Work on deposits located in the water protection zone of large rivers and lakes of the Turkestan region and close to villages and settlements is being suspended. To date, the contracts of 10 subsoil users who have not fulfilled their obligations have been terminated ahead of schedule, while the work of 16 deposits has been suspended within the framework of the law between 2023 and 2024. In addition, a commission was established with the competent authorities to return the lands of 14 deposits suspended by the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan between 2020 and 2024 to the state.A proposal to terminate the contracts of 38 subsoil users who have not fully fulfilled their obligations has been sent to the Regional Specialized Environmental Protection Prosecutor's Office for prosecutorial review. If the prosecutor's office agrees, the aforementioned contracts and licenses will be terminated.The fight against those who use quarries illegally or without observing the rules in the Turkestan region will be intensified even more. This issue was discussed at the weekly meeting of the regional akim's office. Akim of the Turkestan region Nuralkhan Kusherov instructed to intensify the fight against companies that harm nature within the framework of the law.- In order to identify illegal users of subsoil, a working group was created with the participation of representatives of the competent authorities responsible for this area. They are conducting monitoring work. However, when it comes to making specific decisions, the responsible institutions are not fully fulfilling their duties. Therefore, each institution must clearly and qualitatively fulfill its assigned tasks, and specific and decisive decisions must be taken against illegal subsoil users. Nature must not be harmed. I instruct to conduct regular raids on quarries. Legal requirements must be observed. Strengthen the work of mobile teams, - said Nuralkhan Kusherov.At the meeting, the head of the Regional Department of Entrepreneurship and Industry Nurzhigit Myrzakhmetov and the deputy head of the Turkestan region police department Kurmanbek Sakhov reported on the work done to eliminate shortcomings in relation to quarries.During the monitoring of the work of subsoil users, shortcomings were identified in 65 fields, and the Department of Ecology calculated the damage caused. As a result, 20 subsoil users voluntarily paid 24.2 million tenge in damages to the regional budget. Also, a lawsuit was filed against 4 subsoil users for the recovery of 37.6 million tenge in connection with the excavation of the depth of the contracted area exceeding the limit. The remaining 41 subsoil users were given appropriate recommendations to the competent authorities for excavation outside the contracted area. In 2024, a total of 495 raids were organized by district and city akimats and the police, 246 heavy trucks and 47 special equipment were impounded, and 31.1 million tenge were fined. Work to prevent illegal subsoil use will continue.It should be noted that today, there are 193 subsoil users in our region that produce widespread minerals. They operate on the basis of 80 contracts and 113 licenses.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/929867

Last year, Turkestan region took first place in the republic in terms of stabilizing prices for socially significant food products. By stabilizing prices for socially significant food products, the inflation rate in the region is maintained at a low level. According to the results of last year, the inflation rate was 7.5%. This was discussed at the meeting of the apparatus, and the akim of Turkestan region instructed those responsible to intensify the work.- Keep an eye on the stock of socially significant food products. Measures related to price stabilization should be carried out systematically, qualitatively and consistently. The timely delivery of food to social stores in the region should be monitored, and fairs should be held regularly, - said Nuralkhan Kusherov.According to Nurzhigit Myrzakhmetov, the head of the regional department of entrepreneurship and industry, the Commission for the Investigation of Intermediary Schemes reviewed 281 facts and sent them to the relevant bodies for the imposition of administrative fines. Since the beginning of the year, 7 facts of potato trade surplus have been identified and administrative protocols have been filled out.In general, taking into account the "Circulation Scheme", forward contracts, and stocks in warehouses, there are 32 thousand tons of food in the stabilization fund. In the off-season period, if price instability is recorded, the accumulated stock will be enough to stabilize prices for up to 6 months.In order to stabilize prices for vegetable products in the off-season period, preliminary forward agreements have been concluded with commodity producers. Of these, the city's 3-month need for potatoes is 3,992 tons, while the forward agreement is 4,309 tons (100 tenge), and the supply is 108%. Work is ongoing to release vegetable stocks to the market to stabilize prices in the region. Since December 10, 960 tons of potatoes, 219 tons of cabbage, 250 tons of onions, 318 tons of carrots have been put on the market.There are 36 social shops operating in the cities of Turkestan, Kentau and Arys. In addition, the placement of 2 social shops in all district and city centers is being worked out. In general, food products in social shops and social corners are sold on average 20-30% below market prices. Since the beginning of the year, 17 fairs have been held for residents of Turkestan.According to Alibek Plalov, acting head of the regional agricultural department, this year the area of ​​agricultural crops has increased by 37 thousand hectares compared to last year, and it is planned to be placed on 896 thousand hectares. It is planned to plant early-ripening crops (potatoes, onions, carrots, cabbage), which are included in the list of socially important food products, on 31.5 thousand hectares, and harvest 736 thousand tons of products from them.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/929887

