On January 31, 2025, at the Digital Almaty 2025 forum, Yoram Wijngaarde, founder and CEO of Dealroom.co, will introduce Kazakhstan’s ecosystem on the world’s leading platform for startup and venture investment analysis for the first time.During the session, “Global Startup Investment Ecosystems: Trends, Insights, and Emerging Opportunities,” Mr. Wijngaarde will provide a comprehensive review of global tech ecosystems, highlighting Kazakhstan’s key achievements. He will also demonstrate the capabilities of Dealroom.co — an advanced data platform covering over 2 million startups, investors, and corporations — offering cutting-edge tools to assess investment prospects, analyze ecosystems, and forecast future growth.More than just a platform, Dealroom.co serves as a driving force for investors, startups, and corporations. Since its founding in Amsterdam in 2013, it has earned a reputation as an authoritative source of innovation data and analytics. Kazakhstan’s inclusion in Dealroom.co opens new doors to international investment and partnerships, shining a spotlight on the country’s homegrown technologies.From January 31 to February 1, the Atakent Exhibition Center in Almaty will host Digital Almaty 2025, a forum focused on artificial intelligence and its pivotal role in the new industrial era. Under the theme “Industrial AI: Technologies for a New Era,” participants will explore AI integration in industry, finance, healthcare, education, and ESG, along with emerging opportunities for digital transformation.The forum is organized by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of Almaty, and Astana Hub (ACF PIT).Join Digital Almaty 2025 and be part of this milestone event! Further details are available on the official website. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/927398

The Kokshetau city administration continues its active work on issuing certificates to people of retirement age.Let us recall that since January 2025, pensioners of Kokshetau have received the opportunity to travel free of charge on public transport within the city. This project allows pensioners to easily and free of charge get to the necessary places, medical institutions, shops or social institutions.Since the beginning of the year, 10,847 certificates have been issued, of which 5,266 pensioners have received their cards in the "Kokshe Bus Tөlem" system and can use the right to free travel.The mobile events organized by social workers and city volunteers are of great importance. They cover a wide range of people of retirement age, which allows them to issue certificates and travel cards to people in need in an efficient and prompt manner. Social workers and volunteers helped 27 pensioners obtain certificates.“Today I came to receive a certificate for a free travel card. I am glad that we are being supported in this way. "I am grateful to the akimat for such an initiative," noted a resident of Kokshetau.For advice, you can call 8 716 2 29-81-00, 8 716 2 29 81 08 or visit Shalkar Street 9 A, operating room, windows 1, 2, 3.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/927291

The Deputy Akim of Turkestan Region Nurbol Turashbekov himself in the office of the "Open Akimat" personally received residents in the areas they lead. Listened to requests and suggestions and considered solutions. Accept Residents of the city of Turkestan, Zhetysai, and Shardara districts came. Citizens raised the issue of obtaining preferential loans and subsidies. They also raised issues related to land, agriculture, and veterinary medicine and made suggestions. For example, a resident of Shardara asked to consider subsidies for the purchase of Chinese cotton. The deputy akim of the region said that a meeting with farmers on cotton farming was planned and that assistance would be considered. A farmer from Zhetysai expressed his intention to receive preferential loans to increase livestock. The applicant was told that no unsecured loan would be granted and the legalities were explained. Nurbol Turashbekov, who carefully listened to the citizens' requests, instructed the heads of the relevant sectors to study the issues raised and resolve them within the framework of the law. It should be noted that the akim of the Turkestan region and his deputies regularly hold personal receptions in accordance with the approved schedule. You can sign up for a personal reception through the eOtinish unified database or by visiting the "Open Akimat" office. Press service of the akim of the Turkestan region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/927267

