbayev met with labor collectives of the North Kazakhstan region, deputies of the maslikhat, members of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, representatives of public and religious associations. During the visit to the region, issues related to the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State within the framework of the Year of Working Professions and the development of new production facilities that pave the way for the growth and prosperity of the regions were also discussed. It was noted that the joint work of the Senate and maslikhats in important areas is of particular importance.The Speaker of the Chamber participated in a round table on the topic "Development of labor resources in the regions of Kazakhstan: current state and prospects". In his speech, he drew attention to the importance of developing new production facilities that pave the way for the growth and prosperity of the regions, one of the priorities set by the Head of State in his Address. As Maulen Ashimbayev noted, to achieve this goal, it is necessary to conduct comprehensive work at all levels with qualified, professional specialists.“Our President Kassym-Jomart Kemelovich Tokayev, in an interview with the “Ana tili” newspaper, noted that ensuring economic growth is the main task facing us. Currently, industry specialists in our country are in demand - engineers, power engineers, water management specialists, agronomists, veterinarians and representatives of other important specialties. Therefore, the Head of State declared 2025 the Year of Working Professions. In this regard, it is important not only to train these specialists, but also to form a unique labor culture in our country, educate respect for working people, and promote the values ​​of hard work and professionalism. Working people are the basis of the country's development. Therefore, the prestige of working professions must be at a high level,” said the Speaker of the Senate.In this regard, emphasis was placed on specific measures aimed at ensuring the qualitative economic development of the regions, taking into account their specifics and current problems. According to Maulen Ashimbayev, the shortage of labor resources, the labor disparity between different regions, urban and rural areas and specialties, unbalanced urbanization, and the demographic crisis are the most pressing issues of our time. To solve them, it is necessary to mobilize the efforts of all stakeholders towards a common goal.“Ensuring the balance of labor resources between regions is an important task. There are regions with an excess of labor resources, such as Turkestan and Zhambyl regions, and regions with a shortage of labor. For example, the North Kazakhstan region. The process of natural population decline in this region also has its consequences. Today, the birth rate in the North Kazakhstan region is low, and the mortality rate is high. This creates problems that lead to a slowdown in economic growth and a decrease in production potential. Taking into account demographic trends and the needs of our economy, we understand the great importance of systematizing internal migration of labor resources, personnel rotation, and revitalizing youth training and employment programs. It is necessary to analyze past experience, study why those programs were ineffective, and work out the necessary steps and mechanisms to increase the scale of labor migration in our country,” the Chairman of the Chamber noted, noting that labor migration programs should be further developed.During the meeting with the deputies of the Maslikhat and the public of the region, Maulen Ashimbayev touched upon the agro-industrial potential of the North Kazakhstan region, and expressed the readiness of the Senate deputies to provide legislative support for its implementation. In this regard, industrial and infrastructure projects, as well as other key areas of joint work, were discussed. The meeting also noted that the issue of infrastructure modernization, including the modernization of electricity networks in villages, is of great importance.“The region also pays great attention to infrastructure modernization. In particular, last year, the construction of a new chimney at the 2nd CHP was completed. Work is underway to upgrade electricity networks in rural areas. Senators took into account the proposals of the North Kazakhstan region when considering the republican budget for 2025. As a result, additional funds were allocated for the implementation of important infrastructure projects. Specifically, these are projects related to water supply and heating of villages and regional development. In the future, the Chamber, together with the senators elected from this region, will continue to provide the necessary assistance and support for the comprehensive development of the North Kazakhstan region,” said Maulen Ashimbayev, calling on the deputies of the Maslikhat to actively participate in the legislative work of the Parliament and develop conceptual proposals to solve urgent problems in the regions.Members of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and religious representatives of the region also attended the meeting. The deputies of the parliament discussed important issues related to the development of spiritual diplomacy with them and exchanged views on the implementation of the goals and objectives within the framework of the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions.“We will continue our joint work to ensure the spiritual, cultural, and humanitarian interests of all ethnic groups in our country. One of the most important tasks in this matter is obviously the promotion and support of the state language. The Kazakh language is one of the main mechanisms that unite all ethnic groups in Kazakhstan in a common goal. There is no doubt about it. In general, today we all need to unite around common values, such as statehood, independence, and the policy of our President aimed at strengthening unity and harmony in the country. "I believe that the North Kazakhstan region will set an example for other regions," said the Chairman of the Senate.Also, as part of the visit, the senators visited the North Kazakhstan University named after Manash Kozybayev, which has more than 6 thousand students, and got acquainted with the educational work, research activities and further development strategy of the educational institution. The deputies were also introduced to the activities of the educational and laboratory building with laboratories for livestock and crop farming. Experiments and scientific research are conducted there.The Chairman of the Senate also got acquainted with the activities of the Citizen Reception Center. In addition, he met with the labor collectives of the greenhouse complex of Zeleny Sever LLP and the deep wood processing plant of Nord Panels LLP.Maulen Ashimbayev also met with the collective of the inclusive dance group Sensitive and para-athletes of the regional Boccia branch at the creative industry center Qyzyljar Creative Center. This project, implemented in order to fulfill the instructions of the Head of State, contributes to the training of specialists necessary for the creative economy, improving the abilities of young talents, and providing support to them, while creating appropriate conditions to reduce the outflow of young people from the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/924171

