The next city agricultural fair will be held in Astana on January 18-19, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Products from local farmers and producers from various regions of Kazakhstan — Akmola, Abai, East Kazakhstan and Kyzylorda regions - will be presented here. Residents and visitors of the city will be able to buy vegetables and fruits, meat, flour and dairy products, pastries, natural juices, jams, jams and much more.The events will be held in the shopping and entertainment center of the Koktal Shopping and Entertainment Center at 12a Nurgis Tlendiev Avenue.The fair will be open every weekend from 10:00 a.m. to 22:00 p.m.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918542

Astana-Teplotransit JSC, a dynamically developing enterprise in the capital, is re-equipping with modern machinery, mechanisms and equipment, as well as training and certification of engineering and technical staff in all specialties. Today, over 700 employees work here. One of them is excavator operator Islam Kazhatov, he spoke about his work and shared his opinion about the Year of Working Professions, the official website of the Astana Akimat reports.Islam Kazhatov is the youngest of the young specialists and has been working as an excavator operator for 2.5 years."Our main task is to provide warmth in every home, creating comfort so that citizens, especially children and the elderly, do not freeze in winter. After the end of the heating period, we carry out preparatory work for the next season – we carry out planned repairs and measures under the investment program. Our installers inspect the areas where pipes need to be replaced, and troubleshooting work is being carried out at these facilities. We also deal with the elimination of gusts and leaks in case of emergencies," Islam Kazhatov said.According to him, big technology has attracted him since childhood."From an early age, my father and I used to drive different cars, and since then I have developed an interest in big technology. As he got older, he began to pay even more attention to cars and learned how to operate them. Over the years, experience comes, and interest in the profession increases," the Astana resident noted.Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, delivering a Message to the people of Kazakhstan, highlighted the importance of consistently increasing the country's human resources potential and declared 2025 the Year of Working Professions. Islam Kazhatov shared his opinion on the relevance of this initiative."I would like to recommend that the younger generation choose technical education and learn how to operate special equipment. It is the working professions that are important for the further maintenance of the city's vital activity. In addition, they will remain relevant in the future. Time is running out, it is necessary to replenish the ranks of workers. Therefore, it is important that the current generation does not lag behind us and learns in—demand professions," he stressed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918551