The issues of landscaping settlements and developing fisheries in the Turkestan region are being discussed by the regional akimat was selected. The regional akim, Nuralkhan Kusherov, instructed the head of the responsible department and district and city akims to intensify work in this direction. – In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, it was planned to create a "Green Belt" around the city of Turkestan. This task is of great importance. It is necessary to intensify the work on landscaping settlements in the region. There are many shortcomings in planting trees. It is necessary to monitor the quality of planted trees. District and city akims are not working. Saplings that will take root in the region should be planted. I instruct you to carry out specific work on landscaping settlements. It is necessary to develop nurseries using the experience of other countries. Take up holding seminars on the development of fisheries in the region. In addition, it is necessary to revive the work on attracting investors to the development of fisheries. Please provide a specific plan and proposal in this direction, - said Nuralkhan Kusherov. The head of the regional department for natural resources and regulation of nature use Kairat Abdualiev made a report at the Majilis. According to him, in accordance with the instruction of the Head of State to plant more than 15 million trees in districts and cities over a period of 5 years, it is planned to plant 1.1 million seedlings for landscaping settlements. Within the framework of this event, it was planned to plant about 4 million seedlings for landscaping about 90% of 852 settlements in our region, in order to fully implement the regional plan. To date, the average yield of seedlings planted according to the autumn inventory is 60-70%. Last year, about 1 million different seedlings were released for landscaping settlements according to the plan. This year, the release of seedlings will be carried out taking into account the climatic characteristics of the regions, and priority will be given to planting native deciduous, coniferous, fruit trees and flowering tree and shrub species. There are 24 forest nurseries in the region with a total area of ​​343.5 hectares. Of these, 14 permanent forest nurseries and 10 temporary forest nurseries are growing 34 million seedlings. It is planned to increase the number of nurseries to 60 million by 2027 by increasing the quality and quantity of nurseries. Today, the full implementation of the nursery irrigation systems, the use of mineral fertilizers, the additional introduction of seedling varieties, and their modernization are underway. In addition, it is planned to increase the volume of commercial fish farming in the Turkestan region to 20.0 thousand tons within 10 years by 2030. Currently, the number of farms engaged in commercial fish farming in the region has reached 231. Of these, 160 are legalized by the Interregional Basin Fisheries Inspectorate. Press service of the Turkestan region akim Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/927293

Daribai Ospanov is a four-time world champion in powerlifting. The 75-year-old athlete is preparing for the next world championship in Norway in the summer.The elder lives in the village of Agadyr, Shet district. He started powerlifting 19 years ago at the age of 56.- In my youth, I also played sports - volleyball. I have a 1st category. I also played tennis, I was engaged in sambo, but it was just a hobby. And I started professional sports only at the age of 56, - ​​says the elder.At first, Daribai Ospanov trained at home. The small gym in the village was not suitable for powerlifting. However, over time, the athlete decided to take matters into his own hands.- We decided to build a hall equipped with equipment for bench press and other exercises. Sports equipment was collected from scrap metal. So, little by little, we did everything, - says the powerlifter. - Now we still make some of the equipment ourselves. Our hall is small, and the equipment is not 100%, so we have to do some things ourselves.For his next victory at the 2024 World Championships, Daribay Ospanov received an HS Power set from Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as a gift, which consists of a special bench and a barbell for 450 kg.Now, in the village gym, the powerlifter and his son train children aged 9 and older for free. Among them are four international masters of sports, several masters of sports, and champions of Kazakhstan and Asia.In addition to coaching, the elder continues to train hard. In March, he will have a qualifying championship, where, if he wins, he will have the right to participate in the World Championships in Drammen (Norway).- We plan to participate in that competition with our son. He is a five-time world champion in powerlifting. Of course, all this is expensive. We wish powerlifting was supported like an Olympic sport, - says Daribay Ospanov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/926432

