At the expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev made a report and spoke about investment projects in the region.In 2024, 21 investment projects worth 37 billion tenge were launched in the region to diversify the economy.Investments in fixed capital amounted to 640 billion tenge, and the growth was 21.7 percent (14 percent higher than the average for the republic, 107.5 percent for the Republic of Kazakhstan). 70.5 percent of which were private investments. Thanks to effective work with foreign investors, direct investments in the amount of 171 million US dollars were attracted in 9 months, and the growth reached 16.6 percent.In 2025-2029, 65 investment projects worth 1 trillion. 900 billion tenge will be implemented in the region, creating 8,100 new jobs. Thanks to the direct support of the President of the country and the results of his visit to the State of Qatar, a project for a 1,100-megawatt steam-gas plant worth 800 billion tenge will be launched in the region. Currently, land has been allocated and a feasibility study is being developed.This year, the construction of a new ore processing plant worth 215 billion tenge will begin to rehabilitate the Shalkiya lead-zinc mine, a plant producing 300 thousand tons of soda ash per year for 147 billion tenge. Also, 5 solar and 1 wind power plants with a capacity of 201 megawatts will be commissioned for 62 billion tenge.According to the memorandums signed at the Kazakhstan-Germany, Kazakhstan-Korea forums held with the participation of the Head of State, a 19 billion tenge plant will be built, which will produce 220 million glass bottles per year using German technology, Construction of municipal solid waste processing plants by the Korean company "With You E&C Kyzylorda" for tenge will begin.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/926503

In the Kyzylorda region, growth in all key macroeconomic indicators was ensured by the end of the year.This was noted by the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev at an expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev."The region's economic growth amounted to 7 percent (in 2023 - 107.3%). With your support, the Government, our regional budget exceeded 750 billion tenge.Taking into account the downward trend in oil reserves, which account for the main share of the economy, for more than 15 years, we are actively developing the processing industry and the agricultural sector, as well as the oil and gas processing industry.Geological surveys are being conducted to discover new deposits, and the lower layers of oil are being developed. Drilling (wells) to a depth of 5,500 meters has begun in the fields, and unconventional (black shale oil) hydrocarbon development has begun,” said N. Nalibayev.640 billion tenge was invested in fixed capital in the region, the growth was 21.7 percent (14 percent higher than the average for the republic, RK - 107.5%). 70.5 percent of which is private investment. Thanks to effective work with foreign investors, direct investment in the amount of 171 million US dollars was attracted in 9 months. Growth - 16.6 percent.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/926522

The project to provide hot water to the city of Kyzylorda is being successfully implemented. Today, 187 houses have been connected to hot water. All multi-storey residential buildings in the regional center will be supplied with hot water until the next heating season.This was noted by the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev at an expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.With the support of the head of state, important projects are being implemented in the region. 70 percent of the construction of a new 240-megawatt thermal power plant, undertaken by the Turkish investor Aksa Energy, has been completed. The facility will be put into operation in September. The new station will fully provide the regional center with heat and the region with electricity. It will allow selling the excess electricity generated to other regions.It is known that the reconstruction of the Kyzylorda-Zhezkazgan highway began in 2022. Out of 216 kilometers of the road of republican significance in the region, 151 kilometers have been put into operation. The project will be fully completed this year.Also, the conversion of 566 kilometers of roads from the city of Kyzylorda to the border of Aktobe region to category I will begin this year. Currently, a feasibility study has been developed with sponsorship for 350 million tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/926706

In addition to ensuring economic growth in the region, special priority is given to improving the quality of life of the population. The rate of use of high-quality drinking water by the region's residents is 98.6 percent. This year, 100 percent of all settlements will be supplied with high-quality drinking water. The level of gas supply is 78 percent, and the future target is to increase it to 83 percent.This was noted by the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev at an expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.Last year, 12 billion tenge was allocated for the modernization of heat supply facilities and networks, and preparatory work was carried out in a timely manner. Thanks to this, the heating season is underway in a regular mode.There are also positive changes in road infrastructure. The share of roads in good condition in the region has reached 92 percent, and this year another 329 kilometers of roads have been repaired, and this figure exceeds 95 percent. With the support of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly, a new terminal of the "Korkyt Ata Airport" was built and put into operation. In addition, a modern bus station building was put into operation, and the railway station was renovated. The issue of public transport has also been fully resolved, and 100 electric vehicles are providing eco-taxi services to residents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/926708

