In 9 months of 2024, the number of domestic tourists increased by 562 thousand, reaching 6 million people.The influx of foreign visitors amounted to 11.5 million people, which is almost twice as much as in the same period in 2023. Of these, 969 thousand foreign tourists stayed at the accommodation facilities.These indicators indicate the effectiveness of the measures taken and the growing interest in Kazakhstan as a tourist destination.The economic indicators of the industry also show significant growth.The total income of the accommodation facilities increased by 27%, amounting to 224 billion tenge.The number of accommodation facilities increased by 306 units, to 4,315, and their capacity increased by 18 thousand beds, reaching 226 thousand.This allows Kazakhstan to significantly increase its readiness to receive both domestic and international tourists.Investments in the tourism industry continue to grow rapidly. In 10 months of 2024, their volume increased by 33.6%, amounting to 668.1 billion tenge. @KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/898663

This year, the volume of approved applications for state support has increased 3 times. In 2024 alone, 2.1 billion tenge was approved for 37 tourist facilities and 6 tour buses.By the end of 2024, it is planned to complete 119 investment projects with a total value of 120.4 billion tenge, which will create 1,319 jobs. Among the key initiatives:construction of the Medina Palace Hotel in Turkestan;modernization of the sanatorium "Aksu-Zhabagly" with the addition of new hotel facilities.Special attention is paid to the development of agrotourism, which will provide additional employment for 10 thousand rural residents through the creation of glamping and guest houses. It is planned to update the hotel classification system and expand the powers of local executive bodies to develop infrastructure in the territories of national parks.@KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/898665

An expanded staff meeting was held in the capital under the chairmanship of the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerbol Myrzabosynov. The event was attended by heads and representatives of subordinate organizations of the Ministry, as well as regional departments of physical culture and sports, to sum up the results of 2024.At the meeting, heads and representatives of regional sports departments presented reports on the development of sports infrastructure, physical culture and sports in their regions, as well as on attracting young people to sports. The current state of sports in the regions, accumulated problems were openly discussed and ways to solve them were proposed.The Minister stressed the importance of sport in the life of society, its impact on people's health and quality of life. He noted the need for an open discussion of specific measures aimed at overcoming obstacles in the development of the sports industry.The meeting also raised issues of sports infrastructure development, including increasing the number of sports grounds in rural areas, as well as the construction of new sports facilities using the mechanism of public-private partnership. In addition, proposals were made to train specialists in the sports field, improve their skills and strengthen measures to support athletes.Erbol Myrzabosynov discussed in detail the state of sports in the regions and outlined concrete steps for its further development. The Minister stressed the need to implement state programs, coordinate the work of regional administrations and increase the number of sports events at the local level in order to achieve high results in the sports industry.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/899323

During the forum, participants from China shared their impressions of Kazakhstan. They noted the rich culture, unique natural beauty and hospitality of the Kazakh people.The Forum emphasized the importance of tourism as an important bridge for strengthening cultural and economic ties between the two countries, opening up new prospects for mutual cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/899713

Today, on the day of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we note the importance of protecting and promoting the rights and freedoms of everyone.The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan strives to strengthen the rule of law, ensure equality before justice and protect the rights of our citizens. We continue to actively work on improving legislation and implementing international human rights standards.On this special day, let us remember that human rights are the foundation of a just, peaceful and prosperous society.Your rights are our priority!Together we are building a strong and fair Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/899783

On December 8, the lighting of the access road to the village of Kyzylsuat was completed. At the expense of the fourth level of the budget, 35 poles with lamps were installed, which made it possible to illuminate the entrance part of the 1.2 km long road. 10 million tenge was allocated for this project. The work was carried out by the contracting organization Metal Energy LLP.The new lighting system will not only improve visibility at night, but also emphasize the appearance of the settlement. Also, for additional security in the village of Kyzylsuat, the installation of video surveillance cameras in the amount of 22 units is underway, of which 3 cameras have already been installed on the entrance part of the road.Earlier, 99 poles with lamps were installed in the Kyzyzsuat rural district on road sections with a total length of 3.5 km in the villages of Shubar, Akkayyn and Kyzylsuat.In addition, a mobile operator base station was installed in the rural district. The launch of the equipment will improve the quality of cellular communication and increase the data transfer rate.These projects are aimed at improving safety, improving the living conditions of local residents and creating a more comfortable infrastructure. The implemented initiatives improve the overall standard of living in the region and make the Tselinograd district more aesthetic and comfortable to live in. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/899367

