The issues of preparation for spring field work were considered at a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. The current situation was reported by the Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov, the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev, as well as akims of a number of regions.In 2025, it is planned to sow agricultural crops on 23.8 million hectares, which is 518 thousand hectares more than in 2024. The area of ​​​​grain and leguminous crops will be about 16.6 million hectares (in 2024 - 16.7 million hectares). The area of ​​​​oil crops will increase by 365 thousand hectares, reaching 3.3 million hectares, including sunflower crops, which will increase by 50.6 thousand hectares, reaching 1.3 million hectares. It is also planned to increase the potato area by 14.9 thousand hectares, bringing the area to 136.8 thousand hectares, and buckwheat crops will increase by 41.5 thousand hectares, amounting to 147 thousand hectares. In 2025, the area of ​​sugar beet will be 18.4 thousand hectares. The area of ​​fodder crops will increase by 184 thousand hectares, reaching 3.4 million hectares. Cotton crops will cover 135.2 thousand hectares, and rice - 90.2 thousand hectares.This year, 401 thousand tons of diesel fuel were allocated to provide fuel for spring field work (taking into account the volume of production at the refinery). A schedule for the delivery of diesel fuel to refineries by regions has been approved, and a price of 232 tenge per liter to the destination station has been set.Taking into account the costs of operators, the final cost of diesel fuel for agricultural producers is 254 tenge per liter, which is 13-15% lower than the market price at gas stations of 295-300 tenge per liter.In addition, the governor of the Turkestan region, Nuralkhan Kusherov, announced that field work has begun in their region. Also in the Akmola region, according to the regional governor Marat Akhmetzhanov, this year it is planned to increase the potato area by 352 hectares, and the total potato planting will be 8.9 thousand hectares, which is 1.1 thousand hectares more than in 2024.Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reminded that the Head of State pays special attention to the development of the agricultural sector as one of the flagships of economic growth. In his report, the Prime Minister emphasized the need to prioritize the expansion of crop areas that are exported and in high demand in the market, bringing more income. This year, the volume of financing for the agricultural sector has been increased to 700 billion tenge. The amount spent on leasing has been increased to 200 billion tenge. More than 400 thousand tons of diesel fuel were also allocated at a discount.Olzhas Bektenov emphasized that all these measures are aimed at the successful conduct of the sowing campaign.“The state has taken all the necessary measures to ensure the successful conduct of the sowing campaign. We need to carry out the work effectively and in an organized manner. The Ministry of Agriculture should direct the concessional loans to support highly efficient and responsible farmers,” the Prime Minister emphasized. At the same time, he noted that the proper use of the allocated funds should be under constant control of the akimats. In addition, according to him, it is important to provide farmers with high-quality and tested seed stocks. For this, first of all, it is necessary to encourage domestic producers. It is also necessary to strictly observe agrotechnology in spring field work and use fertilizers and plant protection products in a timely manner. In Kazakhstan, the fertilizer application plan is only 59% of the scientifically based norm, and the technical readiness of agricultural machinery is 75%. Olzhas Bektenov noted that it is necessary to bring this indicator to 100% before the start of mass sowing.During the meeting, the Prime Minister gave a number of instructions to the ministries and akimats:The Ministry of Agriculture, together with the Baiterek holding, should take measures to optimize and simplify the procedures for granting loans and subsidies in order to provide effective state support to farmers.The Ministries of Energy, Agriculture and regional akimats should monitor the supply of the appropriate volume of discounted fuel. Akimats should provide complete data on regional operators within a week. I instruct to take strict measures against companies and individuals who allow the sale of fuel belonging to farmers.The Ministry of Water Resources, together with the Ministry of Agriculture and akimats, should take measures to ensure the uninterrupted supply of farmers with irrigation water. Akimats should carry out snow removal and water storage.The Prime Minister also instructed to monitor the timely completion of spring sowing operations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/935738

