February 19-23 – Asian Cup in table tennis4 of our athletes will participate in the Yellow Continent Games.Venue: Shenzhen, China. February 17-28 – Women's Chess Grand Prix (3 rounds)Bibisara Asaubaeva will represent the country at the international tournament.Venue: Principality of Monaco. February 19-23 – Four Continents Figure Skating ChampionshipFour of our compatriots will compete in the competition.Venue: Seoul, South Korea. February 20-24 – BakuInternational indoor Meeting dedicated to Honorarycoach A. Antipov athletics tournamentFive of our athletes will compete in the competition in Baku.Venue: Baku, Azerbaijan. February 20-March 01 – Asian Fencing Championship among Juniors and Cadets24 athletes will represent the country at this competition.Venue: Al-Kuwait, Kuwait. February 20-23 – XVIII Kazakhstan Championship in the national sport "Kusbegilik" among adultsMore than 70 athletes from all regions and the cities of Astana, Almaty, Shymkent will participate in the competition.Venue: Petropavlovsk. February 20-25 – German Open Para Judo Championship10 domestic para athletes will compete in this competition. Venue: Heidelberg, Germany. February 21-22 – Open Water Swimming World Cup (1st round)4 of our compatriots will compete for prizes in the Cup competition.Venue: Hurghada, Egypt. February 21-27 – Asian Para Cycling Championship5 para cyclists from Kazakhstan will participate in the Asian Championship.Venue: Nilai, Malaysia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/939017

The Asian Cup continues with a bang in the Thai capital, Bangkok. After a week of competition, the Kazakhstan team took 1st place with 5 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze medals.We present to your attention the winners:Gold:Kazakhstan men's team (Islam Satpayev, Konstantin Malinovsky, Nikita Shakhtorin) 10 m air rifle;Kazakhstan men's team (Konstantin Malinovsky, Elizaveta Bezrukova) 10 m, air rifle;Oleg Noskov (among juniors) 10 m, air rifle;Kirill Tsukanov (among juniors) 10 m, pistol;Kazakhstan men's team (Ramazan Intykbay, Kirill Tsukanov, Kirill Fed'kin) 10 m, pistol;Silver:Islam Satpayev, 10 m, air rifle;Valery Rakhimzhan 10 m, pistol;Kazakhstan women's team (Valeria Popelova, Irina Yunusmetova, Olga Aksenova)Kazakhstan youth team (Malika Seyil, Kirill Fed'kin) 10 m, pistol;Kazakhstan women's team (juniors) Malika Seyil, Saule Alimbek, Kristina Ustinova - 10 m, pistol;Kazakhstan men's team (juniors) Rinat Kazachenko, Oleg Noskov, Dmitry Kim, 10 m, pistol;Bronze:Alexandra Le, 10 m, air rifle;Kazakhstan youth team (Oleg Noskov, Anastasia Grigorieva) 10 m, air rifle;Kiril Fed'kin (juniors) 10 m, pistol;It should be noted that this year about 320 athletes from 23 countries of the continent gathered to compete. The Asian Cup will end on February 22. Singapore is coming in second place with 3 gold medals.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/939018

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Infantry combat vehicle driver-mechanic Private Shakhman Muratov serves in military unit 31775 of the Karaganda garrison. The Minister of Defense, Colonel-General Ruslan Zhaksylykov, recently visited this unit.During a conversation with the soldiers, the head of the defense department drew attention to Shakhman Muratov's excellent knowledge of general military regulations and official duties. Taking into account his clear answers, his disciplined nature and the positive opinion of the commander, the Minister of Defense decided to encourage the young man with a 10-day leave.This was a real surprise for both the soldier and his family. When the soldier, holding flowers in his hands, met his mother and relatives, everyone was very surprised.Shahman is the first of seven children of Bakhytbek and Roza Muratov, and the youngest in the family is one and a half years old. - We understood our son's decision to join the army. A man should be able to make important decisions on his own, - said the soldier's mother.The soldier's grandmother, Dayla Maubayeva, was delighted with her grandson's coming of age and was very happy that he had come on vacation. The soldier's father was on a business trip, but he also spoke with his son via video call and expressed his gratitude to the leadership of the defense ministry.After completing his military service, Shakhman Muratov plans to enroll in the "Conscripts 2.0" program of the Ministry of Defense. Such an opportunity is provided after military service. Similarly, the best in combat training will be able to use the right to enter a higher education institution free of charge without passing the UNT.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/939007

