Kostanai is a leader in the economy of the region and is rapidly developing in the direction of improving the quality of life. The city is systematically carrying out work on housing construction, infrastructure modernization, improvement, development of the transport system and digitalization.Economic development and employmentKostanai is the leader of the regional economy, providing 57% of the regional industry. 50% of the region's small and medium-sized businesses are concentrated here, which has a positive impact on the development of entrepreneurship and employment.According to the results of 2024, 6.7 thousand new jobs were created, 88% of which were permanent. The city's budget for 2025 amounted to 154.1 billion tenge, an increase of 7% compared to the previous year. These funds will be used to further develop urban infrastructure, support businesses, and implement social programs.Housing construction and improvementIn 2024, 332 thousand square meters of housing were commissioned in Kostanay, and more than 4 thousand families received new housing. 67% of housing built in the region belongs to the city of Kostanay.Special attention is being paid to the architectural appearance and comfort of the city. Expansion of roads and an increase in parking spaces are being considered in new districts. In 2024, it is planned to overhaul the facades of 40 multi-storey residential buildings.Improvement of public spaces continues. Triathlon Park, Chagala Embankment, Central Park are being renovated. Improvement work is underway in the territories of the Railway Station, Agricultural Institute (SHI), and the Central Stadium. In addition, a new park will be built in the Kunai microdistrict.Infrastructure and transport systemIn 2024, 6 billion tenge was allocated for road repair work, which is 30% more than last year. 66 streets with a total length of 40 kilometers will be repaired. This year, the reconstruction of Syanov Street has been completed, and Narimanov, Frolov and Baimagambetov streets are planned to be repaired.Public transport modernization continues:• In recent years, 113 new buses have been purchased and another 28 buses have been leased.• 71% are new buses up to 7 years old.• All buses are equipped with electronic ticketing and GPS trackers.• 82% have ramps for disabled citizens.In order to improve the conditions for waiting for transport for city residents, 26 new bus stop pavilions were installed in 2023, including 11 bus stops. In 2024, another 35 new stops will be installed, including 3 in 2024.Social sphereThe educational infrastructure in Kostanay is expanding. 2 new schools have been opened in the Aeroport and Bereke microdistricts. By the end of 2024, 2 more schools will be opened, providing an additional 1,880 educational places.Over the past two years, 5 kindergartens have been launched in the city, increasing access to preschool educational institutions.New facilities are being built in the field of physical education and sports. A sports and recreation complex with running tracks and a square has been opened in the Yubileyny microdistrict. Major repairs of the "Labor Reserves" sports complex are nearing completion. In addition, construction of an aqua park and a table tennis center has begun. A project for the construction of a physical education and recreation complex for citizens with disabilities is being developed.DigitalizationExpanding access to the Internet is one of the main priorities. In 2025, together with Beeline Kazakhstan, 10 new communication towers will be installed in densely populated areas. This will allow improving the quality of mobile communications in Bereke, Yubileyny and new residential areas.Work on the development of the 5G network continues. Currently, 26 base stations have been launched in Kostanay, and by the end of 2025 their number will increase to 48.Development prospectsThe socio-economic development of Kostanay is being carried out in a planned manner. Work will continue on economic growth in the city, infrastructure modernization, the formation of a comfortable urban environment, and the introduction of digital technologies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/935961

Today, at the IX Asian Winter Games, which are being held in Harbin, China, our men's hockey team defeated Hong Kong in the quarterfinals.Oleg Bolyakin's team scored 24 unanswered goals. The score was 24-0. This is the largest score in these games.Now, in the semifinals, our hockey players will play the winner of the South Korea/Kyrgyzstan match.Let us recall that Kazakhstan did not lose points in the group stage, having defeated China, Japan, Chinese Taipei and South Korea.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/935894

As part of the "Year of Working Professions" declared by the Head of State, the grand opening ceremony of the "City of Working Professions" festival, the largest event in the field of technical and vocational education, was held in Astana.The "City of Working Professions" festival is the first event that officially opened the Year of Working Professions. Eight thematic streets have been opened in the city, and 40 creative houses are presented. Two major tourism organizations of the country are presenting their products at the Tourism House. These are: the administrator of the system for guaranteeing the rights of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of foreign tourism - "Tourist Kamkor" and "Kazakh Tourism NC" JSC.The festival will last 5 days. On February 15, a panel session will be held at the event venue with the participation of representatives of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, experts in the field of tourism, hospitality and public catering. In addition, the festival will host various seminars and master classes, innovation sessions, a parade of professions, a job fair, presentations of startups, concerts and trainings every day.The festival is organized by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/936000

