Tolegen Zhangaliyev, a member of the Union of Writers and Journalists of Kazakhstan, holder of the Kurmet Order, holder of the badge named after Ybyray Altynsarin, winner of the Alash International Literary Award, Honored Cultural Worker of Kazakhstan, poet, turned 75 years old. In honor of this event, a creative evening called "Karkuar" was held at the Abai Drama Theater. The event was attended by representatives of the intelligentsia, poets and writers, students and readers of the poet.At the beginning of the evening, akim of the region Nurlan Urankhaev congratulated the hero of the day and solemnly draped a chapan over his shoulders."Tolegen Zhangaliev is a true son of the land of Abai, a worthy descendant who has absorbed the rich heritage and chronicle of the history of the great land. If we talk about serving the great Abai, the wise Shakarim and the thoughtful Mukhtar, then it is worth learning from Tolegen aga. A source of inspiration for Kazakh spirituality, deep thoughts in the spirit of Abai, great ideas and exquisite words — he carries all this with honor. I wish you creative success from the bottom of my heart! Happy anniversary!", — said the akim of the region.At the creative evening, a theatrical production "Karquar" was presented with the participation of actors from the Dariga-ai youth theater. Congratulatory letters from State Councilor Yerlan Karin and the Writers' Union of Kazakhstan were read out.In addition, students of the hero of the day, such as poet Kalkaman Sarin, writer, winner of the international literary prize "Alash" Daulet Seisenuly, as well as a number of other writers took to the stage to express their warm wishes to Tolegen Zhangaliyev. Famous Kazakhstani writer, playwright, translator and public figure Rolland Seisenbayev read a poem dedicated to the poet.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/924616

The grand opening of the Alzhan Basketball League for students of grades 5-6 took place in the Abai region. The competition is attended by 12 men's and 8 women's teams representing various regions of the region.The main goal of creating the Alzhan league is to attract young people to active sports, identify talented players and create conditions for their further growth. In addition, the Alzhan League will allow students not only to improve their sports skills, but also to organize leisure activities outside of school hours.According to the organizers, basketball has become increasingly popular among young people in the region in recent years, and the creation of such a league is a long—awaited step that will help raise the level of play and strengthen the position of sports in the region."Basketball is not only a game, but also a tool for fostering leadership skills, friendship and mutual assistance. We will continue to support the development of basketball in the region in order to give young people all the opportunities for self—realization," said Rafael Mursalimov, senior referee of the Alzhan League.Let us remind you that the development of basketball in the Abai region did not begin by chance. Exactly one year ago, the basketball federation was established in the region, which became a platform for bringing together enthusiasts, professionals and those who sincerely believe in the potential of this sport.Today, the basketball infrastructure is actively developing in the region, sports grounds are being opened, tournaments and competitions are regularly held, which attract a large number of participants, and schoolchildren and students are given the opportunity to attend basketball sections for free.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/924618

Two sports facilities were undergoing major repairs. Akim of the region Askhat Shakharov visited them and inspected the progress of the repair work."In the Chaika basin, court proceedings are currently underway with Gradstroyservice LLP, which carried out major repairs of the building. But despite this, by the decision of the commission, we are opening this institution. The Dostyk sports complex was also under renovation. By February 1, the contractor completes the work. And next week we are opening two swimming pools so that the children can continue their studies," the governor of the region commented on the situation.The overhaul of Dostyk IC was carried out by Altair-SK 7 LLP. The cost of the work amounted to 388.12 million tenge. The repair of the Chaika swimming pool cost the budget 287.05 million tenge.Gradstroyservice LLP has not completed the work in full. A lawsuit was filed against the contractor.It is worth noting that in order to ensure a continuous educational and training process, contracts were signed for the rental of private pools, where young swimmers practiced during the renovation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/924611

The opening of a milking shop was held at Rodina Agrofirm LLP in tselinograd district, which has no analogues not only in Kazakhstan, but also in Central Asia.The event was attended by Vice Minister of Agriculture Amangali Berdalin and Deputy akim of the region Murat Balpan.The launch of the complex is an important step in the implementation of the President's instructions to increase the share of processed agricultural products to 70%.The robotic milking carousel system of the Swedish brand DeLaval can serve 2000 cows in 5 hours with a one-time capacity of 80 heads, so it requires a minimum of effort from the operator. In one shift, the unit is serviced by only 12 people.These measures will allow Akmola region to increase the production of commercial milk by 40 thousand tons or 1.5 times, from 90 thousand tons to 130 thousand tons. This, in turn, will allow the region to provide residents of the capital with dairy products by 50%.Last year, five large dairy farms with a capacity of about 4.9 thousand heads of livestock were created. This year, it is planned to launch 2 more STFS out of 1.2 thousand heads.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/924601

