It has become a tradition in Karaganda to celebrate the holiday of welcoming spring, Mertsishor. This year, the Romanian culture festival of the same name is being held for the eleventh time. The cultural event, which unites the ethnic communities of the region, is timed to coincide with Thanksgiving Day and is dedicated to two anniversaries - the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and the 20th anniversary of the regional Romanian society "Dacia".The "Martsishore-2025" festival will begin on February 28 with a friendship lesson "Strength in Unity". The meeting with students will be held at Lyceum No. 2 in Karaganda.On March 1, Thanksgiving Day, the festival organizers invite Karaganda residents and guests of the city to the Friendship House. The program is extensive: a concert, a demonstration of Romanian clothes and lifestyle, a book exhibition and a photo booth. The guest of the festival is Lenuta Georgieta, Honored Artist of the Republic of Moldova. The famous Moldovan singer has been touring different countries on stage for more than a quarter of a century.The gala concert will feature songs and dances of different peoples. The ensemble "Dorule" and other ethno-groups, as well as the exemplary choreographic ensembles "Volshebnaya strana" and "Kuanysh" will perform.Admission to the festival is free.The regional Romanian society "Dakia" has been operating in Karaganda since April 2005. For many years, the ethno-community was headed by Nikolai Plushkis. Now his name has been given to the "Mercishor" festival.The ancient Mercishor holiday is celebrated in Moldova and Romania. In many ways, it is similar to Nauryz and symbolizes the beginning and renewal of spring. During the holiday, it has become a tradition to give each other boutonnieres made of white and red threads. Red symbolizes life and love, and white - purity and spirituality.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/941850

This year, a green entrance will appear in Karaganda and a pedestrian mobility map will be created. Special attention was paid to the completion of projects aimed at creating comfortable conditions for city residents.This year, landscaping work will be completed at three important facilities in the Kazybek Bi district. This is the square in front of the K. S. Stanislavsky Russian Drama Theater. An open space will be created here by rebuilding the retaining wall, building a convenient staircase, and moving the stops to the edge of the square. Historical benches, garbage cans, and lamps will be installed, and trees will be planted.As noted by the district akim, Yeraly Ospanov, this facility is an experimental site: for the first time, natural granite paving slabs will be used here.In addition, the shortcomings of the new park on Saryarka Street in the Southeast will be eliminated and work will be completed. And the most important project is the landscaping of Bukhar Zhyrau Avenue, which will be convenient and attractive for city residents.This year, special attention was paid to the comfortable movement of pedestrians. A mobile pedestrian map has been developed, based on data on the most loaded routes in the Southeast. First of all, it is planned to improve the flower garden on Shakhterler Avenue (from the BUM shopping center to the clinic No. 3), as well as the Buketov flower garden near the Norma store. Pedestrian paths will be renovated, lighting will be installed, and access to socially significant facilities will be ensured.One of the important projects will be the construction of a green entrance to the city from the Almaty highway - from the arch to the Orthodox Church. It is planned to plant about 2,800 trees in two rows along the road. Now the experts' conclusions on the suitability of the soil for planting are awaited. Tree planting is also carried out as part of compensatory planting for cutting down trees in the old park near the school at Bolshoy Mikhailovka station.– All compensatory tree planting will be under strict control, – the district akim noted.In the Kazybek bi district, 61 projects are planned to be implemented this year under the “Budget with People’s Participation” program. Applications can be submitted until March 10 at the following link gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda-rayon-im-kazybek-bi. The program will finance not only the repair of courtyards and flower gardens, but also the installation of lighting, parking lots and fountains. The authorities call on residents to actively participate in creating a comfortable urban environment. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/941866