The issue of digitizing the agro-industrial complex was considered at a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov and Vice Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry Dmitry Mun reported on the ongoing work.Currently, the Ministry of Agriculture has 4 information systems on its balance sheet. These are the Identification of Agricultural Animals (IAA); Unified Automated System for Management of AIC Industries "E-Agriculture" (UAIS); Unified State Information System for Subsidies (USIS); Information system for lending to the population "Aul Amanaty". An information system for monitoring crop production is being developed. 93 types of state services are provided in the agro-industrial complex, 98% of which are in electronic mode. In 2024, more than 2.6 million electronic services were used. 11 groups of business processes were reengineered, 7 of which were for land resources, the rest for crop production.As a result, the number of documents required for reporting was reduced by 83%. The number of steps for farmers was reduced by 85%, and the service time was reduced by 97%.Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov noted that the Head of State set the task of digitizing the agricultural sector at the first forum of agricultural workers. In this regard, the Government gives special priority to introducing elements of "smart" technology into all branches of agriculture. Specific goals and objectives and main directions have been identified.It is necessary to ensure the accuracy of data on the amount of funds required, reporting, acreage, and livestock through the use of digital tools. The Prime Minister emphasized that digitization should contribute to increasing the transparency and effectiveness of state support measures.“It is important to introduce IT tools in accounting for agricultural land. Digitization should contribute to the rational use of fields and pastures, effective planning of sowing operations. In this regard, it is necessary to widely use space monitoring of all agricultural fields and use drones,” Olzhas Bektenov noted.Another important issue is the identification system for livestock and crop products. It is necessary to create an open supply chain from the place of origin to the final consumer. This system should be aimed at accounting for the produced product, guaranteeing its quality, and monitoring biological and veterinary safety.The Prime Minister emphasized the need for widespread use of digital solutions and artificial intelligence to predict climate risks, productivity, and market prices for food. In addition, it is planned to optimize the processes of irrigation of crops, the use of plant protection products and fertilizers, feed consumption, as well as the management of the agricultural machinery fleet using artificial intelligence.“Today, the accuracy of statistical data on animal husbandry, crop farming, accounting for grain and product stocks in stabilization stocks and warehouses, determining soil moisture, and ensuring veterinary safety remains an urgent problem. All these issues must be resolved through the full digitalization of the accounting system,” Olzhas Bektenov noted.In this regard, the Prime Minister gave a number of instructions to the Ministries of Agriculture and Digital Development.To jointly develop a digital map of agricultural lands by the end of 2025 in cooperation with regional akimats;To complete the development of a surveillance system in crop production by September 1, 2025 with akimats;On the instructions of the Head of State, it is planned to conduct a National Agricultural Census in 2025. It is necessary to fully digitize the census results, analyze them, and constantly update the resulting database.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/935740

From February 11-15, 2025, the “City of Working Professions” republican festival is being held in Astana, organized by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the Year of Working Professions declared by the President of the country.The venue is the “EXPO” international exhibition center, where thematic streets are presented by professions.The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan has provided a corner dedicated to the professions of rescuers and firefighters as part of the festival. In order to increase the prestige of the rescuer profession and arouse interest in the profession among young people, “Rescuers Street” and “Firefighters and Rescuers Zone” were opened. These spaces create new opportunities for getting acquainted with important professions in the field of security and civil protection. Vice-Minister of Emergency Situations Kegen Tursynbayev attended the opening ceremony: “Our goal is to show young people how important the rescue profession is for society. We are proud that we can instill in the younger generation not only modern equipment and technology, but also a sense of patriotism and respect for employees who risk their lives every day for the safety of others. We invite you all to join the festival and learn more about our work to help save and protect people,” he noted. In the “Corner of Firefighters and Rescuers”, visitors can see an exhibition that includes modern models of rescuers' special clothing, fire-technical weapons, a model of a quickly assembled fire department, rapid response firefighting equipment, and medical equipment used by employees of the Disaster Medicine Center. The “City of Working Professions” festival is a great opportunity for young people to learn about a wide range of working professions and choose a path that will lead to a successful and in-demand career. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/935698