Tehran, February 2, 2025 – Within the framework of participation in the First Meeting of the High-Level Committee of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Alibek Bakayev, held bilateral meetings with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI), Abbas Araghchi, as well as with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran for Economic Diplomacy, Saeed Abdol Rasoul Mohajer.During the meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, the parties discussed pressing issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation, paying special attention to regional security, economic partnership, and coordination within international organizations. The details of upcoming bilateral official visits at various levels were also reviewed.At the meeting with Iran’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohajer, trade and economic partnership issues were discussed. Kazakhstan and Iran confirmed their readiness to implement the Roadmap signed in December 2023 to increase bilateral trade, to develop transport and logistics capabilities, and enhance investment opportunities.During the meeting with Iran’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gharibabadi, the parties reviewed prospects for cooperation within the UN, CICA, SCO, OIC, ECO, and other international organizations. They also exchanged views on pressing global issues, including cooperation within the International Atomic Energy Agency.Following the bilateral meetings, the parties agreed to continue active political dialogue and strengthen cooperation across the full spectrum of bilateral and multilateral issues of mutual interest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/929917

Strengthening the relationship between the university and the media: the republican seminar-training "UniMediaX25" was heldThe Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University organized a two-day republican seminar-training "UniMediaX25" for press secretaries in the field of science and higher education. The main goal of this event is to teach representatives of the press service in the field of science and education modern methods and approaches in the field of media and communication, exchange experience and improve their professional skills.At the official opening of the event, the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek delivered a welcoming speech, noting that this gathering is an important platform aimed at improving the professional level of press secretaries and expanding opportunities for exchanging experience. According to the Minister, press secretaries make a great contribution to strengthening relations between society and the authorities and conveying important reforms in the field of science and education to the people in a correct and understandable manner.“The work of press secretaries contributes to increasing the transparency of state policy and strengthening trust between society and the state,” said S. Nurbek.The Minister also told the seminar participants about the work of the department, the achievements of the country in the field of higher education and science, future plans and prospects.The event was addressed by Kainar Akhetov, Director of the Department of State Policy in the Field of Mass Media of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as Yrysbek Mauit, founder of the network of intellectual development centers and schools “ZERDELI”.The seminar was attended by press officers from 35 universities and research institutes.Assel Serikpaeva, an experienced specialist in the field of PR and communications, held a master class on the topic “A Successful Step into the Media: Effective Use of Media Opportunities”. In addition, the director of "Asker Media" LLP, Damir Aspan, shared PR secrets in the field of effective communication with journalists in extreme conditions.The first day of the seminar-training concluded with a theatrical performance by the Eurasian National University.On the second day of the event, employees of the Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan conducted training seminars on the topic of personality in the field of PR and methods of working with the audience, creating high-quality media content, delivering news in the field of science and higher education to the public, coordinating access to information, and working with the official website. Deputy Chairmen of the Committee on Higher and Postgraduate Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Akerke Abylaikhan and Zhanna Yesinbayeva, touched upon innovations and changes in the field of higher education.During the training, participants exchanged views and participated in interactive sessions. They also visited the student house of the largest Eurasian National University, the Coventry University campus, and Maqsut Narikbayev University. At the end of the event, a certificate presentation ceremony was held.This event is an important initiative aimed at improving media and communication relations in the field of science and education in Kazakhstan, as well as improving the skills of specialists in this field.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/929610

