APPLICATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE JANUARY UNT WILL BE ACCEPTED ON DECEMBER 20.On December 20, applications for participation in the January UNT will be accepted, which will last until December 30. You will be able to register on the website of the National Testing Center app.testcenter.kz or via the UTO app. The testing itself will take place from January 10 to February 10.Let us remind you that the January UNT involves people who have not scored a threshold score based on the results of summer testing and are enrolled in full-time education on a paid basis, who are studying at a university, who want to transfer from creative educational institutions to other areas of training on a paid basis, who want to transfer to pedagogical areas of training on a paid basis, as well as graduate students classes of schools for admission to the university on a fee-based basis, if desired.During registration, the test takers choose the place, date and time of the test themselves.The number of subjects at the UNT remains the same – three compulsory and two to choose from. The number of tasks for the UNT-2024 remains unchanged – 120. Including 20 assignments on "History of Kazakhstan", 10 assignments on "Reading literacy", 10 assignments on "Mathematical literacy" and 40 assignments in two specialized subjects. The maximum number of points also remains unchanged – 140 points.In order to improve the preparation for the UNT, training tests have been launched. At the beginning of the academic year, the following were published on the NTC website:: a list of references and a test plan for which assignments were made; a list of 100 historical dates in the subjects "History of Kazakhstan" and "World History"; a list of terms in "Computer Science"; a list of literary works on "Kazakh literature" and "Russian literature". A calculator, periodic table, and salt solubility table will also be available for all applicants in the testing program.The testing time is 4 hours (240 minutes). It is worth noting that an additional 40 minutes will be saved for children with special educational needs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/904194

Astana IT University will represent Kazakhstan at ICPC World Finals 2025From December 14 to December 15, 2024, the semi-finals of the International Student Olympiad in Sports Programming ICPC took place at Astana IT University. 270 students from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan took part in the competition.The tournament was held simultaneously in Astana, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk and Tbilisi, bringing together the best teams from the Northern Eurasia region. Thanks to the unified ranking, students competed internationally, demonstrating their skills and ambitions."ICPC is not just an Olympiad, but an important platform for the formation and development of the techno-digital society of Kazakhstan. Today, we pay special attention to the qualitative development of IT education in the country. The Ministry, together with the world's leading universities, is implementing new educational programs. For example, a school of artificial intelligence was opened in Kyzylorda in partnership with Seoul University of Science and Technology. New study programs have also been developed with such leading universities as the University of Michigan, the City University of Hong Kong, the University of Arizona, the University of California, Los Angeles, and a number of Moscow universities. This year, more than 2,000 students have started studying under these programs," said Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The best results among the participants were shown by the teams:"Sorry, who are you?" (Astana IT University) — the winners of the semi-finals, who will represent Kazakhstan at the ICPC World Finals 2025."1 Natural Intelligence" (International IT University, Almaty) — silver medalists.Jasdauren Street (Nazarbayev University, Astana) — bronze medalists."We are proud that the Astana IT University team has won and will represent Kazakhstan at the ICPC World Finals 2025. As co-organizers of this prestigious contest, we are glad that the intellectual minds of Central Asia are attracted to us, in Astana. This confirms our status as a key platform for the development of IT education in the region," said Askar Hikmetov, Rector of Astana IT University.ICPC is the largest and one of the most prestigious programming Olympiads in the world, which has been held since 1977. Participation in the championship gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and strengthen their team skills, which is highly appreciated by international technology companies.The organizers of the tournament in Central Asia were the Sports Programming Federation and Astana IT University with the support of partners: Freedom Holding Corp., CF "Freedom Shapagat" and Kcell/activ. Holding the ICPC semi-finals in Kazakhstan strengthens the country's position as an IT hub in Central Asia and opens up new opportunities for the development of technology talents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/904398

As part of the celebration of Independence Day, a solemn ceremony of laying flowers at the monument "Tauelsizdik" was held.The ceremony was attended by Mayor Yerbolat Dosayev, deputies of the Maslikhat, members of the Public Council, the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, participants in the December 1986 events, representatives of ethnic and cultural associations and youth organizations.The participants of the event observed a minute of silence to the sounds of a metronome in memory of those who gave their lives on the path to independence of Kazakhstan.The ceremony ended with the performance of the National Anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan by the military brass band of the Almaty regional garrison.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/903974