Akim of the region Askhat Shakharov visited Youth Sports School No. 5 "Olympus", where there are sections for children in hockey, figure skating and short track.Last week, the heat exchanger in the Olympus hockey module broke down. In this regard, classes on ice were suspended. There was a question of buying new or repairing old equipment. "The heat exchanger has been repaired for today. There are also plans to purchase new equipment. In case of failure of the old device, we will replace it with a new one so that the children no longer interrupt their training," explained Askhat Shakharov.They plan to attract sponsors to purchase the heat exchanger.It is also worth noting that adult, youth and children's hockey teams have been formed in the region. Seven teams of the Aqtobe hockey club are participating in the 2024-2025 season. At the moment, the men's team is in 7th place, the youth team is in 5th, and the children's teams occupy 2nd to 6th places. The budget for hockey in 2025 amounted to 956 million tenge. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/924612

Next week, they plan to open two sports and recreation complexes for children in the residential areas of Kyzylzhar and Yasny.Akim of the region Askhat Shakharov inspected the readiness of sports facilities to receive children.The FOC in Kyzylzhar was built by the Ersat Construction Company. The project cost amounted to 557.97 million tenge. 500 children will study here. Volleyball, basketball, table tennis and martial arts sections will be opened. There is also a grandstand with one hundred seats. A similar complex will be opened in Yasny."Next week, the opening of sports and recreation complexes in Kyzylzhar and Yasny will take place, where local children will be engaged. The coaching staff has already been selected for the job. In February, we plan to open three more FOCA - in the residential area of Balaus, the village of K. Nokina and in Akzhara. In the future, these complexes will be transformed into children's and youth sports schools.As the Head of State noted, special attention should be paid to involving young people in sports so that the younger generation leads a healthy lifestyle. In this direction, we continue to develop the sports infrastructure and create all conditions for children and youth," the mayor emphasized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/924613

Systematic work is being carried out to create favorable conditions and provide natural gas to the population of Shymkent. Today, Mayor of the city Gabit Syzdykbekov, together with residents of Abay district, took part in the gasification of Yntymak-2 and Bozaryk residential areas.The construction of gas pipelines began in 2023. As part of the gasification of these microdistricts, more than 6,000 subscribers received access to blue gas. About 1,500 residential buildings were supplied with gas in the bozaryk microdistrict, and more than 4,500 residential buildings in the Turan microdistrict.The mayor of the city noted that the priority areas are providing the population with high-quality infrastructure, improving the quality of life of citizens."Planned gasification of settlements is an important step in improving the environment and sustainable development, creating a favorable environment. Work in this direction will continue in the future, G. Syzdykbekov said."To accelerate the connection to natural gas, residents need to submit applications and documents to JSC "Qazaqgaz Aimaq".Press service of the mayor of ShymkentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/924602

The number of children in boarding schools in the capital has decreased by 35% over the past three years. Such indicators were achieved thanks to systematic work on the development of alternative forms of family arrangements for orphaned children and children left without parental care. The head of the Astana Education Department, Kasymkhan Sengazyev, spoke in detail about it, the official website of the city akimat reports.Currently, over 800 orphans and children left without parental care live in the capital, about 170 of them are in boarding schools."Identification of children left without parental care and children in difficult situations is carried out through interdepartmental cooperation. Educational and healthcare organizations, namely patronage services, police inspectors, and individuals inform the guardianship authority about such cases. In 2024, about 230 orphans and children left without parental care were identified and registered in Astana. 85% of the identified children were placed in foster care," Kasymkhan Sengazyev said.He noted that systematic work is underway to develop alternative forms of family arrangements for orphaned children and children left without parental care. Due to this, the number of children placed in families increases every year."As a result, there is a steady downward trend in the number of children in boarding schools. In three years, their number has decreased by 35%," the head of the department said.Specialists of the guardianship and guardianship authority take part in court proceedings on a daily basis in order to ensure the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of children.Last year, over 1,300 similar trials took place. In the Specialized Interdistrict Juvenile Court, specialists participate in meetings on issues related to the upbringing of children, adoption, determining the order of communication, the place of residence of children, deprivation and restriction of parental rights, selection of children, in other courts (criminal, economic, military, interdistrict civil cases, appeal, administrative) on issues, where the interests of minors are affected.It is worth noting that the legislation provides for a pre-trial resolution of a dispute between parents over the procedure for communicating with children. So, last year, the guardianship authority issued over 400 decisions on the order of communication between a single parent and a child.In 2024, specialists from the guardianship and guardianship authority conducted more than 1,200 visits to examine the housing and living conditions of orphaned children, children left without parental care, and children in difficult situations.At the same time, more than 10,000 applications were processed during the year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/924610