INTERIM RESULTS: 150 APPLICANTS SCORED POINTS ABOVE 130 POINTSAbout 126 thousand people took the test in the three weeks of the UNT in January. About 72% of applicants scored the cut-off point. According to the test results, the average score was 67 points. The highest score was 138, which was scored by a student from Shymkent. 150 applicants scored more than 130 points.78.7% of test participants passed the test in Kazakh, 21.2% in Russian, and 62 people in English.The majority of applicants, 17.8%, passed the combination of subjects "Biology-Chemistry". 17.2% chose the combination "Mathematics-Physics" and 10.4% chose the combination "Mathematics-Informatics". The least chosen combination is “Chemistry-Physics”, which was passed by 149 people.Thanks to the creation of favorable conditions for applicants with special educational needs, 295 applicants took part in the January UNT.Applicants can appeal within 30 minutes after the end of the test, in which case the certificate will be available in the test taker’s personal account after the decision on the appeal is made.Currently, the results of 142 people have been canceled. Of these, 89 applicants were denied the opportunity to take the test due to attempts to carry prohibited items such as smartphones and cheat sheets, and 53 people were expelled from the audience for violating the rules during the test. No other individuals were identified.It should be noted that after the end of the 2025 UNT, the video recordings of the test will be analyzed until October 31 of the calendar year. If the facts of using prohibited substances or violating the rules are revealed, the applicant's UNT results will be canceled.As a reminder, the January UNT will be held from January 13 to February 10. About 167 thousand applicants expressed their intention to participate in the test. National Testing Center of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/929702

The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces that from February 5, 2025, the acceptance of documents and applications from candidates for qualification selection will begin. The acceptance of documents and applications will continue until March 31, 2025.Qualification selection of candidates for vacant positions of employees of the Eurasian Economic Commission (hereinafter referred to as the EEC) is carried out in accordance with the Rules for the Qualification Selection of Candidates for Vacant Positions of Employees of the Eurasian Economic Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Decree of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 280-НН dated July 4, 2022).Qualification selection is carried out among citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan who intend to participate in the competitive selection for vacant positions held by the EEC.Citizens who have reached the age of 18 are entitled to participate in the competition:1 ) an application in any form indicating the full surname, first name, patronymic (if any); (-s) the postal address, e-mail address, telephone number of the EEC subdivisions (departments) of the applicant for vacant positions;2) a copy of a passport or identity card;3) copies of documents confirming qualifications (documents on the award of a scientific degree by a notary or educational institution); , academic title (if any); work book or documents confirming employment;4) certificate of no criminal record;5) application of the candidate with 2 (two) photographs in accordance with the format and requirements published on the official website of the EEC (Appendix 1).Participants in the selection must send a package of documents to the e-mail addresses a.argyn@mti.gov.kz, the a.argyn@mti.gov.kz, the e-mail address ".Information about vacancies is posted on the official website of the organization in the section https://eec.eaunion.org/comission/vacancies/.The form of assessment of candidates is an interview.In case of a positive result, a recommendation is sent to the candidate for this EO.The authorized body is not a mandatory procedure for participating in the competition for a vacant position of the EEC; However, preference will be given to candidates with recommendations when passing the competition.The results of the qualification selection for vacant positions of EEC employees will be published on the website of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/929468

