Kazakhstanis' pension savings reached 28.35 trillion tenge. As of August 1, 2026, the pension savings of Kazakhstanis amounted to 28.35 trillion tenge, an increase of 3.50 trillion tenge (or 14.1%) over the past 12 months.The bulk of pension savings come from compulsory pension contributions (CPCs). As of August 1, 2026, their volume reached 26.31 trillion tenge, an increase of 2.69 trillion tenge (or 11.4%) over the past 12 months.The volume of pension savings formed through compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPCs) exceeded 751.56 billion tenge. This figure has grown by 6.6% over the past 12 months.Savings formed through voluntary pension contributions (VPCs) continued to grow. As of August 1, 2026, their volume amounted to 10.41 billion tenge, an increase of 14.9% over the 12 months.A significant increase in pension savings formed through employer’scompulsorypension contributions (ECPC), which have been deposited into the pension accounts of contributors (beneficiaries) since January 1, 2024, has also been noted. As of August 1, 2026, their volume amounted to 1,273.93 billion tenge, an increase of 2.5 times over the 12 months. IncomesThe total savings volume is provided by pension contributions and investment income. In the first seven months of 2026, 2,127.27 billion tenge in contributions were received into individual and conditional pension accounts, an increase of 15.7% (or 289.09 billion tenge) compared to the same period last year.Individual pension savings accounts (IPSAs) for the purpose of accounting for compulsory pension contributions (CPCs) received 1,630.80 billion tenge as of August 1, 2026 (an increase of 8.1% compared to the same period last year), 87.69 billion tenge in COPCs (an increase of 11.0%), and 1,251.28 million tenge in VPCs. ECPC since the beginning of the year as of August 1, 2026, amounted to 407.53 billion tenge.Net investment income received by contributors since the beginning of the year as of August 1, 2026, amounted to 1,233.05 billion tenge.Benefits and transfersBenefits for all types of contributions and transfers to insurance companies from the UAPF for January-July 2026 reached 1,083.51 billion tenge.The volume of old-age payments amounted to 170.95 billion tenge. The average monthly payment scheduled from the UAPF upon reaching retirement age was 38,993 tenge.Lump-sum pension benefit payments (LSPBPs) for housing improvements and medical treatment from the beginning of 2026 as of August 1, 2026, amounted to 435.20 billion tenge, inheritance payments amounted to 63.06 billion tenge, payments related to departure for permanent residence outside the Republic of Kazakhstan amounted to 28.13 billion tenge, payments to persons with disabilities amounted to 2.05 billion tenge, and funeral payments amounted to 5.56 billion tenge. An amount of 378.56 billion tenge was transferred to insurance organizations. IPSA numberThe total number of pension accounts in the UAPF as of August 1, 2026, was 18.89 million (an increase of 1.12 million or 6.3% over the 12 months). The number of individual pension savings accounts of  contributors (beneficiaries) in the UAPF as of August 1, 2026, was 12.84 million, of which 11.39 million were under the CPC, 789,480 under the COPC, and 463,690 under the VPC. It should be noted that the total number of accounts for recording the CPC (11.39 million) also includes accounts of beneficiaries who have permanently resided outside the country but have not applied for their savings, deceased contributors whose heirs have not formalized the inheritance of their pension savings, military personnel who transferred to full state pension provision in 2016, and other categories of contributors (beneficiaries) whose accounts, according to Kazakhstani law, should not receive contributions.The number of notional pension accounts in the UAPF recording information on received CPC totaled 6.06 million. All up-to-date information on pension asset statistics is available on the enpf.kz website in the "Statistics and Analytics" section. 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)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kokpekti-shugalbay/press/news/details/1279180?lang=ru