Akmola region relies on innovations in dairy farming, introducing advanced technologies to achieve ambitious goals.The opening of a milking workshop, which has no analogues not only in Kazakhstan, but also in Central Asia, took place in Agrofirma Rodina LLP in the Tselinograd district. The event was attended by Vice Minister of Agriculture Amangali Berdalin and Deputy Akim of the region Murat Balpan.The Swedish brand DeLaval's robotic milking carousel system is capable of serving 2,000 cows in 5 hours with a one-time capacity of 80 heads, so the operator requires a minimum amount of effort, with only 12 people serving the unit in one shift.A significant role has been given to the comfort of the animal: hooves and udders are treated, sensors monitor the diet and help maintain animal health.The launch of the complex is an important step in the implementation of the President's instructions to increase the share of processed agricultural products to 70%."Our goal is to increase the supply of dairy products to the capital by up to 50%. For this purpose, new and expanding existing production facilities are being created in the region. The program of concessional lending of investment projects has served as an effective support tool," Murat Balpan said.These measures will allow Akmola region to increase the production of marketable milk by 40 thousand tons or 1.5 times, from 90 to 130 thousand tons. This, in turn, opens up the possibility for the region to provide dairy products to residents of the capital by 50% in the future.Last year, five large dairy farms with a capacity of about 4.9 thousand head of cattle were established. This year, the region plans to launch 2 more MTFs for 1.2 thousand heads. These are the first steps in the region that will allow Akmola region to increase the amount of marketable milk by one and a half times from 90 to 130 thousand tons and supply Astana residents with fresh, environmentally friendly product.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/924590

Kazakh Minister of Science and Higher Education discusses innovation and cooperation with the UK at Bett Show 2025The Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek, held official meetings dedicated to the development of higher education and scientific research as part of his visit to Bett Show 2025.In order to further strengthen international cooperation in the field of higher education, meetings were held with UK officials.In particular, Minister Sayasat Nurbek met with Charles Henry Gordon Lennox, Duke of Richmond, as well as with Stephen Doughty, Minister of State for Europe and North America.The main attention was paid to the issues of supporting innovative projects, the creation of partnership programs between countries, as well as the development of educational initiatives aimed at training qualified specialists.The results of the meetings underline the readiness for a productive partnership aimed at developing higher education and scientific research in the interests of both countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/924605

The Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a meeting to clarify the new draft Rules for maintaining the Register of Kazakhstani commodity producers.The online meeting was organized on January 25 jointly with Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aituar Koshmambetov.The event was attended by about 500 representatives of business and the public.During the meeting, the key aspects of the project were explained in detail to the entrepreneurs, including the mechanism for confirming the status of a domestic producer.The draft document is intended to define a clear procedure for confirming the status of a Kazakhstani commodity producer, which is an important step to support domestic business and increase its competitiveness.The Ministry informs about holding a series of additional meetings for more detailed discussion and further work with representatives of business and other interested parties. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/924589

