Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ye.During his trip to Shymkent, Nysanbayev visited HILL Corporation, a leading manufacturer of lubricants in the Republic of Kazakhstan.The main activity of the company is the processing of used oils and the production of lubricants.In 2018, a complex for the processing of used oils and the production of lubricants was built.The company is steadily striving to introduce innovative scientific developments and technologies in the field of resource conservation. The industrial safety, occupational safety and environmental management system fully complies with the international standards ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001, as well as the requirements of current legislation.These standards confirm that the company adheres to high requirements for environmental responsibility and occupational safety, creating safe conditions for employees and the environment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/910283

During a working trip to Shymkent, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ye.Nysanbayev visited Eco Tire LLP.The company is the largest company in the Republic of Kazakhstan for the disposal/recycling of worn tires and rubber-containing waste. Working in the field of waste management, the company solves the issue of environmental safety in the region by eliminating accumulations of out-of-order car tires, and develops resource conservation through the use of recycled raw materials in the production of consumer goods.Using its own raw materials, Eco Tire LLP is engaged in the production of rubber floor coverings. The rubber crumb coating is a modern, comfortable coating that has firmly taken its place in modern construction and is best suited for outdoor and indoor sports and courtyard playgrounds.The main activity is the processing of non-metallic waste, the production of rubber products, the collection and processing of worn-out automobile tires and the production of RTI (rubber products).Specialized equipment was purchased and the production of rubber chips was established, followed by the production of regenerate (reconstituted rubber compound), from which the company began to produce railway rubber gaskets for KTZ (Kazakhstan Temir Zholy), as well as other RTI (plates, hoses, cords, etc.).The current productivity of the company is 6 thousand tons / year, it is planned to modernize the existing plant for processing rubber and technical products with the production of marketable products with a design capacity of up to 10 thousand tons/ year (recycling of worn tires), including crumbs - 6 thousand tons /year, fuel oil – 2 thousand tons / year, carbon black – 3 thousand tons/year, 38 million rings/year – 530 tons/year.Within the framework of the preferential financing mechanism, Ekoshina LLP was one of the first to finance about 500 million tenge from scrap payments. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/910444

The renovation of the municipal infrastructure of Almaty is one of the priorities. In 2024, 20 km of heat supply networks and more than 220 km of electricity supply networks were modernized, 85 boiler houses were reconstructed. In 2025, it is planned to modernize 40 km of heat supply networks and 240 km of electricity supply networks, as well as reconstruct 21 boiler houses. As a result, in 2024-2025, the wear of heat supply networks will be reduced by 3.8% to 54.1% and electricity supply by 1.7% to 63.3% by the end of 2025.For 2024, the share of heating networks with a service life of more than 25 years is 57.9% or 802.6 km, including: main heating networks 34.3% or 101.7 km, distribution 64.4% or 700.9 km.At the same time, a program has been approved to reduce the wear rate of heating, water supply and sanitation networks until 2029. As this program is implemented, reconstruction work will continue to further reduce network wear.The volume of investments in the modernization of the thermal infrastructure has been significantly increased, which makes it possible to ensure stable heat supply in the future. Although CHPP-1 and CHPP-2 consistently supply heat, the Almaty municipal district seeks to minimize the need for laying new backbone networks. Starting in 2025, local boiler houses will be developed, which will effectively cover the needs of neighborhoods and neighborhoods. According to the Mayor's office, this is more efficient and will significantly reduce maintenance costs, since repairing distribution networks is much more economical than replacing large-diameter main pipes.In total, 18.4 billion tenge will be allocated for the development of the megacity's thermal power complex in 2025-2027. In 2025, it is planned to build 11 main and distribution heating networks, for which 8.3 billion tenge will be allocated. At the same time, the budget for 2025 assumes an increase in financing for the modernization of engineering networks by 2.3 times – from 64.1 billion tenge in 2024 to 148 billion tenge in 2025.This year, 219 km of water and sewer networks worth 20 billion tenge have been built. In 2025, 260 km of new networks will be built, 87 km of existing water supply and sanitation networks will be upgraded, 123 km of electricity supply networks and 39 km of heat supply networks will be reconstructed. This will provide about 400,000 residents of the city with high-quality engineering infrastructure. 55.4 billion tenge is provided for these purposes in the budget of 2025.In 2025, at least 104 km of water supply networks, 73 km of wastewater disposal networks, 39 km of heat supply and 120 km of electricity supply are planned to be updated in Almaty. This will make it possible to reduce the level of deterioration of water supply and heat supply by 3% annually, and of other utility networks by 1.2%.In addition, Almaty is gradually solving long-term problems related to providing high-quality water supply. So, in May 2024, the new Balkash clean water reservoir was commissioned, a backup water supply scheme was built in July, the construction of the Kargaly reservoir was completed, and the Aksai reservoir will be commissioned in 2025. As a result, 220,000 residents of Bostandyk, Medeu and Nauryzbai districts will be provided with stable and high-quality water supply.220 km of new networks have been built and 30 km of existing networks have been upgraded to ensure high-quality water supply. In 2025, 347 km of water supply and sanitation networks will be built and modernized. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/909338

