On August 18, a large-scale clean-up was held in Shymkent as part of the "Clean Kazakhstan" republican environmental program. The main goal of this event was not only to clean the city from garbage, but also to raise the ecological culture of residents, awaken a sense of compassion for nature, and unite society for the common good.

The cleaning work, which began at 09:00 in the morning, was first organized in the Kursai microdistrict of the Turan district. Here, the territory of the livestock market, the area around Muslim and Christian shrines, as well as along the highway were cleaned. Household waste, plastic bottles and other types of garbage that had accumulated in these areas for a long time were removed. Not only municipal workers, but also specialists from the district akimat, employees of social institutions and local residents actively participated in the event.

The head of the department for the development of the quality of the environment of society, Dauren Sydykuly, came to the Saturday meeting and touched upon the significance of the event. According to him, about 200 people were mobilized in the Kursai area alone. Among the participants were not only workers of municipal institutions, but also ordinary residents and representatives of youth organizations. This, according to the organizers, indicates an increase in civic responsibility in society.

In total, about 700 people and more than 20 special equipment were involved in the city-wide cleanup. Participants in the cleanup, wearing gloves and bags, collected garbage and cleaned the area around trees and bushes. Special trucks transported the collected garbage outside the city.

The Saturday cleaning campaign continued not only in Kursai, but also in other districts of Shymkent. Employees of the departments of healthcare, physical education and sports, digitalization, public procurement and mobilization readiness, territorial and civil defense, together with residents of the district, cleaned internal streets and yards. Thus, the event covered several territories in one day.

According to the organizers, the "Clean Kazakhstan" campaign is not just a one-time event, but has become a regular environmental campaign. The ultimate goal of this initiative is to encourage every resident of the city to pay attention to nature protection and cleanliness. "If every resident keeps their yard clean, the city as a whole will become more beautiful and comfortable," the organizers say.

In addition, the activity of the city's youth was particularly noticeable during the Sabbath. University students, volunteer groups, and schoolchildren also participated in the event and supported the elders. This proves that their civic activity is growing.

Such clean-ups have been held in Shymkent several times before. For example, last year, about 500 people participated in the autumn clean-ups, and about 15 tons of garbage were removed. This year, both the number of participants and the amount of equipment used increased. This indicates that the city's residents have become more responsible for cleanliness.

In addition, the "Clean Kazakhstan" campaign is also being held in other regions of the country. In cities such as Almaty, Astana, and Karaganda, regular clean-up days are also organized, and environmental culture is being prioritized. However, the peculiarity of Shymkent is that the activity of the population is growing every year. Every resident has begun to understand that it is necessary to contribute to the cleanliness and beauty of their city.

In conclusion, the Saturday clean-up on August 18 was of great importance for Shymkent. About 700 people came together and set an example for residents by cleaning up the city. Such events are not limited to garbage collection, they are aimed at creating an ecological culture in society and leaving a clean and comfortable city for future generations.

The "Clean Kazakhstan" campaign is thus one of the important steps towards transforming Shymkent into a green and clean city. If this initiative continues and residents are active, it is quite possible that in the future Shymkent will become one of the cleanest and most environmentally friendly cities in the country.