The “Taza Qazaqstan” road relay, an ecological movement of particular importance in southern Kazakhstan, continues. This initiative is organized by the “Zhastar Ruhy” youth wing of the “AMANAT” party and is supported by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources . The main goal of the relay is to increase the environmental culture of the country's citizens, mobilize young people to protect nature, and strengthen the values of cleanliness and responsibility in society.

As the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized in his last Address : "Compassion for the environment, treating it with great responsibility and genuine care should be the core of the national ideology." This appeal has become the main slogan of today's campaign. After all, ecology is not just care for nature, it is the main indicator that determines the level of civilization, culture and vision of the country for the future.

The main route of the relay race started from the city of Taraz and covered a distance of about 200 kilometers to Shymkent. This is not only an important artery connecting the south of the country, but also a symbol of a concrete action: "Let's start the culture of cleanliness along the road."

Household waste and plastic waste piled up on the roadside are a vivid example of the contrast between civilization and negligence. That is why the participants of “Taza Qazaqstan” chose this route, turning every meter into a platform for calling for environmental responsibility. During the relay, more than 200 activists traveled a total of 500 kilometers over three days, passing through 6 districts and 1 city of Zhambyl region . As a result, more than 90 tons of garbage were collected - this is evidence of the gradual increase in the level of environmental awareness of society.

In just one day, 30 tons of garbage were cleaned up. This result was achieved by young people, volunteers, government officials, and local residents working together. Such mutual cooperation contributed to the formation of civic responsibility and common values in society.

The peculiarity of the campaign is that it is not limited to just a cleaning event, but has become a broad environmental movement . During the relay, participants carried out educational work on waste sorting, recycling, saving natural resources, and increasing environmental culture. Mini-trainings, eco-quizzes, and creative competitions were organized for children and youth, and practical examples of environmental education were demonstrated.

In several districts and settlements, local residents warmly welcomed the participants of the campaign and actively joined in. The participation of schoolchildren and students was especially pleasing. They proved with their actions that keeping nature clean should not be just a one-day event, but a lifelong habit.

Residents of settlements located along the relay route happily supported this initiative. In some villages, young people cleaned roadside rest areas, bus stops, and river banks. In addition, trees were planted and flower beds were landscaped. These actions were an example of the simultaneous development of environmental awareness and aesthetic taste.

As the leaders of the "Zhastar Ruhy" movement noted, this relay race is not a one-day event, it is a lifestyle. That is, it is necessary to form a culture of cleanliness and order not only at festive events, but also in everyday life. This initiative is a concrete step towards the green future of our country.

The ecological relay race demonstrated a new model of partnership between the state, society, and youth. The actions of each participant were like a contribution to the development of the country's ecological safety and culture.

One of the young people who participated in the relay, a student named Aidana, shared her impressions:
"We traveled the road from Taraz to Shymkent. At each place, we collected garbage, talked to people, and explained the importance of protecting nature. Although this road was tiring, it gave us strength in our hearts. Because we felt that we were doing something useful for our country ," he says.

Representatives of local authorities also actively participated in the relay race. They noted the need not only to support environmental initiatives, but also to develop new projects aimed at increasing the environmental culture of the population. Local akimats and organizations promised to hold such events on a regular basis in the future.

At the conclusion of the event, the organizers once again reminded that protecting nature is a shared responsibility. They noted that it is difficult to achieve economic and social progress without developing an ecological culture.

The final stop of the relay race was in Shymkent. Here, the activists were warmly welcomed by the city's youth and residents. A cleaning campaign, environmental exhibitions, and information meetings were also held in the city. Shymkent residents turned the roadside cleaning relay into a big environmental celebration.

Thus, the “Taza Qazaqstan” relay race has become an important initiative aimed at developing an ecological culture, covering all regions of the country. It has not only united young people, but also become a real tool for increasing trust and cooperation between the state and society.

The road between Taraz and Shymkent is not just a geographical distance, it has become a spiritual bridge on the path to environmental awareness. This relay race has awakened in Kazakhstanis a love of nature, care for the environment, and a genuine sense of respect for their native land.

Today, environmental safety is a strategic task for our country. And projects like "Taza Qazaqstan" are a concrete example of fulfilling that task.
Every participant in this movement is a protector of nature, a herald of a clean future.

Cleanliness is a choice, a responsibility, and a love for one's homeland. The "Taza Qazaqstan" relay race once again reminded the country of this simple but very important truth.