The action "16 days of active counteraction to gender-based violence" has started in the capital today. The events are aimed at raising awareness of the population about measures to prevent and prevent violence, the official website of the Mayor's Office of Astana reports.In Astana, over 10 months of this year, 102 received more than 8000 calls from citizens on the facts of domestic violence in families. This was announced at a briefing in the capital's RSC dedicated to the International Day against Violence against Women – November 25, by the head of the Department for the Protection of Women from Violence of the Astana Police Department, Police Lieutenant Colonel Gulmira Shrakhmetova.According to the speaker, in 10 months, more than 7,600 protective orders were issued on the fact of violence to prevent offenses, 647 special requirements for the behavior of the offender were established. In order to strengthen prevention, work with the registered contingent has been intensified.Mobile groups are working to identify families who have been subjected to violence, as well as those who find themselves in a difficult life situation. For example, more than 2,000 rounds were conducted in total. Of these, 64 families were identified who are in a difficult life situation, 75 parents who are not responsible for raising children were registered. According to Article 127 of the Administrative Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 121 people were brought to administrative responsibility.Recall that the annual international campaign "16 days of active action against gender-based violence" traditionally begins on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ends on December 10, the International Human Rights Day.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/889934

A solemn ceremony of awarding the finalists of the National award "Teacher of Kazakhstan-2024" was held in Astana. The event was attended by teachers, scientists, experts from all over the world, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.This is the Kazakhstan stage of the international competition "Global Teacher Award", established by the Varkey Foundation. In it, the main prize of one million US dollars will be awarded to the best teachers in the world for their contribution to education.The ten best teachers of the country have been identified as part of the competition of the National award "Teacher of Kazakhstan-2024". The purpose of this competition is not only to show the importance of the teaching profession, but also the work of the best teachers at the international level.This year's competition showed a record, more than 2,200 teachers from all over Kazakhstan took part in it, 10 of the best teachers were selected. Among them are two teachers from the capital. These are the mathematics teacher of the Lyceum school No. 71 in Astana, Oktyabrina Junis, and the teacher of the Kazakh language and literature of the Economic Lyceum, Nurzhan Baisakov. Each of the two teachers from the capital, who were among the top ten teachers, was awarded a cash prize in the amount of 1 million tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/889957

