Kuanysh Serkazinovich Suleimenov was born on September 14, 1973 in the town of Sharminsky district of Semipalatinsk region. He graduated from Semey Shakarim State University with a degree in History Teacher, Kazakh State Law University with a degree in Jurisprudence, and Semey Shakarim State University with a degree in Livestock Production Technology. He holds a Master's degree in Livestock Production technology.He started his career as a coach at the Parus youth club on the staff of the trade union committee of the Shalabai breeding plant in the Zharminsky district of Shalabai village. From 1990 to 1991, he was a graphic designer at the Aua Rai small enterprise in Semey. From 1993 to 1994, he was a logistics forwarder for the Shaizada cooperative in the Zhambyl region. From 1994 to 1995 – Director of the small private enterprise "Gulzhan" in Almaty. From 1995 to 1996, he was the head of the circle at the N.Krupskaya secondary school, Shalabai village, Zharminsky district.From 1996 to 2001, he was the military supervisor at the N.Krupskaya secondary school, Shalabai village, Zharminsky district. From 2001 to 2006– he was the director of the N.Krupskaya secondary school in the village of Shalabai, Zharminsky district. From 2006 to 2022 – General Director of the Limited liability partnership "Shalabai", in the village of Shalabai, Zharminsky district.Prior to his current appointment, he served as chairman of the maslikhat of the Abai region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/907533

Akim of the region Abai Nurlan Urankhaev held a meeting with talented schoolchildren and students of the region. The meeting was attended by 50 students of secondary schools and 20 college students – winners of intellectual Olympiads, scientific projects, as well as sports and creative competitions.The event was held in the format of free communication, where the guys were able to talk about their achievements, share ideas and suggestions for the development of the region. Nurlan Urankhaev listened attentively to each participant, giving useful advice and noting the importance of youth's contribution to the future of the region."You are the future of our region and the country. Your success in studies, science, sports, and creativity is an example of how perseverance and talent can help you achieve great things. For our part, we will do our best to support your initiatives and create more opportunities for your development. There is a creative industries park in the region where you can implement your projects," the head of the region emphasized.The participants of the event received commemorative cash certificates on behalf of the akim of the region.It should be noted that 114 prizes were won at the republican Olympiads, including 21 gold, 33 silver and 60 bronze medals. For the second year in a row, Adilkhan Adilanov, a student of the Peredenovskaya secondary school, received a gold medal at the Mathematics Olympiad for rural schoolchildren. This year, he also won a grant to study at the university.The students of the region showed outstanding results in robotics: more than 600 students won regional, more than 50 national, and 25 international competitions. The achievements include 3rd place in Indonesia, 2nd place in Turkey, 1st place in Singapore, and the Grand Prix in China in the "Best Robot" nomination. At the International military-patriotic Youth Rally "Aibyn-2024", teams of students from the region took 2nd and 3rd places in the team competition.In addition, at the republican WorldSkills championship, the team of the Abai region won the 1st place in the national competition. The team's results include 2 gold, 6 silver, 4 bronze medals and 7 medallions. The participants of last year's championship received the best nomination at the World Championship in France.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/907568

Talgat Batyrovich Muratov was born on January 28, 1972 in the Almaty region. He has three higher educations. In 2007, he graduated from the Kazakh National Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering with a degree in Expert Appraiser, in 2015 from the Kazakhstan Innovation University with a degree in Law, and in 2018 from the Kazakh University of Communications with a degree in Engineering and Technology.He started his career in 1993, as an executive director at Stroydetal in Semipalatinsk. Later, he worked as an economist at Semey Agricultural Machinery LLP, Deputy Director of Comfort-Express LLP, and director of the branch of Mining and Metallurgical Equipment Design Bureau LLP.From 2012 to 2014 - Deputy General Director of the Limited Liability Partnership "Shygys Samgau". From May to September 2014, he was the head of the department of the Retail center of the Semey branch of ATF Bank Joint Stock Company. From 2014 to 2015, he was the chief specialist of the Department of Construction, Architecture and Urban Planning of Beskaragai district. From 2016 to 2018, he was the head of the Department of Architecture, Urban Planning and Construction of the Zharminsky district. From 2018 to 2022 – Deputy akim of the Zharminsky district.Prior to his current appointment, he held the position of akim of Beskaragai district.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/907717