Legendary opera singer, actress, and teacher Bibigul Tulegenova celebrates her birthday on December 16. This year, People's Artist of the USSR, recipient of the Order of Otan, honorary citizen of Almaty and academician turns 95 years old.Mayor of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev came to congratulate Bibigul Akhmetovna on such a significant date. He read out a congratulatory address on behalf of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. It recognizes the merits of an outstanding artist who has made a huge contribution to the development of national culture."A long and fruitful creative path has elevated you to the heights of recognition. You have left a rich legacy in the golden fund of our country and educated talented, worthy students. Your great work has been marked by high state awards, honorary titles and special distinctions, which is recognition of your achievements," the congratulatory message from the Head of State reads.In turn, Bibigul Akhmetovna expressed gratitude for the warm wishes and congratulated all Kazakhstanis on Independence Day.On December 21, at 3 p.m., the Palace of the Republic will host a gala concert in honor of Bibigul Tulegenova's 95th birthday. The program will feature the greatest works of classical and Kazakh music performed by outstanding artists, for whom Bibigul Akhmetovna's work has become an inspiration and a guiding light.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/903975

On December 15-16, a large amount of snow fell in Almaty, a third of the average monthly precipitation for December. 22 cm of snow fell in the city, 40 cm on the Kamensk plateau, 42 cm in Shymkent.More than 600 pieces of special equipment and 1,080 road workers are involved in the elimination of the consequences of the snowfall around the clock.Since the beginning of the snowfall, 6,520 m3 of snow has been removed from city streets.Snow removal requires preparatory work to form snow banks at the roadsides.Due to the fact that the shafts are formed by large-sized machinery (graders, front loaders), they are carried out at night.In connection with the above, the presence of snowdrifts in the morning hours on the roadway is a technological necessity during the work.It should be noted that the shafts are removed during the next work shift.Next, the instrument panel is cleaned after its removal, ice is chipped and snow-ice formations are removed.In order to organize the timely removal of snow, we ask motorists not to park vehicles on roadsides, especially at night.Due to the fact that the amount of snowfall in one day was a decade-long norm, snow removal from the main highways of the city will be completed this night.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/903976

A press tour of the facilities implemented at the request of residents this year was held in Almaly district of Almaty.The first object was one of the city's main pedestrian streets, Panfilova. The daily pedestrian flow along the street ranges from 10 to 15 thousand people, and on weekends and holidays the traffic increases significantly. As the akim of the district Arman Shamshin noted, the high traffic capacity and active operation of the street by vehicles coming to unload goods for cafes and restaurants led to an increase in the load on the road surface and decorative elements. Residents of the district also asked to renovate the street.So, for the first time since 2017, it was decided to repair the road surface. Work on Panfilov Street began in September: 2,000 square meters of paving stones were replaced, 130 new benches and 2 playgrounds were installed, and fountains were repaired. The green area has been expanded by 20%, new shrubs have been planted and a new lawn has been sown. We have installed module houses for artisans, a stationary police station and a modern "Visitor Center". The townspeople note that the renovated street has become more comfortable and convenient.The next object of the visit was secondary school No. 136, where major seismic-enhanced repairs were carried out for the first time in 35 years. In accordance with modern requirements, the school has updated classrooms for robotics, chemistry, biology, physics, computer science, as well as workshops and technology classrooms for boys and girls. All subject rooms are equipped with interactive panels and new furniture.The participants of the press tour also visited the Vostochny AZTM Park, which was renovated as part of the Budget of National Participation program in 2023. Residents of the new houses of the Nomad residential complex have taken the initiative to improve the neglected place near the residential complex.Exercise equipment, walking paths, a large green area with a lawn (about 10,000 square meters), with flowers and trees, new lighting. It turned out to be a small but very cozy Almaty square.According to Alyona Shin, a resident and co-author of the BNU project, this project is the pride of the district and the residents themselves. "This is not just a square, we are the only ones in the area who have their own artificial pond in the square. We shared the idea with the experts from the akimat, and they helped us to implement it. My children only play on this playground all the time, and there is also a very cool volleyball court. In general, everything is provided for family holidays," the resident shared.The final object in the tour was a new square with an area of 0.49 hectares, which was built on the site of a former spontaneous market on Rozybakieva Street, south of Duisenova Street. As Arman Shamshin noted, earlier there was a fenced spontaneous market in its place, which caused inconvenience to residents of nearby houses. Residents have repeatedly asked to remove the market and make a public garden in its place. Said and done: as a result, the site of the former market turned into a green area with a lawn (about 2 thousand square meters. m.), with flowers, shrubs and trees.Benches, exercise equipment, pergolas, playgrounds and running tracks made of modern and high-quality materials have been installed for residents. An automatic irrigation and lighting system was also installed."It's very beautiful here in the evenings, great lighting. We applied and supervised the work, so we come here and admire it. There is a place where both adults and children can spend time comfortably. And a great track for sports. Previously, it was impossible to even open the windows on this side, because there was a spontaneous market, and the smell and noise. Now it's a completely different matter. Very large green areas and pergolas are decorated. It has become not just convenient, but also beautiful," said resident Asem Nurgazina.In Almaly district, 34 projects were implemented in 2023 as part of the Budget of National Participation program, and 52 projects in 2024."In recent years, the "Budget of Public Participation" program has had a great impact on the improvement of Almaty. Green recreation areas play an important role in improving public spaces and improving the ecological situation of the city. We always support the initiatives of the residents of the district," says akim of the district Arman Shamshin.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/903977