Snow removal work is underway in the capital around the clock, according to the official website of the Astana akimat.On the morning of February 3, 2,642 road workers and 1,811 special equipment were mobilized to clear snow in the capital.On the night of February 2 to 3, public utilities removed 49,211 cubic meters of snow from the city in 3,351 heavy truck flights.Since the beginning of the winter season, 4 million 811 thousand 952 cubic meters of snow have been removed from the city to landfills in 377,089 heavy truck flights.First of all, according to the rules, places with the highest traffic intensity are cleared to avoid traffic jams on the roads. Also, areas with medium intensity - squares, areas near train stations, sidewalks, entrances to social facilities, etc. will be cleaned.Cleaning of central streets, places where passenger transport routes pass, stops and sidewalks is also a priority.There are several equipped snow polygons in the city. They are equipped with a system for reading license plates of dump trucks, video surveillance cameras are installed here, and lighting is turned on.We ask residents and guests of the capital to be careful on the roads, follow safety rules, and not go on long trips if there is a storm warning.In case of an emergency, call "112".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/929627

Alina Dauranova, an athlete from Astana, won the World Cup in speed skating among juniors and neo-seniors in Collalbo, Italy, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.She took first place in the neo-seniors category at a distance of 1000 meters, finishing with a time of 1:21.74. The silver medal went to Italian Maybrit Wigle (1:22.77), and the bronze went to Norwegian Aine Nakken (1:23.50).Previously, Alina Dauranova won gold in the team sprint and silver in the 500 meters.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/929661

A family sports competition called "Father, Mother and Me" was held at school-lyceum No. 73 in Astana, the official website of the capital's akimat reported.The traditional sports competition held annually was organized between 3rd grade students of the school and their parents. More than 100 schoolchildren participated in the competition."The competition is traditionally held at our school every year. We consider the event, which is organized to promote our national values ​​and a healthy lifestyle, to be an excellent example of working in tripartite solidarity between students, teachers, and parents. In general, this is a competition held for grades 3-5. One of the interesting things about this competition is that while mothers tried their best, fathers baked baursak. All participants enjoyed hot baursak cooked on the stove and tea boiled in a samovar. "The frequent organization of such events has a positive effect on working in partnership with children and parents," said Gulshat Kaltaeva, director of school-lyceum No. 73.The participants of the competition competed in baton relay races, sled races, tug-of-war, arm wrestling, and the "Baursak-Fest" competition.At the end of the competition, the winners were determined and awarded with letters of appreciation and a special prize.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/929686

Akim of Astana Zhenis Kasymbek wrote on his Instagram page about the conditions being created to make life more comfortable for people with special needs, the official website of the capital's akimat reports."I regularly meet with people with special needs and representatives of public associations. Together, we create conditions for people with disabilities. During the meeting, issues such as invataxi, medical care, ramps, infrastructure, etc. were discussed.An important issue is invataxi. Every year we increase the number of special equipment and the volume of purchases of services. Similarly, this year we will increase the amount allocated for the separate purchase of technical equipment (OTK) necessary for rehabilitation.We also plan to put three more student palaces into operation this year. All of them will have swimming pools. Children with special needs can also visit these social facilities.Last year, during road works, 150 ramps for wheelchairs were installed, as well as ramps were installed on the underground pedestrian crossing along Turan Avenue (opposite the Khan Shatyr Secondary Educational Institution), and the above-ground pedestrian crossing along Barayev and other streets was equipped with an elevator.All this work will continue in the future. The issues raised at the meeting were also taken into account, - wrote Zhenis Kasymbek.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/929731