Akim of the region Abai Nurlan Urankhaev held a meeting with veterans of the Afghan war, where he listened to their suggestions.The veterans voiced a number of social issues that require attention. In particular, they asked to consider the possibility of providing benefits for travel on public transport, treatment in sanatoriums and assistance in obtaining housing.In addition, the veterans asked for support in paying for utilities and repairing the monument in honor of the participants of the Afghan war."We are aware of your problems, and we never leave veterans without attention. But it is necessary to understand that all actions are carried out within the framework of legislation. Taking into account our resources, we will gradually resolve the issues you have raised together with you," the head of the region emphasized.At the end of the meeting, the veterans expressed their willingness to participate in the education of young people, support patriotic projects and actively participate in public life. Today, over 600 participants of the Afghan war live in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/907933

Today, akim of the region Abai Nurlan Urankhaev met with the region's activists. At the meeting, he introduced the new leaders appointed to key positions. Among them are Chairman of the regional maslikhat Shalkar Baybekov, deputy akim of the region Kuanysh Suleimenov, akim of Semey Talgat Muratov and akim of Beskaragai district Nurbek Koshkarbayev.Addressing the new leaders, Nurlan Urankhaev wished them success in their work and expressed confidence that they would make a significant contribution to the development of the region. In turn, the head of the region expressed gratitude to his former colleagues, Adilbek Musabayev and Nurbol Nursagatov, who were relieved of their posts due to the transfer to another one, for their hard work and dedication."In a short time, many tasks have been completed in the region. However, we still have more things to do. We must systematically continue the work that has been started and implement the planned projects together," Nurlan Urankhayev stressed.At the end of the meeting, Nurbol Nursagatov thanked his colleagues and residents of Semey for their support and teamwork.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/907937

Since the beginning of December this year, more than 250 agricultural fairs have been held in the regions of Kazakhstan, which were attended by about a million citizens.Such data was announced at a meeting on price stabilization for basic foodstuffs chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin. As noted by First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Aizhan Bizhanova, fairs have shown high demand among the population, imported volumes of products are almost completely sold out."Most potatoes were sold in the Karaganda region - 110 tons, in Almaty - 90 tons, 45 tons of potatoes were sold in Shymkent over the holiday weekend," the first Vice Minister noted. In parallel with the fairs, regional markets receive vegetables from stabilization funds. As announced by Vice Minister of Agriculture Yermek Kenzhekhanuly, as of December 19, 9.2 thousand tons of potatoes, 2.6 thousand tons of carrots, 2.8 thousand tons of onions and 2.1 thousand tons of cabbage were sold from the stabilization funds. The meeting also presented a timetable for the distribution of vegetables until May of this year, taking into account the needs of each region. According to the results of last week, the average price growth index for social food products was 0.1%, and since the beginning of the year it has been 1.1%. Following the meeting, Serik Zhumangarin instructed not to reduce the activity of fairs and strengthen control over compliance with trade legislation in order to prevent unjustified price increases on the eve of the New Year holidays.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/907570

18.12.ASTANANurzhan Nurzhigitov got acquainted with flood forecasting and modeling systems Tasqyn.gov.kz , Talsim and Delft-FEWS. The system Tasqyn.gov.kz It will allow you to prevent emergencies and make forecasts for making strategic decisions.important: According to the methodology, the authorized bodies enter into the information system such data as the water level in reservoirs, the volume of drainage and hydrometeorological forecasts. Based on the collected data, the system simulates possible flood scenarios.19.12.TURKESTAN REGIONVice Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Yerbolat Ibraikhanov met with the heads of agricultural enterprises of the region in the city of Zhetysai. This year's irrigation season was stable, and the local branch of Kazvodkhoz provided water to 274,000 hectares of the region's acreage.17.12.ASTANAThis year, more than 500 water industry workers have completed advanced training courses at specialized centers. This is 12% more than the initial plan.18.12.ASTANAThis year, about 470,000 hectares of acreage have been watered using water-saving technologies. In addition, 58,000 hectares of land have been leveled with a laser planner.The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has developed a Roadmap for water conservation for 2024-2026. The document provides for 39 events.20.12.ZHETISU AREAKazvodkhoz branch of Zhetisu region has updated special equipment for transportation of inert materials and building materials. The vehicles will be used during the reconstruction and repair of hydraulic structures and will ensure more efficient operation during floods.18.12.PAVLODAR REGIONTo prepare for the flood period, the branch of Kazvodkhoz in the Pavlodar region is carrying out routine repairs of dams and water outlets. Dams at four hydraulic structures have been repaired in the Shiderty estuary irrigation system. Silt, reeds and shrubs were also cleared.17.12.AKMOLA REGIONThe branch of Kazvodkhoz in the Akmola region has completed the repair of dams of the Alva estuary irrigation system. The work carried out will increase the safety and reliability of facilities, as well as ensure the retention of flood waters in the estuary irrigation system to ensure high yields.20.12.ZHAMBYL REGIONDuring the irrigation period of this year, five districts of Zhambyl region were provided with irrigation water from the transboundary rivers Shu and Talas. These are the Kordai, Merken, Bayzak, Zhambyl and Talas districts.LET'S NOTE: This year, 418 million cubic meters of water entered Kazakhstan through the Talas River instead of the projected 380 million cubic meters. This is 94.2 million cubic meters more than last year. According to the approved schedule, 165.3 million cubic meters of water were received along the Shu River, which is 29.7 million cubic meters more than a year earlier.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/907256

