The Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has identified the solution to the housing problem in the country as one of the priority areas. Work in this direction is continuing systematically in the region.In this regard, 2 multi-storey residential buildings with 120 apartments were put into operation in the village of Sarykemer, Baizak district, and a number of families became homeless. The district akim Olzhas Bakkarayev attended the ceremony, congratulated the new apartment owners, and shared the joy of the crowd.– Last year, 240 new apartments were received. This year, it is planned to build 6 more residential buildings in the district, and an offer for 7 billion tenge was made. If the funds are allocated, construction work will begin.Today, several more families have received housing, which brings great joy. I sincerely congratulate you all! – said the district akim.The construction of the houses was carried out by the Binom Limited Liability Partnership. The total area of ​​​​one residential building is 2,956 square meters. Two-room apartments have 33 square meters, and three-room apartments have 65.5 square meters.One of the residents who received a new apartment is Elvira Abibullaeva, a mother of many children, who has been on the housing waiting list since 2018.– I am a mother of six children. I was overjoyed when I heard that I would receive housing just yesterday. We have been waiting for this day with our family for a long time. I am very happy to live in my own home with my children. I am very grateful to the authorities and the akimat for providing us with such support! - said the mother of many children with excitement.A single mother, Asemgul Aktayeva, who works as a social worker in the Baizak district akimat, also achieved her long-awaited joy.- I have been on the housing queue for six years. Before that, we rented an apartment in the village of Sarykemer. Now, together with my two children, we have our own house. Tomorrow is my son's birthday. This housing is the greatest gift for us.Our President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declared 2025 the "Year of Working Professions." As proof of this, ordinary working people are also becoming homeowners, - she said excitedly.The new owners of the houses, together with the district leaders, toured their homes and shared their joy. The mothers of the Akzhauly region decorated the housewarming party and made a splash.In 2024, 4 5-story residential buildings were built in the Baizak district, housing 240 people. 8 families were provided with housing under the "Building a Beautiful Home" project.This year, the construction of fifteen 2-apartment houses received support in the amount of 427 million tenge, and construction work has begun.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/932974

Today, 13 new buses were put into service in Taraz.The Golden Dragon buses supplied by the Smart City Service company are equipped with low floors, ramps, 360-degree video surveillance cameras, and passenger flow counting devices.While public transport is being deployed on routes No. 8 and No. 56, which are operated by the partnership, the 2022 Golden Dragon buses on this route will be transferred to route No. 41 due to the demand of residents. Meanwhile, the Isuzu SAZ LE60 buses on route No. 41 will resume route No. 37 from February 12. The aforementioned route No. 37 will start from the Turksib valley, connecting the settlements connected to the regional center from two districts, and will include Abay, Baitursynov, Lukmanov, Arystan Bab, Syzdykov, D. Bedny, Samarkand, Baluan Sholak, Abay Avenue, Kunayev, Seifullin, B. Momyshuly, Tauke Khan Streets will provide access to the "Dorozhnik" and "Bektobe" valleys.As part of the general action plan for 2023-2025, it was planned to purchase 200 buses and open 15 additional routes over a period of 3 years. As a result, 73 buses were delivered in 2023, 155 in 2024, and thus a total of 228 buses were delivered, exceeding the planned target.These works are continuing this year. For example, taking into account the settlements that have entered the city, two new buses were added to routes No. 42 and No. 6. In addition, due to the demand of residents, route No. 62, which connects the "Talas" station and the Talas settlements with the "Aul Bereke" market, began operating. In addition, this year, it is planned to purchase at least 60 buses at the expense of carriers and open 5 additional routes. In addition, work will be carried out to install 75 stops and introduce a voice message system on additional routes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/933774

Housing construction is underway in the Zhambyl region. New microdistricts are being built in Taraz as part of state programs. Last year, 759 thousand square meters of housing were put into operation in the region (the plan is 750 thousand square meters).In addition, the construction of 78 houses with 3,709 apartments began, of which 26 houses with 1,159 apartments were put into operation.In the region, 1,671 apartments were purchased for large families and socially vulnerable groups of the population for 23.2 billion tenge. As a result, 1,038 families were provided with housing, of which 926 were families from socially vulnerable groups.In 2024, 2 times more funds were allocated from the budget for housing construction and apartment purchase. (In 2023 - 23.2 billion tenge, in 2024 - 40.8 billion tenge).This year, it is planned to commission 770 thousand square meters of housing and purchase 361 apartments for families from socially vulnerable groups of the population.Last year, 1 billion tenge was allocated to provide housing for 140 young families within the framework of the "Aulieata Youth" program. This year, this project will be continued and it is planned to provide housing for about 150 young people.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/934139

