Having driven a car for over 60 years, Kuanysh Bekshoynov knows the language of technology by heart. Today, even at retirement age, he continues to work hard, earning the gratitude of his country."My passion for cars has been with me since childhood. Back then, there weren't as many cars as there are today. I enrolled in a special school for drivers and graduated. Since then, technology has become my reliable companion. Even when I get old, I take care of my car myself," says the old man.Kuanysh Bekshoynov drives a GAZ 51 truck. The elder has been driving this vehicle for the past 50 years. He doesn't even think about upgrading his vehicle. The old man, who has 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren from 6 children, has traveled thousands of kilometers on his iron horse, serving his fellow villagers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/936955

A job fair was held in all cities and districts of the Abai region as part of the “Year of Working Professions”.More than 140 organizations participated in it, offering about 600 vacancies. About 700 residents were covered by the fair. Of these, about 50 people received a job offer.During the fair, participants had the opportunity to conduct direct interviews, submit resumes, and receive advice on employment. Career center specialists conducted information and explanatory work for residents on job vacancies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/936957

Appropriate measures are being taken to prevent spring floods in the Aksuat district. Already, 25 different types of equipment, 16 portable water pumps (motor pumps), 2 trailer water pumps (motor pumps) have been prepared in the district.In addition, 10,000 (ten thousand) bags have been distributed to all rural districts and filled with inert materials (ash, slag, sand). The bags are being placed in areas at risk of flooding.Work is underway to clear snow from 14 bridges, 207 water pipes, channels and throats of ponds and village ditches located on roads of republican, regional and district significance in the district. Snow removal from settlements began in January of this year, and 2,500 cubic meters of snow have been removed.Beskaragay district is also preparing for the flood season. Snow removal from settlements continues, and 2,000 cubic meters of snow have been removed to date. The ditches in the villages of the district were cleaned, and the culverts on the roads were cleared of snow.In order to prevent the threat of spring floods in the Makanchy district, last fall, together with residents of 11 rural districts, the cleaning of ditches, canals, and bridges in the villages was carried out. Also, as in other districts, shallow rivers were deepened, and work was undertaken to divert snow water along the channels of some rivers. Measures to strengthen the river banks were also not left without attention.There are 13 bridges and 102 culverts in the Kokpekty district. Most of them are located along the roads of republican, regional, and district significance. Currently, snow removal works are being carried out in these areas to ensure traffic safety and reduce the risk of flooding.From February 3 to 11, weather forecasters from the Abai and East Kazakhstan regions, the Irtysh Basin Inspectorate, and specialists from the regional emergency department visited the Semey city, Zharma, Kokpekty, Aksuat, Ayagoz, Urzhar, and Borodulikha districts to determine the amount of snow that fell in these regions. Based on the results of the visit, a special team will present to the akimats an algorithm for the work that needs to be done in the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/936959

Abai region is also paying attention to rural medicine. Hospitals in district centers are being equipped with modern medical equipment. For example, today Zharma district hospital launched computed tomography. The event was attended by district akim Nurlan Borsykbayev, deputy head of the regional health department Zhasulan Sabitov, hospital staff and veteran doctors."Our district has acquired a computed tomography device for the first time. Previously, we used to send patients to the city. Now we can diagnose the disease ourselves. We have the necessary doctors. We are specially training local specialists in Astana to master the intricacies of the device," said the head physician of the district hospital, Erik Isabekov.Computed tomography provides high accuracy and detail of images of internal organs and tissues. This allows doctors to more accurately diagnose and monitor various diseases.Today, in addition to the central hospital, 3 rural outpatient clinics, 5 medical and obstetric centers, and 10 medical centers serve the population in Zharma district.As you may recall, at the end of last year, a similar computed tomography device was installed in Makanchy district. Now, it is planned to install it in Aksuat district.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/936961

