The exhibition "Nomads of Kazakhstan: Past and Present" has ended at the Karchag Kince Museum of Art (Hungary). The exposition included more than 200 unique exhibits telling about the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Kazakhs. The dombra of Abai Kunanbayuly, which has become a symbol of the connection of generations, attracted special attention of visitors. In general, the exhibition was visited by more than 12 thousand people."The project has aroused wide interest, which underlines the importance of cultural exchange between Kazakhstan and Hungary. Earlier, similar exhibitions were successfully held in Turkey, South Korea, Austria, Italy and the Czech Republic. The final event of the year will be the exhibition "Cultural Heritage of the Great Steppe", which will open on December 12 in Serbia. The mayor of the city pays great attention to the issues of internships, education and strengthening international relations, which in general will contribute to the development of representatives of the cultural sphere. That is why museum staff have been trained in the world's best cultural centers, including the Louvre," said Gani Mailibayev, head of the Almaty Department of Culture.By the way, the exhibition was organized by the Association of Museums of Almaty with the support of the Akimat of Almaty and the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Hungary.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/900106

The famous Italian magazine Condé Nast Traveller has published a large-scale article dedicated to Almaty and its surroundings. Lucia Galli's article and Giacomo Brezel's photographs present the city as a unique destination for travelers, combining rich culture, natural beauty and modern dynamics.The authors talk about Almaty as a place where East meets West, and traditions harmoniously coexist with modern trends.The article highlights the impressive landscapes: the majestic Ile-Alatau mountains, the "singing" dunes of the Altyn-Emel National Park, the mystical Kaindy Lake with flooded forest, the picturesque Kolsai Lakes and the unique Charyn Canyon. The natural heritage is complemented by vibrant urban attractions such as Panfilov Street, the Green Bazaar and the Kok-Tobe observation deck.The magazine highlights the gastronomic richness of the metropolis: from traditional Kazakh cuisine to modern restaurants offering neo-nomadic interpretations of local dishes.Almaty, with its cultural heritage, architecture and hospitality, appears in the article as a center of attraction for tourists looking for inspiration and new discoveries.Earlier, an article about Almaty as an attractive tourist destination was published in CNN Travel, one of the world's largest sources on travel and tourism. These publications confirm that Almaty is becoming one of the most promising tourist destinations in Central Asia, attracting travelers from all over the world with its unique combination of natural splendor and cultural diversity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/900123

On December 12, at 20:30, a football match will be held at the Central Stadium of Almaty within the framework of the UEFA Conference League tournament between Astana and Chelsea teams.Ticket InformationDue to the increased demand and activity of scammers who previously sold fake tickets, the Almaty Sports Department recommends that football fans purchase tickets in advance on the service Zakazbiletov.kz . We kindly ask you not to use the services of intermediaries. To avoid resale and speculation, the purchased tickets will be registered and will be sent to the fans by e-mail only on the day of the match. There will be no opportunity to purchase them at the ticket offices of the stadium. Upon entering the stadium, fans will be checked for the availability of a ticket and the matching of the name on the ticket, after which they will be personally searched and a barcode will be read to verify the authenticity of the ticket.Information on road closuresFans are also advised to arrive at the Central Stadium in advance to avoid crowding at the entrance and use public transport to avoid traffic congestion.The entrance to the Central Stadium for football fans will be open at 18:00. In order to prevent traffic jams in the territory adjacent to the stadium, from 18:30 to 00:00 on December 12, traffic will be restricted on Abai Avenue (from Baitursynov Street to Mukanov), Satpayev Street (from Baitursynov Street to Baizakov) will be completely blocked and patrol police units will be deployed on nearby streets.Information for fansWe draw the attention of fans to the fact that on December 12, subzero weather is expected in the city, the air temperature will be about -11 degrees, so you should put on warm comfortable clothes. Due to security measures, thermos flasks are prohibited from entering the stadium. There will be outlets for fans inside the arena where they can buy hot drinks and snacks. Additionally, 60 bio toilets will be installed around the stadium, including for people with disabilities. Transfer InformationThe Mayor's Office of the city will organize 8 free bus routes, 10 buses each, for the convenience of fans who want to get to the Central Stadium and back. The locations of the collection points can be viewed on the 2GIS service.Mkr. Kalkaman (City Hospital stop No. 7) - The Central stadium.Mkr. Orbita (intersection of Mustafin-Toraighyrov streets) - The Central stadium.Ainabulak MKR (intersection of Makataeva-Pavlodarskaya streets) is the Central Stadium.The stop "Halyk Arena" (direction north) is the Central Stadium.The stop of the railway station Almaty-1 is the Central Stadium.The Rayymbek Batyr metro Station is the Central Stadium.PSC of Nauryzbay district is the Central stadium.Stop at the intersection of Momyshuly-Monke bi streets - Central Stadium.The transport will start running from 16:00 and will leave as soon as it is full.We ask car owners and citizens to understand the temporary inconveniences and plan their route in advance. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/900198