SATBAYEV UNIVERSITY AND INDRIVE SIGNED AN AGREEMENT TO CREATE THE INVISION U PROJECTSatbayev University and InDrive are creating the inVision U faculty, which will provide free higher education to talented graduates from Kazakhstan and Central Asia. All students will receive free education, and low-income students will be provided with scholarships to cover dormitory accommodation, meals, and travel expenses in addition to tuition.In September 2024, at a meeting with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the head of InDrive initiated the opening of the inVision U University for 400 students. It will train specialists in IT, marketing and media, science, and other fields. To implement this project, an autonomous faculty will be created at the Institute of Project Management of Satbayev University, which will train future leaders of the social sphere and business. Training will be based on interdisciplinary communication, project work, and solving pressing problems of society.InDrive will unlock the potential of young people and allow them to contribute to the prosperity of society. The program will begin in September 2025, with students taking the Foundation course and studying English, mathematics, and IT.“InVision U is an educational institution that offers innovative projects and provides talented students with the opportunity to receive free education, regardless of their social status. A preparatory year is provided for those from rural areas. Working together with Satbayev University, we plan to open a separate campus in Almaty. This project will increase the international reputation of our country and is intended to expand to other regions in the future,” said Arsen Tomsky, founder of InDrive and head of the inVision U program. “As a research university, it is important for our students to be able to receive education in future-oriented innovative fields. They study in dual degree programs at PennState and CityU, study logistics and railways in China, and also undergo dual training programs at domestic industries. This will allow our students to continue the leadership tradition of Satbayev University,” shared Satbayev University Rector Meiram Begentayev.InVision U will support graduates by helping them launch startups and social initiatives after graduation. Education is conducted in three languages ​​- English, Kazakh, and Russian.“Thanks to the partnership with Satbayev University, students will gain advanced knowledge and skills by combining academic experience and innovative teaching methods. The inVision U curriculum covers the fields of science, technology, society, marketing and media, as well as public administration. Students will develop not only problem-solving skills, but also the professional and flexible skills necessary to find sustainable solutions, working in interdisciplinary teams,” said inVision U President Andrew Wachtel.Applications for the Foundation Program will open on April 15, 2025, and will close on August 1. The program will launch on September 1, 2025. Undergraduate Program studies will begin on September 1, 2026. More information can be found on the official website of inVision U: www.invisionu.education.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/941688

The "Burkasyn-2025" festival will be held in Astana on February 23. The event will be held as part of the annual winter festival program in 9 sports, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Participants of the festival will compete in the following sports:Ski racing;Pulling;Arm wrestling;Belt wrestling;Tug of war;Pimaly hockey;Winter football;Auto racing;Motor racing.All interested and healthy people can participate in the competition. When registering, you must have an identity document with you.Registration for ski races is organized 30 minutes before the start of the race, according to the race schedule, at the venue.Starting numbers for ski race participants are issued 30 minutes before the start of the race for each age group.The race will be held in compliance with sanitary standards and safety measures.Winners and prize-winners in each age group will be awarded diplomas, medals and valuable prizes.The festival will begin on February 23 at 11:00 in the "Triathlon Park". Registration time: 09:00. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/941198

Snow removal work is carried out non-stop in Astana. The city's utilities are working in an enhanced mode around the clock, the official website of the Astana akimat reports.On the morning of February 19, 2,557 road workers and 1,282 units of special equipment were deployed for snow removal.On the night of February 19, 24,858 cubic meters of snow were removed from the capital to snow dumps in 1,929 flights.Since the beginning of the winter season, 6,025,262 cubic meters of snow have been removed from the city in 487,388 heavy truck flights.First of all, in accordance with the rules, places with very high traffic are cleared to avoid traffic jams on the roads. Also, areas with medium traffic - squares, areas near train stations, sidewalks, entrances to social facilities, etc. will be cleaned.Cleaning of central streets, places where passenger transport routes pass, stops and sidewalks is also a priority.There are several equipped snow polygons in the city. They are equipped with a system for reading license plates of dump trucks, video surveillance cameras are installed here, and lighting is turned on.We ask residents and guests of the capital to be careful on the roads, follow safety rules, and not go on long trips if there is a storm warning.In case of an emergency, please call "112".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/941318