Gulmira Baigabulova, a member of the Public Council for Construction, Land Relations, Urbanism, Energy and Water Supply, shared her opinion on the adoption of a new procedure for the inspection of construction sites in Almaty."This is the third year that I have been talking about the need to return control over the construction process, and I think that the Rules for inspecting construction and Installation work are the first step towards full-fledged state control. These documents are directly related to our security. Clear inspection rules should protect residents from substandard work, and bona fide developers from unreasonable claims," the expert believes.It should be recalled that at the extraordinary XXVI session of the Almaty Maslikhat, the Procedure for visiting construction sites to inspect construction and installation works for compliance with the requirements for the construction and reconstruction of load-bearing and (or) enclosing structures was approved. The legal act is currently being registered with the Department of Justice.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/909487

Мажилис Парламента РК на пленарном заседании принял во втором чтении закон «Об особом статусе города Туркестан».Основаниями для разработки закона послужили признание города Туркестан Организацией тюркских государств духовной столицей тюркского мира, а также необходимость сохранения исторического облика города и объектов историко-культурного наследия.Основными новеллами законопроекта являются создание резервата памятников археологии города Туркестан, возмещение части затрат из бюджета для мастеров в сфере национального ремесленничества и ограничение в строительстве вокруг мавзолея Ходжа Ахмеда Ясауи.Маслихат города Туркестан будет утверждать градостроительный регламент, дизайн-код города, правила формирования архитектурного облика и градостроительного планирования, порядок использования символики на территории Туркестана и др.Акимату города будут переданы 27 компетенций по 3 направлениям. Первое из которых ориентировано на регулирование вопросов сохранения культурного достояния и духовного развития города, обеспечение сохранности объектов историко-культурного наследия.Второе на применение стандартов строительства вокруг Мавзолея и единой стилистики строительства на территории города.Третье направление нацелено на регулирование вопросов содействия туристской деятельности и создание благоприятных условий для ее развития, адаптацию транспортной и инженерной инфраструктуры для обеспечения доступности мест туристского притяжения.Кроме того, разработан сопутствующий законопроект, в рамках которого предусмотрено внесение изменений и дополнений в Земельный кодекс, Законы «Об архитектурной, градостроительной и строительной деятельности в РК», «Об охране и использовании объектов истоpико-культуpного наследия», «О туристской деятельности в РК».Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/909088

