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As of the end of 2024, state social protection inspectors in all regions of Kazakhstan conducted 2,695 inspections, of which 741 were within the framework of preventive control, 751 were unscheduled, and 1,203 were at the request of the prosecutor's office.According to the results of the inspections, 1,087 orders were issued to eliminate the violations identified, and 973 administrative penalties were imposed in the form of fines totaling more than 230.3 million tenge.Under state control: akimats - 178, departments and administrations of local executive bodies - 112, state institutions - 117, kindergartens - 470, schools - 805, colleges, lyceums - 145, hospitals, clinics - 89, special social service centers - 101, rehabilitation centers - 11, shops - 22, shopping malls - 39, PCs - 50, houses of culture – 12, archives, museums – 13, banks – 12, cafes, restaurants, hotels – 33, notaries – 4, sanatoriums – 8, branches of Kazpost JSC – 9, police stations – 8, dentistry – 4, bus fleet, bus/railway stations, airports – 9, libraries – 4, BZHSM, sports schools – 16 and others.For example, the Atyrau Oblast Department of the Committee for Regulation and Control in the Field of Social Protection conducted an unscheduled inspection of a restaurant based on the application of a public association of people with disabilities for the fact of lack of accessibility for people with disabilities. According to the results of the inspection, the subject was brought to administrative responsibility in the form of a fine, and an instruction was issued to eliminate violations.At the same time, Kazakhstanis are observing positive changes in the adaptation of social infrastructure for people with disabilities.“Access to services for citizens with disabilities in our city is much better than before. For example, tactile indicators and mnemonics have been installed in the branch of Halyk Bank in Atyrau, the entrance doors have been widened, and obstacles have been removed. In addition, you can enter the building and receive services without any obstacles, because a very convenient ramp has been installed here,” noted Kenzhebay Muratov, a resident of Atyrau with a second group of disabilities.Let us recall that since the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan came into force on July 1, 2023, the institution of state social protection inspectors has been introduced in our country. Their competence includes monitoring compliance with legislation in the field of social protection of people with disabilities, the provision of special social services, and social security.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/925399

This news was announced at one of the largest educational events in London - the Bett Show, the press service of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports. The World Congress will become a unique global congress. A platform that brings together governments, educators, technology companies, experts and specialists in the field of inclusion. The main goal is to discuss the latest achievements, exchange best practices and promote inclusive education. The Congress is distinguished by a number of key features:• Focus on practical implementation;• Three-pronged approach (pedagogical innovations, technological achievements, corporate cooperation);• Focus on the use of artificial intelligence and the latest technologies. “The Congress will be the first international initiative in the field of inclusive education. Holding this prestigious international event will allow Kazakhstan to demonstrate its commitment to creating a just and inclusive society, as well as to demonstrate its achievements in educational reforms and technological innovations. The participation of international corporate leaders will open up strategic opportunities and attract global attention and potential investment to Kazakhstan,” said Laura Butabaeva, Director of the Department of Inclusive and Special Education of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Reference: In 2024, the number of children in need of special education in our country exceeded 230 thousand. 90 percent of schools in the country have created conditions for inclusive education, and the coverage of children with special psychological and pedagogical support has reached 80 percent. Photo illustration AISource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/925655

"There should be fair competition in the field of preschool and secondary education. It is important to save budget funds and ensure transparent spending. We must continue to work on introducing methods that pave the way for this.In this regard, it is worth noting the pilot project of financing preschool institutions using a voucher method. The state order was no longer tied to a specific educational institution. As a result, parents were able to choose their own kindergarten. Now this experience can be introduced into the field of secondary education. The state's task is to create favorable conditions for the education of every child, regardless of their place of residence.This year, the national project "Comfortable School" will be completed. A network of modern support schools is being created in all regions. On my instructions, another 1,300 schools will be modernized within three years. In addition, the Government must create favorable conditions for the construction of modern schools and attract private investment in the field of secondary education" Akorda.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/925905

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev:"This year is the Year of Working Professions. In this regard, important events and projects will be implemented. Concrete work will be carried out to increase the dignity of the working person.It is necessary to begin a radical modernization of the technical and vocational education system. All responsible institutions and, most importantly, the private sector should actively participate in this matter.In order for business to enter this area more often, the volume of state orders for technical and vocational education organizations will increase. Its size will also be uniform. An additional 22 billion tenge will be allocated from the budget this year. In this regard, akims will be given great responsibility. Together with entrepreneurs, they must determine the list of specialties needed in the region. They must also provide guidance to colleges to train in-demand personnel.It is important to maintain the pace and quality of reforms in the field of science and higher education. The distribution of educational orders based on the rating of educational institutions should be under the control of the Government.In recent years, the state has significantly increased the amount of funds allocated to science. It will continue to increase. But this money must be spent for a specific purpose. Only universities, institutes and scientists conducting high-quality and in-demand research should receive budget funds. Akorda.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/925908

