In the coming years, hockey courts, basketball and volleyball courts, a swimming pool and a hippodrome will be opened in the Bukhar Zhyrau district. This was announced by the district akim Yerlan Kusaiyn during a meeting with the head of the physical culture and sports department Serik Sapiyev and local athletes at the physical culture and health complex in the village of G. Mustafin.A similar complex was also opened in Karakuduk last year, and multifunctional hockey courts were installed in the villages of Umitker and Ushtobe. Mini-football fields appeared in Tortkol and Kushoky, and a gym was renovated in the village of Tsentralny.For four years, 31 projects aimed at developing sports infrastructure have been implemented in the district. Multifunctional hockey courts will be installed in six settlements, basketball and volleyball courts in five, and mini-football fields in four. A 25-meter swimming pool and a 250-seat hippodrome will be built in the district center.As noted by Yerlan Kusai, the lack of indoor sports facilities remains a problematic issue.- To solve this problem, the construction of sports complexes is planned in the villages of Baimyrza and Doskey. In 2026, the construction of a 100-seat physical education and health complex in Kushoky will continue under the “Aul – El besigi” program. It is also planned to reconstruct the central stadium in Botakara, - the district akim reported.Residents with special needs will not be left without attention. This year, 30 people will be able to engage in bocce and athletics within the framework of the state social order.In settlements that currently lack sports infrastructure, yard clubs organized on the basis of the “Arlan” district sports club will be an alternative to regular sports. New clubs will be opened in the villages of Karakuduk, Doskei, Kushoky, Tsentralny, Samarkan, Petrovka, Kokpekty, Kyzylzhar and Baimyrza.During the meeting, Serik Sapiyev noted the pace of development of sports infrastructure and presented a letter of gratitude to the district akim Yerlan Kusayin. Multiple winners of regional and republican hand-to-hand combat competitions - the world champion among youth in army hand-to-hand combat, Zhasulan Nurbolat from the village of Kyzylkayin and Ualikhan Makulbayev from the village of Ushtobe; multiple winner of regional and republican competitions in judo and sambo, silver medalist of the 2024 World Youth Championship in combat sambo Tanirbergen Tergeubekov; Ernat Bolyskhan from Sheshenkara village, a multiple winner of regional, republican and international competitions in Kazakh wrestling, a bronze medalist of the 2024 Asian Championship, received engraved medals and certificates worth 500 thousand tenge.In addition, the Arlan sports club was awarded a certificate worth one million tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/935233

In Karaganda, the famous pianist, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan Gulnar Kurambaeva will perform with the Academic Symphony Orchestra named after Erkegali Rakhmadiev. Music lovers are invited to the "Shalkyma" concert hall on February 14 at 18:30.The conductor is maestro Aidar Torybayev.The program includes Concerto No. 23 for piano and orchestra and Symphony No. 40 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.The concert will be held as part of the "Music for All" project. Admission is free.Gulnar Kurambaeva, a cultural figure and associate professor at the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory, is our compatriot who began her musical career in Karaganda. After graduating from the Karaganda Music College named after Tattimbet, she continued her studies at the Almaty State Conservatory named after Kurmangazy. The pianist graduated from the school of the famous music teacher Zhaniya Aubakirova. She herself trained a whole group of talented musicians. Today she is actively engaged in concert activities in Kazakhstan and abroad. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/935234

