From December 9 to 13, 2024, Astana hosts the II Republican Contest of Young Pianists "Astana Piano Passion", organized by the Kazakh National University of Arts with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The competition is aimed at developing the national piano school and supporting gifted young musicians, as well as popularizing classical and academic music, music by Kazakhstani composers and piano performance. The organizers set themselves the tasks of improving the performance skills of the participants, promoting their professional development and preparing for international projects. In addition, they strive to draw attention to classical music and create conditions for the exchange of experience between teachers and students.The competition is open to young pianists between the ages of 7 and 18, studying Piano at educational institutions of culture and art in Kazakhstan. At the same time, the winners of the Grand Prix and the first places of previous competitions cannot participate in the current competition in their age category. The competition is held in four age groups: 7-9 years old, 10-12 years old, 13-15 years old and 16-18 years old.On the first day of the competition, the draw and audition of the participants of the "C" category took place, as well as a master class by the Honored Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Tebenikhin. The online broadcast of the contest is available on KazNUI's YouTube channel.For more information, visit the website: www.pianopassion.kz . Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/898999

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan summarizes the results of its activities for 2024. We present the key achievements in the field of creative industries.The development of creative industries is under the special control of the Head of State."I am sure that the creative industry will become one of the most important points of the country's economic progress," Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the third meeting of the National Kurultai.The year 2024 for the creative industries of Kazakhstan was marked by a breakthrough in the Global Innovation Index-2024 world ranking – the country rose from 93rd to 65th place in terms of "Creative goods and services". This dynamic is the result of systematic work and government support. The Ministry of Culture and Information has developed a separate package of measures for the development of the creative economy.One of the first tasks of the department was to get the creators out of the shadow economy. For this purpose, 40 types of creative activities have been included in the register, which are subject to a special tax regime. The business is exempt from paying all types of taxes (CPN, IPN, VAT) and pays a single tax – 2-4% for sole proprietors, 8% for LLP.As a result, today about 135 thousand Kazakhstanis are employed in the creative industries. According to forecasts, their number will double by 2029.Creative products and services represent originality, innovation and high value of human labor. The task of the state is to ensure the security and protection of intellectual property. In this direction, there is close cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO): training seminars and trainings are held. It is also planned to launch an educational platform for Kazakhstani creators from WIPO, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice.To support the commercialization of creative goods and services, an agreement was reached to place them on the marketplace of one of the banks in Kazakhstan.Another important point is the creation of infrastructure for creators. On behalf of the President, hubs are being systematically opened in all major cities of Kazakhstan. At the moment, such centers are already operating in Astana, Almaty, Turkestan, Shymkent, Atyrau, Kyzylorda, Petropavlovsk, Aktobe and Almaty region.A Corporate Fund is also in the process of being created. The main task of the Foundation will be to promote creative goods and services on the international market, support talents, export and commercialization of products and results of intellectual activity. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/898997

The republican aitys akyns "Torlet, enbek Adami!" was held in Astana, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the support of the AMANAT party.This year, aitys is dedicated to people of work, the theme of the verbal competition is "Torlet, enbek adami".The two-day competition brought together 14 akyns, who showed the best results at national and international aitys during this year.The Grand Prix was awarded to Meyrbek Sultankhan from Kyzylorda, who became the owner of the Altyn Dombyra.Nurbol Zhauynbayev from Aktobe took the first place, Ayim Asylbekkyzy from Almaty took the second place. The third place was shared by representatives of Ulytau, Karaganda, Pavlodar regions - Omirzhan Kopbosyn, Didar Kamiev and Aspanbek Shugatai.Other participants were also awarded special prizes.It should be noted that the sponsor of aitys was Talgat Sakan, entrepreneur and philanthropist, founder of Q4 Tulpar company.Aitys "Torlet, enbek Adami!" has become a significant event contributing to the preservation and popularization of the cultural traditions of the Kazakh people, as well as supporting young and talented akyns. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/898434