1) Please tell me how pension benefits from the UAPF will change in 2025?The amount of pension benefits from UAPF to pensioners who retired earlier, before 2025, will increase by 5% from January 1.Let us remind you that benefits from UAPF are paid in accordance with the Methodology for calculating the amount of pension benefits, approved by the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated June 30, 2023. In accordance with it, benefits to citizens retiring are calculated as follows: in the first year of receiving benefits, the amount of pension savings is multiplied by the pension savings payment rate of 6.5% and divided by 12. In subsequent years, the amount of the monthly pension payment is increased by the pension benefit indexation rate of 5%. At the same time, the monthly pension benefit from UAPF is paid in the amount of at least 70% of the subsistence minimum (hereinafter - SM), established for the corresponding financial year by the law on the republican budget (in 2025, the SM is 46,228 tenge). For beneficiaries of certain categories: persons with disabilities of groups 1 or 2, established indefinitely, as well as those who worked in hazardous industries, whose savings were formed through compulsory occupational pension contributions in total for at least sixty months, the Methodology provides for correction factors that increase the amount of the monthly pension benefit. For persons who meet more than one of the above conditions, the correction factor with the highest value is applied.Pension benefits from UAPF are paid until the pension savings in the individual pension savings account are exhausted.2) Please tell me what is the rate of the employer’s compulsory pension contribution in 2025?From January 1, 2025, the amount of the employer’s compulsory pension contribution (ECPC) has been increased and is 2.5%.Recall that from January 1, 2024, the funded system of Kazakhstan was supplemented with a new component - employer’s compulsory pension contribution (ECPC). According to the adopted changes, each employer is obliged to transfer to the UAPF, in addition to the mandatory 10 percent contributions from the employee's income, additional contributions from their own funds in favor of their employees born after January 1, 1975. Every year, the size of the ECPC will gradually increase (1.5% in 2024, 2.5% in 2025, 3.5% in 2026, 4.5% in 2027) and in 2028 will be 5%.The amount from which the ECPC is calculated cannot be less than the minimum wage (MW) and exceed 50 times the MW established for the relevant year. Persons of retirement age, persons with permanent disability of groups 1 and 2, military personnel, as well as persons born before January 1, 1975, are exempt from paying the ECPC.3) Are employer’s compulsory pension contributions inherited?Employer’s compulsory pension contributions are credited to notional pension savings accounts that are opened automatically upon receipt of the first payment and are not the property of employees, therefore, they cannot be inherited. Contributions that were paid for persons who left the system (lost citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan or died) will be distributed among the remaining participants and will be paid for life.4) How to check the available amount for lump sum pension payments for improving housing conditions and/or treatment?Information on the amount of pension savings available for making lump sum pension benefit payments (LSPBP) at the expense of compulsory pension contributions (CPC), as well as for transferring to the trust management of the investment portfolio manager at the expense of CPC, compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC), voluntary pension contributions (VPC) can be obtained in the following ways:in your personal account on the UAPF website;in your personal account in the UAPF mobile application;on the eGov.kz web portal and in the eGov mobile application.Step-by-step instructions are posted on the enpf.kz website 5) How can a contributor control his pension savings?When opening an account in UAPF, the method of providing information on the status of accounts is determined by default through the personal account on the enpf.kz website or in the БЖЗҚ/ЕНПФ mobile application. This opportunity is also provided to persons who have previously opened accounts. When applying for the first time, it is enough to go through a simple registration procedure.Contributors can also receive information on the status of accounts through the e-government portal egov.kz.If contributors (beneficiaries) have previously chosen the notification methods "by e-mail" or "via postal services", then these methods will be valid until the account holders change them themselves (through their personal account or at the UAPF office). In this case, you will receive information on the status of your accounts only if the UAPF information system indicates a current e-mail address or residential address.According to the law, in the event of a change in e-mail address or residential address, it is necessary to notify UAPF within 10 calendar days. Otherwise, the message sent to the previous address (envelope with the statement) will be returned to UAPF and the Fund will not send (deliver) any further funds until the contributor (beneficiary) is notified of the new address.You can also update your details, including your email address or residential address, in your personal account on the website or in the UAPF mobile application.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/917864

Akim of the region Abai Nurlan Urankhaev visited the State Philharmonic named after Amre Kashaubayev in Semey and got acquainted with the current activities of the creative team. The Philharmonic Society with an 80-year history has been located in the building of the former Yenlik-Kebek cinema since 2020. However, the company that operated the cinema on trust management rights until 2019 has not carried out repairs.Since the transfer of the building to the Philharmonic, ongoing repairs of the roof, the small hall and the water supply system have been carried out. In addition, the long-standing problem with starting the heating system has been solved. The building has a large hall with 259 seats and a small hall with 180 seats.After examining the building inside and out, the head of the region listened to the suggestions of the director of the Philharmonic. The director of the institution noted the need to create individual halls for rehearsals of artists."This is one of the historical buildings of our city with a unique architectural style. We must modernize it, preserving its original appearance, so that it meets the expectations of the public. It is also necessary to improve the area around the building. The issue of building a new building on the territory of the institution should be worked out in detail," the governor of the region emphasized.The head of the region gave specific instructions to the responsible persons on these issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/918337

Semey International Airport expands the possibilities for convenient and safe passenger service. To ensure unhindered access for people with limited mobility, an outpatient elevator was purchased."An outpatient elevator is not just an equipment, but a complex technique. Similar equipment is used in other cities of our country, but mostly it is made abroad. We have ambulift, a domestic product. The equipment was assembled by STAHLBAU LLP and purchased with the support of the regional akimat. Today, for the first time, tests were conducted for passengers of the Almaty-Semey flight. Now the elevator will be used daily," said Gazizbek Samatov, Director of the airport.The ambulatory elevator is designed for boarding and disembarking passengers with limited mobility on board an aircraft. This specialized equipment ensures safe and high-quality passenger service.At the end of last year, the airport, with the support of the regional akimat, also received a modern bus with a capacity of 110 people.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/918340