The Chairman of the Emergency Situations Committee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Serik Zhunisbekov visited Amangeldy, Zhangeldy and Naurzym districts as part of his working trip to inspect flood preparedness and flood prevention measures. 12 settlements in Amangeldy district are at risk of flooding. Here, a bridge over the Qiba River has been repaired, the Bizhan dam has been restored, hydraulic engineering structures have been built in Amantogai village, dams have been strengthened, and embankment reinforcement work has been carried out. A 2,360 m long dam embankment has been built in Amangeldy village. In Zhangeldy district, restoration work continues on dams destroyed by floods, including embankment reinforcement work in the Kostakta section (1.5 km), Tenteksai (1000 m) and Kolkamys (2700 m) villages. Repair work is underway on the Albarboget dam. Since the beginning of the year, 400 cubic meters of snow have been removed from the region. 15 houses are at risk of flooding in the Naurzym district. Serik Zhunisbekov got acquainted with the repair work on the bridge across the Damidinka River in the village of Damdy. Blasting work is planned to prevent ice jams and meltwater from flowing out. The chairman of the committee also visited the fire stations in the villages of Torgai and Amangeldy and checked the readiness of the personnel. Following the results of the visit, recommendations were made on additional strengthening of dams and embankments, timely snow removal and preventive measures.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/935772

Astana's public utilities are operating in an enhanced mode around the clock. Snow removal work is ongoing in the city, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.On February 11, 2,649 road workers and more than 1,350 special equipment were deployed for snow removal during the day shift.On the night of February 11, more than 25 thousand cubic meters of snow were removed from the capital to snow dumps by 1,957 flights.Since the beginning of the winter season, more than 5.5 million cubic meters of snow have been removed from the city by 451,095 heavy-duty 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. are cleared.Cleaning of central streets, places where passenger transport routes pass, stops and sidewalks is also a priority.There are several equipped snow dumps in the city. They are equipped with a license plate reading system for 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 to travel long distances if there is a storm warning.In case of an emergency, call "112".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/935376

The JOLTAP program implemented in the capital is an affordable support for city residents looking for a source of income. The doors of the “Opportunity for All” modular points opened throughout the city on the basis of this program are always open to residents of the capital who are facing financial difficulties and are looking for a way out of them or are trying to learn a profession and earn a living, the official website of the capital's akimat reported.One of the residents of the capital who heard about the Joltap program and visited one of the “Opportunity for All” modular points is Kanat Tasbulatov. He chose the “Fundamentals of Cabinet Furniture Making” course from the free short-term courses offered by the program.“I completed the “Fundamentals of Cabinet Furniture Making” course through the Joltap program in two weeks. There were many offers, I made my choice from them and got a job in a furniture shop. Initially, we agreed that we would receive 15 percent of the cost of one project as a salary. Considering that one project here costs 1-2 million, we will have at least 200-300 thousand tenge of it in the project. And the order is not small. This means that our income will also be large. After all, as our course leader said, to move to a new house, you need at least one kitchen set and one wardrobe. And in our capital, there are a lot of people who want to buy a house and make furniture,” says project participant Kanat Dulatuly.Thus, the project participant successfully completed the course, makes quality furniture, pleases his customers, and increases his family's income.He invited all residents of the capital who, like him, want to learn a free profession and earn money to benefit from the project.That is, through the “Opportunity for All” modular points, it is possible to sign up for short-term training, register on the jumystap.kz website, and find work from project partners. You can also get advice on 52 state support measures, including youth loans, housing queues, obtaining ASP, etc. Advice is provided. At the same time, digital assistance is provided, such as obtaining an EDS, queue services.Today, more than 10 thousand graduates have completed free courses through more than 18 author's training programs for short-term training in labor and digital skills.The JUMYSTAP platform, designed for job search and recruitment, offers more than 3 thousand vacancies from 2 thousand employers in the city. This platform has more than 14 thousand unique users.For additional questions, you can contact the Call Centers at +7 (707) 221-31-31.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/935464

