Today, Vice Minister of Finance Dauren Kenbeil held a meeting with the Executive Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Ms. Justine Diokno-Sicat.During the meeting, the Parties discussed the prospects for ADB's activities and priorities for further cooperation within the framework of the ADB Country Partnership Strategy in Kazakhstan for 2023-2027.Justine Diokno-Sicat noted the Bank's readiness to support Kazakhstan's economic reforms, provide advisory assistance and further finance priority projects in Kazakhstan.Dauren Kenbeil noted that ADB is an important and strategic partner for the Republic of Kazakhstan and expressed appreciation for the joint holding of the 23rd Ministerial Conference of the CAREC Program in Astana on November 7-8, 2024. This ADB program has been conducted for more than 20 years in partnership with other international financial organizations.The meeting was also attended by Director of the ADB Representative Office in Kazakhstan Utsav Kumar and Senior Economist Gennady Rau.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/883513

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan continues large-scale work on the reconstruction and renovation of historical theaters, including the Mukhtar Auezov Kazakh National Drama Theater, which will carry out major repairs for the first time since its construction. The deterioration of the engineering networks and the material and technical base of the theater has reached a critical 90%, creating a high risk of fires and limiting the use of only 53% of the usable area. Despite this, the reconstruction will be carried out with respect to the historical appearance of the theater, given its status as a cultural monument of local importance.In parallel, the internal renovation of the building of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theater named after Abai is underway, which is carried out thanks to sponsorship funds. Seven rooms have already been renovated, including orchestra and choir halls, a museum, dressing rooms, a reception hall, etc. Wax figures are also created to perpetuate the founders of the theater.Significant changes are expected in the Natalia Sats State Academic Russian Theater for Children and Youth. The PSD for the overhaul of the building is already undergoing a state examination.The Republican Academic German Drama Theater, located in the building of a former cinema, is also not ignored. The issue of repair and gasification of the theater is under consideration by the Ministry of National Economy.The Ministry of Culture and Information also plans to conduct an examination of the building of the Gabit Musrepov State Academic Kazakh Theater for Children and Youth in 2025 to determine further steps for its overhaul.It should be noted that in 2020, the overhaul of the Republican State Academic Uighur Musical Comedy Theater named after Kuddus Kuzhamyarov was completed, which was an important step in supporting the country's cultural heritage. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/883311

The National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosts the exhibition "The Second Ascent" by the famous British sculptor Yunus Safardiyar.2 tons of exhibits from London were delivered to Astana for this purpose: metal installations and sculptures, canvases, video screens."My works are a reflection of the endless transformation of the world. I want the audience to see how old forms go away, and new ones arise, creating something absolutely unique," the author of the exhibition notes.Yunus Safardiyar is a member of the Royal Academy of Arts. Exhibitions and auction sales of his works have been held since 1986. The sculptor's works are kept in museum and private collections around the world: in New York, London, Florida, St. Petersburg, etc. Several of his works went under the hammer at the oldest Sotheby's auction, and the sculpture "Awakening" adorns the legendary Regent's Park in London.Since the opening of the exhibition at the National Museum, it has been visited by more than 3.5 thousand people. The exposition is presented in the exhibition hall on the 5th floor. The exhibition will run until November 17, 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/883204

Today, the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a meeting with the Charge d'affaires of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Kazakhstan, Aisha Almesmari. The purpose of the meeting is to strengthen cultural cooperation between the two countries.Issues of deepening cooperation in the cultural sphere were discussed, as well as opportunities for the implementation of joint projects and initiatives aimed at developing cultural ties between the two states.Vice Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aizada Kurmanova noted in her speech that Kazakhstan and the UAE are actively implementing the necessary measures to implement international cooperation. In particular, she announced joint events held in the field of theatrical art, as well as the upcoming Astana Opera tour and the participation of designers and artisans of Kazakhstan in the World Cultural Heritage Week in Sharjah.In turn, Aisha Almesmari stressed that the United Arab Emirates is interested in further developing the established cultural ties between the countries. Information was also announced about the holding of a cultural summit in Abu Dhabi in April 2025, to which Kazakhstan received an invitation. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/882673

Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva spoke at the plenary session of the Mazhilis of the Parliament about the draft law developed by the department aimed at simplifying legislative regulation in the fields of information, public development, culture and archival affairs. She noted that the document was prepared as part of the implementation of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 13, 2022 "On measures to de-bureaucratize the activities of the state apparatus.""The bill excludes excessive legislative regulation of the Ministry's competence. The functions ensuring the implementation of the main tasks, as well as those related to the internal procedures of the state body, its interaction with other state bodies, aimed at detailing and implementing the main provisions of the law, for the purpose of efficiency, will be defined in the Regulation of the state body. The proposed bill has been thoroughly reviewed and discussed with all interested parties before being submitted to you. It is important to note that the future legislative framework will fully fulfill the tasks set by the President of the country and will be aimed at significantly improving his work in this direction," Aida Balayeva said.Also, within the framework of the draft Law, amendments are envisaged that contribute to the formation and implementation of state policy in the field of creative industries. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/882497