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Kazakh Musical Drama Theater named after Abai. During this time, the theater has become a sacred place, which has made a significant contribution to the development of national art, delighting the audience with new works and opening the creative path for many masters of the stage.The Abai Theater is the first among all Kazakh theaters. It was here that in 1917, under the direction of Mukhtar Auezov, the premiere of the play "Enlik Kebek" took place on Zhailau Oykudyk.A number of events were held as part of the anniversary events.Akim of the region Abai Nurlan Urankhaev congratulated the theater staff and all art lovers on this significant event. The theater was given the keys to the new bus."The cultural center, founded by such outstanding personalities as Mukhtar Auezov, Kanysh Satpayev and Galiakpar Torebayev, has become a symbol of the spiritual value of our region. Over the 90-year history of the theater, a chronicle of outstanding achievements in the field of art has been written. Mukhtar Auezov once said, "Theater is one of the greatest fine arts." This is the spiritual pride not only of our region, but also of the entire Kazakh people, a bright beacon of national culture. I wish the close—knit team of the theater an inspiring creative path and new bright successes!" the mayor noted in his congratulatory speech.At the conference "Abai theaters: Tarikh tolkyninda", the rich historical heritage of the theater and its place in national culture were discussed in detail. During the plenary session, theater and Abai scholars of the country made presentations on the development of theater, cinema and the role of the Abai Theater in society. The book "Tarikhy Teren Theater" was also presented, which covers in detail the formation and development of the theater, its contribution to Kazakh art and culture.For the anniversary, a documentary film "Oykudykta Mazdagan Theater" was created, telling about the key moments of the 90-year history of the theater, the works of famous artists and the importance of theater in national culture.Within the framework of the solemn event, congratulations were read out by Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Maulen Ashimbayev, Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva.By the 90th anniversary, the actors of the theater were awarded medals and badges.Medal "Enbek ardageri":Aidarkhanova Almira Mutallapkyzy Badge "KR Madeniyet salasyn uzdigi":Tashkent, Nurbek AdamulyToleubaev Talgat AnuarulyObukhova Elena ValeryevnaBaigeldin Aidos KushikpanuliAkhmetov Yeren SamenulyKhasenov Nurzhan KadyrgazylyNurlanova Asel TalgatkyzyKhamitova Aliya Adilbekkyzy Diploma of the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan:Sydykov Myrzakhan DemesinulyBairova Asem BeimyrzakyzyChinkebayeva NurbagilaIdrisova DametkenToymbaeva Bakyt AkhmetzhankyzyMukhanbetova Sholpan AskarkyzyManekina Aizhan BazartaikyzyZhidebaeva UmitTashimbetov Aitbek TazabekulyNurgamys Azamat MakhmutulyOmashev Bekzat Kayyrkeshuly Badge: "Semey kalasyna shinirgen enbegi ushin":Sydykov Myrzakhan DemesinulyBairova Asem BeimyrzakyzyOmashev Bekzat KayyrkeshulySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/893686

Deputy akim of the region Zhasulan Sarsebayev paid a working visit to Kokpekty district. During the trip, the key objects of social, educational and sports infrastructure were examined, as well as instructions for their further development were given. So, the first object was a swimming pool, the construction of which was completed. The general contractor was SMU-Shygys LLP."The work on the basin must be completed without delay. Responsible persons must promptly issue all necessary documents and ensure that the facility is put into operation in the near future. This should not be delayed," Zhasulan Sarsebayev stressed.The sports and recreation complex, which was put into operation in 2020, was also visited. This facility is under the management of the KSU "Children's and Youth Sports School No. 1 of the Kokpektinsky district"."The condition of the facility is generally satisfactory, but measures must be taken to ensure its full functionality. I instruct the director of the school to submit a budget application for the purchase of missing sports equipment within two weeks. Children and teenagers should have equal access to high—quality conditions for sports," the deputy mayor said.KSU "Kokpektinskaya secondary School" is the largest educational organization in the district, designed for 600 student places. Today, more than 500 children study here. Major repairs are needed here."The school requires a careful approach. I instruct the management of the school and the district department of education to conduct an audit of the material and technical base as soon as possible and prepare a list of necessary improvements. We cannot allow the educational process to suffer due to a lack of equipment or other resources," Zhasulan Sarsebayev stressed.The activities of the KSU "Center for the provision of Special social services in the Kokpektinsky district" are under special control. The Center provides assistance to children with disabilities, persons with neuropsychiatric pathologies, as well as the elderly.During the visit, clear deadlines were set for the execution of orders. Zhasulan Sarsebayev stressed that the issues of social and educational infrastructure require monitoring and regular monitoring.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/893687