Large-scale reforms and initiatives aimed at protecting children's rights are being implemented in the Abai region. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasizes the importance of creating conditions for a happy and safe childhood for every child. In this regard, large-scale legislative and strategic measures are currently being implemented to protect children's rights.Given that children make up a third of the country's population — 6.8 million people - the State is making significant efforts to strengthen the system for protecting their rights, ensuring their well-being and safety. These measures are aimed at creating conditions in which every child can develop, learn and grow in a harmonious environment. The main goal is to build a society in which the happiness and safety of children will become a priority for everyone. An important initiative of the adopted three laws was the creation of an institute of mentors for the adaptation of children left without parental care in society.So, in February 2024, amendments were made to the Law "On the Rights of the Child", providing for the introduction of a mentoring institute for orphans and children left without parental care. In the field of Abai, such children are assisted by 5 individual and 7 corporate mentors who assist in professional orientation, socialization and leisure activities. In December, a law was passed introducing the institution of a "professionally hosted family." This initiative allows children who find themselves in a difficult life situation to be raised at home, and professional parents receive an allowance of 10 MCI per child and up to 70 MCI.Responsibility for violence against children has been tightened, and the work of the 111 contact center, which provides emergency assistance, has been fixed at the legislative level. Administrative responsibility for bullying has been introduced, and the disembarkation of children from public transport is prohibited.Starting from the 2026-2027 academic year, children from socially vulnerable segments of the population studying in private schools will be provided with free meals and textbooks. There are 22 guardianship and trusteeship specialists in the Abai region, however, an additional 15 specialists are required to ensure a regulatory load distribution."Since February 2024, the Meirim campaign has been held in the region, aimed at supporting orphaned children and children left without parental care. To date, 222 children have been assigned to various collectives of state institutions and organizations, and more than 37 million tenge has been transferred to the accounts of 144 children," said Deputy akim of the region Abai Zhasulan Sarsebayev.In the Abai region, the rate of enrollment of children in additional education was 92.4%. More than 11 thousand children are engaged in creative circles outside and on the territory of educational institutions, as well as over 6 thousand in sports sections. Extracurricular enrollment in 309 secondary schools was 50,666 students (49.3%): 20,773 children (20.3%) were enrolled in 1,129 clubs, and 29,893 children (29%) were enrolled in 1,760 sports sections. For the development of military-patriotic education in the region, there are 234 clubs and 59 classes of "Zhas sarbaz". Environmental clubs are active, as well as school museums and local history groups. In the summer of 2024, 12 health camps hosted more than 5,000 children. To eliminate the shortage of out-of-town camps, a new camp is being built in the village of Kengirbai as part of a comprehensive socio-economic development Plan."All educational institutions in the region are equipped with modern security systems, including video surveillance cameras, alarm buttons and turnstiles. More than 23,000 cameras have been installed as part of the connection to the national video monitoring system. Family and Child Support Centers have been established in the region, where psychologists, social educators, and guardianship officials work. Work has been organized to use rural clubs and Cultural Centers for additional education. In 2024, assistance was provided for 113 appeals, each of which was promptly resolved," said Deputy Akim of the region Abai Zhasulan Sarsebayev.More than a thousand measures to prevent bullying, drug addiction and extremism were carried out in the region during the year. In August 2024, a training seminar on the protection of children's rights was organized for specialists of the region.The Abai region continues to work on creating favorable conditions for every child. The upbringing, education and safety of the younger generation is the main priority, because children are the future of the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/924567

The 7th meeting of the Kazakh-Estonian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation was held in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, under the chairmanship of Minister of Transport M.Karabayev from the Kazakh side and Minister of Foreign Affairs M. Tsakhkna from the Estonian side.About 50 representatives of government agencies, national companies and businesses from Kazakhstan participated in the event.The parties discussed key areas of bilateral cooperation in the field of trade and economic cooperation, transport and logistics, agriculture, digitalization, as well as education.On the sidelines of the meeting, a bilateral meeting was held with the Minister of Infrastructure of Estonia, V. Sveta. Special attention was paid to expanding transit opportunities and improving logistics links between Kazakhstan and Estonia, including through the seaports of both countries.The Head of the Ministry of Transport also held a number of bilateral meetings with the heads of major Estonian companies such as Eesti Raudtee, Muuga Grain Terminal, Skinnest Groupp, as well as the ports of Sillamae and Tallinn. As a result of the meetings, promising areas of development with the Estonian business were identified.Following the meeting, a Protocol was signed that includes concrete steps to implement joint projects in the transport and logistics sector, as well as agreements to strengthen cooperation in the economy, digitalization, education and other sectors. The next meeting of the commission is scheduled in Astana in 2026.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/924576