On the instructions of the Head of State, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan continues to work on the implementation of socially significant projects at the expense of illegally acquired assets returned to the country.The Government has allocated 2.6 billion tenge for the construction of a 100-bed medical and social institution in the city of Semey, which will allow to increase the provision of citizens with quality medical care.Today, the Government has allocated approximately 59.4 billion tenge from the Special State Fund for the construction of 13 socially significant facilities. Among them are schools in the villages of Zhamansor in Atyrau region, Rudnichny and Koksai in Zhetysu region, Mynadyr and Karazhal in Ulytau region, a music school in the village of Temirlan in Turkestan region, sports complexes in the villages of Zerendy and Zhalagash in Akmola and Almaty regions, a multi-specialty hospital complex in Ridder, a hostel in Shymkent, and 2 kindergartens in Aktobe and Petropavlovsk.In addition, a sports complex for gifted children-athletes is being built in Arkalyk city at the expense of the funds of the subjects provided for in the Law "On the Return of Illegally Acquired Assets to the State", a rehabilitation center for children with musculoskeletal disorders in Astana, and a training center for people with special needs in Almaty.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/936962

Today, the women's ski relay race took place at the IX Asian Winter Games. The national team girls who participated in this competition (4×5 km) finished after China. The top three were completed by Japanese skiers. In addition to our compatriot Kamila Elgazinova, Ksenia Shalygina (classical method), Angelina Shuryga and Nadezhda Stepashkina (free method) also took part in the competition.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/936963

A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Law Enforcement Agency (GLAA) of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as part of the Kazakhstan-Great Britain Strategic Dialogue in London. The document provides for interaction between the parties in the field of labor migration.The Memorandum was signed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vasilenko and Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Affairs of the United Kingdom Stephen Doughty.The document provides for cooperation between the parties in the following areas:- exchange of information on the conditions and procedures for temporary employment of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the territory of the United Kingdom;- exchange of information on the activities of private employment agencies sending workers from the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Kingdom for labor service, as well as confirmation of their activities in accordance with the legislation of the host state;- mutual cooperation aimed at ensuring and protecting labor and social rights of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan during their labor service in the territory of the United Kingdom, including within the framework of a Tier-5 seasonal worker visa;- exchange of information on in-demand worker specialties and the necessary professional training of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The signing of this Memorandum is an important step towards strengthening cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom in the field of labor rights protection.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/935947

As of February 1, 2025 According to the state labor inspectors, more than 1.1 thousand employees at 16 enterprises of the republic had arrears of wages in the amount of 318.2 million tenge. At the same time, 499 violations of labor rights were identified during inspections conducted at various organizations.240 mandatory orders were issued to the heads of enterprises with arrears of wages and fines were imposed in the amount of more than 24.3 million tenge.As a result of the measures taken, including the establishment of strict schedules and deadlines for the payment of arrears of wages, the rights of 890 employees were protected. They were paid 81.3 million tenge.In addition, the issues of ensuring state control over compliance with labor legislation are under the special control of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan.As of February 1, 2025, state labor inspectors conducted 389 inspections, during which 499 violations were identified, including: in the labor sphere - 466; in labor safety and labor protection - 31; on employment of the population – 2.As a result of the measures taken, the labor rights of 3.8 thousand workers were protected.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/935155

In 2024, 19,199 people were employed within the framework of the implementation of the "Silver Youth" project to promote employment of people under retirement age.The largest number of employed people is observed in Turkestan (2,441 people), Zhambyl (1,845 people) and Karaganda (1,471 people) regions.The share of women participating in the project is 55.2% or 10.6 thousand people, the share of rural residents is 11.3 thousand people or 59.1%.Unemployed people over 50 years of age can participate in this project until they reach retirement age. To participate in the project, you must apply to the career center.The Labor Mobility Center finances the "Silver Youth" project by providing subsidies to compensate for part of the employer's expenses for paying wages to unemployed people employed under the project.The amount of subsidies is 70% of the salary in the first year of work (but not more than 30 MCI), 65% of the salary in the second year of work (but not more than 30 MCI), and 60% of the salary in the third year of work (but not more than 30 MCI).After the end of the period of participation in the "Silver Youth" project, the employer is obliged to employ a person under retirement age for a permanent job for at least 1 year, as well as a person under retirement age until retirement.Many Kazakhstanis express positive opinions about the project."I got a job at the "Zerde" pharmacy under the "Silver Youth" project. "The work is not particularly hard, and we receive our salaries on time. Nowadays, it is not easy for people over 50 like us to find work. Thanks to such projects, many citizens are finding a "shovel for two hands," - said Zeynekul Burkitbay, a resident of the Turkestan region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/935942