The municipal services of Almaty are actively preparing the urban area for the onset of cold weather and snowfall. From November 25 to November 30, the city will host a Week of cleanliness.Within the framework of the republican program "Taza Kazakhstan" and the city campaign "Almaty is our common home", a large–scale cleaning of the street and road network, public places, riverbeds, street urns and a ditch network will be carried out. In order to ensure quality control of the work performed, monitoring activities have been strengthened. In case of detection of deficiencies and violations, administrative fines and penalties will be applied to contractors within the framework of concluded contracts.By the way, during a press tour at the GKP base at the Almaty Tazalyk PHV, journalists managed to get acquainted with the preparation process, where attention was attracted not only by the latest machines, but also by those who work daily for the benefit of the city, ensuring its cleanliness and uninterrupted operation in the most difficult winter conditions.– This year, 32 units of modern equipment were purchased within the framework of the republican program "Taza Kazakhstan". One special equipment can replace an entire team of 20 people, which will significantly speed up the process and increase the efficiency of cleaning," said Yertay Kasenov, Deputy director of the State Enterprise "Almaty Tazalyk". Among the novelties is a powerful sweeper, which, with the help of a modern suction system and brushes, effectively removes debris from roads. The machine is equipped with simultaneous garbage loading technology, which significantly increases the speed of cleaning and reduces the number of stops. This unit is ideal for working both on high streets and in narrow alleys, ensuring thorough cleaning even in the most inaccessible places.Sweeper and sweeperAnother important model is a specialized technique designed to work in winter conditions, which the utilities themselves call "tigers". The main purpose is to remove snow, ice, dust and debris from urban roads and airfields at a harvesting speed of up to 80 km/h. It replaces 4 KAMAZ trucks in terms of performance. The machine is equipped with a system for distributing liquid reagents against ice, which significantly increases safety on highways in winter. It is compact and highly maneuverable. With an external turning radius of 13.7 m, it exceeds all expectations when it comes to flexibility and mobility when cleaning main streets. Equipped with a 5.4m wide snowplow, a 4.2m long brush and a blowing device located in the rear.Specialized equipment designed to work in winter conditions The following equipment is perfect for effective work in conditions of dense urban development. Compact, maneuverable and powerful, this machine is ideal for cleaning narrow streets, courtyards and pedestrian areas. It effectively removes sand, foliage and debris, maintaining order in the most inaccessible places of the city.Urban-Sweeper EquipmentAn important addition to the fleet is a combined road vehicle, which combines several functions. It cleans road surfaces from snow and ice using brushes and plows, and distributes reagents to prevent ice. Due to its versatility, this technique allows you to perform all the necessary winter maintenance work on one equipment, which significantly increases efficiency and reduces cleaning time.Combined Road VehicleAccording to Deputy Director Yertai Kasenov, 605 units of special equipment and about one and a half thousand road workers will work on the streets of the city in winter, which will ensure timely and high-quality cleaning of both roads and sidewalks.– The task of our company is high—quality and timely cleaning of streets and sidewalks from snow and ice. We are already at the start, ready for any challenges of the winter period, and with the new equipment we will be able to cope with the task in the shortest possible time," he said.Employees of municipal services of the city also received specialized training on the operation of new equipment. This is necessary in order to effectively use high-tech machines in winter, ensuring safety and order on the streets of the city. The training included not only the technical aspects of working with new equipment, but also safety rules, as well as maintenance methods, which allows you to guarantee trouble-free operation even in the most difficult weather conditions.– My colleagues and I were trained, where we were explained in detail how to properly operate the equipment, especially in conditions of snowfall and ice. Each machine has its own characteristics, and it is important to know how to use it as efficiently and safely as possible. We work annually to improve the quality of our work. This year, thanks to the new technology, we will be able to work even faster. We are ready to meet the winter with full equipment and a well–coordinated team," said Ivan Cherny, an employee of Almaty Tazalyk.According to Zhanat Zhakupbek, Deputy head of the Municipal Infrastructure Development Department, 841 units of equipment are available in Almaty for the winter period to service the city, 1,400 road workers can be involved in clearing roads and sidewalks. By the forces of 9 contractors, in addition to the State Enterprise "Almaty Tazalyk", sanitary cleaning is carried out from 2318 streets with a total length of over 2.7 thousand km. The daily output of equipment for street cleaning during the daytime is about 600 units and 800 road workers, 220 units of equipment and up to 250 road workers during the night shift.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/889913

Dear Exporters and business representatives!The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan together with JSC "QazTrade" announce the opening of applications for participation in the trade and economic mission to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.Date and time of the mission: December 1-3, 2024The mission program includes:- Business Forum- B2B sessions- Field meetingsRegistration is required!To participate in the mission, fill out the form at the following link: https://forms.gle/wWjczJUG21STHb4U9Registration closes on November 27, 2024, until 18:00.Contacts for inquiries:Zhalmukhambetova Aisaule: +7 702 702 97 97Baibolova Assel: +7 775 230 09 82We are waiting for your applications and hope for successful cooperation!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/889943

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Today, Vice Minister of Finance Dauren Kenbeil held a meeting with a delegation of the Eximbank of China headed by Vice President Yang Dongning.The meeting discussed topical issues of the economic situation in Kazakhstan, the development of the financial market, the prospects for borrowing in the domestic and foreign markets, as well as the expansion of bilateral economic cooperation, including the implementation of joint projects.Yang Dunning noted the importance of Kazakhstan as a strategic partner in the region and expressed the Bank's readiness to continue supporting key initiatives in the economy and infrastructure.Dauren Kenbeil stressed the importance of strengthening financial ties with China, positively noting the contribution of China's Eximbank to the implementation of mutually beneficial projects contributing to the sustainable economic development of Kazakhstan.Following the meeting, the Parties noted the significant potential for further expansion of partnership and development of mutual financial cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/889962

