Large-scale work is underway in Atyrau region to improve the quality of water supply and sanitationThe head of the region Serik Shapkenov told about these projects at a press conference in the Central Communications Service under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the press service of the akim of the region reports.In general, 99.8% of the region's population is provided with clean drinking water. This year, 18.9 kilometers of water supply have been laid in the villages of Konyrauli, Akkora, Kyzylkoginsky district and the settlement of Bala Oraz, Makhambet district. Along with this, the construction of a water pipeline with a total length of 61.7 kilometers to the settlements of Atambayev, Kozdikara, Esmakhan of Makhambet district is being completed.– Despite the consequences of floods, work is systematically underway to provide the population with high-quality drinking water. For example, the modernization of the filtration station No. 5 with a capacity of 50,000 cubic meters is being completed in the city. Next year, construction of filtration station No. 6 will begin, which will purify 60 thousand cubic meters of water per day. In addition, we have started replacing 60 kilometers of water supply lines in the city. Now half of them have been replaced with plastic. We will complete the remaining 30 kilometers next year. Along with this, we are modernizing 40 kilometers of the sewer network, which has not been repaired since the 50s. To date, the work has been completed on 17 kilometers, S. Shapkenov said.Sewage stations that have not been repaired since 1945 are also being updated in Atyrau. Today, work is underway in the city at nine KNS. Five of them will be completed by the end of the year. In addition, design and estimate documentation is being prepared for the reconstruction of 36 stations.This year, 14 KNS have been repaired in the city of Kulsary. In the village of Akkistau in the Isatai district, the construction of a spit is underway. And 16 KOS are being built in Makhambet, Isatai, Kurmangazinsky districts.– One of the most important problems of concern to Atyrau residents is the sewerage system in neighborhoods. The number of complaints from residents increases during precipitation. There is also salinity of the earth. To solve this problem, design and estimate documentation was developed for 22 sites for connecting the city of Atyrau and its settlements to a centralized sewerage system. After the commissioning of the CBS in the right-bank part of the city, the connection of microdistricts will begin in 2026. It will take five years. The work will be carried out in stages," S. Shapkenov said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/895352

The head of the region, Serik Shapkenov, at a press conference held at the site of the Central Communications Service, focused on the issue of power supply to the Atyrau region.According to him, since the beginning of the year, 160.9 kilometers of power transmission lines of the EC-4 enterprise have been replaced. As a result, 54,000 people are provided with stable electricity supply. As part of the Atyrau Zharyk company's investment project, 742 kilometers of power grids were repaired. The problem of frequent power outages in the city is also being solved in stages.– One of the frequently raised problems was the power outage in the Nursai neighborhood. The reason was the power supply cable, put into operation 16 years ago, which was replaced with a modern one. Modernization works have improved the quality of electricity supply, and over the past three months the number of complaints from residents of this neighborhood has decreased fourfold, S. Shapkenov said.It is planned to replace the underground cable with a total length of 32 kilometers. Currently, 20 kilometers have already been replaced with a new one.By the end of the year, similar work will be carried out in the residential districts of Zhuldyz, Zhuldyz-3, Vodnikov, along Amanshin, Kulmanov Streets and Satpayev Avenue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/895364

This year, the regional Department of Ecology conducted 27 inspections to monitor compliance with environmental legislation in the region, as a result of which 149 administrative cases were initiated. This was announced by the governor of the region Serik Shapkenov at a press conference in the Central Communications Service.– By a court decision, eight enterprises that violated the rules were fined in the amount of 12 billion 193 million tenge. In 129 administrative cases, a decree was issued on the imposition of fines in the amount of 19 billion 419 million tenge. According to the plan, 965.7 thousand seedlings were planted on an area of 419.5 hectares this year. 78.9 thousand trees on 52.3 hectares were also planted in the city and other settlements. In addition, the volume of emissions into the atmosphere is decreasing in the region, S. Shapkenov said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/895376