On December 15-16, heavy snow fell in Almaty, which significantly affected the situation in the city. As a result of this snowfall, which amounted to a third of the average monthly precipitation for December, 22 cm of snow appeared on the streets of Almaty, and in mountainous areas such as Kamensk Plateau and Shymkent, the snow cover was 40 cm and 42 cm, respectively. In the face of such adverse weather conditions, the city's utilities have actively joined in snow removal to restore the streets to a safe and passable condition.More than 600 units of special equipment and 1,080 road workers are working around the clock to eliminate the consequences of the snowfall in Almaty. Since the beginning of the snowfall, 6,520 m3 of snow has already been removed from city streets.As part of the Taza Kazakhstan program, journalists were shown morning snow removal on one of the busiest sections of the city, Abylaikhan Avenue. Special equipment was used for this purpose, including sweepers, combined road vehicles, Pony 4, KAMAZ trucks, as well as the labor of road workers. All these tools help to quickly clear the streets of snow and ice, ensuring traffic safety and comfort of citizens.As noted by Zhanat Zhakupbek, Deputy head of the Municipal Infrastructure Development Department, snow removal requires preparatory work to form snow banks at the roadsides. The shafts are formed by large-sized machinery (graders, front loaders), their execution is carried out at night. The presence of snowfall in the morning hours on the roadway is a technological necessity in the production of work. The shafts are removed during the next work shift. Next, the instrument panel is cleaned after its removal, ice is chipped and snow-ice formations are removed.Snow removal from the main highways of the city is scheduled to be completed on the night of December 17-18, but snow removal work will continue until the end of the winter season.Winter cleaning in Almaty covers more than 2,300 streets with a total area of 25.1 million m2 and a length of 2,777 km. 10 contractors are involved in this work, and 70% of the total area is being cleared by the Almaty Tazalyk State Enterprise. The Almaty municipal services have 1,084 units of special equipment and 1,240 road workers in their arsenal, which allows them to quickly respond to changes in weather conditions and effectively eliminate the consequences of snowfall.In conclusion, the utilities appealed to the citizens not to park vehicles on the roadsides, especially at night, in order to organize timely snow removal.The first season of the environmental campaign for the collection of plastic caps, launched as part of the nationwide program "Taza Kazakhstan", has also ended in Almaty. The action was attended by school students and kindergarten students, who jointly collected more than 1.26 million caps. The initiative, aimed at drawing attention to environmental issues and forming an ecological culture among the younger generation, has received a wide response from young people and their parents. The action was attended by students from more than 200 schools and kindergartens in the city.According to the results of the campaign, three districts of the city made the greatest contribution.:Zhetysu district – 570 kg of caps (22.7% of the total volume);Almaly district – 484 kg (19.3%);Auezovsky district – 328 kg (13.0%).On December 16, the results of the first season of the promotion were summed up, and on December 21, the winners and participants will be awarded at the East Mall. The program of the event: eco-fair, workshops and training sessions on waste recycling and environmental practices.In parallel with the lid collection campaign, a unique Christmas tree made of recycled plastic was created with the support of KSC PLAST and the Eco-Hub. Its author was the famous sculptor Talgat Zhumagul. The Christmas tree symbolizes the hope of solving environmental problems and will become a decoration of the city on the eve of the New Year."My friends and I have been collecting lids for several weeks. It was not only good for the environment, but also very interesting. Now that I know that the covers that we have collected will help create beautiful Christmas trees in our city, I am proud to have become a part of this project," says Tomiris Namazbekova, a student at Gymnasium No. 147.In addition, special children from the Voluntary Charity Foundation, the Meirim Foundation, the Autism Victory project, and the Insight School created festive New Year's toys from recycled materials under the guidance of eco-trainers from the Eco-Hub.These products were purchased by large companies, including the IM Fund. Bulata Utemuratova, RAMS, Eurasian Bank, Almaly Holding, ZanHub. An important part of this campaign was the community centers in the city districts, which became collection points for the duration of the campaign. "This project is a great example of how environmental education and creativity can be combined. It is important not only to teach children to take care of nature, but also to show how small actions can lead to big results," said Raisa Sakhieva, Deputy Director for Educational Work at Gymnasium No. 147.The organizers emphasize that in 2025, the campaign to collect plastic caps will become a permanent part of the overall campaign to create an ecological culture in Almaty. Such initiatives not only beautify the city and remind of the importance of waste recycling, but also instill responsibility for the preservation of the environment.The republican program "Taza Kazakhstan", initiated by the Head of State, is aimed at improving and landscaping the territories of settlements. The main goal of the program is the formation of values of respect for the environment, fostering high civic responsibility and environmental culture among the population.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/903999