  The Ministry of Emergency Situations is actively implementing new methods of prevention, and the use of tools such as QR codes and even useful items from rescuers is becoming part of modern methods of drawing attention to safety issues. Such methods contribute to more effective information delivery to citizens and their involvement in preventive work.   Employees of the Zhambyl region Ministry of Emergency Situations held an interactive event aimed at increasing the level of knowledge of residents about safety rules in a shopping and entertainment center in Taraz. Specialists conducted a survey among visitors and asked questions about actions in various emergency situations. Citizens who answered correctly were given chocolates with a QR code that allows them to go to the official page of the department. Through the link, participants can get the latest information about safety rules, useful tips and services.       In order to improve awareness among residents about the rules of action in emergency situations, more than 8 thousand information boards were installed in multi-storey buildings and crowded places in Shymkent city. When scanning the QR code, the boards provide information on the location of the nearest collection points for the affected population on the maps of "2GIS", "Google" and "Yandex", videos and memos on actions during an emergency, links to the pages of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Ministry of Emergency Situations on social networks, emergency services telephone numbers, and viewing options for visually impaired citizens.   The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Zhetysu region held an action aimed at supporting fishermen during the winter period, and rescuers presented them with thermoses. As part of the event, fishermen who are fond of ice fishing were given thermoses with hot drinks. On the outside of them there is information on the main aspects of safety. This is a necessary and useful gift.   Territorial departments continue such actions using modern technologies to increase the level of awareness of citizens and reduce the risks of emergencies.    Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/927208

The 3rd quarter, consisting of 10 academic weeks, began in our country's schools on January 9, 2025. Students in the 1st grade will be given an additional vacation from February 10-16, 2025 (7 calendar days).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/926580

The Ministry of Defense has developed a draft order of the head of the defense department “On approval of the Instructions for the organization of the work of services in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan (ship service on ships and vessels of the Navy)”.  The draft regulatory legal act was developed in accordance with Subparagraph 273 of Paragraph 15 of the Regulation on the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan, approved by Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 357 dated June 2, 2022. The document determines the organization of ships, the combat training of ships and vessels of the Navy of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the duties of key officials of ships and ship formations, and the daily operation of ships. In addition, this document established naval procedures, included instructions for the conduct of ship duty, as well as commands given on board the ship. The full text of the draft order of the Minister of Defense can be found on the "e-government" portal in the "Open NPA" section until February 11, 2025 at the following link https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15415229 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/926125

A newborn girl underwent two complex surgeries at the Shymkent perinatal center. The baby, weighing 2,100 grams, was born in critical condition and was admitted to the intensive care unit. Doctors diagnosed her with a congenital heart defect, stage II heart failure, ulcerative necrotizing enterocolitis, and congenital intestinal obstruction.The surgeries were performed with the participation of a pediatric surgeon and a cardiac surgeon. The girl, who was born at 34 weeks by cesarean section, also had intrauterine infection and hemolytic disease of the newborn.The child is currently under the strict supervision of specialists from the neonatal surgery department. Her condition is assessed as serious but stable.Neonatal surgeries have been performed at the perinatal center since 2024. During this time, more than 40 newborns with congenital defects of internal organs underwent complex surgeries.“In 2024, 29,124 children were born in Shymkent, of which 8,973 were born in our center. This year we have strengthened our material and technical base: we purchased a high-tech device for prenatal ultrasound screening, as well as equipment for screening in a day hospital,” said the head physician of the center Gulbanu Syzdykova. According to her, in 2024, obstetrician-gynecologists, neonatologists and resuscitators received training abroad. As a result of the measures taken, infant mortality decreased by 1.5 times, and early neonatal mortality by almost 2 times.Among the achievements of the center is the opening of a hospital pharmacy department in accordance with international standards. standards. The main goal of this project is the timely and high-quality preparation and distribution of medicines, their accounting and rational use.It should be noted that in 2024, 8,116 pregnant women from risk groups were examined during the center's consultative and diagnostic examination. department.< /p>Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/926366

On January 28, 2025, in Astana, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled.” The Marrakesh Treaty was adopted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2013. It aims to eliminate legal barriers to access to books and other printed materials for visually impaired persons. The Treaty provides for special exceptions to copyright that allow adaptations of works without the need to obtain permission from copyright holders. This will allow libraries, specialized organizations, and educational institutions to create and distribute books in accessible formats, such as Braille, audiobooks, and electronic text. Ratification of the Treaty will be a significant step for Kazakhstan in strengthening the rights of persons with disabilities. This will ensure their equal access to education, knowledge, and culture. It will also contribute to their active participation in the social and economic life of the country. This treaty has been ratified by more than 90 countries. This allows for the international exchange of adapted books, expanding the opportunities for readers around the world. Kazakhstan's accession to the Marrakesh Treaty demonstrates the state's commitment to social inclusion and protection of the rights of all citizens. Thousands of blind and partially sighted Kazakhstanis will now have more opportunities for education, professional development, and cultural enrichment. For reference:The Marrakesh Treaty was adopted in Marrakesh, Morocco, on June 27, 2013, and entered into force on September 30, 2016. It is part of the international copyright system and is governed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/926358