Astana hosted the "School of Leaders" of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, which brought together bright youth representatives from different regions of the country.The participants discussed topics such as the use of artificial intelligence, the formation of a cultural code, the art of non-verbal interpersonal communication and others.Also, within the framework of the school, a meeting was held with Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan Marat Azilkhanov, where plans for 2025, which will be the anniversary year for the Assembly - the year of its 30th anniversary, were discussed. Special attention was paid to projects aimed at involving young people, developing creative initiatives and interacting with working and student youth. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/889910

The launch of the international campaign "16 days without violence" was given in Kazakhstan. It takes place annually from November 25 to December 10 under the auspices of the National Commission on Women's Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Thus, Kazakhstan demonstrates its commitment to the elimination of all forms of violence at both the global and national levels. The main purpose of the campaign is to prevent domestic violence and increase legal literacy of the population.As part of this campaign, a championship among the capital's universities was held in Astana today, according to the rules of which the teams had to offer a creative approach to solving cases on the topic of gender violence.The Ministry of Culture and Information has also launched an active information campaign on the types of violence, their consequences and ways to prevent it. In addition, within the framework of the campaign, self-defense trainings for women have been organized, conferences, round tables, an art performance on the topic of countering violence and other events are planned. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/889938

On November 29, 2024, Minister of Ecology of Natural Resources E. Nysanbayev will meet with the population of the Ulytau region.The place and time of the meeting will be announced additionally.You can ask your questions and suggestions at a meeting with the Minister, or send them using the following communication channels: to WhatsApp number: cell 8(701)100-44-66 and to the email address: s.koblashov@ecogeo.gov.kz .An appointment for a personal appointment will be made until November 27, 2024 (inclusive). To make an appointment for a personal appointment, please contact tel. 8(701)100-44-66We invite citizens to take an active part and ask the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources a question.#halykpenkezdesu Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/889919

There are 50 colleges in the Turkestan region, of which 28 are public and 22 are private. Agriculture plays an important role in the economic development of the region. 10 colleges prepare specialists for this field. 3 more educational institutions specialize in tourism and services, and 11 in construction. There are also colleges in the field of medicine, art, humanities, pedagogy, technical and multidisciplinary fields in the region.At the weekly meeting of the regional akim's office, measures to improve the quality of education in colleges and strengthen their technical base were discussed. Akim of Turkestan region Darkhan Satybaldy instructed the management of the Department of Education to systematize the work of educational institutions, increase the number of grants in popular specialties and optimize the state order.– Significant budgetary funds are allocated for colleges. But does the quality of education correspond to this? Continue monitoring and analysis. For colleges with low quality of education, whose students do not attend classes, propose measures within the framework of the law. Managers who fail to perform their duties should leave their posts. Conduct an analysis of new specialties and the selection of qualified teachers. It is also necessary to develop proposals for the construction of dormitories and provision of equipment," said Darkhan Satybaldy.According to the deputy head of the Regional Education Department Aigul Kasymbekova, 47,142 students study in colleges in the region in 75 specialties. Of these, 35,708 people study by state order, and 11,434 on a paid basis. 3,041 teachers and 214 masters of industrial training are involved in the educational process.In the current academic year, 15,525 state-ordered places have been fully mastered. However, 260 students were expelled, including those who went on sabbatical or were drafted into the army. The FACE ID system has been implemented in 25 public colleges to control attendance.From 2020 to 2021, 9 colleges were equipped with modern equipment worth 2.5 billion tenge within the framework of the Zhas Maman project. In 2023, 1.8 billion tenge was allocated from the regional budget to strengthen the base of 18 colleges. 700 million tenge was allocated for ongoing repairs and gasification of the heating system in 10 colleges.Special attention is paid to the connection of theory with practice. For example, students of agronomy study the cultivation of vegetables, berries and mulberry trees, as well as their processing and sale. The colleges are developing areas of deep fish processing and IT technologies.Every year, colleges in the region accept more than 12 thousand graduates of grades 9-11 and about 3 thousand young people from the NEET category. At the WorldSkills Kazakhstan-2024 championship, students of the Turkestan region won 2 gold, 1 silver, 4 bronze medals and 11 special medallions, lifting the region to 6th place in the team competition (in 2023 - 9th place).The press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/889810