During a working trip to Kyzylorda region, Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Sharlapayev visited industrial enterprises and construction sites.Kanat Sharlapayev visited the glass factory of Orda Glass LTD LLP in the territory of Ondiris. The plant was put into operation in October 2022. The territory of the enterprise covers 50 hectares of land. The design capacity of the enterprise is 197.1 thousand tons of flat glass per year. Since the launch, 28.7 million m2 have been produced.It should be emphasized that Orda Glass LTD is the only manufacturer of flat glass in Kazakhstan. This product is a flat glass made by melting and rolling a glass mass. It is widely used in construction, automotive, furniture manufacturing and other industries.Then the Minister visited Orken-Alem LLP. The company is engaged in the development, production and implementation of new technologies for personal protective equipment. The production capacity is 120 thousand pieces of products per year.Orken-Alem produces protective and anti-shatter glasses, gas masks, helmets, body armor, protective suits, shields, backpacks, wetsuits, exoskeletons, special sticks, etc. To date, the company has started production of new types of products – civilian gas masks (gas masks) and parachutes.Then, Kanat Sharlapayev got acquainted with the progress of construction of six 7-storey 84 apartment buildings. The work is carried out by contractors "Aman kurylys" LLP, "Orion LTD" LLP, "Rigolit" LLP, "Prostroyservice E" LLP, "Abu-Ser" LLP. A total of 504 apartments will be presented, and the cost of the project is 9.9 billion tenge.In addition, the Minister visited the construction site of the Rukhaniyat center in the Zhalagash district of the Kyzylorda region. The work is carried out by the contractor "Aman-Kurylys" LLP. The construction is under completion. A historical museum will be located in the center. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/893683

The planned gasification of residential areas continues in the capital. The construction of gas distribution networks planned for 2024 has been completed in the Urker residential area. About 1000 subscribers were able to connect to natural gas. Connecting gas to the Urker residential area will significantly improve the quality of life of local residents, providing them with environmentally friendly and efficient heat supply.Among the first subscribers are residents of Aktamberdy Zhyrau Street, who were the first to feel the benefits of natural gas."We were waiting for the connection to gas, and finally, today is the first day we switch to natural gas. Before that, we heated it with coal. Every 6-12 hours it was necessary to monitor the boiler room, fill the coal. They couldn't leave the house unattended for a long time. Now this issue will no longer bother us. The batteries are very warm at home, the hot water is running normally. We are very glad!" - says the owner of the house Baigarim Khasenov.The process of gasification of the residential area takes place in stages. In two years, 5,250 subscribers of ZHM Urker, including residents of private houses and residential complexes, will have the opportunity to use natural gas."Today's connection of the first subscribers to Urker is, in fact, a historic moment. In 2025-2026, all private houses and residential complexes located here will have access to gas. Gasification will ensure the safety of homes, it is much more environmentally friendly and accessible to people," said Sarsengali Akzholov, Deputy Akim of the Nura district of Astana."Gasification in Urker has gained momentum thanks to the initiative of the Head of State "Tariff in exchange for investments". We have laid all engineering networks at our own expense, and we will refund the costs according to the tariff system. Here I would like to note that the gas tariff is 38 tenge per cubic meter. This is an affordable price for residents, which we will keep. We plan to receive the main income from large legal entities," said Zhanibek Mukhambetaly, Director of Qazaq zhylu LLP.In total, 173 kilometers of gas networks are planned to be built for the gasification of Urker. At the moment, about a third of the planned work has been completed.This project is an important part of Astana city's strategy to improve infrastructure and create comfortable conditions for the population. The launch of natural gas in the residential area became possible thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Akimat of Astana, the Ministry of Energy, JSC "Qazaq Gaz Aimaq" and LLP "Qazaq Zhylu".Earlier, the Akimat completed the construction of two gasification lines, which made it possible to connect consumers in the Saryarka districts (railway Koktal-1, Koktal-2, Agro-town and in the old part of the city near Potanin Street) of Almaty (Railway, Industrial, South-East right side, South-East left side, Kuigenzhar, Michurino, International, as well as in two neighborhoods "Akbidai", "Kazakhauyl") Yesil (Vella Village railway station, Courchevel railway station, Family Town, Family Park) and Nura (Budapest railway station, Cosmic City).The construction of gas supply networks to the Turan, Telman, Yugo-Vostok gas heating stations and to the residential areas Urker, Prigorodny, Family Village, Ondiris, and Kirpichny was also completed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/893680