On February 18-20, anti-fraud cybercrime prevention measures are being held in Astana's shopping and entertainment centers. The event was organized by the capital's police department, the official website of the city administration reports.Police officers will conduct explanations to familiarize the population with types of cybercrime and increase their financial literacy.Experts noted the importance of constantly updating device security, using more reliable passwords, and being careful when connecting to unprotected Internet networks.The Astana police department is conducting explanations on distributing booklets that protect against fraudsters, involving volunteers."During the operational-search activities, 5 fraudulent schemes were revealed, as well as 10 previously committed crimes. For the purpose of prevention, mass distribution of warning materials was organized. Propaganda work is being carried out on the streets of the city. Volunteers, bloggers, media representatives and celebrities were involved in the campaign,” noted the head of the Cybercrime Department, police lieutenant colonel Talgat Bulegenov.He also named the most common types of fraudulent schemes.“The most common are calls on behalf of security specialists from banks, law enforcement agencies, the National Security Committee, and mobile operators. They also hack WhatsApp messenger accounts, and then start sending messages asking for money on behalf of the victim. Those who sell goods or services through the OLX.kz, Satu.kz trading platforms often fall under the sights of fraudsters. Here, fraudsters often ask to transfer an advance payment for the goods or follow a link to its delivery. I would like to note that selling goods through social networks Instagram and TikTok is a favorite place for fraudsters. As a rule, fake versions of accounts are opened, where they ask to pay the full cost of the goods. "Fraudsters also often lure people into investing in cryptocurrency and securities," warned Talgat Bulegenov.He recommends that fraudsters immediately contact the police. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/941590

Work to provide local residents with housing continues systematically in the Turkestan region.The meeting, chaired by the akim of the Turkestan region, Nuralkhan Kusherov, The issues of provision and housing stock were widely analyzed, and the condition of apartment buildings was discussed.The head of the region strictly warned against improving the mechanism for providing housing to residents and preventing irregularities in the housing queue.– The main goal is to provide the population with housing within the financial means. I instruct the district and city akims to consider a new mechanism for providing the population with housing and to make proposals within the framework of the regional program. Housing should be provided to families in real need. Effective use of state funds is the main task. Therefore, monitoring work should be strengthened. It is better to direct funds to projects that are necessary for the population, rather than financing ineffective projects. Systematize the repair and maintenance of facades of apartment buildings, - said Nuralkhan Kusherov.At the meeting, the head of the Regional Department of Energy and Housing and Communal Services, Ruslan Muzdybekov, touched upon current issues in the sector and reported on the housing queue. According to him, today there are more than 67,400 people on the housing queue in the region. In addition, an inventory of citizens in the queue was carried out, and 17,062 people were released from the home queue.As a result of intensive construction work in the region, 7,766 citizens on the housing waiting list were provided with communal housing between 2018 and 2024. In addition, about 11,500 citizens received mortgage housing. Last year, 1 million 153,800 square meters of housing were commissioned.Local akimats have provided other opportunities for obtaining housing. Last year, 40.5 million tenge was allocated from the local budget for housing certificates. In particular, 20 million tenge was allocated from the local budget for the purchase of housing in the city of Turkestan, 5 million tenge each in the Otrar and Tolebi districts, 7.5 million tenge in the Sairam district, and 3 million tenge in Sauran. This certificate provides for the state to pay a 10% down payment for purchasing mortgage housing.By order of the Head of State, a mechanism for subsidizing 50% of housing rent has been introduced. In accordance with the established conditions, disabled people of groups 1 and 2, orphans, families with children with disabilities and large families can receive housing subsidies. Today, the number of subsidy recipients is 2,407 families. As a result of monitoring work on the targeted use of funds, the level of subsidy recipients has decreased by 61%. These works will continue systematically.It should be noted that this year, a total of 1 million square meters of housing will be commissioned is planned.Press service of the governor of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/941091

Work is underway to create a modern open-air archaeological park "Kultobe settlement". Akim of the Turkestan region Nuralkhan Kusherov visited the settlement and listened to the proposals and opinions of specialists regarding the project. He instructed those responsible for the project to study foreign experience in this area, learn from its advantages, and carry out the work with high quality.Today, the metal structures and dome roofs of the Kultobe settlement have been installed. Infrastructure has been installed around it. These works are being carried out in strict accordance with UNESCO requirements.In the near future, a proposal has been made to build buildings with a reception center and a museum in the Kultobe settlement. These buildings will present archaeological monuments of the Kanly era, the Middle Ages, and the Kazakh Khanate, as well as information about that period to the public. In addition, interactive walls may be installed and the latest technology may be introduced.In general, the concept of this project is still being discussed and an appropriate decision made. It is expected that in the future, the city of Turkestan will be replenished with another historical and tourist center. The town with a deep history will be promoted to the public, and the ancient settlements and relics found here will be presented to the attention of tourists.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/941141