This year, within the framework of the "Concept for the Development of Housing and Communal Infrastructure until 2026", it is planned to carry out a major overhaul of the total property of 22 multi-storey residential buildings in the city. In particular: 15 residential buildings in Al-Farabi district, 6 in Turan district, and 1 in Enbekshi district will undergo major repairs.It should be noted that last year, 15 multi-storey residential buildings in the city underwent current and major repairs. Major renovation works for modernization are being carried out on a refundable basis in accordance with the application to the local executive bodies with 70 percent agreement from the owners of the premises. Residents can apply to Turgyn Uy Shymkent LLP for major renovation works carried out at the expense of refundable funds. Address: 12 "A" 3rd floor, Republic Avenue. “Turgyn Uy Shymkent” LLPPress service of the Shymkent city akimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/938993

There are 390 streets, avenues and overpasses in the district with a length of 260 kilometers. 365 streets are asphalt, 25 streets are gravel. In order to create a comfortable environment for local residents, asphalt will be laid on 25 streets this year.To satisfy the requests of city residents, asphalt roads in the courtyards of 344 multi-storey residential buildings will be put in order based on the concept of "A State that Listens to the Voice of the People".Currently, 314 of the 390 streets in the district are illuminated. This year, streetlights were installed on 76 streets, and the illumination indicator by the end of the year is 100%.Press service of the Shymkent city akimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/938994

During his working visit to our city, the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar got acquainted with the main infrastructure and investment projects. The purpose of the visit was to assess initiatives aimed at improving the urban environment, improving the quality of life of the population and strengthening the economic potential of the region.One of the facilities was the Shymkent railway station, which was renovated in 2024. Its area was doubled, and its throughput capacity increased to 6,000 passengers per day. Investment in the project amounted to 1.1 billion tenge.In addition, the First Deputy Prime Minister got acquainted with the activities of the Schoolchildren's Palace No. 2 for 500 children. Here, students are provided with conditions for science, art and sports. The implementation of the project, the total cost of which is 254 million tenge, was a vivid example of improving the educational infrastructure of the city.The delegation also got acquainted with the work of the "Bozaryk" substation, which was transferred to trust management and provides electricity to 250 thousand people.Furthermore, Roman Sklyar got acquainted with the construction progress of the "Alsera KZ" greenhouse complex. The large investment project is aimed at providing the region with fresh vegetables and creating 5 thousand new jobs. The total investment volume is $650 million, and the planned production capacity is 155 thousand tons of products per year.The issues of improvement were considered, in particular, the construction of the Shymcity park and the opening of the Tulip Hall congress hall with a capacity of 2 thousand seats.In addition, Roman Sklyar got acquainted with the work of the international logistics center - the vegetable warehouse of NMI-Yug LLP. The facility is located near the airport and the Western Europe - Western China highway. The center with a Cross Docking system for rapid cargo processing will significantly accelerate the delivery of agricultural products to the domestic and foreign markets.In addition, the Coca-Cola Almaty Bottlers JV LLP plant, which provides the region with an additional 100 new jobs and has an investment volume of 27 billion tenge, was also examined.Another point of the working trip was the new terminal of Shymkent airport. It was opened in December 2024 on the instructions of the Head of State. SCAT invested 24 billion tenge in the implementation of the agricultural project.In 2024, the gross regional product of Shymkent increased by 12%, the volume of construction by 27%, and the commissioning of residential buildings by 42%. The volume of attracted investments increased by 9%, 12 large projects worth 78.2 billion tenge were implemented, and more than 1 thousand jobs were created. In addition, 293 projects worth a total of 225 billion tenge were implemented in the industrial zones of the city. Thanks to the creation of this favorable investment climate and the implementation of large-scale projects in the processing industry, more than 8 thousand jobs were created.First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar highly appreciated the pace of implementation of these projects, noting their importance for the socio-economic development of Shymkent and the region as a whole. According to him, such initiatives will contribute to improving the urban environment, creating new jobs and strengthening the economy of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/938996