Today in Astana, within the framework of the project of the National Front Office of Volunteers with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, lectures and master classes on "silver" volunteering were held for the participants of the Center for Active Longevity.The purpose of this event is to promote "silver" volunteering, provide information about the features and opportunities of volunteering for the elderly, as well as inspire the older generation to participate in volunteer projects.The center's participants were given lectures on the topics "Silver volunteering: new horizons of active longevity" and "About volunteering", and also discussed interesting questions posed by the participants.It should be noted that the Silver Volunteering movement is gaining momentum in Kazakhstan. It allows people over the age of 50 to actively participate in the social life of the country, acquire new knowledge and skills and contribute to improving the environment. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/882388

A new kindergarten has been commissioned in the Besikty village of Atyrau, the Regional Communications Service reports.The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy akim of the region Daryn Shamuratov and villagers.- One of the six facilities, the construction of which began this year, was this kindergarten. We have tried to create all the necessary conditions for our kids. I wish you success and prosperity! - said Deputy akim of the region D. Shamuratov.The new two-storey building has a dining room, bedrooms, gyms and music rooms, sports grounds. The game rooms are equipped with a traffic rules training area. The new facility is fully equipped with all modern equipment. The customer is the regional construction department. The contractor is ARSM LLP.Today, four groups for children from 2 to 5 years old are open in the kindergarten. Each is designed for 25 seats.- The number of waiting lists for kindergartens is growing from year to year. The new facilities being put into operation will allow us to solve this problem step by step, - said the head of the city department of Education A. Duisekenova.By the end of the year, it is planned to open four more state kindergartens for 610 places. Currently, there are 337 pre-school institutions in the region with coverage of 35,437 children.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/882201

As part of the comprehensive plan "Archive – 2025" to collect historical documents related to the history and culture of Kazakhstan, the delegation of the Central State Archive of Film and Photographic Documents and Sound Recordings of the Republic of Kazakhstan visited Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, on a working trip.During the research work in the National Archive of Mongolia, valuable materials related to Kazakhstan were identified.The archive received 90 photographic documents and a copy of the film with a total duration of 92 minutes.The film includes a chronicle of the anniversary events of the Bayan-Ulga region, where the Kazakh delegation got acquainted with the life of local Kazakhs. And the photographic documents depict the life of the Kazakh people of the Bayan-Ulg region, performances by artists of local theaters, prominent figures who traveled to Mongolia in different years. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/881960

The National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted the grand opening of an exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the National Artist of Kazakhstan Nagym-Bek Nurmukhammedov.The exhibition, which includes about 50 works from the collections of the country's leading museums, consists of two thematic sections: "Landscapes of the native land" and "Labor and Honor: portraits of people of labor", which vividly demonstrate the artist's deep connection with his native land and its people. Nurmukhammedov's works, exhibited at international venues, are rightfully considered a symbol of Kazakhstani fine art.The opening of the exhibition was attended by the artist's relatives, art historians and cultural figures, who shared their thoughts about his significant contribution to the development of Kazakh culture and art.The exhibition will be open to visitors until December 8, 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/881987

The artists of the Gulder ensemble of the State Academic Concert Organization Kazakconcert named after Rosa Baglanova won prizes at the international festival-competition of choreographic art in Georgia.The competition dedicated to choreographer George Balanchine was held from November 8-10 in Kutaisi.This significant event brought together representatives of ballet schools from Kazakhstan, Latvia, Georgia and Estonia.At the prestigious event, the honor of our country was defended by talented artists of the Gulder ensemble. They performed in the nominations "Folk Dance" and "Modern Choreography" with performances staged by domestic choreographers.The artists of the Gulder ensemble showed all the beauty and depth of Kazakhstani choreographic art on the international stage, adequately representing Kazakhstan. The high level of their skills was noted by the jury members.Akkanat Smagulova, Anel Zhumadildina, Rustem Amirbekov took the first three places. Alan Mukhtar took the second place.The preparation for the competition took place under the guidance of the chief choreographer of the Gulder ensemble Anvara Sadykova, as well as teachers and choreographers Alila Alisheva, Gulnara Saitova, Almat Shamshiev, Assel Abakayeva, Amina Samarbaeva, Aidar Akhmadiev and Dana Kuanyshbekova. The stage costumes, emphasizing the flavor of the Kazakh people, were created by Asel Lukpanova and Natalia Protasova. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/881722

