On November 24, the grand opening of a new fire station No. 10 took place in the village of Miyaly in the Kyzylkoginsky district of Atyrau region. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Major General Genghis Arinov, Akim of Atyrau region Serik Shapkenov and Head of the Emergency Department Nurlan Zhanabayev.The opening of the new fire station was an important event for the region, marked by a significant contribution to improving the security system. The Head of the Department stressed that the creation and equipping of the new facility became possible thanks to the support of the President of Kazakhstan and the systemic reforms carried out by the Ministry."On the eve of the Rescuer's Day in Astana, a new unique depot was presented to the President. Then I promised the Head of State that firefighters would have the same conditions in rural areas. Therefore, today the Ministry places a priority emphasis on villages.Now our rural fire departments are equipped with the most modern equipment. At the same time, social and living conditions for employees are improving. There is an active repair and modernization of our facilities. This year, the Atyrau garrison received new equipment that will allow it to respond promptly to emergencies. I am sure that this fire station will become a model of safety for rural residents. The Ministry places special emphasis on the village," the minister said.Chingis Arinov also expressed gratitude to the governor of the region Serik Shapkenov for his active work on the development of the infrastructure of the rescue services of the region, and the akim, in turn, thanked the firefighters and rescuers for their dedication and efficiency in emergency situations.The new fire station No. 10, built at the expense of the local budget, is equipped with everything necessary for effective operation: five units of modern fire and rescue equipment, a hangar, a communication point, rooms for psychological relief and recreation, as well as two field trips for rapid response. The unit employs 58 employees who are provided with a new uniform.There are 14 fire stations in the region. The opening of the new part was a vivid example of constant work to improve the security system in Kazakhstan and strengthen the protection of citizens from emergency situations. "The opening of this fire station is a significant step in improving the level of safety for both rural residents and the economy of the region as a whole. We are confident that the new part will become a reliable support in ensuring security," said Akim of the region Serik Shapkenov. In addition, as part of improving preparedness to respond to accidents, since the beginning of the year, the fleet of the Department of Emergency Situations of Atyrau region has been replenished with 56 modern cars.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/889166

A meeting on anti-corruption policy issues was held at the Ministry of Education, chaired by the head of the Staff Timur Abilmazhinov. The event was attended by employees of the central office, territorial bodies and subordinate organizations.Special attention was paid to the implementation of the principles of transparency, responsibility and integrity in the educational process. The speakers stressed that the fight against corruption remains one of the key priorities of state policy.The honorary guest of the event was the officer for particularly important cases of the Prevention Service, Colonel of the Anti-Corruption Service Zhazira Zhylkyshieva, who focused on new initiatives of the Anti-Corruption Agency and recommendations to reduce corruption risks in the education system.In turn, the head of the staff of the Ministry of Education noted that the department will continue to actively work on the implementation of anti-corruption initiatives aimed at ensuring transparency and preventing offenses."The fight against corruption is an important step towards strengthening the trust of citizens and improving the efficiency of the educational system," concluded Timur Abilmazhinov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/889163

The grand opening of the XVII International Film Festival "Eurasia" took place in Almaty. In honor of the event, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a congratulatory letter.Congratulations were read out by the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva."This is a unique project that represents our culture to the whole world. This year's celebration is timed to the 110th anniversary of the birth of the luminary of Kazakh cinema Shaken Aimanov and the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the Kazakhfilm film studio. This has great symbolic significance. Cinematography encourages the public to be creative and creative, teaches the best qualities, thereby instilling a high culture of the entire nation. It also strengthens cultural ties among completely different nationalities," the congratulatory letter says.The Head of State also noted that the country attaches great importance to the support of the national cinema."A lot of work is being done in Kazakhstan to develop this industry. Our specialists make films with deep meaning, keeping up with the older generation in their skills and craftsmanship. Our films participate in prestigious awards all over the world. I believe that the Eurasia International Film Festival will open true hearts and open the way for the best projects. I wish you many creations that will make the viewer think about important things and give spiritual food!" the President noted.In turn, Aida Balayeva noted that the Eurasia Film Festival is a unique forum that has become a cultural brand of Kazakhstan and the whole of Central Asia. She also stressed that work will continue on the systematic development of the domestic film industry and the improvement of the legislative framework.The Eurasia International Film Festival will be held from November 24 to 30, and more than 15 countries will take part in it.The event was organized by the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the National Kazakhfilm Studio named after Shaken Aimanov.The competition will showcase 12 films from different countries representing three continents.The competition includes works from different countries, from Bangladesh and South Korea to Austria and Qatar. Creative teams from Europe, Asia and the Middle East will present projects combining universal themes with a local context. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/889161

