By the Decree of the Head of State, Nurymbet Amanuly Saktaganov was appointed to the position of Akim of the East Kazakhstan Region.t.me/aqorda_resmi Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/939513

On the instructions of the Head of State, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and Head of the Presidential Administration Aibek Dadebay participated in a meeting of deputies of the East Kazakhstan region maslikhats.During the meeting, a letter from the Head of State on nominating two candidates for the position of Akim of the East Kazakhstan Region - First Deputy Akim of the East Kazakhstan Region Nurymbet Saktaganov and Akim of the Ulan District of the East Kazakhstan Region Arman Bekbosynov - was read to the deputies.According to the results of an open vote, the deputies supported the candidacy of Nurymbet Saktaganov, 104 out of 148 deputies voted for him, while 41 deputies supported Arman Bekbosynov.The Head of State signed a Decree on the appointment of Akim of the East Kazakhstan Region Nurymbet Amanuly Saktaganov.Press service of the Akim of the East Kazakhstan Region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/939514

It was noted that in recent years, about 1.5 trillion tenge of investment has been attracted to the East Kazakhstan region. This has allowed to create new jobs and ensure economic growth. New infrastructure and social facilities have been put into operation in the region.Introducing the new akimat, the Prime Minister focused on the tasks set by the Head of State for the leadership of the East Kazakhstan region. Promising directions were identified, the implementation of which will provide employment to the population and give impetus to the development of the regional economy. Priority projects include support for small and medium-sized businesses, processing of agricultural products, and the introduction of digital solutions. The importance of providing the population with high-quality drinking water and strengthening work on the modernization of engineering infrastructure was noted.Press service of the Akim of the East Kazakhstan RegionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/939515

On February 20, 2025, at 10:00, the next meeting of the East Kazakhstan regional akimat will be held at 40 M. Gorky Street, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Hall No. 108.The meeting will be held in public, and the broadcast can be viewed online on the YouTube channel.Those who wish to participate online or offline can apply two (2) working days before the meeting date, in paper or electronic form. The application shall indicate the surname, first name, patronymic, year of birth and contact phone number.The application shall be accepted at M. Gorky Street, 40, building of the regional akimat, office 440, tel. 71-31-53, or may be sent electronically to the e-mail address r.balapanova @akimvko.gov.kz.Those admitted to the meeting shall observe the procedure for entering the facility and the building.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/939883

Akim of the East Kazakhstan region Nurymbet Saktaganov held a meeting with city and district akims, heads of departments.During the meeting, the head of the region paid special attention to the development of small industrial zones. He said that it is necessary to pay attention to local entrepreneurs and clearly understand what state programs and support measures exist.- Colleagues, we have been familiar with you for a long time. Please accept the oath I took today as not only mine, but also our common oath. Feel the responsibility of every word spoken in it. The concept of faithful service to the people has a deep meaning. First of all, it is important to pay attention to the timely implementation of the instructions of the Head of State. Previously planned projects should be implemented, - said Akim of the East Kazakhstan Region Nurymbet Saktaganov.The head of the region also touched upon flood preparedness measures. He said that the operational headquarters for emergencies in the region will continue its work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/939925

On February 17, 2025, a meeting of the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev and the Minister of Foreign Economic Relations and Foreign Affairs of Hungary Peter Szijjarto was held in Astana, during which the parties discussed the main areas of bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.During the meeting, the ministers discussed the current state and development prospects of the energy sectors of the two countries. Particular attention was paid to the issues of cooperation in the oil and gas sector between KazMunayGas and MOL Group.The parties noted the importance of the effective development of the Rozhkovskoye gas condensate field, in which both companies participate. The issues of supplying Kazakh oil to Hungary through the Druzhba pipeline were raised. An agreement was reached on trial deliveries until 2025.The Kazakh side expressed interest in the experience of Hungarian partners in the production of dry cooling towers for nuclear power plants, in particular, for the MVM Group company.“Kazakhstan highly values ​​​​the strategic partnership with Hungary. We see great potential for expanding cooperation in the energy sector, both in the oil and gas sector and in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. I am confident that joint work will contribute to the sustainable development of the energy systems of our countries and strengthen energy security,” said Almasadam Satkaliyev, Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to further develop mutually beneficial relations in the energy sector and outlined plans for the implementation of the agreements reached.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/939977