Inga Dmitrieva, a resident of the village of Zhaltyr in the Astrakhan region, became a vivid example of how government support and personal initiative can change lives.A mother of many children, she used the right to receive a grant and completed training under the Bastau Business program. She mastered the basics of entrepreneurship, developed a business plan and defended her project "Farm of the Future". "My idea is aimed at the production of natural dairy products using modern technologies and increasing the availability of fresh and high-quality products," says Inga Dmitrieva.Serikbol Avdikerim, a resident of the village of Astrakhan, also completed training under this program and received state support in the form of a grant to implement his business project. His project is dedicated to the production of fast food in rural areas. He purchased the necessary equipment and started selling the goods.In total, 40 people have been trained in the basics of entrepreneurship under the Bastau Business program in the district, this year 7 grants have been issued for the implementation of business ideas. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/899577

On December 9, 2024, with the participation of representatives of the territorial departments of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the police and local executive bodies, the issues of organizing anti-terrorist protection were clarified for the staff of the ADK River shopping mall.The following information was provided during the event:- requirements for the organization of anti-terrorist protection of objects vulnerable to terrorism approved by Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 6, 2021 No. 305;- instructions on the organization of anti-terrorist protection of objects of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, vulnerable to terrorism, and objects of domestic trade, vulnerable to terrorism, approved by Order of the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 5, 2023 No. 366-NK;- signs of standard and improvised explosive devices and the algorithm of actions when they are detected;- a scheme for notifying on-duty services in order to minimize and eliminate the consequences of terrorist threats;- the inevitability of punishment for deliberately false messages;- rules for the establishment and payment of remuneration for information that helped to prevent or suppress an act of terrorism. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/899466

A conference on "The responsibility of religious leaders in the fight against global challenges" was held in Iran. The event was organized by the Center for Dialogue of Religions and Cultures of the Islamic Republic of Iran in cooperation with the Center for Interfaith and Interreligious Dialogue of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Experts in the field of religious studies from the two countries discussed the importance of the potential of religious leaders in solving modern social problems. The conference was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The speakers stressed that the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, which is taking place in Kazakhstan, plays an important role in bringing religious leaders closer together in key areas of global development, strengthening peace and harmony between countries and peoples.Within the framework of the conference, representatives of the Kazakh delegation held a meeting with the Head of the Organization for Culture and Islamic Relations under the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.In addition, members of the Kazakh delegation visited the University of Tehran, where they met with the teaching staff and students. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/899697

Akim of the region Gauez Nurmukhambetov visited Kyzylzhar district."The year is coming to an end, time is summing up the results of 2024. This year, special emphasis was placed on the restoration of the infrastructure of the villages of the Kyzylzhar district after the flood. Dams have been strengthened in the villages of Beskol, Riparian and Teplichnoye," the head of the region wrote on social networks. Despite the difficult situation, important infrastructure and social projects have been implemented in the district. The average repair of intra-village roads in the villages of Nalobino, Vagulino and Beloe was carried out. A 5-storey building and a metal tape facility for a hockey court are under construction in the village of Beskol. Of the 38 medical facilities in the region, 8 were built in the villages of the Kyzylzhar district. The akim of the region also visited social facilities and enterprises in the area. I visited the renovated Beskolsky secondary school No. 2 within the framework of the project of the Kazakhstan Khalkyna Foundation and the Balapan kindergarten after renovation. Gauez Nurmukhambetov also inspected houses for socially vulnerable groups in Baiterek and supervised the restoration of electricity supply in Novokamenka. Akim of North Kazakhstan Region got acquainted with the work of the enterprises "Raduga", "Molservice", "ER-Agro", "Molodoye Agro" and "Elim Kyzylzhar" LLP, met with farmers of the district. The trip ended with a meeting with residents of the district at the Bogolyubovo House of Culture, where topical issues and prospects for the development of the region were discussed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/899379