About 500 athletes from all over the region gathered in Temirtau for the traditional winter sports competitions "White Winter - 2025" between cities and "Snowy Winter - 2025" between rural areas. People of different ages and professions competed in four sports: Presidential all-around, cross-country skiing, speed skating and ice hockey.Based on the results of all rounds, the teams were awarded places. Among the cities of the region, the Karaganda team received the most points. Athletes from Temirtau came in second place. Shakhtinsk won a bronze medal.Murat Dauletpay, a resident of Saran, set a personal record. He finished first in the ski race.At the “Snowy Winter – 2025” sports festival, the participants of the Abay district performed well. The second place went to the team of the Nura district. In third place were the athletes of Osakarov.In hockey, the team of the Nura district showed good results. It became the best in this sport.- In recent years, two indoor hockey rinks have been built in our district. One of them is in the village of Shakhterskoye, the other in the village of Nura. They will allow us to develop winter sports. The only thing that is missing today is a children's hockey coach to open a children's section. But we are negotiating with a young specialist, who is ready to come to us under the “With a diploma – to the village!” program. We hope that the coach will come to us. By attracting specialists, we can encourage our athletes to stay in the village, rather than moving to cities just for sports, - believes Igor Pronin, head of the Nura district Youth Sports Committee.The "White Winter - 2025" and "Snowy Winter - 2025" sports competitions are held annually and are one of the most important winter sports events in the Karaganda region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/935309

In Karaganda, scientists and industry representatives are solving urgent problems of copper production and enrichment. A hackathon - a scientific and technological session is being held on the basis of the A. Saginov Technical University. The main focus is on the prospects for underground and surface copper leaching, commercialization of scientific developments and their introduction into production.More than 150 scientists, engineers and industry representatives gathered at a hackathon organized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education with the support of the Kazakhmys Corporation. A new format for the interaction of science and industry will be developed there.- To continue producing copper in the same volume as today, we need new technologies and methods, and this requires close cooperation between science and industry, - noted Saken Shayakhmetov, Director of Sustainable Development of the Kazakhmys Corporation.The owners of the hackathon, scientists from Karaganda Technical University, presented an environmentally friendly leaching method.- We offer a microwave leaching method as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional methods using sulfuric acid. The microwave reactor allows to reduce the harmful impact on the environment, as well as to increase the economic efficiency of the project, - said the head of the department of chemistry and chemical technology Altynaray Takibaeva.At the previous hackathon, the technical university was successful with a project on gold extraction from copper ores.The Satbayev University team presented eight projects on leaching each type of ore, tested both in laboratory conditions and at an existing landfill.Akim of Karaganda region Yermaganbet Bolekpayev noted that promising projects will be supported by subsidizing interest rates.The model of financing science in Kazakhstan is changing. Now research is focused on the specific needs of industry, and financing is tied to production tasks.- Scientists, together with enterprises, identify specific problems of specific production and look for ways to solve them, - noted the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek, and also spoke about the opening of branches of leading foreign universities in Karaganda. – Thus, a branch of the leading mining school in the UK will soon be launched on the basis of the technical university. The university operates under the auspices of the University of Exeter. Preliminary negotiations have been held in London. It is also planned to open a branch of the MISIS National Research Technological University (Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys) on the basis of the industrial university. And a branch of the Kazan State Medical University will be opened on the basis of the medical university. This will be a significant contribution to increasing the intellectual, research and academic potential of the region.According to the results of the hackathon, the best developments will be identified that will receive support for further implementation at leading industrial enterprises of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/935367

This year, the Temirtau public transport fleet will be replenished with 60 new Yutong buses. They will be purchased from the Saran manufacturer QazTechna through the Industrial Development Fund.The ECOBUS QK carrier has already produced 20 new buses for socially important city routes. Currently, electronic system equipment is being installed on six of them.All new buses are equipped with ramps, which will ensure unhindered access to the cabin for passengers with limited mobility.The modernization of the bus fleet will improve the quality of transport services for city residents. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/935425