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On November 22 of this year, as a result of the failure of the boiler of the autonomous boiler house of the B. Momyshuly secondary school in the village of Urjar, the territory was cleared of debris, after which a backup boiler was activated in the afternoon and the necessary thermal parameters were set, which made it possible to promptly restore the heat supply.On November 23, in the morning, a new boiler was delivered and installed, and the roof of the boiler house, damaged as a result of the accident, was restored in parallel.Currently, the main boiler is in operation, the reserve boiler has been transferred to the reserve. The school's heat supply is carried out in accordance with the temperature schedule, the autonomous boiler room operates normally.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/889153

This year, six teams performed in the final of the KVN "Jaidarman" competition, which brought together talented youth.The Kyzdarsky team from the Abai region became the vice-champion of the 2024 Jaidarman Games. Earlier, in 2023, they won the Akim's Cup of the East Kazakhstan region, as well as the champions of the Semey City League and the Yertis Nomad league.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/889154

An anniversary marathon dedicated to her 80th birthday has started at the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory.The first event of the marathon was an Evening of Brass Music — a real celebration of sound, where the audience immersed themselves in a variety of genres and styles, from classical to modern, performed by student groups.The whole world of wind music was represented on the stage: trumpeter ensembles, sophisticated flautists, bright clarinetists, a harmonious brass quintet and, of course, a mighty brass band. Each performance is a separate story, steeped in skill and inspiration.A special guest of the concert was the Quintet of woodwind instruments of the Kazakh National University of Arts named after K. Baiseitova under the leadership of the laureate of the state prize "Daryn" Kalkaman Duisenbayev, who congratulated the conservatory on its anniversary and wished further success.The jubilee marathon will run until December 3 and will end with a grand gala concert on the stage of the Palace of the Republic.The audience is waiting for performances by stellar ensembles, brilliant soloists and outstanding graduates of the conservatory.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/889152

Yesterday, Akim of the region Nurlybek Nalibayev visited the Syrdarya district on a working trip, where he took part in the ceremony of connecting villages named after S. Seifullin and A. Tokmagambetov to natural gas.The head of the region warmly congratulated the residents on this long-awaited event. From this day on, people will no longer need to buy firewood, coal, heat the stove and take the ashes out of the house.– Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that one of the most important tasks is the comprehensive improvement of the village. We must provide concrete support to the village and develop modern infrastructure. Today, the gasification level of the region is 75 percent," the governor of the region said. – This year, 306 kilometers of gas pipeline networks are being laid – more than 30 billion tenge has been allocated for these purposes. As a result, 78 percent of the region's population will use gas in the future. Next year, it is planned to connect more than ten more settlements to blue fuel. All this contributes to improving the quality of life of the population.As the head of the region noted, last year the budget of the Syrdarya district amounted to 12 billion tenge, and this year it reached 16 billion 108 million tenge, an increase of 33 percent is noted. These funds will be used to solve the most pressing problems of the district's population.Veterans of labor Sultanbek Tauipbayev and Abdigappar Amirgaliyev congratulated residents of villages on a significant event. A number of specialists who contributed to the development and prosperity of their native land, as well as veterans, were awarded letters of thanks from the akim of the region.After the ceremony of connecting to natural gas, the head of the region met with residents of settlements, told about the work done and plans for the coming period. In particular, he focused on ongoing infrastructure projects and innovations in industries. The governor of the region also listened to the opinions and suggestions of citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/889146

