Astana hosted the next Sogym FEST, which was attended by farmers of Akmola, Abai and Pavlodar regions, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The Soggy FEST was held in the parking lot of the Koktal shopping center, organized by the Department for Investment and Business Development.The products of local farmers and producers from Akmola, Pavlodar, Abai and East Kazakhstan regions are presented here."Together with the Koktal shopping center, we are organizing the Sogym Fest festival. It has been going on for the second week. The agricultural fair has been held for six weeks. Today, 30 farmers are taking part in the fair. More than a hundred tons of meat were imported. And the products offered are 15-20% cheaper than the market price," said Nurdaulet Kosman, chief specialist of the Food Security Department of the Department for Investment and Business Development.According to the organizers, the holding of the agricultural fair and the Sogym Fest festival is an excellent opportunity for local producers to communicate directly with consumers.Such events contribute to the development of local entrepreneurship and the preservation of Kazakh traditions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/903282

On the Yesil embankment in Astana, volunteers held an action dedicated to the Independence Day of Kazakhstan. The event was organized by the IDC "Astana Zhastary", the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Volunteers congratulated residents and guests of the capital on Independence Day, handed out flags with the image of the National Flag of the country. Their sincere congratulations and symbolic gifts reminded of the importance of this holiday, uniting people around the ideas of freedom, unity and pride."Today, on the eve of the holiday, we, the volunteers of the Astana Zhastary Youth Resource Center, distribute flags for residents and guests of the capital, congratulate them on this significant day and remind them of the importance of Kazakhstan's Independence," says volunteer Aidan Baigandyev.The event, organized for the citizens, became not only a campaign for the distribution of flags, but also a real holiday that united people around the idea of patriotism. Passersby gladly took part, sharing kind words and gratitude for the attention and creation of a festive atmosphere. "Such actions bring us all closer together and remind us how important it is to value peace and independence," Almagul Kasenova, a resident of Astana, shared her impressions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/903297

A new challenge was launched in Astana as a sign of gratitude to the employees of public utilities. Famous athletes supported him, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Famous athletes of the capital joined the challenge and decided to support the employees of public utilities who, in difficult conditions, carry out snow removal work during the day and at night.This morning, the athletes gathered in the Park of Lovers in order to distribute hot tea and baursaks to those who work on a daily basis for the benefit of our capital."Today we have a really good morning, because we gathered with athletes and guys from the creative field and decided to please those who make our city cleaner and better," said Didar Sydykbek, founder of the SD Family football club.In addition to treats, the athletes provided practical assistance by taking part in snow removal. This event demonstrated unity and mutual respect among the citizens of the capital, who came out early in the morning to support the employees of public utilities."The cleanliness of our city is a great work of public utilities workers. In order to express our gratitude, we gathered with colleagues from sports and decided to please the employees with hot tea and baursaks," said the world champion among young men in weightlifting, Yedige Emberdi.The initiative was also supported by such athletes as Ulzhan Rakisheva, Bigali Zkriyaev, Yerbolat Bekbolatov, Sayan Zhandildin and Dzhambulat Ibragimov.In the future, the campaign will cover all areas of the city and will be held on a monthly basis.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/903298

Mayor of Astana Zhenis Kassymbek announced on his Instagram page the opening of another comfortable school, the official website of the Mayor's Office of the capital reports."We have opened another comfortable school. This is the eighteenth new school that we have opened since the beginning of the new academic year.The new model school is located in the Urker residential area. The educational institution is designed for 4 thousand students in two shifts. To date, children study in three shifts in this school at Lyceum No. 69. Thus, the new school will solve the problem of overcrowding. Children will start studying there from the 3rd quarter.As part of the national project of the Head of State "comfortable school", 11 new schools have already been built and opened in the capital. In total, within the framework of this national project in the period from 2024-2025. 24 schools of the new format will be built. These educational institutions will create about 90 thousand student places in two shifts.We plan to open several more schools by the end of this year. We are also preparing the groundwork for the next years. For example, in 2025 we plan to build and commission more than 20 schools," the mayor of the capital wrote.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/903307