On January 24, 2025, the akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov paid a working visit to Altynsarin district. The purpose of the visit was to assess the implementation of projects that contribute to the socio-economic development of rural areas. During the visit, the akim got acquainted with a number of facilities: a dairy farm under construction, a new House of Culture, and new residential buildings. These projects are aimed at directly fulfilling the instructions of the Head of State and are bringing great benefits to the residents of the region. Farm in Basbek village: a confident step towards food security The construction of a dairy farm for 660 heads of cattle has begun in Basbek village, Altynsarin district, Kostanay region. The cost of the project is 3.5 billion tenge, of which 500 million tenge were the enterprise's own funds, and 3 billion tenge were allocated as a loan at a rate of 2.5% within the framework of state support measures. Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov noted that this project is aimed at fulfilling the task of the Head of State to increase the share of processed products in the agro-industrial complex to 70% by 2026. The farm will produce 4.5 thousand tons of milk per year. “This project is aimed at ensuring food security, reducing dependence on imports, and creating new opportunities for the development of the agricultural economy. "We are implementing the strategy of the Head of State aimed at the sustainable growth of the agro-industrial complex and improving the quality of life in rural areas," the head of the region said. It should be noted that this is not the only project aimed at implementing the instructions of the Head of State in the region.In the Kostanay region, 6 more modern industrial dairy farms are being built in the Fedorov, Karabalyk, Mendikara and Altynsarin districts for high-quality milk production.The launch of these farms will increase milk production by 43 thousand tons, and the load on milk processing enterprises in the region will increase from 80% to 95%. The farm director Talgat Tapaev also noted the importance of the project for the region:   "Prioritizing only crop production is a path that leads to risks and potential bankruptcy. Market fluctuations and climate change make such a farm unstable. Diversification is not just a choice, it is a necessity for survival and growth. Developing dairy farming is a real way to strengthen your own economy, reduce dependence on one direction, and ensure long-term sustainability.Understanding this, of course, thanks to state support, we have undertaken the construction of a dairy farm for 600 cows. It produces 4.5 thousand tons of milk per year and employs more than 30 local residents. Those who are not ready for change will be left behind. Our example shows that changes are possible and that they bring profit not only to the farm, but also to the entire region. Our task is to complete the project on time and put the farm into operation at full capacity," he said. The implementation of such projects contributes not only to the economic development of the region, but also to the improvement of social infrastructure, creating conditions for raising the standard of living of rural residents.   House of Culture: a center of creativity and unity The next object of the working trip of the regional akim Kumar Aksakalov was the grand opening of the new House of Culture in the village of Bolshaya Churakovka. This project, implemented within the framework of the “Village – Cradle of the Nation” program, has become an important event for the villagers. 404 million tenge was allocated for the construction of the facility.The House of Culture can accommodate up to 100 people daily, which will allow for creative development, effective leisure activities and preservation of traditions. At the grand opening ceremony, Kumar Aksakalov noted the importance of such projects: “The new House of Culture is not just a building. It is a center of life, creativity and inspiration. We are improving the cultural infrastructure in rural areas, creating conditions for residents to develop themselves and preserve their traditions. After all, the development of culture is closely related to the development of the economy. A culturally and intellectually developed person is the main driving force of the country's economic development." Maslikhat deputy Botakoz Bidauletova also noted the special place that this facility occupies in the cultural life of the district: "Today's event is a vivid example of how the instructions of the Head of State on the development of culture are being implemented in local areas. The House of Culture unites the villagers and becomes a center of creativity and inspiration for representatives of all generations." In addition, a village resident, youth representative Talgat Kapiyatov shared his impressions: "The opening of the House of Culture is a very important event for young people. Here, all conditions have been created for creativity, sports and communication. We have the opportunity to participate in choreography, wrestling circles, play table tennis, and even train in the gym. This place unites us and gives us new opportunities for development. We are grateful for such a gift and are confident that the House of Culture will become a center of inspiration and activity for every resident." The opening of the House of Culture in the village of Bolshaya Churakovka is a contribution to the development of the social infrastructure of the village. The facility will become an important part of the daily life of residents, allowing them to preserve traditions, reveal creative potential and strengthen the unity of rural society. Last year, funding for the cultural sector in Kostanay region increased by 24.3% and amounted to 16.9 billion tenge. Particular attention is paid to improving the infrastructure of cultural facilities, which will allow us to implement projects such as the construction of a new House of Culture.Such large-scale projects demonstrate that state support is a real step towards the development of rural areas. These are not just words, but real actions to create favorable conditions for living, working and being creative.   Housing for large families: new houses in the village of Ubagan The last destination of the regional akim's working trip was the village of Ubagan, Altynsarin district. Here, the keys to eight new two-apartment houses were ceremonially handed over. This project was implemented within the framework of the state program to provide affordable housing, which is being implemented in order to fulfill the instructions of the Head of State. A total of 298.2 million tenge was spent on the construction. The average area of ​​​​each apartment is 85 square meters. The houses are built with neat finishing, equipped with all necessary communications and are fully ready for occupancy. Among the owners of the new houses are large families, orphans and representatives of socially vulnerable groups. At the solemn ceremony, the akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov noted: «We are increasing housing construction every year. According to the results of 2024, about 500 thousand square meters of housing were put into operation, and more than 5 thousand families were provided with apartments. Last year, funds were allocated for the purchase of rental housing on the instructions of the Head of State. 940 apartments were purchased in the region for more than 18 billion tenge, which is 5.7 times more than in 2023. This year, it is planned to purchase 1,000 apartments for citizens on the waiting list." According to the akim, providing citizens with affordable housing is one of the important directions for implementing the tasks of the country's leadership. New houses are not just shelter, but a symbol of confidence in the future and an improvement in the quality of life. We will continue to work to solve housing problems, create conditions for every family to have a comfortable home and build a stable future. Gulshat Suyesenova, a mother of many children, who received the keys to the new house, shared her joy: «This is a great happiness for our family. Now we have our own comfortable home, where our children grow up in good conditions. We are very grateful to the state and the country's leadership for supporting large families. This is a new stage in our lives, we will always remember this moment." The construction of eight houses is just the beginning. This year, the district authorities plan to build another 7 two-apartment houses, which will allow providing even more families with housing. These projects are a clear example of the successful implementation of the state program aimed at supporting rural areas. Each new house is a guarantee of the stability and confidence of rural residents in the future. Results of the visit The akim's working trip showed how state support can change the lives of rural residents. These projects are aimed at creating conditions for a comfortable life, strengthening the economy, and creating conditions for the development of rural youth. Thanks to such initiatives, villages are becoming places where you want to live, work, and build your future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/924480