30.01.DUSHANBEAs a result of agreements with Central Asian countries, Kazakhstan will receive 11 billion cubic meters of water this springThis was agreed upon by the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov at the 88th meeting of the Central Interstate Coordination Commission for Water Resources Management in Dushanbe. A reservoir in the Turkestan region, which flows through the Syrdarya River. 1.6 billion cubic meters of it will be sent to the Aral Sea.28.01.ASTANANurzhan Nurzhigitov met with Shimon Ben Hamo, Chairman of the Board of the Israeli investment company Dan Capital. The parties discussed the implementation of joint projects for the construction and reconstruction of hydraulic structures in Kazakhstan. To date, Israeli engineers have inspected 4 reservoirs and made recommendations for their restoration.31/KYZYLORDA REGIONThe Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has completed the reconstruction project of the Kyzylorda hydroelectric complex, which was shut down 5 years ago. To ensure the high-quality operation of the facility, damaged parts of the hydroelectric unit were repaired and other defects were eliminated.IMPORTANT: The hydroelectric unit plans to complete the development of an irrigation water resources information system by the end of the year, which will be designed to irrigate about 120 thousand hectares of land on the left and right banks of the Syrdarya River and hydrate about 2 million hectares of semi-desert lands. 17,736 rivers and 2,949 small lakes in Kazakhstan, the borders of the Caspian and Aral Seas, 8 water management basins and 77 water management areas, 377 main canals, 56 ponds, 297 reservoirs and 548 dams will be digitized and entered into the system.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/929587

The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation plans to replace 19 pumping units and electrical equipment of the K. Satpayev Canal in the next 4 years. On the instructions of the Head of State, the Ministry has developed a Roadmap for the comprehensive reconstruction of the hydraulic structure, which is unparalleled in the world.The K. Satpayev Canal provides drinking water to Karaganda, Pavlodar regions and the city of Astana. Industrial centers and farms in these three regions also use the canal's water. The total length of the hydraulic structure is 458 kilometers."Due to the increase in the population and the number of industrial enterprises, the demand for the canal's water resources is increasing. As part of the implementation of the Head of State's instructions, this year the Ministry will begin work on the comprehensive modernization of the K. Satpayev Canal. According to the Roadmap, we will upgrade 19 pumping units and electrical equipment by 2028. "As a result of this, we want to improve the quality of water supply and ensure the long-term and safe use of the canal," said Vice Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Yerbolat Ibraikhanov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/929593

NUMBER OF DAYS  Total volume of reservoirs to be built in the southern regions1.1 billion m3Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/929596

According to the akimats, in 2024, Kazakhstani farmers introduced water-saving technologies to 158 thousand hectares of land. In particular, sprinkler irrigation systems that simulate natural rainfall were introduced to 56 thousand hectares of arable land, and drip irrigation systems that deliver water directly to the roots of plants were introduced to 44 thousand hectares.“I believe it is necessary to report to the public on how the tasks assigned to us are being fulfilled and our plans in this direction. I will publish the information in stages,” said Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation.The minister announced that about 58 thousand hectares of land had been leveled using a laser planner. Leveling of arable land allows for more even distribution of irrigation water, increasing irrigation efficiency.In 2024, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, together with the Ministry of Agriculture, increased the amount of subsidies for farmers to create the necessary infrastructure, purchase and install water-saving systems from 50% to 80%.In addition, farmers who use water-saving technologies today pay less for irrigation water. This is because the amount of subsidy for irrigation water when using water-saving systems has been increased to 85% depending on the tariff.And indicators for the introduction of water-saving technologies have been set for regional akimats. In turn, the akimats have developed and approved a plan for the introduction of water-saving systems in arable land until 2030.In general, according to the Kazakh Water Resources Research Institute, the use of water-saving technologies allows saving up to 30% of water.Today, four domestic factories producing sprinklers and drip irrigation equipment operate in Kazakhstan. At the same time, active work is also being carried out to attract foreign enterprises. For example, together with the Kazakh Invest national company, three projects are being implemented to launch the production of sprinkler irrigation machines in our country from two Turkish and one Chinese companies.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.Our ministry is also testing innovative water-saving technologies. For example, last year, the Hungarian Water-Retainer preparation was tested together with the country's leading research institutes. The test results showed a positive effect on water conservation and productivity increase for certain crops. According to preliminary data, the use of the drug allows saving water by about 20-37%, as well as improving productivity."The Head of State once again emphasized the need to introduce water-saving technologies at an expanded meeting of the Government. Earlier, in his Address to the Nation for 2023, the President set the task of introducing water-saving technologies on 150 thousand hectares of land in the country annually. The measures implemented by our ministry are aimed at achieving this result," said Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation. More details: https://t.me/Nurzhan_Nurzhigitov/1513Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/929729

