Regional Governor Nurlybek Nalibayev inspected the progress of the reconstruction of the city's cultural and recreational park. It is planned to build buildings and attractions, as well as a concrete skate park, in the park with a total area of ​​6 hectares.Today, the Bi Global partnership is carrying out large-scale landscaping work. Dismantling work has been completed, and the site for fountains is being prepared. The reconstruction is scheduled to be completed and put into operation by the opening season of the park, that is, by May.The head of the region instructed to use high-quality materials for construction, ensure the safety of attractions, and complete the work on time.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/930692

Today, the regional akim Nurlybek Nalibayev held a meeting to discuss investment projects and key issues on the agenda, and assigned tasks to the heads of responsible sectors and district akims.“The Head of State Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly noted that the socio-economic situation in the region is stable, and despite the water shortage, a bountiful harvest of rice has been harvested, and gave a positive assessment of the development of the region. This year, we need to step up our efforts to ensure growth in all macro indicators. Given the declining trend in oil reserves, which account for the main share of the economy, in recent years, it is very important to implement large investment projects. Set a target for investment volume growth of 10 percent.Ensure the timely implementation and launch of all planned projects. It is necessary to effectively use the region's raw material reserves, available resources, and engineering infrastructure, and strengthen work to attract domestic and foreign investment.Head of the Entrepreneurship Department, coordinate the timely implementation of investment projects. Take strict control of the issue.Continue to use the mobile application for digitization in all preschool organizations in the region. Ensure the fullness of state preschool organizations in accordance with their project capacity. The funds of kindergartens and recipients of targeted social assistance should be developed in accordance with current regulatory requirements. The funds allocated by the state should be spent for the intended purpose.With suppliers who violate the law and do not fulfill the terms of the contract, it is necessary to terminate contracts based on the recommendations of the prosecutor's office, ”said Nurlybek Mashbekuly.It should be noted that in 2025-2029, 87 investment projects worth about 2 trillion tenge will be implemented in the region, creating 8,300 new jobs. This year, 24 projects worth 275.3 billion tenge are planned to be launched, creating about 1 thousand jobs. Last year, a number of agreements were signed with representatives of China, Russia, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Korea, Uzbekistan, and Turkey on the implementation of trade-economic, scientific-technical, cultural-humanitarian, and investment projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/930701

Today, the grand opening ceremony of a 600-seat educational institution within the framework of the “Cozy School” national project was held in the “Sayazhai” microdistrict of the Zhanakorgan district with the participation of the regional akim Nurlybek Nalibayev.The event was attended by the deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament Murat Abenov, heads of responsible sectors, law enforcement agencies, industry veterans and representatives of the intelligentsia.The head of the region congratulated the residents of the district on the opening of the new school and touched upon the work done.“At the expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the Head of State, I reported on the results of the socio-economic development of the region. Our President gave a positive assessment of the economic growth of our region.At this meeting, the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly said: “This year, the “Cozy School” national project will be completed. A network of support schools is being created in all regions in accordance with modern requirements. "On my instructions, another 1,300 schools will be renovated within three years," he said.With the special support of our President and the Government, serious initiatives are being taken in the Syr region and creative projects are being implemented. We are always interested in improving the education of the next generation and raising the prestige of teachers in society. Thanks to constant support, the education sector of our region has achieved success. Schools with renovated architecture have flourished.Last year, the funds allocated to the education sector were 270 billion tenge, while this year's budget reached 308 billion 134 million tenge, an increase of 16.9 percent. The opening of new schools is not just the construction of buildings, it is providing new opportunities for outstanding students who are receiving education in a new era.As part of the “Zhayly Mektep” national project, implemented at the initiative of the Head of State, the construction of 10 schools for 6,900 students began in the region, and we handed over the first 900-seat school in the regional center in October last year.At the beginning of the year, we commissioned schools for 300 seats in the “Zhanaryk” village of the Zhanakorgan district, in the city of Aral, and in the city of Kyzylorda, for 600 seats. During the year, we will complete the construction of 5 more “Zhayly Mektep”.Today, we are handing over to the benefit of the country the “Zhayly Mektep” with 600 seats, which was implemented with the coordination of the Samruk-Kazyna Joint-Stock Company and costing 4 billion 709 million tenge. With this, we have solved the problem of the state school attended by our children in the rapidly growing “Sayazhai” microdistrict in the Zhanakorgan village. Now students do not need to attend other schools.We still have many concrete plans and initiatives ahead of us. We will continue to work towards their implementation. Congratulations on your happiness! - said Nurlybek Nalibayev.At the meeting, Murat Abenov congratulated the residents of the district on the opening of the new school, and public figure, Honored Citizen of Kyzylorda region Ibragim Abibullayev blessed it.It should be noted that last year, 6 schools were built in our region, and additional buildings for 5 schools were donated to the country. Thus, the problem of dilapidated schools No. 248 in the village of Tokabay, Aral district, No. 252 in the village of Shieli, and No. 133 in the village of Zhanseit was resolved.With the sponsorship of the KazHermunai company, a modern 350-seat "Student Palace" in Kyzylorda city, a 200-seat "Student House" and a 50-seat "Art School" were donated to the country. During the year, a 200-seat "Student House" and a 50-seat "Art School" will also begin operating in the Shieli district.The "Academy of Creativity" in the regional center, a new building of a music college, will be completed in May, and a physics and mathematics boarding school for gifted children will be completed in March.This year, a 150-seat school will be built in the "Zhalanash" village of the Aral district at the expense of the "Educational Infrastructure Support Fund". Last year, 8 school buildings were overhauled for 3 billion 100 million tenge.In accordance with the Head of State's instruction to modernize 1,300 schools, 51 schools in the region will undergo overhaul over the next 3 years, 9 of which will undergo overhaul this year.At the solemn event, citizens who contributed to the socio-economic development of the Zhanakorgan district and employees of the contractor who built the modern educational institution were awarded.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/930720