Work is continuing to provide the settlements of the Sairam district of the Turkestan region with Internet access.Last year, base stations were installed in 21 settlements in the district by mobile operators Beeline and Kcell. More specifically, 4 base stations were installed by the Beeline operator, and 21 base devices were installed by Kcell. In particular, base stations with 4G technology were installed in the settlements of Akbulak, Arys, Zhibek Zholy, Karasu, Karabulak, Karamurt, Kaynarbulak, Kutaris, Kolkent and Mankent rural districts.This year, it is planned to install new base stations in 8 settlements in the Sairam district. Currently, work is underway to improve the quality of mobile Internet in the villages of M. Orazaliyev and Shapyrashty, which are part of the Kolkent rural district.In addition, a 5G network was launched in the Aksukent rural district, the district center. This network will allow residents of the district to connect to high-quality Internet.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/941296

The city of Turkestan is developing day by day, and new facilities are being built. However, any construction must be carried out in accordance with legal requirements. Mukhit Koshenov, Head of the Architecture and Urban Planning Department of the Turkestan City Akimat, met with design organizations, technical supervisors and contractors and discussed current issues in the construction industry.Construction is not only the beauty of the city, but first of all the safety of residents. Therefore, strict control is being exercised over facilities being built illegally and without permits. As a result of monitoring and control work, the following data was revealed:112 business facilities were put into operation without being fully completed. Most of them are located along Tauke Khan Avenue, Tauelsizdiktin 10 Zhildy Street, S. Kozhanov, S. Erubayev Streets, and Kyzylorda and Kentau highways. If 14 objects are demolished by a court decision, the administrative fine imposed is 29,942,120 tenge (7,475 MCI)List of documents required for construction:Land plot document - an act granting permission to construct the object.Architectural and planning assignment - a project that determines compliance with urban planning.Sketch project - an initial drawing of the building.Working project that has passed the expert examination - a document confirming quality and safety.Permission to start construction and installation work - a mandatory state permit.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/941298

The marathon, which began yesterday in the village of Myrzakent, as part of the implementation of the concept of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for the development of ecological culture "Clean Kazakhstan" for 2024-2029, continued today in the Zhanazhol rural district.The cleaning event was attended by the acting akim of the village Myrza Musa, the deputy of the district maslikhat elected from this district Zhanbolat Sattarov, village biys Abdi Mugalbekov and Tillya Faiziev, and residents of the district.More than 8 tons of ash and garbage were removed during the marathon, which was dumped at a landfill for solid household waste in the district. The roads and footpaths were put in order, ditches and irrigation systems were cleaned. In addition, 2 vehicles and 120 people participated in the event. The environmental campaign was held at a high level.During the event, Aktore Kurmanbay, an employee of the rural district's house of culture, expressed his full support for the initiative of the Head of State and called on all Kazakhstanis to keep our homeland clean and respect our native land. He also sent a cleanliness challenge from Zhanazhol rural district to residents of Zh. Nurlybayev rural district.Press service of the akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/941304

Fayzulla Baidullaev was appointed to the position of Head of the Department of Agriculture of the Turkestan region. The head of the department was introduced to the team by the head of the regional akim's office, Yerkebulan Daulbayev, and wished him success in his work.Fayzulla Baidullaev was born in 1985 in Shymkent. He has a higher education. He graduated from M. Auezov South Kazakhstan State University with a degree in "Banking" and Shymkent University with a degree in "Jurisprudence".He began his career in 2005 as a specialist in the sector of Alliance Bank JSC - EBRD. From 2007 to 2009, he worked as a chief specialist in the sector of Alliance Bank JSC - EBRD. In 2009-2016, he held the positions of leading specialist of the crediting department through CT of the South Kazakhstan branch of the Agricultural Credit Corporation JSC, chief specialist of the lending department, and consultant to credit partnerships. From 2016 to 2019, he served as Deputy Director of the Turkestan Regional Branch of the Agrarian Credit Corporation JSC. From 2019 to 2022, he was the Director of the Turkestan Regional Branch of the Agrarian Credit Corporation JSC. In 2022, he served as Advisor to the Akim of the Ordabasy District, and from October 2022 to the present, he has served as Chairman of the Board of the Turkestan SEC JSC.Press Service of the Akim of the Turkestan RegionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/941443