Akim of Turkestan Region Nuralkhan Kusherov visited the small industrial park in Sauran district for the next time and got acquainted with the progress of work. Today, 8 enterprises have been launched and started their work here. In order to create favorable conditions for investors and open new production facilities, the construction of buildings for factories is in full swing.- The managers and contractors responsible for the construction of buildings must perform their work in a timely and high-quality manner. It is necessary to attract investors and implement projects promptly. The landscaping of the industrial park should also be carried out regularly, - said Nuralkhan Kusherov, giving relevant instructions and touring the buildings.In accordance with the instructions of the regional akim, the construction of a "Small Industrial Park" consisting of 39 buildings covering the 3rd stage is underway on an area of ​​30 hectares in the Turkestan region in order to increase investment projects. The cost of the project is 17 billion tenge, and the investment volume is 131 billion tenge. A total of 1,450 jobs will be created in the 3rd stage.In 2024, the construction of 10 buildings with an investment volume of 31 billion tenge will be completed and 8 production facilities will be put into operation. In particular, enterprises producing sprinkler and drip irrigation systems, school furniture and industrial refrigerators were opened.In the second stage, the construction of 13 buildings with an investment of 40 billion tenge was completed, 10 of which will be commissioned in the 1st quarter of 2025, and 3 will be commissioned in the 3rd quarter. In the third stage, 16 buildings with an investment of 61 billion tenge are under construction.It should be noted that in order to support the development of domestic production and processing, the "Small Industrial Park" project is being implemented on an area of ​​​​100 hectares in the Sauran district of the Turkestan region. In the future, the project will be expanded, attracting investments of 308 billion tenge, constructing more than 150 industrial buildings and creating about 6 thousand new jobs.Press service of the governor of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/936631

The Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev arrived in the Turkestan region on a working visit. The goal is to fulfill the instructions of the Head of State at the expanded session of the Government held on January 28, to develop the infrastructure of the region and increase its energy potential.At the meeting held at the regional akimat, Almasadam Satkaliyev discussed ways to solve problems related to the energy sector in the region and discussed important projects.The Governor of the Turkestan region Nuralkhan Kusherov made proposals on eliminating the energy deficit in the region and the construction of new power generation stations. In particular, the reconstruction of the heating networks of the cities of Turkestan and Kentau, the construction of 110 kV power lines between the "Yassy" and "Ortalyk" substations in the city of Turkestan, the continuation of work on providing gas to the region's residents, and other issues were discussed. The first deputy akim of the region, Zulpykhar Zholdasov, reported on the work carried out in the infrastructure, gas, and electricity sectors.It should be noted that last year the Kentau Heat Station was modernized and its boiler rooms were renewed. The heating issue has been resolved. In order to meet the region's electricity needs, it is planned to build a 1000 MW steam-gas station in Sairam, 320 MW in Tulkibas, and 240 MW gas turbine stations in Kentau, as well as 785 MW solar power stations in Sauran and Sairam districts, and 350 MW wind power stations in Baidibek district. 24 renewable energy sources with a capacity of 278.6 MW are operating in the region. In 2024, the "Kyzylasker" substation in Keles district and 110 "Soltustik" substations in Turkestan city were built and put into operation along with power lines. In 2024, 53 settlements (81 thousand people) were gasified. As a result, the number of settlements supplied with gas has been increased to 563. Work on upgrading electricity networks and providing settlements with high-quality electricity will continue in the region.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/936740

The Ministry of Internal Affairs awarded the law enforcement officers who competed in the UAE SWAT Challenge tournament held in Dubai and showed the best results.Minister Yerzhan Sadenov congratulated the soldiers who have brought honor to the country on the world stage with these achievements.- Our special forces demonstrated high skill, perseverance, team spirit and desire for victory in this competition.You, who uphold law and order, are true heroes, - said the Minister of Internal Affairs.It should be noted that 12 teams from Kazakhstan participated in the grand tournament held from February 1 to 5, six of which were from the police department. They defended the honor of the "Sunkar", "Arlan", Rapid Action Special Forces and "Berkut" units.The "Sunkar" special forces unit became the silver medalist of the tournament. One of the teams of the National Guard under the Ministry was among the top ten.In addition, this year there is another joyful news for our country - the participation of the "Tomiris" women's team in an international competition for the first time. The delicate creatures, no less than the men, won a place in the hearts of the audience thanks to their agility and professionalism.The event dedicated to the honor of employees who are close to sports, loyal to their work, and who advocate a healthy life, was followed by a festive concert.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qriim/press/news/details/936579

