+1° / -5°C WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 No 21 (183) www.astanatimes.com Nazarbayev proposes way Kazakhstan, Russia agree to create Greater Eurasia to forge interregional cooperation crossings is necessary, taking into By Aidana Yergaliyeva account the transnational corridors being formed, including within NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan the framework of the Belt and and Russia reaffirmed their com- Road Initiative and North-South mitment to strengthening inter- megaprojects. Today, there is a regional cooperation, as the two need to expand and open a num- countries signed 17 documents on ber of additional checkpoints,” he infrastructure, trade and economy, said. among other areas, at their 16th The signed documents also in- Interregional Cooperation Forum clude cooperation programmes Nov. 6-7 in Omsk. between Kazakh and Russian Kazakh President Kassym- ministries to develop culture, Jomart Tokayev and Russian Pres- infrastructure and transport, as ident Vladimir Putin signed the well as a memorandum of un- Cross-Border Cooperation Pro- derstanding between the Kazakh gramme. Tokayev, who proposed Ministry of Information and So- the programme, noted it “will pro- cial Development and the Rus- vide an opportunity to strengthen sian Federal Agency for Youth the infrastructure potential of the Affairs. border regions.” Tokayev also stressed the im- “The existing infrastructure portance of the joint action pro- no longer meets modern require- gramme in industrial coopera- ments. Therefore, a lot of work tion. remains. Modernisation of border Continued on Page A3

E lbasy.kz Kazakhstan adopts Photo credit: Photo credit: open skies regime at 11 By Aidana Yergaliyeva eration opportunities in the Greater (CICA) and the Organisation for He also proposed creating a Eurasia. Only in this way will we Security and Cooperation in Eu- Global Alliance of Leaders for a NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s be able to realise the huge poten- rope (OSCE). Nuclear Weapons-Free World to tial that the Eurasian superconti- The new arrangement, known promote the nuclear disarmament airports starting Nov. 1 First President Nursultan Naz- arbayev proposed specific ways nent possesses and I am pleased as Greater Eurasia, could “form a and non-proliferation agenda. The ministry anticipates open to create a Greater Eurasia at the to note that it is our club that acts single community of Euro-Atlan- “We have repeatedly talked By Nazira Kozhanova skies will attract new foreign carri- Nov. 12 at the fifth meeting of the today as the ideological platform tic and Eurasian security” as stated about the need to stop the ero- ers, open new international routes, Astana Club in the capital. of a new geopolitical construction in the OSCE’s Astana Declaration sion of existing nuclear disarma- NUR-SULTAN – Eleven Kazakh increase competition and ulti- “Pragmatic cooperation between called Greater Eurasia,” he added. adopted nine years ago, he said . ment agreements. In anticipation airports adopted an open skies re- mately affect air transport avail- the Eurasian Economic Union, Nazarbayev stressed the impor- “There is a need to critically re- of the review conference of the gime Nov. 1, reported the Ministry ability for the general population. the European Union, the SCO tance of building the mechanism to think the approaches to the formation Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Industry and Infrastructural De- It is also expected to help develop (Shanghai Cooperation Organi- support dialogue between the EU of continental security architecture… of Nuclear Weapons next year, we velopment press service. The open the country’s tourism industry and sation), ASEAN (Association of and EAEU in addressing the key There is a need to create a full- should again think about the need skies regime allows more foreign make the Astana International Fi- Southeast Asian Nations) and the risks to Eurasian geopolitics and fledged Eurasian security model that to universalise the main provisions carriers and more flights to operate nancial Centre more accessible. Belt and Road Initiative will give world as a whole. will combine the European, Asian of this document. I believe that at Kazakh airports. The open skies regime follows a powerful impetus to the forma- “We are worried about the situa- and regional systems,” he added. there is a need to tighten measures “This mode is introduced at the President Kassym-Jomart To- tion of Greater Eurasia, stabilis- tion in the global economy, which The majority of experts think of international responsibility for airports of Nur-Sultan, Almaty, kayev’s directive announced at the ing the entire political space of the is increasingly showing signs of an unifying the institutions will re- withdrawing from the treaty and Shymkent, Aktau, Karaganda, Oct. 8 meeting in the capital de- largest continent in the world. I impending crisis. Amid growing solve key Eurasian issues, said reinforcing them with relevant res- Ust-Kamenogorsk, Pavlodar, voted to its development. consider this an unacceptable situ- trade contradictions and geopoliti- Nazarbayev, who proposed using olutions at the UN Security Coun- Kokshetau, Taraz, Petropavlovsk “An important issue is the in- ation, when a full-fledged dialogue cal instability in the world, global the Astana Club as a preliminary cil level,” he said. and Semey. The regime provides crease in the number of interna- between the EU and the Eura- institutions give disappointing stage to prepare higher-level ne- In addition, Nazarbayev spoke for the removal of restrictions on tional flights. Currently, direct sian Economic Union is still not forecasts. Slowing global growth gotiations. As Honorary Chair of about the need to develop effec- the number of flights and the pro- flights from Nur-Sultan are - oper achieved,” Nazarbayev said dur- has a negative effect on world the Supreme Eurasian Economic tive guarantees of North Korea’s vision to foreign airlines of the ated to less than 30 international ing his speech to open the plenary trade. All these factors undermine Council, he stressed his readiness security on the part of all UN Se- fifth degree of freedom of the air destinations – this is not enough. meeting. world stability,” he said. to provide comprehensive support curity Council members and create in areas where Kazakhstan carri- After all, the capital reasonably In the reality of increased inter- Nazarbayev proposed combin- in building the European Union a catalogue of confidence-building ers do not operate,” the ministrty, positions itself as an international dependence, countries should stop ing the potentials of the Confer- (EU) – Eurasian Economic Un- measures between Pyongyang and which regulates the transportation centre,” he said. pursuing “narrow regionalism and ence on Interaction and Confi- ion (EAEU) partnership dialogue Seoul to stabilise the situation on industry, noted. Tokayev urged not prioritising bloc thinking, but reveal new coop- dence-Building Measures in Asia mechanism. the Korean Peninsula. Foreign carriers flying under the the interests of any particular air- fifth degree freedom of the air will line in implementing the policy. be authorised to make connections “In other words, there is a need through the cities to urban areas to open the skies – this is my in- in third countries. The change is struction to the government. There intended to increase Kazakhstan’s is nothing to fear; (we need not) SOS Children’s Village celebrates 25 years transit potential and traffic through indulge one company, even if it domestic airports. The regime is is the most famous, the most fa- in the village. The facility carefully love, safety and respect. Kids here maximum age is 18. The Children valid for three years with a possi- vourite one. (We) need to open the By Galiya Khassenkhanova chooses and trains women who be- have the right to education and Rights Committee proposed pro- ble extension. skies,” he added. come mothers and are helped by medical insurance. The main aim is longing the stay in Youth Houses NUR-SULTAN – SOS Chil- other professionals. for children that grow up in the vil- until 29. dren’s Village will celebrate its 25th “The difference is that children lage to be self-sufficient, confident “We, as mums and as leadership, anniversary Nov. 29 and share its socialise, they clean up houses with and stress resistant young people are proud of the 207 children who achievements. mums, go shopping, receive allow- useful in their society,” said Sher. have grown up here, 121 of whom UNODC launches programme “The work on decreasing the ances, go to ordinary public schools The Kazakh villages started in succeeded in integrating into socie- number of orphaned children and and attend extracurricular activi- 1993, when Sara Nazarbayeva, ty, having their own families. Every making life of the current ones more ties,” she said. the wife of First President Nur- fifth child has a university educa- comfortable will continue. We did Hermann Gmeiner founded sultan Nazarbayev, proposed the tion,” said SOS Children’s Village to support management of not notice (how) the 25 years (flew SOS Children’s Villages in 1949 programme to the government. Director Zauresh Arystanova. by), but we can see the result of the when he realised many children Kazakh SOS Children’s Village More than 30 children have decision to establish the villages,” were orphaned following World Fund opened the following year families, which gives the village said Raisa Sher, Advisor to the War II. Raised in Austria, he lost and she was named an honorary 46 grandchildren. The former resi- violent extremist prisoners Kazakh Minister of Education and his mother as a boy and knew the president. dents bring their own youngsters to the UN Office of Counter Terrorism Science on the Protection of Chil- hardships the youngsters would In 1997, the first couple symboli- visit the village. By Zhanna Shayakhmetova ($3 million) and the government of dren’s Rights, during a press tour to have to endure. Gmeiner devised cally opened the first village in Al- In September 2018, the Nursul- the Netherlands ($1.4 million). the facility Nov. 4. the programme, presented it to the maty. At the time, such investments tan Nazarbayev Educational Fund NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan UNODC Resident Representa- SOS Children’s Village Corpo- public and collected money to start were impressive for the young na- became a village partner, with the has joined the Global United tive Ashita Mittal said at the Oct. rate Fund combines three villages the project. He wanted children to tion. government and Austrian organi- Nations programme on Sup- 30 meeting on Development of in the capital, Almaty and Temirtau have families, unlike in orphanag- Nazarbayeva researched the re- sation having an equal share in porting the Management of Vio- Criminal Policy Framework on providing alternate foster care. The es, so they could feel love, respect sults and proposed a bill about the decision making. Following Ka- lent Extremist Prisoners and the Countering Violent Extremism children, unlike youngsters in or- and comfort. Today, Kinderdorf villages in Parliament which was zakhstan’s example, other countries Prevention of Radicalisation to and Terrorism in Kazakhstan phanages, are raised in families by International has villages in 132 na- passed and ratified in 2000. The implemented a similar system and Violence in Prisons along with in Nur-Sultan that the UNODC specially trained SOS mothers. The tions and is celebrating its 70th an- concept was unique and the three Children’s Villages will gradually Tunisia and Uganda, the UN Of- stands ready to provide tech- local departments of education se- niversary. private villages subsequently grew replace orphanages. fice on Drugs and Crime (UN- nical support in the screening lect children based on the capacity “SOS differs from other pro- to 15. “The most important thing is to ODC) in Kazakhstan reported and prosecution, rehabilitation of the facility and the needs of the jects because it is not just a char- When children turn 16 they en- take it slow; the wellbeing of chil- recently. and reintegration of individuals child and family. ity non-commercial organisation; it ter the Youth Tutelage programme, dren is most important,” said Mazhi- Launched by the UNODC, the UN suspected or convicted of com- Children live in separate houses is a social project aimed at raising which helps them develop the skills lis (lower chamber of Parliament) Counter-Terrorism Centre and the mitting terrorist acts, including in the village or sometimes an the quality of lives of children that necessary for their adult lives. They member and SOS Children’s Village UN Counter-Terrorism Committee foreign terrorist fighters and apartment in the city. Each family were in a difficult situation. The move to Youth Houses (dormito- Corporate Fund Board of Trustees Executive Directorate, the initiative persons associated with terrorist has four to six children and 10-12 ideals of the organisation state that ries) where they remain until age member Serik Seidumanov. received the financial support from groups. families, or 50-70 children, reside every child has a right to grow in 23, unlike orphanages, where the Continued on Page B2 the European Union ($4.7 million), Continued on Page A2