The IX Asian Winter Games, which are being held in Harbin, China, are nearing their end. Representatives of short-track and alpine skiing have now completed their competitions. Short track athletes brought home 1 gold and 2 silver medals, but unfortunately the alpine skiing team could not please the fans with their victories.Also today, speed skating and freestyle acrobatics athletes held their final competitions. On the final day of the competition, the acrobats defeated the athletes of the Chinese team, which includes the Olympic champion, and won the gold medal. They also broke the Asian record. In addition, our compatriots won 1 silver and 2 bronze medals.The youngest athlete of the Kazakhstan team, Asylkhan Asan, will perform in freestyle acrobatics. Our 15-year-old compatriot won a silver medal in the team medley yesterday. This is Asylkhan's first medal at the international level."I am very happy to win a medal at the Asian Winter Games. This is my first medal in international competitions. I am grateful to my coaches who have trusted me,” Asylkhan said in an interview after the award ceremony.Asylkhan has been doing freestyle acrobatics since he was five years old. He says that he got into this sport under the influence of his sister, because his older sister used to be professionally involved in this sport.Our compatriot’s current goal is to accumulate points in the FIS rating and receive a license for the Winter Olympics in Italy next year.“My biggest dream when I got into sports is to win an Olympic medal. I want to realize this dream and please the Kazakh people with a medal. Therefore, I will do my best to increase my training in the future and show high results,” says Asylkhan Asan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/936001

Freestyle acrobatics: Kazakhstan's team became the champion of the Asian Winter Games in men's synchronized diving. Sherzod Khashirbayev and Roman Ivanov performed on the team.In the women's competition, the pair of Ayana Zholdas and Ardana Makhanova won bronze.Biathlon: In the men's 10 km sprint, Vladislav Kireev won the top spot, while another compatriot, Vadim Kurales, won silver.In addition, in the men's competition, Asset Duysenov crossed the finish line in 6th place, and Alexander Mukhin in 7th place.In the women's competition, Arina Kryukova took 4th place, Olga Poltoranina in 5th place, Daria Klimina in 7th place, and Polina Egorova in 13th place.Speed ​​skating: In the men's 1000 m race, Altay Zhardembekovich took 9th place, Roman Binazarov in 11th place, Artur Galiev in 14th place, and Nikita Vazhenin in 16th place was.In the women's competition, Nadezhda Morozova was 7th, Daria Vazhenina was 10th, Kristina Shumekova was 14th, and Arina Ilyashchenko was 16th.In the men's and women's team pursuit, the Kazakhstan team took 4th place.Curling: The Kazakhstan women's team defeated the Philippines athletes 5:4 in the first match, and defeated the Qatar team 11:2 in the second match.The men's team lost to South Korea. Score: 2:12.Ice hockey: The country's men's team defeated Hong Kong in the quarterfinals (24:0) and advanced to the semifinals.Figure skating: In the men's short program, the leader of the national team, Mikhail Shaidorov, scored 76.75 points and took 4th place. Dias Zhirenbayev is in 8th place with 65.56 points.Boisangr Datiev and Gaukhar Nauryzova took 5th place in the ice dancing competition.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/936002

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The Head of State declared 2025 the "Year of Working Specialists", with an emphasis on increasing the prestige of working professions and attracting young people to the real sector of the economy. As part of this initiative, a large-scale festival is being held in the capital, bringing together future industry specialists, employers, as well as technical and vocational education organizations.At this festival site, you can get acquainted with the specialties of the transport and logistics industry: railwayman, aviation, truck driver, railway construction and highway construction.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/935931

In 2024, the Internal Audit Department of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation conducted inspections at 18 enterprises. Let us recall that last year, on the instructions of Minister Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, an inspection of the branches of "Kazsuchar" began. These works were aimed at combating the "shadow" water market.According to the results of the inspection, more than 30 individuals and legal entities were brought to administrative responsibility, and several officials were brought to disciplinary responsibility.For example, during the inspection of the branch of "Kazsuchar" in Zhambyl region, about 10 facts of illegal use of water resources and violations of the law were revealed when concluding contracts for the supply of irrigation water with farmers. According to the results of the audit, the head of the institution and the head of the Asa production zone were dismissed. In addition, the deputy director of the branch and the heads of the Korday, Baizak, and Merki production zones were brought to disciplinary responsibility in the form of strict reprimands.In addition, it was revealed that previously dismissed employees of the Alatau branch of the Kazsuchar enterprise were involved in fraudulent acts."During the audit, it was revealed that the current legislation needs to be further improved to improve the quality of providing citizens with drinking and irrigation water. Materials on all violations were sent to law enforcement agencies. Also, recommendations and instructions were given to the competent structures and departments of the ministry," said Galymzhan Moldash, Director of the Internal Audit Department.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/935979