On December 6, 2024, the international rating agency Fitch confirmed the credit rating of Almaty at the level of "BBB", the forecast is "Stable". At the same time, the independent credit rating of the city of Almaty has been confirmed at the level of "BBB+".The high independent credit rating of the city of Almaty is due to the dynamic development of the economy, a significant increase in local budget revenues and a low debt burden of the budget, which corresponds to the "AAA" category.In 10 months of 2024, the city's short-term economic indicator accelerated to 5.2%. The growth is accompanied by business and investment activity. Investments in fixed assets increased by 8.2% to 1.3 trillion tenge. According to the results of 11 months of 2024, local budget revenues increased by 21.2%, amounting to 1,753 billion tenge.An independent credit rating at the BBB+ level will allow the Akimat of Almaty to issue green bonds for the implementation and development of large infrastructure projects.The publication of the Fitch rating is available at the link:https://www.fitchratings.com/research/international-public-finance/fitch-affirms-city-of-almaty-at-bbb-outlook-stable-06-12-2024. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/900208

The Department of Urban Planning Control of Almaty announced the beginning of the demolition of a cafe in the MD. Ainabulak-1, 6 "B", declared illegal by a court decision.The cafe was built by the owner (individual) due to the lack of an APZ, approval of the draft design, examination of the project and notification of the start of construction and installation works.Earlier, the Management took administrative measures against the owner and issued an order to eliminate the identified violations.On February 7, 2024, the Department initiated a lawsuit to demolish the facility in the Zhetysu district Court. The court's decision satisfied the claims, the decision of the city court of June 19, 2024, the decision was left unchanged.Demolition has begun with the participation of bailiffs of the Department of Justice.It should be recalled that 53 illegal facilities, including the residential complexes "Dream", KHAN, "Alma Garden" and others, have already been completely or partially demolished since the beginning of last year as part of the instruction of Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev to strengthen control over construction.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/900219

Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Nysanbayev held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Great Britain to Kazakhstan Katie Leach. During the meeting, the parties discussed key areas of cooperation in the field of ecology, sustainable development and combating climate change.The Minister stressed the importance of Kazakhstan's work to fulfill international climate commitments, and also spoke about the results of the 29th Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku.E. Nysanbayev noted the importance of implementing the Strategy to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2060, as well as the development of a new, more ambitious Updated Nationally Determined Contribution (ONUV) 3.0 by 2035.The parties discussed the holding of a Regional Climate Summit in 2026, which will be aimed at coordinating the climate actions of the Central Asian countries and expressed their readiness to work together on this issue.The Minister also noted joint projects within the framework of the Partnership for the Introduction of Markets (PMI) program and the development of integration of the national emissions trading System with European standards.In addition, new opportunities for cooperation in the field of regenerative agriculture, as well as plans for the conservation of biodiversity in Kazakhstan, were discussed. Special attention was paid to the Altyn Dala initiative, which in 2024 received the prestigious Earthshot Prize for the restoration of the saiga population.Concluding the meeting, Ye. Nysanbayev expressed gratitude to the British side for its support and willingness to continue fruitful cooperation in the environmental field.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/899931