Akim of the Turkestan region Nuralkhan Kusherov met with Ukrainian investors. Representatives of the UBC Group company met with Igor Burdilenko and Yuri Svetlichny and discussed the status of the project being implemented in the region. Ukrainian investors expressed gratitude to the regional leadership for creating favorable conditions and supporting the work.Regional akim Nuralkhan Kusherov said that he would strengthen the partnership and support the launch of the next stages of the plant.- This investment project is very important for us. We are ready to provide the necessary land and infrastructure to open production lines. We have an industrial zone and special economic zones. Our President declared 2025 the "Year of Working Professions". At the same time, we also expect your support in training qualified specialists to attract local youth to these enterprises. We are ready to jointly carry out specialist training and provide colleges with the necessary grants, - said the regional akim.Igor Burdilenko announced that he is working together with a college in Kentau and attracting young people to work. Work in this direction will continue in the future.Today, an enterprise for the production of refrigeration equipment and freezer shelves has started operating in the "Small Industrial Park" in the Turkestan region. The UBC Group holding, which imports its products to Central Asian countries, has decided to open two large production lines in the Turkestan region. The first stage will cost 5 million euros and create about 350 jobs, and investments will also be made in the second plant, which will be built in the future. As a result, it is planned to produce up to 10 thousand units of refrigeration equipment per month and employ about a thousand people.Press service of the governor of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/941447

In the territory of the Zhetisay district, residents of the district who accompanied the cleanliness campaign within the framework of the "Clean Kazakhstan" environmental project Maintaining sanitary cleanliness, beautification and landscaping of the areas where they live are being intensively carried out.All employees of institutions and representatives of public organizations, local maslikhat deputies, entrepreneurs, and residents are participating in the cleanup event. Each team is cleaning the designated areas, streets, parks and squares, entrance areas of cities, towns, settlements and the surroundings of social facilities from garbage, contributing to the beautification of the common place. src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t51/1/16/2714.png" alt="✔️" width="16" height="16">If we take into account the wise saying of our people, "Before educating a child, educate yourself. After all, a child grows and develops by looking at you," then every parent should not forget that their sons and daughters are educated by looking at them. If any person makes cleanliness a reflection of himself, if he knows how to keep himself and his environment clean, he will undoubtedly be able to set an example of that cleanliness for other people.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/941761