Over one million cubic meters of snow 79881 flights of heavy trucks have been taken out of Astana since the beginning of the winter period, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.During the night shift from December 14 to December 15, more than 160 road workers and more than 600 units of special equipment came out to clean snow and ice from the streets of the city.During the day of December 14, more than 10152 thousand cubic meters of snow were transported to snow ranges by 803 flights of heavy trucks.According to the rules, first of all, areas with very heavy traffic are cleared in the city so that there is no congestion on the roads. Also, areas with medium intensity are removed from snow — squares, station areas, sidewalks, access roads to social facilities, etc.The priority is cleaning on central streets, on passenger transport routes, bus stops and sidewalks.There are several equipped snow ranges in the capital. They are equipped with a system for reading license plates of dump trucks, video surveillance cameras are installed here, lighting is connected.We ask residents and guests of the capital to be careful on the roads, observe safety rules, and refrain from long-distance trips in case of a storm warning.In case of an emergency, call 112.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/903314

On the eve of Independence Day, students of the Saken Seifullin Gymnasium No. 80 performed a song dedicated to the flag of Kazakhstan, the official website of the capital's akimat reports."Independence is the dream of our ancestors, passed on to future generations.The waving blue flag is the testimony of our country,The feat of the ancestors is a banner left to the descendants.We, the youth, are ready to raise the glory of our native country and contribute to a bright future! May our independence be eternal!" - students of Gymnasium No. 80 sent this challenge to other schools in the city.Also, on Independence Day, class hours were held in schools of the capital. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/903368

On Independence Day, 700 students of secondary school No. 29 in Astana joined the teachers and sang the song "Men kazakpyn" in chorus, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.This challenge, organized with the aim of awakening the patriotic feelings of schoolchildren, was sent to students from other cities of the republic.The capital's schoolchildren traditionally perform folk songs on every holiday. Such events will continue in the coming days."This event was attended by students of grades 1-11 of Kazakh. It was not difficult to choose a song. Because this song is close to my heart," said school principal Aizhan Mametkhan.It should be noted that the words of the patriotic song "Men Kazakpyn" were written by poet Nurzhan Omirbai, and the music was composed by composer Zharashan Tolebai. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/903372

Chairman of the Uzbek ethno-cultural center of Astana Sherzod Pulatov congratulated Kazakhstanis on the Independence Day, the official website of the capital's akimat reports."This day is a great holiday, when the cherished dream of our ancestors came true, and our sovereignty was raised as a flag. Independence is the beginning of freedom and our country, a symbol of unity and stability.I wish you all good health, prosperity and well-being to your families. May our country prosper and always prosper in peace and harmony! May our independence be eternal!",- she wrote on her page on the social network.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/903375

The smart robot Temirbek, created by the capital's schoolchildren, congratulated Kazakhstanis on Independence Day, the official website of the city akimat reports.A smart robot can talk and answer questions.It should be recalled that the smart robot Temirbek was developed by students of grades 7-11 of the M. Makatev Gymnasium No. 74 in Astana.According to the students, a special motivation to improve their academic performance is provided by a robot that they created themselves. The effectiveness of using it as a relationship was also noted. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/903378

On the eve of the Independence Day of Kazakhstan, public and cultural figures who make an invaluable contribution to the development of the country congratulated our people on the great holiday and expressed their heartfelt words. Bayangali Alimzhanov and Burkitbay Ayagan, who have made significant contributions to the field of culture and history, spoke about the dignity of Independence, the official website of the capital's mayor's office reports.Bayangali Alimzhanov, widely known as a poet, playwright, writer, aitys poet, zhyrsh-zhyrau, manasshi, has also done a lot as a film director, screenwriter, actor, researcher of literature and art, critic, satirist, filmocumentalist and TV presenter."We, as citizens and patriots of this state, must contribute as much as possible to the preservation, strengthening and further development of this Independence. Each of us should work well in our field and call our country to unity. In other matters, our views, opinions may differ, but when it comes to the concept of independence, we must remain united. After all, this is the trust of our ancestors," Bayangali Alimzhanov said.He congratulated all our people on the Independence Day of Kazakhstan and wished peace and prosperity to our country.Also, historian, doctor of historical sciences, professor, member of the National Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan, academician of the Kazakh Academy of Education Burkitbay Ayagan congratulated all Kazakhstanis on the holiday and told about the Sacred Path of our independence."Independence is a very sacred holiday for me. This is due to the fact that our Kazakh country, the country of Alash, has gone through many difficulties and won many victories. Once Upon a time, our ancestors ruled the center of Eurasia. Independence Day seems to me an invaluable and great holiday. Because millions of Kazakhs dreamed of independence. We must preserve this state, independence, like the apple of our eyes. Despite some difficulties, we should not criticize our state, but make efforts to develop it as a secular, democratic, advanced state," Burkitbay Ayagan said.In addition, Burkitbay Gelmanovich sincerely congratulated our compatriots and Kazakh citizens abroad on the upcoming holiday and expressed his heartfelt wishes for independence.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/903379