A meeting was held in Astana under the chairmanship of the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev with the participation of the President of the Kazakh-Italian Trade Association Marco Beretta. The meeting continued the Minister's trade and economic mission to Italy, held in October 2024.The main topic of the discussion was the prospects for further development of trade and economic relations and an increase in the volume of bilateral trade between Kazakhstan and Italy. Special attention is paid to the need to establish export-import supply chains between Kazakhstan and Italy, as well as other countries.According to the results of 11 months of 2024, the trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Italy amounted to 18.2 billion US dollars. Exports from Kazakhstan to Italy increased by 27.3% during this period and amounted to 17 billion US dollars.Minister Arman Shakkaliyev noted the key role of air cargo transportation in ensuring reliable logistics. Kazakhstan, due to its strategic geographical location and the dynamic development of airport infrastructure, provides ample opportunities for efficient cargo delivery. Currently, cargo flights to Kazakhstan are operated by the Italian air cargo company Neos.The parties also discussed the interest of the Italian industrial company Ansaldo in localizing the production of electric turbines in Kazakhstan. This project can be an important step in strengthening Kazakhstan's industrial potential and deepening economic partnership with Italy.Following the meeting, the parties expressed mutual interest in organizing the Kazakh-Italian business forum, which is scheduled to be held this year. The forum is expected to bring together about 100 companies and more than 200 business representatives from both countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/918639

In 2024, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation launched the implementation of 137 projects for the development of water management facilities in Kazakhstan. The development of 201 design estimates has also begun.In particular, work is underway to restore and improve more than 700,000 hectares of irrigated land, as well as the construction and reconstruction of canals with a total length of about 7,000 km."The work is carried out in accordance with the Water Resources Management System Development Concept for 2024-2030 and the Integrated Water Industry Development Plan for 2024-2028. These documents also provide for many other measures to reduce unproductive losses and accumulate additional volumes of water. For example, in 2024, the reconstruction of the Aktobe reservoir was completed, the construction of the Baydibek Ata and Karakuys reservoirs in the Turkestan region began, as well as the reconstruction of the Kapchagai and Kirov reservoirs," Gulmira Imasheva, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Regulation, Protection and Use of Water Resources at the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/918080

The Department of Land Resources Management of the West Kazakhstan region of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan established during the inspection the fact of non-use of a land plot with an area of 2,895 hectares. The site, located in the city of Uralsk, was allocated to JSC for the construction of the building.As a result of the inspection, the land user was issued an order to eliminate violations during the year. However, the requirements of the regulation were not fulfilled.The Department has drawn up a protocol on an administrative offense in accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 462 of the Administrative Code. A fine was imposed on the land user by a court decision, and the land was returned to state ownership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/918577

An accumulation of juvenile fish has been revealed at the Baksai water canal in Atyrau region.As of 19:00 hoursOn January 15, 2025, more than 1.8 million juvenile fish were rescued.Live juveniles are released into the Zhaiyk River, located 55 km from this canal. 60 people are taking part in the rescue. Among them are representatives of the akimat, military personnel, volunteers, fishing industry entities, 12 pieces of equipment are involved.During the rescue, the fish was in a semi-drowsy state due to the low dissolved oxygen content in the water caused by icing of the channel. When fish are released into the Zhaiyk River, their recovery and activation are observed.At the same time, work is underway to collect dead juveniles.The situation has been taken under special control.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/918611