This year, winter has come early in Astana, and residents of the city have started the winter sports season. In the middle of the month, the ice skating season officially started at the "Alau" skating rink, and today the first half of skiing in Central Park took place, the official website of the mayor's office of the city reports."Last year, the winter came late, and only at the end of December we started the skiing season. This year, snow falls early, and the weather is favorable for winter sports as early as November. I can't say that today's event is the opening of the official ski season. The season starts on December 18th. However, today's sports event gathered about 200 participants. Not bad. In summer, running is gaining popularity, and in winter, skiing is in demand by the population. Be a sports companion and spend your vacation in a good mood," said Daulet Khamzin, the Chief Judge of the competition.The event was attended by everyone who wished, and each participant brought their own skis. And those who came with interest for the first time took their first steps in this sport, renting it for 2,000 tenge.It is worth noting that in Central Park on weekdays from 19:00 to 21:00 you can rent skis and learn on your own. And if you need the help of a coach, there is also a section for children in the amount of 35 thousand tenge, for adults-40 thousand tenge per month."I have been skiing regularly for 10 years. I'm a police officer myself. Therefore, I chose this sport. I kick regularly 3-4 times a week. As skiing affects the movement of the whole body, both my arms and legs are in the position," said Zhomart Boranbayev, a resident of the city.Now, in the future, every week on weekends in Central Park, ski competitions will be organized among people leading a healthy lifestyle and lovers of active recreation in the fresh air.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/893682

Today, 67 families have become owners of new housing in the city of Kosshy. The long-awaited square meters in new comfort class houses were purchased by the Akimat of the city of Kosshy for socially vulnerable segments of the population.At the solemn event, Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov handed over the keys to the new settlers and congratulated them on an important event."Today, in our young and prosperous city of Kossy, 67 families have received the keys to their new homes. Finding your own home is a great holiday for every family, for every person. This is a joyful moment not only for them, but also for the whole region," the governor of the region said.Among the newcomers is Asset Zhansulu, a mother of 6 children."We are infinitely grateful to our state, our President of the country. I wish every resident to find such a dream apartment. Congratulations to everyone who is celebrating a housewarming party today," a resident of Kosshy shared her emotions.It is worth noting that 48 families of the regional center received the keys to the new apartments the day before.By the end of the year, it is planned to purchase more than 100 apartments in Kosshy, which will improve the living conditions of large families, orphans, people with disabilities and other citizens in need.By the way, over 200 billion tenge has been invested in housing construction in the region in recent years, about 2 million square meters of housing have been commissioned. As a result, about 12 thousand Akmola families were able to resolve their housing issues. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/893677

Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov, during a working trip to the city of Kosshy, examined the progress of construction of the Lilac Garden residential complex, which is among the problematic shared-equity construction projects.Earlier, the akim of the region and IC Galamat adopted an agreement on mutual cooperation to complete the construction of long-term buildings. Almas Galimardanov, Executive Director of the company, presented an action plan for the completion of work at the Lilac Garden and Diamond Park residential complexes.Currently, work is underway on the construction site to erect the supporting structures of a nine-storey building, bricklaying of exterior walls and partitions is being carried out. In parallel, the construction of a five-storey house is underway, work has been carried out on the preparation of the pit, driving test piles and other construction stages. About 80 employees and more than 20 working equipment are involved in the facility.Marat Akhmetzhanov noted the need to accelerate the pace of construction and provide comprehensive assistance to investors in solving emerging issues. He also instructed the city administration and interested government agencies to provide daily progress reports."The completion of long-term construction is an important task for the region. It is necessary to provide citizens with high-quality housing and restore confidence in shared-equity construction. Issues with other problematic residential complexes will be resolved in stages," the governor of the region stressed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/893678