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NATIONAL Majilis approves 2020-2022 NSC releases film NEWS IN BRIEF The government will submit 16 draft laws to Parliament in 2020, according to Primeminister.kz. draft budget about citizen who The draft plan was developed 172 billion tenge (US$442 mil- The costs of supporting and taking into account the strategic objectives of Kazakhstan’s First Staff Report lion) allocated for 2020. As a re- developing the economy’s real sult, expenses totalled 12.9 trillion sector, associated with ensuring returned from Syria President Nursultan Nazarbayev NUR-SULTAN – The Majilis tenge (US$33 billion). the economic sectors’ competi- and instructions of President (lower chamber of Parliament) ap- Social sector expenses for 2020- tiveness, technological renewal Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The proved the draft law of the 2020- 2022 will be 20 trillion tenge and digitising, will be 4.7 trillion laws are focused on further de- 2022 national budget at its Oct. 23 (US$51.4 billion), with six trillion tenge (US$12 billion) in the me- veloping the social sector, physi- plenary session. tenge (US$15.4 billion), or 46.4 dium term, with two trillion tenge cal education and sports, con- The main principle is to con- percent of the total, designated for (US$5.1 billion) designated for trolling specific goods, relations sistently implement the course 2020. By 2022, the figure will be 2020. among special state body em- and medium-term tasks set for the 53.8 percent. The main share of The ministry is providing one ployees and military personnel nation as a part of the Strategic social expenses falls on social se- trillion tenge (US$2.6 billion) for and other issues. “The Ministry Development Plan through 2025, curity and social assistance provi- a three-year period of agricultural of Justice, in cooperation with said First Deputy Prime Minister sions for citizens. sector development, allocating sectoral state bodies, needs to and Minister of Finance Alikhan “In the period planned, 11 trillion 355.2 billion tenge (US$911 mil- pay special attention to the pro- Smailov in presenting the bill to tenge (US$28.3 billion) is planned lion) for 2020. The Nurly Zher posed laws,” said Prime Minister the members of the Majilis. for this direction, of which 3.4 tril- Housing Construction Programme Askar Mamin at the Nov. 6 gov- During the discussion, the Maji- lion tenge (US$8.7 billion) is for will receive 368 billion tenge ernment meeting. lis introduced amendments to the 2020. Expenditures on the health- (US$945 million), with 254 billion bill and revised the draft budget care system in 2020-2022 will be tenge (US$652 million) in 2020. New norms regarding the spe- parametres. It determined 2020 4.7 trillion tenge (US$12 billion); The ministry plans to allocate cial tax regime for small and revenue at 11.3 trillion tenge 1.5 trillion tenge (US$3.9 billion) 1.4 trillion tenge (US $3.6 billion) medium-sized businesses will (US$2.9 billion) with a 108.3 will be for 2020,” said Smailov. to develop transport infrastructure come into force Jan. 1, reported billion tenge (US$278 million) He added the growth is mainly in 2020-2022, of which 545 billion year. He, his wife and their five Kazinform. The standards were increase compared to the previ- associated with the transition to the tenge (US$1.4 billion) is for 2020. Staff Report children were returned to Kazakh- postponed earlier based on a ous draft. The 2020 budget has a Compulsory Social Health Insur- It also envisions 4.3 trillion tenge stan as part of the country’s Jusan patent. Taxpayers who apply 1.6 trillion tenge (US$4.1 billion) ance and increase in medical work- (US$11 billion), with 1.5 trillion NUR-SULTAN – The National operation. the regime have limitations on deficit, which will be reduced dur- ers’ salaries as part of the guaran- tenge (US$3.9 billion) in 2020, Security Committee released the “It all started with special litera- maximum income. The entrepre- ing the year to 890 billion tenge teed volume of medical care. for defence capability and state film “Accusation and Regret” on ture, which mainly comes from Sau- neurs were unable to attract new (US$2.3 billion). In addition, to implement First security, protecting law and order, its YouTube channel about a Ka- di Arabia. Young Muslims are under employees, as there is a current “This level ensures keeping the President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s maintaining internal stability and zakh citizen who returned from great influence. They say about a restriction on the types of activi- debt at a safe level,” Smailov said. instructions, the ministry devel- ensuring the population’s protec- Syria. Bakhtiyar Ibrayev tells the perfect world where everyone lives ties. Taxpayers who are engaged Budget expenditures for the oped a draft law “On the teachers’ tion and sustainability. story of the way he fought for according to Sharia law and young in subsoil use, producing excis- three-year period, compared with status.” The budget provides 2.2 The budget will provide 8.5 tril- terrorist groups prohibited in Ka- people are looking for this world. able products, petroleum product the figures initially introduced to trillion tenge (US$5.7 billion) for lion tenge (US$21.8 billion) to zakhstan. They go to places that they think sales and a number of other ac- the Majilis, increased by 329 bil- its execution, including 390 billion implement instructions voiced by A native of the Akmola Region, will change their lives, but that’s a tivities are currently not entitled lion tenge (US$846 million), with tenge (US$1 billion) for 2020. Nazarbayev in his annual address. utopia,” he said in the film. to apply the taxation regime. “It all started with Propaganda also existed at the Egyptian university where he stud- Twenty-four accidents oc- special literature, ied. curred at hazardous production “When I went to Syria, I observed facilities in the first nine months which mainly comes many groups with fanatical reli- of 2019, said Vice Minister of gious beliefs. When the members from Saudi Arabia. Industry and Infrastructure De- Census to take place in October 2020 of terrorist groups came, they all velopment Amaniyaz Yerzhanov Young Muslims are joined them. They showed them the Interviewers will then visit the In addition to greater transparency, Nov. 7. Twenty-seven accidents Islam that they want to see. There By Assel Satubaldina remaining households to collect the electronic format will also sim- were registered in 2018. Eight- under great influence. was massive propaganda. It was an data. Online respondents will sim- plify the procedure and processing een people were involved in acci- effective approach,” he added. NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan ply need to confirm they completed its data. They say about a dents, 10 of whom died. The use Later, Ibrayev noticed not all will conduct a comprehensive popu- the survey and information will be To implement and coordinate the of obsolete and worn-out equip- perfect world where Sharia norms were respected and lation census in October 2020. The collected personally from the other diverse undertaking, nearly 30,000 ment and violations of industrial nationwide survey will be the third individuals. people will be temporarily em- because the terrorist movements everyone lives safety rules are the main causes. since the country’s independence in The questions are currently being ployed, including instructors and are basically from Iraq, the attitude The ministry has developed a 1991, with the others conducted in reviewed by state bodies. They seek interviewers. Citizens 18 and older towards Iraqis is different. The according to Sharia draft law on industrial safety is- 1999 and 2009. to determine indicators such as ge- may apply for the positions with es- movement wanted to attract young sues to achieve the main goal in As of November, the population is ography, demographics, economics timated monthly salaries of 75,000 law and young people people into the conflict. accordance with paragraph 21 18,580,330, with the biggest increases and education level and information tenge (US$193) to 113,000 tenge He met other Russian-speaking are looking for this of the government’s legislative recorded in the capital; Almaty, the about ethno cultural features, mi- (US$291). fellows who supported the idea work plan. The law is aimed at country’s largest city, and Turkestan. gration, the presence of disabilities, The government will spend nearly world. They go to that has nothing to do with Sharia. improving industrial safety leg- According to the 2009 census, the labour, employment and source of 3.2 billion tenge (US$8 million) to People are simply used for their islation, increasing the efficiency population was 16.4 million, a 6.8-per- income. conduct the survey. Approximately places that they think own purposes. of state supervision at hazardous cent growth since 1999, and 54.1 per- The survey has been developed 1.49 billion tenge (US$3.8 million) “I was worried about my fam- will change their facilities, providing emergency cent lived in urban areas in 2009. based on the European Statisticians will be used to purchase tablets ily. I wanted to leave the terri- rescue services and eliminating The census is completed every Recommendations for the 2020 Cen- and computers, 579 million tenge lives, but that’s a tory with my wife and children, legislative gaps and conflicts in ten years and was initially scheduled suses of Population and Housing (US$1.48 million) to create an e- but it was very difficult. Those the current legislation. for November 2019, but later post- and Commonwealth of Independ- statistics system, 475 million tenge utopia.” who tried fell into a minefield or poned. Officials cited organisational ent States (CIS) Interstate Statistics (US$1.22 million) to buy cars, 392 under an air strike… And then An automatic mudflow warn- and technical aspects as the reasons Committee methodology materials. million tenge (US$1 million) for Ibrayev studied in Egypt in 2007, I saw a video about the Jusan ing system project has been for the delay. The decision to move from paper- scarves, briefcases and stationery then joined the armed jihad move- operation, when Kazakh people launched in Almaty, accord- The online survey will be con- based data collection to electronic and 79 million tenge (US$202,823) ment at the Afghan-Pakistan zone were helped to return to their ing to the Department of Emer- ducted Oct. 1-30 at sanaq.gov.kz. format is an effort to streamline the for salaries. in Pakistan’s Waziristan region. homeland. Then, the Islamic gency Situations. The system is Citizens will be able to register on operation and reduce costs. The 2009 The mobile app and website have He entered a group called the Is- State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) designed to monitor and assess the website by inputting an indi- census cost the national budget 1.14 been developed and a call centre is lamic Jihad Union and fought in and the United States somehow breakthroughs at moraine lakes, vidual identification number (IIN), billion tenge (US$3.17 million), but being created to support and inform Afghanistan. In 2012, he moved agreed to let us go and we went monitor hydro-meteorological identity document (ID) number, mo- only 379 million tenge (US$1.05 the population during the census. from Afghan territory through home,” he said without provid- events and prevent mudflows bile phone number and e-mail, after million) was allocated and properly The preliminary results will be Turkey to Syria and joined the so- ing any further details. from areas close to the city. which they will receive a confirma- spent. An investigation determined published in early 2021 and the fi- called Kazakh Zhamagat. He was Ibrayev regrets that he spent his Ten monitoring stations were tion message with a code. The sys- most of the funds were misappropri- nal information available later that injured during military operations years so carelessly and hopes for launched as part of the first tem will be available 24 hours a day. ated by the census services. year. and captured by the Kurds this the support of his people. stage. The stations will transmit the monitoring parametres from two dangerous lakes, channels and possible foci of mudflows to the Department of Emergen- cy Situations. Water tempera- UNODC launches programme... ture and level, air temperature, Continued from Page A1 persons suspected of association curity, prisoners’ risks and needs develop thematic plans for three the entire territory of Kazakhstan rainfall and other parametres, with terrorist groups in protracted assessment, prison-based rehabili- areas for theologians, psycholo- where most of the country’s pris- including video and photo, are More than 50 representatives of administrative detention, devel- tation programmes as well as post gists of penal correction systems ons are historically located. Social currently recorded in real time state bodies, civil society organi- oping rehabilitation programmes release support and alternatives to and staff of operational services. reintegration of prisoners after re- without human intervention. The sations, international partners and focused on de-radicalisation and imprisonment in suitable cases. The delegation of the EU, the lease is one of the priority areas project is scheduled to be com- criminal justice practitioners from allowing persons who voluntarily “According to the plan, it is UN and the Netherlands visited and I would like to assure that the pleted in 2020. Central Asia, Germany and Spain disengage from terrorist groups to administration of the Karaganda took part in the event. The partici- return to their communities with- region will provide assistance and Industrial production in the pants discussed existing practice out having been subjected to the “The European Union Strategy for Combating support in the implementation of Atyrau Region reached 21.4 tril- and challenges for the develop- criminal justice process. our joint UNODC project,” said lion tenge (US$54 billion) for ment of prosecution, rehabilitation “Authorities must recognise the Radicalisation and Recruitment to Terrorism Kassymbek. the first nine months of 2019, re- and reintegration strategies for importance of rehabilitation and calls for a balanced approach between security- The prison rehabilitation and so- ported the Central Communica- prisoners in Kazakhstan. reintegration as part of their crimi- cial adaptation programmes were tions Services. The gross region- “The European Union Strategy nal justice system. In addition, re- related measures and efforts to tackle those discussed at the expert meeting. al product was 4.2 trillion tenge for Combating Radicalisation habilitation and reintegration are It is scheduled that a field mis- (US$10 billion). Thirty-five pro- and Recruitment to Terrorism key for a sustainable, long-term factors that may create an environment sion will be organised to evaluate jects worth three trillion tenge calls for a balanced approach be- strategy to prevent and counter conducive to radicalisation and recruitment to the implementation of the pro- (US$7 billion) and creating tween security-related measures terrorism. Thirdly, rehabilita- gramme. 3,889 jobs are being implement- and efforts to tackle those factors tion and reintegration will help terrorism.” “Kazakhstan is one of the three ed to support entrepreneurship. that may create an environment to comply with international hu- beneficiary countries included in Eight projects launched as part conducive to radicalisation and man rights standards,” said Andre the joint initiative. After consulta- of the public-private partnership recruitment to terrorism. Deal- Carstens, the Dutch Ambassador planned to create the centre for two pilot male and female prison tion with the authorities, two pilot involve street lighting, regional ing with terrorists and violent ex- to Kazakhstan. the training of theological ser- facilities in the Karaganda Region institutions were selected in the centre gardening and health care. tremist offenders and preventing Earlier this year, the Kazakh vices employees at the Kostanai Nov. 1. Karaganda region. We visited the Approximately 39 billion tenge radicalisation in prisons remain Ministry of Internal Affairs and Academy. The employees of the Akim (Governor) of the Kara- prison facilities and met with the (US$100 million) was allocated significant challenges across the UNODC signed the country work Criminal Executive Committee ganda region Zhenis Kassymbek staff and the convicts. Our goal to build 165 kilometres of roads EU,” said Head of EU Mission plan for the implementation of the will take part in the training pro- said the local authorities would is to develop an action plan. The in 32 settlements and 432 kilo- to Kazakhstan Ambassador Sven- global initiative in 2019-2021. gramme without interruptions at provide the necessary assistance events will be focused on safety metres of the Aktobe-Atyrau- Olov Carlsson. The plan was developed in work,” Head of the Department in the implementation of the joint issues, risk and needs assessment, Astrakhan highway are under The approaches provided by the partnership with key state coun- of the Committee on the Criminal initiative. rehabilitation programmes and so- reconstruction. Public transport UN member states include sum- terparts, civil society and imple- Executive System Bekbolat Sha- “The Karaganda region is one cial adaptation after release,” said electronic payment with a differ- mary trials of individuals associ- menting partners and includes kirov told Kazinform. of the largest regions of Kazakh- UNODC programme manager entiated tariff was introduced in ated with terrorist groups, placing four components – safety and se- The academy and UNODC will stan, accounting for 17 percent of Vera Tkachenko. Atyrau. A3 EURASIA&WORLD

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EXTERNAL NEWS IN BRIEF Kazakhstan, Russia agree to forge The Permanent Mission of Ka- zakhstan in Geneva organised an event to highlight the results of the Jusan operation and rein- interregional cooperation tegration of Kazakh nationals, primarily women and children, Continued from Page A1 the Pavlodar (Kazakhstan) and “The annual interregional fo- returned from Syria. The event, Kurgan (Russia) regions, signed rum has shown itself from the initiated by the Kazakh Ministry He called on ministries, re- trade, economic, scientific, tech- very best side as an effective tool of Justice, gathered representa- gional administrations and de- nical and humanitarian coopera- for interaction between regions,” tives of Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Rus- velopment and export support in- tion agreements. The Pavlodar he said. “It significantly expanded sia, Syria, Turkey, Turkmenistan, stitutions to cooperate with their and Novosibirsk (Russia) region- trade and investment interaction. the United Kingdom, the United Russian counterparts to enter for- al administrations signed an ac- From 2003-2018, the volume of States, Uzbekistan, the European eign markets. The countries can tion plan for 2019-2021. mutual trade increased 3.5 times. Union, International Committee also benefit from close coopera- Tokayev also proposed de- In 2018, trade turnover exceeded of the Red Cross, Organisation tion of regulatory authorities, he veloping a sports cooperation 6.5 trillion tenge (US$16.72 bil- for Islamic Cooperation and UN said. programme and supported the lion).” human rights bodies. Kazakh- “It’s no secret that agriculture initiative to open a physics and The countries have also is one of the most sensitive sec- mathematics school based on the stan’s Permanent Representative strengthened their cooperation in Zhanar Aitzhanova said as a re- tors of any economy. The special Russian capital’s Bauman Uni- energy, oil and gas. The Caspian sult of four stages of the opera- attention of regulatory authorities versity. He also noted the possi- Pipeline Consortium has deliv- tion, 595 citizens, including 156 to this area is understandable and bility of opening a branch of Naz- women and 406 children, were justified, but it should not be re- arbayev Intellectual School in one ered more than 500 million tonnes returned to Kazakhstan. The dundant. Therefore, to prevent of the Russian border regions. of oil to the global market through country has been providing the administrative barriers and ensure Damu Entrepreneurship Devel- the Tengiz-Novorossiysk pipeline women and children with com- promptness in resolving emerging opment Fund and Russian Bank since its launch in 2001, said To- prehensive assistance, including issues, a full-fledged, everyday for the Support of Small and Me- kayev. their reintegration into society. contact between the relevant min- dium Enterprises also signed a co- “These are significant indica- istries and departments is neces- operation agreement. tors. The consortium is also effec- Kazakhstan’s Barys Hockey sary,” he added. Tokayev proposed devoting the tive in terms of synergy obtained Club signed a deal with 32-year- In addition, the bordering re- next interregional forum in 2020 from combining the efforts of old Finnish defenceman Atte gional administrations, including to the topic of ecology and green our countries and attracting high- Ohtamaa, who previously played the Kostanai (Kazakhstan) and growth and organising it in Kok- quality foreign investors,” he for the National League’s Swiss Chelyabinsk (Russia) regions and Akorda.kz Photo credit: shetau. added. Lugano hockey club. The deal is in effect until April. Ohtamaa is an “award winning Finnish hockey player,” said the Kazakh hockey club in a statement. He won gold with the Finnish na- Kazakh-Lithuanian relations are strong with tional ice hockey team at this year’s International Ice Hockey Federation World Champion- ships and the KHL Gagarin Cup potential to grow, says Lithuanian ambassador in 2018 with Ak Bars Kazan. “Cultural diplomacy has always kets for Kazakhstan businesses. Ka- sise is the fact that we could have By Nazira Kozhanova been an intangible understanding, zakhstan business representatives the best developed plans and ideas Kazakh culture was presented which is quite difficult to measure. are more than welcome to establish to further strengthen cooperation for the first time in Copenhagen, NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh-Lith- Certainly, we are taking part in im- companies in Lithuania, its free between our countries, though if as national costumes and unique uanian relations are on a positive portant projects, such as, for exam- trade zones, or work together with there is no well-established means photographs of the country were course, with growing economic and ple, the international Bolashak pro- Lithuanian counterparts… It is well to travel back and forth, it would displayed at the Limited Works cultural cooperation between the gramme, which allows for students worth mentioning that new paths of most probably be difficult, simply art gallery. Kazakh artist Dana countries, said Lithuanian Ambas- from Kazakhstan to study in Lithu- cooperation are opening under the due to this very reason. Numerous Moldakhmetova, who lives in sador Gintautas Vasiulis. ania, herewith opening opportunities EU-Kazakhstan Enhanced Partner- cooperation agreements and memo- Denmark, also showed her works. “I would say that we are on the to explore and travel across Europe. ship and Cooperation Agreement, as randums might prove to be futile and The exhibition was attended by the right track. Bilateral relations be- In addition, there is mutual exchange well as considering the updated EU ineffective. Therefore, in the nearest representatives of business, aca- tween Lithuania and Kazakhstan are of experience in the field of health- Strategy on Central Asia, which was future we have to solve the question demic circles, the diplomatic corps developing well and we should do care. It is worth mentioning that the approved in June,” said Vasiulis. of connecting our capitals via direct and Kazakh citizens living in Den- our best to continue moving forward m.en.delfi.lt. Photo credit: Lithuanian youth expedition Mis- Investing in people and tourism flights from Nur-Sultan to Vilnius. mark. Kazakh Ambassador Kairat in the same spirit,” he said. Gintautas Vasiulis sion Siberia, the aim of which is to between Kazakhstan and Lithuania It would facilitate our business rela- Abdrakhmanov said the exhibition Vasiulis emphasised the historic maintain and preserve local cemeter- is another priority. tions as well. This issue is high on paved the way to strengthening ties between Kazakhstan and Lithu- Kazakhstan amounts to around 1.3 ies and burial grounds of the victims “We shall further invest in people our agenda and all efforts are being cultural ties between the nations. ania, with thousands of Lithuanians billion euros (US$1.45 billion) and of Soviet mass deportations, visited – meaning human capital, compe- put into sorting it out,” he added. considering Kazakhstan to be their is significantly higher than Kazakh- Kazakhstan in 2019 for the second tences, health of labour resources, Vasiulis’ term as Lithuanian Am- Experts from Kazakhstan home following their deportation to stan’s foreign trade turnover with sev- year in a row. This is an excellent ex- etc. As far as economic sustainabil- bassador in Kazakhstan has been and Uzbekistan participated the country after World War II. eral neighbouring countries or even ample of our mutual cooperation in ity is concerned, due attention must productive, interesting and quite in launching the third phase “Being geographically not di- with some traditional trade partners. the field, which holds historical sig- be paid to new technological devel- eventful, considering the change of of the United Nations Educa- rectly neighbouring countries, we Yet, in my opinion, it can grow and nificance for both the Lithuanian and opments like digitisation, artificial Kazakh leadership in the last year. tional, Scientific and Cultural still have strong historical ties. More will grow further if we continue sup- Kazakh nations,” he noted. intelligence, mobile Internet, robot- “I have been heading the embassy Organisation (UNESCO) pro- than 90,000 Lithuanians were de- porting this development on the gov- Future plans include develop- ics and advance materials, as they al- since November, which gives me a ject to enhance managing the ported to Kazakhstan against their ernmental and local level,” he added. ing ways to deliver traded goods ready transform our daily life, busi- year of experience. As the following Pretashkent Aquifer, part of own will soon after the end of World Transport and logistics are par- to consumers in both countries and ness and environment, creating not timespan is comparatively short, we the UNESCO International Hy- War II. The surviving memories of ticularly important cooperation ar- regions using Kazakhstan’s location only new challenges, but also new have witnessed significant changes drological Programme (IHP) Lithuanian deportees contain many eas, with agriculture, fertilisers, the between China and the European opportunities. In addition, coopera- in the country – such as the histori- Governance of Groundwater words of gratitude to the Kazakh food industry and construction ma- Union (EU). tion in the field of tourism (Lithu- cal shift of leadership.. We currently Resources in Transboundary people for their kindness and sym- terials the sectors to watch. “We elaborated further on devel- ania has excellent and well-known have well established recurring bi- Aquifers (GGRETA) project. pathy. This friendship and mutual “Traditionally, we have an excel- oping ways to bring traded goods facilities in terms of spas and medi- lateral cooperation mechanisms, The Pretashkent Transbound- understanding continue to this day. lent relationship on transport and to consumers. Kazakhstan, a mem- cal tourism) could be enhanced. such as the Lithuanian-Kazakh In- ary Aquifer is an artesian trans- Today, there still are numerous logistics. Transit of cargo flowing ber of World Trade Organisation, Kazakhstan, on the other hand, is tergovernmental Commission on boundary aquifer system shared Lithuanian communities in Almaty, from China to Western Europe via is the ninth largest country in the renowned for its destinations re- Trade and Economic Cooperation by the two countries. The area Karaganda and other cities living Kazakhstan and Lithuania is grow- world, located in the rapidly devel- garding wildlife tourism – fishing, (the last meeting was March 12), as includes three administrative here and considering Kazakhstan ing steadily. Agriculture, fertilisers, oping Central Asia region; therefore, hunting, rafting, etc. – that are still to well as political consultations at the districts of southern Kazakhstan their home,” he noted. the food industry and construction transport interconnections between be fully discovered by Lithuanians,” vice-ministerial level. I am certain and 13 districts in the adjoin- Economic cooperation between materials are not only traditional, Lithuania (or EU, if you like) and the ambassador noted. that the new foreign policy initia- ing part of Uzbekistan, includ- the countries has resulted in trade but also high potential areas in our Kazakhstan should remain on the The main problem facing expan- tives of President [Kassym-Jomart] ing Tashkent. The UNESCO turnover reaching $1.45 billion, with cooperation. Moreover, it could be top of our list of priorities. Kazakh- sion is the distance and logistics of Tokayev, including strengthening project is designed to enhance the potential to grow. mentioned cooperation in high tech stan positions itself at the crossroads travelling between the countries. the European vector of cooperation, water security cooperation, pre- “Over the course of our relations, as well,” said Vasiulis. between Asia and Europe, Berlin This issue is important to the Lithu- will provide us with excellent op- vent transboundary and water Lithuania and Kazakhstan have con- Cultural sector cooperation is and Beijing. Lithuanian businesses anian mission in Kazakhstan, which portunities for further development use conflicts and improve over- cluded more than 20 bilateral agree- another important facet of Kazakh- consider Kazakhstan as a gateway is guiding efforts towards launching of Lithuanian-Kazakh relations. We all environmental sustainability. ments in various fields – transport, Lithuanian relations, particularly to the whole Central Asia region. a direct flight between Nur-Sultan already have some high-level vis- During the event at UNESCO aviation, legal cooperation, trade, the exchange of education, health- Lithuania, especially its transport and Vilnius (Kazakh and Lithuanian its in the pipeline for 2020, which headquarters in Paris, UNESCO tourism, etc. Currently, the foreign care and historical experience and and logistics sector, is ready to act capitals). would certainly give a strong push,” Director for Division of Wa- trade turnover between Lithuania and knowledge. as a gateway to the European mar- “Yet, what I would like to empha- he said. ter Sciences and IHP Secretary noted the positive results of the second phase of the project, which concluded with adopting a joint action plan to create a permanent numerical model for PM offers specific proposals to increase SCO cooperation the aquifer. The third phase will last until 2022. Mamin suggested SCO observer multilateral dialogue among the “The council could become a Kassym-Jomart Tokayev believes By Aidana Yergaliyeva states join member countries in SCO, Eurasian Economic Union platform for the development of a that the role and potential of the Kazakh President Kassym- accelerating the acquisition of an (EAEU), Association of Southeast mutually beneficial partnership for Shanghai Cooperation Organisa- Jomart Tokayev visited Omsk to NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh Prime automated system to issue permit Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Eu- the introduction in our countries of tion has not exhausted itself. This participate in the Kazakh-Rus- Minister Askar Mamin proposed forms for transporting goods and ropean Union (EU). Coordinating new technological elements such organisation has a great future,” sian Interregional Forum, where during the Nov. 1-2 18th Shanghai approving a joint road develop- with large regional associations is as 5G, Smart Cities, big data, block said Mamin. he met with Russian President Cooperation Organisation (SCO) ment programme. the third geopolitical direction of the chain and digital assets, as well as The SCO adopted 14 docu- Vladimir Putin. The forum, also Heads of Government Council Country participants would also Three Dialogues initiative proposed the construction and deployment ments including a joint commu- attended by Russian and Kazakh in Tashkent various initiatives to benefit from their national - cham by Kazakhstan’s First President Nur- of data centres, the development niqué, new version of the Mul- government officials and indus- strengthen trade, investment, dig- bers of entrepreneurs’ involvement sultan Nazarbayev earlier this year. of data transit and participation of tilateral Trade and Economic try and business representatives itisation and transport cooperation in the SCO Multilateral Trade Mamin also suggested SCO digital services in the global mar- Cooperation Programme, Con- to discuss bilateral cooperation, within the SCO. and Economic Cooperation Pro- members consider the Astana In- ket,” he said. cept for the Interaction of the concluded with signing eight His suggestions included inten- gramme, he added. Mamin also ternational Financial Centre as a Kazakh President Kassym- Railway Administrations of the agreements. Tokayev said trade sifying work to create the SCO stressed the importance of devel- test site for their financial products Jomart Tokayev called on SCO SCO Member States, Regulations and investment cooperation is Development Bank and SCO De- oping a unified list of SCO invest- and technologies. countries to use the International of the SCO Economic Analytical expanding, as it grew 3.5-fold velopment Fund and creating a ment projects for “its promotion “Today, fintech companies from Centre for the Development of Centre Consortium and Develop- between 2003 and 2018. Last road map to increase the share of in contacts of the SCO Secretariat China, Russia and Uzbekistan Green Technologies and Invest- ment Programme of ecological year, the countries traded nearly national currencies in mutual set- with international financial institu- have already been using this op- ment Projects created in Kazakh- well-being of SCO cities. $19 billion. He proposed holding tlements among SCO members, as tions,” reported the press service. portunity,” he said. stan to exchange best practices and SCO member states are China, next year’s meeting in Kokshetau well as renewing meetings among At the extended meeting, Mamin He also proposed creating the develop sustainable growth strate- India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and devoting it to the topic of the member states’ finance ministers stressed the need to develop trade Council for Digital Economy De- gies. Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and environment. and central bank heads. and economic cooperation through velopment. “President of Kazakhstan Uzbekistan. A4 ECONOMY