An expanded meeting of the Government was held under the chairmanship of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. During the meeting, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reported to the Head of State on the main results of the Government's work in 2024.The Prime Minister informed the President about the growth rate of the Kazakh economy. Last year, this indicator amounted to 4.8%. High momentum was achieved in agriculture - 13.7%, in construction - 13.1%, in trade - 9.1%, in transport - 8.5%. The volume of the manufacturing industry increased by 5.9%. At the same time, the most rapid growth in the last 10 years was recorded in the agricultural sector and the manufacturing sector.In addition, oil production decreased by 2.4 million tons, which had a negative impact on the growth rate of GDP. This was largely due to the country's commitments within OPEC+ and major overhauls at large fields.Behind the statistical indicators of economic growth by sector, there are real results. For example, 29 large factories have been built in Kazakhstan, including cast iron in the Kostanay region; tungsten and thermal insulation materials in the Almaty region, precious metals processing in Shymkent; cathode copper, automobile tires and household appliances in the Karaganda region, and other enterprises. The launch of modern production in the city of Saran allowed it to move out of the category of mono-cities.Agricultural producers harvested more than 26 million tons of grain and more than 3 million tons of oilseeds in 2024. 4 million tons of grain were exported. Farmers were fully provided with irrigation water. At the same time, 2 billion 600 million m3 of water was released into the Aral Sea, which is significantly higher than in previous years. The modernization of 80 water channels with a total length of more than 400 kilometers has been completed. The area of ​​crops covered by water-saving technologies has increased by 1.5 times and amounted to 470 thousand hectares.There are also tangible results in the construction sector. In particular, for the first time in the country, 19 million square meters of housing were built. 397 healthcare facilities and 298 educational facilities were built. 40 student dormitories for 11 thousand places were put into operation. 12 thousand kilometers of highways and 2.8 thousand kilometers of railways were repaired. 3 new terminals were put into operation at the airports of Almaty, Kyzylorda and Shymkent. In general, last year the volume of cargo transportation increased by 10% and reached about 1 billion tons.Special attention was paid to the housing and communal services sector. Last year, more than 300 thousand additional people were provided with gas, and more than 200 thousand people were connected to the central water system. 542 kilometers of heating networks and 55 heat sources were modernized, and 6.5 thousand kilometers of engineering networks were repaired. Additional sources of electricity generation with a total capacity of more than 700 MW were put into operation.The Investment Headquarters quickly resolved pending issues on 115 projects worth a total of $50 billion. Despite bureaucratic problems, decisions are being made that will allow the timely launch of projects necessary for our country. The Investment Headquarters is developing legislative amendments based on specific cases to improve the business climate. Currently, work is underway on 97 amendments.In general, according to the results of last year by region, the highest economic growth was recorded in North Kazakhstan, Karaganda, Turkestan, Kyzylorda regions and the cities of Astana and Shymkent. Low dynamics of key indicators was formed in Ulytau, Atyrau, West Kazakhstan, Zhambyl regions.“The government continues to implement the strategic objectives set out in the pre-election platform, addresses and other program documents of the Head of State. Ensuring high-quality economic growth and improving the well-being of our citizens remain our priorities,” Olzhas Bektenov noted.Source: Official website of the Prime Minister of the Republic of KazakhstanOlzhas Bektenov: The government’s priority areas are ensuring high-quality economic growth and improving the well-being of our citizens - Official information resource of the Prime Minister of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/925943

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces that on January 30-31, 2025, together with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, it is planned to hold the "UniMediaX25" republican seminar-training for press secretaries in the fields of science and higher education.The event is aimed at training industry press secretaries in modern methods and approaches in the field of media and communications, exchanging experience and improving their qualifications in the field of science and education, and ensuring reliable and timely information of the population through the media.The speakers will be representatives of state bodies, leading media trainers, specialists in the field of PR, strategic and crisis communications.The training course will be held at the following address: Astana, Satpayev St., 2, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University Main Building.For all questions, please contact +7 7172 740186. "UniMediaX25" industry seminar-training program for press secretaries in the field of science and higher educationSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/925701

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces the start of public discussion of the draft order "On approval of the Model Regulation on Public Councils".The draft order is available at the link https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15414299.We ask you to participate in the discussion of the draft. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/925766

