Over the course of two days on February 22-23, 2025, due to deteriorating weather conditions, blizzards, ice, strong winds, and zero visibility, the Ministry of Emergency Situations rescued and evacuated 380 people, including 49 children. It also removed more than 50 vehicles from the snowdrift. 153 sorties were made to conduct emergency rescue and search and rescue operations.  Storm warnings about deteriorating weather conditions and notifications about road closures were delivered to the population via SMS messages, the Ministry of Emergency Situations' Internet resources, and social networks.  It is worth noting the following rescue operations:  About 170 people were rescued in Kostanay region  On February 22, assistance was provided to foreign citizens during the day. Near the village of Kairak in the Karabalyk district, rescuers helped passengers of a bus traveling from the Republic of Tajikistan to Russia. There were 70 passengers on the bus, including 4 children. Due to a technical malfunction, the diesel fuel froze, and the vehicle could not move. Rescuers arrived at the scene together with the ZAO. Using a heater, they heated the fuel and charged the battery, after which the bus continued moving.  Also, on the night of February 23, in the Amangeldy district, 22 kilometers from the village of Amantogai, on a closed section of the Auliekol-Zhaldama highway, the Emergencies Ministry forces rescued 98 people, including 18 children. 7 rescued people, including 6 children, were taken to the heating point in the village of Amantogai. Also, 8 passenger cars were towed from a snowdrift to a cleared section of the road. In the Sarykol district, 5 kilometers from the village of Sonaly, a passenger car with 2 people on board was towed from a snowdrift to a cleared section of the road on the Sarykol-Komsomolskoye highway.  Foreign citizens rescued in Aktobe region  On February 22, rescuers also evacuated 39 people at dawn. The 112 dispatcher received a message about a bus on a closed road several kilometers from the Aiteke-bi district of the Aktobe region. Rescuers who immediately went to the scene of the call determined that there were 39 passengers on the bus. Rescuers  evacuated them to the village of Karabutak.  On February 23, the 112 control room of Aktobe region received a message that a truck had stopped due to a breakdown on a closed section of the highway 40 kilometers from the village of Badamsha in the Kargaly district and could not continue its movement. Rescuers who immediately went to the scene of the incident evacuated the frozen driver to the nearest heating station. A citizen of the Russian Federation expressed gratitude to the Kazakh rescuers.  Military personnel of the Ministry of Emergency Situations also came to the aid of foreigners. During patrolling on the Samara-Shymkent highway in the Khromtau district of the Aktobe region, a car with 4 Tajik citizens was towed by the forces of the 20982nd military unit of the Ministry of Emergency Situations to the Sherkhan campsite in the city of Khromtau. As it turned out, their vehicles broke down and could not continue their movement. Foreign citizens expressed their gratitude.  In addition, the Ministry of Emergency Situations SUV helped transport the injured person. The 112 dispatcher received a message that a man born in 1958 in Alga, Aktobe region, needed to be transported to a medical facility for surgery. Since the road was closed, it was decided to leave with the ambulance crew in the Trackol SUV.  Overcoming the difficult part of the road with a high-traffic vehicle, rescuers urgently transported the person to the city of Aktobe and handed him over to the emergency services for further hospitalization in the regional hospital.  Due to the worsening weather conditions this night, several vehicles got stuck in snow on the Samara-Shymkent and Aktobe-Atyrau-Astrakhan highways of republican significance. Rescuers evacuated 21 people, including 5 children, to the heating station and nearby settlements. They also rescued 4 people from a car stuck in the snow.  In addition, rescue operations were carried out in Atyrau, Akmola, West Kazakhstan, North Kazakhstan, and Zhetysu regions to rescue residents and remove equipment from snowdrifts.  The Emergency Situations Department patrolled difficult snowy sections of highways with high-mobility equipment for people and vehicles stuck in traffic jams. Rescuers continue to work around the clock, providing assistance to the population and ensuring safety on highways.  The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan urges citizens to take precautions, follow storm warnings, and avoid long trips in adverse weather conditions. Rural residents are advised to refrain from long walks in case of worsening weather conditions. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/944253