A press tour of the facilities implemented within the framework of the Budget of People's Participation program took place in the Nauryzbay district of Almaty. The akim of the district, together with the authors of the projects, demonstrated the results of the transformations to the residents.The first object was the landscaping of the territory in front of the Barlyk market. Previously, the site was in a neglected state, now it has been transformed into a modern public area with a length of 450 meters. Fences have been installed in the landscaped area to prevent spontaneous trade, 150 trees and 60 shrubs with an automatic irrigation system have been planted, and power lines have been moved underground for the safety of residents."Now this place has been completely transformed. Paths, greenery, comfortable areas – it is clear that everything is being done for the residents. Thanks to everyone who took part in this project," Beibit Nazarov, a resident of the district, expressed his gratitude.The next object in the framework of the press tour was a pedestrian zone in the Shugyla neighborhood. The new 350-meter-long pedestrian zone has become a favorite place for residents. There is a modern playground for children, a basketball court and a workout area and an amphitheater for cultural events. 84 birches, 24 pines, more than 500 shrubs were also planted, 3,400 m2 of lawns were laid.The third object was the road improvement in the ST "Edelweiss", where the road surface and sidewalks were improved, which provided comfort of movement. In addition, 3,800 m2 of sidewalks were built, 14,500 m2 of pavement was updated and new asphalt was laid in the Al-Farabi residential complex and other residential areas."New asphalt, lighting – it all makes our lives better. We are grateful for these changes!" said Irina Vaganova, a resident of the Edelweiss Art.The final object is the landscaping of courtyards in the Rahat microdistrict. As part of the landscaping in the MD. The facades of eight apartment buildings have been renovated, the courtyards have received a modern look, new garbage containers have been installed, the football field has been updated and new asphalt has been laid."Now we have a cozy courtyard with an updated football field. This is what we have been waiting for for a long time!" said Rinat, a resident of the neighborhood.In turn, Akim of Nauryzbay district Nazira Togizbayeva stressed the importance of the BNU program."We appreciate every initiative and try to implement it in the best possible way. The BNU program is an opportunity for every resident to contribute to the development of the district," said Akim of the district Nazira Togizbayeva.Nauryzbai district continues to change, becoming more comfortable and modern thanks to the initiatives of residents and the support of the program "Budget of popular participation".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/901764

On December 16, flowers will be laid at the Independence Monument on Republic Square in Almaty. The ceremony will be attended by representatives of the Veterans Council and the Mayor's Office of the city, public organizations, ethnic and cultural associations, participants in the December 1986 events.On December 17, as part of the 38th anniversary of the December 1986 events, flowers will be laid at the monument "Tauelsizdik tany". The ceremony will be attended by participants of the December events, representatives of the mayor's office and youth organizations of the city. The participants will observe a minute of silence in memory of the victims. Representatives of the clergy will read a memorial prayer.Festive events will also be held in the districts of the city.Concerts dedicated to December events will be held in Almaly district on December 13 at the Ten Qogam center of Almaly district and at the Almaty Tchaikovsky Music College.A round table "Tauelsizdik - mangilik eldin tugyry" will be held in the Bostandyk district on December 15 at 16:00 in the community center of the district. On December 16, at 18:00, the Mega Alma-Ata shopping center will host a performance by the academic state folklore and ethnographic orchestra "Otyrar Sazy" named after Nurgisa Tlendieva.On December 13, at 11:30 a.m., a meeting on the topic "Babalarym ansan – Tauelsizdik" will be held in the Medeu district at the B. Momyshuly Lyceum No.131.A festive concert for pensioners will be held in the Turksib district on December 13 at the active longevity center of the district. On December 14, the community center of the district will host a round table "Ardagerlerdi ardaktayyk!" with participants of the December events and the youth of the district.On December 13, at 11:00 in Nauryzbay district, a concert program "Tugyr biik-tauelsizdik" will be held at the Center for Innovative Creativity (Shugyla mkr., 347/4).On December 13, at 11:00 in Auezovsky district, a festive concert "Tauelsizdik tynysyn, bugingi duletin, yerteng yrysyn" will be held in the assembly hall of the Almaty Technological College, and a flash mob dedicated to Independence Day will be held in the community center of Auezovsky district.On December 13, at 14:00, a festive concert "Tauelsizdik - Tugyrym" will be held in the House of Culture in conjunction with school No. 193 in Zhetysu district.Open lessons, conferences and meetings dedicated to the December events are held in all educational institutions of the city during the month.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/901767

