The III Republican hand-to-hand combat tournament for the Cup of the Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Agency, dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the agency, was successfully held in Astana. The competition was attended by employees and military personnel of law enforcement, law enforcement and special agencies of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerbol Myrzabosynov, the first heads of law enforcement and special agencies, famous athletes and statesmen became the guests of honor of the event."Such tournaments not only contribute to the physical training of employees, but also foster in them the strength of spirit, unity and the desire to win. This is an important contribution to the formation of a healthy society and the popularization of sports among employees. Sport unites, strengthens will and discipline, which is extremely important for successful service and life in general," said Minister Erbol Myrzabosynov.The teams of the National Security Committee, the State Security Service, the Prosecutor General's Office, the Financial Monitoring Agency, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan were represented at the tournament.The competitions were held in the capital's Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Martial Arts Palace according to the Olympic system. The winners and prize-winners of the tournament were awarded cups and medals in the individual competition.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/873977

President of the International Judo Federation (IJF) Marius Wieser has arrived in the Republic of Kazakhstan on an official visit. At Astana International Airport, the guest of honor was met by Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Erbol Myrzabosynov, Advisor to the President of the IJF Almaz Alsenov and President of the Judo Federation of Kazakhstan Kuanyshbek Yessekeyev.During the visit, Marius Vizer plans to visit the Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Martial Arts Palace, the Barys Arena multifunctional sports complex, as well as get acquainted with the construction of the National University of Sports in Astana. In addition, meetings with leading athletes and coaches of Kazakhstan are planned, at which issues of development and prospects of judo in the country will be discussed.M.Vizer's visit to Kazakhstan is an important event for the national sport.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/873978

As part of an official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, the President of the International Judo Federation (IJF), Marius Wieser, visited the key sports facilities of the capital and got acquainted with their activities.The first point of the visit was the Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Martial Arts Palace, opened in 2019. This unique sports facility is equipped with modern infrastructure necessary for international competitions in such sports as Greco-Roman, freestyle and women's wrestling, judo, karate, taekwondo and mixed martial arts. During the visit, the head of the IJF also got acquainted with the progress of the construction of the National Sports University, the completion of which is scheduled for the end of 2025.During the familiarization voyage, a meeting was held with promising wrestlers and leading Kazakhstani athletes, among whom were bronze medalist and Olympic Games in Paris Gusman Kyrgyzbayev, Paralympic Games champion in Paris Akmaral Nahuatbek, World and Asian Championships medalist Abiba Abuzhakynova, as well as 2009 world champion Maxim Rakov. The participants raised topical issues of judo development in Kazakhstan and its promotion in the international arena."The visit to Astana and the meetings held left the most positive impressions. Today I visited key sports facilities, the infrastructure of which meets international standards, and I note that any of these projects is ready for competition at the highest level. In addition, I was familiarized with the project of the National Sports University, which will become an important link in the training of professional personnel for the development of sports in Kazakhstan," Marius Wieser stressed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/874246

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed gratitude to Marius Vizer for his contribution to the development and popularization of judo. According to him, this sport enjoys great interest in Kazakhstan, especially among children and youth.– I think that your visit is extremely important in terms of giving impetus to mutually beneficial cooperation between Kazakhstan and the federation. Today, judo holds a special place in the global sports community. Judo is also very popular in our country. There are many sections and training centers where more than 160 thousand adults and children practice judo. We are very proud that our athlete Eldos Smetov won the gold medal at the recent Olympic Games in Paris. Therefore, we are very interested in developing contacts and more active cooperation with the International Judo Federation," the Head of State noted.Marius Vizer thanked Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for his personal support in the development of judo in Kazakhstan.– It is a great honor for me to be here. I would like to express my gratitude to you and Kazakhstan for the support you provide not only to judo, but also to the entire sports movement, which today is one of the tools of education, social integration, as well as a factor of peace. All members of our judo family are united and strive for the same goal – education and better integration into society of a decent person," said Marius Wieser.He said that in Astana, with the support of the International Judo Federation, it is planned to open the IJF Academy, which will become one of the training centers for high-class coaches and judges in the region.The participants of the meeting exchanged views on the prospects for long-term cooperation between Kazakhstan and the International Judo Federation, and also discussed issues of preparation for the World Judo Championship, which will be held in 2027 in our country.In conclusion, the Head of State awarded Marius Vizer the Order of Dostyk II degree for his contribution to the promotion of judo in Kazakhstan.t.me/aqorda_resmi Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/874260

Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan Marat Karabayev met with representatives of the French transport and logistics company CMA CGM, one of the world's largest maritime transport operators.During the meeting, key projects aimed at developing Kazakhstan's maritime infrastructure in the Caspian Sea were discussed. They also discussed the purchase of container ships and ferries to increase cargo traffic along international transport corridors.In addition, the French company expressed its intention to implement a project aimed at developing local shipbuilding and repair facilities.The parties agreed to continue discussing these projects with a view to their further implementation, which will significantly strengthen Kazakhstan's maritime infrastructure and its position as a key transit hub in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/871605

The Kazakh airline SCAT launches direct passenger flights to Cambodia on the routes Astana – Sihanoukville and Almaty – Sihanoukville. The first flight from Astana took place on October 24, and a flight from Almaty is scheduled for October 29. For the convenience of tourists, flights will be operated on a charter basis on the Boeing-757/737 MAX aircraft type.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/871875

The Ministry of Transport continues to expand the geography of flights and increase the number of international flights. Thus, the Vietnamese airline Vietjet Air plans to open direct scheduled passenger flights on the Phu Quoc - Astana route with a frequency of 2 flights per week (Wednesday and Saturday) on A-330 aircraft from the autumn–winter navigation of 2024-2025. The opening of air links between Kazakhstan and Vietnam will contribute to the further development of trade, economic, investment, tourism and cultural cooperation between the countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/871880

The Ministry of Transport continues systematic work on updating the fleet of domestic wagons. Thus, the composition of the passenger train N121/122 running on the Astana - Semey route has been updated.The private carrier Aray Trans KZ LLP has purchased three new passenger cars: two reserved seats and one compartment.The wagons are equipped with an air conditioning system, bio-toilet complexes, sockets for charging gadgets with a USB connector, etc.In the first nine months of this year, the private carrier transported more than 350 thousand passengers. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/872077

The main purpose of the campaign is to encourage drivers and passengers to keep the roads clean and not throw garbage on the roadway. Eco-packages handed to road users are designed to collect garbage, which can then be disposed of in specially equipped places along the roads.The participation of road services in the Taza Kazakhstan campaign is aimed not only at improving the environmental situation along highways, but also at fostering environmental responsibility among road users. Such initiatives help to increase the awareness of drivers and passengers in matters of environmental cleanliness. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/872341

THE ANNOUNCEMENTThe Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan informs that the Open NPAs portal contains a draft order of the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Amendments to the Order of the Acting Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 27, 2022 No. 301 "On approval of the Rules and Requirements for the inspection of Passengers and persons visiting transport infrastructure facilities, things they have with them, including hand luggage and luggage""We ask you to take part in the public discussion of this project.More detailed:https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15255683Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/872902

A seminar was held at the Ministry of Transport, during which the staff of the Legal Department explained to colleagues the application of norms and requirements for the development and approval of draft by-laws.The following issues were discussed at the seminar:Compliance with the norms and requirements of the Rules for the development and approval of draft by-laws;Compliance with the norms and requirements of the Rules for the development, coordination and state registration of regulatory legal acts;Problematic issues.Following the results of the general education, employees of structural divisions were given appropriate recommendations aimed at improving the quality of the development and coordination of draft subordinate legal acts, as well as discussed issues related to the sequence of development of normative legal acts.In general, the seminar allowed to expand practical knowledge in the field of development of normative legal acts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/873003

Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan Marat Karabayev met with Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea Sang Woo Park in Seoul.The parties discussed issues of bilateral cooperation in the field of transport infrastructure, as well as the implementation of a number of projects for the development of transport routes. The issue of the possibility of increasing direct flights from Kazakhstan to South Korea was also raised. Currently, there are 14 passenger and 6 cargo flights per week between the countries. Flights are mainly operated from Astana and Almaty. Now it is planned to launch direct flights from Shymkent to South Korea.In addition, the Korean side expressed interest in the implementation of road construction projects in our country. It should be recalled that Korean Dongsung Engineering and ISAN Corporation are currently engaged in monitoring the quality of construction of the Almaty-Astana highway.Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev invited a delegation from South Korea headed by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to pay a working visit to Kazakhstan at any convenient time. It is expected that during the return visit, the parties will exchange experiences in the field of Urban air mobility (UAM).The idea of introducing the concept of urban air mobility is to create a safe and efficient air transport system and other aviation technologies. So, this will revolutionize the ways people move and goods/products move between large cities and regions by air, as well as within cities themselves.It is expected that the concept will first be tested in the new city of Alatau City. The project will support the development of Alatau City as an innovation hub and attract Kazakhstani and Korean investors. As part of the implementation of the concept, it is planned to cooperate with leading South Korean companies such as Hyundai Motor Group.Following the meeting, the heads of the transport departments of Kazakhstan and Korea expressed their readiness to further deepen cooperation in the field of transport logistics and interaction, which contributes to strengthening the strategic partnership between the countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/873992