Preventive and engineering work is being actively carried out in various regions of the country to reduce the risk of flooding. These activities are coordinated by the departments of the Ministry of Emergency Situations within the framework of republican and regional programs. The work carried out includes the construction and strengthening of protective dams and embankments, as well as the repair and construction of drainage systems. New water culverts under roads have been replaced and installed, and canals and ditches have been equipped. In hazardous 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 reducing the damage caused by possible floods. Preparation for the flood season is being checked in the Abay region. A working group consisting of employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and the regional akim's office is checking the readiness of local executive bodies for the flood season. As part of the inspection, special attention is paid to the availability and suitability of engineering and special equipment, the condition of temporary shelters, the quality of snow removal work, as well as the preparation of necessary materials, including fuel, inert materials and bags. In the Akmola region, a working group led by a state inspector visited a number of areas at risk of flooding. The group members visited facilities where measures are being taken to install bypass channels, build dams and embankments. Work is underway to deepen and clean the channels of the Chagalaly, Zhabai, and Kalkutan rivers. They visited the Arshaly district, where a six-kilometer dam is being built. During the visit to the work sites, anti-flood measures were discussed at the same time. Deputy Head of the Regional Emergency Situations Department Askhat Akylzhanov reported on the readiness of the forces and means of the Emergency Situations Department for floods. He also spoke about preventive measures. The working group visited each site where preparations for spring floods are underway. According to the state inspector, all comments and conclusions are being monitored. In Aktobe region, a joint working group, including a state inspector, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and other competent authorized bodies, and the deputy akim of the region, conducted inspections of potentially dangerous areas in the settlements of Oyil, Karatal, Kobda, Aktobe, and examined the condition of dams. In addition, the working group inspected potentially dangerous areas along the main Elek and Kargaly rivers of the regional center and the Sazdy reservoir. Currently, work is underway to strengthen the embankment along the Elek River, which is 1,300 meters long. In addition, measures are being taken to drain melted snow water in the Aktoberentgen-14, 16, Urozhainy, and Zelenstroy horticultural collectives that have fallen into the danger zone. In these places, a levee will be built along the Elek River from the Zarechny Bridge to the Kirpishti Bridge. Akim of the East Kazakhstan region Yermek Kosherbayev and Head of the Emergency Situations Department Rashid Blyalov got acquainted with the progress of flood prevention measures in the Altai region. Despite the large amount of snow in the region this year, the soil freezing level is lower than last year, which reduces the risk of flooding. Specialists have identified 19 places for ice-breaking work on rivers to ensure unhindered passage of standing water. Action algorithms have been developed for each settlement and flood-prone area. Similar aerial monitoring will continue in the region in order to take timely emergency measures to prevent flooding. Rashid Blyalov also visited the Zaisan region and visited flood-prone areas in the settlements of Kensai, Shalkar, Karatal and Daiyr, as well as in the city of Zaisan. He got acquainted with the current situation in the region. Active work is being carried out to prevent floods in the West Kazakhstan region. The regional akim Nariman Toregaliyev, together with the deputy head of the Emergency Situations Department, Ernar Zhalelov, as well as the commission, visited the Shingyrlau and Borli districts and got acquainted with flood prevention measures. First of all, the water diversion ring in the Segizsay village district and water protection dams in the villages of Shingyrlau and Borli districts were examined. He also got acquainted with the ditch system, stocks of inert materials and bags, and the readiness of temporary evacuation points. In order to reduce the potential danger from the Elek and Shingyrlau rivers, special protective embankments were built in three villages of the Shingyrlau district and 5 villages of the Borli district. In addition, additional culverts were installed. In the Karaganda region, the state inspector is checking the level of preparedness of settlements with a high risk of flooding. During the inspection, the condition of protective dams and hydraulic structures, the implementation of measures taken within the framework of the engineering work plan, the stock of inert materials, bags, fuel and food, the organization of snow removal from settlements, and the presence and suitability of public awareness systems will be considered.A comprehensive inspection of rivers and hydraulic structures was carried out in Kyzylorda region to assess the risk of flooding. A delegation led by the head of the regional akim, Ruslan Kairaqbayev, with the participation of specialists from organizations involved in water resources management, conducted a comprehensive inspection of the state of the river for flood risk and an assessment of the state of hydraulic structures, including an aerial inspection by helicopter and a ground inspection. The leadership of the Regional Emergency Situations Department, together with the acting akim of Pavlodar region Serik Batyrgozhinov, visited a number of settlements in the region. During the event, specialists checked the condition of equipment for eliminating the consequences of floods, as well as the availability of inert materials that can be used to strengthen and create barriers to protect against possible floods. Special attention is paid to preparing civil protection services for possible emergencies. As part of the inspection, necessary measures were identified to improve the infrastructure for flood prevention and rapid response in the event of emergencies. Flood prevention measures have been strengthened in Ulytau region. Seven locks on the Kengir reservoir are fully ready. River channels and banks have been cleared, and strategic facilities have been taken under control. Rescuers are monitoring areas with a high risk of flooding, cleaning the banks and strengthening security measures. In addition, the work of strategic facilities is being monitored, and interaction with utilities and the Kazakhmys corporation has been strengthened. A joint inspection of areas with potential flooding was carried out in Shymkent with the party control commission. Representatives of the Party Control Commission of the Shymkent city branch of the Amanat party and the Anti-Corruption Council were familiarized with the measures being taken to combat spring floods. During the inspection, preventive measures were discussed to ensure the safe passage of the flood-prone period and increase preparedness for possible emergencies. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/939810

