On January 16, Almaty hosted the grand opening of a monument to the outstanding opera singer, actor, and teacher Ermek Serkebayev.The opening ceremony was attended by Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva, Mayor of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev, brother of the singer Murat Serkebayev and son Baygali Serkebayev, as well as representatives of the creative intelligentsia, residents and guests of the city.The monument is located on Abylai Khan Avenue in front of the Kurmangazy Kazakh State Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments.Minister Aida Balayeva noted that by unveiling the monument, Kazakhstan pays tribute to its great son and expressed the hope that his rich spiritual heritage will forever remain in the memory of the people."Ermek Serkebayev possessed a rare talent and high professionalism, which allowed him to win the sincere love of millions of art fans. Today, it is difficult for us to imagine Kazakh opera without Ermek Serkebayev. His biography is a whole chapter in the cultural history of our country. Not everyone knows that he led an active social and political life and made a great contribution to the formation and strengthening of our Independence. Let's not forget that Ermek Bekmukhamedovich became the founder of a dynasty of gifted musicians – children and grandchildren continue his work with dignity and glorify Kazakh art in different countries," said the Minister of Culture and Information.The head of the department expressed special gratitude to the sculptors who embodied the image of Ermek Serkebayev in bronze – Aidos Burkitbayev, Timur Ermukhametov, Akylbek Ormanbekov and Kuanysh Asylbai. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/918720

On January 16, a solemn ceremony of awarding state scholarships to literary and artistic figures living in Almaty was held in Almaty with the participation of the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva.In accordance with the decree of the Head of State, 75 people became their owners in 2024.Aida Balayeva congratulated the Almaty fellows and noted their significant contribution to the development of Kazakh culture. The creative intelligentsia, the Minister stressed, plays a key role in preserving cultural identity, strengthening unity and promoting national values."President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev pays special attention to strengthening the national spirit, emphasizing its enormous role and potential in building modern statehood. His annual messages to the people, initiatives at the National Kurultai and interviews are full of key values such as Independence and Patriotism, Unity and Harmony, Justice and Responsibility, Law and Order, Creativity and Innovation. Strengthening interethnic harmony and instilling decent values to the younger generation is our common task," the minister said.Aida Balayeva noted that all the President's initiatives are primarily aimed at forming national unity, strengthening the state and improving the well-being of citizens."You, the master of culture, have a great responsibility in raising the status of statehood. And we have no doubt that cultural figures have been and remain a reliable support for the Head of State, a guide to his ideas. The state, in turn, will continue to provide systematic support to artists," the minister concluded.The scholarship holders included such prominent cultural figures as Asanali Ashimov, Bibigul Tulegenova, Olzhas Suleimenov, Iranbek Orazbayev, Nurgali Nusipzhan, Tungishbai Jamankulov, Meruert Utekeshova, Amandos Akanaev, Dulat Isabekov, Tolen Abdikuly, Tatiana Tarskaya, Gulver Razieva and many others. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/919070

Today, on January 15, Akim of Mangystau region Nurdaulet Kilybai held a meeting with representatives of agriculture and discussed measures for the development of the industry.The meeting was attended by heads of government agencies, akims of cities and districts, representatives of Kazmunaygas JSC and KTZ, and farm owners.During the four-hour meeting, issues of agricultural development, improving infrastructure, increasing subsidies and benefits, efficient use of pastures, providing telephone service to livestock settlements, and others were discussed.The governor of the region said that all the issues raised would not be ignored and said that the necessary measures for the development of agriculture would be taken within the framework of the law.— Agriculture is the ancestral occupation of our great—grandfathers. The problems of citizens raised will not be ignored. All proposals will be carefully considered and appropriate measures will be taken," said Nurdaulet Kilybai.The Mayor stressed that the issues raised at today's meeting will not be removed from the agenda, and also instructed the relevant managers to report monthly on the progress of work until the final solution of the problem. In addition, the head of the region gave the responsible persons a number of specific instructions.Press service of Akim of Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/918871

Today, on January 16, Akim of Mangystau region Nurdaulet Kilybai personally received participants in the shared-equity construction of apartment complexes in Aktau, and citizens who came to discuss housing issues.Representatives of law enforcement agencies, the Department of Construction, Architecture and Urban Planning, as well as heads of the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection participated in the meeting with residents.The shareholders said that housing construction has been suspended, while the basic requirements for the construction process have not been met.One of the citizens who came to the reception asked for help in the criminal case opened against his son, who was the director of a construction company, and asked to consider the possibility of providing appropriate support measures.Akim of the region Nurdaulet Kilybai said that the requirements for construction companies will be strengthened in accordance with the law, and set specific tasks for responsible institutions to take appropriate measures to protect the interests of participants in shared-equity construction.Press service of Akim of Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/919096