On December 11, 2024 at 10.00 in the building of the D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University in Ust-Kamenogorsk, East Kazakhstan region (19 Serikbayev Street) will be held a meeting of the vice-minister of Culture and information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aizada Kurmanova with the population, within the framework of which a personal reception of citizens will be held. During the meeting, the development of civil society, Information, Youth, Culture and Family Policy, interfaith and interethnic relations will be discussed.Applications for participation are accepted by calling 8 (707) 709-00-61 or 8 (702) 852-25-52. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/898556

The event brought together scientists and specialists from around the world to discuss the future of cultural cooperation and the sharing of archaeological and historical data.Within the framework of the seminar, plenary sessions were held, at which scientists from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Mongolia, Iran, Turkmenistan, Israel and Russia made presentations.Representatives from Kazakhstan spoke about the cultural complex of early nomads found in the Sarytogai gorge, based on the results of many years of research by the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "Esik".Special attention was paid to the preparation of a documentary about the joint work of the Rahat Monument, the Esik Museum-Reserve and the Shaanxi Archaeological Institute.The visit was an important step in strengthening scientific and cultural cooperation and creating new joint projects in the field of archaeology and museum business. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/898373

The final meeting of the competition commission for the award of the Tauelsizdik Urpaktary grant was held.It should be noted that the Tauelsizdik Urpaktary grant is awarded annually on behalf of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and is an effective tool for identifying talented youth.As a result, the commission selected 30 projects with the highest scores in 6 areas.The grant award ceremony will be held on the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Astana. The winners will receive financial support from the state in the amount of 3 million tenge for the implementation of their projects.We would like to add that this year applications were accepted from August 5 to October 6. In total, 1,284 applications were received. Of these, 897 were accepted. Including 495 in the field of Business, 62 in Science, 107 in Culture, 94 in Information Technology, 66 in Media and 73 in Volunteering.Holders of the "Tauelsizdik urpaktary" grant in 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/898375

On January 1, 2025, the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Public Procurement" comes into force. During this year, the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan holds meetings with representatives of business circles, corporations, government agencies, akimats, public organizations, during which it explains the main innovations and advantages of the new law.This time in Petropavlovsk, Yerlan Seitov, Director of the Department of Legislation of Public Procurement and Procurement of the Quasi-public Sector of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Kanat Duzelbayev, Deputy Akim of the North Kazakhstan Region, told businessmen and representatives of government agencies of the North Kazakhstan and Kostanay regions about reducing deadlines and procedures for public procurement.The North Kazakhstan region is one of the regions of the country with developed agriculture, whose share in the GRP structure is 27.9%. In the manufacturing sectors of the country, North Kazakhstan region is represented by food production (58.9%), mechanical engineering (23.9%), and the production of non-metallic mineral products (4.3%).The most developed industries in Kostanay region are: mining, metallurgy, mechanical engineering and the food industry. Thus, the region accounts for over 90% of the republic's iron ore production, 100% of iron ore pellets and asbestos. The products are exported to various countries of the world.Large enterprises are always interested in shortening the terms of public procurement. The new law explicitly establishes norms that reduce the duration of competitions in some cases from two months to five days. In addition, the innovations provide for purchases from a single source of goods up to 100 MCI, works and services up to 500 MCI. At the same time, rural akimats are given the opportunity to purchase goods, works, and services from one source up to 4,000 MCI.A new procurement method has already been introduced in the form of a competition using a rating-point system. This method excludes the participation of the competition commission in the process of determining the winner, thereby minimizing corruption risks. Given that the winner is determined by the portal automatically based on data from information systems of government agencies, the results of such purchases are not subject to appeal. This significantly reduces the procurement time, eliminates the risks of improper admission or rejection, as well as revision of the results.To improve the skills of procurement participants, it is proposed to carry out purchases among suppliers with the appropriate reputation. Information about the supplier will be generated using various databases, which will allow you to switch to automatic selection of suppliers with a combination of price and quality criteria for all types of purchases."As part of the execution of the instruction of the Head of State on the demonopolization of the construction market, the new law reflects measures to demonopolize economic sectors. In particular, when calculating conditional discounts, the application of price criteria in the form of a territorial feature continued. This will make it possible to evenly and fairly distribute the volume of public procurement and eliminate the monopoly position of individual large companies," concluded Yerlan Seitov, Director of the Department of Legislation of Public Procurement and Procurement of the Quasi-public Sector of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The new Law "On Public Procurement" will improve the quality of purchased goods, works, services, strengthen the responsibility of potential suppliers and provide support to domestic producers.After the meeting with the business, Yerlan Seitov, Director of the Department of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, visited two large enterprises in the region: Raduga LLP (a leader in recycling of secondary raw materials) and Green North LLP (the only fourth-generation production greenhouse in North Kazakhstan region).Raduga KDR company is a large trading and manufacturing company known not only in the Republic of Kazakhstan, but also abroad. The company's production package includes more than 600 assortment units of goods of various profiles: from food to household goods. Raduga LLP has created a full cycle for the processing of secondary polymers and waste paper.Paper and cardboard waste paper is waste collected and purchased from the population, industries and trading houses, enterprises and educational institutions. The factory also produces office paper and plans to expand and increase production and processing capacities.Green North LLP is the only greenhouse of the fourth generation in the region. The area of the greenhouse complex is 3.7 hectares. The greenhouse can provide the region with 2.7 thousand tons of vegetables, which covers up to 30% of the region's needs.Currently, the cucumber harvest is 4.5 tons per day, after the opening of the second production it is planned to increase to 12 tons per day.For the normal growth of plants in the greenhouse, the necessary microclimate has been created, which is maintained automatically. This is a climate control system, drip irrigation, additional lighting and multi-circuit heating.The products are sold in local retail chains at below-market prices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/898363