The capital's public library No. 1 held a quiz for schoolchildren "Clean Kazakhstan - ecologically created" as part of the campaign "Clean Kazakhstan. Astana - a model of cleanliness and order", the official website of the city administration reports.During the event, librarians offered to choose topics from literature on ecology, environmental protection and sustainable development. Schoolchildren got acquainted with publications that reveal the current problems of environmental protection, ways to solve them, and the importance of environmental culture in the modern world. After looking through the book, students took part in a quiz to test their knowledge of Kazakhstan's environmental initiatives.The interactive format of the work made the event not only informative, but also interesting.The quiz contributed to the promotion of environmental knowledge among schoolchildren, the development of their conscious attitude to nature, and the formation of environmental responsibility. Public library No. 1 continues its work to improve environmental literacy and invites you to participate in upcoming events.Recall that since the beginning of 2025, modern "Clean Kazakhstan" corners have appeared in many libraries of Astana. These corners contain books, magazines and information materials on environmental education, environmental protection and preservation of cultural sites. At the same time, lectures and master classes on ecology are held in libraries, joint Saturday cleaning, landscaping of adjacent territories, and garbage collection are organized. All events are aimed at improving the environmental literacy of city residents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/935480

Over the past year, more than 8,000 drug crimes have been detected, among which there are frequent cases of criminals adding drugs to drinks of strangers, especially girls. This is what the capital's Drug Crime Countermeasures Department warned about, the official website of the Astana akimat reports.Experts especially emphasized the need to carry special drug test strips with you to protect yourself and your loved ones.It should be noted that such strips are available in pharmacies, are small, do not take up much space, and most importantly, they help determine the presence of dangerous substances in a minute.This is a simple but effective way to prevent crime and ensure your own safety. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/935626

Measures to ensure fire safety during the heating season are underway in the Esil district of the capital. Representatives of state bodies have once again visited houses in the suburbs to remind residents of safety measures and check heating appliances, the city akimat's official website reports.The akimat of the Yesil district, together with the Emergency Situations Department and police officers, conducted another raid on the private sector.Representatives of state bodies visited about 50 houses in the Prigorodny residential area, checked stove equipment and electrical wiring, and also gave explanations on fire prevention.Sanzhar Zhaksygeldy, an engineer of the Yesil district Emergency Situations Department, noted that fire prevention work is being carried out regularly in houses in the suburbs.As a result of the inspection, defects in the heating system, electrical networks and equipment of residential buildings are being identified."Such defects cause fires and pose a threat to human life. With the support of the akimat, we are conducting explanatory work on the need to comply with fire safety requirements during the heating season. "We visit about 50 houses every day," said Sanzhar Zhaksygeldy.Specialists check the condition of heating systems in houses."The main attention is paid to heating stoves and electrical equipment, as they often cause fires. With the onset of winter and on frosty days, malfunctions of heating stoves can lead to tragic situations. During the campaign, booklets in the form of memos on fire safety measures will be distributed," added Sanzhar Zhaksygeldy.The rescuers also reminded of precautions. Thus, it is necessary to ensure fire safety when using stoves, not to overload electrical networks, monitor the serviceability of electrical wiring, not to use non-standard home-made electric heating devices, not to dry flammable materials and bedding on a burning stove, and not to leave children at home without adult supervision.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/935628

The Almaty district akimat in the capital announced that it is accepting proposals from artists and art lovers who want to create interesting murals and graffiti. This initiative is aimed at preventing vandalism, the official website of the city akimat reports.We call on residents and guests of the city to respect public space and act within the law. It is a reminder that illegal graffiti leads to criminal liability.Creative ideas and suggestions from talented citizens will be taken into account.To participate, you need to:1. Prepare a sketch of your project;2. Describe your idea and concept, in particular, what messages you want to convey through your art.After your sketch is approved, the author will be given permission to implement the project and the location of the mural or graffiti will be determined.Applications are accepted on a regular basis and a special commission will be created to select them.For questions regarding the acceptance of applications, you can contact the Almaty District Akimat (Tauelsizdik Avenue, 7) or via the Instagram page @almaty_audany.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/935658

