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Karaganda region is developing: new factories, jobs and comfort for people 14.10.2025
This year, 29 new production facilities are being opened in the Karaganda region. Major projects include plants for the production of steel pipes, aluminum radiators, ferroalloys, as well as new facilities in mechanical engineering. Thanks to this, more than two thousand people will get jobs.The head of the region, Ermaganbet Bulekpayev, reported to the deputies at the session of the regional maslikhat and told how the tasks set by the President are being implemented.- In the 2025 Message, the President emphasized that the country needs to develop the manufacturing industry and give the industry a new impetus. This priority is already being implemented in our field. The share of the manufacturing industry in the total volume is 76%. Mechanical engineering has also grown, the production volume of which for 8 months of 2025 amounted to 312.5 billion tenge, which is 10.5% more than in the same period last year. At the same time, the share of mechanical engineering in the manufacturing industry reached 13%. Thanks to the development of mechanical engineering in the Saran industrial zone, we managed to bring Saran out of the status of a single-industry town, creating new jobs and diversifying the economy," said the governor of the region. The region's industry has grown by 7% in eight months. Almost 645 billion tenge of investments were attracted, which is 11% more than a year ago.The unemployment rate in the region remains one of the lowest in the country, at about 4%.Active housing construction continues – 351 thousand square meters have been commissioned in eight months. By the end of the year, 1,330 waiting listers will receive apartments.New water supply networks are being built in villages and towns, gasification is being expanded and roads are being repaired. This year, the issue of clean drinking water should be fully resolved in the region. Special attention is also paid to the social sphere. More than half of the regional budget is allocated to medicine, education and assistance to those in need. This year, five new kindergartens have already been opened in the region and six schools have been built. In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State on the modernization of rural healthcare, 65 facilities have been built, and 27 more will be commissioned.- We see the result of our joint work. Both industry, agriculture, and the social sphere are showing growth. The President set the task to ensure economic growth of at least 7%. We set a goal to achieve even more," emphasized Ermaganbet Bulekpayev.The deputies accepted the akim's report and gave a positive assessment of the work of the local executive authorities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1079380?lang=kk
A resident of Karaganda became the winner of the Trampoline Gymnastics World Cup 14.10.2025
Yerlan Tasmagambetov from Karaganda won a bronze medal at the Trampoline Gymnastics World Cup. The competition was held in Bulgaria, in the city of Varna.In total, the national team consisted of three Karaganda residents – the duo Danil Musabaev and Nikita Tumakov, as well as Yerlan Tasmagambetov, who performed in a pair with an athlete from Pavlodar Victoria Butolina.According to the results of the competition, the duet of Tasmagambetov and Butolina was awarded the third place.– Musabayev and Tumakov were a little unlucky this time, they returned without medals. But just recently, at the World Cup in Germany, they won gold. Of course, these achievements are very inspiring for young athletes and help them reach new heights. We have set the bar for a long time: we have repeatedly become prize-winners and champions of large and prestigious competitions. Kazakhstan is competitive in trampoline gymnastics, we are known and recognized in the world, and Yerlan Tasmagambetov's medal at this Cup is another confirmation of this," says Honored Coach of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sergey Vertyankin. Karaganda athletes will have an active end to the year. Now our trampolinists represent Kazakhstan at the CIS Games, which are held from September 29 to October 4. Then Yerlan Tasmagambetov, Danil Musabayev and Nikita Tumakov will travel to Spain, where the World Cup will be held.– Of course, we are going for medals and we believe in victory. Our athletes have every chance: successful combinations, good preparation, and physical fitness. So let's cheer for them! – says the coach. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1077432?lang=kk
The Karaganda region is one of the domestic leaders in online commerce 14.10.2025