By April 2025, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation plans to fill Tasotkel and Teris-Aschybulak reservoirs in Zhambyl region by 100%. A staff meeting was held at the Ministry, where preparations for spring floods and the irrigation period next year were discussed.Today, the Tasotkel reservoir is filled by 70.5%, which is about 353 million cubic meters of water. 36 million cubic meters of water have been collected in the Teris-Aschybulak reservoir.The Shardara reservoir in the Turkestan region is also actively accumulating water. Over the past month, 702 million cubic meters of water have arrived in it. Now the reservoir is 41% full. By spring, the Ministry intends to accumulate more than 5 billion cubic meters of water in it.The Kapchagai reservoir in the Almaty region is almost 90% full. This is about 16.6 billion cubic meters of water. In November-December of this year, 120 million cubic meters of water were received there."The Ministry is actively negotiating with neighboring countries to ensure stable water supply in the southern regions during the irrigation period next year. At last week's meeting of the Kazakh-Kyrgyz Intergovernmental Council in Bishkek, we reached a number of important agreements. Thanks to water diplomacy, our farmers did not experience water shortages during the irrigation period this year," said Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/899432

In accordance with the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the UAPF annually, no later than five working days after the official publication of the law on the republican budget for the next financial year, is obliged to publish in the media, as well as on its own Internet resource, the minimum adequacy thresholds (MAT) of pension savings, calculated for the coming year.Fulfilling this requirement, the UAPF publishes the MAT for 2025 and reports that the size of the MAT has not changed and remains at the 2024 level. Let us remind you that in 2024 the size of the MAT also did not increase.It should be noted that MAT is the minimum amount of pension savings (formed through compulsory pension contributions) required to ensure a monthly pension of no less than the minimum pension. This is an estimated amount of pension savings, which is determined based on socio-economic indicators, as well as projected calculations of future pension contributions (based on the minimum wage) and investment returns. In other words, the minimum adequacy threshold is the minimum that must remain in the account so that the contributor, upon reaching retirement age, receives pension benefits (taking into account the minimum basic pension benefit) of no less than the minimum pension.The MAT is calculated in accordance with the methodology for determining the minimum sufficiency threshold of pension savings (hereinafter referred to as the Methodology) (approved by the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 30.06.2023 No. 521 (hereinafter referred to as Resolution No. 521)).According to the Methodology, the following socio-economic indicators for 2025 were used to calculate the MAT for 2025[1]:1) minimum wage - 85,000 tenge;2) minimum state basic pension benefit - 32,360 tenge;3) minimum pension - 62,771 tenge;4) subsistence minimum for calculating the amount of basic social benefits - 46,228 tenge.Despite the increase in certain socio-economic indicators, the maintenance of the MAT at the same level (without an increase compared to 2024) is partly due to the fact that such important parameters as the minimum wage and the projected annual interest rate of return on pension savings remained unchanged. UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz) [1] in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On the Republican Budget for 2025-2027".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/899428

Announcement Open Doors Day in UAPF JSC - exploring the possibilities of investing our pension savings As part of the information and outreach work among the population, UAPF JSC will hold an Open Doors Day on December 13, 2024.The main topic of the day is "Investment strategies of the IPM. Consideration of current issues of contributors.".What is IPM, how to choose the right company to transfer your savings, as well as the rules for their transfer will be explained to you by the Fund's specialists and representatives of investment companies during the upcoming event.We remind you that the Open Doors Day will be held online on December 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., 14:00 p.m., and 16:00 p.m. To participate in the event at 10:00 a.m., each participant must follow the link https://enpf.webex.com/weblink/register/r8e6cbc4e85018a6296ba1e0f01cc9bea Then enter the event meeting number: 2510 812 3186 and the event meeting password: 2024 To participate in the event at 14:00 a.m., each participant must follow the link https://enpf.webex.com/weblink/register/rf8c023663cefbab5d70ddb7dcb0d5d4c Then enter the event meeting number: 2514 463 1464 and the event meeting password: 2024 To participate in the event at 16:00 a.m., each participant must follow the link https://enpf.webex.com/weblink/register/r982a09bcb1897e29fc3deffcab8c10f7 Then enter the event meeting number: 2515 915 7926 and the event meeting password: 2024 UAPF JSC is waiting for its contributors (beneficiaries) and all comers at the Open Doors Day! Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/899353