Today, during a briefing in the Central Communications Service, Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan N. Kurmalaev spoke about the use of digital technologies in the field of ecology.He noted that the Ministry is actively implementing digital transformation projects in accordance with the instructions of the Head of State.Thus, the approved Digital Transformation Map is aimed at introducing modern technologies over the next five years. Among them are artificial intelligence, satellite technologies, computer vision, analytics of large amounts of information and the ecosystem of the Internet of Things.These technologies are already being used in areas such as monitoring of pollutant emissions, early detection of forest fires and space monitoring of ecosystems. The use of digital solutions helps to increase the effectiveness of control, improve interaction between public and private structures and make prompt and informed decisions.The Ministry is actively automating public services. As a result, 29 out of 30 public services are provided electronically. In 2024, the automation of the "Logging ticket issuance" service was completed, which made it possible to transfer the process to an electronic format.The key project is the National Database on the State of the Environment and Natural Resources. The platform provides access to the entire infrastructure of the environmental fund and facilitates interaction between the state, nature users and the public. Within the framework of this project, emission monitoring systems, waste and carbon accounting, as well as automation of environmental reporting have been introduced.An interactive map of natural resources is also being implemented "Tabigat.gov.kz ", which provides information about the state of the ecosystem and natural resources of the country. Satellite monitoring helps to identify unauthorized landfills, illegal deforestation and monitor forest fires.An early detection system for forest fires is being implemented, which makes it possible to reduce the response time by 3 times, the area of fires by 20 times, and the cost of extinguishing by 15 times. The system works successfully in natural reserves and national parks.The Ministry will continue to implement and develop digital solutions for effective control and management of natural resources, which will help improve the environmental situation in the country and ensure sustainable development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/899971

On the official Internet resource of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan http://ecogeo.gov.kz/ru and a single environmental Internet resource http://ecogosfond .kz The National Report on the state of the Environment and on the use of natural resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2023 has been published.The national report contains systematic analytical information, including in dynamics, on the environmental and radiation situation in the regions and the republic as a whole, the use of natural resources, the impact of economic activity on natural resources, as well as measures taken by state control and supervision bodies in the field of environmental protection. The Report also provides information on the state and trends of climate change in the republic, the international activities of the State in the field of environmental protection and the fulfillment of obligations under international treaties.Materials provided by central and local executive bodies, non-governmental and international organizations were used in the preparation of the Report.The national report is developed annually in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 23 of the Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan to provide public authorities, public organizations and the public with objective information about the state of the environment, trends in its changes, the effectiveness of environmental protection measures and is aimed at improving the environmental culture of citizens.Information and Analytical Center for Environmental Protection of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/900217

The technical opening of the bridge in the MD took place in Almaty. Kemel of Zhetysu district, the construction of which was started in August this year. Earlier, on behalf of the head of the megalopolis, Yerbolat Dosayev, traffic on the bridge was closed due to its emergency condition and it was decided to build a new one.The new single–span bridge structure was erected in the shortest possible time - in almost 4 months. As part of the first stage of the work, the dismantling of the emergency bridge, the reconstruction of engineering networks, the installation of 29-meter drilling piles, the installation of supports and retaining networks were carried out.The built bridge is almost twice as long as the old one: 33 meters versus 16.8 meters. The width has also been increased from 8.5 to 14.5 meters, and a pedestrian sidewalk of 1.5 meters each has been organized on both sides of the roadway.The new bridge is fully completed and meets all standards. It has passed all the necessary checks and tests, ensuring safe movement for motorists and pedestrians.As part of the second stage, work continues on strengthening the riverbed and landscaping, including lighting. In addition, the riverbed will be cleared of a temporary base for equipment. These works are planned to be carried out by the end of this month.Recall that a technical inspection of the bridge structure of the 1960s carried out in June revealed partial destruction of concrete structures, the appearance of cracks on the bridge supports, the absence of a deformation seam and more.Local residents do not hide their joy at the completion of the bridge, which was erected much faster than the regulatory deadlines."We expected a long repair of the old bridge, but we were pleasantly surprised that a new one was built, moreover, in a very short time. It can be seen that the work was carried out efficiently and with convenience for pedestrians. We can confidently say that it will last for decades," Yulia Khvalynskaya said.Semeygul Ziyadanova also appreciated the new bridge. "This bridge is of great importance for the residents of the neighborhood, because several bus routes pass through it, as well as a school bus. It is indispensable for residents of the region and those who go to nearby villages. Without him, the daily trips were much longer," she said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/898841