A meeting dedicated to the autumn tree planting and development campaign "Zhasyl beldeu" was held under the chairmanship of Akim of Turkestan region Darkhan Satybaldy. The head of the region instructed to intensify work on landscaping and improvement of settlements in the region.– There are disadvantages in the process of planting trees. If there is no irrigation system, then it makes no sense to plant trees. It is necessary to ensure constant watering and care. It is also necessary to control whether the seedlings take root. Submit a report on the number of trees planted and established. The work on the expansion of Zhasyl Beldeu and landscaping needs to be strengthened," Darkhan Satybaldy noted.The head of the regional Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, Kairat Abdualiev, made a report at the meeting. He said that as part of the President's order to plant 15 million trees in the country in 2021-2025, 1.1 million seedlings are planned to be planted in the Turkestan region. For this purpose, a comprehensive greening plan for settlements in the region for 2022-2025 has been approved.According to the plan, 491,106 seedlings were planted in the spring of 2024, and 467,500 more seedlings are planned to be planted in the fall of 2024. At the moment, 438,970 seedlings have already been planted. Forestry institutions are fully prepared for the distribution of seedlings for autumn 2024 and spring 2025.30,000 hectares of land have been allocated around Turkestan to create Zhasyl Beldeu, which are being transferred to the category of the state forest fund. In the autumn season of 2024 and in the spring of 2025, work on planting and supplementing forest plantations will be carried out on an area of 17,019 hectares, of which 8,185 hectares cover the territory around Turkestan. For these purposes, seedlings from the nursery adapted to local conditions will be used.It is also planned to create a modern forest nursery on 120 hectares. Currently, 47 hectares are used, where seedlings of 21 species of trees and shrubs are grown, including 5 species of coniferous, 11 species of deciduous and 5 species of shrubs.2.5 million saplings of trees and shrubs, as well as 150,000 annual and perennial flowers are required annually for landscaping Turkestan and Zhasyl Beldeu. Work on the registration of land for the nursery is carried out jointly with the akimat of the Saur district. After the full development of the nursery area, it is expected to produce up to 14.3 million seedlings per year.The press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/889814

In the Turkestan region, the Taza Kazakhstan program is conducted in several directions. This was discussed at a meeting of the office of the akim of the Turkestan region. The head of the region, Darkhan Satybaldy, instructed to systematically carry out cleaning and landscaping work.- The Taza Kazakhstan program is under constant control. The relevant responsibilities have been assigned. Responsible administrations and akimats of districts and cities should not slow down the pace of work. Work will continue on maintaining cleanliness in settlements, improving environmental literacy, and awareness-raising. The whole structure should participate in this case," Darkhan Satybaldy said.According to the first deputy akim of Turkestan region Zulpikhar Zholdasov, 807 clean-up days are planned to be held within the framework of the Taza Kazakhstan program by the end of the year, 768 clean-up days are organized from June 20 to November 22. From November 18 to November 22, 45 clean-up days were held.Within the framework of the Taza Kazakhstan program, last week, the state of sanitary cleanliness of the settlements of Shardara and Kazygurt was monitored, spontaneous landfills were identified, special equipment and tools were used in order to eliminate them as soon as possible together with the akimat of the village. In order to develop the economy of rural regions of the region and create a favorable environment for the population, on the initiative of the akim of the region, a competition "Ulgili auyl" was held, where the winner was determined. The necessary social facility has been identified for the winner of the main prize, i.e. for the village of Sharbulak in the Kazygurt district, and it is planned to allocate appropriate funds from the regional budget for the construction of this facility in 2025.Work has been carried out on cleaning and tidying up the industrial zone of Turkestan. Cleaning, regulation, lighting, and cleaning of the territory were carried out on 70 hectares of sectors assigned to the contractor, responsible departments and the mayor's office of the city. Of the 170 garbage sites identified by the staff of the akim's office, 164 have been put in order, and cleaning works are underway at the remaining 6 sites.The press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/889817

