At the annual city competition among primary school students of Russian–speaking schools "Memlekettik til - mereim" in Sarani, participants demonstrated good knowledge of the Kazakh language.The intellectual competition consisted of three stages. At first, the younger students presented themselves in the Kazakh language. The next tour included reading poetry about the Motherland. At the final stage, the contestants answered questions about Kazakhstan, which allowed them to evaluate their ability to express their thoughts freely in the Kazakh language.– First of all, the jury evaluated the children's vocabulary, their ability to correctly pronounce specific sounds of the Kazakh language and confidence when speaking to an audience. The originality and creativity of the presentations were also taken into account," says Albina Nurmakhanova, Director of the Sarani Language Development Center. – This competition not only gives children the opportunity to open up, but is also a vivid example of the work of teachers. Such events serve as motivation for a full-fledged study of the state language. We see an increase in interest in the Kazakh language among both children and adults.Kirill Tarasik (OSH No. 16) won the Grand Prix. The first place was shared by Victoria Puzyrnaya (gymnasium No. 17) and Mubina Mirzayeva (boarding school No. 7).The second place was awarded to Miroslava Satritdinova (OSH No. 16) and Nurillo Pulatov (gymnasium No. 17). The top three were rounded out by Usman Arsaev (OSH No. 2) and Alexandra Balabat (OSH No. 6).The winners were awarded with diplomas and memorable gifts, the rest of the participants received letters of thanks and souvenirs. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/891817

55 multi-apartment residential buildings are currently being built in Karaganda, 48 of them have all permits, four housing and communal services have a full package of documents, but construction work has been suspended, one does not have a permit and two are long-term.Detailed information about housing complexes can be obtained from the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control of the Karaganda region, as well as from the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning of Karaganda by phone: (8-7212) 42-11-76, 42-12-65.The list of houses under construction that have all permits for construction and installation works:The list of housing complexes under construction by the Moscow Railways does not include housing complexes that have permission to raise funds from shareholders issued by the akimat, with the exception of the residential complex "Dream House" at 41b Shakhterov Ave., which has already been commissioned.It is not prohibited by law to create housing and construction cooperatives (HBC) to attract funds from shareholders, but no one will give a 100% guarantee for the completion date. Housing Stock construction companies (all facilities) and Comfortniy Gorod (New City – 2 residential complex, New City – 3 residential complex, British Comfort Quarter residential complex) have such housing and communal services.All transactions made in circumvention of the current legislation on shared-equity construction are invalid. These include a preliminary booking agreement, reservation agreements, investment agreements, and assignment of claims.Developers should remember that raising funds from shareholders without permission is prohibited by the law "On Equity Participation in Housing Construction", while administrative and criminal liability is provided for under articles 320 of the Code of Administrative Offenses and 214 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan for engaging in prohibited types of entrepreneurial activity.According to the information of the Akimat of the city of KaragandaSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/891917

During the summer months, 17 km of the storm system was cleared in Karaganda. A total of 30 km have recently been cleared of debris. By the end of December, it is planned to equip 529 meters of storm sewers. Mayor of the city Meiram Kozhukhov wrote about the preparations for the spring flood on his Instagram page."In another problematic area along Shakhterov Avenue – from the observation chamber in the area of house No. 36/2 – we are equipping an additional pipe to divert part of the volume of incoming meltwater. If currently meltwater entered this inspection chamber through two pipes with a diameter of 1200 kb, then there was one pipe for diversion, now we eliminate this defect – we stack the pipe from the camera, then we will make a cut–in to the Zhartas canal on Saryarka Street (the canal passes under the road, with a sufficiently large pipe diameter),"- the mayor of the city wrote in his blog.He also spoke about the construction of a bypass ditch in the steppe behind Tattimbeta Street. In the spring, a lot of water comes from there. In order for it not to flood nearby buildings, city services equip an irrigation ditch there, which passes behind the Taugul microdistrict, it is also taken to the Zhartassky canal.In the South-East of the city, 263 meters of a storm system are additionally being equipped on Universitetskaya Street, near houses 78/15, 78/11, 78/19. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/892038