The eagerly awaited new hangar-type sports complex opened its doors in the village of Kopa.The event dedicated to the grand opening of the complex began with the blessing of the village elder. The mothers of the village traditionally threw a party and distributed baursak to the guests. The joy of the residents knew no bounds. The youth of the village can now engage in various sports and spend their free time effectively.The district akim Nurkhan Tleumuratov, who participated in the opening ceremony of the new complex, congratulated the gathered public."The future of the district's sports is in the hands of today's youth. We firmly believe that future champions will emerge from the village of Kopa and defend the honor of not only our district, but also the entire country in international competitions.On this joyful day, I wish you all good health, well-being for your families, and success in your work," said the district head.The new sports complex was built in accordance with modern requirements and is fully equipped. It has basketball, volleyball, wrestling, mini-football fields and gyms. Also, a football field and a workout zone have been installed on the territory of the complex, and all sports equipment has been updated. Athletes have begun their first training on the volleyball, football and wrestling fields.The opening ceremony of the sports complex was attended by villagers, the district akim and the deputy head of the regional department of physical culture and sports, Shyngyz Shokpytov, who expressed their congratulations.Construction work began in May 2024 and was fully completed in December. The total cost of the project is 452.8 million tenge. The customer is the district construction department, the general contractor is AimarStroyService LLP, and the technical supervisor is Grand Tower Service LLP.Village elders and residents also expressed their gratitude. Village elders Zholdas Nurymkanov and Badegul Buzaubaeva expressed their gratitude for the good deeds being done for the benefit of the country and gave their blessings. Also, Ulugbek Kaliolla, the coach of the sports complex, noted that the new facility is a great opportunity for teenagers and sports fans.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/938995

⛸️🥇The men's team won a historic gold medal in the 5,000-meter short track, which is included in the Olympic program. Of the 137 athletes who went to the Winter Asian Games, only Denis Nikisha won the silver medal at the World Championships.✅🥉The composition of Chinese athletes:🥇🥇2-time Olympic champion and 8-time world champion Shaong Liu🥇Pyeongchang Olympic champion and 9-time world champion Lim Hyo Jun🥇Pyeongchang Olympic champion and 3-time world champion Shandor Shaolin Liu🥈World Championship silver medalist Sun Lung✅4️⃣Famous rivals in South Korea:🥈Beijing Olympic silver medalist Park Chan Hyuk🥇World champion Park Chi Won⛷️🥇The historic gold medal of Roman Ivanov and Sherzod Khashirbayev in synchronized freestyle acrobatics.✅Beijing Olympic champion, 2-time world champion Qi Guangpu ⛸️🥈Silver medal in the women's 3,000-meter short track race. The main favorite left South Korea without a medal. ✅4️⃣South Korea's lineup:🥇🥇2-time Olympic champion and 10-time world champion Sim Seok-hee🥇🥇2-time world champion Noh Do-hee🥇World champion Kim Gong-hee🥈World Championship silver medalist Lee So-yeon⛸️🥈Silver medalist of the world championship in the 2,000-meter short track mixed team race. During the race, China, which was made up of the strongest, was left without a medal. 4️⃣The lineup of Chinese athletes in the final:🥇🥇2-time Olympic champion and 8-time world champion Shaong Liu🥇Beijing Olympic champion and 10-time world champion Fan Kexin🥇Pyeongchang Olympic champion and 9-time world champion Lim Hyo-jun⛸️🥈In the 100-meter speed skating race, Evgeny Koshkin won his first medal at this distance, leaving behind world championship silver medalist Kim Jun-ho (South Korea).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/938989

A record 11 prizes were awarded in freestyle acrobatics in China, and several new disciplines were added.🆕⛷️🥇Roman Ivanov and Sherzod Khashirbayev won their first prizes in the freestyle acrobatics synchronized jumping competition.🆕⛷️🥈15-year-old Asylkhan Asan, Sherzod Khashirbayev, and Ayana Zholdas won silver medals in the mixed team freestyle acrobatics competition.🆕⛷️🥉Ardana Mahanova and Ayana Zholdas won the bronze medal.🆕⛸️🥈In the mixed team competition at a distance of 2,000 meters in short track, Adil Galiakhmetov, Denis Nikisha, Abzal Azhigaliev, Mersaid Zhaksybayev, Yana Khan, Malika Ermek, Alina Azhgaliyeva, Olga Tikhonova became the first-time medalists.🆕⛸️🥈In the 100-meter speed skating, Evgeny Koshkin finished second.🆕⛸️🥉In the team sprint speed skating competition, Nadezhda Morozova, Kristina Silaeva, and Daria Vazhenina entered the top three.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/938990