TazaQazBot was launched on July 5, 2024 and has already proven its effectiveness as a tool for submitting applications and appeals from citizens.To date, 8806 applications have been received through the chatbot, of which 7913 have been successfully completed.This confirms the effectiveness of this platform and the high interest of citizens in solving regional problems.For the convenience of users and the identification of responsible performers, applications are divided into 21 categories. Most complaints from residents come from cleaning the territory, street improvement, removal of household garbage and road repairs.The most active users of the chatbot are residents of large cities: Almaty (2,434 applications), Astana (1,017 applications) and Turkestan region (834 applications).At the same time, the platform is less popular in the regions of Ulytau (78 applications), Abai (115 applications) and Pavlodar region (116 applications).The application process via @TazaQazBot is very simple and convenient: it is enough to log in, attach a photo of the problem area, specify the exact address and, if necessary, add a comment. All data is automatically transmitted to the local executive authorities, which classify the problem and appoint an executor. Depending on the category of the application, the system automatically sets deadlines for completing the work.After completing the task, the contractor uploads a photo and comments, and the applicant receives a notification of completion of the work with the opportunity to evaluate their quality through a rating system.The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan closely monitors the timely execution of applications and continues to develop a system for effective communication with the public in the field of environmental protection.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/898720

From 4 a.m. on December 8, snow began to fall in Almaty, which is expected until 22 o'clock.609 units of special equipment and 1,280 road workers are involved in the daytime period.Since the beginning of precipitation, 159 sand spreaders have been treating roads with anti-icing materials. As of 10:00 a.m., 1,480 tons have been used.With the help of 64 units of small-sized equipment, work is underway to clean sidewalks, public transport stops, and public areas.According to the Rules of landscaping of the territory of Almaty, snow is raked after every 5 cm of freshly fallen snow. According to Kazhydromet, 4 cm of snow fell in the city before 9:30 a.m.After a sharp increase in the intensity of snowfall, from 09:30 hours, 18 columns were organized to rake snow from the roadway.After shoveling snow to the roadsides, according to the technology of work, shafts will be formed and mass snow removal will be organized.After the end of the snowfall, a complete snow removal of the curb part of roads, sidewalks, ramps will be carried out.The district akimats and the akimat of the city have organized a round-the-clock duty to control the production of snow removal works.According to the information of RSE "Kazhydromet", snow is sometimes falling this afternoon with a transition to heavy, which will end before 22 o'clock.The air temperature is -3...-5°With a further decrease to -11...-13 °C during the night period on December 9. No significant precipitation at night.On December 9, there is no precipitation, the air temperature is -6...-8 °C. Department of Municipal Infrastructure DevelopmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/898520

At the extraordinary XXV session, the deputies of the Maslikhat supported and approved the budget of the city of Almaty for 2025-2027. The session was attended by Mayor of the city Yerbolat Dosayev, deputies and heads of local executive bodies.The head of the megalopolis, Yerbolat Dosayev, noted that the draft budget is focused on fulfilling the instructions of the Head of State and implementing the priorities of the Development Program and the General Plan of the city."The 2025 budget reflects the sustainable development of Almaty as a benchmark for the whole country. It is aimed at creating a modern and comfortable city where every resident can feel improvements in their daily lives. This is an example of how the joint work of Maslikhat and Akimat makes it possible to effectively solve key tasks," Yerbolat Dosayev stressed.Thus, the budget of Almaty for 2025 is planned at the level of 2 trillion 177 billion tenge, which is twice as high as at the beginning of 2022 (1 trillion 70 billion tenge). The main areas of financing include the development of transport and engineering infrastructure, the implementation of social programs, as well as measures to improve the environmental situation in the city. The social sphere retains priority and increases by 15% (110.6 billion tenge), amounting to 851.9 billion tenge, or 39.1% of the total budget.The budget focuses on development projects. The volume of the development budget is increasing by more than 2.2 times — from 207 billion tenge in 2022 to 455.9 billion tenge in 2025. This will allow launching major projects to modernize road and engineering infrastructure, improve the city and improve the urban environment. In addition, the active implementation of the Taza Kazakhstan program aimed at landscaping and greening the metropolis continues.The key factor in the development of Almaty's economy remains small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), which form more than 60% of the city's GRP. It is planned to allocate 71 billion tenge to support entrepreneurship in 2025, which will ensure the development of more than 4 thousand new projects. By 2030, the contribution of SMEs to the city's economy should reach 70%.During the session, the deputies also adopted an adjusted Development Plan for the city of Almaty for 2021-2025. The changes were made in connection with synchronization with the new National Development Plan of the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2029. The updated plan provides for areas such as a comfortable urban environment, sustainable economic growth, green Almaty, urbanization management, security and the development of digital technologies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/898524