Today's youth is trying to find a balance between innovation and the heritage of their ancestors, combining new technologies and ancient traditions. Aigerim Asylbekova plans to open the "Altyn Mura" embroidery studio with a grant from the akim of the Karaganda region to revive folk creativity.- The idea of ​​opening a studio arose from a love of embroidery, - says Aigerim. - For me, it is not just the process of creating beautiful things, but a way to convey a part of the soul through ornaments, to preserve traditions and introduce modern ideas into them. Embroidery allows you to combine aesthetics, history and individuality, which is especially appreciated today.Aigerim believes that crafts are being revived, and products made with soul and body are becoming more and more valuable. Her studio will be not only a place to create unique products, but also a space for learning and inspiration. It is planned to work in several directions: hand and machine embroidery for clothes, interior decoration, customization of things, as well as conducting master classes for all those who wish.- Through threads and fabrics, you can tell a story and create something truly unique that you will not find in mass markets, - says the girl. - I want the patterns created in our studio not only to decorate a thing, but also to become something personal for each client. These can be patterns for a wedding, as well as decorative elements for the home - pillows, tablecloths or towels.Currently, Aigerim is working on the concept of the studio and studying the organizational processes. In the future, she plans to assemble a team of craftsmen, designers and promotion specialists to implement her ideas and create quality products that will delight people.Aigerim will be helped to realize this dream by a grant received by the regional akim under the project "Generations of Independence". In 2024, 407 young people participated in the competition, and 25 of them became winners.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/923808