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ECONOMIC Eighty-seven renewable energy facilities NEWS IN BRIEF Kazakhstan advanced seven spots to 44th place in the Brand Finance annual ranking of 100 to operate in Kazakhstan by end of 2019 national brands. The country sits scheduled to be completed by the amendments to the legislation re- jects for the second year in a row. between New Zealand (45th) and By Zhanna Shayakhmetova end of 2020. lated to the generation placement “We will promote the use of re- Iran (43rd) and ahead of Euro- Renewable energy sources are in electricity networks for every- newable energy sources in small- pean countries such as Hungary, NUR-SULTAN – Eighty-seven the key aspect of the transition to day life to reduce the energy inten- scale generation among households Portugal, Romania and Slovakia. renewable energy facilities with a low-carbon development. sity of the housing and communal and small and medium-sized busi- Kazakhstan also entered the top capacity of 1,042 megawatts will The strategy will contribute to services of the country. nesses. We will develop relevant ten in national brand value growth, be operating in Kazakhstan by the reducing greenhouse gas emissions Attracting investments in waste amendments to the legislation for as the cost increased 41.9 per- end of this year, announced Ka- and help fulfil the conditions of the management with electricity gen- the further development of renew- cent, the eighth indicator among zakh Prime Minister Askar Mamin Paris Agreement by 2030. eration is also of great importance able energy sources. We will con- all countries included in the rat- ing. Kazakhstan had a 4.1-percent at the Oct. 29 government meeting. It is expected that 2.4 billion as part of the newly established tinue our work to increase the share economic growth rate in 2018, The investment in the facilities kilowatts per hour will be gener- project office of the government. in the total electricity generation in was 406 billion tenge (US$1 bil- ated by renewable energy sources It is suggested to extend the green more than the world average of Photo credit: Primeminister.kz. Photo credit: the country,” said Sklyar. lion). at the end of 2019. According to tariff (feed-in tariff) rate to the 3 percent per year. The country’s Magzum Mirzagaliyev Eighty-three renewable energy electricity generated from waste gross domestic product (GDP) in The Almaty, Zhambyl and East forecasts, this prevents the annual facilities with an installed capac- Kazakhstan Regions lead in the emissions of 2.3 million tonnes, disposal plants. 2018 reached 61.8 trillion tenge ity of 936.8 megawatts, including number of renewable energy facili- a reduction in pollutant emissions 190,000 tonnes of polluting sub- “This measure will significantly (US$158.66 billion). 18 wind, 27 solar, 35 hydroelectric ties. and production waste,” he said. stances into the atmosphere and reduce the amount of materials  power plants and three bioelectric Minister of Ecology, Geology The Ministry of Ecology, Geol- 500,000 tonnes of ash and slag ma- buried at landfills. More than 1.5 At the end of September, and Natural Resources Magzum ogy and Natural Resources has also terials. million tonnes of waste will be dis- power plants operate in Kazakhstan. 16,500 foreign-owned enterprises Mirzagaliyev said climate change started to develop a low-carbon de- “If the share of energy from re- posed annually with the introduc- This year, 15 facilities with a were operating in Kazakhstan, a is on the agenda of many countries. velopment strategy for Kazakhstan newable sources in the total elec- tion of the green tariff. A landfill capacity of 405.17 megawatt were 17.4-percent increase. The number Kazakhstan accepted voluntary until 2050 to implement renewable tricity production reaches up to 10 with a capacity of 1 million tonnes launched. It is planned to com- of legal entities increased 9 percent commitments to reduce green- energy development plans. percent by 2030, this will lead to is five hectares of land or about 10 mission four renewable energy to 299,500. The share of foreign house gas emissions by 15 percent The strategy will provide op- a conditional reduction in green- football fields,” he said. facilities with a capacity of 104.8 companies in the country has been by 2030 compared to the level in portunities and benefits to replace house gas emissions by 15 million Deputy Prime Minister Roman megawatts by the end of 2019. It gradually increasing in the last five 1990, according to the Paris Agree- or reduce the use of coal and gas tonnes and materials polluting the Sklyar said the support system for includes a wind power station in years, growing from 5.1 percent to ment. under scenarios of economic and atmosphere by 1 million tonnes the renewable resource develop- the North Kazakhstan Region, two 5.5 percent in 2018. At the same “The transition from the use of energy development. Local experts and ash and slag materials by 3.2 ment was developed and target in- solar power stations in the Kyzy- time, 97.4 percent of all foreign coal to renewable energy sources is in cooperation with foreign ones million tonnes per year,” said Mir- dicators were approved. The inter- lorda Region and a hydroelectric companies are small enterprises. one of the instruments for fulfilling will conduct an analysis in all sec- zagaliyev. national auctions were held online power station in the East Kazakh- The number of medium-sized these commitments. This leads to tors of the economy. The work is The ministry has also developed for the implementation of arge pro- stan Region. foreign companies increased 3.4 percent to 243 in a year, while the number of large foreign enterprises decreased 6.2 percent to 183.

Despite the instability of the Kazakhstan to allocate more Pension fund totals $27 billion, global economy, American com- panies continue to show interest in the Kazakh market and U.S. than $1 billion to support includes broad range of assets investment in the country has in- creased 17 percent per year, re- for 20.3 billion tenge (US$52.11 of these transactions, the UAPF ported ranking.kz. In the first half Staff Report million) with a weighted average pension asset portfolio received of 2019, the gross inflow of U.S.- businesses through 2025 yield of 8.9 percent per annum; the 398.2 million euro (US$444.52 originated foreign direct invest- The share of small and medi- NUR-SULTAN – The Uni- bonds of Kazakhstan Temir Zho- million). ment (FDI) reached $3 billion, an By Assel Satubaldina um-sized businesses in the gross fied Accumulation Pension Fund ly – 20 billion tenge (US$51.34 increase of 7 percent year-on-year domestic product grew from 24 (UAPF) portfolio of pension as- million) and 11.5 percent per an- Results of investment (yoy). In 2018, gross FDI inflow NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh percent in 2015 to 28.4 percent sets totalled 10.43 trillion tenge num; RBK Bank bonds – 15 bil- was $5.3 billion, a 44.7-percent government will commit 421 in 2018 and the total volume of (US$26.77 billion) as of Oct. 1, re- lion tenge (US$38.50 million) and activities increase for the year. The United billion tenge (US$1.08 billion) goods and services produced ported the Kazakh National Bank 10.95 percent per annum as part of The accrued investment income States has invested more than $28 to support businesses as part of increased by 10 trillion tenge in a brief overview of the UAPF the lending mechanism for prior- since the beginning of 2019 to- billion in the Kazakh economy in Business Road Map 2025, said (US$25.6 billion) from 13.3 tril- investment activities on pension ity projects through the Kazakh talled 525.2 billion tenge (US$1.35 the past ten years. As of the end of Minister of National Economy lion tenge (US$34 billion) to assets for September. second-tier banks for 600 billion billion). Pension assets, which September, 382 companies using Ruslan Dalenov, reported the 23.4 trillion tenge (US$59.9 bil- According to the Kazakh Na- tenge (US$1.5 billion). were distributed to the accounts American capital operate in Ka- Prime Minister’s press service. lion). tional Bank, 65.7 percent of the The pension assets investment of depositors (recipients) since the zakhstan, including 335 small, 19 The new programme, regulating Officials expect the process- total portfolio is cash and financial denominated in foreign currency, beginning of 2019, yielded 4.98 medium and 28 large enterprises. business development and state ing industry share of the coun- instruments denominated in tenge, which totalled 211.4 billion tenge percent. In recent years, companies such as support measures in this area, try’s gross domestic product will while 34.3 percent is denominated (US$542.68 million), bought At the same time, as of Oct. 1, McDonalds, Netflix, Primus Pow- will be adopted by the end of No- reach 13.4 percent from the cur- in foreign currency. U.S. government securities with a the return on pension assets for the er, Spancrete, Starbucks and Uber vember. rent 11 percent. The pension assets investment weighted average yield of 1.9 per- past 12 months (from October 2018 have entered the country. The country currently has 1.3 denominated in tenge totalled cent per annum. to September 2019) for the UAPF million small and medium-sized 55.3 billion tenge (US$141.96 In the reporting period, dollar- depositors was 8.4 percent with 5.3 In October, the Kazakh sub- The nation’s efforts businesses, growing by 400,000 million). The pension assets pur- to-euro currency swap transactions percent inflation. The pension assets sistence level was 32,200 tenge have been recognised since 2015. Nearly 3.3 million chased government securities of concluded at $440 million for a pe- of the UAPF, therefore, had 3.1 per- (US$82.70), a 12.4-percent in- people are employed in the en- the Kazakh Ministry of Finance riod of six to nine months. As part cent real return during the period. crease, reported finprom.kz. Prices in the latest World terprises. for goods and services rose 5.5 per- The nation’s efforts have been cent in 2019 year-on-year (yoy); Bank Doing Business recognised in the latest World the food basket was 17,800 tenge Report. Kazakhstan Bank Doing Business Report. (US$45.70) and non-food goods Kazakhstan ranked 25th of 190 Average car price increases 5.6% and services were 14,500 tenge ranked 25th of 190 economies and has advanced sig- (US$37.20). The Mangystau Re- nificantly over the past four years. gion has the highest cost of living economies and has The government has spent 282 at 39,500 tenge (US$101.40), 22.8 advanced significantly billion tenge (US$722.6 million) in first nine months of 2019 percent more than the national av- on the programme since 2015. to buy cars below 5 million tenge The majority of items on the erage. The lowest indicator is in the over the past four The measures enabled financ- Staff Report (US$12,800). The previous year, most affordable cars’ list are oc- Pavlodar Region – 28,300 tenge years. ing more than 16,000 small and this sector made up 37 percent of cupied by Kazakh car dealers. (US$72.70) – or 11.9 percent lower medium-sized businesses, train NUR-SULTAN – The average the market. The analyses show one The leader is Lada Granta of than the countrywide average. more than 10,000 entrepreneurs, cost of a new car in Kazakhstan fifth of all the cars were sold in Ust-Kamenogorsk production, “This year, Business Road Map produce an output worth 15.5 rose 5.6 percent in the first nine price ranges from five to seven mil- the cost of which starts at 3.1 According to a Standard &Poor’s 2020 is nearing its end. There- trillion tenge (US$39.7 billion) months of 2019 compared to the lion tenge (US$12,800-$18,000). million tenge (US$8,000). Chev- study, life insurance in Kazakhstan fore, we prepared the new project and ensure tax payments of near- same period in 2018, according to a That segment share has dropped rolet Niv§a, Ravon Nexia, Lada continues to evolve, growing by an for the programme. It preserves ly one trillion tenge (US$2.56 recent report by the KazAutoProm by one percentage point. Approxi- 4×4, Ravon R4, Renault Logan, average of 18 percent from a very the goals and tasks. The instru- billion). Automobile Employer’s Union. mately 15 percent of buyers chose Renault Sandero, KIA Picanto, low base in the past three years ments of support were enhanced “The programme participants The report put the average new vehicles valued at up to 10 million Renault Duster are among the top and maintaining high rates of prof- and their efficiency and afford- can receive loans for 7.1 percent. car price in Kazakhstan at $23,000. tenge (US$25,600), which was a ten as well. Jac S3 closes the list itability. In the last five years, the ability have been improved,” he The maximum sum of the loan Cars made in Kazakhstan cost an decrease of 0.6 points. with its value at 4.9 million tenge country had a 1.4 percent average said in addressing the govern- is 2.5 billion tenge (US$6.4 mil- average of $17,000 and imported Business-segment of up to (US$12,500) population growth and an increase ment meeting. lion). There is an opportunity to cars cost an average of $28,000, $38,500 and premium class cars The Mercedes-Benz G-class, in life expectancy. The indicators State grants offered to busi- receive guarantees for 60 mil- according to the report. took 27.2 and 10.6 percent of new estimated at 63.1 million tenge offer very good prospects for de- nesses will be increased from lion tenge (US$153,750) and In total, people in Kazakhstan automobiles’ market respectively. (US$161,700), heads the lineup of veloping the industry. As Kazakh three million tenge (US$7,688) grants up to three million tenge in the nine-month reporting period The common share of vehicles most expensive sold car models. insurance companies receive near- to five million tenge (US$12,813) (US$7,688). The measures are bought 49,243 passenger cars and at a cost of more than 10 million Also, Porsche Panamera, Jaguar ly one-third of their assets from and the volume of loans for work- in place to train citizens in the commercial vehicles totalling 451.2 tenge (US$25,600) has grown 11.1 I-Pace and Porsche Cayenne are in funds placed in Kazakh banks, ing capital will be upped from 60 basics of business. You can get billion tenge (US$1.2 billion). percent and now exceeds a third of the range, as well as cars at more however, they are particularly ex- million tenge (US$153,750) to advice and take training courses According to the three-quarter- primary market. The sales growth reasonable prices, including the posed to credit and market risks 360 million tenge (US$922,504). and internships,” said Dalenov. period outcomes of 2019, 27.9 per- is attributed to the updating of the 34-million tenge (US$87,000) In- associated with the banking sector. “Secondly, the access to fi- Prime Minister Askar Mamin cent of local consumers preferred business class sedan range. finiti QX80. nancing will be expanded. For commended the results of the Services, sports, art, cinema and that purpose, we are introducing Business Road Map 2020 pro- show business production had a subsidies and guarantees of loans gramme. noticeable decrease in the first half provided by microfinance organ- “Strong business is one of the of the year. Sports, recreation and isations. Third, the requirements important factors to ensure a entertainment activities fell 7.1 to the programme participants sustainable economy, according percent; film and audio record- in terms of increasing employ- to Kazakhstan’s First President ing, 6 percent. The trend is the first ment and tax contributions are Nursultan Nazarbayev. In May, downturn after two years of posi- enhanced,” said Dalenov. the head of state, Kassym-Jomart tive growth. In 2018, for example, Businesses will also have ac- Tokayev, set the task to strength- the cinema and recording sectors cess to assistance and mentor- en the role of small and medium- grew 41.8 percent and show busi- ship at all stages of development, sized businesses and bring their ness by 14.5 percent. The decrease including training, document aid share in the economy to at least indicates the entertainment and for loan applications and support 35 percent by 2025. By 2050, educational event industries are measures. we need to reach 50 percent. highly dependent on state support, Since 2010, the Business Huge work is being undertaken reported energyprom.kz. State- Road Map has created more than to achieve these figures, includ- owned creative, art and entertain- 94,000 jobs and preserved more ing changes to the legislation,” ment companies represent 59 per- than 342,000. he said. cent of the total. A5 BUSINESS