In Almaty, the amount of funding for the education sector will increase by 16% by 2025. This was announced by Mayor of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev during the session of the city maslikhat, at which the city budget for 2025-2027 was approved."In 2024, 479.3 billion tenge was allocated to finance the education sector. In 2025, the volume of financing will increase by another 16% to 555.4 billion tenge," the head of the megalopolis noted.According to him, in order to reduce the shortage of student places, 9 schools for 11.8 thousand places will be introduced in 2024. In 2025, the construction of 15 more schools for 27.3 thousand places will be completed within the framework of the National project "Comfortable School".In accordance with the support of the Head of State, starting in 2025, the creation of the first Science Museum for Children in the CIS in cooperation with Science Museum Singapore will begin in Almaty on the basis of the former Almaly Shopping Center. It is planned to allocate 12.2 billion tenge from the city budget for these purposes. It should be noted that Science Museum Singapore is the first museum in the world that aims to study the role of the creative process in science and art and its impact on the consciousness of society.Recall that in general, active work is being carried out in Almaty to achieve a manageable level of shortage of student places through the construction of new schools and extensions at the expense of the local budget. Taking into account the commissioning of comfortable schools in 2025, the shortage of student places will decrease to a manageable level - 3-4 thousand places.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/898092

Taking into account the record growth of the Almaty economy in 2023 and the formation of a high base, the dynamic development of the city's economy continues this year. This was announced by Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev, speaking at an extraordinary session of the city maslikhat, at which the budget for 2025-2027 was approved."In 10 months of 2024, the short-term economic indicator of Almaty accelerated to 5.2%. This is accompanied by a high level of business and investment activity. Investments in fixed assets increased by 8.2% to 1.3 trillion tenge. In the first half of this year, 3.8 billion US dollars of foreign direct investment were attracted," the head of the city informed.According to him, the dynamic development of the Almaty economy has ensured the growth of his own income. For 11 months of 2024, 1,650 billion tenge was transferred to the budget of Almaty with an increase of 25.8%."According to our forecasts, Almaty's economy is expected to grow by 5.5% in 2024. In 2025, growth is projected to accelerate to 6.4%," the Mayor of Almaty noted.At the same time, our local budget revenues continue to increase, and 95% of the budget today is formed at the expense of the city's own revenues."For 2025, the budget of the city of Almaty is planned for the amount of 2 trillion 177 billion tenge. This is 2 times more than at the beginning of 2022, when the budget was 1 trillion 70 billion tenge," Yerbolat Dosayev summed up.It should be noted that the budget of Almaty remains socially oriented. Social spending increased by 15%, or 110.6 billion tenge to 851.9 billion tenge, which is almost 40% of total budget expenditures.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/898103

In 2025, Almaty plans to reconstruct the Alma-Arasan radon spring, one of the most iconic objects of the Great Almaty Gorge. This was reported during the session of the Maslikhat of Almaty, at which the city's budget for 2025-2027 was adopted.The spring, known for its unique healing properties, attracts tourists and residents of the city not only from Kazakhstan, but also from abroad. In response to numerous complaints from citizens and tourists related to inconveniences and risks caused by the state of the current infrastructure, it was decided to carry out a comprehensive upgrade. The last repair of the source was carried out in 2019, since then its infrastructure has required modernization to meet modern standards of comfort and safety.The landscaping project provides for a complete reconstruction of infrastructure facilities. Among the main activities are the installation of new bridges with safe anti-slip coatings, the renovation of the road network and pedestrian zones. Ladders with handrails will be installed in the most dangerous areas, as well as reinforcement and replacement of damaged elements. In addition, the flooring of all sections will be made of steel mesh, which will ensure safety both in summer and in winter.Additionally, the project includes the installation of new signs and information stands that will help tourists navigate the area, as well as introduce them to the healing properties of the radon spring.It is expected that after the completion of the work, Alma-Arasan will become not only a safe and convenient object to visit, but also a unique tourist attraction that contributes to the development of eco-tourism.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/898108