Modern society is facing a growing number of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety disorders, burnout, bullying, and stressful situations. It is especially difficult for children to adapt to these changes, which makes psychological support necessary. To help children, parents and teachers, the JAN AHUAL psychological center was opened in Aktobe, the purpose of which is to create a safe and comfortable environment for all participants in the educational process.The JAN AHUAL Center was established by the decree of the Akimat of Aktobe region No. 125 dated May 6, 2024. Its main goal is to develop a unified system of psychological services at the regional level aimed at preserving and strengthening the psychological well—being of students, pupils, teachers and their families. Since its opening, the center's specialists have conducted more than 600 consultations, helping clients cope with anxiety, bullying, conflicts and other stressful factors.Parents who have contacted the center have noted positive changes in their children, such as improved academic performance, increased self-esteem, and reduced family conflict. One of the most striking examples is a teenager with an anxiety disorder who, after consultations, became more confident, established relationships with classmates and achieved academic success. It should be noted that the center provides the possibility of anonymous treatment: online consultations via chat or video call without specifying personal data."Seeking psychological help is a way of taking care of yourself and your family. The sooner you ask for help, the sooner you can find a solution to the problem. We guarantee confidentiality and do everything to make our clients feel comfortable and confident. Even if you are in doubt, start with a consultation to understand how we can help you," said Aibek Aitbaganbetov, director of the center.Contacts of the center for children and parents: 8 702 031 25 22 — A 24-hour emergency hotline where you can get help while maintaining complete confidentiality.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/918968

Katarzhina Vaviernia, the Permanent Representative of the UNDP in Kazakhstan, visited our region today. During the meeting, Akim of North Kazakhstan Gauez Nurmukhambetov and Katarzhina Vaviernia discussed key issues of strengthening cooperation between the region and the UNDP, as well as prospects for further work.The UNDP and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan are actively cooperating to promote sustainable economic growth in the regions. In its work, UNDP uses an integrated approach that helps attract and scale private investment through relatively small amounts of donor funds, thereby creating a multiplier effect that promotes sustainable development. For example, in the North Kazakhstan region, UNDP has supported the implementation of more than 10 SME projects interested in the introduction of green technologies. And $1 million of donor funds used through financial instruments helped attract more than $3 million in private investment.At the meeting, Katarzyna Vaviernia proposed launching a joint pilot project to integrate sustainable economic development into regional planning. This project provides for the development of a five-year territorial development program that will take into account landscape planning, adaptation to climate change, the promotion of sustainable agriculture, the development of green value chains, the conservation of biodiversity and the integration of the climate agenda into planning processes at the regional level."We support this initiative and are interested in implementing a pilot project. Measures aimed at increasing agricultural productivity, improving resilience to climate risks and effective prevention of natural disasters are particularly important for our region. This meeting allowed us to compare hours and identify ways to expand cooperation with the UNDP. I am confident that through joint efforts we will be able to achieve significant results and accelerate the implementation of sustainable and innovative solutions that will have a positive impact on the development of our region," the head of the region wrote on social networks.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/918697