Today, as part of the final meeting of the Ustanym discussion club, the results of the implementation of the strategic partnership within the framework of the project "Organization of the activities of the Center for the Development of Civil Society "Adal Azamat – belsendi kogam" were summed up.At the meeting, the project participants presented the results of their work, key achievements and exchanged experiences with representatives of other regions.This year, the Center held six meetings of the Ustanym club, where the most pressing issues of concern to citizens were discussed. More than 2,000 people received counseling, and 275 materials were published on social networks. 20 live broadcasts have also been organized and a special podcast has been launched.Additionally, four field seminars were held for representatives of non-governmental organizations and two seminars for local executive bodies aimed at improving the effectiveness of interaction. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/898163

An Art Forum was held in Astana with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The platform brought together managers, creators, experts in the field of culture and communications, as well as representatives of government agencies.The participants discussed key issues of marketing, monetization, technology integration and creativity. Research on the consumption of Kazakh-language content was also presented at the meeting.In addition, the ceremony of awarding the best PR projects to the PR ROOM AWARDS took place within the framework of the forum. The competition was held among representatives of PR communities, public relations specialists, authors of public publications, press services and PR departments of Kazakhstani companies, etc. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/898288

As part of a working trip to Italy, Akim of the region Nurlybek Nalibayev met with investors in Rome.The first meeting was held with Vittorio Maiorana, Vice-president of the Confindustria Association, during which N.Nalibayev noted that the region is ready to work together in the processing industry.The head of the region noted that if the association has companies focused on expanding and placing business in Kazakhstan, as well as entering new markets, the regional leadership is ready to work together.– We are ready to cooperate in such sectors of our region as deep processing of agricultural products, production of building materials, goods necessary for oil production, construction of greenhouses, mechanical engineering, processing of hides and wool, N.Nalibayev stressed. – If partners are needed, then we have the necessary entrepreneurs in the region. We will provide all necessary support. We are ready to allocate land plots to each investor within the framework of the current legislation and help with the preparation of documents for obtaining financial assistance from Kazakhstani development institutions. Along with this, we have the opportunity to provide financial assistance in the implementation of projects through the Baikonur Social and entrepreneurial Corporation.The head of the region also met with the head of the SGM Italia company, which manufactures products for clinical diagnostics and medical equipment. During the meeting, the main direction for attracting investments in medicine was developed. In particular, the issue of opening the production of biochemical solutions and reagents in the Kyzylorda region was discussed. It is worth noting that in our region there are a number of large laboratories working with such materials. In particular, there are 18 branches of the Olymp laboratory and 20 branches of the Invivo laboratory. They are actively engaged in clinical diagnostics and therefore they need high-quality reagents.Next, N.Nalibayev met with the president of the export credit agency "Sace" Filipo Jansate. Attractive projects in agriculture, light industry, healthcare, construction, transport and logistics, infrastructure development, production of goods for the oil industry and others were proposed at the meeting.It should be noted that on October 29, at the ninth meeting of the working group on cooperation between the two countries, the Development Bank of Kazakhstan