In Astana, Minister of Internal Affairs Yerzhan Sadenov met with Special Representative of the Minister of Internal Affairs of France Patrick Stefanini and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Kazakhstan Sylvain Giogé.During the meeting, the areas of activity between the Ministries of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan and France, including the status of bilateral cooperation in the field of migration, were reviewed.The parties also discussed the implementation of the intergovernmental agreement on the readmission of persons signed between Kazakhstan and France in November last year.The participants of the meeting expressed their intention to continue joint action.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qriim/press/news/details/936619

On February 26, 2025, a round table entitled “Digital Journalism in Central Asia and China: Local Challenges and Global Trends” will be held in Almaty.The event is organized by the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Narxoz University, the UN Department of Global Communications Representative Office in the Republic of Kazakhstan - UN Information Office in the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Central Asia-China Journalism Research Association.Leading experts, researchers, and journalists will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence and digital technologies on the development of the media space in Central Asia and China.The round table is organized within the framework of the Plan of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2025 to improve the media literacy of the population and improve the skills of Mediasphere specialists.The following issues will be discussed during the round table:- Discussion on the future of journalism in the context of digital transformation and artificial intelligence;- Use of big data and automated analysis in the media application;- International experience and development prospects of media in the digital age.Journalists, teachers, students, media researchers, media representatives and those interested in the future of journalism and communication are invited to the event.For participants working in other regions and unable to attend the course, you can watch the online broadcast on the ZOOM platform:https://zoom.us/j/96766258430?pwd=bLLsL7Hne76bHhZmSqwS4x8BaSCIIq.1(conference identifier: 967 6625 8430, access code: 12345678)For all questions, you can contact the following contact numbers +7 7172 740186. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/936571

The first issue of the historical comic book "The Journey of Alikhan and Aikerim" was presented at the "Bozok" State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve.The event was attended by creative intelligentsia, representatives of the scientific community and teachers of secondary schools of the capital.In accordance with the Concept of the Cultural Policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2023-2029, approved by the Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, work is underway to create children's comics with a national character on the themes of Kazakh heroes, historical events, mythology and current trends to attract children and adolescents to reading and promoting the literature of our country.Based on international experience, the "Bozok" Museum-Reserve has published a book for young readers. The comic text was published in Kazakh, Russian and English.The artist who illustrated the comics is Beken Baizakuli Zhaparov, designer of the "Bozok" museum-reserve.The main plot idea of ​​the book is based on historical data from archaeological excavations of the medieval town of Bozok.During the event, the participants discussed the importance of children's literature in forming the historical consciousness of the younger generation, the prospects for promoting historical and cultural heritage and developing projects in children's education. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/936664

The 13th Conference of Ministers of Culture of the Islamic World is being held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, within the framework of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).About 50 member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation are participating in the conference. Among them is Kazakhstan, a member of the Committee on Cultural Heritage of the Islamic World. The country was represented at the meeting by Vice Minister of Culture and Information Evgeny Kochetov.The main goal of the international meeting is to establish a dialogue between civilizations, cultures and religions, to form an objective view of Islamic culture, as well as to promote the values ​​of justice, peace, freedom and human rights.The heads of delegations spoke at the working session of the conference and proposed initiatives and mechanisms aimed at achieving these goals.The event was attended by 54 of the 57 member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (ICESCO). The main issue of the conference of ministers of culture is to determine the cultural capital of the Islamic world. In 2025, this prestigious title was awarded to the city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan. The cultural capital of the Islamic world for 2026 will be announced at the 13th conference. Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/936895