This year, a record amount of water has been collected in the country's reservoirs – more than 75 billion cubic meters. Of these, more than 12 billion cubic meters are flood water.The correct distribution of flood water allowed not only to fill reservoirs, but also to channel water into rivers and lakes that have been drying up in recent years, estuaries, natural pastures and other objects.Since the beginning of the year, Lake Balkhash has received 15.4 billion cubic meters of water, which is 4 billion cubic meters more than a year earlier. Of these, 3.3 billion cubic meters were received during the flood. The Caspian Sea has received 17 billion cubic meters of water since the beginning of the year. For the first time in 10 years, the Kapchagai reservoir in the Almaty region has filled to 100%, collecting more than 18 billion cubic meters of water.During the flood, 80 million cubic meters of water were sent to the Kamysh-Samara lakes of the West Kazakhstan region. 839 million cubic meters of water were sent from the Ulytau region to the Kyzylorda region. Due to this, for the first time in the history of observations, this water reached the lake systems of the Kyzylorda region through the Sarys River.In the south of the country, thanks to water diplomacy, clear water allocation and the introduction of water-saving technologies, it was also possible to improve the water balance.Thus, about 2.5 billion cubic meters of water were sent to the Northern Aral Sea this year, which is more than 400 million cubic meters more than in 2023. At the same time, the use of water-saving technologies allowed farmers in the Kyzylorda region to save 200 million cubic meters of water, which were also sent to the Northern Aral Sea.Since the beginning of the year, more than 4.7 billion cubic meters of water have been sent to the lake systems of the Kyzylorda region. For comparison, last year this figure was about 4.3 billion cubic meters."In the allocation of water resources, we are always looking for the right balance between the needs of the economy and the maintenance of ecosystems of water bodies. A lot of work has been done this year to preserve and restore large and small reservoirs without harming farmers and other water users. For example, about 11 billion cubic meters of water were supplied to the country's farms during the past irrigation period. Work in this area will be improved in the future. Among other things, by creating a new regulatory framework that gives priority to proper water management and consumption," said Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/907257

In the new issue of the Business Break section, Director of the HR Department Asia Baymurat spoke about the process of creating the ministry, the structure of the department and the selection of qualified specialists. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/907665

To receive flood waters in the spring, the Kazvodkhoz branch in the West Kazakhstan region has released 14 reservoirs, on average, by 50%. Today, the total free capacity in the reservoirs on the company's balance sheet is 247 million cubic meters.In addition, about 500 million cubic meters of water are planned to be sent to estuaries, lakes and reservoirs during the flood season."As of today, all reservoirs have been switched to winter mode. That is, we are preparing free containers for receiving flood waters. For example: we discharged 70% of the water from the Sholakankata reservoir, 60% from the Chagan reservoir, 65% from the Sulusai reservoir, and 50% from the Embulatov reservoir. The discharge of water from reservoirs for the safe passage of floods continues," said Rauan Khusainov, Director of the Kazvodkhoz branch in the West Kazakhstan region.Also, to prepare for the flood period, the West Kazakhstan branch carries out work on the procurement of inert and fuel and lubricants. Mechanized cleaning of 73.6 km-long canals was carried out, damage was repaired at 6 facilities and routine repairs were carried out at 13 hydraulic structures.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/907679