At the extraordinary XXVI session of the Maslikhat of Almaty, key documents aimed at regulating construction activities in the city were adopted — the Rules for the Development of the city's territories and the Urban Planning Regulations. These measures are aimed at creating a safe, sustainable and comfortable urban environment, preventing residential development and ensuring quality control of construction.Thus, the Building Regulations establish clear parameters for the design and construction of new facilities, as well as the reconstruction of existing ones. The number of floors for construction between Abaya and al-Farabi Avenues has been fixed: buildings of all types must not exceed 9 floors and 35 meters. The exception is unique objects. Special emphasis is placed on the preservation of historical architectural heritage and compliance with environmental requirements during construction in mountainous areas.The urban planning regulations will become the basis for the implementation of the Almaty Master Plan until 2040. The document includes measures for the zoning of territories, requirements for the placement of infrastructure facilities and parameters for the sustainable development of the urban environment. The regulation is aimed at improving the environmental situation and improving the quality of life of citizens, as well as simplifying and optimizing procedures for investors. Reducing administrative barriers and risks makes Almaty more attractive for business and stimulates the development of the construction industry. Thus, the introduction of new regulations is designed to reduce corruption risks and increase the transparency of urban planning processes.During the session, the deputies also approved the Procedure for visiting construction sites to inspect construction and installation work for compliance with the requirements for the construction and reconstruction of load-bearing and (or) enclosing structures, according to which the facts of construction and installation work without permits, deviations from the approved design estimates and the absence of notifications about the start of construction and installation work. Thus, the Procedure will make it possible to stop illegal construction at its initial stage. At the same time, the absence of a duly notified interested party at the facility is not an obstacle to conducting an inspection, unlike the norms for conducting an unscheduled inspection. The architectural and construction control and supervision authorities will continue to conduct unscheduled inspections in accordance with the Business Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. However, the innovation in detecting violations during the inspection at the next stage will allow for a prompt inspection to take action based on a letter from the district akimat.In addition, the Maslikhat approved a minimum cost of 40 tenge per 1 m2 for the management of condominium facilities and maintenance of common property for 2025. Previously, the current tariff, established in 2010, was 25 tenge per 1 m2. However, over the past 14 years, economic conditions have changed significantly, including rising prices for building materials, higher wages for employees, and improved requirements for the quality of housing services. To calculate the new minimum tariff, an approved Methodology was used, which provides for annual adjustments to account for inflation. The deputies stressed that the updated minimum tariff will ensure proper maintenance of residential facilities, improve the quality of services provided and create comfortable conditions for residents of the metropolis.At the same time, systematic work continues in Almaty to provide the population with the necessary medicines and medical products both in inpatient and outpatient settings. However, due to the lack of a financing mechanism from the national budget for the treatment of six types of oncological and orphan diseases, an increase in the number of patients, as well as the identification of new cases of diseases, it became necessary to provide additional medicines from the local budget. This applies to 5 types of drugs that patients were previously forced to purchase at their own expense. With this in mind, at the session, the deputies amended the decision of the Maslikhat, expanding the list of guaranteed free medical care. Now certain categories of citizens registered in Almaty will have access to free medical care. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/909509

At the extraordinary XXVI session of the Almaty Maslikhat, the Procedure for visiting construction sites to inspect construction and installation works for compliance with the requirements for the construction and reconstruction of load-bearing and (or) enclosing structures was approved.The draft legal act was developed by the Office of Urban Planning Control of Almaty on behalf of Almaty Akim Yerbolat Dosayev.As you know, today the architectural and construction control authorities are deprived of the opportunity to freely visit construction sites. Inspections are conducted on the basis of official requests in accordance with the Business Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.According to the approved Procedure for visiting construction sites, the facts of construction and installation work without permits, deviations from the approved design and estimate documentation and the absence of notification of the start of construction and installation work may serve as the basis for inspection. Thus, the Procedure will make it possible to stop illegal construction at its initial stage.At the same time, the absence of a duly notified interested party at the facility is not an obstacle to conducting an inspection, unlike the norms for conducting an unscheduled inspection.The architectural and construction control and supervision authorities will continue to conduct unscheduled inspections in accordance with the Business Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. However, the innovation in detecting violations during the inspection at the next stage will allow for a prompt inspection to take action based on a letter from the district akimat.It should be noted that the legal act is currently being registered with the Department of Justice.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/909478