The republican festival "City of Working Professions" has started at the EXPO International Exhibition Center in Astana. Representatives of educational institutions that train water specialists in the country and companies working in the water sector are participating in the event.As part of the festival, future applicants will be able to receive detailed information about working professions in the water sector and educational institutions that interest them. Master classes, panel discussions and a job fair will also be held. In addition, festival guests will get acquainted with new developments in the field of water resource conservation and management, as well as projects being implemented in Kazakhstan.Let us recall that the Head of State declared 2025 the "Year of Working Professions", and measures are being implemented in our country to increase the attractiveness and prestige of working professions.Today, about 10 thousand specialists work in the water sector of Kazakhstan. 10 higher educational institutions and 8 vocational colleges train personnel in the field of water management and irrigation. In the 2024-2025 academic year, 523 applicants received grants in water specialties.“In addition to attracting young people to the water sector of our country, it is also important to improve the skills of existing specialists. Last year, more than 500 representatives of the water sector underwent advanced training courses in specialized centers. This is 12% more than the initial plan. This year, about a thousand specialists will improve their skills, 105 of whom will study in China,” said Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation.It should be noted that the “City of Working Professions” festival will continue until February 15.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/935981

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan has launched a series of open lectures aimed at the formation and development of the values ​​of charity, kindness, compassion and humanism among students.As part of this initiative, heads of charitable and volunteer organizations will give lectures at universities in the country. They will share their experiences and talk about the importance of volunteer work.The lecture will begin in Astana and will cover all regions of the country until the end of the academic year.It should be noted that 755 volunteer organizations, 2 thousand initiative groups and 275 thousand active volunteers operate in Kazakhstan. Among them, there are 3.5 thousand “silver” volunteers, that is, volunteers over 55 years old.Last year alone, 7,000 good deeds were carried out within the framework of the “Marathon of Good Deeds” project, in which about 50 thousand people participated. The press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/935782

Today, February 11, in Astana, the Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva held a meeting with the new composition of the Expert Council under the National Cinema Support Center.This year, the composition of the Expert Council under the National Cinema Support Center was renewed. It included specialists in the fields of cinema, literature, culture, as well as deputies of the Majilis.The main topic of the meeting was to discuss the rules for the competitive selection of film projects.The Minister spoke in detail about the activities of the National Cinema Support Center. He noted that the members of the Expert Council are entrusted with great responsibility. It is also worth noting that the changes to the rules of the selection competition adopted last year are aimed at making the selection more open and easy.According to the new rules, the selection is divided into two stages. This change will give a new impetus to the development of cinema in Kazakhstan.At the first stage, the Expert Council will evaluate only scripts and script plans. After successfully passing the first stage, the authors of the selected scripts must submit a full package of documents at the second stage. After submitting the necessary documents, candidates are given three days to correct the errors identified. After the acceptance of documents is completed, an application is sent for consideration by the Central Expert Council. Then the pitching date is set.“The members of the Council must feel a deep sense of responsibility, make fair decisions at all stages of the competition, and hold an open competition. Emphasis is placed on ensuring that film projects meet the established requirements. These measures will help develop the domestic film industry, as well as increase the number of projects that meet national interests and ideology,” Aida Balayeva noted.In 2025, film projects can be prepared on priority topics such as “national values”, “family”, “environmental protection”, “law and order”, “historical significant events”, “friendship”, “women's rights, child safety”, “heroes of modern times”, “national unity”, etc. In 2025, 10 new films will be released with the support of the Ministry and the National Cinema Support Center. This year, the films "Captain Baytasov", the drama "Igromanka" about gambling, the sports drama "90+1" about football, as well as the films "Autumn Wind", "Fake Dream", "Qaitadan", "Dung", "Black Girl", "Altyn Adam", "Sweet Heart" and "Abel" will be released.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/935982