On Saturday, February 15, the akim of the Mangystau region, Nurdaulet Kilybay, got acquainted with the construction work of a new 150-bed multidisciplinary hospital under construction in the center of the Munayly district.During the work, the general construction of the building and the placement of equipment were discussed.Today, the construction work of the medical center has been completed, technological equipment has been fully delivered and is being placed in the rooms. In addition, medical equipment is being delivered in stages and installed in the rooms.More than 300 construction workers are working at the construction site. The total area of ​​​​the 3-story hospital under construction in the center of the Munayly district is 28,500 square meters and consists of 6 buildings.Nurdaulet Kilybay said that the commissioning of the district hospital is an urgent matter, and instructed to complete the work as soon as possible, paying attention to the quality of construction. Press service of the Akim of Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/939276

Today, February 17, the program for improving the skills of elected district and village akims began at the Agency for Civil Service Affairs with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev and Chairman of the Agency for Civil Service Affairs Darkhan Zhazykbay.The opening ceremony of the event was attended by the Governor of Mangystau region Nurdaulet Kilybay, Head of the Department of the Agency for Civil Service Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Mangystau region Toktamys Zhumagulov, representatives of "AMANAT" and other political parties in the country via video link.The program for improving the skills of akims is being implemented in accordance with the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The training is carried out through 17 modules. Specifically, the topics include effective use of the local budget, public procurement and taxes, management of municipal property, ecology and environmental protection, entrepreneurship development and state support, attracting investment to the region, using digital technologies, artificial intelligence tools in public administration, developing effective communications and other skills.The head of the region, Nurdaulet Kilybay, wished success to the akims who came to improve their professional skills and instructed them to use the knowledge and experience they gained to develop the region."The head of state, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, at an expanded meeting of the Government, instructed to improve the skills of akims. This will strengthen the responsibility of akims at all levels and allow them to improve their experience. It is clear that the project being implemented at the republican level will pave the way for the development and prosperity of the country. Therefore, use the opportunity effectively. I am confident that this, in turn, will bring new impetus to local governance," said the regional akim, Nurdaulet Kilybay.It should be noted that the program includes practical exercises, interactive discussions, trainings, meetings with experts in the fields of economics, public administration, and law, and 240 academic hours of training in offline and online formats. At the end of the training, the akims will defend their projects related to the economic development of the regions.Press service of the akim of the Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/939951