In coordination with the Presidential Administration, by order of the Minister of Internal Affairs, Koblandin Kalizhan Zhenisbekovich was appointed head of the Makan Esbulatov Almaty Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.The new head of the educational institution was introduced to the staff by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Aidar Saitbekov.Kalizhan Koblandin has extensive experience in various management positions. Prior to his appointment to the new position, he held the position of Deputy Head of the Police Department for Transport.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qriim/press/news/details/898985

In coordination with the Presidential Administration, by order of the Minister of Internal Affairs, Biekenov Nurlan Amangeldinovich was appointed head of the Karaganda Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs named after Barimbek Beisenov.Deputy Minister Aidar Saitbekov introduced the new head of the departmental educational institution to the staff.Nurlan Biekenov worked as a teacher, head of the department of the Karaganda Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qriim/press/news/details/898996

In 2023, the governor of the East Kazakhstan region, Yermek Kosherbayev, declared this year the "Year of Roads". During this year, a record 600 kilometers of roads were repaired for the region.- The routes for road repairs were chosen not only on the basis of economic feasibility, but also according to the wishes of motorists and residents of the East Kazakhstan region. Special attention was paid in the region to the repair and reconstruction of trails leading to popular tourist destinations, - said the head of the region Yermek Kosherbayev at a briefing in the Central Communications Service.Rural settlements did not stand aside either, this year in 79 small villages for the first time it is planned to gradually asphalt 120 km of central streets and install street lighting.This year, a large-scale repair took place on the republican highways passing through the territory of the region. In total, 392 km of roads are planned to be repaired in 2024-2025. As a result of the implementation of these projects, all unsatisfactory sections of highways of national importance will be brought into good condition.The average repair of the roadway is carried out on several sections of the national highway with a total length of 78 km within the framework of the republican budget. Among them: the Ust-Kamenogorsk- Ridder-gr. RF highway with a total length of 30 km (from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Mikhailovka village), Ust-Kamenogorsk-Semey with a length of 18 km (fromTavria to the village of Novo-Azovoye), Ust-Kamenogorsk- Shemonaiha- gr. RF with a length of 30 km (from the village of Kozhokhov to the village of Novoilinka).In 2025, it is also planned to complete and put into operation one of the largest long-term construction projects in the region of the Ust–Kamenogorsk - Rakhmanovskie Klyuchi highway. This includes the construction of a bridge, paving, as well as reinforcement work and improvement of road infrastructure. This road connects 3 districts and leads to one of the tourist attractions of Kazakhstan in Katon-Karagai district.Speaking of roads, it is impossible not to recall the completion of one of the largest transport and logistics projects in East Kazakhstan - the bridge over the Bukhtarma reservoir, which connects six districts at once and allows residents not to depend on climatic conditions and ferry crossing. It should be noted that the bridge united the two banks of the largest artificial reservoir and the distance that previously had to be overcome for hours is now passed in exactly four minutes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/898845

The tourism sector is one of the most dynamically developing in East Kazakhstan. Today, it is becoming a launching pad for the development of small and medium-sized businesses and a driver for its further development. A unique international tourism project is planned to be implemented on Lake Markakol. Kanas Lakes in SUAR and Markakol lakes in East Kazakhstan region are planned to be connected by one tourist route. Today, Kanas Lake in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China is visited by up to 10 million domestic tourists annually. The relief and nature of these places are identical to Lake Markakol, while the lake of East Kazakhstan is many times larger, and therefore it has a huge tourist potential. Unfortunately, there is no necessary infrastructure on the lake yet, but such a combination with an already successful tourist project will give a new impetus to attract travelers to Markakol.- This project will attract thousands of tourists, as it will be completely unique. Now the issues of opening a new border crossing near the village of Terekty and building a road directly to the lake are being worked out," Governor of the East Kazakhstan region Yermek Kosherbayev said at a briefing in the Central Communications Service. It should be noted that a lot of work has been done in the region over the past few years to develop tourism in the region. In addition to infrastructure development, courses on meeting tourists and menu preparation are organized for entrepreneurs in the service sector. The brand events "Shygys Salburyny", "Altay Fest" are becoming the hallmark of the tourism industry of East Kazakhstan. The construction of airports in Katon-Karagai and Zaisan will certainly have a positive effect on the development of tourism in several regions of East Kazakhstan at once. The sites have already been identified, and the construction of air harbors will begin next year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/898848