In Almaty, during an extraordinary session of the Maslikhat, deputies approved new Rules for the development of the city, developed by the akimat in order to prevent spot construction, development of foothills, green areas and courtyards. Previously, the document was widely discussed with experts and the public. Speaking to the deputies of the Maslikhat, head of the Department of Urban Planning and Urban Studies Nurlan Buranbayev noted that the new rules imply stricter restrictions on construction and increased control by government agencies regarding the acceptance of multi-apartment residential complexes, as well as expand the functions of architectural and construction control bodies. What restrictions do the new rules provide? The number of floors for construction between Abai and al-Farabi Avenues has been fixed: buildings of all types must not exceed 9 floors and 35 meters. The exception is unique facilities, the construction of which will be allowed only if there is an architectural and urban justification for their social significance, ensuring the sustainability and environmental friendliness of design solutions, including the use of energy-efficient and resource-saving technologies. The rules also regulate the construction procedure in earthquake-prone areas and in the foothills (mountain "counters") south of VOAD, al-Farabi Avenue, Sain and Zhandosova Streets.- it is prohibited to build buildings in the strip of mountain counters, including on sites with a slope of 15 degrees or more;- the previously adopted decision on the height of buildings no higher than 12 meters and 3 floors, except for public and cultural facilities, is consolidated;- re-equipment of terraces and technical floors during reconstruction is prohibited.In addition, the requirement for the construction of housing of at least class III is fixed throughout the city with at least 1 parking space per apartment. Measures to prevent spot construction and preserve recreational areas The issue of spot placement of buildings in existing residential areas and courtyards is relevant for Almaty. If previously there was no legislative ban on the construction of facilities in green areas and playgrounds in courtyards, then such construction is prohibited in the new rules.It is also strictly prohibited to build gas stations and service stations on central city highways, near social facilities and facilities of mass visits to the population.In order to preserve the natural fund and yard recreational areas, a ban is being imposed on changing the natural landscape in order to increase the construction area, fill in foothill ravines, streams, and prune mountain counters. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/908946

An extraordinary session of the Maslikhat of the VIII convocation was held in Almaty, during which deputies approved a new Urban Planning Regulation. As Nurlan Buranbayev, Head of the Department of Urban Planning and Urban Studies, noted in his speech, the new Urban Planning Regulations were developed as part of the implementation of the Almaty Master Plan until 2040. "The city regulations define the principles of zoning the territory, construction and placement of infrastructure facilities, as well as other aspects of urban planning. It is the main instrument for regulating the development of the city and is being developed on the basis of the Master Plan, in fact, being its descriptive part," he stressed. Thus, the previous Urban Planning Regulations were adopted in 2006 and did not correspond to the current development trends in Almaty. The new document will contribute to the polycentric development of the metropolis and provide a more comfortable living environment for residents in accordance with the General Plan.One of the innovations of the developed Urban Planning Regulations is regulatory maps, such as sanitary protection zones and wind zoning, aimed at improving the environmental situation and comfort of the urban climate."Such zones have been developed for the first time. For example, the wind zoning map will make it possible to use meridian streets as ventilation corridors, that is, to correctly orient houses for better aeration of the city," the department stressed. In general, the new document increases the variability in the use of land plots to stimulate business, which creates new jobs and reduces the transport burden in the city due to the decentralization of employment. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/909472

At the extraordinary XXVI session of the Maslikhat of Almaty of the VIII convocation, deputies approved the minimum tariff for the maintenance of common property in apartment buildings. During the session, the issues of updating the tariff policy, which has not been reviewed for more than 14 years, were discussed.The minimum tariff for the maintenance of common property in Almaty was approved in 2010 by a resolution of the Akimat and amounted to 25 tenge per square meter, while its validity period was limited to one year. However, economic conditions have changed significantly since then, including rising prices for building materials, higher wages for workers, and improved requirements for the quality of housing services.As the head of the Municipal Infrastructure Development Department of Almaty, Dulat Ashkenov, noted at the session, this year the working group calculated the tariff for the management of the condominium facility and the maintenance of common property in accordance with the Methodology for calculating the minimum amount of expenses.Due to the increase in the minimum tariff for housing maintenance to support socially vulnerable segments of the population, the Department of Employment and Social Programs of Almaty city has developed a draft decision of the Maslikhat. This project, which is currently under approval, provides for the provision of additional social assistance to homeowners from socially vulnerable segments of the population.The list of mandatory services included in the Methodology for calculating the cost of managing an apartment building consists of management services, the share of which does not exceed 30%, and maintenance services, the share of which is at least 70%.The adoption of new minimum tariffs and the development of additional social support measures are aimed at creating comfortable living conditions for citizens and improving the quality of service for apartment buildings.The introduction of modern standards for housing management and maintenance will allow timely carrying out the necessary work, improving the sanitary and technical conditions of homes, as well as ensuring transparency and efficiency in the use of funds.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/909481