Construction work in the Kyzylorda region is being carried out at a level 41% higher than the national average. This was announced by the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev at an expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.More than 2,500 apartments have been handed over to citizens on the housing queue. New social facilities are being built in the region. In 2024, 69 new buildings were built, and today 25 educational, 16 healthcare, 11 cultural, and 17 sports facilities are serving the country. It is planned to build 21 schools within the framework of the "Cozy School" national project. Today, 5 educational institutions have been put into operation, and 5 schools will be handed over before the new academic year. 28 facilities have been built within the framework of the "Modernization of Healthcare in the Village" national project.245 new ambulances have been purchased for healthcare institutions in all villages of the region, and the issue of ambulances has been completely resolved. The "For the People of Kazakhstan" Fund, established at the initiative of the Head of State, allocated 4 billion tenge for the development of the region's healthcare sector. With this money, "Kamkorlyk" rehabilitation centers were opened in the Aral and Zhanakorgan districts and the city of Kyzylorda. In addition, a mobile screening complex was purchased for 1 billion 100 million tenge from the fund, providing uninterrupted medical services to rural residents.With the sponsorship of local entrepreneurs, new buildings, parks, and playgrounds were built in the regional center and districts for about 50 billion tenge, which were transferred to the state balance.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/926713

Within the framework of the "Clean Kazakhstan" republican environmental program, a regional plan has been approved and comprehensive work is being carried out to ensure sanitary cleanliness, improvement and create favorable living conditions for residents.This was noted by the regional akim Nurlybek Nalibayev at an expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.736 thousand people participated in the "Clean Kazakhstan" republican program, 176,800 willow trees were planted. Since the start of the campaign, in order to support and encourage villages, the "Exemplary Village" competition has traditionally been held, and 67 pieces of equipment necessary for everyday life for 2.1 billion tenge have been awarded. 309 special equipment have been purchased for utility companies and environmental protection institutions. The central square of Kyzylorda city and recreation areas in the districts have been renovated. This year, several parks will be renovated,” said N. Nalibayev.It should be noted that the facades of 28 old multi-storey residential buildings in Kyzylorda were covered with modern panels, the courtyards of 20 multi-storey residential buildings were landscaped. The railway station building and platform underwent major repairs.For the benefit of children, 80 playgrounds and sports grounds, a recreation park in Zhanakorgan district, and the “Workers' Alley” in Nagi Ilyasov village of Syrdarya district were put into operation. The central square of Zhanazhol village of Karmakshy district and the streets of Tan village of Zhalagash district were landscaped and illuminated. For 800 million tenge allocated from the regional budget, the courtyards of 17 multi-storey residential buildings were built, 14 sports and playgrounds were built for 200 million tenge, and 7 children's playgrounds were repaired.The facades of 63 multi-storey residential buildings and 2 social facilities are being decorated in a modern style at the expense of sponsors. In the districts, streets were improved, playgrounds and squares were built for more than 320 million tenge. Last year, a uniform design code was approved in our region for the decoration, painting, and decoration of the facades of institutional buildings, children's playgrounds and sports grounds in courtyards, street lighting and bus stops.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/926719

A solemn event dedicated to the 180th anniversary of Abai Kunanbayev was held at the Zhidebai-Borili State Museum-Reserve.This year, the anniversary of the great poet coincides with the 85th anniversary of the Abai Museum. , the main center for studying and glorifying his legacy. In honor of these significant dates, the museum-reserve fund held exhibitions entitled "Abai the World of Thought" and "Abai in Fine Arts".Representatives of the intelligentsia, employees of cultural and art institutions attended. The event was attended by.In addition, during the event, Abai's songs were performed, and artists of the Abai Musical and Drama Theater presented an excerpt from the tragedy "Zhaza-Naza". Press service of the Ministry. Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/927122