As part of the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, preparations are underway in the Zhambyl region to conduct an agricultural census in 2025.In order to fully understand the state and real picture of agriculture in the region, work is continuing on the identification of farm animals.According to the head of the Veterinary Department, Bakhyt Betbayev, animals such as cows, goats, sheep, and camels are identified free of charge at the expense of the state.The chipping of horses is carried out at the expense of the owner. Previously, the cost of this service was 1,200 tenge. Today, the price has decreased to 350 tenge. As a result of active explanatory work carried out on behalf of the akim of Zhambyl region, farmers supported the electronic method of marking.Recently, the Ar-As farm in the Merki district introduced chips into 350 horses.- Thanks to the chips, we will now know all the information about the livestock and monitor the movement of the horses, - says the head of the farm Arnas Esbayev.Applications also came from farmers in the Shu district: about 150 horses were chipped in private farms.- The Dulat rural district, where the chipping of horses is carried out, is located along the republican highway. Chipping of farm animals helps reduce the number of road accidents and is an effective measure to prevent livestock theft. The cost of the chip is very low, so I urge you all to actively carry out this work, - said the chairman of the Shu district farmers' union Aitmukhambet Aitzhanov.Such events will be held in all districts of the region. A total of 173,129 horses were chipped in the region.– The chipping system is necessary to ensure veterinary security in the country, it allows for targeted livestock accounting and selection and breeding work. This procedure helps to detect possible diseases in livestock as early as possible, and to obtain high-quality products. It also helps to monitor each animal, provide timely veterinary care, prevent livestock diseases, plan and implement diagnostic measures. At the same time, in the event of the death of an animal, the owners of farm animals can receive compensation within the framework of the law, — said Bakhyt Betbayev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/934236

An ecological class hour was organized at the 47th comprehensive school of Uralsk city for sowing seeds in containers. Students sowed the seeds of the White Juniper and Juniper as part of the “Clean Kazakhstan” campaign. They planted the seedlings in cups in order to transplant them into the soil of the schoolyard in the spring. Employees of the Forest and Wildlife Protection Agency gave the children their advice.During the biology lesson, students planted junipers in containers. Each participant was given five plastic cups and a set of gloves. Since the students who participated in the campaign did not know about the rules of growing trees, they were advised by employees of the Forest and Wildlife Protection Agency.Temirlan Temirgaliev, assistant to the head of the Uralsk city Forest and Wildlife Protection Agency, participated in the event:Clean Kazakhstan is an ideological program. The head of state said that cleanliness and care for the environment should become part of the national mentality, because this is how the entire civilized world lives. This event is considered important for instilling a love of nature from an early age. When planting seeds, it is necessary to take into account their characteristics, how to care for them and how they grow. At a certain time, the seeds should fall into a moist environment. Teachers said that in the spring they will transplant the seedlings into the soil in the schoolyard.In general, the "Clean Kazakhstan" environmental campaign is being implemented in the region in 5 stages: "Green Zone", "Clean Region", "Holy Land", "Proud Generation" and "Bright Spring". Volunteers, students of universities and vocational schools, active youth, and city residents participated in the environmental campaign, covering a total of more than 7,500 people.A garbage collection relay race "We for a Clean Country" was held. About 200 people participated in the campaign, divided into 6 teams, and cleaned our city of 3 tons of garbage.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko/press/news/details/932392