By the order of the Akim of Akmola region dated November 25, 2024, in coordination with the Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and with the consent of the deputies of the Maslikhat, Almas Alin was appointed akim of Korgalzhyn district.The new akim of Korgalzhyn district was introduced to the district's assets by Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov.Almas Alin has set a number of tasks for the development of the district and the creation of comfortable conditions for the population within the framework of the instructions of the Head of State.The head of the region instructed the newly appointed akim of the district to keep under personal control the commissioning of all planned facilities and prevent their disruption, safely and smoothly carry out the heating season, ensure timely commissioning of water supply facilities.Almas Alin also needs to carry out clear work to attract investment, create new jobs and develop the field of entrepreneurship, as well as housing construction.At the end of the meeting, Marat Akhmetzhanov wished success in the implementation of the assigned tasks, and also expressed gratitude to the former akim of Korgalzhyn district Berik Zhanbayev for the work done. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/889851

The Department of Tourism of the city of Almaty, together with Almaty Business Development Company LLP, launched a Project office in the "One Stop Shop" format to support projects in the field of tourism.The goal is to provide comprehensive support to investors and entrepreneurs interested in implementing tourism projects in Almaty.The "one window" format will allow entrepreneurs to receive all the necessary consultations and services in one place, and, accordingly, reduce the time and resources of investors. Key services of the project office:Consulting support: professional advice on all issues related to the implementation of tourism projects, including legal requirements and administrative procedures.Project support: assistance at all stages of the project implementation, including strategic planning, preparation of documents and coordination of interaction with government agencies.Obtaining public services: providing assistance in obtaining permits, licenses and other necessary documents, which will significantly speed up the process of launching and operating tourism projects.It is expected that the project office will attract new investors and entrepreneurs in Almaty who are interested in creating unique tourism products and infrastructure. This, in turn, will create new jobs and contribute to the economic growth of the region. The new project office is open for cooperation with representatives of business, non-profit organizations and government agencies. The project office is located at: 303 Baizakova str., 2nd floor, Bostandyk district, Almaty Work schedule:Monday – Friday, from 9:00 to 18:00Lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00 Contacts:Phone: +7 (727) 225-10-83Email address: info@abdc.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/889871

A subsidiary of JSC SEC Almaty, Almaty Finance LLP allocated KZT 163 million to EV Solutions LLP for the purchase of high-speed charging stations for electric vehicles.The borrower will use the funds received under the Almaty Business 2025 entrepreneurship development program and the green economy development strategy to purchase and install 28 new charging stations in Almaty.Financing of the project will allow the company to almost double its own network of stations, and the city to increase the availability of electric transport infrastructure.The interest rate on the loan will be 6% per annum, the term is 5 years."The volume of emissions of harmful substances by motor vehicles in Almaty in 2023 exceeded 112 thousand tons, which amounted to 60% of the total emissions. Creating comfortable conditions for servicing electric vehicles is an important step towards the electrification of transport, and, as a result, improving the ecology of the city," said Zhuldyz Igenov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Almaty Finance LLP.For reference:Almaty Finance LLP is a credit institution established in 2019, is a subsidiary of JSC SEC Almaty. Almaty Finance LLP provides preferential financing to SMEs in Almaty. The maximum loan amount is 500 million tenge. The term is up to 7 years. Lending to Almaty Finance is implemented within the framework of the regional program "Almaty Business-2025".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/889877