Work is underway in Temirtau to create the first industrial cluster in Kazakhstan that will unite large companies and small and medium-sized businesses. A business forum "Development of industrial clusters and domestic values" was held at the Qarmet Creative Technologies Center, where issues of strengthening the domestic market, increasing competitiveness, isolating production, and integrating SMEs into large business structures were discussed.Akim of Karaganda region Yermaganbet Bulekpayev noted the importance of developing the region's industrial potential at the opening of the forum.- Our region is a territory of great opportunities. We are creating conditions for business growth and attracting investment. By 2025, we plan to attract more than 1.5 trillion tenge of investment, about 90% of which will be private investment, - said the akim of the region. - Together with Qarmet, we pay special attention to the development of the metallurgical cluster, including waste recycling. Together with the company, we will create a project office to quickly solve problems. And our main asset is people. As part of the Year of Working Professions, we are actively training personnel for new industries. We are creating a regional innovation and industrial hub on the basis of Karaganda Technical University.Qarmet, developing an industrial cluster, offers offtake contracts and long-term terms to suppliers of goods and services. The regional akimat, together with Qarmet, will create a small industrial zone with 20 thousand square meters of ready-made premises as part of the initiative. New jobs will be created, as well as strengthening production chains and reducing dependence on external supplies.– We must work so that all produced values ​​​​work for the benefit of Kazakhstan. We have all the resources for this. Many developed countries work this way, - says Vadim Basin, CEO of Qarmet. – There is potential and support from the local executive authorities.The development of an industrial cluster involves not only increasing production, but also introducing digital solutions, reducing the cost of production, and optimizing the interaction of businesses with government agencies.– The forum is an important moment for stimulating and developing SMEs around a large enterprise like Qarmet, - noted Iran Sharkhan, Vice Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan. – The ministry is actively working on the interaction of large companies with local suppliers. We are confident that this is a guarantee of sustainable growth of the industry.A memorandum on the development of domestic values ​​was signed at the forum between the akimat of the Karaganda region and Qarmet JSC. This document guarantees support for initiatives aimed at strengthening the position of small and medium-sized businesses in the region.It is also planned to create small industrial zones in other cities where Qarmet is located.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/939032

The Department of Youth Policy of the Karaganda region was headed by Aisulu Erniyazova.Aisulu Erniyazova began her career in 2015 as a leading specialist in working with youth organizations at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, and then headed the committee on working with youth organizations there.Over the years, she has been the head of the Youth Policy Center at the Almaty International Business University, the executive director of the Almaty Volunteer League Public Foundation, the director of the Social Development Department of the International Education Corporation, and the deputy chairman of the youth wing of Jas Otan (Astana).In public service since 2023. He was an advisor to the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Up until now, he has worked as the director of the "Zhastar" Scientific and Research Center LLP in Astana.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/939033

Elnar Uakhitov has been appointed Head of the State Procurement Department of the Karaganda Region.Elnar Uakhitov began his career in 2003 as a marketing and quality manager in the logistics department of "Karaganda Zhylu" LLP. Then he worked as a director of Karaganda Tech Service LLP, a consultant at the representative office of the Center for Marketing and Analytical Research JSC, and a chief specialist-advisor to the Deputy Akim of Karaganda region for housing and communal services.Over the years, he has held the positions of Deputy Head of the Energy and Municipal Services Department of Karaganda region, Head of the Organizational Work Department of the Akim of Karaganda region, Deputy Head of the Department of Passenger Transport and Highways of Karaganda region, Head of the Transport and Communications Department of the Department of Passenger Transport and Highways of Karaganda region, Deputy Akim of Shakhtinsk city, Advisor to the Minister of Industry and New Technologies.From January 2017 to the present, he has held the position of Deputy Akim of the "Esil" district of Astana city.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/939034