Almaty continues to attract the attention of tourists from all over the world. This place impresses with its picturesque mountains, modern architecture and cultural heritage. Along with this, the guests of the metropolis celebrate the cleanliness, comfort and hospitality of the locals.In a recent survey conducted by the Almaty City Tourism Department, more than 85% of foreign tourists expressed delight at the cleanliness of streets and parks. Well-maintained recreation areas such as Panfilov pedestrian street, terrancours and green corners at the foot of the mountains are especially popular."I live in a very clean city, and I see that Almaty is also very clean," said a tourist from Germany."Almaty is a city where nature and architecture of buildings are in harmony. We were pleased to see well-maintained streets and a clean environment. This leaves a positive impression of your city. Even an ordinary walk around the city brings great pleasure," said Anna Schmidt, a traveler from Germany.An equally important aspect is the hospitality of the locals. Tourists note that the feeling of security and friendliness makes Almaty especially attractive for those who are looking not only for beautiful views, but also for sincere human communication."My first impression of Almaty is that it is an incredibly green city with friendly residents. I immediately felt at home: people were smiling, helping me navigate, and willing to share recommendations about places worth visiting. Clean air, tidy streets, amazing resorts and the comfort that is felt here - it's all just great. Now I want to come back here again and again!" said Ken Tanaka, a tourist from Japan.Tourists from European countries such as Germany, France, the Netherlands and Ireland took part in the survey. The foreign guests emphasized the cozy atmosphere of the city. According to them, Almaty offers conditions that make your stay there as pleasant as possible.The city continues to develop every year, and in 2025, work will continue on the development of tourist infrastructure, including the launch of new cultural routes, improved logistics and the promotion of the city on the international stage.Works on landscaping, landscaping and improving the quality of life of citizens have also been strengthened within the framework of the republican program "Taza Kazakhstan". In this program, an important task is to foster environmental responsibility and respect for nature.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/904412

A flower-laying ceremony was held in Almaty at the monument "Tauelsizdik tany" in memory of the victims of the December 1986 events.The ceremony was attended by Deputy akim of the city Azamat Kaldybekov, participants of the December events, representatives of public organizations.After laying flowers, the participants observed a minute of silence in memory of the victims. Representatives of the clergy read a memorial prayer.On December 16, a solemn laying of flowers at the Independence Monument took place.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/904413

In Almaty, two residential buildings were demolished by a court decision. These are 3-storey buildings located on the same plot in the MKR. Nur-Alatau, 71/21 K. Tauasaruly street. This was reported in the Department of urban planning control of Almaty.During an unscheduled inspection, it was found that there was no complete package of permits, as a result, administrative measures were taken against the owners (individuals).Soon, the department filed a lawsuit against the demolition of the facilities in the Bostandyk district Court. On September 29, 2023, the court decided to demolish two houses. On January 31, 2024, by the decision of the Almaty Court, the decision of the district court was left unchanged.After the court's decision was received by the Department of Justice, where enforcement proceedings were initiated.The dismantling was started the day before by the owners voluntarily with the participation of bailiffs.It should be noted that since the beginning of last year, 62 construction sites, including the residential complexes Mechta, KHAN, Alma Garden and others, have been completely or partially demolished in Almaty as part of the instructions of the mayor of the city, Yerbolat Dosayev, to strengthen construction control.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/904417