With the participation of Akim of the region Nurlybek Nalibayev, a capsule laying ceremony was held on the foundation of a modern brick plant of Kyzylorda Saz m LLP.By the decision of the Regional Coordinating Council, the project was provided with state support, and the plant was granted a land plot of 7 hectares from the industrial zone "Ondiris" in Kyzylorda. It is planned that the plant with a cost of 2.3 billion tenge will produce 90 million bricks per year. The foundation will be completed in December. 20 workers and 11 pieces of equipment are working at the construction site. The necessary equipment will be delivered to the plant in December and installed in February of the coming year. This plant differs from others in that production is fully automated.It should be noted that this year 134.8 billion tenge was allocated for the implementation of 189 projects in the construction sector. the tenge was allocated. Of these, there are 36 projects for Education, 22 health care, 13 culture, 14 Sports,1 Public Order, 1 mobilization training, 3 buildings of state bodies, construction of 21 residential buildings with 1,154 apartments, 85 projects for the involvement of engineering and communication infrastructure. "Since the beginning of the year," "Art Center""," "Kan Center""," "Table Tennis Center"", ""Palace of schoolchildren "" and ""comfortable school "" for 900 seats on the Left Bank have been commissioned in Kyzylorda." The construction of a new stadium, the "innovation and creative center", the building of the music college has begun. A museum, a library, an archive, a marriage hall, veterans and mothers, youth centers, representatives of civil society and historical, cultural and spiritual organizations of the standard type "spirituality centers", 9 outpatient clinics and 2 first-aid stations, a hospital in the village of Lowaryk, Zhanakorgan district, in the village of Saksaul, Aral district, a "House of schoolchildren" and 3 comfortable schools will be commissioned in the village of Zhanakorgan. In addition, this year, at the expense of sponsors, project and estimate documentation for 17 objects has been developed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/889148

"Today, at the Government Meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, issues related to the implementation of the project" "social wallet"", personalized voucher financing in preschool organizations, labeling and supervision of medicines, a unified system of payment in medical care, a comprehensive automated system of budget planning and financing were considered." The meeting was attended by responsible ministries, akimats of the region were connected via online communication.After the meeting of the government, instructions were given on the issues discussed at a special meeting chaired by the head of the region Nurlybek Nalibayev."The head of state instructed to provide free hot meals to primary school students and children from low-income families at the expense of the state, to monitor the quality of food in school canteens. At the same time, it is necessary to strictly monitor compliance with sanitary and epidemiological standards, not feed students with low-quality, cheap food, and take into account the provision of food to the child's body with all the necessary vitamins. It goes without saying that this directly affects the health of the younger generation. Therefore, I instruct you to constantly monitor the quality of hot meals served at school.Take appropriate measures under the" social Wallet " project and ensure the connection of schools. Conduct extensive explanatory work among parents and entrepreneurs.Regardless of the form of ownership, medicines financed through the social and health insurance fund must be labeled in medical organizations. Monitor the correct and timely labeling of medicines. Timely finance the demand for medicines in medical organizations, N. Nalibayev said."It should be noted that a special roadmap for the implementation of the "social Wallet" project has been approved in the region. This year, 119.2 million tenge was allocated for the installation of hardware and software complexes in 87 schools with more than 700 students and employees in the region and located in district and city centers. the tenge is allocated and implemented by TransTeleCom. Hot meals are organized for children in 298 schools of the region. The number of children covered by free meals is 89,572, which is 52.2% of the total number of children.Primary classes are 100 percent covered.In the release of free medicine, public and private clinics are equipped with a marking barcode scanner, a data acquisition terminal and a tablet. To date, 27 medical organizations have issued a total of 25,530 prescriptions within the framework of the "social Wallet" project.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/889149