A meeting of the heads of the water and energy departments of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Uzbekistan was held in Tashkent.The meeting considered the draft Roadmap for the stages of attracting financing and implementation mechanisms for the "Construction of Kambarata HPP-1" project.As noted by the Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sungat Yesimkhanov, the project of a hydroelectric power station on the Naryn River with a capacity of 1860 MW will become one of the largest projects in Central Asia and will contribute to the further development of good-neighborly relations between the countries of the Central Asian region.Currently, within the framework of technical assistance from the World Bank, measures are being taken to prepare a feasibility study. This includes assessing the technical, economic, financial, environmental and social components of the Kambarata HPP-1 project, as well as carrying out other key activities and studies necessary for its further implementation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/925830

Kazakhstani athletes will participate in the Winter Asian Games for the sixth time. Our compatriots first performed at the Games in Harbin in 1996.To date, our compatriots have won 196 medals (78 gold, 62 silver and 56 bronze) at the Winter Asian Games. At the 2017 Games in Sapporo, the Kazakh national team won 32 medals and took 4th place in the overall team standings.138 athletes (72 men and 66 women) from the Kazakh national team will participate in the Winter Asian Games in Harbin. Our compatriots will compete in 10 disciplines in 6 sports, competing for 51 medal sets.More than 1,000 athletes from 32 Asian countries will participate in the Games, competing for 64 medal sets.Ski mountaineering is included in the program of the Asian Games for the first time.More than half of the delegation going to Harbin are athletes from Astana, Almaty and the East Kazakhstan region. Athletes from 10 other regions will also perform.The flag bearers are Adil Beketaev (ice hockey) and Olga Tikhonova (short track).The current team includes athletes who have won medals at previous Asian Winter Games:• Olga Poltoranina (biathlon, 2011 champion)• Evgeny Rymarev (ice hockey, 2011 champion)• Roman Starchenko (ice hockey, 2011 champion)• Daria Klimina (biathlon, 2017 champion)• Kirill Savitsky (ice hockey, 2017 champion)• Dmitry Grents (ice hockey, 2017 champion)The youngest athlete is Asan Asylkhan (freestyle acrobatics, 15 years old).The oldest athlete is Denis Vlasov (ski mountaineering, 41 The opening ceremony (February 7) and closing ceremony (February 14) of the Asian Games will be held at the Harbin International Convention and Exhibition Centre Stadium in Harbin. The mascots of the Asian Games are the Siberian tigers Bingbing and Nini. The motto is "Winter Dream and Love in Asia". Harbin, China, will host the Winter Asian Games for the second time this year. Previously, the city hosted the 1996 Asian Games. In general, this is the third time that China has hosted the winter games. The ceremonial part of the Asian Games and competitions will be held at 7 sports venues. Namely: Harbin Hockey Arena; Harbin International Convention and Exhibition Centre; Pingfang District Hockey Arena in Harbin; Harbin Sport University Ice Rink; Heilongjiang Multi-Function Hall; Heilongjiang Training Centre Ice Competition Hall; Yabuli Ski Resort.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/925793

Two more foreign citizens have been granted the Neo Nomad Visa for modern nomads. One of them is a South Korean citizen, the other is a Singaporean.A US citizen has also expressed an interest in obtaining this visa. His application is currently being considered.The Neo Nomad Visa opens up new opportunities for travelers from different countries of the world. This visa allows foreign tourists to maintain mobility, work remotely in their foreign company, and reside in Kazakhstan for up to one year.To obtain a new B12-1 visa, you must apply to the embassy or consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan abroad. It is worth noting that last year, the first Neo Nomad visa was obtained by a British citizen working in the energy sector. To apply for it, foreigners must apply to the embassy or consulate of Kazakhstan abroad.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/925829