For the second year, a Single family assistance center has been operating in Karaganda, created by the police department with the support of the akimat of the region. Its specificity is an integrated approach: legal, social and psychological assistance for victims of domestic brawlers was combined in one place. The head of the region, Ermaganbet Bulekpayev, instructed to scale this experience to other cities.The members of the interdepartmental commission for the prevention of offenses under the Akimat of the region shared their vision of combating domestic violence.Recall that in Kazakhstan, the law has strengthened responsibility for domestic violence. The head of the department of the local police service, Kairbek Shakenov, said that family brawlers were more often subjected to administrative arrest.He stressed that every second domestic violence is committed while drunk. Alcohol is often abused by both spouses.– Victims of domestic violence receive assistance. An administrative or criminal penalty is applied against the aggressor. But specialists in the field of psychocorrection of behavior should also work with rowdies, since scandals and violence come from them," said Kairbek Shakenov.There is a problem with the timely exchange of information between state and authorized bodies. The governor of the region instructed to resolve this issue.– Last year, a Single family Assistance Center was opened. This has produced positive results. It is necessary to create the same centers in Temirtau, Balkhash and other cities. The costs are small, but there are benefits," said Ermaganbet Bulekpayev.At the meeting of the commission, the problem of the work of some entertainment establishments was also raised, in whose territory the criminal situation remains unstable. It is noted that the same cafes and bars that work until 4-5 o'clock in the morning fall into the criminal chronicle.This year, police departments received 2.5 thousand reports on various offenses on their territory. Criminal cases have been initiated in some cases and administrative measures have been taken. One of the reasons for the violation of law and order was also called the weak approach of entrepreneurs to the work of security guards of institutions. It was noted that where there is specialized security, there are fewer crimes. But more often, those who do not have the skills and experience in conflict resolution work. Moreover, guards often become involved in controversial situations themselves. At the meeting, it was proposed to publish an open access rating of the safety of entertainment establishments.The Ministry of Internal Affairs has developed amendments to the legislation to limit the work of entertainment establishments until two o'clock in the morning, and the sale of alcoholic beverages in them until 23:00. This draft is under consideration by the deputies of the Mazhilis. Another issue that was discussed at the meeting of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was countering the shadow economy in the sale of municipal coal. The situation was reported by the investigator of the Department of Economic Investigations Konysbek Akhmetov.– Thanks to the established cooperation with local executive bodies and large coal operators, we entered the current heating season without failures and excessive excitement. At our insistence, a number of practical decisions have been made, including increased capacity of railway wagons, introduced round-the-clock operation of dead ends, and additional weighing rooms have been opened. A roadmap of relevant measures has been developed and approved, and a permanent interdepartmental working group has been established," he noted.The governor of the region instructed to monitor coal prices in order to prevent speculation. In addition, he demanded to monitor the quality of fuel, as consumers complain of underheating. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/892043

The II Republican Forum of Methodologists on the theme "Transformation of methodological centers: a vector of development and a strategic role in the context of modern challenges" has started in the capital, the official website of the Mayor's Office of Astana reports.The event brought together about 60 methodologists from all regions of Kazakhstan. It is attended by representatives of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the National Academy of Education named after I. Altynsarin, as well as education departments of cities of republican significance and regions of the country.The purpose of the forum is to discuss topical issues related to improving the activities of methodological centers and to develop proposals aimed at improving the quality of methodological work.During the plenary session of the forum, Chairman of the Secondary Education Committee of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanybek Zhumashev presented the main statistical data on the development of the educational system in Kazakhstan, and also informed in detail about the indicators of the quality of education both in the country as a whole and in individual regions.In her speech, the head of the Methodological Center of the Akimat of Astana city, Syndar Daueshova, stressed that the mission of this event is to improve the skills of methodologists, which, in turn, will contribute to high-quality training."Such initiatives open up new horizons for young teachers and support their creative endeavors, forming a reliable basis for the further development of the capital's education," the speaker added.The forum was also attended by the expert community, scientists and representatives of methodological centers, which allowed creating a space for open dialogue and exchange of ideas.Ayymgul Baltabayeva, head of the Methodological Center of Kostanay region, shared her impressions."Today we have received very important information and recommendations that we can apply in our work. We will also get acquainted with successful schools that are ready to share their experience. Since we all came from the regions, this format of the event is very useful for us.I am glad to be a participant in this forum and I am sure that I will gain new knowledge that is necessary to achieve our main goal — improving the quality of education. With each school and each teacher, we identify the difficulties they face and jointly find solutions. We hope that such work will bring positive results and increase the effectiveness of our methodological service," Ayymgul Baltabayeva added.It should be noted that the II Republican Forum of Methodists will be held in the capital from November 28 to November 30. A pedagogical hackathon is expected to be held tomorrow. For the first time, a facilitated session will be organized in this format, where participants will be able to work on proposals for further transformation of the activities of methodological centers."I hope that a roadmap will be drawn up. In the future, we will gradually carry out work on the transformation of the activities of methodological centers," concluded Madina Tynybayeva, President of the I. Altynsarin National Academy of Education.The third day of the forum will be dedicated to professional development. Master classes on media literacy and the use of artificial intelligence in the educational process are planned on the basis of the Altynsarin House of Books.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/892519