In Almaty in order to ensure transport accessibility for residents of the MD. Nurshashkan City Mobility Department has organized a new regular bus route.Route No. 91 with the message "mkr. Nurshashkan – Almaty-2 railway station" will start running from December 13. The route will be serviced by the carrier Almatyelectrotrans LLP with Golden Dragon gas buses with a daily output of 12 units of rolling stock and a planned interval of 12 minutes.It should be noted that according to the Rules of Passenger and Baggage Transportation by road, the route was transferred to the carrier before the competition for route maintenance and will operate in a test mode. As a result, adjustments to the traffic pattern are possible, taking into account passenger traffic and the needs of the population.Recall that this year, on behalf of the head of the megalopolis, Yerbolat Dosayev, the akimat purchased 600 buses, 112 trolleybuses and 100 electric buses. Since the beginning of the year, UGM has organized 18 suburban and 3 urban routes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/901826

The Department of Urban Planning Control of Almaty informs about the beginning of the demolition of a residential complex at: AKH "Chapaeva", uch. 426, 504 in the MD. Karagaily.An earlier unscheduled inspection found that the customer (an individual) is building a residential complex in the absence of an APZ, approval of a draft design, notification of the start of construction and installation works and expertise.Administrative measures were taken against the customer, and after that a statement of claim for demolition was sent to the SMES of Almaty.On July 26, 2023, the Management's claims were satisfied by the decision of the Specialized Interdistrict Economic Court of Almaty. On October 26, 2023, the Almaty City Court upheld the decision of the 1st instance. On January 30, 2024, the writ of execution was sent to the Almaty Department of Justice, where enforcement proceedings were initiated.Demolition began today with the participation of bailiffs.It should be recalled that 55 illegal facilities, including residential complexes "Dream", KHAN, "Alma Garden" and others, have been completely or partially demolished since the beginning of last year as part of the instruction of Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev to strengthen control over construction.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/902437

The Department of Youth Policy of the city of Almaty, together with the Department of Emergency Situations (DFS), are conducting a series of training events on seismic safety among the youth of the city. These events are held on the basis of universities in the city.One of these meetings was held at the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University. Senior officer, Lieutenant Colonel of the Department of Civil Defense of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Almaty Medeu Shakenov told the participants in detail about the security measures that must be observed in case of emergencies."Natural disasters cannot be predicted. Therefore, in order for them to protect themselves, we must ensure that young people are ready to act in emergency situations. That's why we train young people through such activities and develop their ability to protect themselves and others in an emergency in the first place. It is very important for young people to hold such information events," said the representative of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Medeu Shakenov.The event also addressed issues of prevention of natural disasters, extinguishing fires caused by the human factor, as well as providing first aid and psychological assistance."Thanks to today's event, I got a lot of new information for myself. I think every citizen should know what to do in an emergency situation. If such events take place in the future, I will definitely take part," said student Erbol Bakytbekov. In addition, a number of similar events are planned in all community centers of our city to explain safety measures to young people. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/902446

The Akimat of the city has organized 8 free bus routes, 10 buses each, for the convenience of fans. The route runs from the Central Stadium.The locations of the delivery points can be viewed on the 2GIS service.* Central stadium - mkr. Kalkaman (bus stop City Hospital No. 7);* Central Stadium - mkr. Orbit (intersection of Mustafin-Toraighyrov streets);* Central Stadium - mkr. Ainabulak (intersection of Makataeva-Pavlodarskaya streets);* Central Stadium - Halyk Arena bus stop (north direction);* Central Stadium - Almaty Railway Station stop-1;* Central Siadion - Rayymbek Batyr metro station;* Central Stadium - PSC of Nauryzbay district;* Central Stadium - Stop at the intersection of Momyshuly-Monke bi streets.The transport started running at 16:00 and will leave as soon as it is full.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/902531

We apologize to the fans for the inconvenience caused by the untimely clearing of snow between the seats of six rows (2.7% of the total number of seats in the Central Stadium) of the western sector of the central stadium of Almaty.In order to avoid similar incidents in the future, an inspection will be carried out.The manager of the Central Stadium facility, Bauyrzhan Zhumazhanov, has already been removed from his post.We understand the importance of the comfort of the audience, especially at such important matches, and we will do our best to ensure that such a situation does not happen again in the future.Directorate of sports facilities of the city of AlmatySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/902550