The Karaganda region holds the position of one of the leaders of e-commerce in Kazakhstan. Thanks to the development of the domestic Teez marketplace and the active involvement of local businesses, the region is demonstrating high rates of retail digitalization. Today, almost every fifth online order in the country is in Karaganda.Teez is a rapidly growing Kazakhstani online trading platform with a minimum delivery time of just one day. It started working in September 2024. Already in January 2025, the number of orders from Karaganda residents through the marketplace exceeded 2.3 million units, which accounted for 17.8% of the total volume in Kazakhstan.After a year of operation, in September 2025, Teez is already successfully processing 10,000 orders daily, delivering purchases in 30 cities of Kazakhstan.For businessmen from Karaganda and other regions, Teez is a great opportunity to sell and promote their products. Currently, 37 thousand domestic entrepreneurs are represented on the online platform. — We want every Kazakhstani brand to have the opportunity to compete on equal terms with international players. To do this, we are creating an ecosystem: low commission, free storage, promotion support and fast delivery," said Linar Khusnullin, CEO of Teez.The presence of the marketplace in the Karaganda market also means the availability of additional jobs. Today, more than 350 residents of the regional center work in Teez. The company plans to increase its staff to eight thousand people throughout Kazakhstan.The development of e-commerce has a positive impact on related industries such as logistics, courier services and catering.During a working trip to Karaganda in November last year, the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev stressed that, taking into account the geographical location and infrastructure, the Karaganda region can become not only Kazakhstan's main trade and logistics center, but also a Central Asian hub.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1077274?lang=kk
The Karaganda duo won gold at the Trampoline Gymnastics World Cup in Germany 14.10.2025
The fourth stage of the 2025 Trampoline Gymnastics World Cup was held in Cottbus, Germany. Danil Musabaev and Nikita Tumakov from Karaganda became the champions.57 athletes from 13 countries participated in the championship. Five sets of awards were awarded. The Karaganda duo became the best in synchronized jumping competitions, receiving 52,200 points for their performance. We managed to surpass our titled rivals. The second place was taken by the world champions from Germany Kayo Loxterman and Fabian Vogel (52,050). The top three winners were the British Zach Perzamanos and Corey Walkes (51,530), world and European champions.Sergey Vertyankin trains gymnasts.It is worth noting that this season is a success for Musabayev and Tumakov. In February, they won silver at the World Cup in Azerbaijan.Danil Musabayev is a star of Kazakhstani sports, a silver medalist at the 2022 Asian Games and a participant in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. For 18-year-old Nikita Tumakov, World Cup silver was the first medal at such a high-level competition. And now he's taken the gold.According to the press service of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Karaganda regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1072361?lang=kk
Over 640 billion tenge of investments attracted in Karaganda region 14.10.2025
Active work continues in the Karaganda region to attract investments. For eight months of this year, the region received 644 billion tenge, which is 11% more than in the same period last year.The results were announced at the staff meeting by the head of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Industry, Askar Gazaliev.In total, 29 investment projects are planned to be implemented in 2025, half of which are in the manufacturing sector. The goal for the year is to attract 1.5 trillion tenge of investments.Favorable conditions have been created for investors in the region: Along with the programs of the state and development institutions, there are regional ones – Kasipker and Orleu. There are two large sites with ready–made infrastructure and tax preferences - the Saryarka SEZ and the Saran industrial zone. The Investor Service Center operates on the basis of SEC Saryarka.Support is provided in the form of preferential loans, infrastructure provision, provision of land plots and licenses for subsurface use.– There is an increase in business activity in the region: the number of small and medium-sized businesses has exceeded 101 thousand. This year, it is planned to finance 3.8 thousand entrepreneurs through subsidies, guarantees, grants and preferential loans," Askar Gazaliyev said. Projects that have already been launched include a hot-dip galvanizing plant; the production of Samsung brand televisions and washing machines. The production of metallurgical silicon is being revived.The construction of a 150 MW wind farm is being completed in the Osakarov district. In the near future, production of straight-seam steel pipes, aluminum radiators and silicon alloys will be launched in the region.In the agricultural sector, support was given to the construction of the largest dairy farm in the Osakarov district, where the first stage for 1,200 heads is scheduled to be launched by the end of the year.Akim of the region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev stressed that the implementation of investment projects is under constant control.– In his Address to the people of Kazakhstan, the Head of State noted that it is necessary to clearly determine where and to what extent investments should be directed. Akims are personally responsible for the preparation and execution of specific projects. If investors have problems, it is necessary to take prompt measures within the framework of legislation," said the head of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1072257?lang=kk