JSC and the Italian Institute for National Development CDP signed a loan agreement for 200 million euros.The financing of the Development Bank of Kazakhstan will be carried out by providing a guarantee from the export credit agency Sace. These funds will be directed to the main areas of the economy that contribute to the stable development of the country.The Governor of the region met with Fabrizio Fabbri, head of the Ansaldo Energe company, and discussed projects for the development of the region's energy infrastructure. In this direction, as you know, the Turkish company Aksa Energy is building a new 240 MW thermal power plant in Kyzylorda. It is worth recalling that during the working visit of the Head of State to Qatar in February this year, a number of important documents were signed. One of them is the construction of a combined–cycle gas power plant with a capacity of 1100 MW in the Kyzylorda region. The project implementation period is 2024-2029. It is also planned to carry out new power transmission lines in the directions "Kyzylorda – Shymkent" and "Kyzylorda – Zhezkazgan".Following the meetings, N.Nalibayev invited investors to pay a special visit to our region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/897673

A delegation from Kyzylorda region headed by the regional akim Nurlybek Nalibayev arrived on a working visit to Italy. It included heads of agricultural formations, construction companies and entrepreneurs.During the working trip, akim of the region Nurlybek Nalibayev met with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republics of Italy, Malta and San Marino Yerbolat Sembaev. The meeting discussed issues of strengthening cooperation between the Kyzylorda region and Italy.As is known, the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed to activate the attraction of domestic and foreign investment to improve the standard of living of the population.– I want to express my sincere gratitude for the chance to talk about cooperation issues between our region and Italy, said N. Nalibayev. – Italy is one of Kazakhstan’s major partners in Europe, so our region is interested in further developing partnerships with Italian companies. We are particularly grateful for this country's expertise in agricultural production, mechanical engineering, and alternative energy sources. We are interested in using this productive experience. I am confident that our trip will be productive thanks to the support of the embassy.Erbolat Sembayev emphasized the significance of production development in the country's economy during the meeting. He emphasized that work to strengthen ties between our countries will continue.It is widely recognized that the reduction of oil reserves in the last decade has led to a decline in production within our area. However, since the previous year, there has been an encouraging trend in industrial output. The growth was formed due to an increase in the volume of manufacturing. If in 2011 the region was in eleventh place in terms of growth rates in this industry, then since last year the region has been among the leaders. The region's investment attractiveness is being enhanced by the implementation of large infrastructure projects that aim to create acceptable conditions for investors. 35 investment projects worth KZT 30 billion have been carried out over the past three years. An investment project worth KZT 16.6 billion was recently implemented.The investor is building under a new investment project worth KZT 215 billion. There are two projects worth KZT 28 billion in the development of the "green" economy. These are a 50 MW wind power plant of “Uranus Wind” LLP and a 40 MW solar power plant of “Tesis” LLP, the construction of which began in October. In addition, as a result of last year's working trip to South Korea, this year the first Institute of Artificial Intelligence in Kazakhstan was opened at Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University.Within the framework of the working trip, the head of the region met with the heads of large companies "Confindustria", "SGMGroup" and others in order to attract investment in agriculture, healthcare and construction.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/897692