Regional Governor Nurlybek Nalibayev met with the public during his working trip to the Zhanakorgan district and personally received residents, along with Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament M. Abenov and heads of law enforcement agencies.76 citizens came to the private reception held in the building of the Student House and Art School. They raised issues such as housing, electricity, gas supply, social assistance, land, water supply, employment, disability due to health, and many others.The regional akim and heads of law enforcement agencies comprehensively examined the problems of the citizens who came and provided appropriate explanations within the framework of the law.A resident of the village of Sunakata raised the issue of gasification of the settlements of "Enbek", "Ekpindy", Kozhamberdy, and "Suttikudyk". The head of the region said that project and estimate documents for the construction of a high-pressure gas pipeline have been developed, and work has been undertaken to determine its financing.A resident of the district who came to the reception complained about the air pollution caused by the sulfuric acid plant in the village of "Keyden". It was explained to him that a document defining the environmental conditions for carrying out activities, that is, an environmental permit, had been issued.The heads of law enforcement agencies advised on ways to resolve the issues of concern to visitors in a legal manner.Such receptions, which have become a tradition in recent years, will be organized in other districts of the region in the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/930741

Regional Governor Nurlybek Nalibayev met with the public during his working trip to Shieli district, and together with the deputy of the Majilis of Parliament M. Abenov, heads of law enforcement agencies, personally received residents.The 81 citizens who came to the reception mainly raised issues of employment, housing, social assistance, bridge construction, land acquisition, infrastructure and other pressing issues. The heads of the competent authorities received the people and listened to their requests.The head of the region said that specialists would carefully study the issues raised, and on their basis a decision would be made within the framework of the law. He instructed the heads of the responsible departments to comprehensively study and deeply analyze the residents' questions.A resident of the village who came to the personal reception asked for help in reclaiming the legal share of the land on the farm and the equipment in the farm account. The regional akim said that documents on the withdrawal from the participants and the allocation of land are in the process of being prepared.A resident of the village of "Tartogai" requested gasification of the village where he lives, as well as the settlements of "Sulutobe", "Mailytogai", "Baigekum", and Bala bi. The issue of approving the appropriateness of the amendment to the design and estimate documentation for gas supply to these villages will be considered at a meeting of the regional budget commission.During the meeting, residents asked the heads of law enforcement agencies for a legal solution to their problems. All questions were answered in full and expert advice was provided.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/930756