A scientific conference dedicated to the International Day of Women and Girls in Science was held in AlmatyToday, a scientific conference dedicated to the International Day of Women and Girls in Science was held in Almaty, organized by the Kazakh National Women's Pedagogical University and supported by the United Nations. The event was organized by the "Sustainable Development" and "Science" student self-government organizations of QyzPU.At the event, Akerke Abylaikhan, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Higher and Postgraduate Education of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, congratulated all students and young people interested in science on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science."Today is the International Day of Women in Science. I congratulate all students and young people in science on this significant day! At today's event, we got acquainted with the exhibition of young scientists of the Kazakh National Women's Pedagogical University who are engaged in science and working in laboratories. For our country, the development of science in the general engineering and technical direction, as well as the improvement of production, is very important. On this occasion, we saw handmade soap products made by our youth and got acquainted with research work aimed at increasing their usefulness through effective technological processes. I would like to say to young people, especially our girls who are on the path of science - it is necessary to continue science. The scientific research that has been started cannot be stopped. Therefore, I wish success to the students studying for their bachelor's degree! I wish them to continue their education in the master's and doctoral programs in the future and make their contribution to the training of scientific personnel of our country at the Kazakh National Women's Pedagogical University," said Akerke Abylaikhan, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Higher and Postgraduate Education of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The conference was specially invited by Botakoz Sadybekova, a master of ecology, head of the Ecology Consulting company, eco-ethno-designer, eco-trainer and environmental activist, Duysenbek Inkar Daurenovna, an engineer at Yokogawa Electric Kazakhstan, as well as a PhD team from the Kazakh National Women's Pedagogical University. Also, students from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakh-British Technological University, International University of Information Technologies, Academy of Sports and Tourism, and M. Tynyshpaev ALT University participated as guests of the conference.The scientific conference, which was held in order to promote the role of women in science and encourage young scientists, discussed modern research and innovative projects in the fields of natural sciences, physics, mathematics, and digital technologies."Welcome to the United Nations building in Almaty! Today, together with the Kazakh National Women's Pedagogical University, we are holding a grand celebration event dedicated to the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. I am especially pleased to see the interest of young people in science and their ability to turn their knowledge into practice. I am very glad that we have jointly organized such an important event," said Vlastimil Samek, representative of the UN Department of Global Communications, Head of the UN Information Center in Kazakhstan.A science fair was organized as part of the event, where students presented their scientific projects. Each participant explained the purpose and results of their research in detail and exchanged views with the scientific community.“The name of our project is “Smart Parking”. Currently, many shopping and recreation centers often have parking problems. Due to improper parking of drivers, it is difficult for other drivers to find a free space. Our project is designed to solve this problem. In the future, we aim to develop the project and implement it,” said Zharkynay Bakhytzhan, a 3rd year student of the “Informatics and Robotics” educational program of the Kazakh National Women's Pedagogical University.At the event, the Student Rectorate of the Kazakh National Women's Pedagogical University made a report on the topic “Women in Science”. The main part of the conference was devoted to the defense of scientific projects and research works. The participants presented their research in detail and proposed innovative solutions. During the panel discussion, topical issues in the field of science and technology were discussed, and participants had the opportunity to receive direct answers from the university's PhDs.At the end of the conference, the representative of the UN Department of Global Communications and Head of the UN Information Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan Vlastimil Samek and Vice-Rector for Research and International Cooperation Dzhumakulov Zakir Daniyarovich thanked the active students and guests and presented Letters of Appreciation for their contributions to science and education.“At today's event, our doctoral candidates, students and researchers presented their scientific projects. They also spoke about the significant contribution of women to science in history and today. Air conditioning will be installed and the facades of 9 buildings will be illuminated with architectural lighting.Over three years, 938 projects worth 39.1 billion tenge have been implemented in Almaty under the IKB program. On the instructions of Erbolat Dossayev, 17.1 billion tenge have been allocated for these purposes in 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/935994