During the talks, the parties discussed the potential for cooperation in the field of port infrastructure and the possibility of exporting Kazakhstani goods in transit through Estonian ports.Special attention was paid to the development of transport routes that contribute to strengthening economic ties and improving trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Estonia. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/874219

KAZTEST ELECTRONIC CERTIFICATION TESTING HAS STARTED IN ASTANA On October 23, 2024, KAZTEST electronic certification testing began in Astana. For the first time in Kazakhstan, KAZTEST is held in a fully electronic format. KAZTEST electronic testing is a convenient and modern tool for citizens, providing transparency and accessibility of information, which are the main advantages of the new format. For citizens who have applied through the website app.testcenter.kz all information about testing (date, time and address) is available in your personal account. The test results for residents of Astana are available in their personal account for 3 days, for other regions – for 15 days. The electronic testing format will be gradually introduced to other cities and regional centers of Kazakhstan starting in 2025. By the end of 2024, certification testing in the regions will continue in paper format. The application for testing in the regions is available on the website www.kazakhtest.kz . Earlier, new rules for conducting KAZTEST were approved. KAZTEST can be submitted both in paper and electronic format.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/871032

The acceptance of applications for the competition for grant financing of projects for the commercialization of the results of scientific and scientific-technical activities for 2025-2027 has been completed. In total, 439 applications were received. The maximum grant amount for one project is 350 million tenge. All projects that will receive grants should be implemented during 2025-2027. As of today, the National Center for State Scientific and Technical Expertise is reviewing registered applications for compliance with the tender documentation. Based on the results of the audit, applicants will be given three days to eliminate the comments. After the comments are eliminated, the finalized applications will be sent to the stage of technological and economic (marketing) expertise with the involvement of independent experts. As the NCGNTE examination is completed, summary conclusions will be formed. A ranked list of projects and a package of documents will be sent to the National Scientific Council, which will decide on approval for funding. Projects are being implemented in priority areas - ecology, water conservation technology and energy efficiency, electric power, petrochemical, coal chemistry, geological exploration, mining and metallurgical complex, manufacturing industry, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, chemical industry, digital and space technologies, quality education, healthcare, agro-industrial complex, ecological, agro- and ethnographic tourism, as well as national security and other sectors of the economy defined in state strategic documents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/871382

WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND HIGHER EDUCATION, BINANCE KAZAKHSTAN ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF A NEW COURSE WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE CRYPTO SCHOOL PROJECT With the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as Binance Academy, Binance Kazakhstan announces the launch of an in-depth course for advanced users of Kazakhstan within the framework of the educational project "Crypto School". The Crypto School project was launched in early 2024 and included a basic educational course with available online modules, the purpose of which was to provide novice users with knowledge about blockchain and cryptocurrencies. More than 1,000 people took part in the project. Upon completion of the course, they were issued NFT certificates of completion of the basic course from Binance Academy. Training materials for the educational platform were provided by Binance Academy. The main goal of the new course within the framework of the "Crypto School" is to provide deeper knowledge in the issues of blockchain technology, decentralized applications (dApps), decentralized finance (DeFi), NFT, cryptotrading and much more. The course consists of 70 modules and will last from October 22 to November 22, 2024. Any Binance user can start training, the educational initiative is free. At the end of the course, students will receive a certificate of completion. Also, within the framework of cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Binance Academy experts will conduct training webinars for students from more than 100 universities of the country. "The importance of crypto education cannot be overestimated, especially in Kazakhstan, where blockchain technologies can become a decisive factor in economic growth. By supporting such initiatives, we are forming the foundation for the innovative economy of the future, preparing the population to understand the functioning of the ecosystem of digital assets," commented Nursultan Makhatov, Director of the Department of Digitalization and Public Services of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. "Educational initiatives continue to be the basis of our strategy aimed at large-scale implementation of digital assets. Kazakhstan confidently occupies a leading position in terms of cryptocurrency adoption rates, and we strive to provide users with in-depth and up-to-date knowledge about blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies," said Assel Murzabekova, Head of compliance in the CIS region. "Projects such as the Crypto School contribute to the formation of crypto literacy in the region, which helps users integrate digital assets into everyday life with confidence, while understanding the complex aspects of security and regulation."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/871419