The company "Nature" is engaged in the provision of dams, raised in the region, as well as canals and other hydrological facilities. Akim of Atyrau region Serik Shapkenov told at a press conference in the central communications service of the president of the Republic of Kazakhstan.- Until later, we maintain the quality of these dams and their need for further strengthening. In order to prevent pavodkov in a warm region, a number of works will be carried out. In particular, long-term work will be carried out on 95 km of Kursai canal and feed. 43 kilometers have been extended and covered today. This work will be continued, - said the head of the region Serik Shapkenov.In the same year, dams will be built to protect the city of Kulsary, shokpartogai, Turgyzba and Akkiiztogai. It is planned to clean up the channel with a length of 6.6 km, the road and other roads. In addition, water supply will be reconstructed in canals.Serik Shapkenov noted that in the new year the head of the region will work at the regional operational headquarters for the organization of anti-aircraft events.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/895382

The annual award competition for non-governmental organizations has ended. The competition commission, which included leading experts and public figures, reviewed 135 applications.According to the results of the selection, 66 non-governmental organizations became laureates of the award in 15 nominations.The work of the laureates demonstrates high social significance. As part of their activities, the winners provided more than 5,000 special social services and provided rehabilitation for over 8,000 people. In addition, more than 60 representatives of socially vulnerable segments of the population were employed.It should be noted that over the past eight years, 486 non-governmental organizations have been awarded the award.List of award winners for non-governmental organizations Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/894999

Atyrau hosted the republican seminar "Features of industry journalism in the oil and gas, environmental spheres", organized by the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan jointly with the Akimat of Atyrau region and Atyrau University named after H. Dosmukhamedov.The seminar is aimed at improving the skills of journalists in covering topical issues of the region (oil and gas sector, environmental protection, infrastructure, etc.), improving communications between the media and local executive bodies.The journalists got acquainted with the basics and history of the formation of the oil and gas industry, the specifics of working with energy statistics, and mastered skills in analyzing events in the oil and gas industry.At the opening of the event, the Director of the Department of State Policy in the field of Mass Media of the Ministry Kainar Akhetov, Chairman of the Board-Rector of Atyrau University named after H. Dosmukhamedova Salamat Idrisov.Kainar Akhetov explained the main provisions of the law "On Mass Media" on the new rules for accreditation of journalists, deadlines for providing answers to written requests from the media, grant funding.The seminar was held as part of the Roadmap for the development of industry journalism for 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/894801

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Kazakh specialized Boarding School for Gifted children named after Akhmet Zhubanov.The anniversary celebration was marked by a festive concert.Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva read out a congratulatory letter from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in connection with the significant date."The music school, opened on the initiative of the outstanding son of our people Akhmet Zhubanov, has formed the tradition of educating gifted children. I express my deep gratitude to the teachers for their contribution to the preservation, development and popularization of the Kazakh musical art. I am sure that in the future the educational institution will serve for the benefit of the country, nurture talents and remain a forge of professional musical personnel," the letter of the Head of State says.Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also noted that the bright performances and victories of graduates of the boarding school on the leading international stages arouse genuine pride among compatriots.In honor of the anniversary date, a number of teachers of the school were awarded state awards.In just 60 years, about 1,000 musicians have graduated from the boarding school.Over 800 "zhubanovites" are laureates of international and national competitions and festivals. Currently, about 500 talents are studying at the school.The educational institution trains professional musicians in 10 departments: "Musical and theoretical disciplines", "Violin and viola", "Cello and double bass", "Special piano", "Wind and percussion instruments", "Folk instruments", "Compulsory piano", "Choral conducting" and "Concertmaster 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/894722

The head of the region, Nurlybek Nalibayev, discussed with the akims of Kyzylorda and districts, as well as with the heads of departments, the changes made to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Public Procurement".– Our proposals to increase the responsibility of contracting companies for unfinished facilities were supported by the Parliament of the country and reflected in the new version of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Public Procurement". In particular, contractors against whom a court decision was issued for failure to meet construction deadlines or non-fulfillment of contractual obligations will not be able to participate in public procurement tenders from 2025. At the same time, starting next year, it is necessary, if possible, to involve more people from among local residents in work at facilities under construction at the expense of the budget. At the same time, I forbid to involve subcontractors in the work. In addition, the issue of the quality of construction works is not removed from the agenda, N.Nalibayev said.The head of the region also instructed the responsible authorities to strengthen measures to prevent corruption risks, including conflicts of interest in the process of public procurement. Among other things, it is said about the need for competent authorities to conduct regular monitoring in order to prevent the purchase of goods and services from a single source and take appropriate measures to prevent and prevent corruption risks in the organization and conduct of tenders.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/894643