  Preventive and engineering work aimed at reducing the risk of flooding is being actively carried out in various regions of the country. This includes the construction and strengthening of protective dams and embankments, as well as the repair and construction of drainage systems, the replacement and installation of new water-carrying structures under roads, as well as the arrangement of canals and ditches. In dangerous areas, work is being carried out to deepen and strengthen the banks, and riverbeds are being cleaned. All these measures are aimed at increasing the safety of the population and minimizing damage from possible floods.  Thus, in the framework of the safe passage of the flood period, Astana city. Emergency Situations Department employees, together with the akim of the Baikonur district, the deputy prosecutor of the district, as well as specialists from the Kazhydromet RSE, visited the summer cottages of the Koyandy village of the Akmola region. In addition, together with employees of the Arshaly district Emergency Situations Department, they went to the Zhibek Zholy village to monitor the flood situation. Today, a dam with a length of 6.277 km, a height of 2 to 5.3 meters and a width of 12 to 34 meters is being built to protect this village from flood waters. The department's employees, together with the akim of the Nura district, Rishat Turdybekov, inspected the Gazmashapparat, Zapadnyi cottage societies, Urker residential area and snow dump, during which they identified places for digging a canal to drain melted snow from the snow dump.  The Almaty City Emergency Situations Department, together with the Kazseldenkorgau State Enterprise, conducted an aerial survey of glacial lakes from the Bolshoy Almaty River basin to the Turgen River basin, high-mountain glacial lakes, mudflow depressions and hotbeds, and landslide-prone areas. The event was aimed at monitoring the condition of water bodies, as well as preventing threats to the city's residents and infrastructure on the eve of spring snowmelt. According to the results of the aerovisual flight, it was determined that all glacial lakes are in winter mode, stationary lakes with minimal signs, and non-stationary lakes are practically empty.  In the Almaty region, mechanical cleaning of the Zharmukhambet riverbed was organized. In the Ili region, an inspection of the flood-prone area was carried out with the participation of the acting head of the regional emergency department, Dauren Orazbekov. The flood-prone area in the Zharmukhambet village was investigated, the Zharmukhambet riverbed along the “Montazhnik”, “Kirpichnik”, “Ivushka”, “Kristall” PKSTs was inspected, where mechanical cleaning of this riverbed was organized. In order to reduce the risk of flooding of private houses and ensure the unhindered passage of melted snow water, a 1.2 km long mechanical cleaning of the riverbed was carried out.  As part of preparations for the flood-prone period, a working group led by a state inspector visited the Zharma district of the Abay region. During the working trip, they visited the Ortabulak and Shar hydraulic structures. The akim of Zharma district reported on the work carried out to prevent flooding, the readiness of emergency services and the resources needed to respond to emergency situations.  Flood prevention work continues in Aktobe. The progress of measures taken to prevent spring floods was checked. Deputy Head of the Emergency Situations Department A. Zhanabergenov, together with the akim of the district, visited potentially dangerous areas in the Martok district and got acquainted with the work done. They inspected the dams built against floods in the villages of Saryzhar, Sarzhansay, Martok in Saryzhar village, the banks of the lower Elek River in Sarzhansay village, and the expansion of snowmelt channels in Martok village. These works will allow protecting settlements from floods. In addition, dams were raised, ditches and diversion channels were dug to divert snowmelt water to the villages. The condition of the Kazan-1 and Kazan-2 dams was also checked.   In Zhambyl region, as part of preparations for the spring flood period, specialists are conducting joint measurements to prevent the risk of flooding. Representatives of the branches of the Kazhydromet RSE and the Kazseldenkorgau SE, the Shu-Talas Basin Inspectorate, and the Kazsuchar RSE branch organized work on monitoring the water flow and level in the Talas River. The main goal of this event is to timely detect changes in the water level in the river, assess potential hazards, and implement necessary preventive measures. Joint measurements will allow to accurately determine the volume of water in the riverbed, coordinate the operation of hydraulic structures, and ensure the safety of the population.  Anti-flood work continues in the West Kazakhstan region. Flood prevention work is being carried out intensively in the Baiterek district.State inspector, deputy akim of the region B. Narymbetov, deputy head of the department E. Zhalelov and members of the commission inspected the work carried out in the district. Water supply lines, water collectors, and preparation passports of settlements were also checked. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/944538