For the first time in 14 years, the Maslikhat of Almaty has revised the minimum tariff for housing costs.According to the Department of Employment and social programs of Almaty, a draft decision of the maslikhat of the city is being developed, aimed at providing additional social assistance in connection with the increase in the tariff for long-term housing from January 2025.Assistance will be provided to homeowners from among socially vulnerable segments of the population who are recipients of this service, whose tariff for housing and communal services was below 40 tenge per 1 sq. m.It is assumed that the amount of compensation will be 0.2 MCI. The project is currently under approval.It should be noted that on behalf of Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dosayev, from July 1, 2023, citizens from the category of socially vulnerable segments of the population will receive social assistance in connection with an increase in utility tariffs in the amount of 0.8 MCI.Recall that the issue of tariff increases was supported by the townspeople. Earlier, the Association of Cooperative Owners of Premises noted that the previous tariff rates, which have not changed since 2010, did not provide an adequate level of maintenance for houses, especially the old housing stock and the comfort level for residents. This was not enough to carry out the necessary repairs and maintenance of houses, given the rising prices of building materials such as shut-off valves (an increase of 30% over the past year), as well as other consumables such as insulation and paint.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/909489

A scientific and practical conference "30 years of maslikhats: The role of the Almaty Maslikhat in the socio-economic development of the city" was held in Almaty. The event was attended by Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev, deputies of the Senate and Maslikhat of Almaty, ex-secretaries of the Maslikhat, public and political figures.The mayor noted that over the past three decades, the role of maslikhats has increased significantly. In 2022, at the initiative of the Head of State, one of the most important political reforms was carried out. Following the results of the republican referendum, amendments to the Constitution were adopted, which outlined specific measures to improve the activities of all branches of government, including local representative bodies.In 2023, the elections to the Almaty Maslikhat were held under new rules for the first time. The deputy corps was updated by 67% and was formed according to a mixed principle. 50% were based on party lists, and 50% were self-nominated."Since 2022, we have adopted more than 20 strategic documents defining the systemic development of Almaty in all areas. These are the Rules for the improvement of the city's territory, the Rules for the maintenance and protection of green spaces, the program "Unified Standard of primary health care in Almaty until 2030", the Housing Renovation Program until 2030, Building Rules, Urban Planning Regulations and other documents. These important initiatives are the result of joint active work on permanent commissions and with deputy factions of the Maslikhat," Yerbolat Dosayev said.The mayor of the city added that in the coming years there is an important task of deep transformation and transformation of Almaty into one of the most modern megacities with a comfortable urban environment, a high level of security and attractiveness for investments and talents from all over the world.In conclusion, the Mayor of Almaty congratulated the deputies and presented them with letters of thanks.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/909525

Zhasyl Damu JSC has implemented a project to introduce separate collection of solid household waste (hereinafter referred to as MSW) on the territory of the State National Nature Parks "Kolsai Kolderi" and "Sharyn" (hereinafter referred to as GNPP).The main goal of the project is to increase the level of ecological culture and environmental awareness, as well as create conditions for the formation of a positive pattern of behavior in relations with the environment through the formation, implementation and promotion of a new concept of visitors' attitude to natural parks – "clean tourism".JSC "Zhasyl Damu", within the framework of the concept of information and image support, organized training for the staff of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs, in order to form the correct behavior among the visitors of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs regarding the collection and sorting of solid waste. The purpose of the training was to enable the staff of the GNPP to communicate the basic principles of the waste management program in an accessible and effective manner to visitors.In this regard, containers for separate collection of solid waste in the amount of 34 units and fandomates in the amount of 3 units were installed in the GNPP.Additionally, in order to improve the environmental culture, campaigning was carried out on separate waste collection, informational banners were posted, relevant animated videos were released, and the GNPP was provided with biodegradable packages in the amount of 200 thousand pieces for further distribution to visitors.The concept of the project is that containers for separate waste collection are located only at the entrance/exit of the GNPP. Upon entering the park, the visitor receives a biodegradable bag in which he collects the generated waste during the visit and throws it into specially installed containers at the exit, dividing it into fractions. For the convenience of visitors, fandomates for receiving plastic bottles are installed in the parks, which allow not only to properly sort waste, but also to receive bonuses in the form of discounts on services in most stores. This approach is aimed at increasing awareness and responsibility of each person for the preservation of natural heritage.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/909278