The Ministry of Agriculture, together with regional akimats, is actively preparing for the upcoming sowing campaign. This year, in accordance with the Roadmap to double the gross agricultural output, the diversification of arable land will continue. This was announced by Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov at a government meeting."Agricultural crops will be planted on 23.8 million hectares, which is 518 thousand hectares more than last year. The diversification program covers about 1 million hectares, including an increase in the area of ​​​​highly profitable crops by 750 thousand hectares. In particular, oilseed crops will be increased by 365 thousand hectares, fodder crops by 184 thousand hectares, barley by 114 thousand hectares, buckwheat by 41.5 thousand hectares, and potatoes by 15 thousand hectares,” the minister said.In order to ensure a stable fodder base, it is planned to increase the area of ​​fodder crops to 3.4 million hectares. The volume of oilseed crops will be increased to 3.3 million hectares. The planned areas will allow to fully meet the needs of the domestic market. Signboards with QR codes have been installed at large enterprises of Saran, using which you can sign up for a personal reception with the city akim Daryn Bulkayr. Also, areas with computers and webcams will be equipped so that workers can contact the city head online.– All this was done at the initiative of the akim and is an assignment under his personal control. The project is ready for launch, - says Duman Alimzhanov, press secretary of the Saran akimat.Currently, signs with QR codes have been installed in the premises of 20 large enterprises in Saran. Among them are the QazTechna bus plant and the Silk Road Electronics household appliance manufacturer. By scanning the codes, you can sign up for offline and online meetings with the city akim.You can talk face-to-face with the city akim according to the established schedule - twice a month, every Friday. Online meetings are more convenient for resolving more urgent issues. The schedule of such meetings is flexible: they are scheduled when the akim has free time.Saran is the only city in the Karaganda region that has launched such a system of signing up for personal meetings with the akim. Such initiatives are aimed at simplifying the process of citizens' interaction with the administration, which in turn helps to resolve issues quickly and effectively. A metropolitan policeman was awarded the medal "For Military Valor" for saving a life, the official website of the Astana akimat reports.Senior inspector of the Patrol Police Regiment of the Astana City Police Department Dulat Idrisov was awarded the Presidential medal "For Military Valor" for saving a life.The policeman shared his thoughts on how the incident happened. According to him, he had to act quickly because there was no time to wait for the rescue services.“We received a call that a person had a heart attack and could not open the door on his own. Since we were nearby, we immediately sought help. Our plan to reach the scene and open the door on our own did not work out. And although we tried to call the rescue services and an ambulance, we were pressed for time. "That's why we had to get in through a window on the second floor."There are various situations in our service. That's why we, police officers, are always ready to maintain order and serve for the good of the people. We don't consider this a feat. This is our job," says the police captain.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/935697

A large-scale job fair was organized in Ust-Kamenogorsk on the occasion of the Year of Working Professions and as part of a single republican campaign.- By Presidential Decree, 2025 was declared the Year of Working Professions. Today, job fairs are being held throughout the republic. Such events were organized in all districts of our region. We have also gathered employers offering job vacancies to citizens at the Ust-Kamenogorsk Career Center, said Almira Musinova, head of the Department for Coordination of Employment and Social Programs.According to official data, more than 17 thousand people are registered in the region's employment centers, and there are more than 3.5 thousand current vacancies on the "Electronic Labor Exchange" digital platform.A total of more than 180 job seekers participated in the fair. Information about the residents of the region who found jobs and the results of the fair will be announced at the end of the day.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/935707