Today, on November 28, Vice Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Saparbekov held a meeting with the population of Zhetysu region.During the welcoming speech, the Vice Minister noted that he oversees the sphere of industry and industrial and innovative development, and also spoke about the work carried out in the Ministry in the supervised industries. In particular, on the support of domestic producers and the creation of a Unified register of domestic producers.The meeting was held in the building of "Til sarayy" in Taldykorgan. The participants asked questions about the participation of domestic producers in tenders, licensing of the chemical industry, raising energy tariffs, development of engineering infrastructure, etc.In addition, the topic of the development of the FEZ "Eastern Gate" and ICBC "Khorgos" was touched upon.Olzhas Saparbekov answered the questions in detail and suggested joining efforts to work out the issues and proposals voiced by business representatives.As part of the working trip, the Vice Minister also visited the enterprises of Kainar AKB LLP and ASMA INDUSTRIAL CHEKA in order to familiarize himself with the activities of the enterprises. Dmitry Yerofeyev is the author of the photo. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/892591

In early October, JSC NC Food Corporation launched a program to consolidate grain export shipments for small farms and traders. The project is being implemented in accordance with the instruction of the Head of State to increase exports of goods from the agro-industrial sector. BidayShah company, which specializes in the supply of Kazakh agricultural products abroad, became one of the first participants of the program.According to the director of BidayShah LLP, Dauren Omerkulov, with the support of the grain operator, his company has already concluded four export contracts with buyers from Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and China. The products of agricultural producers of the Karaganda region will be sent to the markets of these countries: Agrosynthesis LLP, 4 Luck LLP, Nurasyl Farm, Karagaily farm."Our cooperation with the farms of the Osakarovsky district began in 2022. We usually try to buy grain from farmers at a price above the market so that farmers can receive their revenue and maintain the profitability of the business. The sale of goods on foreign markets allows you to make payments in foreign currency, and thanks to the real buyer, the money is returned within three to four weeks, depending on the contract," explained Dauren Omerkulov.According to him, agricultural enterprises have already completed the loading of wheat and flax seeds. In the coming days, 19 wagons with agricultural products will arrive in Kyrgyzstan, the remaining 16 will be delivered to the customer from Uzbekistan. The efficiency of the transaction was positively influenced by the assistance of the state grain operator."The food Corporation helped not only with the search for buyers, but also with the approval of additional transportation plans by rail, and also provided us with reliable freight forwarders. On our own, it would be more difficult for us to find importers in a short time, conclude contracts and ensure delivery," the trader noted.According to Dauren Omerkulov, Kazakhstani producers and exporters of agricultural products are interested in new markets, but logistics issues are becoming the main deterrent for them."The agro-industrial sector is in a state of compressed spring today, it needs a little help in logistics, and this industry will shoot. Due to the geographical distance from capacious solvent markets, our manufacturers and traders have to spend significant money on the delivery of goods, which automatically makes it uncompetitive in price. Therefore, subsidizing transportation costs will be a significant contribution of the state to the development of exports. Then small and medium—sized traders and small agricultural companies will have more opportunities to enter world markets," the expert believes.The Government is currently developing a mechanism to reimburse exporters for the transportation of grain to priority markets, including Azerbaijan, the European Union, North Africa, Iran, Afghanistan and Southeast Asia. Dauren Omerkulov is convinced that the result of this work will not take long to wait. The high purchasing potential of new markets will encourage manufacturers of Kazakh products to explore foreign destinations. And one more important point: when a farmer understands which types of products are in demand from buyers in different countries, he will move faster to diversify production."Who is interested in growing something new if they don't know who will buy it? The issue rests on the sales market. A wide range of crops can be produced in our country, but they remain unclaimed on the local market. Kazakhstanis, for example, prefer products made from soft wheat rather than buckwheat flour — this is simply not part of our habits. Yes, the share of such products is gradually growing, but let's look objectively: in 10 years their consumption will not increase tenfold. At the same time, there is a demand for such crops in foreign markets, especially in Europe or Asia. Now Southeast Asia is actively discovering new types of products. Europe is interested in organic products, while inner China, where 80% of the solvent population lives, is also focused on niche crops. All this creates additional opportunities for Kazakhstani producers and traders," the expert emphasizes.By the end of the marketing year, BidayShah plans to export about 10 thousand tons of grain. The company mainly focuses on the supply of flax and leguminous crops to foreign markets. In the future, it plans to expand the names of exports, there is a desire to sell buckwheat and chickpeas to foreign consumers.Dauren Omerkulov expects to further promote grain export shipments through the Food Corporation. At the same time, he emphasizes the need to consolidate the efforts of the state and business. In particular, KazakhExport, KazTrade and Food Corporations propose to create a dialogue platform for traders on the basis of national export promotion companies."One in the field is not a warrior. It is difficult for a small trader with small volumes to compete in the market. Due to the lack of consistency, we are losing opportunities. To enter large markets, you need to unite, negotiate and overcome barriers together. This will increase profitability and help open new horizons for Kazakh agricultural products," summed up Dauren Omerkulov, Director of BidayShah LLP.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/892568