The meeting chaired by the regional akim Nurlybek Nalibayev discussed the issues of the road sector. It was attended by city and district akims and heads of responsible sectors in a selector mode.The head of the region assigned tasks related to the quality of road roads.“Last year, the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Kemelovich emphasized at the meeting of the National Congress in Atyrau that “Roads are the lifeblood of the country’s economic and social life. High-quality roads should become a national task. It is impossible to talk about the development of the country without improving the quality of roads.”I have been instructing to pay special attention to quality at previous meetings related to the road sector. In this regard, the role of the National Quality Center for Road Assets is special. The center took 1,884 samples from 91 projects in the region and identified 138 defects. Of these, 14 defects identified from 31 projects in Kyzylorda have not been repaired to date. "Please take immediate action to correct the deficiencies. Contracting organizations must use modern equipment and technologies for construction work, perform it qualitatively and on time. Please note that in the future, in addition to contracting organizations, the author and technical supervisors will also be responsible for poor-quality work. The regional passenger transport and highways department, the city of Kyzylorda and the district akims should jointly strictly monitor the quality of reconstruction and repair work on highways and streets. Ensure the high-quality implementation of the work scheduled for this year," said N. Nalibayev. The length of local highways in the region is 3,545 kilometers, of which 1,025 kilometers are republican, 555 kilometers are regional, and 1,965 kilometers are district highways. Last year, more than 300 kilometers of roads were repaired, and the share of roads in good condition reached 92 percent. This year, 329 kilometers of roads and bridges are planned to be repaired for funds allocated from the republican and regional budgets. This will increase the share of roads in good condition to 95 percent.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/924810

The meeting was chaired by the First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration, Darkhan Satybaldy. The agenda included the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State, including the implementation of the "Clean Kazakhstan" republican environmental program and the progress of the heating season.The heating season is underway in the region in a regular mode, 1067 social facilities and 888 multi-storey residential buildings are fully provided with heat. A fuel reserve and an emergency reserve have been formed at the heat and power center. Currently, the enterprise has 5.3 thousand tons of fuel oil and 193 tons of diesel fuel.The fuel reserve of all social facilities is full. Of the 162 thousand tons of coal required for the population and social facilities, 138 thousand tons have been delivered to warehouses.Within the framework of the "Clean Kazakhstan" republican environmental program, a regional plan has been approved and comprehensive work is being carried out to ensure sanitation, improvement and create comfortable living conditions for residents. At the expense of sponsorship and the regional budget, the central square in Kyzylorda was renovated, the facades of 28 old multi-storey residential buildings were covered with modern panels, the courtyards of 20 multi-storey residential buildings were landscaped. The railway station building and platform underwent major repairs.For the benefit of children, 80 playgrounds and sports grounds were put into operation, a recreation park in Zhanakorgan district, and the "Laborers' Alley" in Nagi Ilyasov village of Syrdarya district were put into operation. The central square of Zhanazhol village of Karmakshy district and the streets of Tan village of Zhalagash district were landscaped and illuminated.For 800 million tenge allocated from the regional budget, the courtyards of 17 multi-storey residential buildings were built, 14 sports and playgrounds were built, and 7 children's playgrounds were renovated. At the expense of sponsors, the facades of 63 multi-storey residential buildings and 2 social facilities are being decorated in a modern style.In the districts, 320 million tenge were allocated streets were improved, playgrounds and squares were built for more than tenge.Last year, a uniform design code was approved for the decoration, painting and decoration of the facades of institutional buildings, children's playgrounds and sports grounds in yards, street lighting and bus stops in our region. Institutional buildings, yards, playgrounds, bus stops, and light poles in all settlements were brought into line with uniform architectural requirements.The "Exemplary Settlement" competition is held annually in the region. Over the past two years, 1 billion 500 million tenge has been allocated, and 48 special equipment has been awarded to the best settlements. This year, 564 million tenge has been allocated for this purpose, and 19 municipal vehicles will be awarded to the winners. Last year, 106 special equipment was purchased for the utility sector and improvement institutions, and is now serving the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/924912