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BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF FlyArystan presents results for first six months of operations The Ministry of Finance has “FlyArystan offers fares from the fastest growing domestic avia- discussed the possibility of in- Staff Report just 3,999 tenge (US$10). Of 170 tion markets in the world. With troducing fiscal transaction reg- passengers on average on each our upcoming and planned growth istration with the National Bank NUR-SULTAN – FlyArystan flight, 95 (56 percent) passengers in 2020 we expect that to continue and Kaspi Bank, reported vlast. has carried more than 455,000 are buying seats at our lowest four and to in fact increase further. That kz. The Kaspi Gold bankcard of- passengers with a load factor of 94 fare levels with just 15 passengers is fantastic for FlyArystan, the Air fers the option of directly trans- percent during its first six months (9 percent) buying fares in our Astana group and most critically ferring money to other Kaspi of operations. Since commencing highest four fare levels with the for the people of Kazakhstan,” said clients without commissions us- flights May 1, 2019, the low-cost balance buying seats in the mid- head of FlyArystan Tim Jordan. ing a mobile phone number. The airline has made more than 2,500 dle fare levels. We know that some Low-cost airline FlyArystan is ministry, however, is concerned flights, of which 93 percent were people, including our competitors a division of Air Astana, based in some businesses use this option completed on time. FlyArystan has are having trouble believing that Almaty and awarded the rating of to avoid paying taxes, which di- sold more than 600,000 seats since our fares can be that low but the four-star airline for the quality of rectly affects the nation’s budget. starting operations with the differ- continuing growth in the domes- service, as well as the Best Airline Instead of using a point of sale ence between flown and booked tic market and the many tens of in Central Asia and India award (POS) terminal and registering being forward bookings for the thousands of first time flyers are according to Skytrax World Air- payments, cafés, restaurants, coming months. testament to the FlyArystan effect line Awards. shops and taxi drivers ask clients Kazakhstan’s first low cost car- that we are seeing wherever we fly. The FlyArystan fleet currently to pay with the tax-free Kaspi rier now operates 10 domestic On average across our network 47 consists of three Airbus A320 air- transfer. The ministry indicated routes with another three routes 2020 with additional aircraft bases the Kazakh domestic aviation mar- percent of all seats sold have been craft with a 180-seat configuration, not all transfers will be taxed. If joining the fast growing route net- being launched in the 2nd quarter ket is now one of the fastest grow- sold for less than 10,000 tenge with an average age of six years. a person receives income through work by the end of the year. Its first of 2020 at both Karaganda and ing domestic aviation markets in (US$26),” said Director for Sales By 2022, it is planned to increase these transactions, he or she international route, Nur-Sultan – Aktobe. As a consequence of this the world. Year over year domestic and Marketing of FlyArystan Zha- the airline’s fleet to at least 15 should pay taxes; if a person is Moscow (Zhukovsky Airport) will fleet growth FlyArystan expects capacity growth was 33 percent in nar Zhailauova. aircraft. FlyArystan will operate helping a family member or puts be amongst those new routes and to be operating approximately 40 October 2019 which was driven “Our very low fares and high from multiple bases in Kazakhstan cash on card, however, he or she commences with the addition of routes across its network by the primarily by FlyArystan. During quality product have been well re- with bases in Almaty, Nur-Sultan, will not have to pay. Kaspi Bank the airline adding its 4th A320 air- end of 2020. 2018, the fastest growing estab- ceived by the Kazakhstan market, Karaganda and Aktobe already an- will soon design a solution which craft in December 2019. The Fly- Based on year over year growth lished domestic aviation market in and, based on 33 percent domestic nounced or in operation with oth- will be free and convenient for Arystan fleet is expected to grow of airline seat capacity across all the world was India which grew at capacity growth in October 2019, ers expected to follow in the me- businesses and could be used as to at least 10 aircraft by the end of domestic airlines in October 2019, nearly 19 percent. Kazakhstan is now already one of dium term. an online cash register.

Royal Dutch Shell has decided to end its association with the Khazar oil and gas field project, reported inbusiness.kz. Low IAC signs agreements with Asian international profitability and high capital costs became key reasons for leaving the project. Shell chair in Kazakhstan Olivier Lazare arbitration and mediation partners said the company spent hundreds commercial disputes in Central enforceable in Kazakhstan and in- Singapore discussed future coopera- that their rights will be protected in of millions of dollars to develop By Yerbolat Uatkhanov Asia. The signing of our latest mem- ternationally. tion. Dohmann and AIFC Court and accordance with the most robust in- the field, but the project was not orandums of understanding with our In Hong Kong, Dohmann signed IAC Registrar and Chief Executive ternational standards of the rule of competitive, resulting in its dif- NUR-SULTAN – The Astana partners in Asia will ensure contin- MoUs with the China International Christopher Campbell-Holt spoke law,” said Campbell-Holt. ficult decision. The company, International Financial Centre’s ued cooperation and will contribute Economic and Trade Arbitration to the Singapore legal and business The above initiative expands which owns a 55-percent share (AIFC) International Arbitration to the growth of our enterprise in Commission, Hong Kong Arbi- communities. IAC’s cooperation and international in the Khazar field development Centre (IAC) signed five memo- Kazakhstan and globally,” said IAC tration Centre (CIETAC HK) and “The memorandums of under- recognition among the elite arbitra- project, noted it tried unsuccess- randums of understanding (MoUs) Chairperson Barbara Dohmann. Hong Kong International Arbitra- standing that our IAC Chairperson tion and mediation institutions in fully to reduce costs. with leading dispute resolution in- IAC is an independent legal en- tion Centre (HKIAC). has signed in Asia provide exciting Asia and will enhance delivering its Atyrau Region Akim (Gover- stitutions in Hong Kong and China tity with its own procedural rules In China, she inked MoUs with new opportunities for the IAC. We global services and reputation as the nor) Nurlan Nogayev reported during the Hong Kong and China ar- modelled on international best the headquarters of the China In- strive to provide world-class dispute leading international arbitration cen- Nov. 4 on the region’s social-eco- bitration weeks, two leading annual practice. It has a panel of leading ternational Economic and Trade resolution for commercial matters in tre in the Central Asian region. nomic development, including arbitration forums in Asia. international arbitrators and me- Arbitration Commission (CIETAC Kazakhstan and throughout the Cen- Cooperation between IAC and the Isker Ana (Business Mother) “I am delighted to report that our diators with many years of experi- China), International Commercial tral Asian region. We are confident major Asian dispute resolution insti- project, reported informburo.kz. International Arbitration Centre has ence in commercial law, including Mediation Centre for the Belt & that our partnerships with the lead- tutions will include sharing arbitra- The project started in April and found recognition by, and support oil and gas, trade, construction, Road (BNRMC) and Beijing Inter- ing dispute resolution institutions in tors, mediators and venues, as well 900 women have participated from, leading international arbitra- energy, financial services, bank- national Arbitration Centre (BIAC). Asia and elsewhere will assist with as improving new dispute resolution from both Aryrau city and remote tion and mediation institutions in ing, Islamic finance, insurance and Representatives of the IAC, Sin- the long-term delivery of our dis- research and development initia- villages. The goal is to teach Asia as the new centre for the reso- intellectual property. IAC arbitra- gapore International Mediation pute resolution services. Investors tives, training programmes and pro- mothers with more than four lution of international and regional tion awards are recognised and Centre and National University of in Kazakhstan can have confidence motional events. children, single mothers, mothers raising children with disabilities and those from low-income fami- lies how to open or expand their own businesses. The women take courses in professions such as Toll roads will add cook, seamstress, accountant, HR clerk, massage therapist, make-up artist, manicurist and hairdresser. The top 319 gradu- more than $10 ates received grants in the form of the equipment and accessories necessary to develop their busi- nesses. million to budget the order of the First President, Nur- Talan Gallery opened recently Staff Report sultan Nazarbayev, funding of lo- in Nur-Sultan, offering world cal roads has been increased since fashion house boutiques such as NUR-SULTAN – Toll roads will 2018,” said Atamkulov. Bang & Olufsen, Brunello Cu- add more than four billion tenge Financing this year exceeded 200 cinelli, Chopard, Damiani, Dolce ($10 million) annually to the Kazakh billion tenge ($514 million), which & Gabbana, Escada, Loro Piana, budget, said Minister of Industry and funded repair of 4,600 kilometres. MaxMara, Tiffany & Co. and Infrastructure Development Beibut The figure is three times higher than Valentino, reported inforburo. Atamkulov on Oct. 22. 2014, bringing the roads to a good kz. The gallery, which considers “At the moment, the length of toll maintenance level. itself a comfortable place where roads has been increased to 682 kil- Atamkulov spoke about devel- people can relax, has services ometres. Nur-Sultan – Schuchinsk oping roadside service. To provide in addition to shopping. Italian road is 211 kilometres, Nur-Sultan drivers and passengers with qual- beauty salon Aldo Coppola is – Temirtau is 134 kilometres, Al- ity service, approximately 1,000 awaiting customers and a small maty – Kapshagai is 42 kilometres of 1,822 roadside facilities were movie theatre will begin opera- and Almaty – Khorgos is 295 kilo- repaired in accordance with the na- tion Dec. 16. An art gallery, cur- metres. The annual fees make up tional standard. In addition, 73 fa- rently exhibiting the works of over four billion tenge, which saves cilities were built using budget and Kazakh artists, will have ongoing budget funds for the maintenance of private capital funds, with work to displays. To date, only 50 per- these roads,” he added. continue next year. cent of the gallery is occupied, Work began on the first toll road, The ministry also adopted a but it is expected to be at full ca- Nur-Sultan – Schuchinsk, in 2013. programme to support small and pacity by the New Year. Users pay in excess of one billion medium-sized businesses, provid- tenge ($2.6 million) annually, which ing entrepreneurs with engineering One of the country’s super- covers maintenance costs. infrastructure assistance. Private market chains has opened a “We pay particular attention to the companies will soon begin install- self-service cash desk in a store development of the local road net- ing three types of roadside toilets on in Almaty, reported tengrinews. work. Over the past five years, the toll roads. kz. City Deputy Akim (May- budged allocated 590 billion tenge Since gaining its independence or) Yerzhan Babakumarov and ($1.5 billion) for the development in 1991, Kazakhstan has built and Anti-Corruption Service head of roads of regional and district reconstructed 12,000 kilometres of Kairat Suntayev launched the significance. We repaired 15,000 roads. In 2018, 1,500 kilometres “cash desk without a cashier” kilometres of roads. It should be were repaired and 528 kilometres re- in an Nov. 6 official ceremony. mentioned that in accordance with constructed. This sale approach is simple, saves time and allows custom- ers to make purchases on their own. Individuals scan the prod- uct barcodes, pack the items and pay with a bankcard at the point of sale (POS) terminal. The ser- vice is a part of the “Almaty – Honesty Zone” project, aimed at strengthening an atmosphere of trust, moral qualities, honesty and decency. A6 EDITORIAL&OPINION