These recommendations are included in the “Grains and oilseeds. Kazakhstan" research bureau developedCereal cropsThe cost of all wheat, except for the "three" with a grain value of 28+, has increased on the market.Ex-elevator, with VAT, in tenge/kgCurrent priceChangesRecommendationPossiblemaxPossible minSoft wheat 3rd class, 28 klk +110-SALE14590Soft wheat 3rd class, up to 25 klk81+3SALE9570Soft wheat 3rd class, up to 23 klk76+4SALE8560Soft wheat 4th grade, up to 20 kg71+2SALE8050Soft wheat 5th grade, up to 17k60+6SALE6535Barley 2nd grade73-SALE6035Durum (prot 14+)85-SALE12070Durum (prot 15+)102-SALE15090 Traders say that in the northern regions they offer 3rd grade wheat with a value of 25 grains from 75 to 85 thousand tenge/ton, including VAT. In Saryagash, the price for grade 4 is $173-175/ton.Oilseeds / beansIn the oilseed group, flax has become more expensive by 17 tenge/kg, sunflower and rapeseed have become more expensive in certain regions.from the elevator, with VAT, tenge/kgCurrent priceChangesRecommendationPossiblemaxPossible minFlax234+17SELL200170Rapeseed214-SELL250180Sunflower166+1SELL190160Flour138+3SELL11085Soybean193-SELL285200Mustard black/white215-SELL300200Beans (yellow)*92-SELL17080Lentils red**198-SELL220180Green lentils (large volume) **363-SELL450350 Comment:Current price is the weighted average price at which the contract is concluded at the elevator or in the wagon within Kazakhstan, including VAT. Prices may vary depending on the region, quality indicators and delivery terms.Recommendations:Stop - it is recommended to stop trading until a more favorable price is found. Sell if necessary - it is recommended to sell due to technical or financial needs.Sell - it is recommended to sell the product, since there are no profitable prospects in the near future.Maximum price - the highest price that the price can reach during the current trading season. This opinion is not final and may change depending on the situation.The minimum price is the lower limit that the crop price may reach in the current season. In Zhambyl region, it is planned to increase the area of ​​water-saving technologies introduced by 64.5 thousand hectares Last year, more than 15 thousand agricultural producers were supported in Zhambyl region. This year, 39 billion tenge was allocated to the agricultural sector. Of this, 22.7 billion tenge will be spent on subsidies, and the remaining 16 billion tenge will be spent on lending to the experience of the North Kazakhstan region and the "Aul Amanaty" program. This year, agricultural products worth 551.6 billion tenge will be produced (in 2024 - 488.5 billion tenge). It is also expected that 58 billion tenge will be invested in the industry (in 2024 - 17.5 billion tenge). In 2024, the total number of livestock in the region will be 3.6 million. The livestock population is 429.4 thousand head: including 429.4 thousand head of cattle, 3 million head of sheep, 173.9 thousand head of horses, and 1.9 million head of poultry. During the year, 226.2 thousand tons of milk, 129.9 thousand tons of meat, and 123.5 million eggs were produced. This year, livestock farming plans to produce 226.5 billion tenge worth of products. The task is to increase the number of livestock to 4.3 million heads, increase milk production to 229 thousand tons, and meat production to 135 thousand tons. At the same time, work is underway to increase the volume of eggs to 125 million pieces. Last year, 626.7 thousand hectares were planted with agricultural crops. 3.7 million tons of produce were harvested, which is a record productivity in the last 5 years. In particular, 586.4 thousand tons of grain crops, 36.2 thousand tons of oilseeds, 172 thousand tons of potatoes, 1,195.4 thousand tons of vegetables, 156.6 thousand tons of melons, 84.8 thousand tons of grain corn were harvested. 647 thousand tons of sugar beet were harvested. Water-saving technologies were introduced on 15.4 thousand hectares, bringing the total figure in the region to 55.4 thousand hectares. This year, it is planned to produce 325.1 billion tenge in crop production. Work is underway to increase the area of ​​crops in the region by 33.6 thousand hectares, bringing it to 660.3 thousand hectares. In addition, it is planned to increase the area where water-saving technologies are introduced from 55.4 thousand hectares to 64.5 thousand hectares, introduce mineral fertilizers to 83.1 thousand hectares, purchase 401 units of agricultural machinery and modernize them by 6.5%. Under the entrepreneurship direction of the "Aul Amanaty" program, it is planned to provide loans to 598 projects for 5 billion tenge. Within the framework of this project, citizens will be provided with 4 thousand sheep and 150 heads of cattle as commodity loans.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/944784

Astana, February 24, 2025 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akan Rakhmetullin met with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the Republic of Kazakhstan Luis Francisco Martinez.During the conversation, the parties discussed issues of strengthening bilateral cooperation in the political, trade-economic, investment and cultural-humanitarian spheres and contacts in multilateral formats.A. Rakhmetullin noted that Spain is a reliable strategic partner for Kazakhstan in the European Union and expressed his wish for the successful holding of the meetings of the Intergovernmental Commission and the Kazakhstan-Spain Business Council to be held in Madrid in March this year.The Spanish diplomat confirmed his intention to strengthen cooperation in all areas of bilateral relations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/944600