This year, three boiler units and two turbines are planned to be overhauled at Karaganda CHP-3. A significant amount is earmarked for the modernization of boiler No. 1, which has been operating since the station was founded in 1977. Two boilers and one turbine will undergo overhaul at CHP-1. In addition, current repairs will be carried out on the main and auxiliary equipment at the energy sources.The "Tariff for Investment" program was announced at the Karaganda Energocenter company.From February 1, 2025, new tariffs for the production of heat and electricity came into force. The changes were approved by the Committee for Regulation of Natural Monopolies and the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, respectively. In addition to production costs, tariffs include expenses for major repairs and equipment modernization under the investment program. - The cost of the repair campaign in 2025 will amount to 23.8 billion tenge. These funds will be spent on ensuring the reliability of equipment, improving environmental friendliness and removing capacity restrictions. In total, about 26 units of equipment at both stations will be repaired, - said Fleur Garipov, General Director of Karaganda Energocenter LLP. He recalled the large-scale projects previously implemented under the "Tariff for Investment" program. In 2012, a new turbine at CHP-3 was commissioned, and in 2016 a new power unit was built. Along with annual major repairs, this allowed to reduce the wear and tear of the station.According to the head of the company, over the past five years, the salary of employees has increased by 100%. 900 people work at CHP-3, and 300 at CHP-1. We solved the problem of personnel shortage by opening a training center on the basis of CHP-3 and developing dual training with colleges in the region, noted Fleur Garipov.CHP-3 Director Konstantin Pyatkov spoke in more detail about the upcoming major repairs of the old boiler house.– The largest volume of repair work is on this boiler house. The standard repair cycle for boiler houses is four years. And this year, major repairs will be carried out. The boiler's combustion chambers will be completely replaced - this is about 150 tons of metal. The heating surface and water economizer will also be updated - this is about another 40 tons. In addition, it is planned to modernize gas treatment equipment. The second-generation emulsifier will be replaced with third-generation equipment. This will increase the degree of purification, and accordingly reduce emissions into the environment. And as a result of the general overhaul, the reliability and stability of the equipment will increase, - he explained.The speakers said that the necessary equipment will be ordered abroad, and its manufacture will take from 90 days to six months. Therefore, the entire repair campaign was formed a year ago. After the end of this year's heating season, a program for 2026 will be prepared.In addition, to solve the problem of energy shortage, the implementation of the expansion project at CHPP-3 has begun. It is planned to install a new power unit by 2028. This will increase the power capacity of the station by 140 MW and heat capacity by 180 Gcal/h.– All contracts have been signed: design, equipment delivery and construction and installation works. We have prepared a land plot for construction. As a result of the project, an additional 55 jobs will be created, - said Fleur Garipov.A turbine equipment repair program has also been developed, which will be implemented from 2027.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/939040

Residents of two districts of Karaganda region received keys to apartments. Ten families in the Kokpekty village of Bukhar Zhyrau district received new housing, and 30 people on the waiting list in the Abay district celebrated their housewarming.With the support of the Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund, five two-apartment houses were built in the Kokpekty village. Each apartment has three rooms. The total area is 84 square meters.Four families from socially vulnerable groups of the population, four families with many children, and two families whose houses were recognized as dilapidated received the keys.Ekaterina Aktukasheva is raising three children alone.- The apartments are very good: warm, the floors are smooth, and the renovation was done with high quality. I did not expect everything to be so modern. You can move in and stay! The 24-hour boiler in a separate room is incredibly convenient. There is no dust or smoke in the apartment, - says Ekaterina Aktukasheva. - My children are especially happy! I have two schoolchildren and a two-year-old little boy. Now they will have their own large room.Another owner of the house is Batima Naskey's large family. She worked as a nurse at the Sarytobe school for ten years, and then retired as a mother of many children. There are five children in the family.- We have been renting a house for a long time. Now we have received the keys to the apartment, - says Batima Naskey. - The house is very nice, spacious. We will move in soon. Thank you for supporting mothers with many children - this is a great help from the state!It is planned to provide housing to more than 100 people on the waiting list in the Bukhar Zhyrau district throughout the year.Also, 30 residents of the Abay district received the keys to new apartments. Among them are single-parent families, orphans, people with disabilities, relatives and pensioners. The apartments in the new five-story building built by Khalyk Building LLP were purchased by local executive bodies at the initiative of the Head of State. The house has 12 one-room, 8 two-room and 10 three-room apartments.During the handover of the keys, Abai Akim Sabit Ospanov noted that purchasing ready-made housing from private developers will allow significant progress in solving the housing problem of those on the waiting list.– A new chapter begins in your lives, – Sabit Ospanov congratulated. – May your apartments become not just walls and a roof, but a real cozy hearth, where there will always be warmth, joy and family well-being!Among the neighbors is Kairat Borashev, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan.– It is very pleasing that they are taking care of veterans and the poor, – said Kairat Borashev. – A wonderful apartment.In addition, it is planned to hand over the keys to 10 more new apartments purchased from developers last year in Abai soon.This year, the program for purchasing ready-made housing from developers will continue. In Abay, 90 families should receive apartments under this project, and in Topar, 40 families.In 2025, it is planned to complete the construction of a five-story credit house in block 30a in Abay. The 80-apartment house is being built at the expense of budget funds according to the Concept of Development of Housing and Communal Infrastructure for 2023–2029. Apartments will be provided to those on the waiting list through the mechanisms of "Otbasy Bank".Also, another five-story house and two-apartment one-story houses are being built in Abay, and two apartment buildings are being reconstructed in Topar.Apartments will be provided to residents of Abay district in a turn-by-turn order.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/939475