17 billion cubic meters of water have been sent to the Caspian Sea. There are 15.4 billion cubic meters of water in Lake Balkhash and 2.5 billion cubic meters of water in the Northern Aral Sea.For the first time in 10 years, the Kapchagai reservoir has filled to 100%, collecting more than 18 billion cubic meters of water.Since the beginning of the year, more than 4.7 billion cubic meters of water have been sent to the lake systems of the Kyzylorda region. 80 million cubic meters of water were sent to the Kamysh-Samara lakes of the West Kazakhstan region.For the first time, 839 million cubic meters of water were sent from the Ulytau region to the lake systems of the Kyzylorda region through the Sarys River.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/907681

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The results of the republican contest of video tutorials and video lectures "Panorama of pedagogical ideas – 2024", which started in April this year with the support of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, have been summed up. About 5,000 teachers took part in it, of which 108 won prizes. The aim is to summarize and popularize modern pedagogical experience and best practices of teachers' interaction in the field of early/functional literacy development of students on an interdisciplinary basis. The competition consists of two stages: regional and national. The videos were created in 12 areas, which were evaluated by members of the regional expert council according to seven criteria. "Representatives of the Orleu and external experts in the areas of the competition were involved in the work in the republican expert council. The competition evaluation procedure was open and transparent. The list of winners of the republican stage will be posted on the website and official accounts of the branches of our center," said Aidana Shilibekova, Chairman of the Board of the National Center for Advanced Training "Orleu". Thus, 102 teachers became holders of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree diplomas. The authors of the most viewed videos on YouTube were identified in each area. In addition, this year UNESCO evaluated the works of the contest participants for the first time, additionally awarding special awards in the areas of "Education in the spirit of global citizenship" and "Education in the field of climate change". This initiative has increased the quality and relevance of the competition, bringing its status closer to the international expert level.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/907809

The strategic session "The Future of tourism in Kazakhstan: strategies, challenges and solutions" was held in Astana. The participants discussed the key challenges of the industry, summed up the successes of 2024 and outlined development paths for the future.The session brought together more than 30 participants, including representatives of government agencies such as the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, heads of national companies, including Kazakh Tourism and Kazakh Invest, as well as leading international experts and representatives of the tourism industry of Kazakhstan. Representatives of Marriott International and Gratiya Advisory companies spoke among the international speakers, who shared the best international practices.Within the framework of the event, the results of the industry's work for 2024 were summed up: the flow of foreign tourists increased to 11.5 million people, which is almost twice as high as in 2023, the revenues of accommodation facilities increased by 27%, reaching 224 billion tenge, and promotion projects were successfully implemented, including the large-scale competition "Guide to Kazakhstan" and international campaigns with the participation of Kazakhstani celebrities who contributed to strengthening the country's image in the global tourism market."Since the beginning of the year, it is necessary to focus on strengthening the effectiveness of government support measures for private investors and business entities. It is also necessary to step up efforts to attract foreign direct investment in the tourism industry. In addition, it is important to work out the necessary amendments to regulatory legal acts and legislation to improve the engineering and infrastructure provision of resort areas, including roads, electricity and water supply," said Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerzhan Yerkinbayev.Special attention was paid to improving government support mechanisms, increasing the investment attractiveness of the industry and the role of Kazakh Tourism as a strategic driver.Following the session, the participants outlined concrete steps for the further development of tourism in Kazakhstan, including improving the functions of Kazakh Tourism, introducing new financing mechanisms and strengthening the country's position in the international tourism arena.The Ministry of Tourism and Sports expresses its gratitude to all participants for the constructive dialogue and cooperation, which will become the basis for the sustainable growth of the tourism industry in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/907952

Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zharasbayev held a reporting meeting with residents of Pavlodar region. The meeting was attended by representatives of local executive bodies, public activists, athletes, coaches, media representatives and others. During the meeting, the Deputy Minister reported on the main initiatives of the Ministry in the field of tourism and sports, as well as on the updated draft law "On Physical Culture and Sports". Serik Zharasbayev noted that the new draft law, adopted in the first reading by the Mazhilis, introduced important changes aimed at developing children's and mass sports, increasing transparency of financing and strengthening the role of national sports. <block quote> "An open and fair allocation of resources in the field of sports is the basis for educating a new generation of champions and creating favorable conditions for all citizens of the country," he said. During the meeting, it was noted that in 2025 it is planned to introduce a pilot project of per capita financing in sports schools. The meeting participants expressed interest in new ways to develop the region's sports infrastructure. Serik Zharasbayev said that there are 24 youth sports schools in Pavlodar region, where 24,356 students train, and the ministry continues to introduce a digital platform for physical education and sports (Esports). This platform will be an important step in the modernization of the industry. <block quote> "Every region, every sports school should become an interesting center for children and youth. Our task is to make sports accessible and attractive, as well as create conditions for the full development of everyone's sporting potential," Serik Zharasbayev said. After the reporting meeting, the Deputy Minister personally received the citizens, answered their questions, listened to their concerns and suggestions. He also visited a number of sports facilities in the region and got acquainted with the work process.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/907954