Today, February 23, the head of the region Nurdaulet Kilybay visited the Mangystau regional sports club for the disabled and got acquainted with its work.The mentioned sports club has been operating since 2005. Currently, 482 disabled people regularly train here. Among them are athletes with visual and hearing impairments, people with musculoskeletal injuries, special children, and athletes in the rehabilitation group.Currently, the club has two special vehicles for transporting disabled athletes. Convenient conditions have been created here for paraathletes and opportunities for the development of 15 different sports are provided. In particular, training is conducted in such sports as sitting volleyball, athletics, table tennis, powerlifting, togyzkumalak, chess, checkers, badminton, mini-football, boccia, swimming, goalball, arm wrestling, judo, and Greco-Roman wrestling.In addition, the club's athletes have achieved high results at the world and republican levels. Today, there are 2 Honored Coaches of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 15 Masters of Sports of international level, 43 Masters of Sports and 53 Candidates for Masters of Sports here.Regional Akim Nurdaulet Kilybay assigned a number of tasks to the head of the department responsible for creating favorable conditions for disabled people to engage in sports.- One club is not enough for the club for disabled people, so prepare documents for the construction of another hangar. Currently, disabled people are forced to train in different sports in different places. It is necessary to unite them and create a single sports center with all the necessary conditions. It is also necessary to attract foreign specialists, hone the skills of athletes, and improve the quality of training, - said Nurdaulet Kilybay.Press service of the akim of Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/944211

Akim of Mangystau region, Honorary President of the regional Paralympic Federation Nurdaulet Kilybai met with paravolleyball players from Zhanaozen.The athletes are participating in a training camp taking place at the regional sports club for the disabled in Aktau. They are being trained by the famous Iranian coach, London Paralympic silver medalist, three-time world champion, four-time Asian champion Ahmad Iri, who arrived in the region at the invitation of the regional akim.- Nurdaulet Igilikovich has brought a strong coach from Iran to the region and is taking care of the training of athletes with disabilities at a high professional level. The coach has been here for 10 days. He is an international master of sitting volleyball. We thank the regional head for his good deed, - said paravolleyball coach Kuralbek Seidov.It should be noted that last year, Nurdaulet Kilybay was appointed honorary president of the regional Paralympic Federation at the suggestion of athletes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/944828

The traditional "Burkasyn-2025" winter festival was organized in Astana along the Yesil River, the official website of the capital's akimat reported.The famous event did not take place in 2024 due to a sharp change in weather conditions. Now this year the mass event is being resumed. In general, the "Burkasyn" holiday has been held since 2000. Initially, 5 sports were included, but now their number is increasing, and from year to year the sports tradition is becoming a part of the capital's winter season.The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Akim of Astana, Erik Meirkhanov, and Head of the City Department of Physical Culture and Sports, Vasily Levit.“This event has become an integral part of our Astana for 24 years, occupying a special place in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle and the development of winter sports. I wish all participants good luck! Let's share the joy of winter sports together, and may the "Burkasyn" festival give us all bright emotions!” - said Deputy Akim of Astana, Erik Meirkhanov.About 1,000 participants registered for the Winter Sports Festival.During the festival, participants competed in 9 sports. They are: cross-country skiing, weightlifting, arm wrestling, belt wrestling, tug-of-war, ice hockey, auto racing, motorsports and winter football.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/944335

The “Opportunity for All” modular points are an indispensable opportunity for those looking for work in the capital. Kamshat Serik from Astana improved his knowledge of “Accounting Fundamentals” and learned how to pay taxes and submit annual reports, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.He heard about the project in one of the chats on social networks.“I read about this project in one of the chats on WhatsApp. It said that any specialty can be taught for free in a short time. Then I thought, “Why not try it?” The next day, I went to one of the points in the city, got information from specialists, and signed up for a course on “Accounting Fundamentals”. The instructors explained in simple language such areas as paying taxes and submitting annual reports correctly. In between, they answered all our questions. The main thing is that we combined theory and practice,” he said.After completing the course, our hero received a certificate like other participants.“Today, I work in a travel agency. Since it is a family business, I have to take care of some chores at the same time. For example, sometimes I work as an accountant and administrator. My goal in participating in this project is to get additional education in my field,” Kamshat said.He plans to take additional courses in trendy specialties in the future.“This is a project that will benefit many, and most importantly, it is free. Therefore, through this project, you can master any specialty in a short time. I am very grateful to the organizers,” he concluded.It should be noted that residents of Astana between the ages of 18 and 50 can register for the JolTap project and study digital and labor specialties for free in the summer.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/944340