The fair was organized by the regional Department of Employment Coordination and Social Programs on the occasion of the "Year of Working Professions", the Regional Communications Service reports. 50 organizations in the region participated in the event, offering about 600 vacant jobs. Among them are Atyrau Thermal Power Center JSC, Atyrau-Zharyk JSC, Tengizchevroil LLP, NCOC LLP, Stamgazstroy, Orion Group KZ, KazTurboRemont, AtyrauNefteMash, GPS Investment, Sillen, KPI, Atyrau Oil Refinery, Atyrau Heating Systems, Spetsavtobaza, Schlumberger, Karat, Akzhaiyk Autopark, Atyrau Autopark, Infinity Mall, Ideal Trade Market, Air Energy Caspian, WOOD KSS and other companies. Recommended professions: driver, economist, paramedic, engineer, cook, cook, manager, accountant, lawyer, electrician, electrician, bricklayer, plasterer, cleaner, welder, sales consultant, electrical engineer, instrumentation engineer, safety engineer, design engineer, construction engineer, supervisor, construction manager, economist, etc. - The participation of residents is high, more than 500 people came today. The goal is to provide employment to the population. In case of hiring, institutions will notify the administration. Also, today, debtors who have not paid alimony, citizens released from prisons, and those on probation are participating, - said the head of the regional employment coordination and social programs department, Polymbet Khasanov. It should be noted that the participants of the fair were provided with information about state-subsidized jobs. They are: "Youth Practice", "First Workplace", "Generation Contract", "Silver Youth Project".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/935718

TURKESTAN STUDENTS LEARNED ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITIES TO OBTAIN A FOREIGN DIPLOMA IN OUR COUNTRYThe "Study in Kazakhstan" exhibition was held for high school graduates from the Turkestan region. 20 branches of the world's leading universities in Kazakhstan participated in the event, organized at Akhmet Yassawi University, providing comprehensive information to a total of about 10 thousand students.Students of grades 9-11 and their parents actively participated in the exhibition, which provided new opportunities for Kazakhstani youth to receive education at an international level. Applicants from remote and nearby regions of Turkestan region, as well as the cities of Turkestan and Kentau, received fresh information about educational programs, academic opportunities and study conditions of universities.Advisor to the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ruslan Emelbayev:“The exhibition that began on January 29 in Karaganda continued in Turkestan. “Study in Kazakhstan” offers Kazakhstani applicants the opportunity to study in their own country, receive education in accordance with international standards and receive an international-level diploma. In 2022-2024, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan established 23 strategic partnerships. As a result, branches and double-degree programs of 23 foreign universities were launched in Kazakhstan,” he said.The “Study in Kazakhstan” exhibition is being implemented on the instructions of the Head of State and contributes to expanding the educational opportunities of Kazakhstani students and increasing their competitiveness in the global labor market. The exhibition, which offers applicants the opportunity to enter branches of foreign universities, will continue in Kyzylorda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/935834

Today, February 11, the opening of the "City of Working Professions" festival took place. The event is being held at the "EXPO" exhibition center as part of the Year of Working Professions 2025, declared by the President.This is an educational festival for children and teenagers. Guests of the event can get acquainted with thematic streets of professions and participate in various sessions and master classes.The Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan presented 13 thematic houses at the festival. These are houses of geologists, mining industry, benefactors, ferrous metallurgists, mine builders, non-ferrous metallurgists, precious metals on the street of Mining and Metallurgy. Houses of automobile manufacturers and turners on the street of Machine Builders. As well as houses of masons, tilers and decorators, roofers and carpenters, landscape designers, and plumbers on the street of Builders. Interactive boards and simulators, practical areas, computer simulators, equipment and work processes will be displayed on the territory of the houses.During the event, an innovation session on the metallurgy and oil and gas industries, a presentation session of the Samruk-Kazyna Fund were held, career guidance videos from colleges and introductory videos from enterprises were shown.A conference on the topic "Future transport: what specialists will be in demand in 5-10 years" will also be held. The conference will be moderated by the President of the Kazakhstan Automobile Union, Anar Makasheva, and the speakers will include Aigul Akhmetova, Head of R&D Projects at the Kazakhstan Automobile Company Allur, Deputy Chairman of the Automobile and Transport Control Committee of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Bakytzhan Kachakov, Founder of ALT University Gulzana Serikova, General Director of the Kazakhstan Association of Freight Railway Carriers, Ramiya Sarayeva, and Head of the Corporate University of QazTehna LLP, Aidos Aitbayev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/935663