A new dormitory building of the Syrym College, designed for 30 places, was put into operation in the Syrym district of the West Kazakhstan region.Currently, 115 students are studying at the college in the specialties of agricultural specialist, welder, electrician, cook, etc.The opening of the new dormitory building was attended by the Governor of the West Kazakhstan region Nariman Toregaliev, veterans of the education sector, teachers, students and residents of the region.“The Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declared this year the Year of Working Professions. This is a sign that the role of working professions, including laborers, is of great importance in society. At the same time, great importance will be attached to technical and vocational education in our country. Because the majority of working professions improve their qualifications in such educational institutions. Currently, 35 colleges operate in our region. In the future, we will continue to modernize outdated dormitories,” said WKO akim Nariman Toregaliev.The dormitory has a library, assembly hall, gym, dining room, and laundry rooms.Student Ali Nabiolla used to commute to the college in the district center from a village located a few kilometers away. He said that now he has settled in the dormitory and does not experience any problems.“We are glad that a new dormitory has opened. All conditions have been created here. Now I want to get an education and contribute to the development of the country. We would like to thank the President for creating a great opportunity for young people to get an education,” said the young student. Press service of the WKO akimatSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko/press/news/details/932509

On February 5-6, 2025, the Governor of the West Kazakhstan region, Nariman Toregaliyev, visited the Karatobe and Syrym districts and inspected the work being carried out to combat flooding. 9 settlements of the Karatobe district (the villages of Karatobe, Shöptiköl, Ushagash, Korzhyn, Egindykol, Shalgyn, Saule, Sulykol, Ushana), as well as 9 settlements of the neighboring Syrym district  (Zhympity, Olenty, Buldyrty, Kosoba, Zhyrakudyk, Toganas, Ankaty, Zhetikol, Kyzylagash) are included in the list of settlements in the region at risk of flooding. The regional akim inspected the condition of dams in dangerous settlements and made sure of the readiness of equipment and evacuation points. Nariman Toregaliyev visited the villages of Ushana, Sulykol, Ushagash and the district center of Karatobe district and inspected the progress of flood preparedness. Nariman Toregaliyev noted the need to strengthen protective dams in the villages and carry out high-quality work on securing river channels. In total, 9.8 km of protective dams (Korzhyn, Karatobe, Ushagash, Sulykol, Ushagash) have been installed in the Karatobe district. There are more than 30 vehicles in the district. 19 evacuation points for 1,430 people have been organized in the Karatobe district. The head of the region visited the protective dams built near the village of Kosoba and in the village of Zhympity in the Syrym district, and also saw the building of the newly built Emergency Department. In the Syrym district, 15 km of protective dams have been built to protect settlements at risk of flooding. 83 vehicles are provided to eliminate the consequences of flooding. There are 9 evacuation points in the district with a capacity of 430 people. “We must thoroughly prepare for flood prevention. All work must be carried out on time and with high quality. The main thing is to ensure the safety of residents. "It is necessary to fully prepare the necessary tools and equipment, and organize a 24-hour duty in case of changes in water levels and when the weather starts to warm up," the regional akim said. The regional akim instructed the deputy responsible for the industry B. Narymbetov, district akims and responsible institutions to strengthen flood prevention measures and keep the situation under strict control. Press service of the WKO akimatSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko/press/news/details/934101

Akim of Astana Zhenis Kasymbek wrote on his Instagram page about the investment projects being implemented for the city's economy, the official website of the capital's akimat reports. “We will continue to attract private investment to the development of the city. For example, in 2024, 1.9 trillion tenge of investment was attracted to the city's economy, which is 13% more than in 2023. The growth of industrial production in the capital exceeded 6.7%, reaching 2.5 trillion tenge, and the growth in the manufacturing industry was 9.8%. I held a meeting of the Investment Staff, where we considered a number of proposals from investors. For example, we considered projects that included the construction of a service center for servicing electric locomotives, a solid waste sorting and recycling complex, multi-level parking lots, as well as plants for the production of steel pipes, spiral cables and autoclaved aerated concrete. For example, the M Clinic company presented a project for the construction of a multidisciplinary clinic, and the French company ALSTOM plans to build a service center for servicing electric locomotives. The center will service 250 freight and 119 passenger electric locomotives. The total amount of investments in the proposed projects is approximately 215 billion tenge. Their implementation period is set for the period from 2025 to 2030. The implementation of these projects will allow creating permanent jobs. We hold meetings of the regional investment headquarters on a regular basis. "We consider each project individually and provide comprehensive support to investors," wrote Zhenis Kasymbek. Since April 5 this year, mopeds have been officially considered mechanical vehicles. Therefore, a number of documents are required to use them, the official website of the Astana akimat reports. Starting April 5, 2025, to use mopeds, you will need to register with the police, have a driver's license of categories A1, A or B, pass a technical inspection, and have a civil liability insurance policy. To register, you must apply to the Specialized Public Service Center with the following documents: an identity card (electronic version is also available), technical documentation or technical specifications of the moped. After that, you must fill out an application and, after inspecting the moped, pay the required state fee. Starting April 5, 2025, you will not be able to drive unregistered mopeds and ride without a driver's license of categories A1, A or B. To avoid such difficulties, register your moped in advance You need to register and get a driver's license.    Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/933598