Anti-flood measures are being actively implemented in Astana, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Currently, anti-flood measures have been actively implemented in the Baikonur district.As part of anti-flood measures, employees of the district akimat and the Astana city Emergency Department continue to work in residential areas.This includes cleaning ditches and gutters, timely snow removal, and distributing messages to residents of the private sector.Over 60 special equipment and about 30 workers have been mobilized for flood prevention measures across the district.Since the beginning of the winter season, more than 7 thousand cubic meters of snow have been removed from the district's snow polynon.In order to prevent the risk of flooding, private sector residents are required to remove snow from their yards along the road (from the private sector to the city territory).Accumulated snow The rubble will be removed from the city using special equipment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/925599

The 5th European Union – Central Asia Civil Society Forum is being held in Almaty. The three-day event focuses on issues such as digital transformation, climate change, youth activism, and women's rights and empowerment. The forum is being attended by more than 150 people, including representatives of civil society institutions and governments of Central Asian countries, as well as international organizations. The opening of the forum was attended by Aizada Kurmanova, Vice Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan. She informed the participants about the role of civil society in the country's development and the state's work to support the non-governmental sector. Over the next two days, group discussions and special seminars will be held as part of the event. Through these discussions, participants will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and actively participate in solving important problems in the region.   Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/926241

Today, in accordance with the instructions of the head of the region Nurlybek Mashbekuly, the first deputy akim of the region Daniyar Zhanalinov visited the regional perinatal center and saw the achievements in maternal and child care, medical services, and newly purchased equipment.The head physician of the center, Oleg Kim, noted the initiatives aimed at increasing work efficiency.It should be noted that last year, 1 ultrasound machine, 2 artificial lung ventilation machines, 1 anesthesia and breathing apparatus, 3 operating lamps, medical equipment, and an expert-class medical ultrasound examination device "Voluson E10" were purchased for 283 million tenge to strengthen the material and technical base of the center. The institution was also provided with 2 ambulances worth 49.0 million tenge.It is also worth noting that last year, with the support of the regional akimat, specialists of the regional perinatal center underwent internships in Moscow and Istanbul.The departments of "Neonatal Surgery" and "Hospital Pharmacy" were opened, and the pilot project "One-day Clinic" was launched.Daniyar Erengaliyuly, who got acquainted with the innovations at the center, wished success in the work aimed at improving maternal and child health. The newly launched devices and initiatives will significantly improve patients' access to medical services.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/925208

Memorial events are being held everywhere to commemorate the day of the lifting of the blockade of Leningrad, defended by thousands of Kazakhstanis.Among them is sniper Aliya Moldagulova, who died heroically during the Leningrad-Novgorod operation on January 14, 1944.In Aktobe, servicemen of the Air Defense Forces Military Institute, accompanied by a guard of honor, laid wreaths at the memorial complex of Hero of the Soviet Union Aliya Moldagulova.On the city square of the Krasnogvardeysky district of St. Petersburg, Kazakh cadets of a military university remembered sniper Aliya Moldagulova. Future officers laid wreaths at the bronze sculptural composition, which was unveiled on Batyr Street in the city of Neva in 2019.The participants of the event paid tribute to the participants of the Great Patriotic War who gave their lives for the cause of Victory.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/925627