On January 25, 2025, during the extraordinary general meeting of the Association of Legal Entities "QAZAQSTAN RUGBY", Kanat Bisimbaevich Sharlapayev, the current Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, was elected by a unanimous decision as the new President of the Federation.The appointment of Kanat Sharlapayev opens up new prospects for popularizing rugby in Kazakhstan, attracting young people to this sport and strengthening the country's international status in the rugby environment.Rugby development plansUnder the leadership of Kanat Sharlapaev, the Rugby Federation intends to focus on:• Expanding the availability of children's and youth sections throughout the country;• Support for women's teams that have already achieved significant success on the global stage;• construction and modernization of specialized infrastructure;• Active promotion of rugby through social networks, media projects and large-scale sporting events.Special attention will be paid to the development of youth rugby and the involvement of young people in sports.Rugby in KazakhstanRugby in Kazakhstan continues to develop, especially noticeable are the successes of the women's national team, which ranks 19th in the world ranking and has repeatedly won prestigious international tournaments. At the same time, the men's national team and youth teams are also actively asserting themselves in the international arena.The Rugby Federation plans to actively develop this sport by supporting young people and creating conditions for the involvement of new generations in a healthy and active lifestyle. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/924581

As of the end of 2024, the number of recipients of social payments from the State Social Insurance Fund (hereinafter referred to as the SSF) due to job loss amounted to 293.6 thousand people, while last year 258.6 thousand people were granted payments for the first time. The total amount of payments amounted to 88.3 billion tenge.In accordance with the current legislation, dismissed employees receive social payments for job loss for a period of 1 to 6 months, depending on their length of participation in the compulsory social insurance system and their income over the last 24 months. Payment is made at the expense of the Social Insurance Fund in the amount of up to 45% of lost income.To assign a payment, a dismissed employee must:- log in to the eGov.kz portal;- select the “Register job seekers” service in the “Job placement and employment” section;- order an online service, fill in all the fields, sign it with an electronic signature and send an application;- within one day, the career center (hereinafter referred to as the MO) at your place of residence will offer vacancies;- if a job is not found, you will be remotely assigned the status of unemployed within 3 working days (if necessary, an employee of the MO will contact you to collect additional information);This service can also be obtained online through the Electronic Labor Exchange (enbek.kz).When there is information about registering as unemployed, the information system of the Ministry of Labor proactively sends a message to the mobile phone from the Social Insurance Fund to agree to the provision of services for assigning a payment Sends an SMS message. If you agree, you must respond to the SMS message. The payment will be assigned automatically.Remember that the social payment paid in case of loss of employment at the expense of the Social Insurance Fund is made regardless of the reasons for leaving work and is intended to support the unemployed person during the period when he is looking for a job.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/922872

At a meeting with akim of the region Askhat Shakharov, the youth of the Mugalzhar district discussed, among other issues, the holding of a republican campaign to improve and improve the environmental situation in the region.Throughout the year, young people actively participated in clean-up activities and planting of green spaces."We support the Taza Kazakhstan campaign because it helps to make our village cleaner and more beautiful. Everyone should take care of their environment, and it is important that young people actively participate in these processes. Through such initiatives, we can improve the ecosystem, create comfortable living conditions, and foster a sense of responsibility for nature among young people. Cleanliness and order begin with each of us," Daulet Serikbayev, head of the district Youth resource center, expressed the general opinion.The Governor of the region expressed gratitude to the young villagers for their active citizenship."The Taza Kazakhstan campaign is not just an initiative, it is our common contribution to creating a clean and comfortable living environment. The President of the country has set the task for each region of the country to participate in improving the environment and beautifying its territories. It is important that young people are at the forefront of these changes, because you are the future of our country. You can not only participate in clean-up activities and landscaping, but also be active participants in initiatives for separate garbage collection, the creation of green areas and the improvement of public spaces.In addition, it is important to cultivate in ourselves and in others a sense of responsibility for nature, because the future of our children depends on us. By participating in such projects, you become real leaders who set an example for others. I am sure that with your help we will make our region and our country cleaner and more beautiful," the governor of the region addressed the youth with such wishes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/924582