During a business trip to Barcelona, a group from the Kyzylorda region, led by regional akim Nurlybek Nalibayev, engaged with investors. Their first meeting was with William Benthall, the director of international relations at "Glovo.- Now the courier service is developing rapidly, the demand is growing day by day, - the akim of the region noted. - The quality of services provided by the company "Glovo" is very acceptable to us. This company has been operating in Kazakhstan for over five years and serves 14 major cities across the country. In Kyzylorda, "Glovo" is chosen by 50% of the population. Our region is experiencing dynamic development, making it ideal for partnership and investment. We have a well-developed transport and logistics network. The region holds 66% of the reserves of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, minerals, and rare earth elements. Partnering with a reputable company like "Glovo" will open up new opportunities for us. We are ready to create all the conditions necessary for implementing joint projects in the Kyzylorda region.An online meeting was held with a representative of the salt mining company "Salinera Espanola." During the conversation, it was noted that the history of salt production in the Aral region spans nearly a century, and JSC "Araltuz" is the largest producer and exporter of food and technical salt in the country. The salt mining partnership "Altyn Orda" also operates in the region, where 90% of Kazakhstan's salt is produced. A representative of the general partnership "Abzal and K," Sagidulla Syzdykov, signed a memorandum with the company "Gro in Desarrollos," which specializes in agricultural digitalization equipment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/897704

In honor of the International Volunteer Day, volunteer forums were held in a number of regions of Kazakhstan, organized by youth resource centers together with local executive bodies.The participants discussed the prospects for the development of volunteerism in the country, implemented projects and plans for the coming 2025.So, in Karaganda, the forum gathered more than 400 participants of the volunteer movement. They are mainly students of universities and colleges in the region, school students and representatives of youth public organizations.At the meeting, the most active volunteers were awarded, and the results of the grant competition were summed up. Local executive bodies supported 10 projects of various directions and allocated 500,000 tenge for their implementation.The most active representatives of the volunteer movement were also encouraged in the capital.Within the framework of the forum, 70 organizations and initiative groups that contributed to the development of the capital were awarded. The awards were presented in 7 nominations.The volunteer Award was also held in Atyrau region. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/897854

A training seminar on the topic "Fundamentals of gender equality" was organized by UN Women in Kazakhstan with the support of the National Commission on Women's Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan for representatives of government agencies.The training was based on the certified "I Know Gender" course developed by the UN Women headquarters. The participants got acquainted with the key mechanisms for achieving and promoting gender equality, with the methodology of women's empowerment.The participants were also told about the main directions of family and gender policy in Kazakhstan and international experience in these areas.The seminar is timed to coincide with the international campaign "16 active days against gender-based violence". Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/897875

The gala opera "Dedication to Giacomo Puccini" was presented on the stage of the Astana Opera Theater.Maestro Giuseppe Acquaviva shone at the conductor's desk all evening.The concert was dedicated to the centenary of the famous composer's death. The audience enjoyed the rare works of Puccini performed by the leading soloists.Among the participants were famous opera singers Maria Mudryak, Marina Medici and Raffaele Abete, as well as stars of the Kazakh stage, artists of the choir and musicians of the symphony orchestra of the theater.The program featured arias, duets and scenes from rarely performed works by Puccini, which allowed both artists and viewers to rediscover his musical legacy.In addition to the musical program, the audience was waiting for a unique exhibition "One hundred years of heritage, craftsmanship and Italian passion", which unfolded in the foyer of the theater. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/897680

The international conference "The Role of Women in Ensuring Peace and Security" was held in Astana as part of the campaign "16 active days against gender-based violence". Members of the National Commission on Women's Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, deputies of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of state and law enforcement agencies, diplomatic services, international organizations and scientists took part.The topics of the conference were the role of women in the prevention of political and military conflicts, prevention of violence against girls and women, promotion of gender stereotypes, gender approach in law enforcement, women's leadership, etc.Representatives of the Ministry of Culture and Information spoke about legislative initiatives aimed at protecting women and children. They also discussed in detail the implementation of the National Plan "Women, Peace and Security", which was updated this year.Thus, according to the Plan, training of peacekeepers, military personnel, law enforcement officers, press services and the media is being successfully conducted, and the number of women in the service is increasing. Seven female military personnel took part in UN missions in Western Sahara, Lebanon and Côte d'Ivoire. In total, 18 new items were included in the updated Plan.It should be noted that in 2025, the world gender agenda will mark two significant dates, this is the 25th anniversary of resolution 1325 "Women. The World. Security" and the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which are key international documents protecting women's rights. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/897274