The Public Council of the East Kazakhstan region announces the holding of a meeting of the Public Council on December 11, 2024 at 3 p.m. in the building of the regional akimat (meeting room 108 office). Issues under consideration:Consideration of draft regulatory legal acts and making recommendations.Various. Contact phone number for information: (8-7232) 713-195Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/898950

Dear residents and guests of the East Kazakhstan region, the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk! On December 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., a regular meeting of the regional akimat will be held under the chairmanship of the akim of the East Kazakhstan region.Address: Ust-Kamenogorsk, M.Gorky Street, 40, conference hall No. 108.The meeting is being held live, and can be viewed online via the YouTube channel.For those who wish to participate in the open meeting, we inform you.An application for participation in an open meeting offline is accepted no later than two working days before the date of the meeting (taking into account holidays, until December 17) in paper form at the address Ust-Kamenogorsk, M.Gorky Street, 40 office No. 414 or in electronic form to the address P.Kokkozeva@akimvko.gov.kz. The application indicates the surname, first name, patronymic (if any), year of birth of the person wishing to attend the meeting, as well as contact information for feedback. Those admitted to the meeting comply with the established procedure for on-site and access control in buildings.The agenda of the open meeting of the East Kazakhstan regional Akimat 1. On phytosanitary safety in the East Kazakhstan regionSpeaker: Kajibekova Azhar Yelemesovna, Head of the Department of AgricultureCo-presenters:1) About the epizootic safety of the region Sagandykov Ramil Nigmetchanovich, Head of the Veterinary Department2) On the sanitary and epidemiological situation in the region Turdiev Kanat Abdusalimovich, Head of the Department of Sanitary and Epidemiological Control (by agreement)Information: 2. About the current situation in the development of fisheries in the East Kazakhstan regionSpeakers: Arman Nagashybaevich Esentaev, Acting Head of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management Mayors of cities and districts3. The results of the implementation of the comprehensive plan to combat cancerSpeaker: Tolegen Khairullaevich Zhigitaev, Head of the Health DepartmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/899202

The country continues the Month of Fire Safety, which started on December 1 on behalf of the Minister of Emergency Situations, Major General Genghis Arinov. The main purpose of the event is to increase the level of safety of citizens. In the first week of the preventive month, more than 2.5 thousand houses were covered by yard raids, during which about 3 thousand residents were provided with advisory assistance. The basic fire safety measures in everyday life are explained to residents, furnaces and electrical systems are checked at their request, and in connection with the celebration of New Year's events, the safe use of pyrotechnic products is explained. Special attention of rescuers is paid to the survey of households of socially vulnerable categories of citizens. The condition of heating stoves, chimneys, electrical wires and electrical equipment is assessed, as well as the availability and serviceability of fire sensors. In families with small children, questions are raised about the inadmissibility of leaving them unattended. Thematic campaign memos are handed out in each house. Also, within the framework of the fire month, a set of measures is being carried out aimed at the safe passage of the upcoming holidays. Fire-fighting and tactical exercises are conducted at facilities with a mass stay of people with the development of practical actions for the evacuation of citizens. The evacuation routes, the availability of primary fire extinguishing means, as well as the skills of the employees of the facilities in the event of a fire are checked. The Ministry of Emergency Situations urges citizens to strictly comply with fire safety requirements:- use only serviceable stoves and electrical appliances;- do not allow over-heating of furnaces and overload of power grids;- clean the chimney of soot in time;- regularly inspect the oven and electrical appliances for malfunctions;- Keep matches and incendiary devices out of the reach of children;- do not leave children unattended;- purchase and use only certified pyrotechnic products. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/899004