Within the framework of the republican program "Taza Kazakhstan" in 2025, Almaty will completely modernize the infrastructure for the collection of solid household waste (MSW). This was announced by Mayor of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev during the session of the city maslikhat, which adopted the city budget for 2025-2027.The large-scale MSW infrastructure modernization project is aimed at improving the environmental situation, increasing the comfort of citizens and meeting modern standards of sanitary cleaning. Among the key stages of modernization is an increase in the number of buried containers (with a volume of 3 m3), which prevent the appearance of unpleasant odors and the access of birds or stray animals.Today, over 8 thousand containers are operating in Almaty, located at 1,454 container sites. In 2023, 214 containers were installed at 42 sites, and this year the number of such containers has increased by 786 units. In 2025, 1,683 more containers will be installed at 581 sites.Another stage is the purchase of plastic Euro containers: 1,800 containers with a volume of 1.1 m3 were purchased in 2024, and another 1,000 containers are planned to be purchased in 2025."The city is experiencing high wear and tear and the "moral" obsolescence of the solid waste collection infrastructure created in 2012. In this regard, its deep modernization has been carried out since 2023. 1 thousand buried containers and 1.8 thousand Euro containers have already been updated. In 2025, the complete modernization of all container sites in the city will be completed by installing another 2.7 thousand new containers," Yerbolat Dosayev said.In addition, the daily output of garbage trucks on the line has increased from 70% in 2023 to 85% in 2024, and in 2025 it will be increased to 95%.Thus, in 2025, the share of modernized container sites will reach 100%. These measures will not only improve the efficiency of waste collection, but also create conditions for further implementation of the principles of separate garbage collection and recycling.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/898119

In 2025, an inclusive tourism project for people with disabilities will be implemented in Almaty. This was reported during the session of the Maslikhat of Almaty, which adopted the city budget for 2025-2027.Within the framework of the project, it is planned to install five tactile models that will help people with visual impairments and other perceptual features to get a complete picture of the city's significant tourist sites. The tactile model will allow visitors to feel and explore the detailed shape and elements of the building.The models will be placed at the following objects:• The Ascension Cathedral is one of the main architectural attractions of Almaty, known for its magnificent domes and historical significance.• Museum of National Instruments named after Yalasa is a cultural center dedicated to the musical heritage of Kazakhstan.• GATOB (State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre) is an important arts center, which is famous for its magnificent performances and architecture.• The Almaty Museum is a cultural and historical museum that demonstrates the development and history of the city.• The Academy of Sciences is one of the leading scientific institutions in the country, which plays an important role in research activities.Tactile models are developed taking into account the unique architectural features of each object, so that visitors can not only physically feel the shape of the buildings, but also understand their cultural and historical significance. The models will use high-quality materials and technologies that will ensure durability and ease of use, as well as allow you to get a complete and realistic perception of objects.The project of installing tactile models is aimed at the development of inclusive tourism, which contributes to the creation of equal conditions for all categories of tourists and increases the accessibility of cultural and historical attractions of the city.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/898123

The tourism industry in Almaty is showing impressive growth. This was reported during the session of the Maslikhat of Almaty, at which the city's budget for 2025-2027 was adopted.According to the Bureau of National Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan, from January to September of this year, the number of tourists in Almaty increased by 14.2%, reaching 1,729.6 thousand people, including the number of foreign tourists increased by 24%, amounting to 507.6 thousand, and the number of domestic tourists increased by 10.6%, reaching 1,222 thousand people.Almaty's share in the total flow of tourists in Kazakhstan amounted to 25%, which confirms its status as a key tourist center of the country. At the same time, the leaders in visiting Almaty are tourists from Russia (117,534 tourists, a share of 23.2%), India (82,731 tourists, a share of 16.3%), China (73,328 tourists, a share of 14.45%), Turkey (26,273 tourists, a share of 5.2%), the USA (21,561 tourists, a share of 4.25%), South Korea (15,775 tourists, 3.11% share).The active development of the tourism industry was accompanied by a significant increase in investments. For 10 months of 2024, the volume of investments in infrastructure improvement, creation of new facilities and improvement of service quality amounted to 86.6 billion tenge, which is 29.3% higher than last year. Tax revenues from the tourism sector increased by 2 times to 76.9 billion tenge.International recognition has also played an important role in strengthening the city's tourist image. Almaty took the 25th place in the ranking of the best tourist destinations in the world according to The New York Times. The British magazine Wanderlust has included Kazakhstan, focusing on Almaty, in the top 24 places to visit in 2024.These achievements contributed to a 2.4-fold increase in ad campaign impressions, increasing their reach to 300 million accounts.At international tourism exhibitions, Almaty signed 230 memoranda with foreign tour operators, which will ensure the influx of more than 190 thousand tourists in the next three years. The expected economic effect will be $285 million (with an average check of $1,500).It should be noted that studies such as "Portrait of a Tourist" have highlighted the strategic focus on attracting high-quality foreign tourists, whose average check is 8.7 times higher than the expenses of domestic travelers. To achieve this goal, the focus will be increased on 11 target markets, including China, Turkey, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Singapore. Tourists from these countries have a high level of travel expenses — from 750 to 1,500 US dollars, which makes them an important audience for the development of tourism in Almaty.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/898136