Projects to improve the road infrastructure and develop the transport system are being actively implemented in the Almaty region. In 2024, 5.4 km of new roads were built, 143.2 km of average repairs and 2.4 km of major repairs were carried out. An important step was the construction of access roads to 12 schools within the framework of the Comfortable School project, which provided convenient access for residents and students. Two automated weighing stations have been installed to help protect the road surface from overloads and maintain its operational qualities.To improve safety on the region's roads, pit repairs were carried out on an area of 90,000 square meters, 1,200 km of roads were marked and pedestrian crossings were equipped. An important element of the modernization were 946 new road signs, 29 strobe lights and 9 traffic lights. 4 km of metal barrier fences were also installed, which significantly increased the level of protection for road users. Joint raids revealed 76 violations, which helped strengthen control in the transportation sector.Special attention is paid to the development of public transport. During the year, the region's fleet was replenished with 44 new buses, 27 of which were manufactured in Kazakhstan. This became possible thanks to the leasing program of the Industrial Development Fund. 18 new intra-district and one inter-regional routes have been introduced, covering 47 settlements. In the coming years, it is planned to continue updating transport to make the region more convenient and comfortable for residents and visitors of the region. Major repairs of 5 bridges and the construction of a highway are also planned for 2025, 126.2 km average, 26 km major repairs of highways of regional significance.In addition, work is planned to ensure road safety and install automated measuring stations. Design and estimate documentation is being developed for the comprehensive plan of socio-economic development of the city of Konayev and for major repairs of emergency bridges.In the future, a budget application will be sent to the meeting on the allocation of the local budget in May this year.According to paragraph 15 of the technical rules for the repair and maintenance of public roads up to RK 218-29-03, snow removal works, depending on the category of public roads, amount to category I – 2 hours, category II – 4 hours, category III – 5 hours, category IV – 6-12 hours, Category V – 16 hours. According to the above rules, snow removal works are carried out on time in winter.100 units of equipment, 9,232 tons of deicing material, 557 tons of fuel and lubricants were prepared for the maintenance of highways of regional significance, 117 units of equipment, 10,625 tons of deicing material, 333 tons of fuel and lubricants were prepared for the maintenance of highways of regional significance.During the winter period, snow removal works on public roads are under constant control of the Akimat of the Almaty region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/918732

The Air Accident Investigation Commission of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan continues to work to determine the causes of the incident.Before the publication of the Preliminary Report, the Commission will not comment on data from the Internet that does not have any official source.The Commission will publish a Preliminary Report in accordance with the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the requirements of Annex 13 of the ICAO. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/919023

In 2024, 250 organ transplants were performed in Kazakhstan, of which 227 were from a living donor and 23 from a postmortem donor.This is a significant achievement in the field of healthcare in our country, which gives many patients a chance at life., Statistics from 2012:Since the beginning of the transplant program in 2012, 2,800 donor organ transplants have been performed in Kazakhstan. Of these:• 2,353 surgeries (84%) — from a living donor• 447 surgeries (16%) — from a post-mortem donorWhich organs were transplanted?• Kidneys — 2,078 transplants• Liver — 541 transplants• Heart — 98 transplants• Lungs — 22 transplants• Pancreas — 2 transplants• Cornea — 59 transplantsWaiting for a transplant:Currently, there are 4,113 people (95 children) on the transplant waiting list in Kazakhstan, of whom 3,672 need kidney transplants, 184 people are waiting for a donated liver and 138 people are waiting for a heart.Organ transplantation is not just a medical procedure, it is a chance for a new life for many people. Each case of organ transplantation is not only a high—class medical work, but also an act of kindness and mutual assistance.Thanks to the efforts of doctors and the willingness of donors, we save lives and give hope for the future.If you want to become a donor and help those who need it, your help can be a crucial step for someone's life. Details and consultations can be obtained at the medical institutions at the place of residence.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/918164

A QAR FEST snowman contest will be held in Astana from January 15 to February 15 on the banks of the Yesil River as part of the Taza Kazakhstan campaign, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The terms of participation are as follows:Create a unique snowman that matches the theme of the environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan";Take a picture of your work;Post the image on your Instagram page by February 15 and add the hashtags #TazaKazakstan and #QarFestSaryarqa. Also, don't forget to mark the @saryarqa.audany page.Snowmen can be made on the banks of the Yesil River, near the skating rink.The authors of the best works will be awarded with diplomas and memorable gifts.QAR FEST is a great opportunity to show your creativity, support environmental initiatives and give the capital a special winter mood.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918025

The Zhas Enbekshiler project was launched in Astana to increase the prestige of working professions in the capital's colleges, the official website of the akimat of the city reports.According to Mayra Sembina, Deputy director of the Higher College of Astana Polytechnic, more than 40 events are planned at the educational institution, which cover six priority areas for the implementation of the program of the Year of Working Professions of the capital.Among them, the most significant is the international Polytech Generation 2025 festival, which will be held in May this year."This will be the first international festival dedicated to popularizing working professions and creating a positive image of technical specialties. We expect the participation of polytechnic colleges not only from Kazakhstan, but also from the world's leading secondary specialized educational institutions," said Mayra Sembina.College students have been active since the beginning of the year, participating in the development of promising projects.The winners of the republican Olympiads and participants of the hackathon in Pavlodar, Sayat Zhunusov, Asanali Babayev and Adil Altynbek presented a project to identify fraudulent activities using generative neural networks."If a transaction takes place in one city, and a few minutes later in another, located far away, then this is regarded as an anomaly. Accordingly, an anomaly is a sign of fraudulent actions," said Sayat.In the future, the guys plan to actively develop their project in order to raise awareness of Kazakhstanis about the risks of online fraud and reduce the number of such threats."Astana Polytechnic students positively welcomed the initiative of the Year of Working Professions."We were glad when we learned that 2025 will be the Year of the Working Professions. I am also pleased that the work of the workers will be appreciated at a high level. This will not only raise the prestige of working professions, but also show their importance for the country's economy. We are proud that the students of our college will play an important role in the development of technical specialties," said Adil. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918036