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 Improvement in All goods produced in Kazakhstan can be rankings no reason very competitive internationally, minister says only by a seasonal overabundance Do you mean a decrease in ex- By Irina Nos of any product, but by changes in port volumes? consumer tastes. People want to Not only. This year, the decline for complacency NUR-SULTAN – In his recent have fresh food on their tables. in exports is associated with global wide-ranging interview with the WDCs will need to provide the trends – a drop in oil prices and study enables countries to judge n the first years after inde- Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspa- ability to store products cool and U.S. sanctions against Iran. The whether they are going in the right pendence, Kazakhstan made per, Bakhyt Sultanov, Minister of frozen, each product in the mode first reduced our exports by $2.7 direction and how they are doing major strategic decisions Trade and Integration of Kazakh- it needs. So that they can be stored billion. But the temporary restric- which, with hindsight, can both regionally and globally. stan since June 2019, shared his and transported all the way, from tion of Kazakhstan’s metal sup- beI seen to have had a huge role in The 2020 report, which has views on efforts to regulate domes- production to consumption. plies to Iran led to a reduction in shaping the history of the country. recently been published, under- tic trade with a view of stimulating But the modern buyer also the physical volume of exports; The very early decision, for exam- lined the remarkable progress that it, the country’s export potential wants to know where, when and here, it is a drop of $300 million. ple, to renounce nuclear weapons Kazakhstan has been making. The and measures to support it, as well by whom the product was made. did much to define Kazakhstan’s country was ranked 25th out of as the relations with Russia within When WDCs are interconnected Apparently, this is precisely relationship with the world and the 190 economies studied, three the Eurasian Economic Union. by a single information system for what caused the order of Presi- underline the commitment to places better than last year and by recording product flows, product dent Tokayev to seek access to disarmament, peace and the wid- far the highest ranked nation in The Ministry of Trade and Inte- Bakhyt Sultanov information will be available to the new markets. est possible cooperation between Central Asia. In fact, Kazakhstan gration is almost five months old. buyer. Moreover, we plan that the In the conditions of instability nations. scored better than major econo- With your long-time experience filled with imported cookies and WDCs will provide services for and unpredictability of economic In the same way, the decision mies such as France, Spain and in economics, now you’re dealing we sell flour abroad, is wrong. the completion and packaging of relations between a number of from the beginning to run an Japan as well as Russia, China with trade matters. What is the We must create such conditions products for retailers, from sorting states, there is a need to diversify economy open to outside invest- and India. first thing you plan to work on in in order to expand the interest of and washing to packaging. our trading strategy. That is, on ment, partnerships and know-how But it is by looking further back nation’s trade policy? Kazakh producers primarily in the the one hand, we must move away has proved a powerful driver that the impact of government Actually, I have dealt with trade Kazakhstan market, to make our For customers, WDCs are a from the predominance of raw of Kazakhstan’s success. It has drive to improve regulation can barriers and have been Minister of products competitive in the do- blessing. What about sellers? materials in the export structure, helped development outpace perhaps best be judged. The 2010 Economy and Finance. But yes, mestic market. First, losses during storage and while developing trade in non- that of our neighbours, mak- report saw Kazakhstan back in leading trade as an industry is a new transportation will be reduced commodity goods. On the other ing the economy easily the most 63rd place in the index. Even in and very interesting thing for me. And how can that be done? by at least two times. This is ad- hand, we must build our exports in President Kassym-Jomart To- The main task of the state in the ditional income to manufacturers. such a way that in the situation that This investment and the partnerships it helped kayev set two interconnected tasks field of trade is to help exporters Secondly, it will reduce our de- is happening with Iran, we could for us; first, to regulate domestic export as much of their products pendence on food imports; lower be able to sell our goods in other support was, for many years, channelled trade and second, to support non- as possible, making their products logistics and storage costs will directions to buyers of other states. largely into harnessing Kazakhstan’s rich resource exports and their promo- competitive, both in the global make Kazakh products more com- And the more there will be such tion in foreign markets, including market and, more importantly, in petitive. buyers, the better for us. natural resources. But it is now more widely searching for new ones. the domestic one. For the latter, we Besides, I think a Kazakhstan We analysed the markets of dif- directed to support the modernisation and The trade policy of any state is need to find tools to limit imports. buyer will buy strawberries in win- ferent countries. It turned out that always aimed at improving the This can be done in different ter with great pleasure, for exam- our products can occupy very im- diversification of Kazakhstan’s economy, seen conditions for the country’s par- ways, from the application of cus- ple, from Shymkent and not from pressive niches. For example, in ticipation in international trade and toms duties to technical regula- Israel. China, our food products, metal as key to continuing the country’s impressive here it is impossible to separate tions. We can’t do anything with There is another important plus products and chemical industry will progress. domestic from foreign trade. The customs – the duties are the same from WDCs and transport and lo- be competitive. Only 60 items can role of the state is seen in influenc- for the entire Eurasian Economic gistics centres. Their work will sim- increase our exports by $1.6 billion. ing the competition of domestic Union (EAEU), but with partner plify the entry of our products into advanced in Central Asia and pro- 2015, it remained outside the best and imported goods in the domes- countries we don’t have any duties foreign markets and the transit of China has long been interested viding the resources to transform 50 countries, but determined and tic market and improving the com- at all. There remains competition goods through Kazakhstan. In ad- in Kazakhstan’s agribusiness and living standards and opportunities. effective reforms have trans- petition conditions for national in price and quality. dition, in our opinion, the product product line. What about other This investment and the partner- formed this position. goods in foreign markets. Technical regulations are re- pipeline will provide the basis for countries and other goods? ships it helped support was, for What is even more promising Therefore, on the one hand, we sponsible for the quality. Today, creating a single pool of producers The analysis showed that in many years, channelled largely is that Kazakhstan is now ranked are creating the conditions for in- technical regulation is one of the together with our neighbours for the export of cigarettes there is into harnessing Kazakhstan’s rich within the top five globally for creasing the competitiveness of our proven, effective tools to support joint export to other countries. a growth potential of four times natural resources. But it is now enforcing business contracts and products in the domestic market and the “simple things economy” in (from $94.2 to $371.6 million) more widely directed to support protecting the rights of minority on the other, we must build effec- Kazakhstan. In fact, it is a barrage Let’s talk about the QazTrade and this is only for the markets of the modernisation and diversifica- investors. These are both areas tive stimulation of export growth. measure against unscrupulous im- export support centre created by China, Russia and the countries of tion of Kazakhstan’s economy, which the government has made But one must also understand that ports. Therefore, we are reviewing your ministry. Can you explain Central Asia. In these regions there seen as key to continuing the a priority for improvement and export growth can only happen our quality standards in accord- what its task is and how it differs is the potential to increase the sup- country’s impressive progress. which will help encourage both when there is something to export. ance with international require- from other structures working to ply of soft drinks and water as This is why, too, such an em- domestic and foreign inves- ments. support exporters? much as five times; pasta, almost phasis has been put on creating tors. The World Bank study also In mid-October, President To- When we begin to trade com- When I started to delve into the six times. the best possible environment for singled out for praise recent kayev raised the issues of trade petitive goods domestically, with topic, I found out that we have a businesses, whether homegrown improvements in areas such as and export, which he previously the right measures of state support, lot of structures involved in sup- Soft drinks and water? start-ups or large international value-added tax (VAT) registra- spelled out in the state-of-the- steady demand will be ensured in porting exporters. Kazakhstan That’s right. We studied the mar- partnerships, to succeed. There tion for new firms, speeding up nation address. How is the min- the foreign market. Conversely, if Export insures, the Centre for In- kets of different countries for their has been a recognition under both water connection and stream- istry preparing to ensure product our product can compete on shelves dustry and Export promotes goods import of different product groups. President Nursultan Nazarbayev limning property registration. promotion in all regions of the in other countries, for example, in and reimburses the costs of the For example, China annually im- and now President Kassym- There is no doubt that Kazakh- country? price, then [it can compete] in do- exporter, BRK Leasing provides ports various soft drinks worth Jomart Tokayev that it is the stan’s efforts are paying off, but The President focused on the mestic stores and even more so. loans and Atameken Chamber pro- $113 million. Now, our share in countries which do best in remov- the report also makes clear that fact that we already have a number vides service support. That is, one this import is very small – only ing barriers to business growth there is no room for complacency. of export support tools provided You once said you intend to cre- exporter needs to get around a lot $100,000. But we, in principle, which will prosper in the coming Countries across the world includ- by Atameken Chamber of Com- ate a product pipeline. Please ex- of organisations in order to get the can occupy more than 6 percent of decades. ing within Central Asia are taking merce, KazakhExport and Qaz- plain what it is and when it will be full range of services. Chinese water imports – there is a These barriers, of course, steps to follow Kazakhstan in Trade. Now, we are talking about executed. To make you understand how potential to increase our supplies include unnecessary or inefficient improving their business environ- the need for combining all meas- The product pipeline is a con- difficult this is, remember how to $7.4 million. regulation. As the World Bank ment. The gap between developed ures into a “single window.” tinuous supply chain of direct sales citizens went for information be- Our drinks will be competi- says, such rules and red tape stifle and developing countries, the We can always enter foreign mar- from producer to consumer. fore the creation of public service tive in the markets of a number of entrepreneurial activity and dam- World Bank found, is continuing kets only with raw materials, but The main idea is the creation of centres – in one organisation they countries, including the European age employment and prosperity. to narrow. for the economy, it is much more wholesale distribution and trans- stood in line for three days, then in Union (EU), the U.K. and even Investment is discouraged and This is why President Tokayev profitable when goods of high pro- port logistic centres and fulfillment another. While you collect all the South Korea, Japan and Singapore. firms, if they believe they are be- recently promised the govern- cessing are sold. In this case, state centres. That is, goods, especially signatures under one certificate, a Our sweets can conquer their nich- ing hindered rather than helped, ment would do more to reduce revenues grow where the currency when it comes to food products, week can pass. es in the markets of both our closest can move operations overseas. burdens on start-ups, to support returns, where the collected tax should take place where they are When an entrepreneur does this, neighbours and in Europe and Asia. This is why there will be real export businesses and attract volumes increase. Accordingly, stored, where they can be sorted it hits the business, for which eve- For example, according to our esti- satisfaction in Kazakhstan at the foreign investment. The econo- the well-being of the population is or packaged and where wholesale ry minute is precious. Therefore, mates, we can win even 1 percent of country’s performance in the mies which succeed will be those growing – additional funds appear buyers can find their goods with- we, as the body shaping the state the market in Switzerland. World Bank’s authoritative report which continue to improve their for the development of healthcare, out much effort. policy in the field of foreign trade, which assesses and compares 190 competitiveness and encourage roads and housing programmes. Now, how is the system built? decided to create a single window Switzerland? Are you sure it economies on the regulatory envi- entrepreneurial activity. Kazakh- The manufacturer grew and the for exporters, including potential will work out? ronment they provide for busi- stan is determined to stay ahead in Is it possible to say that your trader arrived – he then bought, re- ones. QazTrade becomes a kind Why not? If our sweets are no ness. The annual Doing Business this vital race. ministry is becoming a supporter sold to another trader in the neigh- of public service centre for busi- worse than Swiss, then yes. In the of the concentration of all support bouring region; the third came – he nesspeople who already sell their same Switzerland, not only local tools in one hand? bought and took away the product goods to foreign markets or just chocolate is sold; last year, $830 Not in the same hands, but in the for export. As a result, either every- plan go abroad with their products. million of confectionery was im- single window. The same Public thing is exported from the country QazTrade is called upon to work ported into that country. Service Centres do not replace, for abroad, as is the case with grain and with all exporters of processed This is the beauty of trade and example, the Ministry of Justice fruit, or the price on the domestic products, providing support at any increased competition – that dif- by registering real estate or issuing market is huge, because there is stage of the activity – from the idea ferent countries can trade identical certificates of registration at the simply nowhere to store leftovers. of export​​ supply to post-contract goods with each other that differ place of residence, but they make We have a significant shortage service. in price, taste and appearance. The life much easier for us. of containers for storing agricul- That is, the businessperson will consumer chooses. If the Kazakh- We want both business and in- tural products. There are dry ware- not need to run around different stan candies meet all the technical vestors to easily and comfortably houses, but few warehouses are organisations; he will be able to standards of confectionery adopt- do their job, having the opportu- there to keep low temperatures. As come to one place and get advice ed in Switzerland, then they will nity to receive all services in one a result, we have nowhere to store, and state support for financing the be able to gain access to the mar- place with a single export support for example, the same grapes and project and help in finding a poten- ket of this country. And I’m sure partner. But I repeat once again – apples. With the proper approach, tial partner. they will find their buyer, because the development of domestic trade we can get fresh fruit on our tables at least the taste of our sweets is and access to foreign markets all year round. And what is Kazakhstan stand- no worse. should go hand in hand. In general, the appearance in the ing today with non-resource ex- I believe the distortion that we world of such wholesale distribut- ports? The full interview is available have now, when our stores are ing centres (WDC) is caused not Not as good as we would like. online.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 Aspiring lawyers plead their cases in mock trial competition at AIFC IAC Christopher Campbell-Holt Judges Justice Sir Robin Jacob By Yerbolat Uatkhanov said. and Justice Sir Stephen Richards The moot competition is a well- and student teams from Kazakh NUR-SULTAN – The Astana known student simulation of a universities such as M. Narikbayev International Financial Centre’s court hearing where young, future KAZGUU University, KIMEP (AIFC) Court and International lawyers have a chance to analyse University, Lev Gumilyov Eura- Arbitration Centre (IAC) recently a legal problem, research the rel- sian National University, Narxoz held their second annual Moot, or evant law, prepare written submis- University and Caspian University mock, trial competition final. The sions and present oral arguments participated. Two student teams competition involved a common to experienced practicing judges. were the winners of the prelimi- law legal problem and required “Our training is provided by our nary rounds and they participated analysis and oral presentation of distinguished common law judges in the competition’s final. legal arguments in the presence of and by leading common law aca- The final was conducted in Eng- two senior AIFC Court judges. demics and law practitioners from lish, which is the official language “Our Moot competition is now the City of London, University of at the AIFC. KIMEP University in its second year. It plays an im- Cambridge, University College won the final and was awarded The portant part in our AIFC Court London, and the Centre for Effec- AIFC Court & IAC Moot Final and IAC annual legal education tive Dispute Resolution. We are Winners Cup. All participants, in- programme which we expanded delighted that this year we were cluding those who took part in the this year to train more than three able to expand our Moot competi- preliminary rounds, will have an hundred Kazakh nationals in tion to include five leading Kazakh opportunity to intern at the AIFC Nur-Sultan and Almaty. Since universities and to broaden our en- Court and IAC. 2018, we have trained more than gagement with the lawyers of the The AIFC Court and IAC held 500 Kazakh nationals. We want future in Kazakhstan,” Campbell- the moot final under their legal to ensure that Kazakh lawyers Holt said. education programme, which de- and future lawyers have the high- This year the competition was livers the highest standards of est international common law held in the new AIFC Court Hearing common law court and alternative skills that are necessary to rep- Room at the EXPO 2017 site in Nur- dispute resolution related training resent parties at the AIFC Court Sultan for the first time since it was to meet the needs of lawyers and and IAC,” Registrar and Chief formally opened by Kazakh Presi- judges in Kazakhstan and Central