The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) are pleased to announce the participation of the ICAO 2025 Conference, which will be held in Abu Dhabi (UAE) on February 10-12, 2025. Within the framework of the Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS-2025), a relevant document was signed on the development of a strategic Master Plan for the development of the civil aviation industry of Kazakhstan until 2050. The Master Plan for the Development of the Civil Aviation Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan will allow developing a comprehensive strategy and algorithm for further planning the civil aviation industry of Kazakhstan, which will include the development of airports, air navigation, airlines, increasing the level of flight safety and aviation security, accessibility and liberalization of air transport, etc. It should be noted that ICAO has the most qualified experts and is a recognized leader in developing development strategies for ICAO member states. It is worth noting that Kazakhstan, in accordance with its national objectives to develop transit and transport potential in Central Asia and the CIS and transform Kazakhstan into a major connecting regional aviation hub, has a vision of sustainable development, modernization and effective use of the aviation sector of Kazakhstan and was the first country to establish strategic cooperation with ICAO. On behalf of the Kazakh side, the agreement was signed by Talgat Lastayev, Vice Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and on behalf of ICAO, Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General of the Organization. The signing ceremony was also attended by the President of the ICAO Council, Mr. Salvatore Sciaccatano, and the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to ICAO, Mr. Timur Tilegenov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/935256

The Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the Kazakhmys Corporation signed a memorandumToday, February 11, within the framework of the scientific and technological session "Modern leaching methods and prospects for their application in the mining and metallurgical complex of Kazakhstan", the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kazakhmys Corporation signed a memorandum on strategic partnership.The document was signed by the Chairman of the Science Committee Galymzhan Zhankuatov and the Director for Sustainable Development of the Kazakhmys Corporation Saken Shayakhmetov.The goal of the cooperation is to strengthen scientific and industrial cooperation, develop modern technological solutions and increase the competitiveness of domestic production.The partnership plans to conduct joint applied research, hold scientific and technological sessions, as well as interact with research institutes and universities.This step is aimed at supporting applied science in Kazakhstan and finding scientific solutions to current technological problems.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/935747

Akmola athlete Vadim Kurales won another silver medal in the biathlon sprint competition at the IX Winter Asian Games.The governor of the Akmola region congratulated the athlete on his victory."We congratulate Vadim Vadimovich, the coaching staff and all biathlon fans. Your perseverance, professionalism and desire to win inspire fans and those interested in biathlon. We wish you new victories, stable results and bright successes in international competitions,” the congratulatory message reads.It should be noted that at the IX Asian Winter Games, athletes from Akmola won a total of 11 medals.On February 8, Nikisha Denis and Zhaksybayev Mersaid, Khan Yana and Tikhonova Olga won silver medals in the 2000-meter medley relay in short track. Konstantin Bortsov took second place in the classic style skiing competition.On February 9, our compatriots Khan Yana and Tikhonova Olga took second place in the women's 3000-meter relay, while Nikisha Denis and Zhaksybayev Mersaid won a historic gold medal for our country in the 5000-meter relay. This is the first gold medal for the Kazakhstani team at these games.On February 10, Olzhas Klimin won a bronze medal in the 10 km cross-country skiing race.Thus, athletes from the Akmola region have added 1 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze medal to the national team's medal basket.In total, 14 athletes from the Akmola region are participating in the Kazakhstani team.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/935565