These recommendations are included in the “Grains and oilseeds. Kazakhstan» Research Bureau developedCerealsRed-decrease within a week, green-increase, all prices-new harvestfrom elevators, with VAT, tg/kgCurrent priceChangesRecommendationPossiblemaxPossible minsoft wheat 3rd grade, 28 klk +113-SALE14590soft wheat 3rd grade, up to 25 klk71-SALE9570soft wheat 3rd grade, up to 23 klk65-SALE8560soft wheat 4 class, up to 20 klk62+2SALE8050soft wheat class 5, up to 17klk50-SALE6535barley class 259-SALE6035Durum (prot 14+)85-SALE12070Durum (prot 15+)102-SALE15090The price of class 4 wheat has increased on the market. The remaining prices remained at the previous level.Some traders stopped buying: "There is an unclear situation with prices on the market, farmers raised the price of grade 4 from 50-60 thousand tenge/ton to 65 thousand tenge/ton (including VAT)."Market participants explain the price increase by the fact that farmers have run out of money, and they are starting to sell in bulk and raise prices.In grain-growing regions, Hi-Pro offers 110 thousand tenge/ton (excluding VAT). However, traders report that we will not cross the border at such a price. In addition, in Saryagash, the price of the "four" is reported to be 165-170 dollars per ton.Oilseeds / beansOnly soybeans are increasing in price on the oilseeds market.According to traders, soybean prices have increased in the Almaty region. For example, if we bought it in December for 195 thousand tenge/ton, now they want to buy it for 200 thousand tenge/ton with VAT. And the price at the border does not change, in Saryagash the price for soybeans is 450 dollars per ton.tg/kg, with VAT, from the elevatorCurrent priceChangesOfferPossiblemaxPossible minFlax213-SELL200170Rapeseed208-SELL250180Sunflower165-SELL190160Flour116-SELL11085Soybean193+7SELL285200Mustard black/white215-SELL300200Beans (yellow)*92-SELL17080Lentils red**191-SALE220180Green lentils (large volume) **358-SALE450350Comment:Current prices are weighted average prices, including VAT, for contracts at the elevator or in the wagon within Kazakhstan. Prices may vary depending on the region, quality indicators and delivery terms.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/925681

Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zh. Aliyev, Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republic of Kazakhstan S. Balmen and a delegation from the Swiss Federal Department of Development and Cooperation.The main purpose of the meeting was to introduce the Blue Peace Central Asia regional initiative (BPCA), provide key strategic directions, capacity building and research, data exchange and dialogue platforms.The Kazakh side expressed interest in cooperation in developing an information system for flood modeling and training personnel in this area.In his speech, the Vice Minister expressed his readiness to cooperate by exchanging experience and advanced technologies in monitoring the quality of surface and marine waters, as well as flood forecasting.Also, representatives of the EPRC informed representatives of the Swiss Federal Department of Development and Cooperation that Kazakhstan, being a party to the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, is pursuing an active climate policy.Following the meeting, the parties expressed confidence that joining forces and concentrating resources will allow achieving significant results aimed at improving the environmental situation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/925685

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Military doctors participated in a practical training course in Tokyo.Kazakhstani specialists got acquainted with hybrid stimulators used to train surgeons working with combat-injured patients. During the practical training, military doctors jointly developed methods for creating a hybrid simulator, studied the procedure for its installation and operation.As part of the visit, a bilateral meeting was held with the leadership of the regional central hospital. Japan Self-Defense Forces, where a cooperation plan for 2025-2027 was discussed.Currently, the issue of introducing hybrid simulators for training military surgeons as part of the military field surgery course is being worked out. Medical Center of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/925641

Timofei Muravyev from Karaganda became the first Kazakhstani to compete in the FAI World Drone Racing Championship. The competition, which took place in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest event in terms of the number of participating countries. 143 pilots from more than 50 countries of the world came to the competition. Despite his young age, Timofei managed to show himself and entered the top 16 pilots in the world.- This is, of course, a great achievement to achieve the world championship. The World Drone Championship has been held since 2016, and this is the first time a Kazakh representative is participating. We studied carefully. Over two days, 64 participants competed in the qualifying round. Timofei was in the same group as the world champions, - said the athlete's father Sergey Muravyev.Timofei Muravyev, a pilot of the NSP KazGeoScan team, entered the last competition and reached the quarterfinals. One of his opponents was the current world champion from Japan, Yuki Hashimoto. The Polish USA MultiGP champion Pawel Laszczak lost to the 11-year-old Karaganda resident by only 1.3 seconds. He completed three laps with a result of 00:58:020.During the race, the pilot, who controls the aircraft from the ground with the help of special glasses, reaches a speed of up to 200 kilometers per hour.Timofei Muravyov from Karaganda is the No. 1 pilot in Kazakhstan. Multiple winner of Kazakhstani and international championships. Last year, he represented Kazakhstan at the international technofest in Turkey.The key to success is constant training and the pursuit of improvement.- To be among the best, you need to constantly compete and understand your level. This year, the Kazakhstan Championship will be held in Almaty, and we will start preparing, - noted Sergey Muravyov. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/925541