The Head of State outlined a priority task – the creation of accessible conditions for sports. Comprehensive work is being carried out in Kostanay region to develop winter sports so that every child can reach their potential.Hockey developmentOne of the key areas was the development of children's hockey. There are 120 children aged 5 to 12 years old who train at the Lynx Academy. All conditions have been created for them: a modern ice arena, professional coaches and equipment. This year, the construction of two indoor hockey courts in rural areas is being completed, which will expand access to sports for children from remote areas.Winter sports infrastructureIn addition to hockey, skiing, short track, speed skating, curling, figure skating and biathlon are actively developing in the region. For this purpose, there are:• 3 ice palaces,•skating stadium,•36 ski resorts,•77 hockey courts.Training of professional athletesAt the upcoming Asian Winter Games, which will be held from February 7 to 14 in Harbin, Kostanay region will be represented by 10 athletes: three skiers, four speed skaters, one short-track athlete and two curlers. For their preparation, modern equipment was purchased in the amount of 70.3 million tenge.Sport is not only about winning, but also about strength of character, discipline and striving for new heights. The creation of an accessible sports infrastructure will allow us to raise a new generation of champions who will glorify Kazakhstan on the world stage.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/930103

The capital's municipal services are working around the clock, the official website of the Astana akimat reports.On February 4, 2,630 road workers and 1,783 units of special equipment were deployed to clear snow in the capital during the day shift.On the night of February 37, 81 heavy trucks removed more than 46 thousand meters of snow from the city.Since the beginning of winter, municipal services have removed more than 4 million 897 thousand cubic meters of snow from the city to landfills using 383,545 heavy trucks.Firstly, in order to avoid traffic jams, according to the rules, areas with high traffic volumes are cleared. Also, areas of medium intensity - squares, areas near train stations, sidewalks, entrances to social facilities, etc. will be cleaned.Cleaning of central streets, public transport routes, stops and sidewalks is also a priority.There are several equipped snow removal areas in the city. They are equipped with license plate reading, video surveillance and lighting systems.We ask residents and guests of the capital to be careful on the road, follow safety rules and not go on long trips if there is a storm warning.In an emergency, call 112.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/930618

The Cozy School project is an investment in the future of Kazakhstan, allowing children to grow, learn and succeed in conditions that meet modern standards. Dana Orazalina, director of secondary school No. 33 in Astana, shared her opinion on the “Cozy School” project, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.According to the speaker, for this purpose, a modern school for children was built in the Urker residential area by order of the Head of State.“Our school is designed for 2 thousand students. All conditions have been created for high-quality education: modernly equipped classrooms, laboratories, a library with a reading room, a television studio, a spacious dining room, 4 gyms. Currently, more than 60 teachers work at the school, and more than 900 children are studying,” says Dana Orazalina.A feature of this school, which operates in one shift, is the high possibility of implementing additional education in the form of clubs and creative sections. There is also a study circle, dombra, chess, sports sections, and additional lessons in various subjects. Currently, in order to comprehensively support children and prevent various crimes, these events are being held free of charge by the staff of the collective.“Today, a parent support center has been opened at the school. The support center is called “School of Wisdom”. It provides various psychological assistance to parents. One of the main problems of modern schools is poor relations with the parent community, distrust of the school, and widespread condemnation of teachers by society. The center is trying to solve these problems together with parents. In addition, every Saturday there is a so-called “director's hour”. "There, parents who have little time due to work in the city will receive individual advice," says Dana Orazalina.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/930633