A press tour was held in the Alatau district, during which media representatives got acquainted with the key facilities implemented this year. Akim of the district Talgat Malybayev and the project participants spoke in detail about the achievements that the district can be proud of.The first object of the press tour was the landscaping of the park in the Karasu microdistrict. The project, implemented in 2023-2024, covers an area of 11 hectares. On behalf of the akim of the district Talgat Malybayev, a modern automatic watering system was installed. According to the project, small architectural forms (MAFS), benches, urns and an original pergola of individual manufacture are placed. In addition, green spaces have been planted here, which significantly improves the appearance and atmosphere of the neighborhood.Another important project is the construction of water supply and sewerage distribution networks in the Algabas microdistrict. In 2024, the construction of water supply systems with a length of 47.5 km was completed, which provided centralized water supply to 585 residential buildings, which is more than 4 thousand residents. The project was under the personal control of the Mayor of Almaty, Yerbolat Dosayev, and became an important step in improving the quality of life of local residents by providing them with access to necessary public services.The press tour also included a visit to the recently opened sports and wellness center in the Zerdeli microdistrict, which has become one of the clearest examples of the development of sports infrastructure in the area. This center accepts up to 400 children daily, providing them with modern conditions for sports activities. The complex includes a sports hall, a gym, a boxing hall, a choreography hall, as well as a board game room. In the implementation of the project, Talgat Malybayev demanded special attention to the creation of comfortable conditions for people with limited mobility, including the availability of adapted dressing rooms and shower rooms.Since its foundation, Alatau district has attached special importance to the development of road infrastructure and improvement of public transport. In 2024, an average repair of roads was carried out on 72 streets of the district with a total length of 53.7 km. A pit repair was also carried out on an area of 30 thousand square meters. In addition, the construction of new roads with a total length of 0.55 km and average repairs on 10 streets with a total length of 3.9 km has been completed this year. These works have significantly improved the transport accessibility of the areas and increased road safety.The Budget of People's Participation program continues to demonstrate its effectiveness in creating modern and comfortable public spaces for residents of the Alatau district.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/902560

The Akimat of Almaty informs about the additional selection of applications for participation in the city's preferential lending program "Almaty Zhastary". This stage of the selection will be available only to those citizens who applied during the main competitive selection period from July 29 to August 7, 2024, but did not receive a positive decision due to incorrect filling or submission of documents.Information about applications approved for editing is available on the main page of the program's website in the section "List of applicants allowed to edit applications".The editing procedure must be completed on the official website of the program — almaty-zhastary2024.kz . The period for making adjustments and updating documents is set from December 23 to December 31, 2024.For additional clarifications and consultations, citizens can contact the multi-channel telephone number of the Almaty Municipal Infrastructure Development Department +7 (727) 225 14 57.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/902592

In honor of the main national holiday — Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan, symbolizing freedom, unity and prosperity of the country, the Almaty City Tourism Department, together with the Border Control Department at the Border Service of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Almaty International Airport, organizes a unique campaign called "Sweet gift as a greeting". The event is designed to create a festive mood and emphasize the deep respect of Almaty residents for the traditions of hospitality.At the time of passport control, passengers will receive sweet presents — traditional Kazakhstani chocolate and cookies. The campaign will cover over 5,000 passengers on more than 50 international flights, creating an atmosphere of warmth and friendliness for arriving guests from the very first minutes of their stay in Almaty.This initiative is part of the global program to improve the quality of the tourist service "Visitor Experience".Almaty actively forms a positive perception of the city as a modern, hospitable and cultural destination for travelers from all over the world. According to Mastercard, the high level of service and unique impressions from visiting the city contribute to the return of guests — from January to October 2024, the share of repeat visits was 25%.Special attention is paid to improving the professionalism of border guards and customs control officers. The annual hospitality facilitation sessions help them improve their communication skills with international guests, which ensures a high standard of service and gives travelers a sense of care and respect.Statistics confirm the success of Almaty as one of the leading tourist centers in the region: in 9 months of 2024, the total tourist flow increased by 14.2%, reaching 1,729,601 people. The number of foreign tourists increased by 24%, amounting to 507,567 people, which is more than half of the total tourist flow in Kazakhstan. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/902596