Specialists from the Astana city education department held a meeting with representatives of delegations from Abay and Pavlodar regions to share experience on voucher financing introduced in preschool organizations, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Preschool organizations in the capital have officially switched to the voucher financing system starting this year. Since the beginning of the year, 2,200 places have been issued vouchers, of which 1,222 have been registered in preschool organizations using voucher financing.According to the information released by the city education department, this system is a new, transparent and effective way of distributing state orders to preschool organizations.During the meeting, the main areas of voucher financing, its positive impact on the education system, and its benefits for parents and preschool organizations were discussed. Representatives of the delegation asked and received answers to questions arising during the transition to the new system.The voucher financing system allows parents to improve the quality of educational services by providing freedom of choice of kindergarten, create competition among preschool institutions, and ensure transparency in the allocation of state funds.This exchange of experience is intended to help other regions effectively implement the voucher financing system and contribute to the successful implementation of new initiatives in the field of preschool education.“A delegation group from Abay and Pavlodar regions arrived in Astana to introduce the voucher financing system. "Since this system was introduced in the capital in January 2025, we shared our experience," said Moldir Aitkalikovna, head of kindergarten No. 5 "Akbota" in the city.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/933816

At a briefing held at the Communications Service of Astana, Olzhas Omar, Director of the Labor Mobility Center of the Astana City Akimat, spoke about new opportunities and support measures for unemployed citizens, graduates of higher education institutions and employers, the official website of the capital's Akimat reports.According to the speaker, within the framework of the Year of Working Professions, the main focus was on providing professional guidance to young people and the active participation of employers in the personnel training process. To this end, graduates of grades 9 and 11 are provided with professional advice and assistance in choosing popular specialties."Measures to support specialists working in the production sector have also been taken. Resource centers in the "Competence Development Factory" format have been opened in colleges, and the "Employer Day" project has been launched. Job fairs have also been organized. This year, more than 20 thousand people will be covered in Astana within the framework of the state program, including 12 thousand young people.Free confirmation of professional qualifications in the IT field. Currently, due to the rapid development of the digital economy, the number of specialists wishing to work in the field of information technology is increasing. In this regard, a voucher system has been launched through the Career Enbek platform, which allows you to confirm your professional qualifications for free. Within the framework of this program, you can get a certificate in the field of network administrator, system analyst, information security engineer and other popular IT specialties,” says Olzhas Omar.How does the program work?1. The Labor Mobility Center advises on choosing a specialty.2. The application is submitted using the Career Enbek platform using an electronic signature.3. After the application is approved, the voucher will be available in your personal account.4. The candidate passes the exam and receives a certificate confirming their professional qualifications.“A youth internship program for graduates of colleges and universities is being implemented in Kazakhstan. This program allows young specialists to gain their first work experience. According to the terms of the program, the duration of the youth internship is up to 12 months, the salary is 117,960 tenge, and the age of participants should not exceed 35. According to the results of last year, 567 employers applied for 3,353 jobs, and currently there are 3,319 vacancies for graduates.In addition, the process of internships and training for students has become easier and more accessible. The Enbek.kz portal allows employers to easily find students and interns. To do this, first you need to register on the Enbek.kz website and publish a vacancy marked "Professional experience". Then the employer can select students and invite them to an interview. At the next stage, an online contract is concluded with the educational institution, and the student undergoes an internship. The employer maintains an electronic diary of the intern and monitors its results. This system allows students to gain initial work experience, and employers to train future specialists," says the director of the Labor Mobility Center.In addition, the state offers a free vocational training program for unemployed citizens in accordance with the request of employers. The training period under the program lasts from 1 to 6 months. Students will receive a scholarship of 43,574 tenge and material assistance in the amount of 7,864 tenge.Training is carried out on the basis of a four-party agreement concluded between the unemployed citizen, the employer, the educational institution and the Labor Mobility Center. The program is open to enterprises that are regular taxpayers, have no salary arrears and have been operating for at least 1 year. Applications are accepted in the "Vocational Training" section of the Enbek.kz portal.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/933982