"Industrial AI Accelerator 2024-2025" is a pilot acceleration program designed to stimulate the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in key sectors of the economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Strategy for the Development of Artificial Intelligence.The program is organized by the Main Ambassadors of Industry 4.0 with the support of the AI Committee of the Ministry of Digital Development and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The purpose of the accelerator is to launch and implement pilot projects, create a national catalog of AI solutions and transform industries using advanced technologies.Within the framework of the program, it is planned to launch 25 pilot projects:5 - until the end of 202420 - until February 2025.The intensive practical program is aimed at the implementation and scaling of AI solutions in key sectors of the economy of Kazakhstan: MedicineEnergy and oil and gas industryMining and constructionFinanceParticipants will have access to the real tasks of the customer companies, training from international experts, assistance in packing pilots and the opportunity to scale projects in Kazakhstan and beyond.Benefits for participants:Launching pilot projects.Support from international experts and trackers.The opportunity to present your solutions at the DEMO DAY in front of corporate and government customers.Scaling successful solutions on a long-term basis.Who can participate?Companies registered in the Republic of Kazakhstan.Foreign companies that are ready to register in Kazakhstan upon successful pilot launch.Requirements for participants:Solutions at the MVP stage (a working prototype solving a specific task).A team of at least two specialists who are ready to work on real cases within the framework of the program.Key dates:Applications are accepted until December 7Selection of participants: December 10Acceleration period: December 10th to 20thWe invite startups and companies ready to transform the economy of Kazakhstan with the help of artificial intelligence to join the program. This is a unique opportunity for innovative developers to demonstrate their solutions, launch pilot projects and contribute to the development of AI in the country.How to apply:Detailed information about the program is available on the official website industrial-ai-acceleration.kz .Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/892579

On November 28, 2024, at a meeting of the National Commission on Women's Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the issue of specialization of women investigators in investigating violent crimes against women and children, as well as the activities of internal affairs units to protect women from violence was considered."The President pays special attention to the protection of the interests of motherhood and childhood. This is a strategic task of the state. This year, the efforts of the National Commission are aimed at ensuring strict observance of the principle of "Law and order". The issue of improving the system of investigating crimes against women and children is under the control of the National Commission. Our task is to use the existing potential of female investigators to ensure compliance and full implementation of the law on the safety of women and children," said Aida Balayeva, Chairman of the National Commission, opening the meeting.Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Sanzhar Adilov and member of the National Commission, human rights defender Ayman Umarova spoke on the agenda.The staffing of the special unit for the protection of women from violence in the structure of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has been increased to 256 units. 261 female investigators are involved in the investigation of violent sexual crimes against women and minors. For the effective work of the created groups, Rules have been developed and approved, which define the organizational basis of activities, including the requirements for the exclusive investigation of these criminal cases by female investigators.The units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the protection of women from violence have stopped 16 thousand violations this year, 91 thousand rowdies have been brought to administrative responsibility, 24 thousand of them have been arrested, which is 2.5 times higher than the figure for the same period last year. Mobile groups examined more than 33 thousand families and identified more than 1 thousand families in need of assistance.The National Commission, together with the National Welfare Fund "Samruk-Kazyna", initiated the pilot project "One-Stop-Service"Bir Kadam". Within the framework of the project, more than 46 criminal cases have been considered this year, most of which are related to sexual abuse of children. 669 women and children who applied received emergency legal, psychological and expert assistance.The project has shown its relevance and effectiveness. Over the current period of time, lawsuits have been filed within the framework of the project, on the basis of which criminal cases have been initiated for child abuse, rape, harassment, bullying, violence in prison, murder as a result of domestic violence.The National Commission will continue to monitor law enforcement practices in the field of protecting the rights of women and children. The effectiveness of this work will directly depend on how successfully the coordinated work of law enforcement agencies, public organizations and concerned citizens will be built.Following the meeting, the chairman of the National Commission, Aida Balayeva, gave a number of instructions to government agencies. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/892578