In honor of the 85th anniversary of the Kyzylorda Regional Museum of Local Lore, the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan opened an exhibition "The Land of Cheese - the cradle of Turkic civilization".The exposition includes the Korkyt Ata heritage, included in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage, as well as ethnographic objects of the XIX–XX centuries.The exhibition presents the results of archaeological excavations at ancient settlements in the region, such as Chirik-Rabat, Syganak, Tugisken, Zhetiasar, Zhankent, Kyshkala, Asanas. There are also dombra collections and paintings stored in the S. Aitbayev Art Gallery.The opening of the exhibition was attended by deputies of the Senate and the Mazhilis, poets, writers and representatives of the creative intelligentsia.The exhibition will be open to visitors until December 19, 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/897294

A meeting with representatives of the Headquarters of the United Nations Volunteers Program was held in Astana, dedicated to the preparation for the International Year of Volunteers.The event was attended by Vice-Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aizada Kurmanova and Head of the International Secretariat of the UN Volunteer Program Sandra Ingrid Koch.The meeting participants discussed the goals and objectives facing the International Secretariat and the National Organizing Committee of Kazakhstan. Proposals aimed at opening up new opportunities to enhance the contribution of volunteerism to achieving global sustainable Development Goals were also considered.Recall that at the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the UN General Assembly declared 2026 the International Year of Volunteer Mobilization for Sustainable Development.Kazakhstan demonstrates an example of a successful institutional partnership between the state and the volunteer community. To date, more than 740 volunteer organizations and over a thousand initiative groups are active in the country. The total number of active volunteers is more than 240 thousand people. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/897310

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan informs that on December 10 this year, together with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Central Asian Association of Journalistic Studies, the School of Law and Public Administration of NARXOZ University, it is planned to hold a scientific and practical conference "Data Journalism for sustainable development: goals, challenges and human rights for Central Asia" (program attached).The event is dedicated to discussing the use of big data and artificial intelligence to strengthen legal protection and freedoms in the media, as well as approaches to teaching data journalism.The conference will be attended by leading international experts and representatives of organizations in the field of media and journalism: OSCE Representative Office on Freedom of the Media (Austria); Worlds of Journalism Study (Germany); World Council for Journalism Education, Academy France Médias Monde (France), research organizations and universities from Germany, France, Sweden, USA, Netherlands, Slovakia, representatives of journalism and media faculties of Central Asian universities.The event will be held at the address: Almaty, Baizakova str., 303, UN Plaza Almaty, Conference Hall.We invite media representatives to take part in the event by registering at the following link: https://forms.gle/YPFsydfdx7Jux7359For journalists working in other regions and unable to attend the course, an online broadcast on the Zoom platform will be available: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87237537076?pwd=91CZKKOcDhmmGdn59t9zUY7mmSqaZ3.1 (conference ID: 872 3753 7076, access code: 976374)For all questions, please contact the following contacts: 8 (7172) 740186.The conference program Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/897206

At the 19th session of the UNESCO Committee for the Protection of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in Asuncion, the capital of Paraguay, one of the ancient Kazakh rituals "Betashar" was included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Mankind.45 nominations from 58 countries of the world were considered during the session. Betashar entered the list under the 43rd serial number, confirming its cultural significance at the international level.To date, the UNESCO Representative List includes 13 elements, 5 of which belong to the national Kazakh cultural heritage: the tradition of performing kuis on dombra ("Kazaktyn dasturli dombirada kui oryndau dasturi"), "Kazak kuresi", the national game "Asyk atu", the spring rites of Kazakh horse breeders ("Kazak zhylky osirushilerin koktemgi merekelik salt-dasturleri") and the national dance "Orteke".In addition, 8 elements are part of the common Turkic heritage: skills and techniques of making a yurt", "Aitys", "Nauryz", the tradition of baking "Katyrma", the legacy of Korkyt ata, the game "Togyzkumalak", the art of falconry ("Kusbegilik"), humorous stories of Khoja Nasreddin ("Kozhanasyrdyn azil mangimeli"). Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/896903