A computed tomography machine worth 405 million tenge was purchased for the Baikonur city multidisciplinary hospital in accordance with the instructions of the regional akim Nurlybek Mashbekovich. The new equipment will enhance the provision of quality medical care to the population.Today, Kairat Nurtai, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the Baikonur Complex, Deputy Akim of the region, Olzhas Iskakov, Head of the Regional Health Administration, and Konstantin Busygin, Head of the Baikonur City Administration, attended the opening of the computer tomography room at the Baikonur City Multidisciplinary Hospital and expressed their congratulations to the team.Sultan Kenzhebayev, Chief Physician of the Hospital, noted the work to improve the level of quality medical care for patients and future plans.It should be noted that last year, in order to strengthen the material and technical base of the hospital, 1 digital mammography system, 1 stationary digital X-ray fluorography, 10 patient monitors, 1 ENT combine, 10 defibrillators, 1 anesthesia breathing apparatus, and 2 functional beds were purchased for 300.0 million tenge. In addition, 5 ambulances worth 98.0 million tenge were provided.The newly launched devices will give a new impetus to early detection and treatment of diseases and improve the quality of service.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/925169

The newly opened "Spiritual Center" in the Shieli district hosted a regional women's forum "The Ruler of the World is Labor" on the occasion of the "Year of Working Professions" declared by the Head of State.The forum was attended by the chairwoman of the regional women's council, Raikul Bainazarova, the chairwoman of the business women's council, Manat Almasheva, representatives of the intelligentsia, entrepreneurs, and working women working in various fields.The akim of the Shieli district, Aitbay Zhandarbekov, who chaired the meeting, highlighted the work done in the region thanks to the special support of the Head of State for the Syr region. In addition, the regional akim noted the social facilities built in recent years and large-scale measures taken.The filming crew of the program "Darkhan Dala" on the republican TV channel "Khabar 24" specially came to the event organized on the occasion of the anniversary and got acquainted with the work done in the Syr region.Let us recall that last year, as part of the "Year of Spirituality" in the region, "Spiritual Centers" were built in all 7 districts, including a wedding hall, library, museum, archive, youth palace, veterans' and mothers' homes, and a number of them were donated to the benefit of the country."Anaga Tagzym", "Otbasy Ortalyg", a multifunctional "Art Center" for 1,000 seats were built, and a new symphony orchestra, inclusive theater, youth theater, modern dance and choir groups were created. The main brand of Syr culture - the "Zhyraul Uyi" of representatives of the Zhyraul tradition was opened. The regional museum of local history and lore, the "Academy of Creativity" are under construction.The "Anaga Tagzym" center is a national and modern cultural and social facility, erected in the city center at the initiative of the head of the region, a blessed place where the beauties of the Syr El and the mothers of the Akzhaulik people gather.The "Anaga Tagzym" exposition complex, which connects the past and present of our people, houses a unique painting "Great Mothers of the Kazakh Nation" and an installation of a yurt, which tells about the life of our nation. In addition, "Miras" grandmothers, "Boytumar" girls, "Zhas Otau" young families, "Ana Tili" debate clubs, a psychologist-mediator office, "Bereke" cooking, and "Shamshyrak" photo and video studios operate. There is a museum, conference, cultural and concert halls, and a coworking center.The transfer of the 1,000-seat "Art Center" built to support art and culture to the philharmonic society has opened up new opportunities for artists from Syrboy. There are 10 art societies established under the philharmonic society. The regional symphony, the Turmagambet folk instrument orchestra, the "Korkyt Sazy" kobyz players, the "Akmeshit" folklore, vocal and instrumental ensembles, the "Tomiris" and "AI-ARU" dance and choir groups, and the "Ademi" children's musical theater studio are working fruitfully in various areas of art.The proposal to open a symphony orchestra by adding 30 additional staff to the chamber orchestra was positively resolved. The symphony orchestra, which was reorganized with the support of the regional akim, has 50 employees, and 17 artists are provided with office buildings. About 10 artists from Almaty, Astana, Shymkent, Aktobe, Taldykorgan, and Baikonur came with special invitations.It should be noted that you can watch the regional edition of the “Darkhan Dala” program on January 26 at 3:35 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on the “Khabar 24” TV channel.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/925191