Today, on behalf of the head of the region, Nurlybek Nalibayev, Chairman of the regional maslikhat Murat Tleumbetov, deputy akim of the region Shakhmardan Baymanov, chief of staff of the akim of the region Adilkhan Mukhamediyarov and heads of responsible industries visited construction sites in Shieli and Zhanakorgan districts.First, they got acquainted with the construction of a medical outpatient clinic in Almaly village, the Rukhaniyat center in the village of Shieli and mortgage residential buildings in the Ak Orda microdistrict. The construction of a medical outpatient clinic within the framework of the national project "Modernization of rural healthcare" began in June. In the near future, it will be transferred for the benefit of the country. 122-apartment housing in the Ak Orda microdistrict was purchased for families from socially vulnerable segments of the population.Next, the working group got acquainted with the construction of a School House and an art School in Zhanakorgan district. Now the exterior facade is being lined here. Also, active work is underway in the district on the construction sites of the Rukhaniyat center and an additional 375-seat academic building at school No. 54 in the village of Besaryk. The construction of an additional educational building for primary classes began in April, and it is planned to be put into operation by the end of the year.The next direction is a rural hospital with 15 beds together with an outpatient clinic in the village of Tomenaryk. It is planned that the medical facility, which is being built at the expense of the regional budget, will also be put into operation this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/894656

The award ceremony of the winners of the National Literary Award "Aiboz" was held in Almaty. The competition, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, was held for the third time.Congratulating the laureates, Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva expressed gratitude to the writers for their contribution to the development of Kazakh literature."The Aiboz Award is a special award that reveals new names, glorifies the masters of the word and introduces the people to their work," the minister said.At the same time, she noted that the state pays special attention to the literary sphere, supporting its development through systemic projects."Every year, the Writers' Union, together with the Akimat of Almaty, awards grants to 400, together with the Akimat of Astana – 80 metropolitan authors. The Ministry continues its systematic work in the book sector. This year, royalties were paid to 52 authors under the procurement program for socially significant literature. New works will be available to a wide range of readers next year. According to the reprint program, 134 books were published in 2023, and by the end of this year 189 new books have been transferred to the country's libraries," Aida Balayeva informed.Also this year, the Ministry has implemented three major projects in partnership with the Union of Writers of Kazakhstan:The project "Literary and educational panorama of Kazakhstan", in which young authors visited the regions of the country and created 20 new works. By the end of the year, the authors will receive royalties in the amount of 4 million tenge;The project "School of Excellence of writers", where aspiring writers study, acquire new skills and abilities under the guidance of well-known domestic and foreign authors;The project "Scientific research of Kazakh writers in the archives of the CIS countries", aimed at in-depth study of the literary heritage of Kazakh poets and writers.The year 2024 was also marked by the celebration of the anniversaries of such outstanding writers as Ilyas Zhansugurov, Beimbet Mailin, Saken Seifullin, Abish Kekilbayev, Fariza Ongarsynova and Gerold Belger. Literary tours dedicated to these events have strengthened interest in national literature.In addition, on behalf of the Head of State, a new holiday date was set in Kazakhstan — National Book Day, which is celebrated on April 23. In honor of this event, the Ministry announced the "Ulttyk Kitap" competition.In her speech, the Minister focused on a number of important initiatives that are being implemented to popularize the book industry. In addition to the Aiboz Award, other competitions are held for young Kazakhstani writers: the Presidential Special Literary Award, the Daryn Prize in literature for strengthening intercultural and interethnic unity.This year, the literary club for young writers "Alka" was created under the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Young writers held a literary tour in honor of the 130th anniversary of Ilyas Zhansugurov and the 100th anniversary of Berdibek Sokpakbayev."The President has declared 2025 the Year of Working Professions. In this regard, the Yerlik pen enbek Dastany competition has been announced, aimed at supporting talented authors and revealing the importance of working professions in society. We believe that all this is a vivid example of comprehensive measures aimed at supporting national literature and the community of writers," summed up Aida Balayeva.In 2024, the authors of 176 works in 7 nominations submitted applications for the Aiboz award: "Best Prose" – 57, "Best Poetry" – 37, "Best Drama" – 16, "Best Literary Criticism" – 13, "Best Literary Translation" – 14, "Best Children's Literature" – 31 and "The best comic" – 8 applications.According to the results of the secret ballot of the independent jury, the winner of the award in the nomination "Best prose" was the author of the novel "Makhambettin olim Zhazasy" Beket Karashin, in the nomination "Best poetry" - the author of the ballad "Aikorkem" Maraltai Rayymbekuly. In the nomination "Best Drama", the largest number of votes was given for the play "Aziret Sultan", authored by Duman Ramadan. The award in the nomination "Best literary translation" was awarded to Rauza Musabayeva for her work "Tan zhuldyzy". Among the winners of the awards in the nomination "Best children's literature" - Token Alzhantegi with the work "Kyzyktyn bari auylda", in the nomination "Best literary criticism" - Zhusipbek Korgasbek with the work "Saytannyn oyyny". The author of the "Best comic book" was named Zhaksylyk Sabitov with the work "Zhoshy Khan".The total prize fund of the national literary award amounted to 35 million tenge."Aiboz" is a national literary award established by the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan in order to support and stimulate domestic writers. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/894536