Last year, 1,318 disabled people were employed in the Karaganda region. Assistance was also provided to those wishing to open their own business: 63 grants were awarded, including to parents of children with special needs. This year, it is planned to move forward, using all state support measures and regional programs.Increasing the quota for enterprises to employ people with disabilities, opening new special jobs, continuing training in popular specialties - these are the tasks set by the head of the region, Yermaganbet Bulekpayev.The work done and future plans were discussed at the meeting.Asem Zhunuspekova, Deputy Head of the Department for Coordination of Employment and Social Programs, spoke about all possible ways to employ people with disabilities. She gave specific examples of what jobs applicants have found in the regional career centers under the "Silver Youth" and "First Job" programs.A 62-year-old resident of the Karagayly village of the Osakarov district was placed on a farm as an engineer-mechanic. A resident of the Zhanakurylys village of the Nura district got a job as a welder. In Saran, enterprises need workers: one of the applicants is currently working as a car mechanic, the other as a metal structure installer.Neither disability group nor age was an obstacle to hiring. Let us remind you that under a number of projects, the state reimburses the employer for part of the employee's salary.Last year, 13 special jobs were created for people with disabilities. Entrepreneurs hired people with hearing impairments and poor eyesight. And the state provided subsidies for the arrangement of workplaces and salaries.A special project is underway in the region to train people with disabilities and their caregivers in IT specialties. 110 people are taking free courses. Some of them have job prospects: they are currently practicing in software development companies.In addition, new specialties can be taught free of charge in short-term courses under the Jumys Tap social project, and the basics of entrepreneurship - under the Bastau Business project.This year, the Altyn Jas project was launched in the region to employ pensioners. It can also be used by people with disabilities.A job fair is held regularly, where those who are interested are offered decent work. Ten Qogam centers have been opened, one of the directions of which is the employment of people with disabilities.- The issue of employment of people with disabilities is one of the priorities of social policy in our region. It is necessary to use all opportunities and help those who are interested in working, - noted Ermaganbet Bolekpayev.More than 55 thousand disabled people live in the Karaganda region, about half of whom are people of working age. About 11 thousand people work. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/935429

Karaganda resident Vladislav Kireev became the biathlon champion at the Asian Games in Harbin, China. The athlete is coached by Rais Khairutdinov.The men's biathlon team of Kazakhstan won two medals in the 10 km sprint race. The silver medal went to Vadim Kurales, who competed as a main member of the national team for the first time this season.Gu Can from China won third place.Kazakhstan's Asset Duysenov and Alexander Mukhin took sixth and seventh places.According to the Karaganda regional department of physical culture and sportsPhoto: Nurgali ZhumagaziSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/935503

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/karaganda/press/news/details/935566

Today, the Kazakh national team won a bronze medal in synchronized freestyle acrobatics at the 9th Asian Winter Games.Ardana Mahanova and Ayana Zholdas competed as part of the team.Photo: Nurgali ZHUMAGAZYSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/935246

Kazakhstan won its second gold medal at the Winter Asian Games in Harbin.The men's freestyle acrobatics team made a splash. Sherzod Khashirbayev and Roman Ivanov performed in the team.Let us recall that before this, our compatriots had not won a gold medal in freestyle acrobatics at the Asian Games. Previously, silver and bronze medals were awarded.Photo: Nurgali ZHUMAGAZYSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/935296

Our compatriot Vladislav Kireev became the champion in the 10-kilometer sprint in biathlon at the IX Asian Winter Games.This is the 3rd gold medal in the basket of the Kazakh delegation.He covered the course in 29 minutes, 47.4 seconds. Another compatriot Vadim Kurales won a silver medal.Photo: Nurgali ZHUMAGAZYSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/935420

Today, the men's 10-kilometer sprint in biathlon ended in Harbin, where Kazakh biathlete Vadim Kurales won a silver medal. Vadim's time was 30:13.1.Photo: Nurgali ZHUMAGAZYSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/935424

At the 9th Winter Asian Games in Harbin, the men's team in synchronized freestyle acrobatics won the second gold medal for Kazakhstan. This is the first gold medal in the history of freestyle acrobatics for Kazakhstan at the Winter Asian Games. Our compatriots also broke the Asian record."The country has won the second gold medal. Our compatriots Sherzod Khashirbayev and Roman Ivanov became champions of the 9th Winter Asian Games in freestyle acrobatics. In the men's synchronized diving, our compatriots demonstrated their skills at the second opportunity and surpassed both teams of the formidable Chinese team that were hoping for gold. Our guys not only surpassed, but also set an Asian record with 97.92 points. Thus, our guys have won the second gold medal for the country.This medal is of great importance for our country. Because this is the first gold medal won by our compatriots in freestyle acrobatics in the history of the Winter Asian Games. It is worth noting the great contribution of the coaches and the team to this victory. Thanks to the hard work and continuous training of our athletes, we have achieved such a great success. I sincerely congratulate our champions and all sports fans on this victory, which has elevated the status of the country! I wish good luck to our other athletes! Go, Kazakhstan! ", - said the Minister.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/935476