In 2024, Kazakhstan began implementing a pilot project to place a government order for preschool education and training using the voucher financing methodology. Today, this system operates in cities such as Taraz (Zhambyl region), Turkestan, Shymkent, Uralsk and Astana. The pre-school Education voucher financing project provides access to government procurement for all pre-school organizations, including newly opened ones, provided they meet the established requirements. The main advantages are that parents are given the opportunity to choose a kindergarten on their own, which encourages healthy competition among both private and public preschool organizations. The system provides for a condition that ensures, first of all, transparency of the entire financing process, when "the money goes for the child, and not for the institution." The new system allows not only to simplify the procedure of queuing for a place in kindergarten, but also eliminates the factors of "catching places" and "rolling back numbers." It should be noted that one of the principles of voucher financing is to create dynamic competition and, consequently, improve the quality of services. The gradual scaling of the voucher financing system across the country is planned from 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/917959

Today, teachers from Turkestan watched the film "Ustaz", which was published with the support of the Ministry of Education and science of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Deputy akim of Turkestan region Yertay Altayev, director of the film Duman Altynbekuly, producer Abil Adilbek and actors who played the main roles spoke at the presentation of the film in the region, noting the high authority of great teachers in society.- Today, the requirements of the new age are increasing, education and education of the younger generation, which is able to compete with the countries of the world, has reached a new level. We are not without pride. The film" teacher " delves into every moment of this great profession, which is full of difficulties and fun. Today's film "teacher" once again proves that the name of the teacher is the greatest and most valuable profession. The film, which described the activities of the teacher without errors, consisting of great responsibility to the students and important steps towards their education and upbringing, is shown to teachers in all districts of the region,-said Ertai Kenzhebekovich.The script of the film, created by the famous journalist Beisen Kuranbek, was written by the wife of the deceased Gulmira Zerbay. The work tells about the experiences of a teacher who returned to his village and began teaching. The young specialist uses various approaches to instill in children a desire for knowledge. Inspires students to achieve a dream-goal.It should be noted that the purpose of the film is to raise the status of a teacher in society. The full-length film was filmed in the Semirechye region for almost a month.Press service of the Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/918325

In the Turkestan region, work is underway to improve infrastructure and gas supply. At the same time, systematic work is being done in Sairam district. Currently, 37 out of 42 settlements in the district are provided with natural gas. The construction of natural gas systems in the settlements of akarys and Oymauyt has been completed. These settlements will be connected after the completion of construction work due to their dependence on the pipeline of the settlements of Kutarys and Kyzalzhar. Last year, appropriate funds were allocated at the expense of the regional budget in the field of natural gas supply to settlements in the district, construction works are being carried out in the settlements of Kolkent, Kutarys and Kyzylzhar.In the case of completion of construction works in these villages, the indicator of gas supply in the district will reach 100%. It should be noted that there are 3 gas distribution stations that distribute gas to all settlements. In particular, there are gas distribution stations "Samsonovka" located in the village of Akbulak, "Sverdlov" located in the village of Zhibek Zholy, "Zhanakokam" No. 20 located in the village of Nurzhankorgan.In addition, there is a serious problem in the supply of drinking water. Last year, funds were provided for 14 facilities in Sairam district at the expense of the district budget for the supply of permanent drinking water to settlements, and today the construction of facilities has been completed. At the expense of the regional budget, the construction of drinking water in the village of Zhibek Zholy is completed, and the construction of 2 facilities is scheduled for this year. Major repairs of the water supply network in the village of Zhibek Zholy are carried out through the program "Auyl – El besigi".To date, construction and installation works have been completed, and drinking water is constantly being supplied to the population. Also, the construction of the drinking water system of the village of Karabulak is carried out in accordance with the production schedule. This year, work on the construction of drinking water pipes in the villages of Nurzhankorgan and Kozhakorgan in Arys rural district will be completed.Press service of the Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/918334