Elmira Syzdykova from Karaganda won a gold medal in the 76 kg weight category at the Ivan Yarygin Cup international freestyle and women's wrestling tournament in Krasnoyarsk (Russia). The best wrestlers from 17 countries of the world took part in the competition in the city located on the banks of the Yenisei River.Elmira Syzdykova competed in the final with a Mongolian athlete, a participant in the Paris Olympics. The athlete from Karaganda defeated her opponent.- The main upcoming competitions for us are this year's World Championships and the next Asian Games, - says the athlete's coach Vladislav Sutormin. - Elmira's serious injury prevented her from qualifying for the Paris Olympics. But now she has fully recovered. In the near future, we expect changes in the selection for the Olympic Games from the International Wrestling Federation. Weight categories may be changed and a rating system, like in judo, may be introduced. We will rely on new conditions. But participating in the Olympics is our main goal.According to the Karaganda Regional Department of Physical Culture and Sports Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/925610

The VISIT QARAGANDA tourist information center was created under the Department of Entrepreneurship for the Development of Tourism in the Karaganda region. Here you can get information about the natural, cultural and historical attractions of the region, as well as tour routes and services offered by local operators. It will tell vacationers where to stay, what to see, where to go.It is planned to develop and prepare guidebooks, maps and schemes of tourist attractions to demonstrate the attractiveness of the region for travel, to open new routes. The visit center will be interesting not only for visitors, but also for local residents. As well as for those working in the tourism industry.The tourist information center should create favorable conditions for the development of inbound tourism, improve service, as well as contribute to the creation of complex tourist products, programs and concepts for the development of new tourist areas, etc.Bakhtiar Bekmyrzayev was appointed director of the center. He completed foreign internships in Shanghai, Sarajevo, and Ras al-Khaimah on tourism development and investor attraction.Bakhtiar Bekmyrzaev headed the Youth Resource Center of the Karaganda region for many years, and was the director of the Public Agreement (House of Friendship) of the Karaganda region akimat. Until now, he has been working as the director of the AMANAT ARENA sports complex.VISIT QARAGANDA TAO is located in the Center for State and Service Services of the Karaganda region: Tattimbet Street, 709.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/925660

A modern school for 80 places has been built in the village of Petrovka, Sandyktau district, the internal policy department reports.In the last week of January, a special event took place for about 60 students of the village, who are studying in the first to ninth grades - they began studying in a new school building with bright and spacious classrooms. Before that, children had to study in an old school built more than a century ago.“In order to implement the instructions of the Head of State, 9 comfortable schools were built and put into operation in the region. The construction of the school in the village of Petrovka was slightly delayed due to certain reasons, due to difficulties on the part of the contractor. The regional akim personally visited the construction site and gave specific instructions on the prompt commissioning of the new school. In a short time, a new contractor was found and specific requirements were set for the quality and timing of construction. As a result, the school was completed in less than a year. "I believe that this has become an unforgettable experience for the students who first entered the new school," said Deputy Akim of the region Dosulan Aitbayev.According to the head of the district education department Arai Abenova, the teaching staff has started work in full force. Researchers, moderators and expert teachers work here. Today, 58 students have entered the new school. Six children are studying in the preschool preparatory class. A place has also been found in the two-story building for a mini-center, which is currently attended by 10 children.The school is equipped with modern equipment. There is a multimedia room, chemistry, physics and biology classrooms equipped with various modern equipment, a comfortable library, a spacious gym, workshops, a medical room and a canteen. The safety of students is also a priority. The school fully meets modern requirements."My second child went to first grade this year. Here I brought my child to a new school. Now I am happy that my children are studying in such wonderful conditions, in a warm and cozy school. "Compared to the old building, the difference is like heaven and earth," shared Nadezhda Savelyeva, a mother of three.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/925679

The organized crime units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are constantly working to find and seize weapons, ammunition, and explosives.Since the beginning of this year, during operational search operations, 20 firearms and traumatic weapons have been seized, including 4 lost during the January incident, as well as 6 grenades and more than 150 rounds of ammunition of various calibers.For example, the Almaty Organized Crime Department, together with the staff of the pre-trial detention center, identified a weapons cache in the Turksib district. 3 shotguns, 3 pistols, 4 grenades, about 50 cartridges, as well as a carbine stolen from a weapons store during the January incident were seized.In Taraz, 2 shotguns and a combat crossbow stolen during the January incident were found.A TOZ rifle with 56 cartridges and an F-1 grenade were seized in Aktobe.In Almaty region, 2 weapons, an RGD-5 grenade and 20 cartridges for a Kalashnikov assault rifle, as well as 2 Makarov pistols stolen during the January incident were found.In Taldykorgan city, 5 traumatic pistols were seized from a local resident's car.- Over the past two years, units fighting organized crime have seized more than 1,000 weapons from illegal circulation, including 130 weapons stolen during the January incident.Work in this direction is under the special control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, - said Kuandyk Alpys, a representative of the Department for Combating Organized Crime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qriim/press/news/details/924865