A 4th year student of the Vocal Art Department of the Kazakh National University of Arts, Nursultan Anuarbek, took 1st place at the XXVIII International Russian Romance Competition "Romansiada -2024", which was held in Moscow.The Romansiada is an international competition held under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.This year it was held for the 28th time, with regional stages in the CIS countries and Europe.The winners of these stages received the right to participate in the final in Moscow.In Kazakhstan, the competition is called the "Kazakh Romance Games" and is held in Turkestan, where Nursultan Anuarbek also won.Nursultan Anuarbek is the winner of many prestigious awards, including the 1st prize of the international competition "Caruso - De Curtis" in Italy and the Grand Prix of the competition "Kazakh Romance".He has also repeatedly won a number of republican contests. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/894597

A round table on the theme "Partnership, dialogue and trust — the path to a strong civil society" was held in Astana, organized by the Civil Alliance of Kazakhstan with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The event was held within the framework of the strategic partnership "Organization of the activities of the Center for the Development of Civil Society "Adal Azamat – belsendi kogam".The participants discussed key aspects of the formation and development of civil society, paying special attention to the issues of effective partnership, dialogue and confidence-building between government institutions and representatives of the civil sector in the implementation of social initiatives.The event was attended by representatives of central government agencies, as well as heads of non-governmental organizations from all regions of the country.It is worth noting that the activities of the civil sector demonstrate positive dynamics. Thus, since 2008, the number of NGOs in Kazakhstan has increased 2.5 times. Currently, more than 22 thousand NGOs are registered in the country, of which about 17 thousand are actively functioning. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/894243

In the Almaty region, the Otegen Batyr village youth sports school hosted an international open jiu-jitsu tournament among teenagers - Sagadat Batyr, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Hero of the Soviet Union, National Hero of Kazakhstan Sagadat Nurmagambetov.More than 400 athletes from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan aged from 4 to 13 years took part. Such honored guests as Colonel General Sat Tokpakbayev, Olympic champion Vasily Zhirov and daughter of Sagadat Nurmagambetov Aisulu Nurmagambetova, the holder of the title "Halyk Kaharmany", watched the fights of young jitters.The main goal of the tournament is to preserve the historical memory of Kazakhstani heroes of Victory, popularize sports and a healthy lifestyle. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/894238