With the support of the National Commission on Women's Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a two-day training organized by the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan jointly with UN Women has started in Astana.The purpose of the event is to train representatives of legal services of state bodies and interested organizations in the skills of gender expertise of normative legal acts.Over the course of two days, they will explore important topics such as international legal standards, gender equality, gender mainstreaming and terminology analysis for use in regulatory documents.The main speaker of the training is Marianna Muravyeva, Professor at the University of Helsinki, an expert in the field of gender analysis, author of gender expertise methods for normative acts.It should be noted that the introduction of gender expertise of NPAs is one of the important aspects of ensuring and achieving gender equality. Currently, Kazakhstan has developed a methodology for the implementation of gender expertise of projects and existing regulatory legal acts, recommendations are given on the harmonization of the system of gender expertise of the country's legislation and its implementation into the system of legal analysis. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/881773

Dauren Kengbeil provided an overview of the macroeconomic situation in Kazakhstan, the investment climate, budget policy plans, funding the country in domestic and foreign markets and borrowing for the coming years.A group of investors noted the country’s strong reputation in the international arena, as well as favorable conditions for attracting investments from capital markets and an increase the amount of foreign direct investments in the economy.Following the meeting, both sides expressed hope for continued mutually beneficial cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/881594

The film "Bauyryna Salu" received a special prize at the Cinema Heritage Festival.This prestigious festival dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the world's cinematic heritage has attracted the attention of an international audience due to its deep cultural context and significant contribution to the development of national cinema.The organizers of the festival noted that the film contributes to a deep understanding and value of Kazakh culture, playing an important role in supporting cultural diversity – one of the priorities of UNESCO.Every year Cinema Heritage Festival gathers the best representatives of the world film industry, and the recognition of the Kazakh film at this important event underlines its international success and importance for the world cinematographic culture.The film was shot with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information and the National Cinema Support Center.It is worth noting that the film "Bauyryna Salu" directed by Askhat Kucincherekov was previously approved for nomination for the Academy Award. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/881451

On November 11, the second press tour within the framework of the project "National expedition of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan "The Road of Peace and Harmony" started in Ust-Kamenogorsk. The participants visited the House of Friendship, where they were presented with the project and told about its goals and objectives.Then the expedition went to the first Friendship House of Kazakhstan, opened in 1992, where interethnic harmony has been strengthened since then and traditions and culture of peoples have been preserved. APK members shared their memories of the opening of the Friendship House and talked about the work of ethnic and cultural centers.During the tour, the participants also visited the Ethnoaul, where they could see the traditional dwellings of different peoples who inhabited Eastern Kazakhstan in the late XIX — mid XX century. The next location was the Umit orphanage, where the pupils prepared a concert program.In addition, a master class in archery was held for the participants.It should be noted that the expedition will last until November 14 and will be dedicated to getting acquainted with the ethnocultural heritage of Ust-Kamenogorsk and Pavlodar. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/881516

The grand opening of the XX International Competition of performers "Astana-Merey" took place today at the Kazakh National University of Arts."Classical music is not just a set of sounds, it is a language that resonates in our hearts, evokes emotions and inspires new achievements. These days we will hear the immortal works of great composers performed by young and talented musicians," said Acting Rector of KazNUI Raushan Nurtaza in her welcoming speech.This year, 160 young performers from 13 regions of Kazakhstan participate in the Astana-Merey competition. Contestants aged 6 to 18 years old perform in the nominations: violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp, piano and piano ensemble. As part of the competition, all participants will have a chance to demonstrate their skills, and according to the results of the auditions, the jury members will determine the winners. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/881145

A unique photo exhibition "Alashtyn asyl arysy" has opened in Samarkand, organized with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The exhibition is dedicated to the great personalities of Kazakhstan, whose heritage became the basis for the formation of independence and cultural identity of the country.Visitors can see rare archival photographs and photographic documents covering the life and work of such prominent figures as Akhmet Baitursynov, Alikhan Bukeikhanov, Magzhan Zhumabayev, Mukhammedzhan Tynyshpaev and many others. These people did not just go down in history — they became the founders of the future of Kazakhstan, its nation, culture and statehood.The exhibition serves as an important link in strengthening cultural ties between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, creating a space for the exchange of knowledge and experience between the leading museums of Central Asia.The exhibition will run until November 15th. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/881063

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces the start of public discussion of the draft Order of the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Amendments to the Order of the Minister of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 30, 2014 No. 162 “On Approval of the Rules for Conducting Religious Studies Examination”.The draft order is available at the link https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15466495.In this regard, we invite you to participate in the discussion on the project.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/947197