In accordance with paragraph 4 of the Rules for Accreditation of Associations of Private Business Entities and Other Non-Profit Organizations, including the form of the accreditation certificate, the grounds and procedure for revocation of accreditation (Order of the Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 127 dated June 29, 2023, hereinafter referred to as the Rules), the accreditation period is carried out by state bodies annually in the I (first) quarter after the announcement in the Kazakh and Russian languages.In this regard, the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces the start of accepting applications and documents for accreditation of associations of private business entities and other non-profit organizations for inclusion in the Expert Council on Private Entrepreneurship Issues To obtain accreditation, the applicant shall submit in electronic form to the electronic address k.kense@mki.gov.kz:1) An application for accreditation of private business entities and other non-profit organizations in the form in accordance with Appendix 2 to the Rules;2) in the event that the original is not provided for comparison, notarized copies of the constituent documents and documents confirming the state registration (re-registration) of the legal entity, branch (representative offices);3) a list of members of the association and/or organization, indicating their business identification numbers.To obtain an accreditation certificate on an indefinite basis, the applicant shall submit copies of certificates of accreditation of private business entities and other non-profit organizations confirming accreditation in the central state and (or) local executive bodies more than twice in a row.Accreditation documents shall be accepted from February 12 to February 25, 2025.Additional information on accreditation can be obtained by calling: + 7 (7172) 74-05-80, + 7 (7172) 74-04-84.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/936916

Today, the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev met with Lyazzat Shyngysbayeva, Chairman of the Board of the "For the People of Kazakhstan" Foundation. The meeting reviewed the work carried out and undertaken by the foundation in the Syr Darya."Through the "For the People of Kazakhstan" Foundation, established at the initiative of the Head of State, healthcare projects worth 4.8 billion tenge were financed in the Syr Darya.With this money, "Kamkorlyk" rehabilitation centers were opened in the Aral and Zhanakorgan districts and the city of Kyzylorda. In addition, mobile medical complexes for screening were purchased for 1 billion 100 million tenge. Today, the complexes provide regular medical services to residents of remote settlements. "On behalf of our compatriots, we would like to express our gratitude for the support provided to the country through the fund," said N. Nalibayev.In addition, the fund's funds were used to purchase medicines for patients with rare, oncological and oncohematological diseases, diagnostic lenses, ophthalmoscopes and ophthalmological lasers for the perinatal center and district hospitals, and other equipment. Children with vascular pathologies were treated. A geneticist, an ultrasound specialist, and a transplant coordinator improved their skills. Funds were allocated for the treatment of patients requiring corneal transplants.At the meeting, Lyazzat Shyngysbayeva noted that the established stable partnership between the "For the People of Kazakhstan" Public Foundation and the Kyzylorda region will continue, and discussed projects to be implemented in the Syr region in the future.It should be noted that today, the opening ceremony of a sports complex built with the support of the "For the People of Kazakhstan" Foundation was held in the Dosbol bi village of the Shieli district. The Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev began working trips to a number of regions of the country in order to assess the progress of the heating season and prepare for the next season.The first item on the schedule of the minister's working trip was the Turkestan region. In Kentau, a large-scale modernization of CHP-5 was carried out, including the modernization of six of the eight boiler houses and a significant modernization of the heating networks. Thanks to this, it was possible to significantly reduce equipment wear - from 84% to 37% - and significantly reduce the number of technological violations. As a result, the city's residents were provided with stable heat supply, which is confirmed by the absence of complaints from residents."Today, Kentau CHP-5 is operating stably and providing the city's residents with heat. I would like to thank the akimat of the Turkestan region for its responsible attitude and effective interaction with energy companies in implementing important projects for the region. The main task is to continue systematic work on the modernization of the country's energy complex in order to provide the population and enterprises with uninterrupted and high-quality energy," noted the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev.During the visit, CHP-5 was inspected, the results of the modernization work were presented, and plans for preparation for the next heating season, including major and current repairs, were discussed. In particular, the work on the modernization of main heating networks and pumping stations of the Kentau Service State Enterprise was noted. These measures allowed to reduce the wear and tear of heating networks and significantly reduce the number of technological violations (in 2023-2024 - 42 cases, in the current heating season - 5).In preparation for the new heating season, the Minister of Energy instructed the relevant departments and enterprises to ensure the implementation of all planned repairs, conclude preliminary contracts for the supply of fuel and lubricants, create sufficient supplies of materials, and prepare personnel for emergencies.At a meeting with the participation of the regional leadership and representatives of energy companies, strategic directions for the development of the country's fuel and energy complex were discussed. In the coming years, it is planned to introduce significant new generating capacities, including renewable energy sources. Particular attention will be paid to the development of shunting power plants. Work will continue on integrating the Western region into the Unified Energy System of Kazakhstan and strengthening the power grid of the southern region. It was also noted that the Ministry of Energy is actively studying international best practices, including in the field of "clean" coal, and is considering the possibility of building coal-fired power plants that meet the most stringent environmental standards.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/936948