Today, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a briefing for media representatives at the Kazhydromet State Enterprise press center.In his speech, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Regulation and Control of the MENR of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Abdualiev informed about the environmental situation in the Republic.The journalists' questions were about compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Code, the introduction of an automated monitoring system at enterprises, environmental violations, fines, etc.A.Abdualiev elaborated on the issue of instilling a culture of "zero tolerance" for environmental pollution and environmental violations to preserve the environment.In his report, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Forestry and Wildlife of the MENR of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Kim reported on the conservation of rare and endangered species of animals.During the briefing, journalists were also able to get answers to questions about the implementation of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Responsible Treatment of Animals", in particular on transitional provisions, the ban on the activities of contact zoos and the responsibility of animal owners.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/909331

Large-sized coniferous trees have been planted in Almaty as part of the greening and environmental improvement program. Instead of 22 emergency trees, 36 Tien Shan fir trees with a height of more than 6 meters were planted on Satpayev Street.Seedlings from local nurseries correspond to the climatic conditions of the city, are highly resistant to diseases and are able to quickly adapt to an aggressive urban environment.Replacing old trees has become a necessary measure. It should be recalled that during an off-site meeting with the participation of researchers, experts, public figures and media representatives, the condition of trees along Satpayev Street was assessed. Old-age spruce trees grew on the site, which, according to the results of research, were recognized as emergency and posed a threat to the safety of citizens and the environment.The use of large-sized seedlings with a height of 4 to 6 meters makes it possible to improve the survival of trees, create a mature landscape and preserve the aesthetic appearance of city streets and parks. According to the recommendations of scientists, the planting of conifers in winter was carried out with a closed clod of earth.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/908702

The traditional Presidential New Year tree "Tangazhayp Zhana Zhyl" was held in Almaty. 400 children were invited to participate in the celebration, including orphans, children left without parental care, from low-income and large families, with special educational needs, as well as gifted children who have achieved success in studies, sports and creativity.Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev congratulated the guests of the Christmas tree on behalf of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.The festive atmosphere was set by the fairy–tale characters Olaf and the New Year's Deer. Together with the children, they set off on an exciting adventure, overcoming quests and solving riddles. The main task was to find the magic keys for the secret chest. Having solved all the mysteries and opened the chest, the children got to the fabulous performance "The Nutcracker" performed by the artists of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theater named after Abai, which became the culmination of the holiday."Today we have become part of a fabulous miracle. This mood was set by animators and contests with interesting tasks. I especially enjoyed looking for the keys that were supposed to open the magic chest. To open it and find out what was in it, we had to team up and solve the puzzles quickly. It was an exciting game, some of the tasks were difficult, but together with the other guys we solved them. This day left me with the most unforgettable impressions," said Talshyn Kudusova, a student at boarding school No. 17.The holiday program included traditional contests from Ayaz Ata and Akshakar, and at the end, the popular artist SADRADDIN performed a New Year's Song for the children."I felt like I was in a fairy tale, there was a magical atmosphere everywhere! A lot of exciting games and contests for speed, wit and courage were prepared for us. I especially remember the round where I had to perform a song to wake up a magical character and make him dance. It was a bit difficult to get through, but at the same time it was fun. I had a very good time, I even felt like the heroine of a fairy tale," said Arai Baibasarova, a student at the special boarding school No. 6.All the guests of the holiday received New Year's gifts on behalf of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/908705