Anniversary exhibition Mining & Metals Central Asia and Kazcomak 2025 will unite more than 500 companies from 30 countries in Almaty 15.09.2025
From September 17 to 19, the 30th Anniversary Central Asian International Exhibition "Mining Equipment, Extraction and Processing of Ores and Minerals" - Mining & Metals Central Asia 2025 and the 21st Kazakhstan International Exhibition "Road and Industrial Construction, Municipal Equipment" - Kazcomak 2025 will be held at the Atakent Exhibition Center.This year, the events will unite 515 companies from 30 countries, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belarus, the United Kingdom, Germany, India, Iran, Spain, Italy, Kazakhstan, Canada, China, Cyprus, Kyrgyzstan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, UAE, Poland, Russia, USA, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Finland, France, Czech Republic, Switzerland, South Korea, and South Africa. National stands from Austria, the United Kingdom, Germany, Iran, China, Russia, and Turkey vividly illustrate the growth of international presence at the Kazakhstan exhibition venue. There will be 68 new exhibitors (13% of the total), highlighting the strategic importance of the exhibition for new players.The rich business program of the exhibition will be provided by dozens of speakers, including representatives of government bodies, practical experts, and representatives of major industry associations and unions. On September 17, a Plenary Session will be held on the topic "Key Issues of the Mining and Metallurgical Complex: Kazakh Content, Investments, Technologies, Logistics, International Partnership," where participants will discuss Kazakhstan's investment potential, digitalization and technological re-equipment of enterprises, development of Kazakh content, new logistics routes and supply chains, as well as international cooperation. In addition, Kcell (AI Zone Partner) together with Almaty Hub will hold a Demo Day - a unique platform for startups and developers where they can directly present their solutions to industry leaders and launch pilot projects. The content of the first exhibition day will also include practical seminars from: CiDRA Minerals Processing Inc (Spain), NLT EUROPE (South Africa), Epiroc, Proftec, and a Round Table of the Kazakhstan Mining Chamber.On September 18, a Panel Case Session on "AI-Based Solutions for Modern Challenges of the Mining and Metallurgical Complex" will be held. Composit will conduct a specialized closed seminar on "Effective Solutions for Combating Abrasive Wear in Mining Enterprises". The business program of the exhibition will conclude with a Symposium of the German Association and a Project Presentation Session by subsoil user companies.The Mining & Metals Central Asia and Kazcomak exhibitions remain important events for the industry, facilitating the formation of new partnerships, the implementation of innovative solutions, and addressing key challenges in the mining sector.The event is officially supported by the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of Almaty city, the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Atameken," and the Republican Association of Mining and Metallurgical Enterprises (AGMP).The seminar zone partner is Composit, the AI zone partner is Kcell, the Vip Lounge partner is Cemeq Asia, and the Gala Reception partner is WR Logistics.The event is organized by the Kazakhstan exhibition company Iteca and its international partner - the ICA Events Group.More detailed information about the exhibitions is available on the official websites: www.miningworld.kz , www.kazcomak.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/1068043?lang=kk
SHYMKENT: A DORMITORY FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION IS BEING BUILT WITH RETURNED ASSETS 26.07.2025
This social facility is aimed at providing about 300 students with speech and other disabilities with modern comfortable accommodation. The dormitory has all the necessary conditions for students. There is a medical office, sports, exercise, and relaxation rooms. Currently, work is underway to erect the walls of the building. The facility is planned to be completed and commissioned in December of this year. The project implementation period and the quality of construction work are under control. The allocation of assets to important projects that directly affect the well-being of the local population and improve their lives continues.