At the IX Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Vladislav Kireev became the champion of the IX Asian Winter Games in the men's biathlon competition, while another compatriot, Vadim Kurales, won a silver medal."Following the gold of the men in freestyle acrobatics, our biathlon athletes gradually brought home one gold and one silver medal. In the 10 km sprint race, Vladislav Kireev crossed the finish line first, bringing joy upon joy. Another compatriot, Vadim Kurales, also took second place and became a silver medalist. I sincerely congratulate Vladislav and Vadim on their significant victories. They justified the trust of the country and delighted all sports fans with their bright victories.I believe that our guys will not limit themselves to this award. We hope that in a few days they will compete in the team event and will delight us with high awards again. Congratulations on today's two golds and one silver, Kazakh people! ", - said the minister.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/935484

An operational control center has been opened in the Ayagoz district of Abay region.A modern operational control center has begun its work in the city of Ayagoz. The opening ceremony was led by the acting head of the Abay region police department, Yernar Bazarov. The guest of honor of the ceremony, the akim of Ayagoz district, Daniyar Shakarymov, noted the importance of introducing high technologies in ensuring the safety of citizens.Currently, 120 video surveillance cameras have been installed on the streets and public places of the city, which operate around the clock. This system allows for a quick response to any incident and plays an important role in maintaining public order. In order to increase traffic safety, 10 stationary speedometers have been put into operation. In addition, modern Ekin Patrol G2 mobile complexes that record traffic violations are being put into operation as part of a pilot project. These innovative devices are able to detect violations of the law and analyze the traffic situation in real time.– In accordance with the instructions of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 2025 has been declared the "Year of Prevention". The opening of the operational control center in the city of Ayagoz is an important step towards strengthening security and preventing violations. Our main goal is to ensure that every citizen feels safe, - noted Yernar Bazarov.The new operational control center is a new stage in improving the city's security system. This initiative is aimed at preventing violations, strengthening public order and ensuring the safety of residents through new technologies. Now the people of Ayagoz can live in peace and feel confident.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qriim/press/news/details/935597

As a result of voluntary resettlement in 2024, 8,950 people, including 3,000 natives and 5,950 migrants, moved from regions with a surplus of labor to regions with a shortage of labor to increase labor mobility. All migrants were provided with state support measures.In terms of resettlement regions, 3,422 people moved to Pavlodar region, 2,547 to North Kazakhstan region, 1,020 to Kostanay region, 781 to East Kazakhstan region, 537 to Akmola region, 530 to Abai region, 70 to Ulytau region, and 43 to Karaganda region.Our compatriots who moved to the resettlement regions came mainly from Mongolia - 1,072, Uzbekistan - 908, China - 762, Russia - 164, and other countries - 94.Of the 4,279 people of working age (migrants and compatriots), 2,721 were placed in permanent jobs, 207 are engaged in entrepreneurial activities, and 1,000 are working to open a business. 25 people received grants.Relocators and relatives found jobs in healthcare, agriculture, education, industry, etc. sectors. One of our resettled heroes is the Suleimenov family, who shared the positive changes in their lives after resettlement.“After being included in the regional resettlement quota in 2023, they moved from Mangistau region to the city of Taiynsha, North Kazakhstan region. Each family member was provided with state support in the form of material assistance in the amount of 1,690,500 tenge for resettlement, and we also purchased housing under an economic mobility certificate. "We are very happy that we decided to move and that there is such a program from the state that helps immigrants find work and provides initial material assistance," said the head of the family, Zhanbolat Suleimenov.Zhanbolat graduated from Vocational Lyceum No. 1 of Aktau with a degree in "Technical Operator for Computer Service", and his wife Zhadyr has a higher education in "Pedagogy and Psychology".The career center of the Taiyinsha district helped him find a job. Zhanbolat works at Kokshe Tekhstroy LLP. The spouse got a job as a teacher at the "Karlygash" kindergarten.As a reminder, the following measures of state support for migrants are provided within the framework of voluntary relocation:- a one-time relocation subsidy in the amount of 70 MCI for the head of the family and each family member;- a monthly subsidy for housing rental and payment of utility bills for 12 months in the amount of 15 to 30 MCI, depending on the number of family members and the locality;- a referral to short-term vocational training;- assistance in finding a job or developing an entrepreneurial initiative;- issuance of economic mobility certificates.In addition, employers providing assistance with interregional relocation are provided with a one-time employment subsidy in the amount of 400 MCI for each employee provided with housing and hired for a permanent job for a period of at least 2 years.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/935152