Due to the increase in the population of Astana, the demand and need for social facilities are increasing. In order to solve this problem, the construction of important facilities for the city's residents, such as schools, kindergartens and medical institutions, is being carried out continuously at the expense of the state budget and private investments. For example, last year, 24 schools were opened in the capital, and this year it is planned to commission several more educational institutions. Kasymkhan Sengaziev, Head of the Astana City Education Department, spoke in more detail about which districts and how many new facilities will be opened in the future, the official website of the capital's akimat reported. Last year, the number of school places commissioned in the country reached a record high. The capital is one of the leaders in terms of the number of schools built. Last year, 24 schools for about 33 thousand students were opened in Astana in one shift. Most of them were built within the framework of the "Zhayly Meket" national project. The schools built under this project accepted 22,400 students from the capital in the new academic year. According to Kasymkhan Sengaziev, head of the Astana City Education Department, seven of the "Comfortable Schools" are located in the Yesil district, four in the Nura district, three in the Almaty district, and the remaining two in the Saryarka district. In addition, 3 schools with 1,550 places and 5 private schools with 3,240 places were commissioned under the budget investment project. This will allow solving the problem of three-shift, overcrowded and dilapidated schools in the capital. Kasymkhan Sengaziev said that work on building schools will continue this year to ensure that students from the capital receive quality education. In 2025, 15 schools will be opened that can accommodate 23,000 students in one shift. Four of them will be built under a budget investment project and will accommodate 2,700 students. Two of these 4 schools will be located in the Nura district, and the rest in the Almaty district. The construction of schools within the framework of the "Zhayly Mektep" project will continue this year. "In 2025, it is planned to put 15 schools with a total capacity of 22,912 places into operation. Of these, 7 educational institutions for a total of 14 thousand students will be opened within the framework of the "Zhayly Mektep" national project. 4 schools will be located in the Nura district, 2 schools in the Almaty district, and 1 school in the Baikonur district. The number of private schools in the capital will also increase. 4 schools built at the expense of private investors will accept students in the new academic year. Thus, more than 6 thousand students will be educated in these schools. "3 schools for 5,172 students will be located in the Esil district, and 1 school for 1,040 students will be located in the Nura district," Kasymkhan Sengaziev said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/930857

A raid was held in the Saryarka district of Astana with the participation of government agencies and public representatives within the framework of the "Law and Order" project, the official website of the capital's akimat reported. The main goal is to identify and suppress the illegal circulation of alcohol, as well as prevent the sale of tobacco products to citizens under the age of 21. During the inspection, a number of retail outlets were inspected, two of which were found to have violations of the law. Administrative measures were taken against the violators, namely: - Article 423-1 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Republic of Kazakhstan – illegal sale of tobacco products, including heated tobacco products, hookah mixtures and tobacco heating systems, to persons under the age of 21. - Article 200 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Republic of Kazakhstan – violation of the requirements for the sale of alcoholic beverages. “The raid showed that the illegal sale of alcohol and tobacco products is still a pressing problem. The sale of these products to minors and the circulation of counterfeit products pose a great threat to the health and safety of citizens. "We will continue to systematically conduct raids to eliminate such violations and promote law-abiding behavior and a healthy lifestyle in society," said Damir Khismatullin, chief specialist of the Saryarka district akim's office. The district akimat calls on entrepreneurs to strictly comply with the requirements of the law, and city residents to report the facts of illegal sale of alcohol and tobacco.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/930884

The Ministry of Water Resources is rehabilitating the Koksarai counter-regulator in the Turkestan region to more efficiently divert flood waters, irrigate agricultural lands, and maintain the water balance of the North Aral Sea. As a result, the facility will be able to collect 3 billion cubic meters of water instead of 1.5 billion cubic meters. Minister Nurzhan Nurzhigitov paid a working visit to the region and met with the local population. He also inspected the condition of major water management facilities in the region.“Today, design and estimate documentation has been developed for the reconstruction and strengthening of the Koksarai counter-regulator. This year, we plan to begin construction and installation work with the support of the Islamic Development Bank. The implementation of the project will allow the counter-regulator to collect twice as much water. In particular, it will collect 3 billion cubic meters of water instead of 1.5 billion cubic meters. "The modernization of the facility will also allow us to reduce the risk of emergencies and improve water supply to the North Aral Sea," said Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation.Nurzhan Nurzhigitov met with Chinese investors who intend to implement a cotton growing project in the Otyrar district using water-saving technologies. The minister discussed the plan for the development of the cotton industry with foreign entrepreneurs.Furthermore, the minister visited Baidibek district and inspected the construction of the Baidibek-ata reservoir. To date, 48% of the construction and installation work of the facility has been completed. The reservoir can store 68 million cubic meters of water. The project is planned to be completed by the end of this year.In the Maktaaral district, the minister got acquainted with the operation and condition of the Myrzashol centralized collector and drainage canal, which drains groundwater from agricultural fields. It is planned to strengthen the embankment at the facility located on the border with Uzbekistan, as well as reconstruct small canals through which water flows.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/930907

Working visit of the Minister of Water Resources and Water Management Nurzhan Nurzhigitov to the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/930918