An anniversary concert dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the legendary vocal and instrumental ensemble "Yashlyk" was held in Almaty.The concert, organized with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, took place for two days, on November 22 and 23.The Yashlyk Ensemble was founded in 1974. The group has repeatedly become a laureate of international competitions.The event was attended by the legendary Dos Mukasan ensemble, People's Artist of Kazakhstan Roza Rymbaeva, Honored Workers of the Republic of Kazakhstan Dilnaz Akhmadieva and Alisher Karimov, singer and composer Parviz Nazarov, as well as the current composition of the Yashlyk group and stars of the Kazakh and Uighur pop.The concert featured the hits of the ensemble of the 70s and 80s and modern treatments of famous compositions. On behalf of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the creative team was presented with a bouquet as a sign of respect and recognition. Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva congratulated the team of the Yashlyk group on its anniversary, noting that during its existence the ensemble has made a tremendous contribution to the development of musical culture in Kazakhstan. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/889151

Almaty University conductedThe 29th General Assembly of the European Network (ENAEE)Important events organized by the Central Asian Association for Educational Accreditation (CAAAE) took place at Satbayev University and the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE). Within their framework, the International Workshop "Requirements for accreditation agencies of the ENAEE network" and the 29th General Assembly of ENAEE were held.The General Assembly was attended by the first heads of 16 accreditation agencies from 15 countries, such as Austria, France, Italy, Spain, Great Britain and others, as well as domestic international experts in the field of quality assurance of engineering education.The meeting was opened by the rector of Satbayev University M.Begentaev, who noted the importance of the university's participation in international accreditation and expressed confidence that this contributes to the successful careers of students and improving the quality of engineering education in the region. The Rector also stressed the importance of EUR-ACE accreditation as an important tool to ensure a high level of training for engineers.In his speech, ENAEE President Jose Carlos Quadado stressed the importance of further strengthening international cooperation and developing accreditation of engineering education programs throughout Europe and beyond. He noted that he will continue to work on expanding and deepening cooperation between the European Union and Central Asia, opening up new career opportunities for students in the region.Professor Jose Carlos Quadado is the chief architect of a number of large–scale projects aimed at improving the accreditation of engineering educational programs, especially in Central Asia. In turn, ENAEE events play an important role in the integration of Europe and Central Asia, providing a platform for the exchange of experience and the growth of the quality of engineering education.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/889145

Within the framework of cooperation between the State Museum-Reserve "Zhidebai-Borili" and the Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abai, a round table was held on the topic "The heritage of Abai and the modern museum: the crossroads of knowledge, education, science and education". During the event, an initiative was announced to create a special scientific and cultural center in the homeland of the great thinker.The project is aimed at finding new approaches to popularizing the heritage of Abai among young people, using the potential of modern museums in educational, scientific and educational activities, as well as the development of cultural tourism with an emphasis on local lore. The initiative is aimed at creating mechanisms to increase museum attendance and involve the younger generation in the process of learning about national history and culture in the context of globalization.After the opening ceremony, meetings of Abai scholars were held. Open lectures on Abai's philosophy and work were organized for students, where experts shared their research and unique views on the legacy of the outstanding thinker.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/889142