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Astana is hosting the first large-scale "City of Working Professions" festival as part of the Year of Working Professions. On the first day of the festival, representatives of more than 200 working professions took part in it, and about 10 thousand people watched it.Visitors to the festival got acquainted with new technologies and curricula in the field of technical education, received information about new and popular specialties offered by domestic colleges, and also met with potential employers. High school students were especially interested and actively visited the exhibition, discussing career prospects in working professions.The festival became a manifestation of cooperation between the vocational education system and business. Industrial exhibitions covered 15 areas of strategic importance for the economy: mechanical engineering, information technologies, construction, agro-industrial complex, energy, transport and other sectors that determine the future of the country's economy.Each exhibition here was presented by leading enterprises and vocational education organizations in new technologies, equipment and educational programs adapted to market requirements.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/935932

 This year, it is planned to increase the area sown with agricultural crops in the Zhetysu region to 510.7 thousand hectares. A regional operational headquarters for conducting spring field work is being created and is working. In preparation for the spring sowing, work is underway to prepare seeds, diesel fuel and equipment, - reports the press service of the Zhetysu region akim.According to the regional agricultural department, according to the plan, 247 thousand hectares of land will be plowed in the spring, 127 thousand hectares of pastures will be covered with moisture, 137 thousand hectares of last year's perennial grasses and winter crops will be harrowed, and a total of 374 thousand hectares of summer crops will be sown. The necessary 52.1 thousand tons of seeds of summer agricultural crops have been fully prepared, of which 31.6 thousand tons are grain crops, 9.5 thousand tons are oilseeds, 0.6 thousand tons are fodder crops, and 10.4 thousand tons are potatoes.To date, about 5 thousand tons of mineral fertilizers have been purchased. There are 1.3 thousand tons of mineral fertilizers in warehouses. This year, 2.7 billion roubles will be allocated for fertilizer subsidies. tenge has been allocated. "This year, the area sown with agricultural crops is planned to reach 510.7 thousand hectares. Of these, 295.3 thousand hectares will be sown with grain and leguminous crops, 89.7 thousand hectares with oilseeds, 6.8 thousand hectares with potatoes, 8.9 thousand hectares with vegetable crops, and 97.3 thousand hectares with fodder crops. And taking into account the production capacity of sugar factories, we will sow sugar beet on a total of 12.2 thousand hectares by 2025, which is 1.5 thousand hectares less than last year. In total, we plan to harvest 550.0 thousand tons of sugar beet from this area. "The seeds for the planned sugar beet sowing in the amount of 17.1 thousand sowing units will be provided by the Koksu Sugar Plant and the Zhetysu Social Entrepreneurship Corporation," the department's message says.Currently, repairs are being carried out on agricultural machinery, and to date, 75% of the 20.6 thousand units of machinery participating in spring field work, including tractors, plows, seeders, cultivators, and harrows, have been repaired. It is planned that the repairs will be fully completed by March 15.In this regard, 5.5 thousand tons of diesel fuel have been allocated for spring field work. Work is underway to identify the operator.As part of preparations for the spring sowing, the "Agrarian Credit Corporation" has received applications from 104 farms for 3.0 billion tenge, and to date, 35 farms have been granted loans for 942 million tenge.It should be noted that state services for subsidizing agro-industrial complex entities are carried out in 100 percent electronic format through the state information system for subsidies. For example, last year, 15,183 applications were received and state services were provided through the mentioned portal in the region for 11 types of state services. Similarly, since last year, the "Auyl Amanaty" program has been implemented through the Amanatnesie.kz portal. In 2024, 342 applications for more than 2.6 billion tenge were submitted to this portal.Press service of the akim of Zhetysu region.Photos are from the archive of the press service of the akim of Zhetysu region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/935756

Kazakhstan's Defense Minister, Colonel General Ruslan Zhaksylykov, congratulated Vladislav Kireev, a regular soldier of the Army Central Sports Club, on his victory at the IX Asian Winter Games being held in Harbin.The head of the defense department said by phone that the Ministry of Defense is proud of the achievements of the athletes of the Army Central Sports Club.- Your success is clear evidence that discipline, perseverance and hard work are the key to victory both in the sports arena and in serving the Motherland. Winning the Asian Games gold is a great result, but the dream of every athlete is Olympic gold. I wish you to achieve that goal in the future, - said the Defense Minister.The minister also expressed gratitude to Vladislav Kireev's parents for raising such a worthy son, athlete and defender of the Fatherland. The head of the Defense Ministry also congratulated the skier Olzhas Klimin, who won a bronze medal in the cross-country skiing competition, and the military personnel who entered the top ten in biathlon, the Armed Forces servicemen Asset Duysenov and Alexander Mukhin, who are in the sixth and seventh places in the rating.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/935877