On Saturday, November 30, Astana hosted the second meeting of the Working Group on the development of a set of measures to protect the historical and cultural heritage of Kazakhstan, which is under the protection of UNESCO, chaired by the Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva.Comprehensive measures are designed to coordinate and unite the efforts of central and local executive authorities, members of the National Commission for UNESCO and ISESCO (Organization of the Islamic World of Education, Science and Culture), as well as historians, archaeologists, ethnographers and representatives of public associations for the protection and preservation of the cultural heritage of Kazakhstan.This strategic initiative is aimed at preserving already included and potential sites (significant historical and architectural monuments) Kazakhstan is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, as well as for the protection of elements of the intangible cultural heritage (bearers of traditions, rituals, language, music and crafts, etc.).In this regard, Minister Aida Balayeva emphasized the need for systematic and coordinated work of all stakeholders for the successful implementation of the tasks set and the implementation of the provisions of the Conventions on the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage.During the meeting of the Working Group, plans of three working subgroups were presented, each of which focuses on specific aspects of the protection and popularization of the cultural heritage of Kazakhstan.The first subgroup is on intangible cultural heritage (hereinafter referred to as ICH), the primary task of which is to improve the skills of employees of museums, reserves, libraries, etc., as well as the introduction of interdisciplinary educational programs in universities. This will allow Kazakhstan to train certified experts in the field of traditional crafts, numismatics and bonistics, traditional games, restorers of decorative and applied products, etc.In addition, the issue of supplementing the general education program "Physical culture" with classes on Kazakh traditional games is being worked out.In terms of the working subgroup on ICH, it is also the organization and conduct of extensive research work (inventory of ICH, documentation of manufacturing technology and decoration of the Kazakh yurt, Kazakh carpet weaving, which is endangered).The second subgroup works directly with the sites of Kazakhstan that are under the protection of UNESCO (within the framework of the Convention on the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage). The main tasks are solving management, security and infrastructure issues.In addition, the experts' attention is focused on serial transnational nominations "Silk Road. The Fergana-Syrdarya Corridor", "Silk Road: the Caspian-Volga Corridor". In this direction, joint work is underway with local executive bodies of Atyrau, West Kazakhstan, Kyzylorda and Mangystau regions.The third subgroup is designed to carry out work on the preservation and promotion of the documentary heritage of Kazakhstan within the framework of the UNESCO Memory of the World program. One of the key tasks today is to prepare for the nomination of the manuscripts "Kara sozder" ("Words of Edification") Abaya and Mashhur Zhusup Kopeeva are included in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.In 2003, the manuscripts of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi were added to this list, and in 2005, the documents of the anti–nuclear movement "Nevada – Semipalatinsk".The issue of creating a State Register of the written heritage of Kazakhstan is also being worked out.The presented plans of the three working subgroups will be taken into work by the Ministry for their further implementation, which will significantly strengthen the protection and development of the cultural heritage of Kazakhstan. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/893758

In Kazakhstan, the protection of cultural heritage is one of the priorities, especially given its unique and cultural wealth.Thanks to participation in UNESCO Conventions, our country manages to include its cultural sites in the UNESCO lists, thereby declaring its heritage to the world community. But this circumstance requires us to fulfill certain obligations to protect and preserve this heritage.To this end, in August of this year, a working group was established under the chairmanship of Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva, designed to coordinate the efforts of central and local executive authorities, members of the National Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan for UNESCO and ISESCO, as well as scientists, archaeologists, ethnographers and representatives of public associations.This strategic initiative is aimed not only at preserving the world heritage, which includes significant historical and architectural monuments, but also at protecting elements of the intangible cultural heritage, bearers of tradition, rituals, language, music and crafts, as well as documentary heritage. All this plays a fundamental role in shaping cultural identity, strengthening national identity and passing on our values to the next generations.Aida Balayeva emphasized the need for systematic and coordinated work of all interested structures, emphasizing the importance of coordinating efforts for the successful implementation of the tasks set and the implementation of the provisions of the Conventions that effectively preserve the national cultural heritage.To date, two meetings of the working group have already been held, during which the participants have developed and proposed key areas of work necessary for the effective implementation of the protection of cultural heritage.During the meeting held on November 30 in Almaty, the participants presented the work plans of three subgroups, each of which focuses on specific aspects of the protection and popularization of cultural heritage.Thus, among the presented work plans, three key areas are highlighted: the protection and popularization of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, as well as documentary heritage within the framework of the UNESCO Memory of the World program.The plans provide for measures to improve the skills of specialists, develop and implement training modules on methods for identifying and developing intangible cultural heritage. The Minister emphasized that the training should be meaningful and useful, with a focus on practical skills.Among other important areas of work, the members of the working group noted inventory and comprehensive research work. The need to carry out an inventory of tangible and intangible heritage sites, the need to digitize existing data, develop a strategy for popularizing cultural heritage at the international and local levels, nominate new objects and elements to UNESCO Lists.A special aspect is the development of methods for the effective management and protection of UNESCO-protected sites through the active involvement of local authorities and public associations to participate in the protection and promotion of heritage sites, as well as the organization of regular events and awareness-raising campaigns among the local population on the importance of cultural heritage.In general, the work plans presented by the heads of the working groups include a wide range of measures aimed at preserving and popularizing the intangible, tangible and written heritage of our country. These initiatives will be taken into account by the Ministry of Culture and Information for further implementation, which will significantly strengthen the protection and development of Kazakhstan'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/893753