Today, the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev met with Lyazzat Shyngysbayeva, Chairman of the Board of the "For the People of Kazakhstan" Foundation. The meeting reviewed the work carried out and undertaken by the foundation in the Syr Darya."Through the "For the People of Kazakhstan" Foundation, established at the initiative of the Head of State, healthcare projects worth 4.8 billion tenge were financed in the Syr Darya.With this money, "Kamkorlyk" rehabilitation centers were opened in the Aral and Zhanakorgan districts and the city of Kyzylorda. In addition, mobile medical complexes for screening were purchased for 1 billion 100 million tenge. Today, the complexes provide regular medical services to residents of remote settlements. "On behalf of our compatriots, we would like to express our gratitude for the support provided to the country through the fund," said N. Nalibayev.In addition, the fund's funds were used to purchase medicines for patients with rare, oncological and oncohematological diseases, diagnostic lenses, ophthalmoscopes and ophthalmological lasers for the perinatal center and district hospitals, and other equipment. Children with vascular pathologies were treated. A geneticist, an ultrasound specialist, and a transplant coordinator improved their skills. Funds were allocated for the treatment of patients requiring corneal transplants.At the meeting, Lyazzat Shyngysbayeva noted that the established stable partnership between the "For the People of Kazakhstan" Public Foundation and the Kyzylorda region will continue, and discussed projects to be implemented in the Syr region in the future.It should be noted that today, the opening ceremony of a sports complex built with the support of the "For the People of Kazakhstan" Foundation was held in the Dosbol bi village of the Shieli district. The Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev began working trips to a number of regions of the country in order to assess the progress of the heating season and prepare for the next season.The first item on the schedule of the minister's working trip was the Turkestan region. In Kentau, a large-scale modernization of CHP-5 was carried out, including the modernization of six of the eight boiler houses and a significant modernization of the heating networks. Thanks to this, it was possible to significantly reduce equipment wear - from 84% to 37% - and significantly reduce the number of technological violations. As a result, the city's residents were provided with stable heat supply, which is confirmed by the absence of complaints from residents."Today, Kentau CHP-5 is operating stably and providing the city's residents with heat. I would like to thank the akimat of the Turkestan region for its responsible attitude and effective interaction with energy companies in implementing important projects for the region. The main task is to continue systematic work on the modernization of the country's energy complex in order to provide the population and enterprises with uninterrupted and high-quality energy," noted the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev.During the visit, CHP-5 was inspected, the results of the modernization work were presented, and plans for preparation for the next heating season, including major and current repairs, were discussed. In particular, the work on the modernization of main heating networks and pumping stations of the Kentau Service State Enterprise was noted. These measures allowed to reduce the wear and tear of heating networks and significantly reduce the number of technological violations (in 2023-2024 - 42 cases, in the current heating season - 5).In preparation for the new heating season, the Minister of Energy instructed the relevant departments and enterprises to ensure the implementation of all planned repairs, conclude preliminary contracts for the supply of fuel and lubricants, create sufficient supplies of materials, and prepare personnel for emergencies.At a meeting with the participation of the regional leadership and representatives of energy companies, strategic directions for the development of the country's fuel and energy complex were discussed. In the coming years, it is planned to introduce significant new generating capacities, including renewable energy sources. Particular attention will be paid to the development of shunting power plants. Work will continue on integrating the Western region into the Unified Energy System of Kazakhstan and strengthening the power grid of the southern region. It was also noted that the Ministry of Energy is actively studying international best practices, including in the field of "clean" coal, and is considering the possibility of building coal-fired power plants that meet the most stringent environmental standards.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/936949

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