Support for domestic enterprises and regional investment headquarters 15.07.2025
Support for domestic enterprises and regional investment headquarters: Olzhas Bektenov gave instructions on further ensuring economic growth At the government meeting, the Prime Minister gave a number of instructions to maintain the positive dynamics of economic growth and its further sustainable development. It was noted that it is necessary to ensure the implementation of target indicators for fixed capital investments and foreign direct investments. In this regard, the task was set to actively use the space of regional investment headquarters. It was instructed to focus on export-oriented projects in the field of high-tech production. Sectoral departments were tasked with ensuring the development of the manufacturing sector. "For the sustainable growth of the processing industry, it is necessary to increase the production load of domestic enterprises, providing them with long-term orders. The relevant state bodies should comprehensively work out the issues of importing raw materials for processing. At the same time, it is necessary to accelerate the creation of appropriate engineering and transport infrastructure in special economic and industrial zones. In this direction, it is necessary to more actively attract funds from international financial organizations," — noted Olzhas Bektenov.
THE TRADE AND LOGISTICS SECTOR IN SHYMKENT IS DEVELOPING: ALMAAR LOGISTICS IS A STRATEGIC CENTER 10.07.2025
One of the strategically important facilities for the city of Shymkent, the Almaar Logistics trade and logistics center, located near the international transport corridor "Western China - Western Europe", is currently operating effectively. A private investor invested 14.8 billion tenge in the construction of a multifunctional complex with a total area of 24 thousand square meters. This is a major project aimed at developing the regional economy. The center is fully equipped with modern storage technologies. A logistics system has been implemented that allows for the rapid delivery of perishable food products to consumers without having to store them for a long time. This is an effective way to maintain product quality and reduce costs. The activities of the Almaar Logistics Center make a significant contribution to ensuring the city's food security, optimizing the work of small and medium-sized businesses, and increasing export potential. Such projects will increase Shymkent's potential as a logistics hub and open up opportunities for closer ties with regional and international markets.
Visit the leading electronics exhibition in Central Asia: Electronica Expo Kazakhstan 2025 03.07.2025
With the support of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Electronica Expo Kazakhstan 2025 — the key event in electronics, electrical engineering, and digital technologies in Central Asia — will take place from July 9 to 11, 2025, at the International Exhibition Center “EXPO” in Astana.The exhibition will showcase cutting-edge solutions — from electronic components and modules to interactive systems, consumer electronics, and ready-made digital solutions — all in one place.More than 150 companies from 10 countries, 35+ speakers, and interactive master classes await you at the exhibition. You will also enjoy a rich business program: business conferences, round tables on energy efficiency and energy saving, panel sessions on AI, a drone football tournament, robotics competitions, and much more.Electronica Expo Kazakhstan is the key business event for the industry, bringing together developers, manufacturers, and distributors of electronics, end users, service organizations, and other industry representatives engaged in product promotion and procurement on one platform.Entry to the exhibition is free with prior registration.For more information about the exhibition, please contact us via WhatsApp at +905368106898 or email us at info@electronica-expo.com. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/1029039?lang=kk
Karaganda wrestlers won two bronze medals at the Asian Championship in Vietnam 25.06.2025
In Vietnam, in the province of Baria Vung Tau, the Asian Wrestling Championship was held among athletes under the age of 17 and under 23. More than a thousand young wrestlers from 24 countries competed. As part of the national team of Kazakhstan, the Karaganda region was represented by two athletes, they returned home with medals.- Vietnam hosted the continental championship for the first time. The tournament is of great importance for the development of the wrestling movement in Asia, and also provides an opportunity to share experiences and improve skills," said Mohamad Awamleh, President of the Asian Wrestling Federation.At competitions among wrestlers under the age of 23, Angelina Pervukhina from Karaganda won bronze, competing in the 55 kg weight category. She trains at the School of Higher Sports Excellence in the Karaganda region.Askhab Khadzhiev, a graduate of the Regional Boarding School-College of the Olympic Reserve named after A. Moldagulova, also became the bronze medalist. He took third place in freestyle wrestling in the 79 kg weight category.According to the press service of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Karaganda region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1023673?lang=kk