On November 28, 2024, Astana hosted the 13th meeting of the Kazakh-Chinese Subcommittee on Energy Cooperation. The meeting was attended by Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Zhamauov, Deputy Head of the State Department of Energy of the People's Republic of China Ren Jingdong, representatives of ministries and departments of both countries, representatives of interested organizations.During the event, prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation in key areas of energy such as renewable energy sources, electric power, oil and gas, as well as nuclear energy were discussed.Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Zhamauov noted that under the leadership of the Heads of the two States, the Kazakh-Chinese strategic partnership continues to develop successfully, including in the energy sector."Our cooperation in the energy sector is a vivid example of successful cooperation within the framework of the One Belt, One Road initiative. It contributes to the sustainable development of both countries, strengthening energy security and creating new opportunities for our peoples," A. Zhamauov said.Currently, Kazakhstan is implementing 26 projects in the field of renewable energy sources with the participation of Chinese companies, the total capacity of which is 1140.85 MW.Projects for the construction of a combined cycle gas plant with a capacity of 160 MW at the site of MAEK LLP were discussed.In the field of oil transportation, work continues on the expansion of the Kazakhstan-China oil pipeline, including the Atyrau-Kenkiyak and Kenkiyak-Kumkol sections.In addition, cooperation in the gas sector is successfully developing. Kazakhstan continues to export natural gas to China through the Central Asia–China gas pipeline, strengthening the energy security of the region. Kazakhstan also plays an important role in the transit of gas from Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to China.The parties also discussed further prospects for cooperation in the field of nuclear energy. In particular, the possibility was discussedexpanding the transit of natural uranium through the territory of the People's Republic of China to third countries.The Kazakh side welcomed the initiative of the Chinese side to hold the China–Central Asia Energy Cooperation Forum.Following the results of the event, an agreement was reached to hold the 14th meeting of the Subcommittee on Energy Cooperation in the Territory of the People's Republic of China in 2025. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/892594

On November 28, 2024, the Central Communications Service under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a press conference on the topic "On ensuring safety in the operation of gas supply systems", at which the speaker was Dubaev Rashid Kulteavich, Acting Chairman of the Industrial Safety Committee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan.As Rashid Kultaevich noted, ensuring safety during the operation of gas supply systems is one of the most important priorities of the state policy in the field of industrial safety. The priority task is to ensure uninterrupted and safe gas supply, minimize leaks, accidents and life-threatening situations. This requires a comprehensive approach, such as updating infrastructure, conducting regular inspections, complying with strict standards, as well as training and informing specialists and citizens.To date, the country's gasification level is 59%, that is, 11.6 million people are provided with gas. Gasification is particularly well developed in the western and southern regions, but the level of gasification remains low in the North Kazakhstan, Pavlodar and Abai regions."The latest statistics related to accidents in the field of gas supply cannot but cause concern. The main share of accidents occurs during the heating period: 70% of cases are problems with gas cylinders, 25% are carbon monoxide poisoning, and 5% are other incidents. During the heating period, many residents store household cylinders on the street, and then bring them into their homes without waiting for the complete evaporation of liquefied petroleum gas, after which they connect them to gas equipment, which significantly increases the risks of accidents," said Rashid Dubayev, Acting Chairman of the Industrial Safety Committee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan.In 2024, inspectors of the Industrial Safety Committee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations conducted 40 inspections of gas supply facilities, 479 violations were detected, 12 cases of administrative offenses were initiated, and 12 facilities were suspended. In 2022-2023, more than 190 inspections were carried out, more than 1,000 violations were detected and 31 cases were initiated.For the efficient and safe operation of gas systems, it is important not only to be monitored by the state, but also to carry out preventive measures and regular inspections. This year, more than 500 rounds have been organized in residential areas, social infrastructure and private homes have been checked, especially in those that require special attention. More than 80 meetings were also held with the participation of gas supply organizations and more than 800 materials were published on social networks.At the end of his speech, Acting Chairman of the Industrial Safety Committee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan Rashid Dubayev stressed the key safety measures in the operation of gas equipment and household gas cylinders. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/892560