On January 21, 2025, explanatory work was carried out for the heads of private educational facilities of the East Kazakhstan region with the participation of representatives of local executive bodies, the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan and police departments on the "Roadmap for the Prevention of Extremism and Terrorism among Minors for 2024-2026" and the Instructions on the Organization of Anti-Terrorism Protection of Terrorist-Vulnerable Facilities in the Field of Education, approved by Order No. 117 of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated March 30, 2022.In addition, the following topics were discussed during the event:- Conceptual apparatus on the network of extremism and terrorism;- Examples of audio and video materials with signs of propaganda of political, national and religious extremism;- Accounts of famous theologians and historians recommended for use in the prevention of extremism and terrorism;- Examples of violent acts committed by minors;- Detailed examination of the personality and the individual himself Requirements for thorough inspection of items carried with you;- methods of disinformation, including the use of artificial intelligence. Responsibility for posting and distributing false information;- List of items and substances prohibited for import into educational organizations and their territories, and restricted for use in them, approved by Order No. 235 of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 25, 2021;- Requirements for organizing anti-terrorism protection of terrorist-vulnerable facilities, approved by Resolution No. 305 of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 6, 2021;- Rules for the operation of the National Video Monitoring System, approved by Order No. 69-ke of the Chairman of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 27, 2020;- Passport of anti-terrorism protection of terrorist-vulnerable facilities in accordance with the model approved by Joint Order No. 481 of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated June 14, 2023 and No. 51/ke of the Chairman of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated June 26, 2023 update;- the inevitability of punishment for a clearly false report;- signs of an improvised explosive device and the algorithm of actions in case of its detection;- a scheme for reporting to emergency services in order to reduce and eliminate the consequences of terrorist threats;- the principles of establishing and paying rewards for information that helped prevent or suppress an act of terrorism.The heads of educational institutions received answers to a number of relevant questions. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/924565

Imanali Koksal, a 17-year-old student of the Nazarbayev Intellectual School, received a free scholarship to study at the University of Pennsylvania. This was due to her academic success and passion for robotics, the press service of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports. Imanali's interest in robotics began in the 7th grade. And her participation in the international First Global Challenge (FGC) competition only intensified her passion. "In addition to being an engineer at the FGC 2023 in Singapore, I was a driver and controlled a robot during matches. This requires stress resistance. We performed at the competition among 194 countries and took first place. We showed that this is the result of the team's unity, perseverance and hard work," said Imanali. At the same time, the Kazakh national team became the world champion in robotics for the second time. The talented student is also actively involved in developing innovative projects. For example, he created a smart watch for the hearing impaired. “This watch alerts hearing impaired people to suspicious or dangerous sounds through vibration. I am proud to have created technology that will improve the lives of people in need,” says the 17-year-old champion. Imanali wants to contribute to the development of Kazakhstan’s technology and economy in the future. That is why he chose the University of Pennsylvania. “I chose this university because the Wharton School of Business is ranked first in the world. The university not only provides education, but also develops the social life of students, which is very important to me. I plan to return to my country to use the knowledge I have gained to develop my country. I hope that my story will inspire young people to pursue their dreams and never give up,” the student concluded.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/922659

The National Tool for Monitoring Educational Achievements of Students (NTAS) has passed international accreditation. Today, a meeting was held between the Minister of Education and Science Gani Beisembayev and the Director of the International Research Center for Evaluation and Certification (RCEC) Arnold Brauer.NTAS is a national tool that determines the quality of education and the level of mastery of state universal compulsory education standards (UCES) by students. For 2023-2024, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan initiated the process of international accreditation of NTAS.According to Gani Beisembayev, the international accreditation of the NTAS national tool confirms its reliability, validity and compliance with international quality standards. All stages and procedures of NTAS are based on scientific methods used in well-known studies such as PISA, TIMSS and PIRLS.“Kazakhstan is taking confident steps towards improving the quality of education. The international recognition of the BMQM is a testament to our focus on introducing advanced approaches and standards. We are building a system that can withstand the test of time and successfully integrate into the global education community. We are confident that this achievement will be an important milestone in further improving the quality of education,” the minister said.As noted by Arnold Brauer, Director of the International Research Center for Evaluation and Certification (RCEC), the national assessment system of Kazakhstan can become the basis or part of joint assessment projects in the Central Asian region.“The Kazakhstani education system is already showing good results. Over the two years of cooperation, 7 stages of the BMQM accreditation have been implemented, which include the development of an assessment system, the creation of a database of test questions, the development of instructions for all participants, the administration of testing on a digital platform, and the analysis of results in accordance with international standards. "This is an important step in the development of the education assessment system," Arnold Brauer noted.Let us recall that the BMQM is a Kazakhstani national study that studies the quality of education of schoolchildren, which allows us to identify strengths and weaknesses in the educational process. Its ultimate result is the development of methodological recommendations for improving the quality of education in each region, conducting a comprehensive analysis.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/922867

Since the beginning of the academic year, 254 thousand student places have been put into operation for the first time, and by the end of 2025 their number will reach 460 thousand places.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/923195