In Astana, 69 multi-storey residential buildings were overhauled under the state program for 2022-2024, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.In addition, elevators in 55 buildings were repaired or replaced during this period."Major repairs of common property are divided into two types - minimal and maximum types of work. The minimum type of work includes the repair of the roof, entrance and basement of the residential building with the installation of an automated system for regulating heat consumption and general meters of heat energy in the house, as well as the creation of an accessible environment for people with limited mobility, taking into account the technical capabilities of the building.The maximum type of work is the repair of the roof, entrance, basement, facade, repair (replacement) of elevator equipment with the mandatory installation of an automated system for regulating heat consumption and general heat meters in the house, installation/re-equipment of general engineering networks and fire safety systems of residential buildings, as well as the creation of an accessible environment, taking into account the technical capabilities of the building, - said Gulvira Abetova, Deputy Director of Orken Kala LLP.The decision to participate in the overhaul of the common property of the condominium facility, the repair (replacement) of elevators at the expense of a state budget loan must be made by the owners of apartments and non-residential premises in an apartment building at a general meeting.Then the fact of participation in the program not only, but also the amount of costs imposed on each apartment, non-residential premises should be approved. It is determined depending on the size of the areas of all residential and non-residential premises.In addition, at the general meeting, the owners of apartments and non-residential premises must determine the period for the return of budget funds. According to the rules, it can be from 7 to 15 years. There is also an estimate of costs, service providers and responsible persons when accepting work, including hidden types of work.“Major repairs are ongoing in Astana. Residents can apply by contacting Orken Kala LLP, which is the operator of this program,” Abetova noted.It should be noted that since 2011, a state program for the major repair of residential buildings has been operating in Astana at the expense of local budget funds. Any multi-storey building in need of repairs can apply for a budget loan for this purpose.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/944696

Ethnic Kazakhs - citizens of other countries - were issued 65 "Ata Zholy" cards, which give them the right to live and work in Kazakhstan for 10 years. Business immigrants who are ready to develop their business in the country received 27 cards, and in-demand specialists became owners of 38 such cards."No matter where Kazakhs live, their only homeland is Kazakhstan. Therefore, it is always important for us to support our compatriots living abroad," said the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.Among the recipients of the "Ata Zholy" card are physicists, mathematicians, chemical technologists, maxillofacial surgeons, pediatricians, etc. There are specialists who came from such foreign countries as Russia, Germany, Mongolia, China, Great Britain, USA, Israel, France, Netherlands, Finland, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.The purpose of introducing the "Ata Zholy" card is to strengthen ties with their historical homeland, preserve national traditions, and attract professionals and successful businessmen to the country to realize their potential in Kazakhstan. This Card is issued to ethnic Kazakhs living abroad while retaining the citizenship of their country of origin.Holders of the “Ata Zholy” card upon entering the country receive a residence permit for a period of 10 years and independently choose the region of settlement for the purpose of carrying out labor activity or doing business.Ethnic Kazakhs with the “Ata Zholy” card, being citizens of another country, have equal rights with citizens of Kazakhstan and blood relatives.Holders of the “Ata Zholy” card (and their family members) have the following rights:- to receive services and social payments in medical institutions within the guaranteed volume of medical care;- to find employment in the territory of Kazakhstan in accordance with the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Population Migration”;- to carry out entrepreneurial activities in the territory of Kazakhstan in accordance with the Entrepreneurship Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan and other legal acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan;- to receive free secondary education in state educational organizations, competitive admission to state secondary specialized and/or higher educational institutions in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Education” receive basically free secondary specialized and/or higher education, receive paid education in private educational institutions;- receive legal assistance guaranteed by the state in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Legal Services and Legal Aid”;- obtain citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan in a simplified manner in accordance with international treaties and legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of citizenship.Persons with an “Ata Zholy” card do not have the right to be elected to the Parliament and maslikhats of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as to vote in elections, participate in republican referendums, and are not accepted for civil service.If the holder of the “Ata Zholy” card obtains citizenship of Kazakhstan, the Card will be recognized as invalid.Let us recall that, by order of the Head of State, the “Ata Zholy” card, which has been implemented since July 2023, has been implemented for ethnic Kazakhs living abroad, which has worked out the issue of easy entry/exit to the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/944395