In Almaty, as part of increasing the transport links of the metropolis with the agglomeration, the Department of urban mobility will launch 2 more suburban public transport routes from December 25.For example, route No. 256 will be served by high – capacity buses of the FOTON brand with the connection "Park of Culture and Recreation - Aktas village" and Route No. 249 with the connection "Tolebi/Yassawi" bus station-Shamalgan village". Carrier" ECOBUS SERVICE " LLP, planned output-7 units of rolling stock.The cost of the trip is 120 tenge, as on city routes. All buses are equipped with Onay electronic ticket system.It should be noted that in accordance with the rules for the carriage of passengers and baggage by road, these routes were provided before the competitions for servicing carriers and will operate in a test mode. As a result, changes will be made to the traffic patterns taking into account passenger traffic and the needs of the population.Recall that on behalf of the mayor of the city Yerbolat Dossayev, this year the trolleybus Park was updated by 100% due to the purchase of 112 trolleybuses. The mayor's office also purchased 600 gas buses and 100 electric buses. Since the beginning of the year, KMB has organized 18 suburban and 3 urban routes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/908707

In Almaty, lights were lit on 80 New Year trees at the same time, which marked the symbolic start of the festive season.The ceremonial lighting of the main New Year tree of the city, which is 25 meters high, took place on Abai Square in Almaty. This year, the Christmas tree of the metropolis is not a frame tree, but a trunk tree - for the first time it is made in the classical style. Six kilometers of garlands, bright balls and Christmas tree toys were used to decorate it.The weather created a special fabulous atmosphere of the ceremony, as if by order: the New Year's beauty shone under the spotlight, surrounded by a charming snowfall, and fluffy flakes gently covered the main Christmas tree of the metropolis.More than 8 thousand Almaty residents and guests of the metropolis gathered for a solemn event, where they witnessed a grandiose show with the participation of Kazakh pop stars."I came to congratulate and support the young artists. A very beautiful Christmas tree and well organized. The performances were great, and the weather was snowy, as it should be for such a holiday," said Sergey Dmitrievich, a resident of the metropolis.The concert program was opened by the BS band brass band, presenting a medley of New Year's tunes. The festive atmosphere was enhanced by the appearance of Rosa Rymbaeva on the stage. The People's Artist of the country performed the songs "It's Snowing" and "Zhuldyzdy zhana zhyl", which filled the evening with warmth and positive emotions.Nazim Abildina, Madi Rymbaev, Dinaya and Balzhan Bidash also create a festive mood for residents and guests of the city today. It is worth noting that young people are looking forward to the performances of ALPHA, Dakelot, ASTRA, Malik YES and Adil."I really love the New Year. It's such a blessing to have such events. I am very grateful to our akimat for hosting such a celebration. The snowy evening added to the atmosphere, it turned out very fabulously," said a resident of Almaty.The bright final chord of the concert will be the performance of Turar. His song "Zhana Zhyl" will complete the first big concert of New Year's events in the city, leaving the audience with pleasant impressions and anticipation of the holiday.The truly fabulous atmosphere today is created by the elements of decoration in the form of Cinderella's carriage, Gingerbread Man, reindeer and other characters, as well as bright photo zones and sparkling light installations.It should be noted that in all districts of the city, the lighting of Christmas trees was accompanied by events with concerts and activities to give a holiday to residents and guests of the metropolis.Also today, the main New Year's fair began operating on Abai Square, which will delight residents and guests of the city until January 5, 2025. Souvenirs, handicrafts and festive decorations can be found here.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/907339