I Congress of Young Scientists of Kazakhstan"Zhas satbayevshylar": a step into the future of Kazakh scienceThe First Congress of young scientists of Kazakhstan "Zhas satbayevshylar" was held in Almaty under the auspices of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, dedicated to the 125th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding scientist, Academician Kanysh Satpayev. The event brought together more than 1,000 young scientists and researchers from Kazakhstan, including those who successfully work in foreign countries, who presented their innovative developments and discussed topical issues of science development in the country.In his welcoming speech, President of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akylbek Kurishbayev stressed the importance of the role of young scientists in shaping the future of Kazakhstan: "Young scientists are the heirs of the great scientist, Academician Satpayev! It is deeply symbolic that this event is held in the year of the 125th anniversary of the outstanding scientist, founder of the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan K.I.Satpayev under the motto "Zhas satbayevshylar" in the building "Gylym Ordasy", founded by him. This event was the final stage of the complex of scientific events of the current year, declared the "Year of Satpayev" in our country. Our ultimate goal is to create opportunities for self–realization of scientists in Kazakhstan, which are not inferior to the conditions in countries with a high level of scientific development."The congratulatory speech of the State Adviser of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Karin was read out at the congress: "The opening of the First Congress of Young Scientists is an important initiative that contributes to the formation and strengthening of the cult of knowledge and science in society. The Head of State K.K.Tokayev pays special attention to the support of scientists. All conditions have been created in our country so that talented and hardworking young people can receive high-quality education and engage in science. Today's meeting is a vivid proof of that."Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Maulen Ashimbayev noted in his speech that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attaches great importance to the development of science: "As our President stressed, science and innovation are the main foundation for building a fair, inclusive and competitive economy," M. Ashimbayev said.Chairman of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Koshanov in his congratulatory speech stressed that education and science are the strategic direction of the country's development: "The development of scientific research is a solid foundation for economic growth, social progress and sustainable development," E.Koshanov noted.In his speech, the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek, spoke about state measures to support young scientists, noting that programs are being implemented that provide opportunities for internships in foreign research centers, participation in international conferences, and all conditions are being created for their integration into the international scientific community.The Congress has become a platform for discussing key issues of the development of Russian science. The participants discussed the priorities of scientific research and identified the most promising areas of scientific activity that meet the needs of the country. The scientists also considered the possibilities of expanding international relations and attracting foreign experts. New measures to support young researchers, including grants, scholarships and internships abroad, were presented at the congress.As noted by A.K.Kurishbayev: "The Council of Young Scientists is the "voice" of the young generation of scientists at the highest level." He also drew attention to the systemic reform in the field of science and stressed the role of the Academy in the development of domestic science: "Kazakhstan is undergoing a large-scale reform of the scientific sphere aimed at improving the effectiveness of research and innovation. The Academy acts as a coordinator of scientific activities in the country and promotes the integration of science and education."According to him, the Academy is actively developing international relations, attracting leading scientists and advanced technologies to Kazakhstan. All conditions are being created for the career development of young scientists, including new laboratories, grants and scholarships. Thanks to these efforts, the international cooperation of Kazakhstani young scientists is actively developing.Within the framework of the congress, an exhibition of modern innovative developments of young scientists, a plenary forum, a presentation of the book "Kanysh Satpayev phenomenon", 8 scientific conferences, a round table and networking were held, at which more than 100 best young scientists, including those working abroad, whose scientific projects were selected by members of the National Scientific Councils of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Among the speakers are members of the National Council for Science and Technology under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the National Kurultai. The Congress provided young scientists with a unique opportunity to present their research to a wide audience, including leading scientists of Kazakhstan, establish contacts with potential partners and stakeholders, discuss current problems in science and find ways to solve them. Special attention was paid to the issues of commercialization of the results of scientific and scientific-technical activities.The first Congress of young scientists "Zhas satbayevshylar" has become an important event in the scientific life of Kazakhstan. The participants expressed confidence that through the joint efforts of scientists and the state, a significant increase in the level of scientific research in the country will be achieved.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/889143

During a working trip to Borodulikhinsky district, Deputy akim of the region Zhasulan Sarsebayev, together with the heads of relevant departments, assessed the condition of social facilities and the progress of construction in the area.The first object visited by the delegation was the Mukhtar Auezov Secondary school in the village of Novopokrovka. Built in 1980, it occupies an area of 3,852.3 square meters and includes 18 classrooms. 125 students study here. The KSU "Novopokrovskaya Secondary School" was also visited. Institutions need to modernize heating systems and create conditions that meet modern educational standards.Borodulikha College, where 140 students study in three specialties, was not ignored either: catering, agricultural mechanization and welding. The college cooperates with 16 enterprises, providing its graduates with 100% employment.The representatives of the delegation also got acquainted with the living conditions of the recipient services. The issue of improving the equipment of the Center was discussed: the purchase of multifunctional beds that will ensure a comfortable and safe stay for people with special needs. The possibilities of updating other elements of the Center's infrastructure were considered, namely, creating an accessible environment for people with limited mobility and upgrading facilities for rehabilitation activities."The implementation of the planned tasks requires consolidation of efforts. It is necessary to focus on the development of the district and create conditions for a comfortable life for each resident. Each head should clearly understand his area of responsibility and promptly solve the tasks set," the deputy akim of the region stressed.At a meeting with the activists of Borodulikhinsky district, Deputy Akim of the region Zhasulan Sarsebayev and head of the Department of Internal Policy Aidar Sadyrbayev noted the importance of maintaining socio-political stability and strengthening tolerance in the region. Specific measures aimed at strengthening unity and mutual understanding were discussed. Among them are the holding of cultural events aimed at popularizing the traditions and customs of different peoples, as well as supporting public initiatives that contribute to strengthening unity.Following the results of the trip, Zhasulan Sarsebayev instructed the heads of departments to develop measures to attract investments aimed at improving the social infrastructure of the district, as well as to strengthen work to promote ideas of tolerance, interaction and mutual assistance among the population of the district.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/889138