At a meeting of the staff, where issues of mass sports development in the region were discussed, the head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports Meirambek Makhambetov proposed opening a "Mass Sports Development Center" in each district of the region.The proposal is aimed at increasing the accessibility of sports events and facilities for residents, as well as attracting more people, especially young people, to regular physical education classes."The work of the center will be aimed at organizing mass sports events, promoting sports projects, modernizing industry sports competitions, holding school and student leagues, as well as developing sports urbanism. The creation of such centers in each district will help improve sports infrastructure, increase the number of people involved in sports, and provide access to quality sports services, including for people with disabilities. Special attention will be paid to the effective organization of leisure time for people of retirement age, which will allow not only to maintain physical health, but also to improve the quality of life of the older generation,” explained Meirambek Makhambetov.According to the head of the department, today 407 thousand people, which is 43% of the region's population, are systematically involved in sports. Last year, 2,971 sports events were organized, in which more than 394 thousand people participated.In 2025, it is planned to open a sports complex for people with disabilities in Aktobe, which will develop at least 22 sports, which will significantly increase the accessibility of sports activities for this category of the population.It should be noted that this year, competitions in Kazakh wrestling, archery, tug-of-war, asyk shooting and langi shooting will be held in the region on the occasion of the National Sports Day, scheduled for March 20. It is also planned to hold a “Running Marathon” on June 1 and the “Wrestling Stars” project to promote freestyle wrestling. On August 16, Sports Day - the project "Kazhimukan Zholy" will be organized. In September, an international tournament in audaryspak will be held in honor of the 350th anniversary of Möngke Bi.The regional akim instructed to work out the idea of ​​opening "Mass Sports Development Centers". He noted the need to strengthen the work of the Sports Council and attract more young people to regular physical education, starting with children. The akim also spoke about the importance of developing Paralympic sports and creating conditions for people with disabilities, including opening a sports complex for them."The development of mass sports is not only the creation of sports facilities, but also the formation of a healthy lifestyle among the population. We need to work on improving infrastructure, training specialists and supporting sports initiatives at all levels. This will help us not only strengthen the health of the nation, but also increase the level of sports achievements in the international arena," the akim said. An expanded staff meeting was held under the chairmanship of Akim of Abai region Berik Uali. The meeting, attended by city and district akims via video, discussed the progress of flood preparations, the return of unused lands, and the effective use of budget funds.At the meeting, the regional akim's advisor, the head of the department, and the executive secretary of the Abay regional branch of the AMANAT party, who had monitored the situation in 9 flood-prone districts of the region on the direct instructions of the regional akim, reported to the regional head.Reporting on the current situation in the Zharma, Aksuat, and Kokpekty districts, the regional akim's advisor proposed not to collect water in the Shar reservoir in the Zharma district until the first flood has passed, and to extend the dam outside the city of Shar. The residents of Tassai village and other settlements of the Kokpekty district expressed the need to expand the Karagandykol bypass road and extend the water dam in the Kokzhaiyk village to ensure uninterrupted access during floods.The regional head, who got acquainted with the flood preparations in the Borodulikha, Beskaragai, Abai, Zharma, Aksuat, Kokpekty, Urzhar, Makanchy, and Ayagoz districts, instructed to take the warnings into account and intensify the work.“I have specially sent experienced leaders who have been akims for many years, who know the situation of the region well, to the flood-prone areas that were flooded last year. Their warnings are justified. District akims, please take strict control of the work on flood prevention, clearing water channels and pipes from snow and complete it as soon as possible. Melted snow water and water coming from the steppes should not be left unattended. I got acquainted with the life and work of the cities of Semey, Kurchatov and the Abai and Ayagoz districts and monitored the flood preparations. "I plan to visit other districts in the future," the regional akim said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/949757

The Ministry of Transport is constantly working to expand the geography of flights and increase the number of flights on existing routes.This year Starting from May 29, the Kazakh airline "SCAT" plans to open a new route to Egypt on the Shymkent - Cairo route.The flights will be operated twice a week (on Mondays and Wednesdays) on Boeing 737-800 and Boeing MAX 8 aircraft.The opening of air traffic is expected to contribute to the further development of cooperation between the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/944519

The Republican meeting of the Council of Elders "The Teachings of Elders - the Guarantee of a Fair Society" dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan was held in the House of Friendship in Karaganda.The event is aimed at strengthening public harmony and national unity, organizing ethnic groups based on the principles of civic identity, discussing the implementation of the "Honest Citizen" project of the People's Congress of Kazakhstan and events dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the People's Congress of Kazakhstan.The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Culture and Information and the scientific intelligentsia, representatives of the regional Chairmen of the Council of Elders, members of the Council of Mothers of the National Assembly of Kazakhstan, youth and other public figures participated.Also, during the event, an expanded meeting of the Council of Elders was held on the topic "An honest citizen is the basis of social unity", where speakers from various fields of activity spoke and discussed effective ways to improve the work of the National Assembly of Kazakhstan.Professors and academicians also explained the tools of the nation-building mechanism, the historical foundations of strengthening the unity of Kazakhstani society and the nation.As part of the meeting, the participants met with members of regional ethno-cultural associations. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/944197