It became known what social assistance will be provided to low-income families in Astana. Acting Deputy Head of the Department of Employment and Social Protection Bolat Zhumadil said this at a briefing in the capital's Communications Service, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.According to the speaker, the poverty line is calculated as 70% of the minimum subsistence level established in the regions, cities of republican significance and Astana."The monthly social assistance is assigned on the basis of conditional and unconditional cash payments. Unconditional cash assistance is received by families without able-bodied members. "The assistance is provided to low-income single and (or) single people with limited opportunities to participate in employment assistance measures, that is, due to reaching the retirement age established in paragraph 1 of Article 207 of the Social Code, having a disability of the first or second group, having a disease that may result in a temporary incapacity for work of more than two months, low-income families that do not have any able-bodied people or the only able-bodied member is a child under three years old, a child with a disability, a person with a disability of the first or second group, or an elderly person in need of care and assistance from a third party," the speaker said.According to the head of the department, conditional cash assistance is paid to families that have at least one able-bodied member who can get a job."To the amount assigned under the Social Security Act, an additional payment in the amount of 1.5 monthly calculation indices is paid on a monthly basis for each child from 1 to 6 years old (inclusive). In 2025, the additional payment will be 5,898 tenge per month.Applications for the social assistance program are made once a quarter. In 2024, a total of 2,614 families, including 13,269 people, were assigned social assistance programs in Astana, and about 1.8 billion tenge were paid. Including: conditional cash assistance - 1,429 families (8,393 people); unconditional cash assistance – for 1185 families (4846 people).Among the able-bodied people: unemployed – 45 people, employed at the time of application – 1610 people, people caring for children, children with disabilities, people with disabilities of groups 1 and 2, and the elderly – 1897 people,” says Bolat Zhumadil.In 2024, 76 people from among the unemployed were covered by active employment measures:- placed in permanent jobs – 53 people;- for public works – 14 people;- for youth practice – 1 person;- vocational training – 5 people;- 3 people received grants to open their own businesses.“The share of employment of able-bodied members of recipients of the conditional cash assistance (CCA) in 2024 was 64.9%.Also, In 2025, the activities of precinct commissions were digitized, which, based on a study of the material situation, issue a conclusion on the need for families to provide social assistance. The FSM social mobile application was created for these commissions. Its advantages are: - geolocation determination (the exact geographical location of the applicant); - simplification of the procedure for making quick decisions and issuing conclusions; - the formal approach to conducting research and making decisions has been eliminated,” said the Acting Deputy Head of the Department of Employment and Social Protection at a briefing in the Communications Service.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/933989

The implementation of the state program for major repairs of apartment buildings in the capital, including the modernization of fire safety systems, continues. Under the program, homeowners can receive interest-free financing for a period of 7 to 15 years to carry out the necessary work, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The following documents are required to submit an application:* Obtaining an act of inspection of the condition of the fire extinguishing system;* Submitting the issue for discussion by the Chamber Council;* Determine the source of financing: MIB savings, targeted contributions or budget funds.Comprehensive repairs are carried out if the following documents are available:* Project documentation and cost estimates;* Approved service providers;* Responsible persons for accepting work are appointed.The decision to carry out the work is made at the general meeting of owners if there is a quorum of more than 50%.On questions about participation in the state program, you can contact Orken Kala LLP, which provides information and advisory assistance to residents. The organization is located at: Astana, Republic Avenue, 32. Working hours: 8:30-18:00 (lunch break: 13:00–14:30).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/933994