The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a republican executive body that ensures the implementation of a unified financial, budgetary, tax and customs policy. The Ministry manages inter-sectoral coordination in the budget and finance sector.REVENUESAs a result of 2024, the state budget revenue plan (excluding transfers) exceeded the budget by 100.7%, or 21.5 trillion tenge instead of the planned 21.4 trillion tenge. The amount of the overfulfilled amount is 142.4 billion tenge. Compared to the corresponding period last year, the republican budget revenue increased by 614.9 billion tenge, or the growth rate reached 102.9% (data for 2023 - 20.9 trillion tenge).Including the revenue plan:- the republican budget actually received 13.5 trillion tenge instead of the planned 14.1 trillion tenge. The unfulfilled amount in the republican plan is 608.6 billion tenge. Compared to the same period last year, the budget revenue decreased by 1 trillion 15 billion tenge, or a decrease of 93% (the fact of 2023 is 14.5 trillion tenge);- local budgets actually received 8 trillion tenge instead of the planned 7.3 trillion tenge. The overfulfillment of the plan on the state budget reached 751.1 billion tenge. Compared to the same period last year, the state budget revenue increased by 1 trillion 631 billion tenge, or a growth rate of 125.5% (the fact of 2023 is 6.4 trillion tenge).The failure to fulfill the plan on the republican budget revenues was mainly influenced by tax revenues. Accordingly, the plan was 97.1%, or 12.3 trillion tenge instead of the planned 12.7 trillion. The amount of the shortfall is 366.7 billion tenge.Compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, the Republic of Kazakhstan's taxes decreased by 604.6 billion tenge, or 4.7% (data for 2023 - 12.9 trillion tenge).The main factors that influenced the non-implementation of the plan:- a decrease in the volume of imports from 3 countries (by 4.4% for 2024 compared to 2023);- the continuation of the downward trend in prices for basic export metals (in the 1st quarter of 2024, zinc prices decreased by 21.7%, aluminum by 8.3%, copper by 5.4%, and lead by 3%; in the 1st half of 2024, zinc prices decreased by 6.8%, lead by 1.4%, and lead by 3% compared to 2024);- Compared to the previous period, VAT was refunded from the budget 3 times more (282.6%) (from 430 billion tenge in 2023 to 1,216 billion tenge in 2024), including loans in the amount of 594 billion tenge until 2023 that were fully repaid. This provided businesses with working capital and was a significant support for them;- a decrease in the income of a number of large enterprises due to a reduction in production, output, supply volumes and increased logistics costs due to the geopolitical situation (tax revenues from 188 large enterprises to the Republic of Kazakhstan decreased by 1.4 trillion tenge, or from 4.6 trillion tenge in 2023 to 3.2 trillion tenge in 2024);- a decrease in the volume of taxable oil exports by 1.7 million tons, or 4% (in 2023 - 42.9 million tons, in 2024 - 41.2 million).Due to the tax and customs administration and the digitalization of this area, additional revenues of 1,112.8 billion tenge were received in 2024, including:- tax administration - 952.6 billion tenge (subsoil user administration - 296 billion, administration of large taxpayers - 157.1 billion, cameral control - 207.6 billion, tax audit - 126.8 billion, etc.);- customs administration - 160.2 billion tenge.Reference: (2019 - 916 billion tenge, 2020 - 710 billion tenge, 2021 - 681 billion tenge, 2022 - 726 billion tenge, 2023 - 931 billion tenge).The plan for non-tax revenues to the Republic of Belarus was fulfilled by 83.2%, or the amount not fulfilled according to the plan was 242 billion tenge (1,443.4 billion tenge according to the plan, 1,201.4 billion tenge in fact). This was due to the non-receipt of planned payments under additional measures (253 billion tenge of unfulfilled dividends on state-owned shares) (ERG and others).Regarding local budget revenues (excluding transfers).The structure of local budget revenues consists of 92.2% tax revenues. Accordingly, the plan was implemented by 110.5%, and instead of the planned 6.7 trillion tenge, the budget received 7.4 trillion tenge, or the over-fulfillment of the budget plan on taxes reached 701.1 billion tenge.At the same time, compared to the same period last year, tax revenues increased by 1.4 trillion tenge, or the growth rate increased by 123.2% (data for 2023 - 6 trillion tenge).The over-fulfillment of the plan was mainly influenced by an increase in the state tax by 249.3 billion tenge or 11.3% (2.2 trillion tenge was planned, 2.5 trillion tenge was actually received), as well as an increase in the tax on small and medium-sized businesses (hereinafter - the SME tax) - by 245 billion tenge or 18.6% (1.3 trillion tenge was planned, 1.6 trillion tenge was actually received) and the social tax by 127.5 billion tenge or The increase by 8.8% (1.5 trillion tenge was planned, 1.6 trillion tenge was actually received) also contributed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/925649