A colorful concert at the Palace of the Republic marked the anniversary of the living legend of opera and cinema Bibigul Tulegenova. This year, the People's Artist and teacher turned 95 years old, of which she devoted 75 to the stage, becoming a symbol of the artistic spirit of Kazakhstan.The program of the gala evening began with a variety symphony orchestra conducted by Alexander Belyakov, who played an overture on the themes of Shamshi Kaldayakov's immortal works. The instrumental wave was picked up by the popular cellist Bagzhan October, who performed the Kazakh folk song "Yapurai".The concert was also attended by soloists of the Astana Opera State Opera and Ballet Theater and the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theater named after Abai, laureates of international competitions Damir Saduakhasov, Dana Talaspekova, Alikhan Zeynolla, Zhandarbek Yerkinbayev, Baluan Berkenov, Zarina Altynbayeva, Oleg Tatamirov, Rasul Zharmagambetov and Tahir Tazhi. They performed excerpts from operas by Mozart, Georges Bizet, Gioacchino Rossini, Alesandra Zatsepin and others. The festive atmosphere was created on the stage by the dance "Shashu" from the Saltanat ensemble.The famous romance "Bulbul" by Latif Hamidi, after which Bibigul Akhmetovna was applauded as the "Kazakh Nightingale" not only in her homeland, but also in many countries of the world, was performed this time by Honored Worker of the Republic Tolkyn Zabirova.In the finale, along with all the participants of the concert, the culprit of the celebration appeared on the stage. Bibigul Akhmetovna performed the "Table Song" from Giuseppe Verdi's opera La Traviata, as well as everyone's favorite "Song about Spring".Earlier, on December 16, the birthday of the legendary opera singer, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dosayev congratulated Bibigul Tulegenova on her 95th birthday on behalf of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/907352

This year, large-scale work is underway in Almaty to create a convenient and environmentally friendly transport system for residents and visitors of the city. During the year, the city implemented a number of important projects aimed at improving transport infrastructure, greening passenger transport and increasing road capacity. In particular, 25 km of new roads were built, the Kuldzhinsky tract was expanded to 6 lanes, 250 km of roads on 255 streets were repaired on average, 770 gas buses and 115 electric buses were purchased. Expansion of the Kuldzhinsky tract from four to six lanes: This project has doubled the capacity of the section from 40,000 cars per day to 80,000. In addition, barrier fences were installed along the edges of the road, lighting and drainage poles were moved from the roadway. Modernization of highways: In 2024, work traffic was opened at the Saina–Monke bi interchange and the radial punching of Abai Ave. A cloverleaf interchange at the intersection of Saina and Monke Bee streets is being organized in order to reduce the traffic load on two major highways at the exit from BAKAD.In addition, work continues on punching Sain Street from Ryskulov Avenue in the direction of the 3.2 km long interchange under construction. The punching should reduce the traffic load from Momyshuly Street by a third. The akimat plans to build a road with three lanes in each direction, with sidewalks and bike paths.Next year, 35 km of new roads will be built, and an average repair of 300 km of roads is planned. Transport connectivity will be ensured by the introduction of the Seifullin–Zhansugurov interchange, the punching of 2 radial and 2 main streets.The construction of a transport interchange at the intersection of Seifullin Avenue and Zhansugurova Street will increase the capacity along Seifullin Avenue by 15-20%, along Zhansugurova Street – by 15%.These works will increase the share of high-quality roads from 92% in 2024 to 95% in 2025. Efficient public transport: Improving the state of atmospheric air remains one of the most important issues on the agenda of the Akimat. Today, 60% of polluting emissions come from road transport.The work carried out by the akimat is aimed at encouraging citizens to switch to public transport, ensuring its efficiency. As a result of these measures, in 2024, the number of trips by public transport reached a record high – an increase of 33%, to 1.6 million trips per day.In 2024, 770 gas buses and 115 electric buses were purchased for environmental protection. Due to this, the average service life of buses has been reduced from 6 years to 2.5 years. The purchase of 112 trolleybuses made it possible to upgrade the trolleybus fleet by 100%.In total, passenger traffic increased by 33% to 1.6 million transactions per day in 2024.Next year, 800 gas buses and 260 electric buses will be purchased, which will reduce the average service life to 2 years. Increasing suburban routes: Almaty, as the center of the Almaty agglomeration, is extremely interested in ensuring close transport connectivity. This year, 20 new suburban routes have been organized.In 2025, it is planned to introduce a new tariff menu for public transport and new Subsidy Rules with the transition to the "Bus/km" principle. The tariff revision will allow for the introduction of free transfers, various tariff plans, and limited and unlimited travel, which will be beneficial to the public. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/907399