As part of the AI ​​Action Summit in Paris, the Minister of Digital Development of Kazakhstan Zhaslan Madiev and the Advisor to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kuanyshbek Yesekeyev held a series of meetings with leading artificial intelligence (AI) experts.During the meeting with one of the world's leading experts in the field of artificial intelligence, Professor Fei-Fei Li of Stanford University, the Minister reported on the plans for the development of AI technologies in Kazakhstan and the achievements of domestic AI startups.Fei-Fei Li is a scientist whom many call the "mother of AI." She created the largest image database called ImageNet and laid the foundation for modern computer vision technologies. His research has paved the way for significant advances in medical diagnostics, autonomous systems, and robotics.Large language models and the KazLLM project were discussed at a meeting with Yann LeCun, Chief Scientist for AI at Meta and a pioneer in the field of deep learning.One of Yann LeCun's most important achievements was the development of the LLaMA (Large Language Model Meta AI) language model, which has become the basis for many modern AI applications. In Kazakhstan, KazLLM was created on the basis of this architecture, which demonstrates the country's commitment to the use and development of AI technologies. International experts, especially Yann LeCun, highly appreciated this Kazakhstani project and left positive comments on social networks (pictured). During the meeting, the Minister expressed his intention to develop artificial intelligence not only at the national level, but also at the regional level.“We plan to continue cooperation with the Meta team in order to improve the KazLLM project and develop the AI ​​infrastructure in Kazakhstan. I also invited Yann LeCun to the upcoming Digital Bridge event, where we plan to discuss joint projects and deepen cooperation,” said Zhaslan Madiev.The Minister met with Quentin Adam, founder of Clever Cloud. This company works in the field of IT automation and offers a platform that allows you to launch applications in programming languages ​​​​such as Java, Scala, Ruby, Node.js, PHP, Python with automatic scaling and recovery functions. During the meeting, the parties discussed the possibility of opening a research laboratory (R&D) in the field of cloud computing.At a meeting with the Minister of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of Serbia, Jelena Begović, the activities of the international Alem.AI center and educational programs in the field of AI were discussed. The Serbian delegation is interested in Kazakhstan's achievements in this area and plans to visit Astana on a working visit to discuss cooperation in educational programs.Minister Zhaslan Madiev met with Sandro Gianella, Head of Policy and Partnerships for Europe and the Middle East at OpenAI, and Julie Lavey, Head of Interaction with EU Countries.OpenAI is a world-renowned research organization for the development of artificial intelligence, and its ChatGPT tool is widely known.During the meeting, the parties discussed the issues of introducing AI technologies into the e-government system. OpenAI experts highly appreciated Kazakhstan's developments in the field of AI and proposed holding a technical meeting with Kazakhstani developers. In addition, issues of ensuring data security and preventing the spread of personal information were discussed. Press service of the Central Information and Communications Technology Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/935435

There are 619 areas with avalanche risk in the republic. The slopes of the Kazakhstan Altai, Ili, Zhetysu, Talas Alatau and Karatau ranges in the territories of East Kazakhstan, Almaty, Turkestan and Zhetysu regions are particularly dangerous areas. The most dangerous periods when avalanche activity increases are considered to be the beginning of winter and the beginning of spring. Today, avalanches in the southern and southeastern regions are characterized by an average avalanche risk in the middle mountainous regions, while the situation remains avalanche risk in the high mountains. In order to reduce risks for residents and tourists in the most dangerous areas, preventive measures, including avalanche prevention measures, have been taken. Experts predict that in 2025, avalanche activity in these regions may increase between February and April, when spontaneous avalanches are more common. This is especially true for high-mountainous areas, where there are sharp temperature fluctuations, heavy snowfalls and snowstorms, which can contribute to an increase in the risk of avalanches. Since the beginning of the avalanche danger period, 24 spontaneous avalanches have been recorded in closed, inaccessible areas. In order to ensure the safety of the population, tourists and vacationers, 58 preventive avalanches were carried out, the total volume of snow fell was about 42 thousand cubic meters. During dangerous periods, checkpoints are set up to restrict the entry of people and vehicles into the avalanche danger zone. Snow retaining shields are installed in the mountains. Residents and enterprises in avalanche danger zones have been given recommendations and brochures with instructions on behavior in case of avalanche danger. It is especially dangerous for skiers, tourists, and climbers. Therefore, in order to prevent human casualties and avoid being buried under an avalanche, everyone who goes to the mountains must learn the basic rules of conduct in the mountains and during an avalanche. If an avalanche warning is issued, it is better to refuse to go to the mountains. If there is no warning, then before setting off, it is necessary to know the weather forecast, draw up travel routes, avoid walking and skiing in unprepared areas, walk on marked trails, as well as learn as much as possible about areas with avalanche danger, and avoid dangerous slopes as much as possible. If heavy snow falls before going to the mountains, it is better to postpone the hike for two to three days, and if there is no avalanche, it is better to wait for it to subside. Due to the instability of the snow on the mountain slopes, the Ministry of Emergency Situations recommends not going to snowy mountain slopes and mountains in order to avoid causing avalanches, as well as to refuse to go to the mountains in the coming days. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/935569