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces that on January 30-31, 2025, together with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, it is planned to hold the "UniMediaX25" republican seminar-training for press secretaries in the fields of science and higher education.The event is aimed at training industry press secretaries in modern methods and approaches in the field of media and communications, exchanging experience and improving their qualifications in the field of science and education, and ensuring reliable and timely information of the population through the media.The speakers will be representatives of state bodies, leading media trainers, specialists in the field of PR, strategic and crisis communications.The training course will be held at the following address: Astana, Satpayev St., 2, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University Main Building.For all questions, please contact +7 7172 740186. "UniMediaX25" industry seminar-training program for press secretaries in the field of science and higher educationSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/925701

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces the start of public discussion of the draft order "On approval of the Model Regulation on Public Councils".The draft order is available at the link https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15414299.We ask you to participate in the discussion of the draft. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/925766

The "Qarabau-2" mound, located 10 kilometers north of the village of Karabau in the Kyzylkoga district, has a diameter of 70 and a height of 3 meters. As a result of the work carried out on the mound in 2023-2024, 9 graves were examined, seven of which were found to be unrobbery. During the study of the graves, it became known that they were built in the 5th century BC. Various jewelry, objects, weapons, and vessels made of ceramics and bone were found in them. According to archaeologists, there were also cases of mass burials of corpses. Judging by the jewelry found in the mounds and the items and weapons used, experts have assessed them as "royal mounds", - reports the Regional Communications Service.The results of the 2-year archaeological work of the Atyrau Regional Museum of History and Local Lore were presented at the "Sarmatian Gold" exhibition. The event was attended by the deputy akim of the region, Daryn Shamuratov, heads of the regional department for the development of culture and languages, and historians."Scientists have previously considered our region to be the outskirts of the Sarmatian Empire. Judging by the results of the excavations we conducted, we can say that it was the center of a large empire in the Caspian lowland, the Urals, and the Zhem River basin. The total number of artifacts found is about a thousand. About a hundred of them are gold ornaments and jewelry. They are made in the style of animals. The images of predators that inhabited the region at that time (leopard, wild boar, tiger, deer) can be seen on the finds. As part of this research, a double bowl made of wood, which had not been found before, was preserved in good condition. Currently, they are being restored," said the head of the archaeological expedition, Marat Kasenov.A total of 3 mounds were excavated. Approximately 10-15 graves have been identified in each. According to archaeologists, the Sarmatians, being of a theistic religious view, were buried with their tools, as well as their belongings and weapons. The burial mounds "Karakuduk-1" and "Karakuduk-2" are located 9.7 kilometers northwest of the village of Karabau. During the study of the double burial mound, silver pictograms (images of saiga antelope and wolf), jewelry, household items, iron and bronze weapons, etc. were found. Two touchstones with gold handles, which have never been found in our country, were found in the "Karakuduk-2" burial mound. In the past, the Sarmatians used this stone to determine the purity, that is, the quality, of gold. Currently, such stones are used by those who buy gold. I would also like to mention that gold labels worn on human clothing were found in burial sites. Their weight starts from 2 grams. The heaviest gold ornament is a bracelet with a mountain leopard on both sides. Its weight is about 370 grams, - said Galamat Bazarbayev, head of the archaeological and scientific research support department of the Atyrau Regional Museum of History and Local Lore.20 workers and 5 museum employees participated in the excavations. Anthropologists were invited from Astana and Almaty. As a result of general exploration work, the mounds near the village of Karabau were discovered in 2005. According to archaeologists, there are currently about 500 Sarmat mounds in the Atyrau region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/925518