The Musical Young Spectator Theater of the Astana City Akimat hosted another performance in the drama genre called S.O.S., dedicated to the prevention of drug addiction and combating drug crime, the official website of the capital's Akimat reports.The work of playwright Madina Omarova shows one of the most pressing issues in modern society - drug addiction and its consequences - through the tragedy of one family."Drug addiction is the biggest disease of today. That is why we called this social drama S.O.S. Thus, by sounding the alarm to the public, we will make our contribution to the prevention of drug addiction. After all, it is inherent in human psychology, like our main character, to be imitative and interested in a lot of money. Especially teenagers who have not yet learned to distinguish right from wrong are at a loss. Drug addiction and the drug business will never lead to anything good, only darkness awaits those who embark on this path. We wanted to convey this to the audience,” said the production director of the play, a cultural figure Aman Gumarov.In the play, the main character Aibar is played by Bibol Baigarayev, Abzal Arapov, and the role of Aibarsha is played by Aruzhan Bagzat and Arelana Amangeldieva. The role of the mother is played by Mayra Omar and Akniet Zamzat, holders of the Order of "Kurmet". The role of the leader of the drug trafficking group is played by Kazbek Eskara.It should be noted that the play was presented within the framework of the implementation of a comprehensive plan to combat drug crime in the capital and the campaign "Astana - a city without drugs" to prevent drug addiction. According to the audience, S.O.S. justified the trust and purpose entrusted to it. The performance was so popular with the young people that they came to see the performance for the second time. Every year, on the first Thursday of February, World Election Day is celebrated, which was approved at the General Conference of Election Administrators held in Budapest in September 2005. As part of the celebration of World Election Day, the Astana city territorial election commission has developed a schedule for holding World Election Day from January 28 to February 5, in which all district territorial election commissions participated, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Meetings were held with the city's youth leaders on the theme of "World Election Day".The main goal is to form an active civic position among young people, respect for democratic values, a sense of the importance of elections and responsibility for their choices, and the skills of active participation in the electoral process.The event was devoted to the basic democratic principles, the rights and obligations of voters. Participants received explanations about the basics of the electoral legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the functioning of the electoral system, and the possibilities of civic participation in governing the country. This contributed to increasing the level of legal awareness of young people and forming their active civic position.The seminars were held in an interactive format using modern technologies, which allowed students to participate in the learning process as much as possible. Thanks to the interactive monitor and a special system, participants were able to answer quiz questions directly from their phones, and the winners with the best results were determined according to the results. In addition, according to the results of the quiz, a student who demonstrated deep knowledge in the field of constitutional law of the Republic of Kazakhstan, gave comprehensive answers, and demonstrated high preparation was specially noted.The purpose of the event was to deepen knowledge in the subject of Constitutional Law, with an emphasis on the right of every citizen to choose and be elected. The most active and knowledgeable students were awarded prizes and certificates for participation.According to the results of the meetings, the gathered students and seminar participants unanimously expressed their opinion about the high level of knowledge of the youth about the electoral system as an institution of a democratic society, their readiness to participate in elections in order to fulfill their civic duty, and their desire to solve public problems, understand the importance of participation in elections and voting procedures.As part of the celebration of World Election Day, six events were held across the city from January 28 to February 5, 2025, in which 322 university and college students participated.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/933997

Astana athletes have become prize-winners at the Asian Road Cycling Championship, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The 44th Asian Championship is being held in Phitsanulok, Thailand.On the first day of the competition, a mixed relay race (42.8 km) in the "elite" category was held. The Kazakh team showed the best results in this competition and won a gold medal. The silver medal went to the Japanese team, and the bronze medal went to the Hong Kong team. Among the winners was Dmitry Gruzdev, an athlete from Astana.In addition, the Kazakh youth team won silver in the mixed relay race (21.4 km). Murat Kuitenov from the capital performed successfully in the team.It should be noted that cyclists from 27 countries are participating in the Asian Championship. The continental championship will end on February 16.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/934012