The head of state declared 2025 the "Year of Working Professions." This is aimed at creating a hardworking society by increasing their reputation, increasing their dignity and promoting their work. There are many families in the labor market of Kazakhstan that are considered true experts in their field. One of them is the Zhumadilov family living in Astana, the official website of the capital's akimat reported. The Zhumadilov family is a hardworking people who have achieved great heights in their careers, making the profession of a locksmith their companion. The pillar of the family is Bazarbai Ospanuly, who has been working at Astana-Teplotranzit JSC since 2001 and has used his experience and qualifications for the benefit of the country for more than 23 years. His career path was aimed at ensuring the uninterrupted operation of heating networks and providing high-quality services to the population. Currently, his three sons, who followed in his footsteps, work in this institution. Bolatbek is an installer of coupling connections at the thermal insulation section of the production and repair service of Astana-Teplotranzit JSC, Beisembek is a fitter for servicing heating networks at section No. 6 of the second district heating network operation service, and Bekbolat is a fitter for servicing heating networks at section No. 1 of the third district heating network operation service. At the initiative of Bazarbai Zhumadilov, his sons are following in his footsteps and setting an excellent example of technical service for heating networks. The total work experience of the Zhumadilov family is 70 years. Each member of the family has achieved professional success in their work and has made a significant contribution to the development of the industry. “My work has become an example for my children. Now they are also doing honorable work as foremen in their areas. My children are contributing to the development of the industry with their work,” he says. The middle son, Beisembek, said that he became a professional specialist under the influence of his father. “I have been interested in welding since childhood. I worked with my father and absorbed what he taught me. In 2003, I completed an internship at this institution and have been working steadily since then,” he says. The eldest son, Bolatbek, also said that his father was an example of honest work. “This year, special attention is paid to working professions. The main goal of our institution is to provide heat to every home. The employees of the institution make a great contribution to this goal. Among them, the Zhumadilov family occupies a special place. They are a moral family,” said Marat Seitkaziev, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of Astana-Teplotranzit JSC for Production. In addition, each member of the family has been awarded several times for their work. Bazarbai Ospanuly has received such awards as “The Best of His Profession”, “Golden Hand Master”, “Veteran of the Energy Industry” and the Order of Labor Glory. His sons also have certificates of honor for their professional work, a medal from the Ministry of Energy, and many other awards, such as “Best Young Specialist”, “Best Brigade”, “Golden Hand Master”. Such awards are an indicator of their dedication to their work and high professionalism. The Zhumadilov family is a true example of hard work, skill and honest work. Their successful career will remain a great example for the younger generation.       Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/925530

Today, a press conference was held at the Central Communications Service under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the topic of “Control over the rational use of land resources”. Murat Temirzhanov, Head of the Land Resources Department of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, announced the results of the work being carried out within the framework of the instruction of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the return of land. In his Address of September 2022, the Head of State set the task of returning 10 million hectares of land that were unused or illegally transferred. 12.1 million hectares of land were returned to the state fund. 4,731 unscheduled inspections were carried out on an area of ​​​​9.4 million hectares.“Land degradation remains one of the most pressing issues. Today, about 30 million hectares of land suffer from erosion and other negative processes. The Unified Soil Cluster Service was created to work in this area.The creation of digital agricultural maps on an area of ​​205 million hectares has been completed.In addition, a draft law on soil will be developed in 2024. protection issue has been submitted to Parliament, which will establish the foundations of state policy to preserve the quality of the soil and prevent its degradation," the speaker said, noting that over the past three years, extensive work has been carried out aimed at the efficient use of land. land resources.Legislative measures have been taken, soil and geobotanical studies have been completed, a digital database of agricultural lands has been created.Work in this direction will continue. Combating land degradation, developing carbon farming, introducing innovative technologies and strengthening international cooperation remain priority tasks.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/925375