A new multidisciplinary hospital is being built in the city of Kossy, which will become a major medical facility for residents of the capital and surrounding areas. The project is being implemented by Viamedis LLP, and the contractor is Alemenergoservice LLP.Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov got acquainted with the construction of a multifunctional regional hospital.The head of the region noted that on behalf of the President of the country Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the task was set to pay special attention to the development of the engineering and communal infrastructure of the capital city.Today, the construction of the polyclinic building is already actively underway. The construction is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026.Recall that in June of this year, the Akimat of the Akmola region and the Viamedis company signed a memorandum on the construction of a multidisciplinary hospital with a polyclinic.The total amount of private investment in the project is more than 28 billion tenge, of which 14.4 billion will be allocated for construction work, and more than 9 billion for equipping the hospital with modern medical equipment.The hospital is designed for 300 beds and will include a polyclinic for 1,000 visits per shift, as well as departments of surgery, traumatology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, oncology and chemotherapy. In addition, the medical center will have an operating room and maternity units, as well as a modern diagnostic base, including a positron emission tomograph.The new medical center will become an important link in the healthcare system for residents of the city of Kosshy, as well as Tselinograd, Yerementau, Arshalyn, Astrakhan, Egindykol, Shortandinsky and Korgalzhynsky districts.The hospital complex will consist of a polyclinic, a hospital, an administrative building, and a boarding house for nonresident patients. Residential buildings for hospital staff will be built in the city to attract medical personnel.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/893679

Negotiations between the largest food and agricultural companies of Kazakhstan and China took place in Beijing. A round table with business representatives dedicated to the development of trade and investment cooperation was chaired by the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aidarbek Saparov.The event was attended by the heads of industry associations of Kazakhstan, manufacturers and suppliers of grain, oilseed and livestock products, as well as feed, a total of 30 companies. Among them are Sey-Nar LLP, Pioneer PKK LLP, Batu Agro LLP, Allel Agro JSC, Aitas JSC, EMS Agro LLP, as well as the National Food Corporation Company.The Chinese side was represented by 40 leading agricultural enterprises.Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aidarbek Saparov noted that China is one of the priority foreign economic partners of Kazakhstan.The largest share of Kazakhstan's exports of agricultural products to China falls on cereals and oilseeds, as well as vegetable oils. The Chinese market is of particular interest for the export of Kazakhstani grain. Today, Kazakhstan is one of the world's top ten wheat exporters and holds a leading position in flour exports."Kazakh agricultural products are in demand among Chinese consumers. Last year, the volume of grain supplies to China increased 5.5 times and reached 1.4 million tons. The two heads of state agreed to increase the volume of grain supplies to the Chinese market to 2 million tons in the near future and assured of the readiness of the Kazakh side to carry out deliveries on an operational basis.According to the results of 9 months of 2024, Kazakhstani companies shipped 1.1 million tons of grain to China," Aidarbek Saparov announced the figures.The parties discussed the possibilities of expanding business contacts between the enterprises of the agro-industrial complex of the two countries.During the negotiations, the Kazakh side spoke about the possibilities of developing high-value-added industries in the country and invited Chinese businesses to invest in the agro-industrial complex sector and its infrastructure. One of the potentially attractive areas for investors from China may be the production of organic products, which have an increased cost and are in demand on world markets. In addition, Kazakhstan has good opportunities to develop exports of high-quality livestock products such as beef, lamb, poultry meat, canned meat, dairy products and honey.Following the results of the round table, Kazakh agricultural producers signed memoranda and agreements with 10 companies of the People's Republic of China in the amount of 1 billion US dollars.Including one of the leading enterprises of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Aitas.kz " I have agreed on the supply of poultry products in the amount of 100 million US dollars. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/893674