Minister Sayasat Nurbek met with students of Coventry University Kazakhstan Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek met with students and faculty of the Coventry University campus in Astana. During the meeting, Sayasat Nurbek spoke about the reforms in the sphere carried out by the Head of State in order to develop and strengthen the system of higher education and science in Kazakhstan. In particular, about the plans to create an educational hub in Central Asia. "The opening of Coventry University Kazakhstan is a historic event. The new modern campus, launched in accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, lays a solid foundation for the formation of the Astana Educational Hub. I am sure that the opening of Coventry University Kazakhstan will give a new impetus to the development of the higher education and science system, attract the best foreign teachers and practitioners, talented students, and create new jobs in the capital. Coventry University in Astana offers a unique opportunity for Kazakhstani and international students to gain advanced knowledge and skills, confirmed by a British diploma, and become competitive in the local and international labor markets," the minister said. The meeting of the head of the department continued with a lecture in the "question-answer" format, where the participants of the meeting took an active part in the dialogue with the minister. The Minister noted that such meetings and dialogues with students are necessary for better understanding and interaction with young people, as communication in an informal setting helps to achieve better mutual understanding.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/872625

The first heroine of the "Faces of Science" column is a talented scientist and biotechnology teacher Asylai Kurmanbayeva! Graduated with honors from L.N.Gumilev Eurasian National University, continued her studies in Israel, where she made an important discovery in genetics. Since 2018, he has been actively engaged in scientific activities and participates in international projects, publishing more than 30 scientific articles and receiving recognition for his achievements. Today, Asylai continues to contribute to science and the training of future specialists.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/872711

The second hero of our column "Faces of science" –Dmitry Anatolyevich Afanasyev. Dmitry Anatolyevich is a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the specialty "Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology", Associate Professor of the Department of Radiophysics and Electronics of the Karaganda University named after Academician E.A.Buketov.He started his career in science in 2005, when he became a lecturer at the Department of Radiophysics and Electronics, and since then his career has developed rapidly. In 2000-2005, he studied at the Faculty of Physics of KarSU, where he qualified as a physics engineer. Later, he continued his studies in graduate and postgraduate studies. He defended his doctoral thesis in 2021. Dmitry Anatolyevich actively participates in scientific and teaching activities, reading various courses, including "Digital devices", "Theory of electrical communication", "Fundamentals of Radio electronics" and others. Dmitry Afanasyev is the author of more than 100 scientific publications, among which 30 articles are indexed in Scopus and 30 in Clarivate Analytics. His research concerns the field of nanoelectronics, where he studies the properties of various nanomaterials and their application in modern technologies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/872755

The next hero of our column "Faces of Science" is Kalkaman Tursynovich Zhumagulov. Kalkaman Tursynovich is a Doctor of Historical Sciences, a well–known historian, academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Professor of the Department of World History, Historiography and Source Studies of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. He began his scientific career in 1972 as a teacher at the Department of General History of the Kirov Kazakh State University. Since then, the scientist has been working within the walls of his native university, having passed all the stages of professional growth from assistant to professor, dean of the faculty, head of the department, academician. In 1997, Kalkaman Tursinovich successfully defended his doctoral dissertation on the topic "The main problems of the development of Ancient German society before the Great Migration of Peoples", which was the result of his many years of research on the history of the Early Middle Ages. Professor K.T.Zhumagulov is the only scientist in the Republic of Kazakhstan who is a six–time winner of the International DAAD Grant (Germany) in 1995, 1997, 1999, 2003, 2007,2011. Professor Kalkaman Zhumagulov is the first Kazakh historian and medievalist, the author of about 500 works. Under his leadership, 16 PhD theses, 8 doctoral dissertations (PhD), as well as numerous master's theses were defended.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/872777