The regional akim Yermaganbet Bolekpayev was elected president of the Karaganda Regional Football Association. The head of the region set the tasks of helping to revive the football movement in the region and return FC Shakhtar to the Premier League.Yermagambet Bolekpayev instructed to intensify work on the development of children's and youth football. For this, branches of FC Shakhtar will be opened on the basis of the Temirtau, Balkhash and Saran stadiums. This will allow the football club to train its athletes and select high-potential players for the club's academy.Tournaments will be organized between children's and youth teams, as well as matches timed to important holidays for the region, such as the Days of Miners and Metallurgists. This will also help in the search for young talented football players.Let us recall that in Karaganda it is planned to build a modern stadium in accordance with UEFA standards, a football arena for year-round training. In addition, this year it is planned to modernize the main stadium in the city center and stadiums in a number of cities in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/923880

25 video surveillance cameras were installed this year in the Aksu-Ayuly village of the Shet district. The equipment is located on the main streets of the district center, as well as at the entrances to the settlement and in places where people gather.According to Aksu-Ayuly akim Darkhan Smailov, the installed devices are equipped with modern functions, including the function of accurate recognition of people's faces and cars. The cameras are able to determine whether a vehicle or its owner is wanted by analyzing license plates.All information from the cameras comes to the police department, where employees monitor public order around the clock.To demonstrate the capabilities and working algorithm of the new video surveillance systems, Darkhan Smailov organized a special presentation for the leadership of the local police department and the district prosecutor's office.- The introduction of such systems will allow us to respond quickly to incidents, prevent crime, and create safer conditions for our residents, - says the head of the district center. – In addition, cameras help increase public trust in law enforcement agencies. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/923934

Specialists of the Language Development Department organized an online competition for the knowledge of the Kazakh language within the framework of the TilQazynaKaragandy regional project. Anastasia Abramovich, a student at the Saran Language Development Center and a participant in the “Mamile” conversation club, became the winner.She studied Kazakh at the center for only half a year. During this time, she managed to master the state language at the A2 level.As soon as Anastasia heard about the competition, she decided to participate in it. The participants of the competition had to read the story “Gauhar tas” by Dulat Isabekov in the original and answer 25 questions on its content.- Of course, sometimes I had to read with a dictionary, but I think it only gave positive results. This experience expanded my vocabulary and understanding of the Kazakh language in general. I really liked the story itself. It describes current problems today and teaches us to appreciate what we have, - says Anastasia.The winner was congratulated by the Department of Language Development of the Karaganda region and presented with a diploma and a souvenir.Anastasia herself says that she intends to continue learning the Kazakh language.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/923931

The airport is undergoing renovation in Balkhash. The modernization of the airport infrastructure is expected to provide new opportunities for the development of the city and tourism. According to the plan, passenger traffic should triple from 13 thousand to 40 thousand per year.The project consists of two main stages: the reconstruction of taxiways and aprons, as well as the overhaul of the airport terminal building and the construction of a facility for special vehicle services. Work on the first stage was completed at the end of December last year.The builders laid two layers of concrete pavement, i.e. about 114 thousand square meters, modern lighting and signaling equipment was installed, safety strips, drainage systems and treatment facilities were installed. Since September, the renovation of the airport terminal and the construction of the special vehicle service building have been ongoing. All repair and construction work is scheduled to be completed this year.As explained by the Department of Passenger Transport and Highways, the implementation of the project will allow increasing the airport's throughput from 60 to 80 passengers per hour, creating comfortable conditions for them and ensuring accessibility for citizens with disabilities, as well as bringing the characteristics and parameters of airport facilities in line with the practice recommended by the International Civil Aviation Organization.In addition, the issue of the phased purchase of specialized airport equipment at the expense of budget funds to provide a full range of ground services is being worked out. First of all, it is planned to purchase the necessary special equipment: an airport fire truck, a truck tractor, a fuel tanker and a self-propelled ladder.After all the work is completed, it is planned to expand the geography of flights from Balkhash to the cities of Shymkent, Zhezkazgan and Turkestan. The reconstruction of the airport will make flights more comfortable and affordable.Let us recall that the need for a large-scale modernization of the airport arose a long time ago: it was built in 1967, and the last time the airport was renovated was in 2007.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/924105