The Musical Young Spectator Theater of the Astana City Akimat hosted another performance in the drama genre called S.O.S., dedicated to the prevention of drug addiction and combating drug crime, the official website of the capital's Akimat reports.The work of playwright Madina Omarova shows one of the most pressing issues in modern society - drug addiction and its consequences - through the tragedy of one family."Drug addiction is the biggest disease of today. That is why we called this social drama S.O.S. Thus, by sounding the alarm to the public, we will make our contribution to the prevention of drug addiction. After all, it is inherent in human psychology, like our main character, to be imitative and interested in a lot of money. Especially teenagers who have not yet learned to distinguish right from wrong are at a loss. Drug addiction and the drug business will never lead to anything good, only darkness awaits those who embark on this path. We wanted to convey this to the audience,” said the production director of the play, a cultural figure Aman Gumarov.In the play, the main character Aibar is played by Bibol Baigarayev, Abzal Arapov, and the role of Aibarsha is played by Aruzhan Bagzat and Arelana Amangeldieva. The role of the mother is played by Mayra Omar and Akniet Zamzat, holders of the Order of "Kurmet". The role of the leader of the drug trafficking group is played by Kazbek Eskara.It should be noted that the play was presented within the framework of the implementation of a comprehensive plan to combat drug crime in the capital and the campaign "Astana - a city without drugs" to prevent drug addiction. According to the audience, S.O.S. justified the trust and purpose entrusted to it. The performance was so popular with the young people that they came to see the performance for the second time. Every year, on the first Thursday of February, World Election Day is celebrated, which was approved at the General Conference of Election Administrators held in Budapest in September 2005. As part of the celebration of World Election Day, the Astana city territorial election commission has developed a schedule for holding World Election Day from January 28 to February 5, in which all district territorial election commissions participated, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Meetings were held with the city's youth leaders on the theme of "World Election Day".The main goal is to form an active civic position among young people, respect for democratic values, a sense of the importance of elections and responsibility for their choices, and the skills of active participation in the electoral process.The event was devoted to the basic democratic principles, the rights and obligations of voters. Participants received explanations about the basics of the electoral legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the functioning of the electoral system, and the possibilities of civic participation in governing the country. This contributed to increasing the level of legal awareness of young people and forming their active civic position.The seminars were held in an interactive format using modern technologies, which allowed students to participate in the learning process as much as possible. Thanks to the interactive monitor and a special system, participants were able to answer quiz questions directly from their phones, and the winners with the best results were determined according to the results. In addition, according to the results of the quiz, a student who demonstrated deep knowledge in the field of constitutional law of the Republic of Kazakhstan, gave comprehensive answers, and demonstrated high preparation was specially noted.The purpose of the event was to deepen knowledge in the subject of Constitutional Law, with an emphasis on the right of every citizen to choose and be elected. The most active and knowledgeable students were awarded prizes and certificates for participation.According to the results of the meetings, the gathered students and seminar participants unanimously expressed their opinion about the high level of knowledge of the youth about the electoral system as an institution of a democratic society, their readiness to participate in elections in order to fulfill their civic duty, and their desire to solve public problems, understand the importance of participation in elections and voting procedures.As part of the celebration of World Election Day, six events were held across the city from January 28 to February 5, 2025, in which 322 university and college students participated.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/934068

Akim of Astana Zhenis Kasymbek wrote on his Instagram page about the investment projects being implemented for the city's economy, the official website of the capital's akimat reports. “We will continue to attract private investment to the development of the city. For example, in 2024, 1.9 trillion tenge of investment was attracted to the city's economy, which is 13% more than in 2023. The growth of industrial production in the capital exceeded 6.7%, reaching 2.5 trillion tenge, and the growth in the manufacturing industry was 9.8%. I held a meeting of the Investment Staff, where we considered a number of proposals from investors. For example, we considered projects that included the construction of a service center for servicing electric locomotives, a solid waste sorting and recycling complex, multi-level parking lots, as well as plants for the production of steel pipes, spiral cables and autoclaved aerated concrete. For example, the M Clinic company presented a project for the construction of a multidisciplinary clinic, and the French company ALSTOM plans to build a service center for servicing electric locomotives. The center will service 250 freight and 119 passenger electric locomotives. The total amount of investments in the proposed projects is approximately 215 billion tenge. Their implementation period is set for the period from 2025 to 2030. The implementation of these projects will allow creating permanent jobs. We hold meetings of the regional investment headquarters on a regular basis. "We consider each project individually and provide comprehensive support to investors," wrote Zhenis Kasymbek. Since April 5 this year, mopeds have been officially considered mechanical vehicles. Therefore, a number of documents are required to use them, the official website of the Astana akimat reports. Starting April 5, 2025, to use mopeds, you will need to register with the police, have a driver's license of categories A1, A or B, pass a technical inspection, and have a civil liability insurance policy. To register, you must apply to the Specialized Public Service Center with the following documents: an identity card (electronic version is also available), technical documentation or technical specifications of the moped. After that, you must fill out an application and, after inspecting the moped, pay the required state fee. Starting April 5, 2025, you will not be able to drive unregistered mopeds and ride without a driver's license of categories A1, A or B. To avoid such difficulties, register your moped in advance You need to register and get a driver's license.    Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/934117