The Karaganda Regional Museum of Fine Arts invites you to the exhibition "Gallery of Creative Ideas". Visitors will see in what direction future designers and masters of decorative and applied arts - students of the Karaganda Technical and Construction College are working.The opening of the exhibition will be held on February 19 at 16:00.- This is not our first cooperation with the Department of Design and Decorative and Applied Arts of the Karaganda Technical and Construction College. The educational institution is at a fairly high level. About a hundred works of students and their teachers are presented. The types and genres of art are diverse: painting, graphics, design projects, handmade, etc. b., – said the curator of the exhibition Aigul Omarova.The exhibition will last until March 2.For the tenth year in a row, the Karaganda Technical and Construction College has been training masters of decorative and applied arts. Students are taught pottery, leather, and felt crafts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/939504

Akim of Atyrau region Serik Shapkenov received Evgeny Nastradin, executive director of KaR-Tel, the press service of the akimat reports.The two sides discussed the details of the joint work and the main directions of development of the region's telecommunications infrastructure.Evgeny Nastradin, executive director of KaR-Tel LLP, spoke about the company's work and future plans.Last year, the company built and modernized 306 base stations, and communication was established in 15 unalarmed areas. In 2025-2026, dual-purpose towers will be installed and efforts will be made to eliminate "white spots". More precisely, communication will be established in 90 areas. In addition, the company "KaR-Tel" intends to actively develop the home Internet network, ensuring uninterrupted access to high-speed Internet for residents of the region. The head of the region noted that the Internet has become an integral part of life, and access to it plays an important role in the development of the region. The regional akim expressed his readiness to support projects aimed at improving the quality of communication and expanding the coverage area. At the end of the meeting, a memorandum was signed between the akimat of the Atyrau region and "KaR-Tel" LLP on the development of communications and the Internet in the region. This document confirms the agreement of the parties to develop telecommunications infrastructure in the region, especially in rural areas, to enhance communications and make the Internet accessible.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/939073

The premiere of the musical "Volga and Zhaiyk" based on the life and work of the famous composer Ilya Zhakanov took place at the Atyrau Youth Theater, - the press service of the regional akim reports. ⁃Today we are witnessing something special for Kazakh culture and spirituality. My impression of the musical, which was held at a high level, is unique. Because while Ilya was playing our brother on stage, the hero himself was sitting next to me. Ilya Zhakanov is the pride of our country, who made an immeasurable contribution to the development of Kazakh musical art. We watched his life path on one stage in a two-hour performance. He also showed the difficulties and setbacks he encountered on his way. Along the way, he dedicated his talent and service to his nation. If this stage production were staged throughout Kazakhstan, it would be a great pride for the Atyrau region. I believe that the musical will find its way into the hearts of the audience and become a priceless jewel of Kazakh culture, - said the regional governor Serik Shapkenov. The musical artistically reflects the life of I. Zhakanov, from his childhood, which coincided with the war years, to his youth, youth and heroic years, his civic principles towards his country and land, and human feelings woven into songs from the palace of his soul. The images of father Zhakan and mother Balken, who gave love to the child Ilya, Akhmet Zhubanov, who blessed the young man with art, Zhuban and Shamshi, who became like-minded souls on the path of art, the ghost of the hero Makhambet, who became the flag of the country - all this reveals the soul of a person whose life became a song. The performance will feature the "Sarmad" ethno-folklore ensemble and "Gazhap band" vocal-instrumental ensemble, D. Students of the Nurpeisova Academy of Folk Music and Atyrau Music College performed. It should be noted that the author of the performance is Madina Omarova, and the stage director is Askhat Maemirov, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, holder of the Order of "Kurmet".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/939079