The TV and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan presented the television project "100 SARBAZ", aimed at increasing the prestige of military personnel, patriotic education of young people and motivation to perform military duty.Today at 20:00 watch on the TV channel "Zhibek Zholy". Cheer for the Emergency Situations Ministry team. Follow the link for details.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/893673

The Akmola Department of Emergency Situations has received a new batch of equipment, which will significantly increase the efficiency of rescuers. As part of the update, 292 sets of combat clothing for firefighters and 80 sets of uniforms for rescuers were received.The purchase of equipment was carried out with the support of the Minister of Emergency Situations, Major General Genghis Arinov. Among the new kits are domestic BOP—1 kits and Finnish helmets with improved characteristics: two types of flashlights, action cameras and noise-canceling headphones.Special attention is paid to water operations: a new Marlin 830 WA boat has been placed at the disposal of rescuers. Modern navigation systems and powerful engines make it possible to effectively respond to incidents in the reservoirs of the region, especially during floods.By the end of the year, 17 more units of special equipment are expected to be delivered, including vehicles for emergency rescue operations."Updating the material and technical base makes it possible to significantly increase safety and efficiency in responding to emergencies," said Bakytzhan Alashov, acting head of the Emergency Department of the Akmola region.These steps are aimed at improving the work of rescuers and increasing the safety of residents of the Akmola region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/893676

During a working trip to Kyzylorda region, Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Sharlapayev visited the glass factory of Orda Glass LTD LLP in the territory of Ondiris.During the meeting with the CEO of the company, Mr. Han Lee Jun, the Minister informed about the support measures currently being taken by the state for domestic manufacturers.The plant was put into operation in October 2022. The territory of the enterprise covers 50 hectares of land. The design capacity of the enterprise is 197.1 thousand tons of flat glass per year. Since the launch, 28.7 million m2 have been produced.It should be emphasized that Orda Glass LTD is the only manufacturer of energy–saving flat glass in Kazakhstan. This product is a flat glass made by melting and rolling a glass mass. It is widely used in construction, automotive, furniture manufacturing and other industries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/893672

On the territory of the renovated Beibitshilik Island in Semey, a new children's railway was inaugurated - one of the main symbols of the revival of urban traditions and the development of tourist infrastructure. A new public space was also inaugurated here.The space covers children's playgrounds and sports grounds. New simulators have been installed at all sites.The history of the children's railway began on August 4, 1979. Then the first railway for children was solemnly launched on Kirov Island. The opening was timed to coincide with the Railway Worker's Day. But, like many infrastructure facilities of that time, the road did not stand the test of time. By the mid-1990s, it was closed, and by 2000, the roadbed was completely dismantled by local residents. However, after more than two decades, the children's railway was restored. Back on June 5, 2023, Akim of the region Abai Nurlan Urankhayev announced a plan to revive the children's railway during an off-site CCS press conference in the region.The railway will pass through the picturesque places of the island, offering passengers the opportunity to enjoy the unique natural landscapes and beautiful views of the Irtysh River.At the first stage, the length of the road will be about 2 km — from the bridge to the island to the Biological Center. The Kambar Machine-Building Plant, specializing in diesel locomotives and other railway equipment, was engaged in the production of wagons. Each carriage is 12 meters long and has 32 seats. If the popularity of the route increases, it will be possible to order additional wagons.The Children's Railway will become not only a place of entertainment, but also an important educational project that will contribute to the development of young people's interest in railway transport and professions related to it. The management of KTZ expressed readiness to provide support in training the necessary personnel. Moreover, it is planned to create a special children's club where students will be able to learn the basics of the railway profession.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/893661