Executive of the AIFC Court and service. AIFC press Photo credit: dent Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in July. Asian region. Five trade deals reached during Ice cream brand enters Kazakh-Dutch Business Council international market alternative energy and clean tech, Kazakhstan’s Housing and Utili- Rutte said Mamin’s visit will ad- ing machine equipment and in By Assel Satubaldina infrastructure, logistics, and digital ties Centre and Witteven+Bos will vance bilateral cooperation. By Yelena Levkovich 2007 launched a line of fruit ices, industries, examined ways to boost partner in the programme to build “Dutch and Kazakh companies the first of its kind at the time. NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan the current figures. and reconstruct sewage treatment can reinforce each other. That is NUR-SULTAN – Balmuzdak, As a member of the Business and the Netherlands concluded The business forum saw the sign- facilities. why today they had the opportu- the largest ice cream and frozen Roadmap 2020 and industrialisa- five trade deals in The Hague dur- ing of an agreement between K- Kazakhstan’s Dal Agro Park and nity to get in touch in The Hague goods producer in the Turkestan tion state programmes, Balmuzdak ing the Oct. 30 Kazakh-Dutch Agro and Farm Frites to set up a po- Dutch Greenhouse Delta will build during a joint business council. Region and one of Kazakhstan’s upgraded its equipment and pur- Business Council meeting. Kazakh tato processing plant in the Zhambyl a 200-hectare agriculture park in I attended this meeting with fel- leading manufacturers, will soon chased refrigerator trucks and spe- Prime Minister Askar Mamin, Region in southern Kazakhstan. the Turkestan Region in southern low Prime Minister Mamin after supply its products to Kyrgyzstan, cial freezers for its shops. It also Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte The cost of the project is estimated Kazakhstan. a good discussion about trade, cli- Russia and Uzbekistan. The popu- expanded manufacturing with re- and other officials attended the at $145 million and will be Farm Mamin and Rutte, during their mate and cooperation in the field lar brand is available not only in plenished working capital. meeting. Frites’ second project in Kazakhstan. bilateral meeting, explored pros- of agriculture,” wrote Rutte in his the region, but is supplied to more Turdiyev participated in the The Netherlands is Kazakhstan’s The Dutch company is one of pects to grow trade and invest- Twitter account. than 20 of the country’s cities and business relations project, aimed largest foreign investor, injecting the world’s largest potato process- ment cooperation and increase During his visit, Mamin also towns. Its catalogue includes ap- at helping to modernise production more than $92 billion in Kazakh- ing companies. cooperation in energy, finance, met with the top management of proximately 50 types of ice cream facilities by establishing business stan since 1991. Investments from Kazakhstan’s Garysh Sapary transport and logistics and agri- Shell, Bitfury, Suez Group, Farm and several cakes and chocolate contacts with foreign partners. the Netherlands account for 24.9 National Space Company and culture. Frites and Dutch Fruit Solutions, sweets. “We often invited our colleagues percent of the total foreign invest- NEVASCO, which stands for “Kazakhstan’s First President discussing energy, data processing Balmuzdak’s history dates back from Germany, South Korea and ment inflow in Kazakhstan. Netherlands Value Adding Ser- Nursultan Nazarbayev laid a and block chain technologies, edu- to 1987, when the ice cream coop- Russia to share information on ice More than 900 companies with vices Companies, will cooperate foundation for stable partner re- cation and agriculture processing. erative was created based on the cream proceedings, take some- Dutch capital do business in Ka- in remote sensing and geographic lations between Kazakhstan and The Kazakh Prime Minister Public Catering Enterprise Asso- thing new and special from them zakhstan. Bilateral trade reached information systems (GIS). the Netherlands. Head of the also visited the World Horti Cen- ciation. It began operation as a pri- and implement their world experi- $6.5 billion in 2018 and $2.68 bil- The Kazakh National Agrar- State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev tre, an international knowledge vate entity in 1998 when director ence,” he said in an interview with lion in the first half of 2019. ian University in Nur-Sultan will maintains the continuity of multi- and innovation centre in commer- Adakhan Turdiyev bought an ex- business.gov.kz. The event, which gathered more cooperate with Wageningen Uni- vector foreign policy and pays cial horticulture and home to the isting state-run ice cream shop, be- than 200 senior executives from versity, one of the world’s leading attention to strengthening the bi- Dutch Greenhouse Demo Centre coming the first private ice cream Balmuzdak manufacturing, agro-industry, fi- centres in natural sciences, natural lateral ties,” said Mamin, report- (Demokwekerij), a research green- production enterprise in the South nancial services and private equity, resources management, crop pro- ed the Kazakh prime minister’s house and school and universities Kazakhstan Region. The company subsequently chemicals, mining and metallurgy, duction and animal husbandry. press service. specialised in horticulture. initially had eight employees who produced only two types of frost- expanded and ed delicacies – Lakomka sundaes improved its quality. and chocolate-glazed ice cream. Manual labour prevailed and the The staff searched equipment, except for the freezer Shymkent hosts ninth Central Asia Trade Forum and homogeniser, was artisanal; for equipment, read gional trade and connectivity,” the eighth annual international ex- the facility was not computerised books on production said USAID Economic Develop- hibition for Agriculture, Horticul- and the lack of wrapping machines ment Office Director Ryder Rog- ture, Animal Husbandry and Stock meant workers in production lines technology and ers in his video address. Breeding in Southern Kazakhstan wrapped the ice cream sandwiches used the experience Shymkent, which received the Nov. 13 at Korme Exhibition Cen- by hand. status of a city of national signifi- tre in the capital. More than 50 Balmuzdak subsequently ex- of foreign food cance in June 2018, boasts note- exhibitors from Kazakhstan, Rus- panded and improved its quality. worthy opportunities as it is locat- sia and the United States, among The staff searched for equipment, manufacturers. ed at the international crossroads other participants, displayed the read books on production technol- of Europe and Asia. latest in agricultural technology, ogy and used the experience of for- To prevent counterfeiting, Bal- “Shymkent serves as an impor- equipment and manufacturing, in- eign food manufacturers. The main muzdak patented its trademarks tant regional hub, connecting two cluding greenhouses and irrigation goal was to improve the company’s with Kazpatent in 2000. The Pi- of the region’s largest economies and fertiliser technologies. competitiveness and the ice cream nocchio and bear images on the and serving as a transit point for USAID CTJ in Central Asia is was initially distributed in the town wrappers serve as a quality guar- goods from throughout the region,” a five-year (2016-2021), $23-mil- and nearby villages. Although Bal- antee. said the United States Embassy to lion project meant to boost region- muzdak suffered a lack of financial In 2002, the company received Kazakhstan in its statement. al competitiveness and create jobs. resources and ingredients, Turdi- a dairy products category diplo- The European Bank for Re- The project also seeks to develop yev noticed interest and ventured ma at the Best Goods of the South construction and Development horticulture, tourism, transport into new items – chocolate and Kazakhstan Region competition. (EBRD) will organise a session at and logistics in the five Central raisin ice cream desserts with nuts. The company also won the Best the forum on effective horticulture Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Kyr- The company received its first loan Entrepreneur of the Year award in production. EBRD is the largest in- gyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan for new production line and pack- 2004. regional connectivity and trade stitutional investor in Central Asia, and Uzbekistan) and help firms By Assel Satubaldina and expand export capacity. It will providing nearly $12.3 billion for increase their capacities, become provide an opportunity to tap the projects ranging from infrastruc- more regionally competitive and NUR-SULTAN – Shymkent potential in the region’s emerging ture to agriculture and focusing on tackle trade barriers with Central hosted Nov. 12-13 the ninth Cen- markets, home to approximately private sector development. Asian governments. The forum tral Asia Trade Forum. Kazakh- 70 million people. The United Nations Develop- has been consistent with Central stan’s third largest city welcomed Tashkent, the capital of Uzbeki- ment Programme (UNDP) will Asia’s increasing openness to re- more than 450 business execu- stan, hosted the forum in 2016, lead a session on organic produc- gional and international trade. tives, government officials, small gathering more than 1,000 busi- tion in the region, while the Asian In September, the Asian Devel- and medium-sized enterprises, in- ness people, experts and policy Development Bank will brief on opment Bank in its Outlook 2019 ternational organisations and civil makers from 27 countries. Almaty, the Shymkent-Tashkent-Khujand Update projected regional eco- society leaders to explore horticul- Kazakhstan’s largest city and for- economic corridor, which is stra- nomic growth to reach 4.4 percent ture innovation and investment, mer capital, hosted the event for tegically linked to international in 2019 and 4.3 percent in 2020, make trade deals and forge new six years from 2012-2017. markets to create opportunities with public spending supporting partnerships. “This year’s forum will focus for business development and em- economic growth in Kazakhstan The two-day forum, organised on horticultural production, inno- ployment. and Uzbekistan. by the U.S. Agency for Interna- vation and investment. Each year During their visit to Turkestan, The forecast is close to the In- tional Development (USAID) companies from throughout Cen- forum participants will have the ternational Monetary Fund’s pro- Competitiveness, Trade and Jobs tral Asia, Afghanistan, the United chance to visit a transportation and jection in April – 4.1 percent eco- (CTJ) in Central Asia project, is States and other countries join the logistics centre and immerse in nomic growth in the region in 2019 one of the largest annual events in forum and we hope it leads to an Kazakh history and culture. and 2020, close to the 4.2 percent Central Asia designed to facilitate increase in dialogue around re- The programme also featured growth in 2018. A8 BUSINESS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 President visits textile, sewing equipment factory that employs socially vulnerable da newspaper issues published a services expanded to sewing, dry By Galiya Khassenkhanova speech by Nursultan Nazarbayev cleaning, washing, storage, logis- with an address to develop small tics and automated stock tracking. NUR-SULTAN – President and medium-sized businesses. The factory’s production area Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited Nazarbayev then emphasised ‘Do now is more than 10,000 square the Astana Utaria production and not be afraid, open your own busi- metres, with a capacity of approx- innovation company Nov. 1, not- ness, create jobs, we will help …’ imately two million products per ing the quality and relevance of I took these words as a personal year. The main clothing, corporate their products and the company’s address. In general, they became work wear and personal protec- social impact, reported total.kz. the starting point for further ac- tive equipment consumers include Astana Utaria, established in tions. An understanding had come Kamkor Management LLP, Ka- 2002 by Saule Shauyenova, as- that I wanted and could do more, zakhaltyn (a mining and metal- sembles and supplies professional and benefit not only myself,” she lurgical concern), Kazakhmys sewing equipment and manufac- said. Corporation and the ministries of tures work wear and household “More” meant construction ser- defence and internal affairs. and technical products. The com- vices and supplying raw materi- In 2013, the company imple- pany is one of the light industry als, fabrics and accessories for mented a major investment pro- leaders; in 2018, it won “The best city-forming enterprises such as ject, building the KazTexExpo au- product of Kazakhstan,” a na- Kazakhmys Corporation. Astana tomated production complex in the tional award for quality goods and Utaria presented an innovative Astana-New City social economic services established by the then project, a metallurgist suit made of zone. The facility assembles and President, Nursultan Nazarbayev, aluminised fabric, at the first met- delivers automated equipment un- in 2006. allurgical industry forum in the der the well-known international “I enjoyed visiting your fac- inform.kz. Photo credit: capital’s Korme Exhibition Centre brand ZOJE, supplying the global tory. Indeed, it is a necessary and L-R: Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of the Kazakh Light Industry Product Manufacturers Union in 2010. market with more than 40 percent innovative production with good Saule Shauyenova. “And we, the metallurgists [of of sewing and specialised equip- equipment; a socially responsible the past] had ordinary cloth,” said ment for light industry enterprises. enterprise. Most importantly, the for what is happening in society. United Arab Emirates and Turkey. tries, including a large, modern Nazarbayev when he saw the suit. Shauyenova was one of the first employees here are such wonder- Our company acquired 11 apart- We are trying to provide sponsor- factory built in the capital under The high praise from the first businesspersons to create retrain- ful people,” said Tokayev. ments in the regions where our ship to war veterans, labour vet- the Business Road Map 2020 state president helped the enterprise re- ing centres to teach industrial During his visit, he noted the production facilities are located erans and orphans,” said Shauy- programme, with branches in Al- ceive funds from Business Road college students the second spe- importance of the factory’s work and donated them to our least so- enova, a member of the National maty, Karaganda and Zhezkazgan, Map 2020 curated by the Damu cialties of assembling and adjust- for the country, adding the govern- cially protected employees. We Chamber of Entrepreneurs’ Coun- and two Industrialisation Map Fund. It allowed Shauyenova to ing ZOJE sewing equipment. The ment will endorse any enterprise are providing hot meals and trans- cil of Businesswomen and Presi- projects. start construction on a factory in company cooperated with the em- that supports and creates jobs for portation to and from work for dent of the Kazakh Light Industry Shauyenova began by making Zhezkazgan, which became the ployment centre and concluded a citizens in socially vulnerable cat- our employees. In Nur-Sultan and Product Manufacturers Union. and selling souvenir products and second city-forming enterprise in memorandum of cooperation with egories. The factory employs 460, Zhezkazgan, we built dormitories Astana Utaria is a 100-percent national symbols in Zhezkazgan the region. The funding allowed Kazakh University of Technology 45 of whom are socially vulner- for 156 and 200 people, respec- local production company with an while working at a governmental her company to sprout from a and Business, opening a branch of able. tively. We stimulate workers and annual turnover of more than five office. small to a medium-sized business. its Light Industry Technology and “Any business, regardless of its members of their families with billion tenge (US$12.8 million). “It was in the late 1990s, when The number of employees grew Design Department on the Astana direction, should be responsible tours around Kazakhstan, to the The company has several indus- one of the Kazakhstanskaya Prav- from 20 to 500 and the range of Utaria grounds. Country to continue Kazakhstan losing $11 million monthly due to efforts to streamline Russia’s restrictions on coal transit to Ukraine the country requested 240,800 tonnes of coal (288 cars). As a in the EAEU should not impede Staff Report tonnes; Russia limited it to 86,500 result, Russian Railways stopped economic relations with other business processes tonnes. In September, Russia ap- 189 cars near the Russian-Ukrain- countries,” he said. will reserve a transition period NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan proved 86,500 of 189,700 tonnes; ian border. Thus, in July-Septem- Russia’s restrictions on coal By Yelena Levkovich for norms, imposing additional is losing $11 million monthly due in October, 86,500 of 191,900 ber Kazakhstan did not deliver exports to Ukraine have led to an obligations on businesses and to Russia’s restricts coal transit to tonnes. about 340,000 tonnes to Ukrain- overabundance of the product in NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh citizens. Ukraine through its territory, ac- “The late coordination of even ian partners,” said the press ser- the Russian domestic market. As government will continue efforts cording to the Kazakh Ministry of these reduced volumes compelled vice. a result, Russian consumers have to streamline processes to do Trade and Integration press ser- Ukrainian buyers to abandon Ka- In addition, Russia also does stopped using Kazakh coal. The business in Kazakhstan, Prime More than 30 percent vice. zakh goods. Often the contract’s not contact Kazakhstan in a time- excess volume has significantly re- Minister Askar Mamin said Oct. “The current ban on the tran- terms stipulate the buyer’s ob- ly manner; information about the duced prices, resulting in financial 24 at the Atameken National of the population are sit of certain Kazakh goods by ligations to purchase coal from coordinated supply volumes is losses for coal mining enterprises. Chamber of Entrepreneurs Con- actively involved in Russia discredits the treaty on the departure station. Late infor- not received until the 20th of each The deterioration of the Kazakh gress opening ceremony. the Eurasian Economic Union’s mation on the amount of agreed month. For confirmed deliver- miners’ financial situation has in- “The government and Atame- small and medium- (EAEU) basic principles on re- transit does not allow advance ies, Russian Railways provides creased possible delays in obliga- ken Chamber are working close- sized businesses, stricting the freedom of move- planning of the export. This has cars with a five-seven-day delay, tions to counterparties and as a ly for more efficient realisation ment of goods. The use of transit already led to supply disruption which leads to “incomplete devel- result, there is a risk of growing so- of the strategic objectives set which represent a 28.5 restrictions by Russia negatively and contract termination,” added opment of the agreed volumes,” it cial tension among the workforce. by Kazakhstan’s First President affects the economic condition of the press release. added The Kazakh-Russian intergov- (Nursultan Nazarbayev) and economic share. Kazakhstan’s coal industry. Ac- The ministry indicated Russia Minister of Trade and Inte- ernmental commission consid- President Kassym-Jomart To- cording to preliminary estimates, unjustifiably stopped some train gration Bakhyt Sultanov noted ered lifting transit restrictions kayev on providing qualitative Mamin also noted more than Kazakh coal producers’ monthly cars. Kazakhstan would continue its at its Oct. 15-16 meeting in the growth and improvement of Ka- 14,000 projects received govern- losses from the reduction in coal “For example, in July Arcelor- negotiations with Russia both Kazakh capital. The negotiations zakh people’s prosperity,” said ment grants totalling 2.5 trillion supplies are more than $11 mil- Mittal Temirtau filed a transit re- one-on-one and through the resulted in a 40-percent increase, Mamin. tenge (US$6.5 billion) during lion,” it reported. quest of 80,400 tonnes. The Rus- EAEU. or up to 120,000 tonnes, in the More than 30 percent of the the years of the Business Road- In July, Kazakhstan announced sian side agreed to 55,200 tonnes, “The Eurasian Economic Union monthly volume of Kazakh coal population are actively involved map 2020 state programme. At plans to transport 103,500 tonnes but later reduced the volume by guarantees all participants equal transported to Ukraine. Sultanov in small and medium-sized busi- the same time, the government of coal through Russian territory more than three times, which is conditions, including freedom of noted the proposed volume still nesses, which represent a 28.5 is paying particular attention to to Ukraine; Russia approved a 13,600 tonnes. By that time, the transit of our goods to third coun- does not fully cover Kazakh coal economic share. The policy local content development, tak- quota of 60,200 tonnes. In August, company had shipped 19,600 tries. The actions of our partners exporters’ needs. challenge is to raise the rate to ing measures to protect internal 35 percent through 2025 and to markets from dangerous and no less than 50 percent by 2050. low-quality goods, expanding Systemic and structural effort is the Economy of Simple Things already underway, he noted. office and identifying the top ten “We urge domestic business to goods for import substitution. Entrepreneurs produce innovative product participate in all these processes, As experts noted, business de- being eager to create attractive velopment mostly depends on terms both for Kazakh and for- the regions, which is why the eign investors,” he added. government and chamber have that clears oil from soil and air As a result of the completed monitored all areas to define re- After completing his studies, he The entrepreneurs see their prod- Dyussenov noted what differenti- work, Kazakhstan has recently gional growth points. The review By Nazira Kozhanova began working for an oil compa- uct as a much-needed one and plan ates their products from its foreign moved up to 25th place on the system currently has approxi- ny, so he was seriously concerned to first sell their batch in Kazakh- competitors is its low price and World Bank Doing Business mately 1.8 million respondents NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh entre- about the environmental problems. stan. After additional study, they high effectiveness. The production Rating. To further improve the and the survey is continuing preneurs have produced an inno- He came to me and shared these also hope to market it abroad. scale is also larger. country’s business climate, au- throughout the country. As a vative product that clears oil spills “Near the oil there are always The technological line is set to thorities are creating the eighth result, measures of government from soil and air, reported Forbes. “We have an oil- microorganisms that ‘eat’ it. We produce the compound, he added. package of legislative initiatives support will be developed at the kz Oct. 30. took contaminated soil samples and He sees the current results showing aimed at opening bank accounts district and rural region level. The product was developed by producing country isolated those microorganisms that early signs of success, as the entre- and simplifying companies’ reg- Mamin added the main ob- Kazakh National University Biol- fed on best on oil. Growing them preneurs signed contracts for prod- istration procedures, as well as jective is to increase exports of ogy Department Chair Togzhan and environmental together, we created a drug that can uct sales that exceeded half of their protecting minority sharehold- non-primary goods with higher Mukasheva and her former student pollution always be used to clean contaminated soil. grant sum. ers. Efforts will be focused on added value. As a result, 500 and current KazEcoSolutions Tech- The most important benefit for Ka- “Today, I evaluate the results of attracting investments into the billion tenge (US$1.3 billion) is nical Director Olzhas Dyussenov. occurs during oil zakhstan will be seen in the future the project as excellent. As planned, manufacturing industry, fuel and already available for the follow- The Kazakh government and World production.” 5-10 years, when the cleaning of we created a technological line for energy and agro-industrial com- ing three years and seven goods Bank showed interest in the item the soil from the oil will take place. the production of the drug. With- plexes, tourism, transport and groups have been identified for and provided grants for its initial Vapours will not pose a threat to hu- out the support of the World Bank logistics. export diversification. development. thoughts. So, the idea of creating​​ a man and plant health. Environmen- and the government, all this would The principle of presump- “The government does its best “We have an oil-producing coun- product for cleaning not only soils, tal restoration is regional in nature. simply not have been possible. I tion of an entrepreneur’s good to create the most favourable try and environmental pollution al- but also soils, water and oil sludge Therefore, to date, we have not think that we are among the suc- faith will be followed, mean- conditions for doing business. ways occurs during oil production. was born. Thus, we won a grant thought about entering the interna- cessful projects because the amount ing all uncertainties and issues We keep working on further im- This inspired Olzhas Dyusenov from the government of the Repub- tional market. I think when we have of signed contracts already exceeds not regulated by existing laws provement of the business en- and me to start doing our research. lic of Kazakhstan and the World studied our product enough, we will half the amount of the grant – this would favour businesspeople. At vironment,” the prime minister Olzhas was my student and he re- Bank to stimulate productive inno- begin to recommend it abroad,” she is an indicator of the level of com- the same time, the government said. searched oil-oxidising organisms. vation,” Mukasheva told Forbes.kz. added. mercialisation,” he added. B Nation&Capital

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PEOPLE CULTURE SPORTS Georgian writer releases book Almaty hosts fourth Astana Pro Team prepares about Kazakhstan B2 European Film Festival B3 for next season B7 Art competition presents perceptions of IBF names Gennady Kazakhstan through drawings of children Golovkin’s opponent arrangements. Szeremeta will re- By Yelena Levkovich ceive the biggest fee of his career – the approximate earnings will NUR-SULTAN – Gennady be no less than $260,000, minus Golovkin (40-1-1, 35 КО) will taxes, promoter’s share and other defend his International Boxing expenses. Federation (IBF) middleweight Promoter Andrei Vasilevski world champion status next year said his mentee is set for a match in an IBF-organised fight against against Golovkin. While Szerem- Poland’s Kamil Szeremeta (21- eta is honoured to have the Euro- 0, 5 КО). The event is in accord- pean Boxing Union champion belt, ance with IBF and International he has bigger dreams and wants to Boxing Organisation (IBO) regu- fight for the world champion title. lations and will be scheduled for “We are ready. Kamil Szeremeta either Feb. 8 or Feb. 29 at Wintrust is a very ambitious sportsperson. Arena in Chicago (U.S.), reported He is dreaming about the fight vesti.kz. with such a legend as GGG. It is Szeremeta is among the World his main goal,” Vasilevski told Boxing Council/World Boxing As- ringtv.com. sociation’s (WBC/WBA) top three The fight will be Golovkin’s first fighters and a compulsory candi- defence of his IBF title, which he date for the IBF title, according to earned in New York City Oct. 5 by promoter Eddie Hearn, of Match- beating Ukrainian Sergey Derevy- room Boxing. anchenko (13-2, 10 КО). Szereme- “I will meet Golovkin next week ta was on the undercard, defeating on Thursday. We are going to speak Mexican Oskar Kortess in the sec- about his following fight. Gennady ond round, and the victory made has an obligatory opponent in the him a candidate for the IBF title. person of Kamil Szeremeta. The “It was a great experience for