Almaty is preparing to celebrate the New Year with a large-scale festive program "8 wonders of Almaty: magic for the whole family", which starts on December 20. Residents of all eight districts and guests of the metropolis will be able to become co-authors of the conceptual idea by actively participating in events.New Year's decoration of the cityOn the eve of the New Year, the city of Almaty will be decorated, starting from the main point of entry – the airport – and up to the central squares. About 300 bright constructions in the form of fairy-tale characters and festive attributes will appear on the territory of the city, including 120 renovated MAFas from last year. The trees along the highways will be decorated with LED lamps and garlands. In total, 12 streets and avenues will be decorated with 1,500 lighting elements, of which 350 are restored brackets used last year.The facades of 21 iconic buildings will also be illuminated with architectural lighting, giving Almaty a special charm and grandeur on New Year's Eve. The Kok Tobe TV tower, a symbol and landmark of Almaty, will be decorated in the New Year's style and will delight citizens and tourists with a festive multimedia video sequence.The main symbols of New Year's AlmatyFor the first time, tree trunks in the classical style will be erected on the main squares of the city instead of frame ones. The main New Year tree, which will be 22 meters high, will traditionally take its solemn place on the square named after Abai, in front of the Palace of the Republic. Bright decorative elements, Christmas balls, large bows, 6 kilometers of garlands, as well as New Year's toys made from recycled environmentally friendly materials will be used for its decoration.This year, more than 80 Christmas trees will be installed in Almaty. From 4 to 6 kilometers of garlands will be used to decorate each of them. Christmas trees will appear in key locations of the city: in the Park of the First President, Republic Square, at the Halyk Arena Ice Palace, the Almaty Arena multifunctional complex, the N. Sats State Academic Russian Theater for Children and Youth, the Nauryzbai Amphitheater, the Abai KazNTOB, the legendary Almaty Circus, in front of shopping centers, in squares, parks, and other places favored by city residents. Special attention will be paid to the content of the holidays.The most long–awaited New Year's Eve event, the lighting of the main Christmas tree, will take place on December 20 at 19:00. In honor of the celebration, pop stars will perform in front of the Palace of the Republic: Turar, Dakelot, Adill, Madi Rymbayev, Dinaya, Astro group, Malika Yes, Balzhan Bidash, ALPHA group, as well as the main characters of the holiday – Ayaz Ata and Akshakar.Residents and guests of the city who visited Abai Square will be greeted by a fairy-tale fairy in a saukele, a carriage with Cinderella, a Gingerbread man and other fairy-tale characters-MAFs. Large-scale and bright photo zones, sparkling fountains and other installations will give an unforgettable festive atmosphere where everyone can take memorable photos and make a New Year's video. In addition, the main New Year's fair will be open on Abai Square from December 20, 2024 to January 5, 2025, where handicrafts, souvenirs and New Year's toys will be presented.A 22–meter-high Christmas tree and the yurt of the main New Year's hero, Ayaz Ata, will be installed on Astana Square. The wonder house, decorated in the national style, can be visited by everyone. A fair will also be held here from December 20, master classes and games will be organized. By the way, according to tradition, the main New Year's concert with the participation of pop stars will be held before KBTU on December 31 at 21:00.On December 20, a Christmas fair and a food court area will open on al-Farabi Avenue in front of the Nurly Tau business center. Live bands will perform here on an unusually mounted stage from December 26 to 31. At this location, a 19-meter Christmas tree, colorful installations and decorated trees will create a unique holiday atmosphere where you can spend time with your loved ones, buy gifts and enjoy live music.Almaty Arbat will be decorated in the style of Carnaby Street in London. Light tunnels and compositions of stars and balloons will appear in the pedestrian zone. A Christmas tree fair will be held here every day from December 20 to 31, ranging from classic green to decorative mini-Christmas trees. In addition, performances by famous performers and young musicians, an exhibition of artists, as well as games for the whole family are planned on Arbat.From December 20 to 30, the legendary State Puppet Theater will present to children the entertainment program "Magic Mirror" and the play "The Snow Queen" based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Kids will travel to a mysterious and magical world to understand the meaning of friendship and kindness. Santa Claus, Santa Claus, Pierre Noel, Befana, Shan Dan Laozhen, Elsa and other favorite fairy-tale characters together with the children will look for a solution to the confusing New Year's story. In the interactive program, young viewers will become the heroes of a magical story, saving the New Year with these characters.In turn, the Almaty Circus has prepared a laser show and a bright New Year's performance "The Snow Queen". From December 21, 2024 to January 21, 2025, viewers will be able to see a dynamic and exciting fairy-tale adventure of little wizards. New circus acts and exclusive costumes have been created especially for the program. Performers from Moscow's Nikulin Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard and a clown from sunny Spain, who is a winner and laureate of international circus art festivals, will also perform at the circus arena.In addition to New Year's performances, each of the 8 districts of the city will host a parade of Ayaz Ata and fairy-tale characters, fairs and exhibitions, concerts and games. The list of New Year's events will be published on the official website of the Akimat of Almaty.It should be noted that the budget for New Year's decoration in Almaty this year will amount to about 800 million tenge. However, due to the maximum use of last year's restored installations, as well as the participation of city cultural institutions in holding events, this year's celebration will be on a larger scale than last year. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/904419