Today, February 4, the whole world celebrates World Cancer Day. This day reminds us of the importance of cancer prevention, early diagnosis and effective treatment.Every year, about 40 thousand new cases of cancer are registered in Kazakhstan, and more than 12 thousand people die from cancer every year.The most common types of cancer:• Breast cancer - 5,652 cases• Colorectal cancer - 4.30 cases of cancer - 2,907 cases• Cervical cancer - 1,921 casesAt the end of 2024, more than 230 thousand cancer patients were under dynamic control, which is 5.9% more than in 2023.The introduction of cancer screenings, modern diagnostic technologies and treatment methods, as well as the early detection of diseases and their qualification, contributed to the reduction of mortality.Thanks to the measures taken in 2024, the number of stage 0-I cancer patients allowed to diagnose 31.4% of new cases, as well as reduce deaths from cancer by 3.2%.Diagnosis and treatment of oncological diseases in Kazakhstan are carried out free of charge within the framework of the Guaranteed Volume of Free Medical Care (GMHC). Regardless of the patient's status in the compulsory health insurance system, the state bears all costs for diagnostics, provision of medicines and treatment of oncological diseases.The Ministry calls on citizens to regularly undergo free oncological screening in polyclinics and immediately contact medical institutions if they suspect oncological diseases.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/930604

The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan and IPrav LLP signed a memorandum of strategic partnership with developers of an AI-based mobile application for legal services. The main goal of the partnership is to develop technological solutions that will allow citizens to receive qualified legal assistance quickly, efficiently and safely. The partnership will include the development of AI technologies, educational initiatives, and research to identify urgent legal problems that the population needs."The head of state noted that each digital reform is a step towards more accessible justice, especially for people in remote regions where access to legal assistance is limited. Therefore, our joint efforts in this direction will become an important part of increasing the availability of legal services for the population, reducing barriers, and accelerating the process of applying the law," said Vice Minister of Justice Bekbolat Moldabekov. The cooperation is based on the integration of artificial intelligence solutions into the legal sphere. This opens up new opportunities for both users and professionals. According to the memorandum, the Ministry of Justice will provide developers with access to the legal data necessary for the correct functioning of the application, while complying with the legislation on personal data protection. This will provide the population with fast and high-quality access to the functionality of the IPrav mobile application. “For us, signing the memorandum is not only a new stage in the development of IPrav, but also a great opportunity. We see great potential in joining forces with the Ministry of Justice to create an accessible and modern legal system,” said Zhuldyz Yerzhanova, Director of IPrav LLP. The cooperation is aimed at providing convenient and prompt access to legal assistance to citizens of Kazakhstan, especially citizens in rural and remote regions. We set ourselves the task of turning technology into a bridge between the population and the legal system. Digitalization opens up new opportunities for increasing legal literacy and creating conditions where every resident of Kazakhstan, regardless of their place of residence, can receive assistance and protect their rights, said IPrav founder Kanysh Kenzhetayev. It is also planned to implement joint innovative projects and pilot programs, hold training sessions for civil servants and employees of the ministry, which will allow them to increase their competence in using digital tools. The IPrav mobile application is a new tool for searching for and receiving legal services online. The goal of the IT startup, developed by Kazakhstani specialists, is to provide access to qualified legal assistance to all citizens, regardless of their place of residence.The application's feature is the built-in AI assistant - the Aiteke chatbot, which works on the principles of machine learning. Currently, the virtual AI assistant is being trained to answer questions such as "How to protect yourself from fraudsters?", "What to do in case of a traffic accident?", "How to protect consumer rights?", "What happens if you don't pay a mortgage?", "What is the amount of the fine for various administrative offenses?", "How to register an inheritance?", "How to register a car?". IPrav offers a clear, simple and convenient interface for all age groups. It provides an SOS function that allows you to contact a nearby lawyer for urgent action. This is especially convenient for residents of remote areas. The rating system of specialists ensures transparency of choice and a high level of service quality. In the near future, it is planned to conduct open testing of the Aiteke bot through messengers to receive feedback from users and improve its functionality.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/930666