Last weekend, the head of the region, Serik Shapkenov, met with the Chairman of the Board of JSC "QazaqGaz" NC" Sandzhar Zharkeshov, Issues related to the implementation of the Kashagan gas processing plant project were discussed.The meeting was attended by representatives of the general contractors “KCG” LLP and “Integra” LLP, who reported on the current state of construction, as well as the resolution of urgent issues in the implementation of the project.The current indicator of overall progress in construction is 42%. According to the latest data, 90% of the equipment has been delivered, and installation is in full swing. More than 900 specialists and 75 pieces of equipment have been involved in the construction. It is planned to increase the number of personnel to 2,000 from May of this year.“Construction and installation work is actively underway at the facility. In the spring, we will begin installing large technological equipment. According to the schedule approved by the government, the plant should be commissioned by the end of 2026,” said Sandzhar Zharkeshov.Regional akim Serik Shapkenov emphasized the importance of completing the project on time, focusing on key issues such as monitoring the work of contractors, staffing, and environmental safety. During the meeting, the head of the region ordered transparency in coordinating the work of project implementers and compliance with the work schedule. It is necessary to mobilize the necessary resources and establish effective partnerships to launch the plant on time.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/939563

Today, the State Service Agency opened a program to improve the skills of elected akims of cities of district significance, villages, townships, and rural districts with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev and Agency Chairman Darkhan Zhazykbay. The event was attended online by officials of the Presidential Administration, representatives of the Amanat Party and other political parties of the country, teachers of the Academy of Public Administration under the President, as well as district and village akims from the regions. In his address to the people of Kazakhstan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that in accordance with the demands of citizens, a system of direct election of akims was launched, and almost 90 percent of all village akims were elected, and 60 percent of them had not previously worked in the civil service. In addition, at the expanded meeting of the Government, the Government and the Agency were instructed to improve the qualifications of akims.At the same time, the Chairman of the Agency D. Zhazykbay emphasized the need to pay special attention to the effectiveness of training akims in order to qualitatively fulfill the instructions of the Head of State. In addition, D. Zhazykbay said, "Political parties should pay attention to the personal responsibility and professional training of the candidates they nominate when electing village akims. We can always expect positive results from the work of people who, in accordance with the ideals of "Adal Azamat", and whose true goal is to serve the country fairly, can always be achieved." In turn, the professional development of akims is carried out through 17 modules.In particular:- effective use of the local budget;- public procurement and taxes;- municipal property management, ecology and environmental protection;- development of entrepreneurship and state support, attracting investment to the region;- use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence tools in public administration;- risk management, effective communication and other skills that may affect the success of decisions made are envisaged.The program includes practical exercises, interactive discussions, trainings, meetings with experts in the fields of economics, public administration, law, and 240 academic hours of training in offline and online formats. In addition, practical cases and ways to effectively solve them will be considered, taking into account the most common shortcomings in the work.According to the results of the training, akims will defend their projects related to the economic development of the regions.During the meeting, it was noted that, taking into account the importance of training qualified managers to increase the economic potential of the regions in our country in accordance with the rapid development of digitalization and technology in the world, it is necessary to use theoretical and practical approaches in the process of improving the qualifications of akims.The program is implemented on the basis of the Academy of Public Administration under the President, through its branches in cities and regions of republican significance.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/939954

As part of his official visit to the People's Republic of China, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev visited the Beijing Urban Planning Center - a unique institution that demonstrates the principles of modern urban planning and urban development.Yerbolat Dossayev got acquainted with the issues of ecology, urban planning, and the main aspects of the Beijing Master Plan for 2016-2035, which reflects a systematic approach to the development of urban areas and their integration into a single agglomeration.The Almaty Mayor noted the similarity of new approaches to the development of Almaty and Beijing in the area of ​​polycentric development. In the Chinese capital, polycentrics are called New Town. Such approaches allow distributing the load between the center, districts, and agglomeration, ensuring comfortable living, balanced development of infrastructure, and maintaining ecological balance.“The Beijing Urban Planning Center is not just an exhibition, it is a living reflection of how the city is developing in accordance with global processes. "We are interested in applying the best practices and ideas in Almaty, ensuring the sustainable development of our city," Yerbolat Dossaev noted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/939919