A forum for young teachers was held in the Abai region. The regional forum "Young Teacher: the path to success" is focused on the professional growth of young professionals. The goal is to show young teachers new opportunities for professional development and direct them to improve their teaching experience within the framework of the national project "Bilimdi ult".The first part of the forum was motivational. Experts who have achieved success in their field were invited as speakers. They shared their personal stories and achievements.The second part of the forum continued with master classes aimed at improving the professional competence of young specialists. Young teachers participated in trainings and practical classes dedicated to the introduction of innovative methods and techniques into the educational process. The issues of improving teaching methods, effective use of modern technologies and ways to increase students' cognitive interest were discussed. The participants reviewed creative approaches in mathematics, the effectiveness of artificial intelligence in English lessons, as well as the use of digital technologies in teaching literature to middle classes.During the exchange of experience, the issues of adapting the educational process in an inclusive education environment, strategies for preparing students for Olympiads and innovative solutions in engineering and design based on the principles of STEAM were also considered.The event brought together about 200 young teachers from educational institutions of the region. The forum participants mastered new methods and techniques, received valuable ideas and information to improve their professional experience. The forum became a platform for the exchange of experience among young professionals and gave an impetus to the development of their pedagogical skills.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/889139

A meeting of volunteer organizations from Kazakhstan and Russia was held in Almaty in order to strengthen mutual cooperation.The opening ceremony was attended by Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of the Russian Federation for Interregional and Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries Anton Rybakov, as well as representatives of volunteer movements of both countries.Aida Balayeva congratulated those present on the upcoming International Volunteer Day. She noted the importance of partnership between the state and the volunteer community."President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev pays great attention to the activities of volunteers. Especially the development of international cooperation in this area. Today, it is safe to say that the volunteer movement of Kazakhstan and Russia has turned into a powerful creative force and has become a clear example of self-organization of citizens, strengthening ties between people, peoples and helping to solve important social problems," the minister said.She recalled that at the initiative of the Head of State, 2020 was declared the Year of Volunteerism in Kazakhstan, which gave a powerful impetus to the volunteer movement.In her speech, Aida Balayeva also spoke about the measures of state support for volunteering in Kazakhstan.Every year, government agencies, together with the volunteer community, implement over 50 projects with the provision of 240 small grants for the implementation of initiatives.Today there are over 240 thousand active volunteers in our country, more than 740 volunteer organizations and more than 1 thousand initiative groups are working productively.At the end of her speech, the Minister initiated a proposal to hold joint environmental actions, exhibitions, seminars and conferences in 2025 dedicated to the actualization of actions to protect nature.Speaking at the meeting of volunteers, Anton Rybakov, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of the Russian Federation for Interregional and Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries, thanked Kazakhstan for organizing the event."It is especially important that one of the main initiators of the promotion of joint projects to a qualitatively new level is the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Kazakhstan has considerable experience in working with volunteers. We fully support and hope that the importance of today's meeting lies in the fact that next year, as we plan, a full-fledged forum of volunteers from Russia and Kazakhstan called "Good Neighborliness" will be held. We hope that this will enrich the portfolio of joint projects in this area between our countries. Promoting the idea of volunteerism and attracting more people to the volunteer movement contributes to the consolidation of society, strengthening traditional moral and spiritual values," he concluded.Educational lectures and training seminars were prepared for the volunteers as part of the rally.The work of the Almaty community centers was also presented to the Russian guests. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/889136