A competition for representatives of the domestic film industry will begin on March 5. Within the framework of the competition, financial support will be provided to film projects that are candidates for recognition as national films.The goal of the competition is to create films that reflect the traditional values ​​of the people, meet national interests, ideology, and raise topical issues.Previously, the Center announced priority themes on January 5. In particular, “Our Homeland”, “Environment”, “Law and Order”, “History and Lessons”, “Friendship”, “Women's Rights, Child Safety”, “Honest Citizen”, “Heroes of Modern Times”, “Unity and Peace”, etc. themes can be taken as a basis.This year, the competition will be held in three genres:Feature films - projects ranging from the themes of homeland, family, hard work and patriotism to films for children, animation of Kazakh fairy tales and films about space.Animation - projects promoting national values, friendship, honor and courage, and respect for parents.Documentary films - films about state anniversaries, achievements in science, ecology, IT technologies, culture and prominent figures.Let us remind you that since 2024, new rules for selecting film projects have come into effect in Kazakhstan. According to these rules, the competition process will take place in two stages.In the first stage, scripts (for feature and animated films) or script plans (for documentary and chronicle films) will be considered.After successfully passing the first stage, in the second stage, script authors must collect and submit a complete set of film project documents.If the applicant does not submit a complete set of documents, 3 working days will be given to correct and supplement the errors.On March 13, the acceptance of applications will end and the projects will be submitted to the expert council. After the competition applications are submitted to the expert council, the Center will notify all candidates who meet the selection rules. Then the pitching will take place.The pitching will be held in an open format and the Expert Council will contribute to making a fair decision in each category. The Center will submit the conclusions of the Expert Council for consideration by the interdepartmental commission.Information regarding all stages of the competition will be available on the center's website and official accounts on social networks. These measures are designed to ensure transparency in the selection of film projects that will receive state support.It should be noted that at the beginning of the year, the composition of the Expert Council under the Cinema Center was updated.The Ministry will continue its work on the development of national cinematography, creating conditions for the production of high-quality, imaginative, and meaningful films.For more information, please call +7 (7172) 72 56 69. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/944737

On March 1, a gala concert dedicated to the 55th anniversary of the "Flowers" ensemble will be held at the Roza Baglanova Kazakh Concert State Academic Concert Organization.The concert program will include specially developed exclusive instrumental and choreographic performances and a presentation of a new choreographic composition, original songs, duets with famous artists, and new interpretations of classical art.The event will be attended by the brightest stars of the Kazakh pop scene, the "Astana" The Kazakh State Folklore Ensemble "Sazy", the State Theater "Astana Musical", the ethno-folklore ensemble "TURAN", the "Samga" group and the "Gulder" ensemble will participate.It should be noted that the "Gulder" ensemble was founded in 1970, and on March 1, 2023, the new composition of the group gave a presentation concert. Since its establishment, the ensemble has toured countries such as China, India, Germany, Japan, Cuba, Bulgaria, Mongolia, Israel, Southeast Asia, and presented concert programs in the direction of pop and musical revue to the public. Press Committee of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/944783

In February of this year, a law was signed that requires the training of mentors for orphans and children left without parental care. Training is provided by mentoring organizations at their own expense. In 2024, a mentoring institute was introduced in Kazakhstan, aimed at supporting orphans and children left without parental care. This mechanism will allow preparing students of educational organizations for independent living from the age of 10.«Training mentors is an important step in providing quality support and assistance to children left without parental care. "We are confident that this event will allow us to create an effective system of mentoring that will contribute to the socialization of children and prepare them for independent living," noted Nasymzhan Ospanova, Chairperson of the Committee for the Protection of Children's Rights of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Citizens of the country who have reached the age of majority and meet the requirements for guardians can apply to become mentors. After completing mandatory training, mentors are issued a certificate confirming their qualifications. Then, a formal agreement is concluded between the mentor, the guardianship and trusteeship body, as well as the educational organization. In the future, the mentoring system will become an important part of the support system for children who find themselves in difficult life situations. This will help them adapt to society without problems and bSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/944309