According to the instructions of the head of state Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, this year it is planned to build 19 million square meters of housing in the country. At the same time, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of the First Deputy akim of Turkestan region Zulpykhar Zholdasov. It was attended by the heads of the housing sector, akims of districts and cities through video-selector communication. The Majilis discussed the issues of housing coverage of the population of the region, the issuance of housing certificates to cover the down payment on mortgages, the provision of apartments to needy citizens of socially vulnerable categories, the solution of housing issues, including the introduction of mechanisms for subsidizing rent, the implementation of new changes in the law, and discussed the current state."As you know, the head of state signed the law of the Republic of Kazakhstan" "on amendments and additions to some legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on housing policy reform""." According to the new law, it is necessary to conduct explanatory work among the population. The president pays special attention to the construction of housing. Develop a project in this direction, – said Zulpykhar Sansyzbayuly.Last year, 1,174 families were provided with communal housing. And by the end of this year, it is planned to provide 578 rental apartments and 2,078 mortgage apartments to citizens who are on the waiting list for housing. In general, since the establishment of the Turkestan region, in the period from 2018 to 2024, 7,567 families on the waiting list have been provided with communal housing. It was also noted that it is necessary to actively conduct housing construction and attract investors. The issues raised at the meeting will be included in the minutes, and the progress will be under the control of the management. Support from the state for subsidizing rent and providing preferential mortgage loans will continue.Recall that in November last year, the president signed the law "on the reform of housing legislation". According to the new law, from May 24 this year, regardless of the category, citizens who do not have housing in their name for the last 5 years will be able to queue for housing.Press service of the Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/918603

Within the framework of the Republican environmental campaign "Clean Kazakhstan", initiated by the head of state Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, on behalf of the Akim of Zhetysai district Serik Mamytov, mass subbotniks were held in all rural districts, towns, cities of the district.During the Subbotnik, which involved about 500 residents and local entrepreneurs, 15 pieces of equipment, the territory of Parks and flower beds, historical monuments was cleared of grass, dead trees, streets and ditches were removed from solid household waste. The roots of the trees were whitewashed and seedlings were planted.– It is the duty of every citizen to keep the environment clean. In this regard, we invite all residents of the district to contribute to maintaining cleanliness and protecting nature. The Subbotnik will be held not only on the appointed days, but also throughout the year, when each resident will clean their yard and Circle, – said the mayor of the district.Press service of the Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/918605

The "Open Akimat" office of the Turkestan regional akimat is holding personal receptions of residents of the region according to the approved schedule. Today, for the first time, Deputy Akim of the region Beisenbai Tazhibayev personally received residents in the areas under his supervision and listened to their problems. Residents of the city of Turkestan and the Zhetysai, Sauran, Keles, and Otrar districts came to the reception. Most of them raised the issue of receiving social assistance, employment, loan repayment, and creating a favorable environment for people with disabilities. In addition, issues related to health and education were raised, and proposals were made to finance short-term training. A number of issues, such as public employment and social assistance, were resolved at the same time. Beisenbai Tazhibayev said that the issues raised would not be ignored and explained their legitimacy. He gave relevant instructions to the responsible persons and began to monitor the implementation process. Press service of the akim of the Turkestan region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/918607

The "Karaganda" photo club has organized its first exhibition this year. It will feature works by the famous Karaganda photographer Yuri Varygin in the style of abstractionism and subrealism. The opening ceremony will be held on January 16 at 4:00 PM at the Temirtau Museum of Local Lore. Admission is free. The author's photo exhibition was called "A Special Garden." "How can we not lose the ability to think and analyze, dream, fantasize, and engage in creativity, while communicating with people? How can we save our wonderful planet? All these issues concern many people. They also concern the author of the photo exhibition, Yuri Varygin," the annotation says. The exhibition will last until February 5. The Temirtau Museum of Local Lore is located at: Metallurgter Avenue, 28/4.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/918304

In accordance with the instructions of the Organizing Committee for the preparation and holding of the "Games of the Future", a specialized Directorate was established on the basis of Kazsportinvest Joint Stock Company. The Directorate's task is to organize and hold the "Games of the Future" international multi-sports tournament, which will be held in Astana in 2026. The event, which will be initiated by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, will be a significant event in the country's sports. It should be noted that on October 13, 2024, at an official ceremony in Dubai (UAE), Kazakhstan was awarded the right to host the Phygital Games of the Future, a unique tournament combining traditional sports and e-sports, in 2026. In addition to Kazakhstan, Peru and Chile were also candidates for the organization of the 2026 competition.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/918091