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The second meeting of the working group on the protection of the historical and cultural heritage of Kazakhstan, which is under the protection of UNESCO, was held at KazNPU named after Abai.The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva.The event was attended by deputy akims of the regions, representatives of central government agencies, members of the National Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan for UNESCO and ISESCO, as well as scientists, archaeologists and representatives of public associations.The participants discussed draft action plans aimed at improving measures for the protection of intangible cultural and world heritage, as well as the implementation of the UNESCO international program "Memory of the World".Aida Balayeva noted the importance of fulfilling the obligations stipulated by UNESCO Conventions. She stressed the need for coordinated work at all levels and the importance of attracting qualified experts to train personnel in the skills of identifying and developing intangible cultural heritage."We need to strengthen our work, first of all, to improve the skills of specialists. It is important that the training is meaningful and useful. It is urgently necessary to prepare training modules and start conducting courses at the regional and central levels," the minister said.Rustam Muzafarov, Deputy Chairman of the National Committee for the Protection of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Kazakhstan, Gulmira Mukhtarova, Chairman of the World Heritage of Kazakhstan, and Gaziza Nurgalieva, Chairman of the National Committee for the UNESCO Memory of the World Program, presented their work plans to the participants.The plans include professional development of specialists from local authorities and representatives of ethnocultural associations, management of World Heritage sites in Kazakhstan, inventory, research and popularization of intangible cultural heritage, as well as the preparation of new nominations.The participants exchanged views and identified priority areas for further work.The meeting ended with a discussion on the implementation of the proposed measures, coordination of efforts of all stakeholders and the development of a specific set of measures to protect the cultural heritage of 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/893662

A cognitive and ethnographic competition "Shashbaulym" was held in the capital, organized by the public Association "Kara shanyrak". For the second year in a row, 16 beauties from universities and colleges took part in the competition, the official website of the mayor's office of the city reports."In order to celebrate the national tradition, the contest" "Shashbaulym" "is held with the support of the Department of languages development and archival affairs of Astana city and the state institution ""Rukhaniyat""." One of the features of this year's competition was the participation of students of higher educational institutions in the competition."The importance of this event, which is very necessary for a society where our national values are devalued and spiritually destroyed, is of great educational value. According to the national traditions of the Kazakh girl, it was aimed at popularizing such diverse national qualities as decency, beauty, dexterity, decency, humility, beauty, identifying the intellectual and creative abilities of girls, promoting the curls of girls with long hair. Also, the main idea of the competition is to educate girls in cultural, ethical, spiritual and cognitive values, to instill in them the qualities inherent in the upbringing of girls through the customs of the Kazakh people, to modernize the traditions, customs, national costumes of our nation, to promote among young people, to instill in our girls the colostrum, food and fashion of our nation," said Turar shaken, director of the public Association "Kara shanyrak".The participants competed in three stages. First, during the period" I am a Kazakh girl", the girls presented themselves, and in the second part" Onerli bolsansen, ozyp Kem", they showed folk dances, vocal numbers and other performances. The last section was called" my national value is my spiritual treasure", and the participants were asked intellectual questions related to the national value.Among the participants of the competition for the first time was Sandugash Les, a student of the Eurasian humanitarian institute named after A. Kusainov."I am a 1st year student of the Faculty of history. I am one of the most active students in my educational institution, so senior students recommended me to this competition. All participants of the competition are beautiful women. I personally know that today's Kazakh girl should be like this. I believe that kazakhism is measured not only by appearance, but also by the richness of the soul and patriotism," the participant said.According to the results of the competition, the main prize was won by a student of the College of Service and tourism Nargiz Malikova. He was presented with a national work, a valuable item – silver shashbau, made by the famous jeweler Berik Alibay. And the 1st place was awarded to the jeweler's work-a talisman for a student of the College of catering and service, Beautiful – AI Islam. The 2nd place was taken by Aruzhan Abilmansurova, a student of the Kazakh agrotechnical research university named after S. Seifullin, who was presented with a silver set. The 3rd place was shared by students of L. Gumilyov Eurasian National University Assiya Abdollayeva and Aisha Zhandildayeva, who were presented with silver earrings.Other beauties were distinguished in a number of nominations, they were awarded with bird's-eye ring and ecodorbes of the Kazakh style "Kazaksha sozayyk" collection.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/893656