Akim of Atyrau region Serik Shapkenov met with Raisin of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in Kazan. The meeting, which is part of a working visit of the delegation from Atyrau region, is aimed at strengthening interregional cooperation and developing relations between Russia and Kazakhstan, the press service of the regional akim reports.Speaking at the meeting, Serik Shapkenov expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and emphasized the importance of cooperation in the petrochemical sector:“Atyrau is the oil capital of Kazakhstan, and Tatarstan has extensive experience in this area. We highly appreciate the technologies and practices you have established. We need to accelerate the development of the petrochemical complex, and in this process, taking as a basis successful methods and approaches that have proven their effectiveness will be an important strategic step. We are interested in studying best practices and implementing them in our region,” the regional governor said.The parties discussed the prospects for economic and industrial partnership, exchanged experience in implementing modern technologies, and also discussed the possibilities of partnership in energy, petrochemicals, mechanical engineering, light and food industries, IT, and other strategic areas.The President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov noted the high potential for joint work:“The heads of state Vladimir Putin and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev have been actively supporting partnership at the regional level. We value the kinship relations between us. Kazakhstan is one of Tatarstan's leading foreign partners." The meeting also focused on issues related to the development of the industrial zone, investment attractiveness, as well as creating a comfortable environment in cities and villages. The delegation of Atyrau region visited a number of industrial facilities during a two-day visit initiated by the Chairman of the Tatarstan, and got acquainted with the work of the petrochemical, IT industries, and educational institutions. The negotiations resulted in the implementation of joint projects aimed at the economic development of Atyrau region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/945559

The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with relevant state bodies and akimats, discussed measures to stabilize prices for socially significant food products. During the meeting, First Deputy Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aizhan Bizhanova noted that the dynamics of the growth of prices for food products has begun to slow down.According to the National Bureau of Statistics, as of February 18 of this year, the price index for food products increased by 2.6%, and by 0.4% in the last week, while 2 weeks ago this figure was 0.6%.During the week, a decrease in prices was observed for corn (-0.2%), chicken (-0.1%), rice (-0.4%), potatoes (-0.4%), eggs (-0.5%) and carrots (-0.7%). Prices for bread and milk are stable. Low rates of price growth were recorded in Almaty, Akmola, East Kazakhstan and West Kazakhstan regions.Regional akimats are actively working to organize agricultural fairs. These measures will help reduce prices and provide the population with affordable food products. The First Deputy Minister noted the need to strengthen these measures before the start of the new harvest.During the meeting, joint decisions were made to organize regular fairs in places convenient for the population, involving agricultural producers without intermediaries, as well as to organize the purchase of sunflower oil from the funds of the Food Corporation Joint-Stock Company at affordable prices. In addition, algorithms for effective interaction with meat producers and cattle slaughterhouses in the regions and further sale of product volumes at trade facilities were discussed. The Turkestan region expressed its readiness to form a list of cabbage producers to organize the purchase of early-ripening cabbage under contracts.The issues of compliance with tax legislation among trade entities were also discussed.It should be noted that from mid-March, a fine will be imposed instead of a warning for exceeding the trade mark-up for socially significant food products. This will increase the responsibility of trade entities and strengthen administrative discipline.The Ministry of Trade and Integration continues to take necessary measures to stabilize prices for socially significant food products in the Republic of Kazakhstan, while monitoring prices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/944360

10 of them are asphalt-concrete with a crushed stone mastic coating. The total length of the streets is 18 kilometers. In addition, medium repair work will be carried out on a number of streets in the Bogenbay Batyr, Bekbolatsai, and Kostangeldy microdistricts.The streets where asphalting work will be carried out are as follows:- Alashakhan Avenue (from Beibitshilik Avenue to Baikonurov Street),- Beibitshilik Avenue (from Garishkerler Bak Road to Deev Street),- Momyshuly Street (from Seifullin Street to Beibitshilik Avenue),- Satpayev Street (from Abai Street to the bypass),- Saryarka Street (from Ulytau Street to A-16),- Ulytau Street (from Satpayev Street to Abai Street),- Abai Street (from Saryarka Street to the bypass),- Shevchenko Street (from Amanzholov Street to Garishkerler Bak Road),- Zhanasov Street (from Ulytau Street to Baikonurov Street),- Karaganda Street (from Baikonurov Street to Ulytau Street),- Zheltoksan Street (from Abai Street to the traffic light of the CHP),- Sadovoye Koltso Street (from Zheltoksan Street to Kholmetsky Street),- Central Street of Kabanbay Batyr Microdistrict,- Stroiteley Tuyuk Street (NT AB).It is planned to carry out medium repair work on Bogenbay Batyr y.a. (Shinturinov, Zavodskaya, Shchors, Vodoprovodnaya, Sholokhov, Imanzhanov, Maykutov Streets), Karazhar and Esenberlin Streets, Bekbolatsai and Kostangeldy y.a. (5 streets).Tenders have been announced today, work will begin in mid-April.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ulytau/press/news/details/944780

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