The XVII Eurasia International Film Festival, the main cinematic event in Central Asia, which brought together masters and film lovers from all over the world, has ended today in Almaty. During the week, the audience saw more than 30 films, 22 of which participated in competitive programs, and the festival site became a space for dialogue, creativity and reflection.Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva addressed the participants and guests of the festival with a congratulatory speech. Her greeting was read out by the Chairman of the Committee on Archives, Documentation and Book Business of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Rustam Ali.WINNERS OF THE XVII EURASIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL:The NETPAC Jury Prize is the film "Into an Unknown Country", directed by Mahdi Fleifel;Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Chairman of the jury of the International Competition, was awarded "For his outstanding contribution to world cinema";Famous Kazakh actor Doskhan Zholzhaksynov was awarded "For outstanding contribution to Kazakh cinema";INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONThe prize for the best performance of a female role - Florentine Holzienger, the film "Moon" (Moon), Austria;The prize for the best performance of a male role - Artur Pachesny, the film "Next to Nothing" (Almost nothing), Poland;Special Jury Prize - the film "Nirvana" (Nirvana), directed by Asif Islam, Bangladesh;Best Director Award – Jung Min Oh film "House of the Seasons" (House of the Seasons), South Korea;Grand Prix for the best film - the film "Next to Nothing" (Almost nothing), Poland, Dir. Grzegorz Debowski;THE COMPETITION OF THE COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL ASIA AND THE TURKIC WORLDThe prize for the best performance of a female role – Elsa Karimova, the film "The Mountain of Lovers" (The Lovers' Mountain) Tatarstan;The prize for the best performance of a male role – Abylai Marat, the film "Deal at the Border", Kyrgyzstan;Special Jury Prize - "One of the Days When Hemme Dies", Turkey;The prize for the best director's work - Aruan Anartai, the film "Joqtau" (Joqtau) Kazakhstan;Grand Prix for the best film - "Where the White Cranes Dance" Republic of Sakha (Russia);At the closing ceremony, the ethno-fusion group KhazaR, the Aljazz variety Symphony Orchestra, and the VIVAT show ballet performed, whose performances became a bright conclusion to the week of cinematography.The founder and organizer of the festival is traditionally the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The direct organization of the film festival was entrusted to the National Kazakhfilm Studio named after Shaken Aimanov, with the support of the Akimat of Almaty.General Partner: Bazis-A companyThe sponsors were: KAZ Minerals Group, Sarens Kazakhstan, Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), Salem Entertainment, Kinopark Theaters cinema chain, Astana Motors, Kazakhtelecom JSC, A-Event KZ.Information partners: Khabar JSC, Qazaqstan TV channel, NTK TV channel, Europe plus Kazakhstan, Eldoradio, Qazaq Gazetteri, Egemen Qazaqstan, Kazakhstanskaya Pravda, Antenna Kazakhstan, New Generation, ORDA, MIA Kazinform, Arbat Media, El.kz , Baq.kz, BaigeNews.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/893743