The prospects of cooperation between the National Olympic Committee of Kazakhstan and the IOC were discussed at the meeting.The President noted the key role of the International Olympic Committee in promoting Olympic values and supporting athletes.The Head of State confirmed our country's readiness for further cooperation in order to develop domestic sports and international partnership.Keith McConnell highly appreciated the active participation of representatives of the Kazakh sports community in popularizing the Olympic movement and wished the Kazakh national team new achievements in the upcoming competitions.https://t.me/aqorda_resmi Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/904454

The U14–U18 Rapid and Blitz World Youth Championships will be held in Terme Ciatej (Slovenia) from December 14 to December 16, 2024. Young chess players of Kazakhstan won 10 medals, including 2 gold medals (Elnaz Kaliakhmet and Daniyal Sapenov)."This year continues to delight chess fans. We have a record number of medals, most of which were won by very young guys. The Rapid and Blitz World Youth Championships were no exception and provided a new reason for pride. We have 10 medals in our collection. I congratulate the chess players, their coaches and parents on their amazing results. I am sure that this is just the beginning of a great sporting journey," said Timur Turlov, President of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation.More than 320 young chess players from 36 countries are participating in the U14–U18 Rapid & Blitz World Youth Championships (FIDE World Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2024). The participants include 1 Grandmaster (GM), 4 International Masters (IM), 1 International Women's Master (WIM), 37 FIDE Masters (FM) and 15 Women's FIDE Masters (WFM).KazChess/The Kazakhstan Chess Federation is represented by 16 young chess players. Only the hosts of the championship (115) and the Croats (33), Poles (22) and Slovaks (19) claimed more.On December 14-15, participants raffled off awards in Rapid 15+10, playing 11 rounds according to the Swiss system. Chess players of Kazakhstan won 3 silver and 3 bronze medals.:G14: 1. WCM Dang Lesuan Hien (Vietnam, 1908) – 9 points; 2. Asia Asylkhan (1728) – 8½; 3. WFM Elnaz Kaliakhmet (2162) – 8½; 4. WFM Ayaru Altynbek (1966) – 7½; 11. WFM Diana Tynyshtyk (1778) – 6½ points.G16: 1. Nguyen Binh Vi (Vietnam, 1896) – 9½ points; 2. Alyona Volchkova (FID, 1939) – 9; 3. WCM Deniza Kurmanalina (1714) – 8.G18: 1. WFM Sofia Blokhin (Estonia, 2050) – 8 points; 2. WIM Amina Kairbekova (2257) – 8; 3. WFM Elizaveta Dorokhina (FID, 2018) – 8; 7. WFM Kristina Popandopulo (1835) – 6½.O14: 1. IM Dau Huong Duy (Vietnam, 2306) – 9½ points; 2. FM Howard Haug (Norway, 2370) – 9; 3. Nguyen Nam Kyet (Vietnam, 2106) – 8; 10. Altair Kazhmuratov (2038) – 7½; 14. FM Artem Bogdanov (2222) – 7½; 27. Akylzhan Meyrhanuly (1991) – 6½; 36. CM Alikhan Khazhatuly (1970) – 6.O16: 1. FM Matits Lavrencic (Slovenia, 2204) – 8½ points; 2. FM Miras Asylov (2127) – 8½; 3. IM Daniyal Sapenov (2344) – 8; 7. FM Imangali Akhilbai (2099) – 7½; 18. CM Alikhan Daulet (2088) – 6½.O18: 1. GM Pranav Venkatesh (India, 2497) – 9½ points; 2. FM Alexander Khripachenko (FID, 2310) – 9; 3. FM Roman Pyrikh (Ukraine, 2313) – 7½; 22. FM Timur Kenbeilov (1991) – 5½.On December 16, young chess players completed a marathon blitz 3+2 – 22 round (the opponents played two games – white and black) according to the Swiss system. Chess players of Kazakhstan won 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals.:G14: 1. WFM Elnaz Kaliakhmet (2078) – 16 points; 2. WCM Dang Lesuan Hien (Vietnam, 1888) – 16½ points; 3. Huynh Phu Minh Phuong (Vietnam, 1767) – 14; 4. WFM Ayaru Altynbek (1788) – 14; 11. Asia Asylkhan (1784) – 12½; 15. WFM Diana Tynyshtyk (1717) – 11½.G16: 1. WFM Nguyen Ngoc Hien (Vietnam, 2035) – 15 points; 2. Nguyen Binh Vi (Vietnam, 1911) – 15; 3. WFM Eugenia Karas (England, 1818) – 15; 18. WCM Deniza Kurmanalina (1698) – 11½.G18: 1. WFM Elizaveta Dorokhina (FID, 2005) – 17½ points; 2. WIM Amina Kairbekova (2144) – 16; 3. WFM Vesna Mihelic (Slovenia, 1934) – 15½; 6. WFM Kristina Popandopulo (1828) – 12½.O14: 1. IM Dau Huong Duy (Vietnam, 2363) – 18 points; 2. FM Nikolay Averin (FID, 2509) – 17½; 3. FM Henry Edward Tudor (Romania, 2172) – 16½; 11. FM Artem Bogdanov (2026) – 14; 12. CM Alikhan Khazhatuly (1938) – 14; 35. Altair Kazhmuratov (2019) – 12½; 36. Akylzhan Meyrhanuly (1969) – 12.O16: 1. IM Daniyal Sapenov (2338) – 16½ points; 2. Nikita Kalinin (FID, 2257) – 16; 3. FM Miras Asylov (2138) – 16; 9. FM Imangali Akhilbai (2116) – 14; 14. CM Alikhan Daulet (2046) – 13.O18: 1. GM Pranav Venkatesh (India, 2572) – 19½ points; 2. Dmitry Mochalov (FID, 2384) – 15½; 3. FM Alexander Khripachenko (FID, 2387) – 14½; 19. FM Timur Kenbeilov (2055) – 11½.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/904473