Creation of a small industrial zone discussed in Balkhash 25.06.2025
On behalf of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, new growth points have begun to be formed in Balkhash. The first step will be the creation of a small industrial zone on the vacant sites of Kazakhmys industrial facilities. In the future, it should grow into an industrial one. The project is aimed at diversifying the economy of a single-industry town, developing the non-resource sector, attracting investors to open new production facilities and providing additional jobs.Akim of Karaganda region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev held a meeting on this issue during his working trip to Balkhash.Akim of Balkhash Sapar Satayev reported that the work is currently being carried out jointly with the main industrial giant of Balkhash, Kazakhmys Corporation.Based on the analysis, priority areas are identified: metalworking and technical services, production of construction and packaging materials, logistics and warehouse complexes, engineering and energy services. These industries have high potential for localization and cooperation, Sapar Satayev noted.Ermaganbet Bulekpayev stressed the importance of operational actions. - New growth points are a strategic objective for the sustainable development of Balkhash. I am instructing you to start engineering communications right now and step up work with the business. It is necessary to attract potential investors, offer them specific sites and conditions," the governor of the region said.During the working trip, the head of the region also checked the progress of the reconstruction of Balkhash airport. The work is in full swing. The first stage has already been completed. The airport terminal is undergoing major repairs and the construction of a new building for the special transport service. The airport complex will be expanded, and the arrival and departure halls will become more spacious. At the same time, the historical appearance of the building is completely preserved.All work is planned to be completed by the end of the year. The main goal is the development of tourism. After the modernization, the airport's capacity will increase by more than 30% and the geography of flights will expand.Ermaganbet Bulekpayev instructed to pay special attention to the improvement of the territory around the air harbor.Akim of the region also visited the plant for the production of cathode copper of Sary Kazna LLP, where he was told about the production process. The company actively supports social projects in the city and the Konyrat microdistrict.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1021876?lang=kk
Kazakhstani manufacturer of household appliances starts production of Samsung products 25.06.2025
The domestic manufacturer of household appliances Silk Road Electronics LLP has signed an agreement with Samsung and has been launching the production of televisions and washing machines of a well-known global brand since August of this year. The company has been operating for the second year, currently over 270 thousand units of equipment have been produced: televisions, mini-ovens, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, kitchen hoods, etc. The products are in high demand in the Kazakh market and in the CIS countries.- Cooperation with Samsung is a big stage in our development. Last year, we switched from a large-scale assembly to a small-scale one. Our production is full-cycle, with a high level of localization. We are launching a stamping workshop in 2026. From the middle of next year, all technologies will be launched, and localization will become even higher. Today, about 300 people are employed, and by 2028 we plan to increase the number of employees to 1,100. We plan to enter foreign markets and increase our product line," said Alexander Kritskiy, Director of Silk Road Electronics LLP.@KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1020040?lang=kk
A new metallurgical cluster with the production of supports for high-voltage transmission lines will be launched in the Karaganda region. 25.06.2025