Environmental safety issues and measures to improve the state of the environment in the region were discussed at a staff meeting chaired by Akim of the region Askhat Shakharov.The head of the Ecology Department, Erbol Kuanov, spoke about the implementation of the Roadmap for the comprehensive solution of environmental problems in the Aktobe region. 44 events are planned to be held within its framework. Some of them have already been successfully completed, which has affected the positive result. So, for 9 months of this year, the actual volume of emissions into the atmosphere amounted to 90.5 thousand tons, which is 2% less than last year.As part of the implementation of the Roadmap at the AZF, the modernization of furnaces in workshops No. 1 and 2, as well as the replacement of more than 70 aspiration units, are being completed this year. A new electrofilter was installed at the gas station, which reduced emissions by 63%. In Kandyagash, Centaur LLP continues to clear maps. KazTransOil JSC and NWTK Munai Tas LLP are working to reduce emissions in the Kenkiyak GTS oil storage tanks.Work continues on the elimination of natural landfills.Head of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management Askar Dzhusibaliyev announced the results of the republican environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan", held in the Aktobe region. The campaign is being implemented as part of the instructions of the President of the country and is aimed at improving the environmental situation and landscaping in the regions.More than 418 thousand Aktobe residents, more than 11 thousand employees of enterprises and organizations took part in the action. In general, order has been restored in 105 thousand courtyards, 103 thousand private houses, and 1,500 social facilities. 207 reservoirs, 44 fountains and 94 thousand meters of irrigation ditches were cleaned. Also, 291 parks and squares were cleared of garbage, 356 thousand tree seedlings were planted. 74 thousand tons of garbage were taken to the landfill.The Speaker noted that thanks to the joint work of government agencies, enterprises and ordinary citizens, the environmental situation in the region has been significantly improved, as well as the level of environmental culture among the population has been increased.The Governor of the region instructed to keep the implementation of the Roadmap under control and ensure the timely implementation of all planned measures to improve the environmental situation in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/889845

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Astana, November 22, 2024 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev received the President of the Turkic Academy Shahin Mustafayev.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current activities of the organization, the events planned for 2025, and exchanged views on priority areas of cooperation.In addition, the Kazakh side noted the importance of the Academy's work on the adoption of the unified alphabet of the Turkic world, which was approved on September 11 this year in Baku by the relevant commission.A.Bakayev noted that the work of the Academy should be aimed at deepening cooperation between the Turkic states in the field of science, education and culture, contributing to the strengthening of the common cultural and historical heritage, as well as its recognition throughout the region.The Turkic Academy was established on May 25, 2010 on the initiative of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The agreement on the establishment of the Academy was signed on August 23, 2012 in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) during the II Summit of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking States. The members are Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkey. The observer countries are Hungary and Uzbekistan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/889829