On December 20, at 4 p.m., Vice Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan Malik Olzhabekov will hold an online meeting with the population of Mangystau region and at 5 p.m. he will hold a reception for citizens on issues within the competence of the Ministry.Make an appointment in person, as well as questions and suggestions are accepted by phone: 8-7292462111(1087) (during business hours).An online broadcast of the meeting with the public will be carried out live on the official page of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the Youtube social network.We invite citizens to take an active part and ask a question to the Vice Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The Ministry's areas of activity are telecommunications and communications, e-government and public services, aerospace industry, geodesy and cartography, electronic industry, digital asset industry, information security, innovation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/904408

227 thousand hectaresThe area of land in Kazakhstan where sprinkler irrigation technologies are usedSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/904366

The branch of Kazvodkhoz in 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.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/904369

Astana, December 17, 2024 - Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubayev.The foreign ministers discussed the current state and prospects for further expansion of bilateral cooperation, as well as exchanged views on topical issues on the regional and international agenda. They expressed their mutual willingness to contribute in every possible way to the deepening of allied relations between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.The Ministers also reviewed the schedule of events at the highest and highest levels in 2025. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/904437

Astana, December 17, 2024 – Republic of Kazakhstan officially handed over the chairmanship in the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) to the Republic of Azerbaijan at the Seventh meeting of the Council of Foreign Affairs Ministers.At the event Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu summarized the results of Kazakhstan’s four-year CICA chairmanship, noting the key achievements of the organization during this period.In particular, special attention was paid to the transformation process launched following the Sixth CICA Summit held in October 2022 in Astana. According to the Transformation Roadmap, adopted in September 2023, the Kazakh chairmanship has developed and launched the consideration process of the draft Charter of the Conference. In the mentioned period Kazakhstan has initiated the formation of three new advisory bodies – Think Tank Forum, Council of Eminent Persons, CICA Fund.In his speech, Minister Nurtleu outlined foreign policy priorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the fields of transit and transport connectivity, development of information and communication technologies and climate change.Kazakh Foreign Minister confirmed that Kazakhstan is committed to further development of CICA and stated his confidence that the Conference, keeping in mind its unique format and geography, has serious prospects and bright future.At the meeting, the Ministers adopted a number of documents, including a Statement on the 25th anniversary of the Declaration on the Principles guiding relations among Member States, Decision on Modalities of implementation of confidence building measures and an updated Catalog of Confidence Building Measures, as well as launched a Partner Network of Leading Universities of the Member States.Following the event, Member States highly evaluated Kazakhstan’s CICA chairmanship, noting the significant progress in institutionalization of the Conference.The event was attended by the heads of foreign affairs offices of the Member States and observer countries, including the ministers of Azerbaijan, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, as well as representatives of nine international organizations, including the UN, the International Organization for Migration, the League of Arab States, the Turkic Parliamentary Assembly, the Economic Cooperation Organization, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the EEC, and the UN Office for Drugs and Crime.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/904444