In the Turkestan region, the number of TSA recipients has halved. This was announced by Governor of Turkestan region Darkhan Satybaldy during a press conference at the site of the Central Communications Service."Most of the large families live in our region. The same applies to able-bodied youth. Therefore, we pay great attention to the issue of job creation. Various government programs provide solutions to employment issues. Thanks to systematic work over the past two years, it has been possible to reduce the number of recipients of targeted social assistance by half, that is, by 92.4 thousand people, or by 53 percent. In 2022, the number of TSA recipients was 198,000 people, now it is 92.4 thousand. Job creation is our main focus," the head of the region stressed.This year, within the framework of the regional employment Map, it is planned to create more than 118 thousand jobs in the region. At the moment, 104,635 places have been created.Recently, British Ambassador to Kazakhstan Katie Leach visited Turkestan. She took part in the opening of a special center for the employment of Kazakhstanis abroad. It trains and trains citizens who want to work in the UK and South Korea.The press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/892470

The tourism potential of the region is growing every year. This was announced by Governor of Turkestan region Darkhan Satybaldy during a press conference at the site of the Central Communications Service.Three main directions in the field of tourism have been identified in the region: historical and educational, environmental and health tourism.Since the beginning of the year, more than 400 thousand tourists have visited the region. 124 thousand people visited nature reserves, 135 thousand - resorts, 210 thousand people lived in hotels. 810 thousand people visited historical pilgrimage sites. According to E-qonaq, 19 thousand foreign tourists visited the region in 10 months of this year.63 billion tenge of investments have been attracted to the tourism sector since the beginning of the year. Major projects are being launched to provide additional tourism products and new programs. For example, in the city of Turkestan, a city of artisans and a racetrack on 99 hectares are being built on 2.5 hectares.Every year, the number of health and wellness organizations in the settlements is growing. In the period from 2023 to 2025, six medical and health facilities are being built with a total cost of 7.5 billion tenge.The press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/892483

In the Turkestan region, the number of villages provided with drinking water, gas and roads has increased. This was announced by Governor of Turkestan region Darkhan Satybaldy during a press conference at the site of the Central Communications Service."One of our main tasks is to provide the villagers with the necessary infrastructure. A lot of work is being done in this direction," Darkhan Satybaldy said.2 million 97 thousand inhabitants (737 settlements), or 97.9% of the population, are provided with high-quality drinking water. This year, 30 more settlements will be connected to new water pipes, and worn-out water systems will be updated in 13 settlements. As a result, the level of provision of drinking water to the population will reach 98.6%.In two years, natural gas was delivered to the homes of 187 thousand residents (91 settlements). As a result, the total number of gas-supplied population reached 1 million 820 thousand people, or 84.9% (557 settlements). This year, 1,161 km of roads are being repaired. By the end of the year, 560 km will be put into operation. The share of roads in standard condition will reach 94%.Large-scale work is underway on the reconstruction of the Kentau heat and power center. The object turned 90 years old (1934), it is 85% worn out. The reconstruction of four of the six boilers of the Kentau CHPP has been completed, they are operating normally. It is planned to modernize the remaining boilers. In addition, the current repair of two boiler rooms has been carried out. 6.6 km of main heat pipelines have been reconstructed. Currently, the temperature in heating systems is even higher than the established standard.The press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/892498