As of the end of 2024, approximately 1.4 million Kazakhstanis received social payments from the State Social Insurance Fund (hereinafter referred to as the SSF) for five social risks in the total amount of 958.3 billion tenge. The social payment in case of loss of working capacity is assigned to participants in the compulsory social insurance system (hereinafter referred to as the system) in addition to the state social benefit for disability, which is paid at the expense of budget funds. Payment from the SSF is made during the period of loss of general working capacity of 30% to 100%, determined by a medical and social examination, and is not dependent on the continuation of labor activity. In 2024, more than 102 thousand people received a payment in case of loss of working capacity in the amount of 46.6 billion tenge, which is 20% more than in 2023. The average monthly amount of the established payment was 60,407 tenge. The social payment in case of loss of a breadwinner is assigned to dependents of a system participant at the expense of budget funds in addition to the state social allowance for loss of a breadwinner. Payment from the Social Security Fund is made until dependents reach the age of 18, and in the case of full-time education - until the age of 23. During the reporting period, 67.9 thousand families who lost their breadwinners received the specified payment in the amount of 33.8 billion tenge, which is 26% more than in 2023. The average monthly amount of the established payment was 64,772 tenge. The social payment in case of loss of a job from the Social Security Fund is assigned to a system participant regardless of the reason for his dismissal. The main condition for assignment is registration as unemployed. Depending on the length of participation in the system, payment is made for 1 to 6 months. Its amount depends on the average monthly income for which social transfers were made to the Social Insurance Institution in the last 2 years before registration as unemployed, and the length of participation in the system. Last year, this payment was made in the amount of 88.2 billion tenge, which was received by 293.6 thousand people, which is 31% more than the number of recipients in 2023. The average monthly amount of the established payment was 81,500 tenge. In the event of loss of income due to pregnancy and childbirth, adoption of a newborn child (children), the social payment is assigned for all days of pregnancy and maternity leave. The amount of the payment depends on the average monthly income for which social transfers were made to the Social Insurance Fund in the last 12 months before the maternity leave and the number of days of incapacity for work. In 2024, 245.7 thousand expectant mothers received this lump-sum payment for a total of 385.6 billion tenge, which is 11% more than the amount paid in 2023. The average amount of the assigned payment was 1,621,299 tenge. In the event of loss of income due to childcare for a child under one and a half years, a monthly social payment is assigned to the system participant from the date of birth of the child. The amount of the payment is 40% of the average monthly income for which social transfers were made to the Social Insurance Fund in the last 2 years. When two or more children are born, the payment is assigned separately for each child. In 2024, this payment was assigned to 276.8 thousand people, and the average monthly payment was 86,758 tenge. In 2024, the total number of recipients of payments was 672.6 thousand people, and payments were made for 404.1 billion tenge, which is 1.4 times more than the amount in 2023. Thus, the social protection of working citizens through participation in the mandatory social insurance system is much higher than that of non-working people.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/929441