The National Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan has organized a book exhibition "Shuagyn tokken ornekter" dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the Kazakh State Academic Philharmonic named after Zhambyl.The purpose of the exhibition is to introduce readers to the history and development of the Kazakh State Academic Philharmonic named after Zhambyl.The exhibition features more than 200 publications from the National Library's collection, including books, magazines, records, and CDs.The exhibition consists of two sections.The first section of "Philharmonic Society of Osu Zholy" presents literature containing biographical information and the history of the Kazakh Philharmonic.The second section "Zhambyl atyndagi kazak memlekettik akademiyalyk philharmoniyasy-bugingi" presents literature about the musical work of outstanding musicians and ensembles, as well as about the achievements of the Philharmonic.The book exhibition will run until February 28. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/917628

The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Unified Grant Operator, announces the launch of a grant competition for non-governmental organizations in 2025.The purpose of the competition is to support civil initiatives and involve civil society institutions in addressing key social issues.As part of the competition, NGOs can submit projects in two main areas: "Support for youth policy and children's initiatives" and "Assistance in solving family, demographic and gender issues."There are nine priority areas in total:- Promotion of zero tolerance for offenses and corruption.- Improving financial literacy and preventing youth creditworthiness.- Rehabilitation and adaptation of youth who have served a criminal sentence.- Prevention of ludomania (gambling addiction).- Fight against drug addiction and drug crime among young people.- Civil and patriotic education of the younger generation.- Organization of an online psychological service for Family Support Centers.- Prevention of domestic violence through media promotion.- Promotion of family and traditional values, increasing the responsibility of parents for the upbringing of children.Detailed information about the competition and documentation are available on the official website: cisc.kz . Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/917765

The importance of the program is being widely promoted among schoolchildren and students in the district and rural areas. For example, an environmental hour called "Let's keep our homeland clean!" was organized for students of the district at the Karmakshy Agrarian and Technical College. According to the director of the educational institution, Bauyrzhan Seidulla, such events have great educational value.On the initiative of the head of state, the "Clean Kazakhstan" program has been implemented since last year. The youth of the Karmakshy district are also actively participating in it. Our boys and girls clean public places from garbage, help clean up the yards of veterans, and plant trees. Through the program, we are instilling in the younger generation an ecological culture and responsibility for our homeland," noted the college director S. Seidulla.Today, a drawing competition on the theme "Ecology through the eyes of children" is also being held in the schools of the Karmakshy district. The best works are presented at school exhibitions.“Such events contribute to the formation of care for nature, hard work, and responsibility for the environment in children,” says Gulzira Erkebayeva, director of school-lyceum No. 250 named after T. Komekbayev. “Children are happy to participate in cleaning classrooms, cleaning up garbage, and planting trees in the schoolyard. Open lessons and classroom hours focused on environmental education are one of the important areas of work with our children.”Today, as part of the “We are for a clean region” program, sanitary cleaning of the central square and “Tagzym” alley is also being carried out in the center of the Zhalagash district. Employees of government agencies, volunteers, and local residents are participating in it. In addition, in the village of Zhalagash, the next action "Let's honor veterans" was organized by activists of the youth resource center."It has become a tradition for us to help villagers, including veterans of the rear, pensioners, and lonely elderly people. We clean their yards from garbage, whiten trees, and clean their houses. Elders always thank us for our good deeds and give us their blessings. This is the highest award for us. After all, "Clean Kazakhstan" is not only the cleanliness of our streets and yards, but first of all, it is the purity and kindness of our hearts and actions," says the head of the center, Askhat Akhmetzhanov.It should be noted that since the start of the "Clean Kazakhstan" environmental event in the region, about 730,000 residents of the region have participated. More than 27,000 tons of garbage were removed, 505 squares and parks, 225 historical and cultural monuments, 791 social facilities, 4,596 industrial and business facilities, 322 water facilities, and 47,451 yards and streets were cleaned. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/917385