POLITICS NURBEK: SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL SESSIONS - A NEW FORMAT OF INTERACTION BETWEEN SCIENCE AND INDUSTRYA scientific and technological session entitled "Modern leaching methods and prospects for their application in the mining and metallurgical complex of Kazakhstan" has begun on the basis of the Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University. The event was organized with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kazakhmys Corporation and brought together leading scientists, experts and industry representatives to discuss advanced technologies in the field of hydrometallurgy.The program included plenary sessions, reports by Kazakhstani and foreign specialists, as well as discussions aimed at finding innovative solutions. During the session, the prospects for underground and surface leaching methods for copper ores, issues of commercialization of scientific developments and ways of their introduction into production were considered. Particular attention was paid to the interaction of science and business.The session was attended by the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek and the Akim of Karaganda region Yermaganbet Bolekpayev. The Minister noted that scientific and technological sessions are a new format of interaction between science and industry.- Today in Karaganda, a very important event is taking place, the eighth scientific and technological session, which is held in partnership with large enterprises. We are completely changing the model of financing science and implementing the scientific and technological policy of Kazakhstan as a whole. Now our scientists, representatives of research institutes and universities are visiting large enterprises. The main goal is to identify specific problems of production. Why are these sessions important, we have launched a new format of interaction between science and industry. Industry, large corporations have become convinced of the effectiveness of science in Kazakhstan. We have good examples. Our goal is to bring large manufacturing companies to a new technological level, to increase their contribution to the economy in the field of science and production, - said Sayasat Nurbek.An exhibition of scientific projects implemented in production processes was organized as part of the hackathon.Over two days, participants will present their scientific reports, share their experience in implementing modern technologies, and develop solutions based on applied research.At the end of the scientific and technological session, prototypes and project solutions in the areas of the hackathon will be presented.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/935411

As part of the Year of Working Professions declared by the Head of State, the largest event in the field of technical and vocational education, the “City of Working Professions” festival, was opened in Astana. The solemn event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Tamara Duissenova, Minister of Education and Science Gani Beisembayev, as well as representatives of large companies, enterprises and organizations, college students, and experts, the press service of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports. Welcoming the guests of the festival, the Minister of Education and Science noted the importance of transforming the technical and vocational education system. Starting from September 1, 2025, the amount of per capita funding for colleges will double. Currently, 518 enterprises provide patronage to colleges, and in the future it is planned to increase their number to 4 thousand. “One of the main events to be implemented during the Year of Working Professions will be the internationalization of 10 colleges in the country. The main goal is to increase their competitiveness at the global level and bring educational programs into line with international standards. It is planned to introduce the experience of Hungary in training specialists in nuclear energy, as well as use the experience of China in the field of IT, drone construction and mechanical engineering,” said Gani Beisembayev. In addition, a National Competence Center will be created in Astana to support and develop students of technical and vocational education institutions. Such centers are successfully operating in China, South Korea and the UAE. And this fall, the 1st TurkicSkills - the professional skills championship among Turkic-speaking countries - will be held in Aktau. It is worth noting that the “City of Working Professions” festival is the first event that officially opens the Year of Working Professions. This is a platform created for mutual cooperation between future specialists, employers, technical and vocational education institutions. The unique format of the festival will allow guests to get acquainted with the features of various professions and try themselves in various sectors of the economy with the help of interactive platforms and specialized equipment.In the "City of Worker Professions", eight thematic streets have been opened: mining and metallurgy, mechanical engineering and transport, power engineers and oil workers, agriculture, water management specialists, construction workers, as well as streets of rescuers, firefighters, medicine, as well as streets dedicated to future professions. In addition, 40 creative houses are presented, demonstrating various areas and directions of professional development. Within a few days, various seminars and master classes, a hackathon on the topics of the oil and energy industry, a parade of professions, a job fair, presentations of startups, concerts and trainings will be held in the city. The festival is organized by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, supported by the ministries of industry and construction, transport, energy, agriculture, ecology and natural resources, water resources and irrigation, digital development, innovations and aerospace, emergencies, healthcare, as well as national companies and enterprises of the country. Reference: There are 772 colleges operating in the vocational education system of Kazakhstan, where 556 thousand students study. Thanks to the support of the Head of State, scholarships for college students have doubled in 2 years. In 2025, the provision of students with free technical and vocational education in popular specialties will amount to 153 thousand, which is 10 thousand more than last year. 70% of the state order will be directed to technical specialties, including mechanical engineering, transport, energy, IT, construction, etc.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/935482