A solemn event dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, laureate of the state Prize and holder of the orders "Kurmet" and "Otan" Akushtap Baktygereeva was held in Astana today.The event was attended by Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Maulen Ashimbayev, Chairman of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Koshanov, Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva.At the event, Aida Balayeva read out a congratulatory letter from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev."Our people know and respect you as a talented writer and a prominent public figure who has made a significant contribution to the development of our culture and art. In your career, you have successfully worked in a number of domestic newspapers, magazines and publishing houses, actively contributing to the development of national literature. You came to Kazakh poetry with a unique style, distinguished by vivid thoughts and unique poetic lines. Your poems dedicated to the Independence of Kazakhstan, peaceful life and the beauty of nature were warmly received by readers. Your views on family values, the upbringing of daughters and the role of mothers in society are supported. I wish you good health and long life, as well as success in your work!" the congratulatory letter of the Head of State reads.In her speech, Aida Balayeva also congratulated the outstanding poetess on her anniversary and noted that the creative legacy of Akushtap Baktygereeva played an important role in the education of young people and in the formation of spiritual values among the younger generation."As the President noted, the work of Akushtap Baktygereeva occupies a special place in modern Kazakh poetry. The poems of the poetess are close to everyone. Her poetry is characterized by a special sensuality and lyricism. I would like to highlight her works, which elevate the image of the Kazakh woman. She actively contributes to the preservation of our values, to the education of Kazakh girls in the spirit of wisdom and upbringing," Aida Balayeva said.The minister also said that in honor of the anniversary of Akushtap Baktygereeva, a number of events and literary evenings were held.In particular, yesterday the Kazakh National University of Arts hosted a literary and musical evening dedicated to the anniversary of the poetess.Today, the performance "Zhuban" staged by the West Kazakhstan Regional Kazakh Drama Theater named after K. Kuanyshbayev took place at the State Academic Kazakh Musical and Drama Theater named after K. Kuanyshbayev. Hadisha Bukeyeva. The authors of the production: poet Akushtap Baktygereeva and playwright Madina Omarova.A literary meeting "Alashtyn Akustaby" was held at the National Academic Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the meeting, a new book by the poetess "Menin Farizam" was presented, in which she tells about the life of a unique personality, one of the brightest representatives of Kazakh literature, Fariza Ongarsynova.Also, the L. Gumilyov Eurasian National University hosted a meeting of Akushtap Baktygereeva with readers. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/880215

Nowadays, information technology, mobile communications, and television are becoming increasingly important. Today, the Internet is not only a source of information, but also a universal medium for communication, entertainment and learning. The number of Internet users is growing every day. Due to the constant growth in the volume of information and coverage of new areas, an increase in the number of illegal materials is also recorded. In today's digital world, protecting children from the dangers of the Internet is becoming an important task. In general, the State is taking all necessary measures to counteract this. Nevertheless, realizing that the efforts of state structures alone cannot solve the problem of illegal acts on the Internet, the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which monitors compliance with the requirements of legislation in the field of mass media, offers an overview of available solutions for parents.Parental control services help limit access to unwanted content, monitor online activity, and monitor device usage time. Popular Parental Control Apps:- Kaspersky Safe Kids: site blocking, geolocation, activity reports.- Dr.Web Security Space: antivirus and parental control, content filtering.- Qustodio (Spain): content filtering, screen time limits, social media monitoring.- Net Nanny (USA): Content blocking, screen time restrictions and location tracking.- Norton Family: site filtering, usage time limits, and search query tracking.- Kidslox: Screen time limits, app blocking and location tracking.- Parental Control Kroha (Ukraine): application blocking, web control, activity monitoring.- Google Family Link: A free Android activity monitoring app. It must be installed on the devices of the parent and child.- Kidlogger: passive monitoring with the ability to track activity.- Built-in functions: on Android via Google Play, on iOS — "Screen time" and "Locator" for tracking location.- TikTok Family Pairing: control over the use of TikTok by teenagers with the ability to limit screen time and filter content.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/879989

Today, on November 8, a solemn event dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Council of Mothers of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan was held in the House of Friendship of Astana.The event was attended by Deputy Chairman of the APK - Head of the APK Secretariat of the APK of the Republic of Kazakhstan Marat Azilkhanov, deputies of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Vice Minister of Culture and Information Aizada Kurmanova, as well as representatives of government agencies, public associations and members of the Council of Mothers of the APK.In her welcoming speech, Aizada Kurmanova noted the importance of the role of mothers in the formation of patriotism, national spirit and preservation of family values, stressing that over 10 years of activity, the Council of Mothers has implemented many initiatives and made a significant contribution to the development of interethnic harmony and strengthening family traditions.She also noted that more than 1,700 Mothers' Councils throughout the republic are actively engaged in their activities within the framework of state priorities, such as preserving gender equality, protecting women's rights, developing the institution of the family, as well as combating social problems such as drug addiction and violence.Following the meeting, active members of the Council of Mothers were awarded for their contribution to the development of civil society and strengthening interethnic unity. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/879912