In the Karaganda region, on the basis of a new enterprise, Kazakhstan Hot-dip Galvanizing Plant LLP, it is planned to launch a cluster of industries using corrosion coating on manufactured products for stability and extended service life up to 50 years. In particular, a plant for the production of poles for high-voltage power lines will be opened.The management of Kazakhstan Hot-dip Galvanizing Plant LLP announced the completion of the technical stage of the enterprise's commissioning. The project is being implemented at the expense of own funds and debt financing from the Baiterek Foundation.- The total land area is 9 hectares, the production area is 6.5 thousand square meters. The planned number of employees is 115 people, the production capacity is 50 thousand tons of products per year. In the future, we are considering the possibility of expanding production to 70 thousand tons. It is also planned to develop a cluster of enterprises and open additional production facilities, which need hot-dip galvanizing at the last stage. A plant for the production of full–spectrum high-voltage power transmission poles will be opened on the same territory," said Alexander Larionov, General Director of Kazakhstan Hot-Dip Galvanizing Plant LLP.@KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1020049?lang=kk
Three small industrial zones and 22 projects to stimulate investment in single-industry towns are being implemented in the Karaganda region 25.06.2025
The construction of three small industrial zones is scheduled to be completed in the Karaganda region this year. They will be located around the largest enterprises in the region. Akim of the region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev said at a meeting on the development of single-industry towns that these zones are designed to stimulate the development of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as attract investment to the region.In addition, 22 projects with a total cost of 218 billion tenge have been identified to attract investors and support the development of single-industry towns. The implementation of these projects involves the provision of land, infrastructure development and the creation of about one thousand new jobs."Special attention is being paid to the development of industrial infrastructure in Temirtau, where it is planned to create an industrial zone with an area of 20 thousand square meters on the basis of Karmet Service. This initiative is aimed at expanding production capacities and creating new jobs," said Ermaganbet Bulekpayev.@KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1019799?lang=kk
Karaganda region relies on growth through urban connectivity 25.06.2025
In February of this year, the government approved a comprehensive development plan for the Karaganda agglomeration. It is planned to launch at least 15 new manufacturing plants in the region in the next five years. This will create over 17,000 permanent jobs and improve the well-being of the population.The illustration is modeled by AI Akim of Karaganda region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev spoke about the advantages of the agglomeration approach at the republican seminar on the development of single-industry towns. - Why did we create the Karaganda agglomeration? We've brought science and our leading universities here, and they've proved it all. Currently, all development plans are based on the agglomeration. The first is a unified public transport system that connects satellite cities with Karaganda. We are currently modeling it. There is a single tariff in passenger transportation, taking into account daily labor migration, electronic ticketing has been introduced," the head of the region noted. – It is being done to make logistics convenient for business. And, of course, social issues, housing.The governor of the region gave the example of Temirtau, where they began to develop a metallurgical cluster. To do this, we have created a pool of projects. Government support for small and medium-sized businesses is provided.There is also an emphasis on anchor projects and the creation of small industrial zones.Attention is also paid to the training of specialists in demand on the labor market: enterprises need qualified labor. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1018928?lang=kk
Karaganda rowers won seven medals at the continental championship 25.06.2025
Karaganda rowers brought seven medals from Thailand: three gold, three silver and one bronze. About 300 athletes from 15 countries competed in the Asian Rowing and Canoeing Championships. The continental championship was held among boys under 18 and juniors under 23.The national team of Kazakhstan took the second overall place. And there is a significant contribution of Karaganda residents to this.Denis Klenin (c1, 1000 m) won the gold medal. Dmitry Kholmogorov has twice reached the highest step of the podium (mix, 500 m; c2, 500 m).In addition, Klenin and Kholmogorov jointly took second place (c4, 500 m).Veronika Trapeznikova has two silver medals (c2, 500 m; c4, 500 m). Ulyana Ivanova won the bronze medal (c2, 500 m).According to the press service of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Karaganda region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1018258?lang=kk
Karaganda swimmers performed brilliantly at the World Cup 25.06.2025