Photo credit: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs press service. Affairs press The Ministry of Foreign Photo credit: IBF authorised that fight,” he said me to box in Madison Square Gar- Participant Adeliya Satybekova next to her painting “Wedding.” in an interview with Fight Hub TV. den’s legendary ring; being a part As previously reported, of Gennady’s Big Drama Show, Golovkin made a deal with Sz- my dream came true. At the same Affairs Roman Vassilenko during “Because Kazakhstan and Tur- Sultan) very much. They want to eremeta and was waiting for IBF time, I tried to convince myself By Aidana Yergaliyeva his welcoming speech. key are brotherly nations, the come back. We will be very happy approval to consider the fight that it was nothing more than an Twelve-year-old Anastasia cultural tie is the bridge between if there are more such contests,” a compulsory one. At the same ordinary arena to escape the huge NUR-SULTAN – More than Schelyapa, from Kansk, Russia, the countries. I work here. When said Violetta Korotich, who led time, they agreed on the financial pressure on me,” he noted. 400 painters age 16 and young- won a grand prix for her painting I arrived, my daughter Mira was artists from Barnaul, Russia. er from Kazakhstan and abroad “Kazakh Girl.” The competition very happy, because Mira likes Students from the capital’s Chil- showcased their perception of was the reason for her interest in snow very much. She thinks that dren’s Art School No. 2, part of the the modern country in the first Kazakh culture and her first visit to this place is the world of snow,” he United Nations Educational, Sci- Kazakhstan through the Eyes of the country. added. entific and Cultural Organisation Children of the World interna- “I loved painting something col- She got her first impression of (UNESCO) Club, played Kazakh Qatar Airways to launch flights tional drawing competition. Sev- ourful, vivid and motley. I think Kazakhstan from an airplane mag- national and classical instruments. enty works were on display Nov. that is exactly what I associate azine. The ceremony was attended by 5 for the awards ceremony at the with Kazakhstan,” she said. “There was a very good, beau- diplomatic mission heads accred- to Kazakhstan in December country’s Ministry of Foreign Af- Grand prix winner Mira Dogan, tiful picture of Almaty’s Alatau ited in the country and cultural and fairs. 5, of Istanbul, has been living Mountains with snow on top of art workers from Kazakhstan and The flights will be carried out Through their interpretations, in the capital for a year. Her two them. Having seen it, Mira liked it other nations. By Yelena Levkovich within the fifth degree of the freedom children drew Kazakh tales, leg- paintings, both named “Astana,” very much,” he said. The event was organised by the of the air, which permits the right to ends, history, landscapes, sacred featured the city’s signature build- The competition offered hope Nur-Sultan Children’s Art School, NUR-SULTAN – Qatar Airways regular air transportation, granted by places, customs and traditions. The ings including the Akorda, Bait- and guidance to the other partici- Nur-Sultan Education Department, is set to launch direct flights to Ka- one state to another, when the desig- competition introduced the coun- erek and Khan Shatyr. pants. Kulanshi Centre for Contemporary zakhstan connecting the Kazakh nated carrier can unload and take on try to youngsters, tweens and teens “Mira couldn’t accommodate “Now, I know where to go for- Art, Byta Charitable Foundation capital, Almaty and Qatar capital board passengers, mail and goods from Azerbaijan, Belarus, Italy, her feelings (about Kazakhstan) in ward (and) that I can learn to draw for the Support of Creative Talents Doha under the open skies regime coming to or from a third state in the Russia and Turkey. a single painting. She loves Bait- better,” said Diana Isayeva. of Young People, Kazakh Acade- introduced Nov. 1 at the country’s territory of the partner country. Their participation testifies to erek and Khan Shatyr because “Children are striving to this. my of Arts and International Union 11 airports, reported sputniknews. Qatar Airways is one of the their great interest in Kazakhstan, their architecture is unique,” said Children want to visit many coun- of Educator-Artists representative kz. Negotiations between the coun- world’s largest airlines with a fleet said Deputy Minister of Foreign her father Yalcin Dogan. tries. They liked Astana (Nur- office in the country. tries’ civil aviation authorities con- of 233 aircraft. The airline, which cluded Nov. 8. last year transported more than 29 Qatar Civil Aviation Administra- million passengers, has its main tion President Abdullah Nasser Turki transit hub in Doha’s Hamad Inter- al-Subai, Kazakh Ministry of Indus- national Airport. try and Infrastructure Development “The agreement was reached Shalabai breeding farm renews Akbas Civil Aviation Committee Chair within the framework of the open Talgat Lastayev, Kazakh Ambassa- skies regime implemented in Ka- dor to Qatar Askar Shokybayev and zakhstan,” reported the Kazakh Civil representatives of Qatar Airways, Air Aviation Committee press service. cow breed line, boosts local welfare Astana and the Almaty Airport par- Lastayev said the open skies re- ticipated in the talks. gime will attract new passengers, Job opportunities at Shalabai “The first flights between Nur- reaching approximately 20 million By Aidana Yergaliyeva farm have attracted many who left Sultan and Doha will be launched by 2038. Authorities expect it will the village to seek employment in in December. This will allow pas- increase competition between carri- NUR-SULTAN – Shalabai big cities and nearby towns. The sengers from Kazakhstan to travel ers and reduce ticket costs. breeding farm has resurrected the farm also works to build the public to 160 destinations around the The airports in Aktau, Almaty, Kazakh Akbas cow breed in the good and help vulnerable families. world,” said Qatar Airways Senior Karaganda, Kokshetau, Pavlodar, namesake village of its origin and The farm is scheduled to open a Vice President Fathi Atti. Petropavlovsk, Semey, Shymkent, rejuvenated life in the dying town 200-seat ceremonial hall Nov. 15 The agreement provides for sev- Taraz, Ust-Kamenogorsk and the through many farm projects. Gen- in Shalabai village. en passenger flights between the capital have already launched the eral Director Kuanysh Suleimenov “As of today, we have in- cities per week, as well as seven regime for foreign companies. It will built the farm almost from scratch, vested around 45 million tenge weekly cargo flights from the capi- last for three years with the possibil- driven by, as he put it, a sense of (US$115,682). For what do we do tal and Almaty to Doha. ity of an extension. “responsibility to one’s mother- it? (We do it) so that in our local- land and a dream.” ity, the population would have an

With a degree in history and Photosafari.KZ facebook page. Photo credit: opportunity to have celebrations. years of teaching experience, Akbas breed cows. There is a big population, almost THINGS TO WATCH & Suleimenov never doubted his around 2,000. But this population ability to revitalise an entire ani- has never had a building where PLACES TO GO mal husbandry area. the fine work of the local Soviet animal husbandries each keep a they could have funerals, wed- “I decided that genetically in breeding plant. The facility began minimum of 50-100 cattle. dings etc.,” said Suleimenov. ASTANA BALLET the blood of every Turkic ethnos, breeding Kazakh Akbas in the The chamber assists its mem- Shalabai has annual projects that Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. Beautiful Korea. Dynamic including a Kazakh, there sits a 1930s and registered it in 1949-50. ber farms in conducting breed se- encourage locals to improve their gene with knowledge of animal The domestic breed, which spread lection work, solving veterinary lives and give hope to their futures. Busan, concert husbandry. Kazakhs always knew quickly and was recognised across problems, registering cows’ docu- The enterprise began gift housing there is a need to remember seven the Soviet Union, reached nearly ments and developing marketing for six large, low-income families RITZ-CARLTON ASTANA generations of their family and two million. Akbas were lost, un- strategies. It also provides educa- in 2018. Now, seven families are Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. Pianist Denis Stelmakh then create marriages. They did fortunately, with the collapse of tional seminars and encourages its waiting for Nov. 22 to receive the not create incest marriages. So, the the union in the 1990s. farmers to “participate in all kinds keys to their new future homes. presents neoclassical concert livestock breeding… The livestock “So, I just decided that we must of exhibitions,” said Suleimenov. Suleimenov estimated the hous- breeding is about a lack of incest. respect the memory of our ancestors “Last time, during the second ing cost at 14-15 million tenge BARYS ARENA who lived here and worked and la- Meat tour in Kokshetau, several Therefore, I decided that I have it (US$35,990-US$38,560). Nov. 22 at 7.30 p.m. HC Barys – HC Ak Bars, Kazan in my genes,” he told The Astana boured. I dedicated my life to bring cow breeds participated – Her- In addition, the farm has en- Times in an exclusive interview. back the past glory and past great- efords, Anguses, Ankol and Akbas. couraged studies of the district’s Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. HC Barys – HC Amur Shalabai breeds Bais sheep and ness of this breed exactly on its orig- The best breed among those pre- school children for the last five Khabarovsk Zhabe steppe horses, but the main inal and historical land,” he said. sented was recognised to be the bull years. Shalabai grants stipends to focus is Kazakh Akbas (white- Suleimenov and other likeminded of Kazakh Akbas. In other words, students with excellent academic ASTANA OPERA headed) cows. The enterprise individuals have raised the number we try to popularise the breed in the performance. picked the breed as its primary of Akbas to more than 300,000. He country so that the farmers would “This sum always varies, i.e. Nov. 22, 23 Coppélia, ballet stock for “a historical necessity,” chairs the Akbas National Cham- buy and raise exactly this breed. increases with the increasing num- at 7 p.m., 6 p.m. he said. ber, the 270-member organisation Why? Exactly because this breed bers of A-grade students. Once in Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. Beethoven’s music, concert Born and raised in Shalabai supporting breeding and sustaining has adapted to local severe climatic one school of Shalabai, for exam- village in the East Kazakhstan animal husbandry farms. In addi- conditions. The uniqueness of the ple, there were 30 such students. Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. La Traviata, opera Region, Suleimenov witnessed tion, approximately 1,000 private breed is in this,” he added. Continued on Page B2 B2 NATION&CAPITAL PEOPLE

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 Nazarbayev’s peace-loving policies unified society despite ethnic diversity, says Azerbaijani community leader is to show your culture, traditions culture and tradition, said Agayev. tournaments. The Khazar ensem- the community celebrates Azer- and customs and learn Kazakh A person of any age group would ble that participates in national baijani national holidays, such as culture, traditions and customs. find his or her peers within the and city events became the cen- Remembrance Day (Feb. 29) and Kazakhstan is a tolerant country community. tre’s visiting card. Unity Day (Dec. 31). thanks to Nazarbayev’s peace-lov- The centre has offered Sun- Khazar also has a Council of Azerbaijanis also share in the ing policies. The peaceful coun- day school for children since its Elders, whose members are hon- five-day Kazakh Nauryz (March try that we have today is due to founding. The curriculum includes ourable members of the Azerbai- 22) celebration, although they his merit and his great work,” he disciplines such as Azerbaijani jani diaspora. They have informal start to rejoice on Novruz Bairam noted. language, literature, folklore and gatherings in restaurants and cafés (Iranian New Year) and continue Agayev’s chairmanship path history. featuring national cuisine. for the entire month. People do is similar to the politician he ad- The centre also formed a youth Fifty individuals are always in- chores, plant trees, sew new dress- mires. He has been re-elected eve- wing to involve more youngsters volved in the centre’s activities, es, paint eggs, bake national pas- ry five years since the centre was in its activities through free Ka- while nearly 500 visit periodically tries and believe the festive table established in 2000 and has been zakh and Azerbaijani language to enjoy cultural events. In addi- should always have seven differ- an APK member since 2001. courses and organising football tion to regular Kazakh holidays, ent dishes. “This is the trust of my people. I am grateful to them. Allah will- ing, next year I will assign another person from the youth to chair the centre,” he said.

Photo credit: Sergey Nagaibekov. Sergey Photo credit: Khazar was one of several ethno cultural centres that moved to the Khazar ethno cultural centre Chair and APK member Vidadi Agayev. purpose-built Dostyq Uii (Friend- ship House) on July 1, 2018. Kazakhstan (APK), in an exclu- “The most important thing is By Aidana Yergaliyeva sive interview with The Astana that people come, remember their Times. history, their culture, maybe lan- NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan is Agayev stressed the importance guages. (This building is here) to not a foreign land for the nearly of First President Nursultan Naz- make everyone comfortable, so 7,000 ethnic Azerbaijanis living arbayev’s contribution in estab- that there is a place where we gath- in the capital, who embrace their lishing the Kazakhstan everyone er, where we remember, where we identity in the many events and knows today. It is a country with communicate,” said Nazarbayev activities organised by the city’s Khazar ethno cultural centre. They feel an affinity for the Kazakh “Our people, we live here as in our own steppes, extending their friendship with the 137 ethnic groups living home. There is nothing like (the idea) that I in the country. am an Azerbaijani who lives on Kazakh land. “Our people, we live here as in our own home. There is nothing Kazakhs and Azerbaijanis, we are almost one like (the idea) that I am an Azer- baijani who lives on Kazakh land. people.” Kazakhs and Azerbaijanis, we are almost one people. I am an Azeri a community that tolerates dif- during the opening ceremony, re- Turkic person and it is a very big ferences in ethnic origins and re- ported 24.kz. happiness for me to live in my ligious beliefs. The assembly is Similar to other ethnic associa- brotherly Turkic land,” said Vi- among Nazarbayev’s initiatives tions in Kazakhstan, Khazar cul- dadi Agayev, chair of the Khazar through which he seeks to unite tural centre gathers ethnic Azer- ethno cultural centre and member people of all ethnicities. baijanis through its many events of the Assembly of the People of “The aim of the cultural centre and activities that promote their During Khazar ethno cultural centre’s preparations for Novruz Bairam (Iranian New Year). Shalabai breeding farm... Georgian writer Continued from Page B1 “Despite that fact, (you) can’t right, should get the leading place stop. (You) still have to do some- in the world with their achieve- Then after the introduction of thing, create. The main thing is to ments, their knowledge and their releases book the stipend, the quantity of the stu- create. When a person will pursue skills. But all of these qualities dents doubled. The quality of stud- it purposefully, there is an idiom in our youth should direct to the ies in the school improved to the ‘drops of water can pierce rocks.’ prosperity of the motherland. point it became first or second in Eventually, I think if a person will Each of them. It is not necessar- about Kazakhstan the district UNT (United National go purposefully and will believe in ily a heroic deed as once done by Testing) results,” he said. something that he wants to achieve Bauyrzhan Momyshuly or Man- Shalabai village is an outstand- and cherish his dreams, then, even- shuk Mametova. It is enough that ing example of the way an invest- tually, everything will work out,” each time in their workplaces, ment in goodwill and patriotic he said. in their villages and cities, they feelings can change people’s lives. Suleimenov believes the young- will be decent, honest, affable, In 2019, Kazakhstan cut the sub- Kuanysh Suleimenov er generation will take his efforts kind and outgoing and with their sidies that have been supporting to new heights. every action will contribute to livestock breeding businesses. The subsidies, such as illness, theft and “Kazakh youth are very active the prosperity of our country,” he field faces many risks in addition to the human factor, said Suleimenov. and worthy youth who, in their said. SOS Children’s Village celebrates Photo credit: 24.kz. Photo credit:

relocation. The future writer spent 25 years By Yelena Levkovich his entire childhood in the country. Continued from Page A1 “All my stories are real. We had NUR-SULTAN – Georgian nothing at that time and Kazakhs “I visited orphanages and chil- writer Vakhtang Gogoladze pre- sheltered us. I still remember one old dren there are different. Look into sented his book “There, in Ka- man who had sweets in his pocket the eyes of our children; these are zakhstan” Oct. 31 in Tbilisi, re- for every Georgian child. When he happy eyes, because they live in a ported zakon.kz. died, all the kids who had gotten happy, loving family. That is our candies from him came to say good- formula,” he added. bye. Everybody was crying. So how Each of the three villages has The Kazakh Embassy could I not love these people? They Family Support Centres, which in Georgia assisted did a lot for us. For many years I felt help, educate and guide both foster obliged to show my gratitude in any and biological parents who wish in translating and way; my nation should know who to have their children returned to the Kazakh people are. I am a little them. During three years in the publishing the book bit Kazakh inside, too,” he said. capital, the centre aided 86 families and the presentation The Kazakh Embassy in Georgia and 165 children. Samruk Kazyna assisted in translating and publish- Sovereign Wealth Fund subsidises became a meeting ing the book and the presentation the project that tries to reunite chil- became a meeting place for like dren with their biological parents by place for like minds minds from both countries. helping the adults financially and from both countries. “In September, I visited the psychologically. This year, six chil- First Asian Writers Forum in dren were returned to their families. Zhanar Rakhimbayeva and her children. Nur-Sultan, where we concluded “We help families not only from come foster parents or who already ter care) like a job; she does all that mothers and fathers. If a couple The work is devoted to the coun- an agreement on further coopera- the village, but also from the city; have children in foster care. None of as a mum, with love. We are all here has successfully raised their own try’s hospitality and kindness, tion among Kazakh and Georgian families in difficult situations. We its foster parents has yet to return a thanks to our mum, her effort. We children, they are eligible to partici- bringing together short stories writers. Next year, we are going do not give children anything ex- child. are a very happy family; to be hon- pate. The Seidakhmetovs decided about times when ethnic Kazakhs to publish a book written in both traordinary, we give them what they As a part of the tour, journalists est, we do everything together, we to become involved and now have supported forced migrants and languages. I think, the best way of deserve – a family, care and oppor- met with two families. Zhanar Ra- watch TV, play games. Everything four foster children. The couple has helped them overcome difficulties interethnic communication is the tunities to grow,” said SOS Chil- khimbayeva worked as a SOS moth- is really cool,” said her daughter In- been together for 38 years and has in their new environment. language of poetry, because only dren’s Village Sponsorship Coordi- er for more than 20 years and had dira. their own adult children who have Gogoladze’s parents came to a poet always tries to speak about nator Aigul Kussainova. 12 foster children, some of whom In 2017, the village implemented their own families. They help their Kazakhstan in the 1930s after they peace, love, kindness and future,” The centre also has a Foster Par- already have their own children. a pilot programme of two-parent parents with their new siblings, visit were deported from their historical noted Georgian Writers’ Union ent School for those who wish to be- “My mum does not treat this (fos- families, so children would have them and take them for walks. land during the period of forced head Makvala Gonashvili. B3 NATION&CAPITAL CULTURE