This year, a new club for schoolchildren is planned to open in Shakhtinsk - auto-karting. The "Tarlan" project, developed for the Year of Working Professions, includes the opening of an auto-karting track. This will help young residents of Shakhtinsk not only get acquainted with technology, but also master skills that may be needed in the future.Currently, 15 specialized additional education clubs operate in the city of Shakhtinsk.— Our main task is to prepare children for adulthood. They should come to a decision on choosing a specialty based on the subjects and courses offered by educational institutions in grades 7-9, — believes the head of the education department of the city of Shakhtinsk, Nikolai Onsovich. — An analysis of the demographic situation in the region showed that boys predominate among students, so we decided to open another technical club and revive karting. Our city has been engaged in karting for more than 20 years, and there is a good base and experience for its development.In recent years, one of the most popular clubs among students in Shakhtinsk is driving. Those who engage in it are given documents that give the right to obtain a driver's license after reaching the age of 18. And karting should open up even more opportunities for early adaptation for schoolchildren.First of all, karting helps to study the basics of the dynamics and construction of cars. This knowledge will be useful to children, especially those who plan to study at technical universities. More than 50% of 11th grade graduates from Shakhtinsk enter Karaganda Technical University.The new karting track will be located on the basis of the Schoolchildren's Palace No. 2. The land issue has been resolved, funds have been allocated for the purchase of 10 karts and the necessary equipment. There are also specialists, as well as a base of eight garages. It is planned to repair the building, install a new fence and renew the surface of the track.Karting should return to Shakhtinsk, because this sport is always in demand, and interest in technical subjects is growing among students.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/929388

The 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan will be celebrated on a large scale in the Karaganda region. More than 50 events dedicated to the anniversary: ​​forums, conferences, festivals, charity events, etc. will be organized. The holiday opens on March 1, on Thanksgiving Day. In addition, a Charity Caravan will begin, the purpose of which is to support social projects and provide assistance to those in need.– The celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan will be held within the framework of the initiative of the Head of State “Honest Person - Honest Work - Honest Success” announced at the national congress and the adopted republican concept. A plan has been developed and approved in the region, which includes more than 50 large-scale image events, - said the head of the internal policy department Nurlan Bikenov at the staff meeting.A forum will be dedicated to Thanksgiving Day. An expanded meeting of the regional APC is planned in April, and a session of the APC of the Karaganda region in May. The festival of ethnic groups "My art is for you, Kazakhstan" will be organized.The idea of ​​a thematic mural dedicated to the anniversary date was proposed by activists of the regional representative office of the "Youth Assembly".Karaganda residents will participate in the Republican Forum of Patrons, the School of Leaders of the People's Assembly, and the Republican Council of Mothers of the People's Assembly.Regional akim Yermaganbet Bolekpayev noted the need to talk everywhere about the achievements of the People's Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, the role of a unique public institution in forming unity and tolerance.- This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. A celebration concept has been developed, which provides for a number of specific tasks. In all cities and districts, high-quality work should be done, involving residents in anniversary events, - the head of the region noted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/929621

Freestyle mogul: National team athlete Anastasia Gorodko won silver at the World Cup stage in the Canadian resort of Val-Saint-Com.Speed ​​skating: Alina Dauranova won three medals at the World Cup stage in Collalbo, Italy. She won gold medals in the 1000m and team sprint, and silver in the 500m.Alpine skiing: Alexandra Skorokhodova took 2nd place at the FIS junior tournament in the Italian resort of Alpe Cermis-Cavalese.Table tennis:Nazerke Bolatbek successfully performed at the WTT Youth Contender Doha tournament in the capital of Qatar, Doha, winning a gold medal in the under-11 category.Tennis: The tennis players of the Kazakhstani national team, competing in the Davis Cup play-off round, defeated Pakistan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/929561