Today, February 11, for the first time, new, modern and comfortable buses began operating on the Aktau-Zhanaozen-Aktau route and connecting the villages of the Mangystau region with the district center - the village of Shetpe. The first flight departed from Aktau at 09:00 in the morning.The head of the region specially attended the opening ceremony of the new routes and handed over the keys to 20 buses. According to the akim of the region, currently the bus fleet in the Mangystau region has been updated by 90%, and in the city of Aktau by 100%.- Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev focuses on improving the well-being of the population. One of them is the issue of public transport. This program began in the Mangystau region in 2020 and is already bearing fruit today. Residents of the region can travel to the city of Zhanaozen and on intra-district routes on spacious and comfortable tourist buses. Buses with affordable fares and high quality of service were created for the benefit of the people. In the future, this work will continue, - said Nurdaulet Kilybay.On the route "Aktau-Zhanaozen-Aktau" "Yutong" brand, 51-seater, large-class buses are provided with all the necessary conditions for passengers. The buses are equipped with a sanitary facility (toilet), ventilation and a TV for passengers to spend a comfortable time on the road.Starting from February 12, 6 buses will depart daily at 07:00 from the city of Aktau - from the parking lot near the "Sary Bazaar" in the 31st microdistrict, and from the city of Zhanaozen - from the "Ozen" trading house on the territory of the "Zhibek Zholy" market. The fare for adults is 750 tenge, for children aged 7-18 years old - 375 tenge.And for passenger transportation connecting the village of Shetpe, the center of the Mangystau region, with the villages, comfortable 24-seater buses of the "Yutong" brand have been allocated.Now residents can travel within the village of Shetpe and on the routes Shetpe-Kyzan-Akshmyrau, Shetpe-Tushchykuduk-Shebir, Shetpe-Ondy, Shetpe-Ushtagan, Shetpe-Shair, Shetpe-Zharmysh, Shetpe-Sayotes, Shetpe-Tushchybek-Zhyngyldy. A total of 14 buses will serve passengers.It should be noted that the new buses were purchased with the financial support of the Industrial Development Fund JSC.Press service of the Akim of Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/935521

On February 7, 2025, a working meeting was held at the East Kazakhstan Akim's Office with the participation of representatives of the State Legal Department of the East Kazakhstan Region and the head of the design office, Sholpan Zhumadilova. The purpose of the event is to discuss ways to combat drug trafficking and develop effective methods for preventing drug addiction.During the meeting, the main aspects of the current situation with the drug threat in the region and possible directions for developing an effective algorithm for combating it were considered.Following the results of the discussion, it was proposed to consider the issue of organizing work on combating drug addiction and drug crime within the framework of project management. To implement the project, it is necessary to develop a Project Map based on the criteria approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, identify those responsible for its implementation, and prepare evaluation parameters and reporting forms.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/935535