In the East Kazakhstan region, the "112" console received about 50 calls from 9 districts.There was no information about the victims.No avalanches or mudslides were registered. Information about the earthquake was brought to the attention of the region's residents.Explanatory work was carried out with residents, there was no panic or excitement among the population.Information about the earthquake was promptly published on all social media pages of the EKO Emergency Situations Department: Telegram, Instagram, Facebook, as well as on the EKO Emergency Situations Department website and in the media.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/938980

As part of the implementation of the Head of State's task to provide the population with 100% clean drinking water by 2024, work was carried out on 30 projects worth a total of about 60 billion tenge in East Kazakhstan Region, 12 of which were completed.In particular, a water supply facility was built in the village of Butakovo in the city of Ridder, the villages of Putintsevo and Maleevsk in the Altai district, the village of Maloubinka in the Glubokoe district, the village of Barak Batyr in the Kurchum district, and the village of Ubinka in the Shemonaikha district; in Ust-Kamenogorsk, 2 water supply facilities were renovated on Halyktar Dostyk and Rabochaya streets, in the Stepnoye village of the Glubokoe district, and in the Samar village of the Samar district; in the Botanika-3 residential area in Ridder, Akzhar in the Tarbagatai district In the village of Ridder, water drainage facilities were built.In addition, 2 water drainage facilities were built in the city of Ridder and the village of Akzhar in the Tarbagatai district.As a result, about three and a half thousand additional people gained access to clean drinking water.- According to the results of the year, 213.8 km of water supply networks and 14.5 km of water drainage networks were built and renovated. This allowed reducing the wear and tear of water supply networks by 49.1%, and the wear and tear of water drainage networks by 69.7%. The availability of water supply services for the region's residents was 99.4%, - said Deputy Akim of the East Kazakhstan Region Bakytzhan Bayakhmetov.According to him, this year 29 projects worth a total of 65.2 billion tenge are being implemented. Contractors have been identified for 28 of them, and tender procedures are underway for the project to modernize the water supply system in the city of Serebryansk.To fully fulfill the task of the Head of State to provide the population with 100% quality drinking water, additional financing is required for 8 projects involving 4,060 people. Their total amount is 9.99 billion tenge.These projects include the construction of 4 new water pipelines (the villages of Bolshaya Rechka and Berezovka of the Shemonaikha district, the village of Otradnoye and the settlement of Asubulak of the Ulan district) - involving 2,613 people. 3 reconstruction projects (the villages of Katonkaragay, Bolshoy Naryn and Bozanbay) involve 999 people. 1 reconstruction project (Ust-Kamenogorsk city) involves 448 people.Full financing of the projects will allow fulfilling the task of the Head of State to provide all residents with clean drinking water.In addition, the regional authorities plan to reconstruct 531.6 km of water pipelines. This will help reduce network wear by 1.8% to 47.3%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/938981

Astana, February 10, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev held a meeting with Special Representative of the Minister of Internal Affairs of France Patrick Stefanini.The parties discussed issues of bilateral cooperation in the consular, legal and migration sectors.A. Bakayev noted the strategic nature of the partnership between Kazakhstan and France and appreciated the efforts of the French side in managing the migration process.The representative of the French Ministry of Internal Affairs proposed measures to strengthen cooperation in the field of legal migration, including supporting young scientists, specialists and students. The parties identified promising areas of interaction in this area.Special attention was paid to the issues of simplifying the visa regime for citizens of Kazakhstan. The Kazakh side expressed its gratitude for France's support in initiating negotiations on visa facilitation between Kazakhstan and the European Union, which would facilitate the development of business, educational and cultural ties.In order to further develop cooperation, the Kazakh side proposed facilitating business visits between the two states, which would open up new opportunities in the fields of investment, innovation, culture, sports, science and education.As a result of the meeting, the interlocutors confirmed their readiness to develop strategic partnership and create favorable conditions for the mobility of citizens, implement educational programs and carry out joint work to expand cooperation in the field of migration.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/938974