“Favourable conditions must be created for each student to receive education and develop comprehensively. For this purpose, the “Comfortable School” national project has been launched,” - Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In 2022, the Head of State, in his Address to the People of Kazakhstan, instructed to implement the “Comfortable School” national project. Within the framework of the project, it is planned to build 217 modern schools with a capacity of 460 thousand places by the end of 2025, of which 105 schools were built in 2024.The “Comfortable School” national project is aimed at providing children with the opportunity to receive free education that meets modern requirements, regardless of their place of residence.The initiative not only improves the material and technical base of comfortable schools, but also creates an environment that contributes to the development of children's creative and intellectual abilities.Comfortable schools are 15-20% larger in size than standard schools, and their technical equipment is 4 times better. The schools have robotics labs, STEM laboratories, choreography halls, coworking areas, 4 gyms, and special open areas for initial military training. Elementary and high school students study in separate blocks. The main comfort in comfortable schools is the creation of ergonomic space.In comfortable schools, special attention is paid to inclusive education. Spacious classrooms with separate bathrooms are provided for children with special educational needs. In addition, the schools have elevators, ramps, special signs, psychologist, speech therapist and defectologist offices.The peculiarity of a comfortable school is that in each block you can see recreation areas for students and teachers. There are upholstered furniture, books, musical instruments and board games. Schools will also be equipped with modern video surveillance and access control systems.One of the main objectives of the project is to provide qualified teaching staff who are familiar with new technologies and methods in the educational process.In addition, 422 schools for 510 thousand students have been built in the country, achieving a record number. This solved the problem of 32 emergency and 71 three-shift schools, eliminating the shortage of student places in 200 schools across the country.The construction of 89 schools with a capacity of about 100 thousand students was financed through the Education Infrastructure Support Fund.In 2024, more than 80 thousand teachers underwent free advanced training courses.In order to solve the problem of the shortage of student places, three-shift teaching and emergency schools, as well as to reduce the difference in the quality of educational infrastructure between cities and villages, initiatives are being actively implemented in the country to build and renovate schools.In 2025, about 200 schools with a capacity of 300 thousand will be built.“It is important to develop rural schools as intellectual and social centers. "It is not for nothing that it is said that there is life in a village with a school," - Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.On the instructions of the Head of State, 1,000 district and rural schools are being renovated annually.Today, 67% (5,236 schools) of secondary education organizations are district and rural schools, of which 4,000 schools have been renovated.Over the next three years, it is planned to renovate 1,231 schools in all regions of the country, including 820 schools located in rural areas. Renovation will allow improving the material and technical base of schools, introducing innovative educational technologies, and improving the qualifications of teachers.These measures will also solve the problem of mass migration of the population from their native places to cities.Additional jobs are being created in all regions of the country through the construction of new educational facilities, which will contribute to improving the social and economic situation and developing the construction industry in general. Since 2024, about 5,000 teachers have been employed in newly built schools.Another important direction of the national project is to support Kazakhstani producers of goods and services.All furniture for new schools will be supplied by domestic enterprises. This will contribute to strengthening the national economy and creating new jobs for Kazakhstani producers, economic stability in the country, and the development of local industry.Modern-format schools will pave the way for all Kazakhstani children to receive quality education in an accessible, comfortable, and safe environment. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/929427

In Kazakhstan, the problem of 32 emergency and 71 three-shift schools has been resolved in two years, and the shortage of student places in 200 schools across the country has been eliminated. This was facilitated by a record number of schools commissioned during this time - 422 schools with half a million student places were built.Currently, there are about 8,000 secondary education organizations in the country. Over the past 10 years, the number of students has increased by more than 1 million children, reaching 3.9 million.In order to solve the problem of the shortage of student places, three-shift education and emergency schools, as well as to reduce the difference in the quality of educational infrastructure between cities and villages, a number of initiatives are being actively implemented in the country to build and renovate schools.“The construction of schools is being carried out within the framework of the national project “Comfortable School”, at the expense of the republican and local budgets, through the Fund for Financial Support of Educational Infrastructure and at the expense of private investors. This year, about 200 schools with 300 thousand places will be built in the country. These measures will allow us to completely eliminate the shortage of student places by 2026,” says Roza Sembayeva, Director of the Infrastructure Development Department.In order to improve the infrastructure of secondary education institutions, 464 schools underwent major repairs in 2023-2024. In the spring of 2024, 35 facilities damaged by floods were restored. 2,039 schools were equipped with 3,130 modern subject classrooms (robotics, chemistry, biology, physics, STEM).It should be noted that the state is taking comprehensive measures to open new student places and create comfortable conditions for children. This will not only develop the educational infrastructure in all regions of the country, but also increase children's access to quality education.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/929525