The second meeting of the working group on the protection of the historical and cultural heritage of Kazakhstan, which is under the protection of UNESCO, was held at KazNPU named after Abai.The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva.The event was attended by deputy akims of the regions, representatives of central government agencies, members of the National Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan for UNESCO and ISESCO, as well as scientists, archaeologists and representatives of public associations.The participants discussed draft action plans aimed at improving measures for the protection of intangible cultural and world heritage, as well as the implementation of the UNESCO international program "Memory of the World".Aida Balayeva noted the importance of fulfilling the obligations stipulated by UNESCO Conventions. She stressed the need for coordinated work at all levels and the importance of attracting qualified experts to train personnel in the skills of identifying and developing intangible cultural heritage."We need to strengthen our work, first of all, to improve the skills of specialists. It is important that the training is meaningful and useful. It is urgently necessary to prepare training modules and start conducting courses at the regional and central levels," the minister said.Rustam Muzafarov, Deputy Chairman of the National Committee for the Protection of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Kazakhstan, Gulmira Mukhtarova, Chairman of the World Heritage of Kazakhstan, and Gaziza Nurgalieva, Chairman of the National Committee for the UNESCO Memory of the World Program, presented their work plans to the participants.The plans include professional development of specialists from local authorities and representatives of ethnocultural associations, management of World Heritage sites in Kazakhstan, inventory, research and popularization of intangible cultural heritage, as well as the preparation of new nominations.The participants exchanged views and identified priority areas for further work.The meeting ended with a discussion on the implementation of the proposed measures, coordination of efforts of all stakeholders and the development of a specific set of measures to protect the cultural heritage of Kazakhstan. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/893662

Today, akim of the region nurlybek Nalibayev introduced Sharipbekov Bekbolat Zhunusalievich, who was appointed head of the Department of the committee for regulation and control in the field of social protection of the population in Kyzylorda region by order of the Ministry of Labor and social protection of the population of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Bekbolat Zhunusalievich was born in 1973 in Kyzylorda region. He graduated from the Kyzylorda Institute of Engineers of agro-industrial production with a degree in management of agro-industrial industries and its economics. He started his career in 1990 at the rice State Farm "Kelintobe" in Zhanakorgan district. In 1998-1999, he was an accountant of the Akniet branch of the Kumiyan enterprise. In 1999-2010, he held various positions in the Office of the Akim of Kelintobe rural district, tax committees of Zhanakorgan district and Turkestan. In 2010-2018, he worked as the head of the department-state auditor of the inspection and Audit Commission of financial control in the Kyzylorda region, in 2018-2020-akim of the rural district "Karaultobe" in Kyzylorda. In 2020-2022, he worked as the head of the Department of internal state audit in the Kyzylorda region, in 2022-2024-deputy akim of Zhanakorgan district. From June 2024 to the present, he held the position of head of the Kyzylorda Regional Department of entrepreneurship and industry.The head of the region expressed his wishes to the newly appointed head of the Department."Bekbolat Zhunisalievich is familiar with the socio-political situation of the region, has passed all stages of civil service and has accumulated a lot of experience. The new service will implement the state policy in the field of pension and Social Security, Social Protection of disabled people, medical and social expertise, social assistance to certain categories of citizens, and the provision of special social services in the region.We hope that bekbolat Zhunisalievich will invest his knowledge and accumulated experience in the development of a complex and responsible industry, N. Nalibayev said."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/892628

A meeting of the deputy group "Bir el – bir mudde" was held in Astana, dedicated to issues of state support for ethnojournalism and Kazakh-language media abroad. The event was organized by the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The discussion was attended by deputies of the Senate and the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of ethnic media and the NGO "Otandastar Foundation".The speakers noted the importance of ethnojournalism as a tool for the formation of civic values and strengthening national unity. They also discussed ways to promote ethnopolitics through the media, support Kazakh-language media abroad, as well as measures to ensure interethnic harmony.Special attention was paid to the issues of preventing risks to interethnic stability, countering the "language of hostility" in social networks and preventing discrimination on ethnic and linguistic grounds. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/892671

The Republican forum "Uly dalanyn ultaralyk tili" was held in the House of Friendship of the city of Kokshetau, organized within the framework of the project "Memlekettik til – ethnosaralyk katynas tili".The purpose of the event is to popularize and develop the state language among the ethnic groups of Kazakhstan.At the forum, the speakers presented successful practices of learning the Kazakh language, sharing their experience and approaches to its development.Master classes were held for the participants of the event, which were conducted by public figure Kanat Tasibekov and the author of the program "Kaz_uroki" Sergey Khvan. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/892673