A press conference with members of the jury of the international competition of the XVII International Film Festival "Eurasia" was held in Almaty today. At the meeting, the speakers shared their vision of the significance of the festival, expectations from competitive films and the role of cinema in the modern world.The chairman of the jury of the international competition of the Eurasia Film Festival, the famous director Nuri Bilge Ceylan, noted that modern cinema requires a new approach."In fact, in traditional cinema, all the themes are of the same type. And in order to dive into a deeper meaning and reach a subtle note in every person's life, you need to create new meanings. The films that will be shown at the festival can open up a completely different world of cinema for you," said the chairman of the jury of the International Competition.These words fully reflect the essence of the International Competition of the festival, where 13 films are presented. The participants' works cover a wide range of topics – from social dramas to philosophical reflections.A member of the jury of the international competition, actress Rano Shodieva emphasized the unique atmosphere of the festival, which provides an opportunity to enjoy deep and beautiful films."I would like to plunge into a good, clean, new, beautiful movie. And we have a whole week to do it. We will choose the best movie from the best," she said.The films presented in the International Competition illustrate not only cultural diversity, but also a high artistic level. For example, the painting "To a Land Unknown" tells the story of Palestinian refugees, and the film "Nirvana" tells the stories of three hidden souls striving for light.Director Artykpai Suyundukov called for attention to bold experiments and deep themes."I wish the Eurasia Festival to be useful for Kazakhstani viewers and future directors. I would like the festival to focus on experiments, the search for a film language, the exploration of deep themes and the inner world of man, something that we really won't see in an ordinary cinema."At the festival, viewers will be able to see films that explore traditions, female identity, social conflicts and spiritual reflection.Jury member, film critic Nada Azhari Gillon stressed the importance of such events for international cultural exchange: "Festivals are important for both people and creators. A film festival is a great way to get to know another culture, another country and other people. Learn more about them."The press conference was not only the start of a rich competition program, but also an inspiring start for the audience. They will be able to discover the magic of modern cinema.The founder and organizer of the festival is traditionally the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The direct organization of the film festival is entrusted to the National Kazakhfilm Studio named after Shaken Aimanov.It should be noted that the sponsors and partners were: KAZ Minerals Group, Sarens Kazakhstan, Salem Entertainment, Kinopark Theaters cinema chain, Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), Astana Motors, Kazakhtelecom JSC, A-Event KZ.General Partner: Bazis-A company.Information partners: Khabar JSC, Qazaqstan TV channel, NTK TV channel, Europe plus Kazakhstan, Eldoradio, QazaqGazetteri, EgemenQazaqstan, Kazakhstanskaya Pravda, Antenna Kazakhstan, New Generation, ORDA, MIA Kazinform, Arbat Media, El.kz , Baq.kz, BaigeNews. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/889846

A press conference was held in Almaty with members of the jury of the competition of the countries of Central Asia and the Turkic world of the XVII International Film Festival "Eurasia". The event brought together representatives of the global film industry. The participants discussed the uniqueness of the festival's film program and their attitude to the upcoming work.The chairman of the jury of the Central Asian and Turkic World competition, Li Baohua, spoke about his expectations and expressed his expectations from the films of the participants. "Yesterday, during the opening of the film festival, excerpts from films participating in the competition programs were shown. I think they are all worthy of high praise. I really liked them. In the coming days, I, as the chairman of the jury, as well as my colleagues, will get acquainted with all the films and give a real assessment," Li Baohua said.Russian director Alexey Telnov, answering the question of the participants, expressed the hope that the presented paintings would be interesting."I want to point out that it was a great opening of the festival and that everything is very organized. We expect and hope that the presented paintings will surprise us," he said.Moroccan director Abdelila El Jauhari emphasized the special importance of the film festival: "It was my dream to visit Kazakhstan. I only knew about Kazakhstan thanks to a few films earlier. But today, I am here with my colleagues to find out as much information as possible about Kazakh and Central Asian films."The famous Kazakh actress Zhanna Kuanysheva stressed that "Eurasia" always reveals new names. "We have to show our paintings to the whole world. And we have to watch what is happening in the world of cinema. Therefore, Eurasia is a wonderful event from this point of view."The festival will last until November 30, giving viewers the opportunity to enjoy vivid stories and feel the breath of culture of Central Asia and the Turkic world.The founder and organizer of the festival is traditionally the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The direct organization of the film festival is entrusted to the National Kazakhfilm Studio named after Shaken Aimanov.It should be noted that the sponsors and partners were: KAZ Minerals Group, Sarens Kazakhstan, Salem Entertainment, Kinopark Theaters cinema chain, Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), Astana Motors, Kazakhtelecom JSC, A-Event KZ.General Partner: Bazis-A company.Information partners: Khabar JSC, Qazaqstan TV channel, NTK TV channel, Europe plus Kazakhstan, Eldoradio, QazaqGazetteri, EgemenQazaqstan, Kazakhstanskaya Pravda, Antenna Kazakhstan, New Generation, ORDA, MIA Kazinform, Arbat Media, El.kz , Baq.kz, BaigeNews. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/889858