The national team of Kazakhstan created a sensation at the World Cup in China. And this is a great achievement of athletes from the Karaganda region.The superfinal of the Artistic (synchronized) Swimming World Cup was held from June 13 to June 15 in Xi'an. 125 athletes from 16 countries participated in the competition. The national team of Kazakhstan included 14 swimmers.Before that, the first stage was held in France, the second in Egypt, and the third in Canada. "Following the results of all four stages of the World Cup, our girls Yasmin Tuyakova, Arina Pushkina and Dayana Dzhamanchalova won silver medals in the women's duet. And Nargiza Bolatova, Viktor Druzin, Ksenia Makarova, Arina Myasnikova and Yasmin Tuyakova took bronze in the group performance in the sum of technical, free and acrobatic programs," the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Karaganda region reported.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1018312?lang=kk
Almost half a million tourists are expected in the Karaganda region 25.06.2025
The Karaganda region is ready to receive about 500,000 tourists by the end of the year. The region is actively investing in infrastructure, digital solutions and services, enhancing safety and comfort. The main focus is on the development of the Balkhash resort area and ecotourism in Karkaralinsk.This was discussed at a staff meeting chaired by Akim of the region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev.Reconstruction of the airport, the embankment and the beach continues in Balkhash. After the modernization, the airport's capacity will increase by more than 30%. New flights are expected to be launched and fully adapted for passengers with limited mobility.The city is also addressing the issue of water supply. According to Sapar Satayev, akim of Balkhash, water pressure has been stabilized in the Barkovsky and Rembaza districts due to connection to a new highway. Construction of a water pipeline has begun in the Torangalyk and Shubartubek villages. The installation of local sewage treatment plants is being considered — the project is being implemented jointly with investors.Additional bus, rail and air routes have been opened this season, including an increase in wagons on the Karaganda–Balkhash route.This week, on June 20-21, the main event of the season, BalkhashTourFest, will take place. The program includes an information tour and a presentation of the first domestic online booking system for travel services, QAZ ELI.Irina Lyubarskaya, Head of the Entrepreneurship Department, spoke about the introduction of digital solutions. There is a 24-hour AI-based chatbot on WhatsApp, QR codes with access to an online guide have appeared. The visitqaraganda.kz travel portal.kz is being updated with new information, and an online hotel booking system is being introduced.Karkaralinsk also pays special attention to infrastructure and objects of historical and cultural heritage. The repair of the Karaganda–Karkaraly highway will be completed by the end of the year. Routes have been set up in the national park, and engineering networks have been connected to the Bugyly zone.In July, the Qarqaraly Bugyly Fest – 2025 will be held here, where an internationally attended trail marathon will take place.Ermaganbet Bulekpayev instructed akimats and KazAvtoZhol to ensure the construction of sanitary and hygienic hubs along highways and in places of mass recreation.- Special attention is paid to security issues. It is necessary to ensure order and cleanliness in places of mass recreation. Where necessary, additional barbecues, barbecue areas, sanitary facilities and garbage containers should be installed," the head of the region noted. – We are not just developing tourism, we are creating an atmosphere in which people want to relax. This is a systematic work where everyone's personal responsibility is important. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1018137?lang=kk
The construction of the "Central-West" transport corridor leading to the TSHKB has begun 21.06.2025
Construction of the "Central-West" highway corridor has begun in Kostanay region.The project was undertaken within the framework of the President's task and included in the Government's plans for the development of the country's transport infrastructure and transit potential.Construction work began simultaneously in two places - Arkalyk city of Kostanay region and Torgay village of Zhankeldin district. Construction is being carried out along the route "Astana - Zhanteke - Egindikol - Arkalyk - Torgai - Yrgyz". The total length of the road is 865 km.The new road corridor will directly connect the central part of the country with the western regions. At the same time, it allows Kazakhstan to join the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. Thanks to the new route, the distance between Astana and Yrgyz will be reduced by 573 kilometers. It is planned to change the horizontal profile of the road in the areas of deer migration, the slope of 1:10 will allow animals to move freely and without hindrance.The ceremony based on the start of construction was attended by Satzhan Ablaliev, the vice minister of transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Kumar Aksakalov, the head of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/1017531?lang=kk