In order to prevent the spread of particularly dangerous infectious and invasive diseases, as well as to prevent attacks by aggressive dogs on people, in 2025, the veterinary service of Almaty will update the park of special equipment. This was reported during the session of the Maslikhat of the city, at which the city budget for 2025-2027 was adopted.In 2025, the veterinary service of the city will purchase 14 units of special equipment, including:* 11 units of cargo transport to increase trapping teams;* 2 refrigerators for timely selection and transportation of animal corpses in compliance with veterinary and sanitary standards;* 1 pickup truck for veterinarians to travel to hard-to-reach places during veterinary activities with farm animals.In 2025-2027, the staff of the service for trapping neglected pets will also be increased, which will allow for timely trapping, selection of corpses and removal of fallen domestic and farm animals. At the same time, the implementation of the OSVV program (capture - sterilization - vaccination - release) will be carried out more actively.Recall that in December 2023, the veterinary service purchased 12 units of KIA BONGO passenger trucks, due to which the number of teams for trapping stray and neglected animals was increased. So, since January 2024, 2 brigades have been traveling daily to 8 districts, which process applications from individuals and legal entities received through social networks and the offices of the akims of the districts.The ongoing work and the purchase of vehicles will ensure a stable epizootic situation in the city and the effective implementation of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On responsible treatment of animals". Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/898154

In 2025, 697.4 million tenge will be allocated for the development of mining and urban infrastructure in Almaty. This was reported during the session of the Maslikhat of Almaty, which adopted the city budget for 2025-2027.The plans include the creation of 10 mountain routes with navigation facilities, the arrangement of 3 camping areas with solar panels in hard-to-reach places, the reconstruction of the Alma-Arasan thermal spring, the manufacture of tactile models of tourist facilities, the maintenance of information centers, totems and terminals. These events will highlight the uniqueness of Almaty, its cultural and natural attractions, as well as a variety of tourist products.Recall that in 2024, the Tourism Department of Almaty completed work on the improvement of 10 mountain routes (1. The old trail to the Tuyuk Su alpine camp. 2. Yunnat lake – Butakovka – Forest pass. 3. Yunnan trails. 4. Sanatorium "Ak-Kayyn" – Small Almaty gorge 5. BAO – Pogrebetsky peak. 6. MAU. Tuyuk Su Alpine camp – Tuyuk Su glacier. 7. Butakovka Spring (2 km of trails have been landscaped in the Butakovsky gorge, a river crossing has been built, benches and gazebos have been installed, including for citizens with special needs.) 8. Medeu. Recreation trail 9. Medeu. Karakungei Ridge. Observation deck ("Elephant") 10. Medeu. Karakungei Ridge. Circle of Serkebai).There are 367 information signs, 15 gazebos, 66 benches, 6 recreation platforms, and 4 bridges along the mountain trails. All elements are made of high-strength materials, including high-melting steel, resistant to extreme weather conditions. Vandal-proof structures have been used, which ensures the durability and reliability of the infrastructure even under intensive operation.Special attention is paid to safety: reliable river crossings have been built, as well as sections of routes adapted for people with different levels of physical fitness. The work was carried out taking into account the high popularity of these areas among residents and visitors of the city. Convenient and safe routes are designed not only to improve the hiking experience, but also to emphasize the natural wealth of the region.A systematic approach to the improvement of Almaty's mountain routes contributes to the creation of new points of attraction for tourists. One of the striking examples is the bench installed in 2023 at the peak of the Baby as part of comprehensive infrastructure improvement works. Malysh Peak has already been popular among tourists and nature lovers, however, in order to increase interest in this route, there was a need for additional emphasis - now the bench has become an important element that has turned the object into a unique tourist attraction.The Almaty Tourism Department urges tourists and residents of the city to observe safety measures, take into account weather conditions, carefully prepare for mountain walks, and adhere to a culture of behavior in the natural environment. It is necessary to take care of nature and urban infrastructure, keep clean, clean up garbage and preserve the unique beauty of the surrounding landscapes for future generations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/898155