A regional plan for the "Year of Working Professions" has been approved in the Turkestan region. The regional plan consists of 7 directions and 64 steps. This was announced by the Deputy Head of the Education Department of the Turkestan region, Aigul Kasymbekova."Within the framework of the Year of Working Professions, joint work will be carried out by sectoral departments, district and city akimats, and technical and vocational education organizations. In total, 50 colleges operate in the region. Most of them are multidisciplinary colleges. Of these, 10 train specialists in the agricultural sector, 3 in the service and tourism sector, and 11 colleges in the region train specialists in the construction sector. Today, 45 students are studying in 75 specialties. In addition, 30 colleges train working specialists, the number of students is 16,100. In the 2024-2025 academic year, there will be 15,525 state orders, of which 8,678 are working specialties. And for the 2025-2026 academic year, 15,500 state orders are planned, including an increase in the number of working specialties by 9,500. This year, we are implementing a project called "One College - One Product", opening workshops on the basis of 5 colleges and transforming them into small enterprises. The dual training system is a way to train qualified workers. Today, 10,353 students in 64 specialties are enrolled in 35 colleges under the dual education system,” the speaker said. width="16" height="16">According to Aigul Ergaliyevna, this year an "Atlas of Professions" will be prepared. Also, work will be carried out to open new specialties based on the demand of investors and enterprises. These include elevator and escalator, real estate management, meat and meat product production, agrochemistry, unmanned aerial vehicles, cotton gin processing and spinning, car repair mechanic, green energy, and hydraulic engineering. src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t51/1/16/2714.png" alt="✔️" width="16" height="16">Also, according to Nurzhan Nurashov, Deputy Head of the Regional Department for Coordination of Employment and Social Programs, who participated in the briefing, there are 850 thousand able-bodied people in the region. Of these, 200 thousand people work as workers. Also, the approved national professional classifier includes 1,270 groups of professions and 12,185 types of professions and activities."The "Regional Employment Map" has been approved for 2025, and it is planned to create 130,769 jobs. In addition, this year, 4,074 jobs are planned to be created within the framework of 375 projects implemented within the framework of "National Projects". Priority will also be given to working professions in the 57,221 jobs opened under the "Labor" direction and 32,448 subsidized jobs. In addition, this year, 2,004 jobs are planned to be created in the region based on 125 investment projects. Today, memorandums are being signed with private investors to provide short-term vocational training for citizens sent to new jobs. In addition, in 2025, it is planned to send 32,448 people to temporary subsidized jobs,” the speaker said.It should be noted that this year the region plans to hold job fairs and open days at production facilities. More than 1,500 vacancies from about 350 employers are being offered at these fairs. 57 percent of vacancies belong to working professions.Regional Communications Service of the Turkestan RegionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/941764

The regional stage of the festival of creative collectives was held within the framework of the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan.The event, organized with the aim of strengthening the harmony and unity of the people of Kazakhstan, was attended by chairmen and representatives of ethnocultural associations, art collectives.During the festival, artists of various ethnic groups from districts and cities of the region competed individually and in groups in performing folk songs, dancing, and playing folk instruments.The festive event was attended by Nursultan Seitzhanov, Deputy Head of the Turkestan Regional Department of Social Development - Head of the Assembly Secretariat, Elmira Zhangazieva, Aruzhan Abdykadir, an artist of the Alkonyr folklore ensemble of the Congress Hall multi-disciplinary complex, Bekbolat Serik, a traditional singer of the Zhana Lep collective, and Akzhol Abibulla, an artist of the Samgau dance ensemble, served as judges.According to the judges' decision, the "Guncha" folk song and dance ensemble of the Sairam district won the group performance of folk songs. In this competition, the "Doniyor-Fayz" group of the Kazygurt district took 2nd place, and the "Dostyk" ensemble of the Sauran district took 3rd place. In the dance competition, the Kentau city double art collective - the "Rapsodia Zhastary" dance group - took 1st place, and the "Rapsodia" dance group took 2nd place. The creative group "Gratsiya" of the "Zhana Tolykny" youth club of Tolebi district took 3rd place.Singers from Sauran also excelled in the under-18 song contest. Umida Erkinova, who sang the song "Otan" with great skill, won, while Giesiddin Rakhmiddinov took 2nd place with the song "Okinbe sen". Mushtaribanu Khusniddin from Kazygurt rounded out the top three with the song "Uly dala".Muratzhan Atazhanov from Sauran, who took 1st place in the over-18 song contest, performed the song "Kogaly-ay" first and received applause from the audience. In this competition, Roza Seitkasymova from Arys took 2nd place with the song "Akerke akzhaiyk", and Rufat Khodzhiev from Zhetysai took 3rd place with the song "Elim mening".During the festival, which demonstrated the unshakable golden bridge of peace between ethnic groups, the deputy head of the department awarded the creative teams that participated in the high-level holding of the event with "Letters of Appreciation". The artists and creative teams that won prizes at the regional stage will now compete in the republican competition.At the end of the festival, which was a symbol of peace, representatives of the ethnic groups sang the song "Atameken" together, bringing the evening to a close.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/941779