1,600 athletes gathered in Almaty for the Kazakhstan Jiu-Jitsu Championship. Karaganda residents won 26 medals: 6 gold, 9 silver and 11 bronze. Fifteen jujitsu athletes from our region won the right to represent the country in the international arena as part of the national team.80 athletes from the Karaganda region took part in the tournament, including multiple prize-winners and winners of competitions at various levels - the 2024 world champion among juniors Asanaly Abayev, as well as Zhiger Almatai and Asylmurat Sagyndyk, known for their achievements in the international and national arenas. The championship was also judged by an international-level referee from our region, Eleuken Bek-Mukhammed.“The main task for us was to show excellent results in order to prove ourselves and secure participation in the national team of Kazakhstan,” noted Ayan Shermagambetov, president of the Karaganda region Jiu-Jitsu Federation. – Our athletes have won many awards in different age and weight categories, demonstrating not only a high level of training and professionalism, but also a true fighting spirit. For example, Asanaly Abayev did not leave any chance for his opponents to score points. He dominated in every fight.A variety of competitions await the jiu-jitsu fighters. In February, the athletes will participate in the Asian Championship, and in the fall in the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain. The Karaganda BJJ Open Championship-2025 home tournament, where Karaganda residents can perform well and achieve high results, will also be an important stage. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/925127

The meeting of the staff chaired by the regional akim Askhat Shakharov reviewed the pace of housing construction in the region, as well as the construction of social facilities.The head of the Aktobe region's Department of Construction, Architecture and Urban Planning Yerzhan Muzdybayev noted that there is an increase in the pace of housing construction in the region. For example, according to the results of last year, 964 thousand square meters of housing were commissioned in the region, which is 14 thousand square meters more than the planned target. In 2025, it is planned to build 595.3 thousand square meters of individual housing and 354.7 thousand square meters of apartment buildings. In the cities of Aktobe and Alga, there are plans to build 142 thousand square meters or 1,857 apartments. In total, it is 965 thousand square meters.More than 49 billion tenge has been allocated from the National Fund, republican and regional budgets for housing construction, social and infrastructure projects.Within the framework of the national project "Cozy School", 12 schools are planned to be commissioned this year. The construction of 22 mobile educational facilities will continue and 3 new projects will be implemented, including the IT Hub. Also, the construction of a 300-seat kindergarten for children with special needs will begin in Aktobe.Within the framework of the national project "Modernization of Healthcare in the Village", 14 facilities will be put into operation for the benefit of the people. This year, it is planned to complete construction work adjacent to the hospital in Zhanakonys, build a medical clinic in Zhem and a medical center in the village of Utek, Kobda district.In addition, the construction of a culture house in Khromtau will be completed. In addition, a project for a 5,000-seat multifunctional sports complex and a stadium in the regional center is being developed. Physical education and health complexes in Shalkar, Khromtau, Kenkiyak and swimming pools in Shubarkuduk and a number of other villages will be commissioned.The regional akim instructed the Department of Construction, Architecture and Urban Planning, together with the akims of the city of Aktobe and districts, to ensure the timely and high-quality completion of all facilities planned for 2025. Also, Askhat Shakharov noted the importance of organizing the construction of access roads, sidewalks and lighting of social facilities."To ensure the timely and high-quality implementation of all construction projects, it is necessary to strengthen control over their implementation. This applies not only to meeting deadlines, but also to the efficiency of using allocated resources, since these projects are aimed at the benefit of the population of the region and the country as a whole," the regional head said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/925212