In 2024, a Centralized archive was created in the capital's courts, where more than 103,000 criminal and civil cases were transferred for storage, including materials from 1949. Yeldos Zhumaksanov, head of the Department of Judicial Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Astana, spoke about these and other results of last year, as well as the immediate work plans, at a briefing in the Communications Service, the official website of the Akimat of the city reports."These changes have not only improved the working conditions of judges and staff, but also provided comfort for citizens who applied to the courts of the capital. We will continue to work on improving the infrastructure in 2025," said Yeldos Zhumaksanov.In May last year, a Centralized archive was created in the capital's courts. More than 103,000 criminal and civil cases have been deposited, including materials from 1949. To improve the efficiency of the archive, primary and repeated scientific and technical processing of documents was carried out.In 2024, the courts of Astana sent over 27,000 writ of execution."Improving the enforcement of court decisions is one of our priorities. According to the results of the reconciliation of unjustified refusals, 10 private bailiffs were brought to disciplinary responsibility. We will continue to improve this work," Zhumaksanov said.In 2025, the department plans to launch a new automated system "Torelik 2.0", which will be implemented in the second half of the year. This platform will make it possible to improve judicial processes, making them more transparent and convenient for citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918166

In 2024, 238 websites related to drug trafficking were blocked in Astana due to the prompt actions of the staff of the Department for Combating Drug Crime of the Astana City Police Department. This was announced at a briefing in the Communications service by the senior operative officer for particularly important cases of the Department for Combating Drug Crime of the Astana City Police Department, police Lieutenant Colonel Aliya Kibatkyzy, the official website of the city akimat reports."As part of the implementation of the Comprehensive Action Plan to Combat Drug Addiction in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2023-2025, over the reporting period of 2024, the DP units initiated more than 1,100 drug–related offenses, 405 criminal cases, of which 283 were initiated against persons involved in the sale of drugs. More than 300 kg of various types of narcotic drugs were seized from illegal traffic. 681 facts of drug violations related to "synthetic types of drugs" were revealed. Since the beginning of this year, 31 criminal cases in the field of Internet resources have been initiated under Articles 299-1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 238 drug site addresses have been blocked," she said.Aliya Kibatkyzy also explained the changes in criminal legislation regarding prosecution for drug crimes.Aliya Kibatkyzy also noted that this year, preventive measures are also being carried out jointly with government agencies, NGOs and law enforcement agencies, including actions, seminars, lectures, round tables, meetings, sports tournaments, contests, raids. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918224

On January 18-19, all Orthodox churches in Astana will celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord. In Astana, traditional Epiphany bathing will take place on the city beach near the embankment of the Capital's Park (near the Amphitheater), four fonts have been prepared for this, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Festive divine services, a traditional religious procession and mass bathing are planned in Astana on January 18-19.The holiday will be held in all Orthodox churches of the city: the Assumption Cathedral (Kuishi Dina St. 27), the St. Eleninsky Church (12 Republic Ave.), the Church of St. Seraphim of Sarov (8 Bogenbai Batyr Ave.).Bathing areas will be available from 20:00 hours on January 18 (after the consecration of the water) to 02:00 hours on January 19. Mass bathing will also continue from 08:00 a.m. on January 19 to 23:00 p.m. on January 19.The water rescue service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and employees of the Astana City Police Department will ensure the safety of residents during the religious ceremony. Ambulance crews will be on duty at the Epiphany bathing sites.We urge residents and guests of the capital to observe safety measures and take into account the weather conditions when swimming.It is important to remember the safety rules in the designated bathing areas: no more than 3 people should stand next to the font, diving should only be under the supervision of rescuers and paramedics. Before entering the water, you can do a warm-up, which will help you warm up, after the ceremony you should rub yourself with a towel, put on warm clothes and drink hot tea. If you feel any deterioration in your health during bathing, you should immediately contact the doctors on duty at the bathing site.In order to avoid accidents, rescuers warn that:- It is forbidden to swim in unequipped places without the presence of rescuers and doctors;- Do not leave children unattended. Even if a child is good at swimming, cold water and a stressful situation can throw him off balance.;- Do not dive into the water from the ice. This can lead to injury.;- Eliminate alcohol consumption. Immersion in icy water while intoxicated is fraught with severe hypothermia and other dangerous consequences.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918293