With the support of the Almaty City Youth Policy Department, the “Activity BOOM” project continues to operate, providing discounts for young people on food and recreation centers. A specially developed discount card provides discounts for the city's youth on public transport, restaurants, clothing stores, beauty salons, and a network of stores that rent high-quality mountain skiing equipment. To receive this card, it is enough to be a resident of community centers. You can easily use the discounts by registering the card on the Jas.Almaty platform and scanning the QR code. Students who received the card shared their impressions.“I received the “Activity BOOM” card from a community center in the Zhetysu district. We often go to the mountains with our friends. The fact that there is a store that rents the necessary equipment for mountain climbing was a great news for us. My friends would also like to get such a card!”, said Sultan Edigeev, one of the students of our city.Currently, “Activity BOOM” works with more than 30 partners. Among them are the "FOOTLAB" football center, "Tobe" ski equipment rental center, Almaty OWL COFFEE, "Maestro" clothing store, Weekend lounge, "Aeka posh" beauty salon, "Puff n Play" and "Z CLUB" gaming clubs, etc. You can see the full list of partners and discount percentages on the mobile version of the JasAlmaty.kz website.According to the Youth Policy Department, more than 50,000 young Almaty residents will have this card by the end of 2025. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/929615

According to the Almaty Directorate for Management of Sports Facilities, an inspection and assessment of the technical condition of the Medeu ice rink and its engineering networks was carried out in 2023. The purpose of this study is to develop a modernization concept and design and estimate documentation. According to the expert report, the ice rink currently meets safety requirements for mass skating. Main areas of modernization: Improvement of the Medeu Ice Rink territory: creation of a promenade along the western line of the ice rink, installation of pedestrian stairs around the rink, improvement of the southern slope, along the right bank of the Esentai River, installation of two emergency stairs in the southeastern and southwestern parts to improve the adjacent territory and make it more convenient for citizens with disabilities. Modernization of engineering systems: modernization of refrigeration equipment and the ice rink cooling system, modernization of the technological board with complete replacement of pipelines, replacement of the heating system with gas, modernization of the heating and heating system for spectator seats, modernization of infrastructure elements to increase energy efficiency and create comfortable conditions for visitors, complete replacement of engineering systems, communications and electrical equipment are planned. In addition, a complete reconstruction of the Medeu Hotel is planned During the reconstruction, preserving the historical appearance and cultural heritage of the Medeu ice rink remains a top priority.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/929638

The elderly fashion models of the "Almaty Grandmothers" group, established at the Active Longevity Center in Almaty, traveled to the United Arab Emirates. The premiere of the documentary film "Longevity" by director and producer Olga Sapozhnikova took place at the Toda Innovation Theater in Dubai. One of the main characters of the film is the members of the "Almaty Grandmothers" group. As part of the film's presentation, retired grandmothers from Almaty presented their "Ak Kerbez" fashion collection and shared the secrets of longevity, health, and optimism at any age. The fashion show became a highlight of the evening, demonstrating the combination of beauty, tradition, and modernity. The event was attended by representatives of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the UAE, city administration officials, cultural and healthcare workers, as well as many spectators interested in the topic of active longevity. In addition, "Almaty Grandmothers" performed at the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi. The participants of the Almaty Active Longevity Center impressed the audience with their tenderness, style and vitality. The film's presentation and festive event not only strengthened cultural ties between Kazakhstan and the UAE, but also showed an international audience how important it is to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. It should be noted that Active Longevity Centers operate in all districts of Almaty. There are 15 centers in the city: in particular, the city's Active Longevity Center with three branches and 11 branches of non-governmental organizations. Over the past two years, the number of visitors to these centers has increased 7 times: from 833 people in 2022 to 6,073 people in 2024. The number of services provided has also increased 26 times, from 12 thousand to more than 313 thousand. Active Longevity Centers offer more than 40 free services, including educational programs, trainings, physical education, yoga, dance, as well as creative workshops.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/930461