  Preparations for the upcoming flood season continue in the regions. Preventive measures are being taken in areas and settlements prone to flooding, including the construction and strengthening of protective dams and embankments, the installation of drainage channels and ditches, snow removal, the preparation of inert materials and bags, as well as the repair of water supply structures and storm sewer systems.   In the Akmola region, a visit to areas prone to spring flooding is being carried out. The villages of Mailan, Olenty, and Sileti, located in the watersheds of the Ereimentau district, were visited. A large hydraulic structure, the Sileti reservoir, is located in Sileti. Flood preparation work was carried out, the readiness of rescuers was checked, and the implementation of the action plan carried out by the local emergency management organization was checked.   Three large rivers flow through the territory of Almaty: Bolshoy, Malyi Almaty and Esentai, and their overflow can cause flooding and landslides in the city. In order to reduce the risk of flooding in the city, work is underway to clean, reconstruct and improve the channel of the Bolshoy Almaty River with a total length of 5.7 km. In addition, the channels of small rivers, bridge crossings and the canal system are regularly cleaned of ice jams and debris. In total, more than 3 km of small river channels have been cleaned. 291 thousand cubic meters of snow were removed from the city. A snow melting station with a capacity of up to 1,200 cubic meters per day has started operating in Almaty. Its launch is due to the increase in snow accumulation and the load on the city's infrastructure. The new approach will reduce the time and resources required to transport snow outside the city and reduce environmental damage.   A technical competition was held in Zhambyl region as part of preparations for the flood season. The competition presented specialized equipment, including high-mobility equipment, pumping stations and motor pumps for pumping water, floating devices for evacuating people from flooded areas, and emergency rescue equipment. In addition, comprehensive training continues, including interaction with local executive bodies and training the population in safety measures during the flood period.   In the Karaganda region, readiness for the flood period is being checked. Emergency services workers are visiting settlements at risk of flooding and checking the implementation of preparatory work, material and technical means, the readiness of forces and equipment for the spring period, and the main hydraulic structures of the region are being inspected. Local executive bodies are organizing snow removal from settlements. About 800 thousand m³ of snow has been removed. Reception points for the evacuated population have been prepared. Contracts have been signed for ice-breaking work on the rivers of the region. Currently, sanitary water discharge from the main reservoirs is being carried out.   In Pavlodar region, Aktogay and Bayanaul districts are flood-prone. In 2024, 18.89 km of protective dams and embankments were built, repaired, and strengthened in 15 settlements of the region, 4.8 km of diversion channels were repaired and built, 24 water culverts were installed and replaced under automobile and railway roads.   An inspection of the condition of water bodies, rivers, and dams was carried out, as well as an assessment of the technical condition of flood protection drainage systems. In the river basin sections, dredging work was carried out on the Talinka River in the Zhambyl village of the Aktogay district at a distance of 7.8 km. This year, an earthen embankment with a length of 2 thousand meters was built in the Zhalauli village of the Aktogay district. In addition, three pits with a total capacity of 200 thousand cubic meters are equipped to collect meltwater. Special attention is also paid to the issues of hydrometeorological monitoring. Commission visits were carried out to regions prone to flooding to assess the potential risks of the flood season. In the Aktogay district, the settlements of Kozhamzhar, Mutkenov, Zhalauly, Auelbek, in the Bayanaul district, Kokdombak, K. Satpayev, M. Shorman were examined. Based on the results of the inspection of settlements and roads, relevant recommendations were made to representatives of interested services and organizations, while attention was paid to the timely opening of water supply pipelines and, including, snow removal from remote settlements.   In order to monitor and analyze the condition of snow measurement routes in the region and the snow reserve in mountainous areas, a visual inspection was carried out by the working group of the Turkestan region's Emergency Situations Department.   In Kostanay region, all necessary technical equipment, including motor pumps and additional special equipment, was checked. The working group visited Naurzym district and held meetings with representatives of local executive bodies. During the meeting, flood prevention measures and the results of last year's activities were discussed. The readiness of the equipment was checked, and the possible places of stormwater inflow were monitored.Particular attention is paid to the condition of the dam located in the village of Burevestnik. Specific recommendations were given to local executive bodies to monitor the dam and ensure its safety.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/925379

With the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the National Center for Cinema Support, 10 new film projects will be released this year.There is confidence that the audience will enjoy the unique plots and interesting events of these films.One of the long-awaited projects is the film "Captain Baytasov". It was directed by Dauren Kamshybayev. The hero's son, Armanzhan Abdibekov, actively participated in writing the script for the film. This work will make a special contribution to the history of national cinematography and glorify the image of a hero who will forever remain in the people's memory as a symbol of courage and heroism.In addition, this year, the audience will be offered other interesting projects. Among them are the drama "Gamer", which deals with the problem of gambling, the sports drama "90+1" on the theme of football, "Autumn Breeze", "Fake Dream", "Qaitadan", "Dung", "Black Girl", "Altyn Adam", "Aromatnoe serdce" and "Abel".The new films presented in 2025 will reflect valuable ideas that will positively influence the education of the younger generation and make the audience think.A competition for film projects will also be announced in early March. The priority themes for new films are love for the homeland, ecology and hard work.The full list of priority themes is published on the official website of the Cinema Center. The press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/924830