Victor Ryzhkov, a 10th grade student at the Aleksandrov school in the Kostanay district, under the guidance of his teacher Vitaly Bazarkin, developed an innovative project called “Smart Bridge” to prevent bridges from collapsing in the event of a sharp rise in water levels during floods.According to Victor, the idea came to him during the floods that caused significant damage in his native Kostanay district and other regions of Kazakhstan in the spring of 2024.“Smart Bridge” is an automated system that raises a bridge using sensors that respond to the threshold water level and an Arduino programmable microcontroller.“My goal is to create a system that helps people and infrastructure prepare for floods. The project went through several stages, we had difficulties in choosing a lifting mechanism, but we were able to successfully implement our idea,” Viktor Ryzhkov noted.The system shows great potential for use in real situations. In the future, Viktor plans to improve the model by adding the ability to raise the bridge in stages, as well as integrating a radio module to automatically send messages to special services, which is expected to allow special services to quickly respond to changing situations.The project has already won first place in the Republican contest of innovative ideas “First step to a great invention” in the nomination “Technical design in the field of industry.”Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/941270

Astana, February 19, 2025 - The ninth round of Kazakhstan-Egypt political consultations was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt for Asia, the Pacific and New Zealand Ahmed Shahin.During the consultations, the parties highly appreciated the positive momentum of cooperation between Astana and Cairo, noting the significant potential of bilateral relations based on the principles of friendship and mutually beneficial partnership.Special attention was paid to strengthening trade and economic cooperation, and it was noted that in recent years, trade turnover between the two countries has increased. At this point, further steps were discussed to expand trade volumes, exchange information on export and import potential, and stimulate the volume of mutual investments."In 2024, trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Egypt will increase by 70% and amount to $274 million." Despite these indicators, there is significant potential for the development and strengthening of bilateral trade and economic relations,” the Kazakh diplomat noted.In this context, an agreement was reached to revitalize the activities of the Kazakhstan-Egypt Business Council in order to establish direct contacts between the business circles of the two countries and implement joint projects in transport and logistics, agriculture, mineral resources, pharmaceuticals, IT technologies and other areas of mutual interest.At the same time, the interlocutors comprehensively discussed issues of expanding cooperation within the framework of the sixth joint meeting of the Kazakhstan-Egypt Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic, Cultural and Humanitarian and Scientific and Technical Cooperation, which is scheduled to be held in Astana this year.In addition, in order to strengthen bilateral cooperation, the parties confirmed their intention to continue the experience of exchanging visits and expanding the contractual and legal framework between the two countries, and also considered the agenda of upcoming high-level and high-level events.In addition, they exchanged views on topical issues of the regional and international agenda, including Kazakhstan and Egypt agreed to activate cooperation within the framework of the UN, OSCE, BRICS, SCO and CICA organizations in various arenas.Following the results of the meeting, the parties noted the need to hold regular bilateral consultations and agreed to continue a close dialogue between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/941805

Today, at the Citizens' Reception Center, Vice Minister of Justice Botagoz Zhakselekova received citizens, during which issues related to amendments to the Law "On Notaries" and registration of inheritance rights were considered.During the meeting, the Vice Minister explained the norms of the current legislation to citizens in detail and provided explanations for each of the applications received. On a number of issues, the heads of the specialized structural divisions of the Ministry of Justice were given appropriate instructions for their prompt consideration and taking the necessary measures.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/941689

  In accordance with the order of the Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel-General Kyamaleddin Heydarov, Kazakhstani rescuers were awarded the "For Solidarity" badge for their participation in the rescue operation and the elimination of the consequences of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash.  The awards were presented by the Consul General of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Aktau, Aykhan Suleimanly.  Awarded employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan:- Seitalin Azamat Serikuly- Aminov Timur Vladimirovich- Aidarov Kani Manapuli- Karaev Sayasat Musauly- Kenzhegaliyev Mazhit Serikbayuly- Kulkhanov Azymbek Shyndauletovich- Kuzembayev Erbol Akhmetovich- Mendibayev Nauryzbek Erlanovich- Nugymanov Ardak Koishybekovich- Tileubergenova Aiman ​​Mynbaykyzy  This award reflects the strong cooperation between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan in the field of emergency situations.            Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/941385