Explanatory work on the Prevention of drug addiction among young people continues in the capital. Within the framework of the project" Astana – a city without drugs", the next meeting on the Prevention of drug addiction was held in the school-gymnasium No. 74 named after Mukagali Makatayev. It was attended by students of grades 10 and 11 of the University, the official website of the mayor's Office of the city reports."Today, our school conducts explanatory work on the Prevention of drug addiction within the framework of the project" Astana – a city without drugs". This is not the first event in such a direction. The meeting was attended by more than 300 students. Its goal is to explain to young people that it is necessary to avoid mistakes," said Gulzhan Ust - Kamenogorsk, deputy director for educational work of M. Makatayev school-gymnasium No. 74.The event was led by a leading specialist of the NGO" Union of Youth and children's organizations", psychologist Assel Pirimbek, senior prosecutor of the prosecutor's Office of Astana Azamat Toktarbay.The main purpose of the meeting is to explain the harm of narcotic drugs to future life, to avoid negative habits, to educate in a healthy lifestyle."Teenagers are often involved in the distribution of drugs. Because it is easier for them to exert their influence than for others. School-age children are deceived by such promises as "I will give you a fabulous life", "your financial situation will improve." In fact, this is a fake. Today's meeting is held in order to prevent such a situation. Armed with information, a person knows how to take precautions," Assel Pirimbek said.According to the specialist, one of the main causes of drug addiction among adolescents is the feeling that no one needs it."In fact, this is normal. This is what happens in adolescence. To think that" no one understands me " is a mistake. For example, I am now asking you personally, "do you feel lonely? if I ask "yes", the answer will be "yes". And many run away from this feeling of" being alone". In this regard, I want to say that it is not a shame to ask for help from others. "Mom, Dad, I'm bad. It's not a shame to say" please talk to me." If your relationship with your parents is not close enough to tell your secret inside you, then you can turn to a school psychologist for help at any time. When he says" go to a psychologist, " he is shocked. It is thought that only a person who is not sane will go. This is an erroneous opinion. It is not a shame to listen to the mind of a specialist. The psychologist and coach are also visited by people who have achieved success in life," the specialist said.According to experts, a person caught in a drug trap cannot easily get rid of it. A person with this disease falls into such a state that he cannot live without it. As a result, he destroys his health and life. Even the lives of loved ones can be threatened."How do teenagers say no to drugs? It is necessary that he has the qualities of confidence. It is necessary to seek support from parents, teachers, peers. It is also worth doing sports and creativity in your free time," he said.Teenagers want imitators. Therefore, experts say that once he used drugs, nothing could happen, and as a result, he did not know that he was a drug addict.At the end of the speech, the psychologist told the students that "it is important not to forget that drugs do not solve human problems.""Criminal liability for a number of crimes begins at the age of 14. For the distribution of drugs and their storage, he faces up to 20 years in prison. This means that about half of a person's life is spent behind bars. It is true that after leaving it, the person will not have fun. And the attitude of society to such a person will also be different. For example, this year more than 150 people have been brought to justice in Astana for illegal trafficking of narcotic drugs and Psychotropic Substances. These are people aged 16 to 45 years, " said Azamat Toktarbay, senior prosecutor of the prosecutor's Office of Astana.In addition, during the meeting, students were shown videos of anti-drug orientation, the harmfulness of drugs and Psychotropic Substances, students were explained the values of legal culture, the principles of the rule of law.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/892252

Students of the 10th grade of the M. Makatev Gymnasium No. 74 in Astana have created a smart robot, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.According to the students, the robot they created seems to provide a special motivation to improve student academic performance. They also noted the effectiveness of using it as a link between each other. There are also those who are already interested in this robot."Currently, Temirbek meets with children in educational institutions in other cities of the country," says computer science teacher Aidan Ongarbekkyzy.The robot can talk, answer questions. Now the students are thinking of a way to teach him how to drive.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/891200

The capital's schoolgirl Alanna Berikkyzy has become a two-time world chess champion, the official website of the city akimat reports.The 5th grade student of Astana Gymnasium No. 91 became the world champion in international chess competitions (U8-U12) in Italy for the second time.It should be noted that last year Alanna won the title of world champion in Greece among chess players under 9 years old. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/892516

In the mkr. New water infrastructure facilities have been launched in Kolsai Medeu district of Almaty, which provided access to the central water supply system. As part of a working detour of the Medeu district, Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev got acquainted with the results of construction work.There were no utility networks in the residential area, which was annexed to the city in 2014. They were built only in 2021, but the water supply became possible thanks to the implementation of the large-scale Balkhash project, carried out on behalf of the Mayor of Almaty this year. 5 reservoirs with a capacity of 6.9 thousand cubic meters and 3 wells with a capacity of 7.3 thousand cubic meters per day were built along the emergency line.Within the framework of this project in the MD. Kolsai this year, a main water supply network was built connecting the microdistrict with a water source - the Balkhash water intake station, with the installation of a pumping station and a reservoir with a volume of 400 cubic meters.As a result, more than 2 thousand residents of the MKR are covered by central communications. Kolsai. In addition, this highway will provide uninterrupted water supply to the MKR. Jubilee, where about 4 thousand people live."The Head of State pays special attention to the water supply and sanitation of the city of Almaty. According to the instruction of the President, we intend to provide 100% coverage, especially in the upper part of the city, in the Medeu and Bostandyk districts, where the annexed territories are located, which have long remained out of attention. Md. Kolsai confirms this: there was nothing here, former horticultural associations, narrow corridors. We have built not only new networks, but also installed additional pumping stations and water reservoirs in order to provide these areas with stable and reliable water supply. We are not only working with networks, but also improving the road infrastructure. In accordance with the new standards for the implementation of such projects, work is underway to restore asphalt pavement to the entire width of streets to ensure the comfort of citizens," Yerbolat Dosayev said. The head of the city noted that for 2025-2026 this work in the district will be continued. In two years, it is planned to build engineering networks with a total length of 136 km, covering more than 20 thousand residents of the district."Special attention is being paid to the Medeu district, and all neighborhoods will be put in order. In particular, mkr. Kamenskoye plateau, where we will build almost 50 km of networks. We will also cover the mkr. A mining giant, which is perceived by many as a prosperous area, but in fact there are no engineering networks in its upper part, so almost 30 km of new networks will be laid there. The MKR will be covered by engineering communications. Alatau, located 25 km from the city. I think by the end of 2025, the contours of the looped systems will be outlined and maximum water supply will be provided," the Mayor of Almaty summed up.It should be noted that the water supply of the upper part of the Medeu district is located in the zone of influence of surface sources. In 2022, there was a 2.5–fold decrease in the water level in wells - from 150 to 60 m3. Then the mayor of the city decided to implement the first large-scale project to connect residents to underground water supply sources. Thanks to its launch, today more than 20 thousand residents of the Medeu district are provided with central communications.In addition, 79.3 km of trunk and distribution engineering networks have been built in the district in two years. 14 pumping stations, 7 clean water reservoirs, 3 wells, and a water tower have been installed. Today, more than 35 thousand residents of the district, including remote areas where there has never been a sewer system, are provided with central communications.In general, 219 km of new water supply and sanitation networks have been built in Almaty on behalf of Yerbolat Dosayev since the beginning of 2024, 27.3 km of existing networks have been modernized, which made it possible to reach about 60 thousand subscribers. In 2025, it is planned to build 240 km and modernize 48 km of networks. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/892508