The premiere of the documentary drama "Independents", dedicated to the prevention of drug addiction and countering drug crime, took place at the Moscow State Academic Russian Drama Theater named after M. Gorky, the official website of the Mayor's Office of Astana reports.The production is presented as part of the implementation of a comprehensive plan to combat drug crime and an action to prevent drug addiction in the capital "Astana – a city without drugs".The Prime Minister was visited by Deputy akims of the capital Eset Bayken and Erik Meyrkhanov, deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament, representatives of city administrations, public figures."In order to convey to young people the deplorable consequences of drug use, it is necessary to use any form of propaganda against the drug business. In this case, it is a theater. It is a center of attraction for people and I think that it will be interesting for young people to watch an instructive performance," said Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Elnur Beisenbayev.The documentary drama tells about our contemporaries, who, for one reason or another, fell into a pernicious addiction. The audience watched six bitter stories of self-destruction, violent falls to the bottom, desperate attempts to get out of the pitch-black hell into which each of the characters fell due to an irresistible destructive desire to forget and temporarily escape from the surrounding reality."While writing the script, I experienced a whole range of emotions. This is pain, anger and despair. There were moments of utter devastation. Six real stories of people who faced drugs and ruined their lives should clearly show the audience that drugs are evil," said Oleg Fedorenko, director of the documentary drama.The drama is based on real events. The young director, through the prism of creativity, conveyed stories that make you think about your own life and raise acute issues of spiritual values and morality.The documentary drama "Independents" is not just a play, but a social project that aims to protect the younger generation from addiction and strengthen spiritual values in society.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/893657

In order to prevent fires in the republicOn December 1, the Minister of Emergency Situations Genghis Arinov announced the "Fire Safety Month".Within the framework of the Month, a set of measures is planned aimed at the safe passage of the heating period and upcoming holidays (Independence Day and New Year), including:informing citizens on fire safety issues in the residential sector;conducting evacuation training at facilitieswith the mass presence of people;holding meetings with the owners of facilities with a mass stay of people to clarify the requirements of fire safety in the organization of New Year's events;carrying out preventive measures in places of New Year's celebrations, including fireworks and the sale of pyrotechnic products;monitoring the installation of fire detectors, carbon monoxide sensors and gas analyzers in the housing stock, as well as the facts of their operation;coverage of the issues of safe operation of vehicles equipped with gas cylinder equipment;etc.For all questions that arise, you can seek advice from the nearest emergency department (Emergency Situations, emergency situations, emergency situations) or on the official website https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer and social media pages t.me / instagram / tiktok / youtube. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/893655

A pilot project has been launched in 47 polyclinics in Astana, within the framework of which digital technologies for patient identification are being introduced in medical institutions. Among them is the city polyclinic No. 7, the official website of the capital's akimat reports with reference to Elordainfo.kz .The biometric identification system was introduced into the medical institution on November 1 of this year. One of the key elements of the innovation is the use of Face ID technology to confirm the patient's identity during admission, as well as the ability to pass verification through a 6-digit number received through the eGov mobile application.When a patient comes to see a doctor, a small camera located on the desktop scans his face and compares it with the database of the Complex Medical Information System Damumed. If a match could not be established from the photo, the patient is asked to log into the eGov application and name a special code. If the data does not match, the reception will not be counted."This system has proven itself in terms of patient safety. Patient identification has become much easier, and we additionally compare the data with an identity card," said Akdidar Ualieva, head of patient support and internal examination at the polyclinic.According to the Department of Public Health of the capital, the system ensures accurate recording of medical services rendered, excluding the possibility of falsification of patient visit reports. This, in turn, helps to prevent misuse of both budget funds and funds paid by insured citizens.The Department assured patients that data leakage is impossible — the recorded photo is deleted automatically after identification and is not stored in the medical information system.As part of the pilot project, a Patient Support Service was organized in medical organizations, where specialists are ready to provide all the necessary information and answer any questions that arise.It is planned that thanks to the new system, public confidence in the healthcare system will increase. Patients will no longer find records of medical services in their mobile apps that they believe were not provided.The project involves both city organizations and private clinics that have signed an agreement with the Social Health Insurance Fund. By the end of the year, the pilot project will give the first results in Astana, and from January 1, it is planned to gradually expand the system to the entire territory of the republic.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/893602