During the night patrol of Astana, a large-scale raid was conducted on a hookah bar, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.During the night patrol, 12 individuals and 3 entertainment owners were fined more than 700 thousand tenge.In the Baikonur district, in accordance with Article 441 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses, raids are continuing to prevent and suppress the consumption of tobacco products, including products containing heated tobacco, and hookahs in public catering establishments.Since the beginning of the year, a total of 49 facts of the consumption of tobacco products, including products containing heated tobacco, and hookahs in public catering establishments have been identified in the Baikonur district. Hookah smokers were fined under Article 441 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Such raids are regularly held in all districts of the city in order to prevent violations among residents and guests of the capital.It should be noted that the resolution on the introduction of a ban on hookah smoking in public places came into force on March 14, 2013. Violators of the law will be fined in the amount of 15 MCI. For repeated violations - 20 MCI. And the owners of establishments will be fined from 20 to 60 MCI.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/938954

Astana Mayor Zhenis Kasymbek wrote on his Instagram page about schools to be built in the city, the official website of the capital's akimat reports."One of our priority tasks is the development of social infrastructure. These are the construction of educational institutions, medical institutions, kindergartens, student dormitories, Student Palaces, public spaces (parks, flower beds, avenues), courtyards, etc.For example, if we talk about schools, in 2024 more than 12.5 thousand students graduated from educational institutions. At the same time, more than 28.5 thousand children went to the first grade. The number of first-graders exceeds the number of graduates by 2 times. Accordingly, the city needs to build schools every year.During my tour of the city, I got acquainted with the construction progress of a number of schools located at the intersections of M. Tolebayev and Burabay streets, Sh. Kudayberdiyuly avenues and I. Zhansugurov streets, as well as on Egemen Kazakhstan and Imanov streets.As you know, since the beginning of this academic year, we have built and put into operation 24 educational institutions. This is a record for the capital. These schools have allowed us to open about 66 thousand places for students in two shifts. Of the 24 educational institutions, 16 are comfortable schools. As part of the national project "Comfortable School", 24 schools will be built in a new format on the instructions of the Head of State. These comfortable schools will allow us to open about 90 thousand places for students in two shifts.We plan to open another 15 schools in the new academic year. "We also raise private funds for the construction of educational institutions.We also train personnel by allocating grants for the teaching profession every year. Currently, about 2,200 people are studying at universities under the city administration's grant," Zhenis Kasymbek wrote.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/938976

He visited an exhibition of popular professions for young people. Daniya Espayeva noted the great importance of this event in the training of professionals, as well as the work being done by the state to support technical and vocational education. It should be noted that over four days, about 40,000 people watched this large-scale event.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/938953

He toured the workplace and noted the importance of state initiatives aimed at increasing the prestige of working professions. He also noted that the event was organized on a large scale and that this was a great opportunity for graduates to make a choice.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/938955

She visited training grounds where qualified personnel for the energy and oil and gas sectors are being trained. Special attention was paid to practical training, modern equipment and cooperation between educational institutions and employers. The Minister's visit demonstrated the importance of technical and vocational education in providing various sectors of the economy with qualified specialists.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/938957

Among them are ministers, senators, deputies of the Majilis, heads of national companies and large enterprises, as well as experts and representatives of various sectors of the economy. Our main guests were children, who understood the importance of working professions and opened up new opportunities for themselves.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/938959

The Kaplanbek Higher Agrarian and Technical College of Turkestan region trains drone operators, who are in demand in the agricultural sector. College students presented their projects at the “City of Working Professions” festival. The use of drones helps to increase the productivity of agricultural crops and reduce costs. “These are modern specialties that are being introduced taking into account the economic characteristics of the region. Agrodrones allow you to save chemicals by 20%, water by up to 80%, reduce fuel consumption, labor and the amount of equipment used. In addition, they will ensure the uniform introduction of seeds, fertilizers and plant protection products,” said the college director Baglan Shyganov. Earlier, the college signed a memorandum with a Chinese company, within the framework of which the college will receive methodological and material and technical support for the training of specialists, and teachers will undergo practical training in production.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/938960