On December 17, 2024, Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kudaibergen Arymbek held a meeting with the population of Kostanay region, during which he spoke about the current situation in the fuel and energy complex of the region."The issues of providing electricity and heat are one of the main tasks of the Ministry. In order to increase the reliability of operation in the current heating season, repairs were carried out in 2024 on boiler No. 4 and on 2 turbines No. 1,3 of the Rudnenskaya CHPP, on 4 boilers No. 1,2,4,5 and on turbines No. 1,2 of the Kostanay CHPP, as well as repairs on boiler No. 3 and turbines No. 1,2 of the Arkalyk CHPP,"- the Vice Minister noted.Rudnenskaya TPP is the main source of electric energy, with an installed electric capacity of 267 MW. At the same time, the missing amount of electricity is supplied to the region from the Ekibastuz-Pavlodar energy complex (JSC "EEC" Aksu) and Petropavlovsk (JSC "Sevkazenergo").The largest regional energy transmission company in the region is EPK-forfait LLP, which has 11.9 thousand km of cable and overhead power transmission lines and about 3.2 thousand substations in its assets. Network wear is 80%.This year, it is planned to build a 110 kV overhead line with a length of 21.1 km and the Shygys substation.The total cost of the project (excluding 10% MB) is 3.5 billion tenge. As a result of the project, about 26 thousand people in the city of Tobol and the village of Michurinskoye will be provided with high-quality and uninterrupted electricity supply.At the same time, the region also has 3 operating renewable energy facilities with a total capacity of 98.3 MW, including 2 wind power plants with a capacity of 98 MW, and 1 biogas plant with a capacity of 0.35 MW. There are also 4 renewable energy projects planned for implementation with a total capacity of 250 MW.The level of gasification in Kostanay region is 58.7%, or 487 thousand people (out of 835 thousand people) have access to natural gas.As a result of the projects in 2024, 5.3 thousand people will additionally have access to natural gas.For 2025, 1 billion 196 million tenge is provided for the completion of the project "Construction of gas distribution networks in the village of Kushmurun, Auliekolsky district, Kostanay region."After the report, the Vice Minister held a personal reception for citizens, during which residents were able to receive detailed and complete answers to their questions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/904075

Oil production by the end of 2024 will amount to 87.8 million tons of oil. The decrease in the forecast is due to a number of factors.From the report of the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev at a government meeting:"During the specified period, the volume of oil and condensate production amounted to 80.5 million tons, or 98% compared to the same period last year (82.2 million tons), including for large companies in the oil and gas industry:During this period, Tengiz produced 25.9 million tons of oil, which is 97.9% compared to the same period last year (26.5 million tons).The volume of oil production at Kashagan amounted to 15.8 million tons, or 92.8% compared to the same period last year (17.1 million tons).The indicator of the Karachaganak project amounted to 11.1 million tons, or 100.9% compared to the same period last year (11 million tons).The decrease in production compared to last year was influenced by major repairs at large fields in 2024: at Tengiz, in connection with the planned launch of the Future Expansion Project, repairs lasting a total of 50 days were carried out in May and August, at Kashagan, repairs were carried out to replace the slug catcher with a full stop for 21 days (instead of the planned 39 days with full capacity starting on November 1 this year, which gives an increase of 50 thousand tons for each day saved, which is an average of 350 – 450 thousand tons).In addition, the decrease in production was affected by unscheduled shutdowns at the Karachaganak field and restrictions on gas intake by the Orenburg Gas Processing Plant, CPC shutdowns for scheduled maintenance work, as well as repair work at the second-generation Plant of the Tengiz field, due to internal steam leakage into the process stream from October 26 this year (until the end of the year).In this regard, by the end of this year, oil production is expected to reach 87.8 million tons.The failure to achieve the planned production target affected oil exports.Thus, 63.2 million tons of oil were exported during the reporting period, or 98.3% compared to the same period last year (64.3 million tons)."Kazakhstan is also committed to fulfilling its obligations under the agreement with OPEC+ countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/904082