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In 2025, Internet availability in the region will reach a new level.: •17 towers will be installed on republican roads, providing mobile communications on 340 kilometers of trails.•27 villages will be connected to the Internet, increasing the overall accessibility level to 98.8%.•By the end of this year, mobile Internet will be available in 20 villages, which will increase the coverage level to 96.3%.•46 rural schools are already connected to the Internet via Starlink, which opens up new educational opportunities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/907356

In 2024, government support was provided to various categories of the population within the framework of social programs.• Government grants:566 people received grants totaling 832.8 million tenge. The funds were allocated to:• purchase of technological equipment,• development of animal husbandry and poultry farming,• purchase of seedlings,• rental of premises.Among the grant recipients were large families, people with disabilities, parents raising children with disabilities, and low-income families.• Targeted social assistance:3,006 families (a total of 15,765 people) received targeted social assistance. 1.4 billion tenge was allocated for these purposes.The majority of beneficiaries are children under the age of 18 (67.1%).• Employment opportunities:231 projects have been implemented as part of employment programs, thanks to which 5,159 people have found work.Government support remains an important tool for improving the quality of life of citizens and ensuring the sustainable development of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/907389

As part of the national program "Taza Kazakhstan", an action was held in Aktobe to clear snow from the yards and adjacent territories of labor veterans. The event was organized in order to support regional labor veterans, promote the idea of mutual assistance, as well as actively involve youth representatives in solving social tasks set out in the national program "Taza Kazakhstan".Prominent representatives of youth organizations of the region, eco-activists and volunteers were invited to the event.One of these representatives was the head of the volunteer group, Zhanerke Amankyzy Mirashova. She called on young people to provide all possible assistance to veterans of labor and contribute to the formation of a new ecological identity of Kazakhstanis."The main purpose of the event is to actively involve young Aktobe residents in solving significant social problems, with an emphasis on respect for the older generation as one of the key principles of our national values.The aim of the campaign is not only to improve the environmental situation, but also to foster a culture of social responsibility among young people and active participation in socially significant initiatives. This event will be a vivid example of combining the efforts of society to create a more comfortable and harmonious social environment," Zhanerke Amankyzy emphasized.Ali Tukashev, Chairman of the Committee on Youth Affairs of the Kazakh-Russian International University, also shared his opinion on the implementation of the national program "Taza Kazakhstan" in Aktobe region. He noted:"This year alone, more than 100,000 yards were cleared, more than 290 parks and squares were landscaped, about 260 historical and cultural monuments were restored, and more than 350,000 seedlings were planted in the region as part of the national environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan".Thanks to the efforts of all concerned residents of our region, we are witnessing large-scale transformations. Together we can make our region prosperous!"At the end of the action, the labor veterans thanked the youth for their caring and active participation, noting the importance of mutual assistance and support for the older generation. They wished the young Aktobe residents success in their future endeavors and continued noble deeds. The participants of the action, in turn, expressed confidence that such events should become traditional, and in the future even more caring people will join them.They stressed that participation in such actions not only contributes to improving the environmental situation in the region, but also strengthens the spirit of community and solidarity, which are important for the well-being of society. Activists and volunteers are confident that their efforts will inspire other generations to actively participate in social initiatives and care for the welfare of the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/907397

Physical culture and sports are actively developing in the region. According to statistics, 43% of the region's population is systematically involved in sports. During the year, more than 3,000 mass sporting events were held, attracting more than 200,000 participants.The total number of sports facilities in the region has reached 1,704. In 2024, 13 sports complexes, 16 sports grounds, 1 swimming pool and 30 gyms were put into operation.Special attention is paid to the development of children's sports. There are 37 children's and youth sports schools in the region, of which 5 have been opened this year. This ensures access to sports for children and youth in the region.Athletes of the region perform well on international and national arenas. In 2024, representatives of the region won 211 medals at international tournaments, world championships, Asian and Kazakh Cups. Among the achievements are 107 gold, 49 silver and 55 bronze medals.Non-Olympic sports, national sports, and sports for people with disabilities are actively supported. The regional budget continues to finance programs to expand sports opportunities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/907628