In his 2022 Address to the Nation, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev initiated the "Cozy School" program, aimed at creating modern conditions for high-quality education. Four new schools for 2,700 students will be opened in Abay region by the end of 2025. In addition, it is planned to begin construction of another school this year. The "Cozy School" project is aimed at ensuring equal opportunities for all children in the country, regardless of their place of residence. The new schools will pay special attention not only to technical equipment, but also to creating an environment conducive to the development of students' creative and intellectual abilities. Spacious classrooms with separate sanitary facilities are provided for children with special educational needs. Emergency exits, ramps and special directional signs are installed. Psychologists, speech therapists and defectologists work in each school. One of the main features of the new schools is the presence of recreation areas for students and teachers, equipped with upholstered furniture, books, musical instruments and board games. In addition, educational institutions are equipped with modern video surveillance systems that guarantee the safety of children. In 2024, an IT school-lyceum for 1,200 places was built in Semey. This allowed us to significantly reduce the shortage of student places in the city. The school meets modern educational standards and is equipped with new technologies. The three-story building includes physics, chemistry, biology, computer science classrooms, multimedia classrooms, a graphics and modeling room, as well as laboratories, a television studio, smart classrooms, 3D printers and robotics rooms. The school has an assembly hall for 280 seats and a dining room for 420 seats. “Four educational institutions have undergone major renovations and are equipped with 56 modern subject classrooms in robotics, chemistry, biology, physics and STEM subjects. Improving the qualifications of teachers has also been an important step. More than 5,300 teachers have undergone free advanced training courses. Today, 38% of secondary education institutions in the Abay region are district and rural schools. 86 of them have been modernized,” said the deputy akim of the region, Zhasulan Sarsebayev. The project also contributes to supporting Kazakhstani manufacturers. All furniture for new schools will be supplied by domestic enterprises, which will not only strengthen the national economy, but also create new jobs. Additional jobs are being created in all regions of our country due to the construction of new educational facilities. Since 2024, 184 teachers have been provided with jobs in newly built schools (IT school-lyceum of Semey).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/930480

Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev said at a government meeting that in 2025, repair work is planned to cover 13 thousand kilometers of roads. Of these, 9.5 thousand kilometers have been provided with the necessary funds, and the issue of financing the remaining kilometers is being worked out. Before the start of the construction season for new projects, competitive procedures will be held to identify contractors. According to the results of 2025, the regulatory condition of republican roads is 94%, and local roads - 91%.The construction of the following projects with a length of 1.08 thousand kilometers, which were launched in previous years, continues: Kalbatau - Maikapchagay (405 km), Kurty - Kunayev (67 km), Kyzylorda - Zhezkazgan (398 km) and Uzynagash - Otar (42 km). The construction of new highways of the first technical category with a total length of 1,045 kilometers will also begin.The Minister noted that when selecting contractors, preference will be given to domestic companies or consortiums with the participation of foreign partners, which will contribute to the further sustainable development of the Kazakhstani construction sector.In addition, by order of the President, it is planned to reconstruct 3 thousand kilometers of roads by 2029, converting them to the first and second categories. This will give a new impetus to the development of this industry and the country's economy.The current repair will cover 6.6 thousand kilometers. The main goal is to connect interregional and district roads to improve the well-being of the population. This year, large-scale works are planned in North Kazakhstan, Akmola and Abay regions.Roads that have not been repaired for 30 to 50 years, Petropavlovsk - Zhezkazgan (703 km), Kandyagash - Shalkar (246 km), Zhanaozen - Turkmen border (156 km), Karaganda - Ayagoz - Bogas (452 ​​km), will be fully repaired.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/930380

At a government meeting, Transport Minister Marat Karabayev reported on a significant increase in revenue from toll roads. In 2024, the volume of revenue reached 48 billion tenge. This year, it is planned to introduce an additional 4 thousand kilometers of toll sections, which will increase revenue to 60 billion tenge. In the coming year, this figure may increase to 100 billion tenge.“In addition, the issue of using part of the funds received from toll roads to cover interest rates on loans taken for construction work is being considered,” the minister said.In order to reduce the budget burden and ensure self-sufficiency, “repair work is gradually continuing” in areas where reconstruction and repair work have been completed. Currently, a toll road system with a length of 3.2 thousand kilometers is operating across the republic.In addition, the minister noted the development of roadside service facilities. There are 1,446 service facilities operating in the country, 90 percent of which comply with national standards. It is planned to increase this figure to 100 percent by 2025, as well as attract large investors to the construction of more than 400 modern service facilities."By 2029, the construction of 60 complex facilities is planned, 10 of which will be implemented this year. The investment volume will amount to 120 billion tenge. These facilities include recreation areas, TIR parking and gas stations. The first national chain of hotels and their franchises will be formed on the basis of the development of roadside service facilities in the country. This will not only affect the development of the transport process, but also contribute to the development of auto tourism," Marat Karabayev noted. @KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/930388