The full modernization of 9 automobile checkpoints located on the external borders of the EAEU with China, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan continues.Due to the temporary closure of the Gisht-Kuprik checkpoint (the adjacent Silk Road customs post of the Republic of Kazakhstan) by the Uzbek side to complete the construction work on the modernization, the Kaplanbek (Republic of Kazakhstan) and Navoi (Republic of Uzbekistan) checkpoints will be opened for the passage of individuals on foot, cars and buses by agreement of both parties.The Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan sides simultaneously carried out modernization and technical equipment work at the Kaplanbek and Navoi checkpoints, and today the technical opening of these checkpoints was held.Due to commissioning work, the passage of individuals, passenger vehicles and buses will be carried out in limited quantities from January 27 to February 5. Starting from February 5, the checkpoint will be fully operational.Furthermore, in the second stage, after the parties agree, the passage of freight vehicles will be carried out at these checkpoints.The "Kaplanbek" checkpoint was built according to advanced international standards and is equipped with the most advanced technological equipment used to carry out state control when crossing the border. All conditions have been created for the comfortable crossing of the border by individuals.The entire cycle of traffic flow is automated. It is expected that the throughput will be increased to 20 thousand individuals and 800 vehicles per day.The date of temporary closure of the "Silk Road" customs checkpoint will be announced later. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/925184

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces the start of public discussion of the draft order "On approval of the Rules for maintaining a register of volunteer activities".The draft order is available at the link https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15414005.We ask you to participate in the discussion of the draft. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/925389

With the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the National Center for Cinema Support, 10 new film projects will be released this year.There is confidence that the audience will enjoy the unique plots and interesting events of these films.One of the long-awaited projects is the film "Captain Baytasov". It was directed by Dauren Kamshybayev. The hero's son, Armanzhan Abdibekov, actively participated in writing the script for the film. This work will make a special contribution to the history of national cinematography and glorify the image of a hero who will forever remain in the people's memory as a symbol of courage and heroism.In addition, this year, the audience will be offered other interesting projects. Among them are the drama "Gamer", which deals with the problem of gambling, the sports drama "90+1" on the theme of football, "Autumn Breeze", "Fake Dream", "Qaitadan", "Dung", "Black Girl", "Altyn Adam", "Aromatnoe serdce" and "Abel".The new films presented in 2025 will reflect valuable ideas that will positively influence the education of the younger generation and make the audience think.A competition for film projects will also be announced in early March. The priority themes for new films are love for the homeland, ecology and hard work.The full list of priority themes is published on the official website of the Cinema Center. The press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/924830

The premiere of the Nomad Inspiration program, developed in collaboration with the HasSak ethno-folklore ensemble, took place in the Grand Hall of the Astana Opera Theater. The program included national choreographic performances and instrumental music.This bright event was organized with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The program featured the premiere of the performances "Toy Bastar" and "Aralym" set to the impressive music of the HasSak ensemble, as well as the work "Alem" ("The Foundations of the World") set to the music of composer Khamit Shangaliev. In addition, the program featured works by the HasSak ethno-folklore ensemble, such as "KhasSaknama", "Uly Zhibek Zholy", "Zauren", "Ansau", "Orleu", "Turan Zholbarys" and "Tartu".It should be noted that this is not the only project jointly developed by the theater and the Kazakh HasSak ethno-folklore ensemble. The implementation of such a large-scale program was facilitated by the artistic director of the ballet troupe, Altynai Asylmuratova. She supports young choreographers of the Astana Opera Theater and does her best to improve their skills. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/924939

On January 24, 2025, at the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory, baritone Demetrio Colaci, professor of the academic vocal department of the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory of Music in Milan, held a master class on the topic "Belcanto technique and interpretation of opera parts."Maestro Demetrio Colaci is a famous performer and teacher who has performed on leading stages of the world and is engaged in teaching. His master classes are in great demand among students of music schools from all over the world, as the professor teaches not only technical skills, but also a deep understanding of musical interpretation.The master class was devoted to discussing the intricacies of academic vocals and the features of performing the main parts in famous operas. The event was intended for students, undergraduates and teachers of the vocal arts department of the conservatory to improve their vocal technique and performance skills.The participants practiced working with the voice, correct breathing and the peculiarities of singing technique by working with a world-class specialist.The meeting is a continuation of the maestro's successful cooperation with the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory. It began with two-day intensive classes with students of the vocal arts department in May 2024. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/923938