Today, 23 families from socially vulnerable groups and large families in the Zhetysu region enjoyed the joy of new homes. Those on the waiting list were handed the keys to three-room houses in a new residential area of ​​the regional center, the regional akim's press service reports.Among the new homeowners are large and single-parent families, families raising disabled children, disabled people of groups I and II, and pensioners.According to the Taldykorgan city akimat, the construction of housing in the "Zhastar-3" microdistrict has been underway since July last year. Thus, 56 new houses have been built and purchased for those on the waiting list. In addition to the 23 houses whose keys were handed over today, 33 houses will be put into operation by the end of February. The total area of ​​​​each house is 76 square meters. There are three living rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. It is worth noting that by the end of this year, about 150 more houses will be put into operation in this residential area at the expense of private developers. One of the new homeowners is Indira Imanbolova, a mother of many children:- We have been on the waiting list for housing for more than 10 years. The cost of renting a house is not cheap for us, and moving often has its own difficulties. My children especially suffer. Now, we have found our own home, and we are so happy, - says I. Imanbolova, a mother of six children.Meruert Abdykadyrova, who was on the housing waiting list, also found a new home. The mother of the owner of the house did not hide her joy:- My daughter has been looking for a house for at least twelve and a half years. She has six children. Before that, she lived in a rented apartment. Now Meruert, her loved ones and we are all happy that she has a home, - says Kupan Abdykadyrova.Let us recall that earlier, at the beginning of this year, 49 large families in Taldykorgan were given the keys to the houses in the "Bereke" cottage town. In total, 1,283 families were provided with housing in Taldykorgan last year, reducing the waiting list by 8.3%, and this year another 1,483 families will receive housing. The construction of 28 houses with 1,041 apartments and 107 cottages will be completed, and 300 apartments will be purchased for socially vulnerable groups of the population. Thus, in 2023-2025, about 5,000 people on the waiting list will be provided with housing in the regional center. Press service of the akim of Zhetysu region.Photographer: Dmitry ErofeevSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/935574

An exhibition dedicated to the City Day was held at the special boarding school No. 1. Employees of the Karaganda regional museum of local history and lore selected the exposition so that children with visual impairments could get acquainted with each object.At the exhibition at the boarding school No. 1, the children were presented with a collection of objects closely related to the emergence and development of Karaganda: a cast-iron hammer, a miner's helmet, a lump of coal. The exposition included items belonging to Karaganda residents who participated in the Great Patriotic War, as well as household items of the first builders: a hiking cauldron, a kerosene lamp, and many others.The children had access to all the exhibits.Before the exhibition, a ceremony was held to introduce schoolchildren to the history of Karaganda.- After the exhibition, we talked with the children and asked them if they liked it. The children gained new experience and strengthened their knowledge of the history of their native city. We can say that they consolidated what they had learned in history lessons, - said Aitzhamal Ibraeva, deputy director for educational work of special boarding school No. 1.The exhibition "The Magnificent City of the Ark - Karaganda" was organized within the framework of the museum project "Art for All". Its essence is to hold mobile events adapted to the needs and capabilities of different people.The Karaganda Regional Museum of Local Lore held a mobile exhibition dedicated to the City Day at the Yu. Pavlov comprehensive school.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/934798

Karaganda wrestlers won two gold and five bronze medals at the 16th Republican Kazakh wrestling tournament in Kyzylorda dedicated to the memory of Kazhymukan Munaytpasuly. This year, about 200 wrestlers from 12 regions of Kazakhstan participated in the competition.Karaganda residents showed worthy results at a major sporting event. Arnur Komekpay won a gold medal in the 60 kg category.Didar Berkenov became the champion in the 90 kg weight category.- This is the first start of 2025 for our athletes. I consider the results shown to be excellent. There is progress compared to last year's tournament. At that time, we won only two silver medals, - said Bekzat Akhmetbekov, senior coach of the Kazakh wrestling Karaganda region.Five of our wrestlers - Rakhanbek Sidoga, Shyngyz Toleuov, Aday Mubarak, Nurbek Koldasov and Erasyl Kuanysh - won bronze medals.Currently, Karaganda wrestlers are preparing for the Kazakhstan Championship, which will be held in April.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/934879