Akim of Karaganda region Yermaganbet Bulekpayev continues his meetings at workplaces. This time, he came to the "Kazakhstan" mine with the heads of departments and agencies.  The open dialogue was attended by representatives of trade unions and the management of Qarmet. - As you know, I hold meetings with residents throughout the year, but I noticed that there are few employees of enterprises among the participants. We decided that we should come to labor collectives and discuss issues in an open dialogue, - said Yermaganbet Bulekpayev. - I understand that there are risks in your professions, and our task, the task of your management, is to minimize them. Therefore, we continue to develop measures to improve social protection, safety and working conditions. The head of the State Labor Inspection Department, Medeu Akhmetov, reported on the work done. The head of the Department of Employment Coordination and Social Programs Toleu Mukhtar reported on measures to support and develop workers' professions. The "Kazakhstan" mine mainly employs residents of the Shakhtinsk region, so the discussion mainly focused on the development of this region. Yermaganbet Bolekpayev told what is being done to improve the heat supply of Shakhtinsk. Last year, funding for the repair of the CHP was increased several times. Today, the station is operating stably. To keep houses warm, 4 kilometers of heating networks have been replaced and thermal insulation has begun to be restored. In addition, preparations are underway to gasify the city of Shakhtinsk. The reconstruction of water supply networks continues. Transport infrastructure is also being improved: over the past two years, 30 km of roads between the city and neighboring villages have been repaired. The meeting participants raised the issue of housing. Under the preferential mortgage program launched by the regional akimat together with Otbasy Bank, 116 miners and 113 metallurgists purchased apartments in the cities of Karaganda, Saran, Temirtau, Shakhtinsk, and Abay. 2 billion tenge was allocated from the regional budget for this program. The director of the Otbasy Bank branch, Bauyrzhan Zhuasbayev, spoke about the new housing program "Nauryz Worker" for working professionals. It will start on March 17, 2025. Advantages: down payment - from 10% (housing in the finished primary market), from 20% (housing in the semi-finished and secondary market); rate - 7% for socially vulnerable categories, 9% for the rest. The meeting also raised questions regarding landscaping, garbage collection, lighting, and improvement of playgrounds in Shakhtinsk. The mayor of the city, Murat Kydyrganbekov, immediately responded to them. In the morning, complaints were made about the lack of buses from Shakhtinsk to Karaganda. Ermaganbet Bolekpayev gave instructions on the issues that needed to be resolved. The miners raised the issue of medical services at the Shakhtinsk hospital. Therefore, after the meeting, the regional mayor went there and inspected the medical facility. The building, built during the Soviet era, has been in need of renovation for several years. Last year, a major renovation of the clinic began. Now the 4th and 5th floors are ready, and the 3rd is partially ready. It is planned to be completed this year. Hospital Director Talgat Zhuken spoke about the modernization of equipment.  New equipment has been purchased for intensive care, operating rooms, as well as for diagnosing heart diseases. Yermaganbet Bolekpayev instructed to solve the problem of the shortage of medical specialists.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/924158

Akim of Shymkent Gabit Syzdykbekov, together with residents, participated in the gas supply to the residential areas of Kaitpas-1 and Tauelsizdikke 20 zhily. As part of the phased gasification of residential areas and microdistricts, more than 1,250 subscribers received natural gas.Work in this direction has improved the quality of life of more than 5,000 people. The construction of gas pipelines in residential areas began in the spring of last year, and their total length was about 40 kilometers.The head of the megalopolis shared the joy of the city's residents and expressed gratitude to those responsible. He also emphasized the need to comply with the rules for using natural gas in everyday life and timely check the condition of gas equipment.It should be noted that the gasification of residential areas will reduce dependence on coal, reduce the level of pollutant emissions, and improve the environmental situation in the megalopolis. To expedite gas connection, residents must submit applications and documents to QazaqGaz Aimaq JSC.Press service of the Shymkent city akimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/923857

Akim of Mangystau region Nurdaulet Kilybay instructed to identify the “Best Village” and conduct a rating of “Best Village Akimat” in order to improve the quality of work of village akimats in the region and raise the standard of living of the region's population.-In order to improve the living standards of the rural population, as specified in the address of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, we considered it appropriate to announce a competition among village akimats in our region. The main goal is to raise the status of the village, improve its condition, develop its economy, encourage village akims and employees, increase their independence and responsibility, - said the head of the region, Nurdaulet Kilybay.The “Best Village” project is summarized based on the condition of the village’s housing and communal services (gas, water, electricity, internet, garbage),financial stability, support for small and medium-sized businesses, the development of agriculture, the number of employed people, public order, social sector indicators, and the results of the UNT of school graduates in the village.The best are determined by a special commission formed by maslikhat deputies and public activists. The competition is summarized at the end of the year, and the winners are solemnly awarded.The project, which was launched for the first time in the region, will be held annually. Currently, there are 46 settlements in Mangystau region.The best village akims and akimats with high performance will be awarded:- 1st place - municipal equipment and the administrative team (from the village akim to technical staff) will be awarded 6 official salaries, the village akim will be given a company car;- 2nd place - the akimat team (from the village akim to technical staff) will be awarded 4 official salaries;- 3rd place - the akimat team (from the village akim to technical staff) will be awarded 2 official salaries.Press service of the akim of Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/924008