Science and Industry: R&D Rebootin the mining and metallurgical complexOn November 28, 2024, Astana hosted the forum "Science and Industry: Reloading R&D in the mining and metallurgical complex".The event brought together representatives of science, industry and government agencies to discuss strategies to improve the efficiency of research and development (R&D) and improve interaction between the scientific community and enterprises of the mining and metallurgical complex.In his welcoming speech to the Forum participants, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek noted the importance of long-term cooperation between science and industry."The main task of the ongoing Hackathons is to raise production to a new technological level and create a so-called value chain. Hackathons are held in order to develop new mechanisms for the formation of priority areas for the development of scientific and technical activities, to address the demands and needs of the real economy, to improve cooperation between science and business, as well as to promote commercialization projects for the production of new export-oriented products," the minister said.In her speech, Gulnara Bizhanova, Deputy Chairman of the Board of NCE "Atameken", noted the need for active involvement of business in the process of scientific research, focusing on successful examples of cooperation between science and enterprises that allowed solving applied problems of industry. "Science and production are two inseparable links that must work in a single bundle. Today's forum is a step towards building a new level of interaction. I am sure that through joint efforts we will be able to achieve significant results," G.Bizhanova noted.Saken Shayakhmetov, Director of Sustainable Development at Kazakhmys Corporation LLP, shared the company's experience in implementing innovative projects, noting the importance of introducing new approaches to R&D to improve production efficiency."Over the past five years alone, the Corporation has allocated more than 25 billion tenge for R&D within the framework of license and contract terms, while not taking into account the additional contribution of the company to the implementation of large scientific and technological projects. It should also be noted that close ties have been established with Kazakhstani and foreign research organizations. In addition, this year the company initiated and successfully held the first scientific and technological hackathon in Kazakhstan, where 4 key projects were selected based on the results of the forum, providing for the solution of three high-tech production issues related to mining technologies, ecology, enrichment and industrial digitalization," Saken Shayakhmetov said.General Director of ERG in Kazakhstan Serik Shakhazhanov spoke about the work of the research and engineering center - the R&D Center of ERG, created for the development of innovative infrastructure. Currently, the Center's portfolio includes 48 projects with a potential economic effect of over 150 billion tenge.The center's approach assumes strict adherence to the principle of efficiency: each project undergoes in-depth analysis, laboratory tests and testing on semi-industrial installations. Only after confirming the effectiveness, the technology is transferred for implementation in production, which allows minimizing risks and maximizing the use of innovative potential.Strategic sessions and round tables were held within the framework of the forum, where participants discussed new mechanisms of interaction between science and business aimed at solving urgent problems and developing innovations in the mining and metallurgical complex of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/892494

On November 28 this year, a meeting was held in Busan (South Korea) with the Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zh. Aliyev with the Executive Director of UNEP I. Andersen, during which topical issues of current cooperation were discussed, as well as promising areas for further joint work. On the part of the Head of UNEP, Kazakhstan's active role in international processes was outlined.P.S. in Busan, work continues within the framework of the 5th round of negotiations of the Intergovernmental Commission on the discussion of an international treaty on combating environmental pollution by plastic.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/892455