A regular meeting of the department's board was held in Astana under the chairmanship of the Minister of Health, where the forecast for achieving key industry indicators for 9 months of this year was presented.More than 500 people took part in the work of the board, including the senior staff of the ministry, republican clinics and scientific institutes, subordinate organizations, health departments, rectors of medical universities, deputy akims.Speaking to the participants of the board, Akmaral Alnazarova noted that in his Message to the people of Kazakhstan, the Head of State instructed to take comprehensive measures to strengthen the health of the nation and reboot the system of social support for citizens, set new tasks for the healthcare industry.The following issues were discussed on the board's agenda: ensuring the availability and quality of medical care in rural areas, the state of industry statistics and new approaches to the purchase of medical care for 2025, including long-term contracts, as well as professional development of general practitioners.First Vice Minister of Health T. Sultangaziev said that in July of this year, the National Development Plan of Kazakhstan until 2029 was approved, including key indicators and measures taking into account regional specifics. However, a number of indicators have been revised downwards due to systemic problems, and some regions are at risk of not achieving their goals.Summarizing the results of the implementation of the indicators, the Minister instructed to develop a detailed plan for achieving indicators and measures with decomposition to the level of districts / cities, in a number of problem regions to work out the issue of creating working groups with the participation of research institutes, NC, medical schools with the involvement of the main freelance specialists of the department.On the development of rural health, Vice Minister Yerzhan Nurlybayev noted in his report the need to review approaches to the organization of medical care in rural areas, taking into account population density, climatic and geographical features and other factors.To ensure the accessibility and quality of medical care to the rural population, the Minister instructed to consider the development of a National project for the development of telemedicine services for rural healthcare, to develop roadmaps to ensure drug accessibility to the rural population, as well as to attract, consolidate and professionally adapt young specialists in rural areas, to improve the tariff policy at the level of rural healthcare, taking into account the peculiarities of rural healthcare.The third important topic of discussion at the board meeting was the state of industry statistics, which represents the foundation on which decisions are made to ensure public health, resources are planned and the results of various programs are evaluated.To improve the quality and effectiveness of medical statistics, the head of the department instructed to conduct an audit of regulations in the field of industry statistics with further updating.In addition, to create specialized centers for Disease Coding on the basis of multidisciplinary medical organizations and to staff trained specialists in this profile, to organize widespread training and advanced training of medical workers.The next topic on the agenda of the meeting was the professional development of general practitioners (GPS), which is especially important in conditions of low availability of specialized care in some regions of the country. This year, universities have trained more than 9 thousand gps, which is 78% of the total number of doctors."In order to further strengthen the competencies of primary health care practitioners and provide qualified medical personnel to the regions, I declare 2025 the year of advanced training. At the same time, professional development should concern not only medical professionals, but also the teaching staff of universities and colleges. It is necessary to work out the issue of adaptation and development of mentoring for young professionals starting work," the Minister stressed.Within the framework of this direction, instructions were given to develop and approve educational programs of additional education for practicing doctors and general practice nurses, to provide for the use of digital technologies and electronic medical systems in practice in the educational programs of interns and residents, future nurses, and to update educational internship and residency programs for training specialists "General Medical Program (Family Medicine)". Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/889137

The regional stage of the Abai Regional FIRST Championship 2024 was held in the region. 25 teams and 160 participants from Astana, Almaty, as well as Akmola and Zhetysu regions and Abai region took part in the competition. The championship was held in three directions: FLL Explore, FLL Challenge and FIRST Tech Challenge.Following the results of the championship, several teams received the right to represent Kazakhstan at the international level.The teams "Alash", "Region18", "Rai", "Tengri" will compete in the Central Asian Championship. In the direction of the FLL Challenge, the teams "2 Ro Álemi" and NIS will represent the region at the competitions. In the Explore direction, the teams of Gymnasium No. 5 and BilKids received permits for the Central Asian Championship.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/889134