At the 9th Asian Winter Games, the Kazakh national team won a silver medal in the 2000-meter short track medley relay, the official website of the capital's akimat reports. As part of the team, athletes from Astana - Adil Galiakhmetov and Yermek Malika - performed and contributed to the prize. Short track competitions were held in Harbin as part of the 9th Asian Winter Games. In the quarterfinals of the 2000-meter medley relay, the Kazakh team came first, ahead of the Japanese and Taipei teams, finishing in 2:45.431. In the semifinals, our athletes took second place and qualified for the final. In the final, the Kazakh team won the silver medal of the Asian Games and took second place.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/934228

By October 1, Uzbekistan will send 16 billion cubic meters of water to Kazakhstan. This is 1 billion cubic meters more than last year.The Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurzhan Nurzhigitov and the Minister of Water Resources of Uzbekistan Shavkat Khamraev reached an agreement on this at the 12th meeting of the joint working group on deepening bilateral water cooperation.The parties noted that 15 billion cubic meters of water were sent to Kazakhstan during the last water management season (October 2023 - October 2024). Thus, this year this volume is expected to increase by 1 billion cubic meters.Also, the Uzbek side will help ensure stable water supply through the Dostyk canal during this year's irrigation season.In addition, the ministers agreed to carry out joint repair work on interstate canals. This will improve the quality of water supply to farmers in the Turkestan region of Kazakhstan and the Jizzakh region of Uzbekistan."Another topic discussed at the meeting was the issue of automating water metering on the Syrdarya River. Earlier, we identified the first 10 points where the metering system will be installed. 5 points in each country. Today we agreed on the terms of reference for developing a feasibility study for the project. A meeting of a joint working group with representatives of international organizations will be held in February to discuss joint actions," said Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/931530

As part of the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is actively working to attract foreign companies engaged in the development of water-saving technologies to our country.In particular, Kazakh Invest national Together with the company, two Turkish and one Chinese company are implementing three projects to launch the production of sprinkler irrigation machines in Kazakhstan.In addition, this year it is planned to open two factories for the production of drip irrigation equipment in the Turkestan region together with Chinese companies.Today, four domestic factories producing water-saving technologies operate in Kazakhstan. This is a factory producing sprinkler irrigation machines in the city of Astana, two factories producing drip irrigation equipment in the Turkestan region and Almaty, and one enterprise producing both types of water-saving systems in the Turkestan region.“At a recent expanded meeting of the government, the Head of State once again emphasized the importance of attracting foreign technologies and investments in the water sector of Kazakhstan. Today, our ministry is creating all the necessary conditions in the form of subsidies to encourage farmers to switch to modern water-saving technologies. "These measures made it possible to introduce water-saving systems on 158 thousand hectares of arable land last year," noted Berikbol Mandibayev, Director of the Department for the Development of Water-Saving Technologies of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/931796

The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, in cooperation with the Islamic Development Bank, plans to build a new reservoir in Zhambyl region. In addition, 76 canals and 1 existing reservoir will be repaired.In particular, 18 canals will be restored in Baizak district, 1 canal in Talas district, 11 canals in Sarysu district, 1 canal in Merki district, and 45 canals in Shu district. Meanwhile, the Karakonyz reservoir in Kordai district will be reconstructed. A new Akmola reservoir will be built in the Baizak district.The reconstruction and construction of reservoirs will improve the quality of water supply to 9,300 hectares of land. Meanwhile, the repair of 76 canals will improve the water supply to 24.7 thousand hectares of arable land in the region.“In addition, this year, it is planned to repair sections of 7 canals with a length of 67 kilometers in the region. Last year, 69 kilometers of canals were repaired. This will improve the quality of irrigation water supply to 13 thousand hectares of arable land,” said Kudaibergen Korganbayev, Director of the Department for the Development of Water Resources Facilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/933215