Since the beginning of 2025, modern corners of "Taza Kazakhstan" have appeared in many libraries in Astana. These corners contain books, magazines and information materials about environmental education, environmental protection, and the preservation of cultural sites, according to the official website of the capital's akimat.In addition, the corner includes a collection of books and scientific publications on ecology. Contests and meetings with young readers are also held.The Taza Kazakhstan Corner has become a vivid example of how knowledge and technology can be combined to form an environmentally conscious society. The renovation of the library is a great celebration both for those who create and for those who enjoy creativity," said Saule Rakhimova, head of the mass library No. 15.In particular, thematic book exhibitions are held: in the children's library No. 5 - "Taza Kazakhstan – Taza bolashaka zhol", in the children's library No. 8 - "We open the world of nature with a book", in the Specialized Library for blind and visually impaired citizens - "Tabigatty korgau – kasietti is", in the Central Children's and Youth Library library - "Ecology – el tagdyri".At the same time, lectures and workshops on ecology are held in libraries, joint clean-up days, landscaping of adjacent territories, and garbage collection are organized. All activities are aimed at improving the level of environmental literacy among the city's residents.The book collections are aimed at different age groups and include books for both independent and family reading.Detailed information about the 22 libraries in the city, addresses, phone numbers and opening hours is available on the official Instagram page — @kitap_qala_astana.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918231

About 200 schoolchildren will receive diplomas in working specialties in Astana this year, the official website of the Mayor's Office of the city reports.In 2023, a pilot project to improve the professional skills of high school students was launched at colleges in technical and vocational education. As part of the project, students who study at school in the morning attend a special educational institution in the afternoon that provides specialized professional education. A special feature of the program is that a high school student, in addition to studying at school, learns one specialty and after graduation receives a diploma with a certificate.The size of the training load does not exceed four hours per day. The amount of study time for education must be at least 48 credits. The training period is 1 year and 5 months.Three state colleges have been selected in the capital as part of the pilot project. Today, 156 students are studying and undergoing practical training in the specialties "maintenance and operation of motor vehicles", "sewing and fashion design", "cook".In May of this year, the first students of the project will be awarded a college diploma.The Astana Department of Education, the college and school administration, and parents monitor their children's academic performance on a monthly basis.It should be noted that in the Year of Working Specialties, the scale of the pilot project will be expanded.This year, the city's colleges are planning to accept more than 300 students who will study in the fields of seamstress, baker, cook, hairdresser, florist, mobile manufacturing specialist, electric and gas builder.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918492

At the initiative of the Astana Akimat, the amount of payments to WWII veterans for the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War has been increased 2.5 times. Thus, the capital's WWII veterans will receive 5 million tenge each. Today, 6 veterans live in the capital. In addition, payments will also be received by veterans who are equivalent in benefits to veterans of the Great Patriotic War (except for participants and invalids of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant) (military personnel who served during the Second World War, persons who took part in hostilities against Nazi Germany, citizens who worked during the siege in the city of Leningrad, minor prisoners of concentration camps, military personnel, persons with disabilities as a result of injury, persons whose disability was established as a result of a disaster at radiation disasters and accidents at civilian or military facilities, nuclear tests, and their children, whose disability is genetically related to radiation exposure of one of the parents) – in the amount of 45 MCI (176,940 tenge).Veterans of military operations on the territory of other states (except for veterans of military operations in Afghanistan) (military personnel who performed tasks in the Tajik-Afghan sector, in the international peacekeeping operation in Iraq, in the settlement of the interethnic conflict in Nagorno–Karabakh) - 45 MCI (176,940 tenge).Other persons covered by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Veterans" (home front workers, families of deceased servicemen, spouse of a deceased disabled person of the Second World War – in the amount of 15 MCI (58,980 tenge).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/918518

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