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 Almaty hosts fourth European Film Festival Dimash Kudaibergen to tion/14 plus competition. The film is the story of loneliness, first love, spread Kazakh culture in disappointments, challenges and life victories and he noted the way he has been influenced by other Central Asian filmmakers. New York City concert “As a student I was impressed by Sergei Dvortsevoy’s film ‘Bread Day.’ Later, I watched his brilliant film ‘Tulpan,’” he said. “Recently, I had a chance to work in a jury to- gether with legendary Russian ac- tress Yelena Tsyplakova and I got a chance to watch the great film ‘Woodpeckers Don’t Get Head- aches’ directed by Dinara Asanova from Kyrgyzstan. It is a coincidence, but a few weeks before I was invited to Kazakhstan, I watched ‘Reed Par- adise,’ a film by Yelena Tsyplakova that was shot in the Kazakh steppe. So, in one way or another, Central Asian films have always been pre-

Photo credit: European Union Delegation in Kazakhstan. European Photo credit: sent in my filmmaker’s life.” During his master class, Vimba L-R: Head of EU Mission to Kazakhstan Sven-Olov Carlsson and directors Renars Vimba and Caroline Thirion. suggested Kazakh students make films only about themes and events The goal of the festival is to pre- the educational component of the that really resonate in them and be By Zhanna Shayakhmetova sent the best premieres of European festival, providing young Kazakh honest and bold. cultural heritage, raise the general filmmakers a place for meetings “Mbudha,” presented on the last NUR-SULTAN – The European public’s interest in cinematography and to experience sharing. I am day of the festival, tells the story Union Delegation to Kazakhstan art and enhance international coop- glad that this festival contributes to of Laudisoit’s expedition to Congo presented the fourth European Film eration, reported the EU mission’s the development of the film market to bring back evidence of the pres- Festival Nov. 5-7 in Almaty. press service. and has become a platform for the ence of a rich and rare biodiversity The programme included 16 Head of the EU Mission to Ka- presentation of the best European in need of protection. The film won films produced by European Union zakhstan Ambassador Sven-Olov movies,” he said. the Les Clefs de l’Aventure Festival (EU) member states. Special guests Carlsson noted at the Nov. 5 open- The films were selected in coop- 2019 award in Grenoble, France. included directors Caroline Thirion ing ceremony that the audience eration with Cineuropa, the Euro- The festival also featured (Belgium) and Renars Vimba (Lat- would have an opportunity to ex- pean cinema portal, and most were “Bloody Milk,” which received via), who taught master classes perience the richness of European co-produced with several European three Cesar Awards, “Diamantino,” on pitching ideas and producing cultural diversity in different film countries. which won the Cannes Critics’ Ministry of Culture and Sports films and documentaries, and Anne genres, the interesting stories and The festival opened with Vim- Week Grand Prize, “The Vice of By Aidana Yergaliyeva entrusted younger Kazakh profes- Laudisoit (Belgium), whose travels plots they present and the variety of ba’s debut “Mellow Mud,” which Hope,” which earned the David di sionals of an average age of 25 to in Africa are presented in Thirion’s languages spoken by the actors. received the Berlin Film Festival Donatello award, and many other NUR-SULTAN – While Dimash organise the concert, the ministry documentary “Mbudha.” “This year we tried to strengthen Crystal Bear Award in the Genera- films. Dears (the term for fans of Kazakh said in a statement. Kudaibergen singer Dimash Kudaibergen) wait also praised the degree of their for Kudaibergen’s Arnau tour EN- preparedness. VOY solo concert in New York “I would like to note that eve- Dec. 10, a team of young Kazakh ryone involved in this project is a professionals combine their efforts true professional,” he said. DosStar Operetta and Musical Festival to make the show unforgettable. Kuanysh Beken and Arsen Im- This time, Kudaibergen will enov, for example, choreographed gather his fans at the Barclays the dances of the Arnau tour EN- Centre arena with a 19,000-seat VOY. This should make an inter- takes places in Karaganda region capacity. Concert ticket sales start- esting combination with Beken’s ed Sept. 13. hip-hop and Imenov’s contempo- By Yelena Levkovich The Arnau tour ENVOY will rary backgrounds. bring the best from the singer’s Ten Kazakh dancers, including NUR-SULTAN – The Oct. 25- June 29 ARNAU concert pro- Dancing on TNT television pro- 27 ninth international DosStar Op- gramme in Nur-Sultan. “Arnau” is ject finalist Alexander Lee, will be eretta and Musical Festival opened Kazakh for a dedication – meaning at the concert. Lee also performed with the “Love under cover” per- the concert will be about the art- solo during the Arnau concert in formance at the Temirtau Palace of ist’s dedication to his motherland. Nur-Sultan. Culture, reported inform.kz. The The Kazakh Ministry of Culture The DQ band unique multi-in- play was presented by the actors of and Sports is organising the event strumentalists will be in charge of the Omsk State Musical Theatre. as part of the Kazakh Culture Days music. “We sent the sheet music to the in the United States. The addition “The versatility of the profes- Karaganda Musical Comedy thea- of ENVOY is, therefore, to signify sionals working on the creation tre in advance, enabling the local the singer’s persona as an ambas- of this space show is a reflection orchestra to learn the parties and sador of Kazakh culture and music of the personality of Dimash – be ready to work with us. It is an to the world. holistic and versatile. The organ- interesting experience both for the “I am happy to demonstrate our isers of the show are sure that the Kazakh theatre and ours. We feel culture to the world through the work of their team will be highly satisfied with such collaboration,” Arnau tour ENVOY show. Spec- appreciated by the audience,” ac- said Omsk State Musical Theatre tators of the concert in New York cording to the ministry’s state- Director Nelly But. will be able to get acquainted with ment. German mezzo soprano Su- the original Kazakh art in a mod- Many talented Kazakh youth zanne Heinzmann came to Ka- ern interpretation. That is what we also produced the promo video and zakhstan for the first time. She ac- are currently working on with our posters to promote the show. cepted the invitation with a view entire team,” said Kazakh singer According to the ministry’s to visiting a new country and com- Dimash Kudaibergen, reported in- statement, in addition to Arnau paring the way the abroad theatres form.kz. tour ENVOY, the New York au- work. inform.kz. Photo credit: Also the ministry’s press ser- dience can also enjoy the perfor- “I noticed in Karaganda all the conducted a master class on vo- tunity for artist to interact with gift- and we are getting acquainted with vice said that the motif of the new mance of the Astana Ballet Theatre citizens are very friendly and will- cals. ed colleagues from other countries. Serbian and German soloists,” said show will be the cosmic theme of troupe. ing to help. I felt really excited be- “That was the class for profes- “Dialogue of cultures is the main Head of Musical Comedy Theatre the infinity of the universe. The Kudaibergen also prepares many fore upcoming performances with sional performers. It is easier than purpose of the festival. Since the Kazakhstan and Honoured worker show will feature both old hits and shows in Russia. The next so will foreign actors. Now, I see all the coaching students. Mostly, it is just moment of establishing more than Amantai Ibrayev. new songs created specifically for be Nov. 29 in St. Petersburg. Rus- participants are professionals,” giving some practical advice, nu- 500 representatives of musical The first DosStar festival, initi- this programme. Kudaibergen will sian but it says will also have op- said the German singer. ances, rather than common train- theatres from 15 states have be- ated by the Karaganda Musical perform songs in Kazakh, English, portunity to see him in his Febru- Serbia National Theatre’s lead- ing,” said the soloist. Yatich also come its participants. This year the Comedy Theatre, took place in Russian and Chinese. ary tour in Krasnodar, Kazan and ing soloist Branislav Yatich also noted the festival offers the oppor- festival geography has expanded, Karaganda in 2012. In the Year of the Youth, the Ekaterinburg. Golden Man shines in Athens and cultural heritage. As the Kazakh pieces including clothing, jewellery, By Galiya Khassenkhanova national symbol, Altyn Adam is at décor and household utensils. the centre with 144 additional items The exhibition in Athens will pre- NUR-SULTAN – The Epigraphic from National Museum finds. sent the reconstructed Golden Man Museum in Athens, Greece, present- Altyn Adam was discovered in clothing embroidered with golden ed The Procession of Altyn Adam in 1969 by Kemal Akishev, the plaques and a head garment, a spe- (Golden Man) Nov. 11 through the founder of Kazakh archaeology, as cific conical shape characteristic World’s Museums, reported ten- he conducted excavations nearby of a certain Saka tribe, with golden grinews.kz. The exhibitio will run Almaty. He found the grave of a plaques shaped like arrows, snow through Dec. 11. young (approximately 17-18 year leopards, argali, horses and birds. The display, organised by the old) Saka king in the Issyk kurgan In addition, the museum will dis- Kazakh National Museum, is part in attire covered with golden piec- play a collection of early Iron Age of The Great Steppe: History and es; hence the name Golden Man. (fifth-fourth century BCE) archae- Culture exhibition. Since May The Saka (mighty men in Per- ological findings discovered with 2018, the exhibit has travelled sian) was an ancient tribe, a branch Altyn Adam in his grave. A silver throughout the world, visiting of Scythian culture that lived in cup inscribed in runic writing, one Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, North the eastern Eurasian steppes circa of the oldest written alphabets, has Macedonia, Poland, Russia, South fourth-third century BCE. a special place in the exhibit. Korea, Turkey and Uzbekistan. It Altyn Adam was recognised as the The ancient and medieval art master- departed its last destination, Ma- discovery of the century, with some pieces presented in the display are only laysia, on Oct.31. naming him “Kazakh Tutankha- a small part of the works by nameless The exhibit acquaints foreign audi- mun.” As they excavated, archaeolo- masters reflecting the original heritage ences with Kazakhstan’s rich historic gists found more than 4,000 golden altynadamworld.com. Photo credit: of the Eurasian steppe culture. B4 NATION&CAPITAL COUNTRY

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 Akmola Region experiences 106 percent Mandatory schooling economic growth in first three quarters of 2019 to be increased from 11 first, due to the sectors of the create 3,500 new jobs. Nineteen Borovoye resort area is among By Nazira Kozhanova real sector – in industry, growth are included in the industrialisa- the akimat’s (administration) pri- of 102.4 percent; in agriculture, tion roadmap. orities, due to the significance of NUR-SULTAN – The Akmola 106.5 percent and in construction, The agro industrial complex tourism. Construction is under- years to 12 by 2021 Region achieved 106 percent in 118.1 percent. The volume of in- is another driver of the region’s way on three projects – AQBU- economic growth in the first three vestments received in fixed assets economy, said Marzhikpayev. RA Resort, a modern family-type quarters of 2019, said Akim (Gov- in the Akmola Region increased Despite adverse weather condi- complex; a cottage town on Lake ernor) Yermek Marzhikpayev at 9.5 percent compared with last tions, Akmola’s gross grain har- Shchuchye involving United the Oct. 28 Central Communica- year. At the same time, the share vest was five million tonnes, with Arab Emirates investors, and the tion Service press conference. of private investment increased an average yield of 11.5 hundred- village Promenade project. “In the region in many areas of up to 82 percent,” he noted. weights per hectare. Tourism will receive new im- activity, according to the results Industrialisation remains the In animal husbandry, the region petus once the the Shchuchinsk- of nine months of this year, posi- key to economic diversifica- has the country’s largest potential Zerenda highway connecting the tive results were achieved. The tion, with 60 industrial pro- for livestock feeding. Maintain- two large vacation areas is built. main indicator, which is short- jects currently being executed ing up to 32,000 head of cattle Repairing roads, water and heat term economic growth for the re- in the region. The new projects at one time has been achieved supply networks as part of the porting period, amounted to 106 are expected to contribute ap- by increasing feedlot capacity by Auyl-El Besіgi special project is percent (fourth place in Kazakh- proximately 400 million tenge 10,000 head. planned next year at Zerenda re-

stan). The growth was ensured (US$457,778) to its economy and Developing the Shchuchinsk- sort. Kazangapov for tengrinews.kz. Turar Photo credit:

teachers and the release of new By Nazira Kozhanova textbooks. As indicated in the na- tional plan, 12-year education will Nation celebrates Saken Seifullin’s 125th birthday NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan be introduced after all classes have plans to gradually introduce 12 switched to the new programme. anov Kokshetau State University, ously whipped 10,000 litres of years of mandatory schooling, said There are also several transition By Galiya Khassenkhanova where Akmola Region Akim (Gov- kumys (fermented mare’s milk) Minister of Education and Science options… The transition should ernor) Yermek Marzhikpayev an- in 1,000 special tanks. The record Askhat Aimagambetov Oct. 20, re- be smooth when the children go to NUR-SULTAN – Cities across nounced that a Tursinbek Kakishev was achieved with the number of ported tengrinews.kz. first grade and already know that Kazakhstan celebrated the 125th Centre will open on the premises of tanks, amount of milk and number “We have an 11-year educa- they will study for 12 years. Our birthday Oct. 15 of poet, enlight- the university. Kakishev, a PhD in of people in attendance. tion today, both de jure and de landmark is 2021. We are planning ener and politician Saken Seifullin. philology, is the author of 16 books Seifullin was a pioneer of mod- facto. Updated programmes were and are now laying in the draft Karaganda, Kokshetau and the on Seifullin, making his biography ern Kazakh literature. He was the approved in 2015 and then the national programme,” said Aim- capital hosted the biggest events. one of the most researched of Ka- founder of the Kazakh Writers Un- programmes of an 11-year-old agambetov. The three cities held conferences, zakh writers and placing him on par ion, first chair of the Kazakh So- school were approved. Currently, Kazakh children may start first aityses (traditional improvisational with Abai Kunanbayev. viet Socialistic Republic People’s updated programmes are being grade at age six or seven. The new composing contests) and concerts to Seifullin, who spent his youth Commissars Council, one of the introduced. Ninety-five percent of programme would require them commemorate his life and work. His in Kokshetau, wrote more than 20 heads of the Kazakh youth cultural all the changes have already been to begin at six, which would help descendants attended festivities ded- poems about the city. As a result, and educational society and presi- approved. Next year, the transition them to avoid graduating from icated to their well-known ancestor. many people think that he was dent of the Kyzylorda People En- to 11th grade is being planned (for high school at an older age. “This year, we are celebrating Saken Seifullin born there, although he was born lightenment Institute. updated training),” he noted. “Everything is regulated by the the 125th anniversary of three ti- in Karaganda, 500 kilometres to Seifullin was also a supporter The transition to 12-year educa- law on education. It says that today tans of Kazakh literature – Saken life of our ancestors, the hardships the south, according to poet and of the Russian Revolution and ad- tion will coincide with changing [the minimum age for elementary Seifullin, Beimbet Mailin and of their lives, revolutions, revolts Saken Seifullin Museum Director vocate for Kazakh independence the Kazakh language from the Cy- school admission] is six years old. Iliyas Zhansugirov. Their works and other historical events,” said Nesipbek Aituly. from Russia. During Stalin’s Great rillic to the Latin alphabet, allow- More than 80 percent of children have always been popular because Aigul Sabitova, head of the Kok- Zhanaarka, Seifullin’s birth- Terror he was termed an “enemy of ing textbooks to be prepared in ad- already go to school at the age of they reflected the Kazakh identity, shetau Culture and Language De- place in the Karaganda Region, the people,” nationalist and threat vance. The additional year was not six. Gradually, from year to year the love of the motherland, the re- velopment Department. celebrated the anniversary by set- and, along with many other rep- added previously due to the need this figure is increasing. Those chil- spect for traditions, the native lan- One of the events was a confer- ting a Guinness World Record. resentatives of the Kazakh intelli- to prepare the school infrastructure dren who went to school at the age guage, the spirit of patriotism, the ence of Seifullin scholars at Ualikh- A thousand people simultane- gentsia, he was executed in 1938. for the switch. of six, when they finish school, they “If we were going to enter the will still be 17 years old. In prin- 12th grade now without any pre- ciple, this was the case when the liminary preparation, then we children studied for 11 years and would face big problems: the load started school at seven. Therefore, (of the change) on the infrastruc- the age difference is levelled,” he Local government, entrepreneurs plan to build ture of schools, the training of added, according to Forbes.kz cannabis textile factory in Almaty region 5G to be implemented By Yelena Levkovich NUR-SULTAN – Officials in the in Nur-Sultan, Almaty and Almaty Region recently agreed to assist Kazakh and U.S. entrepre- neurs establish a cannabis textile plant in the region. The plant’s Shymkent by 2021 products will be exported to China former] expo; in 2022, 5G should and Europe. Staff Report appear at the airport, train station, Almaty Region Akim (Gover- large shopping centres and venues. nor) Amandyk Batalov recently NUR-SULTAN – A 5G network Next, in 2023, work will be car- accepted a proposal to assist will be implemented in the capital ried out to introduce 5G in all re- Elaxima Tech Style, along with by 2021, Minister of Digital De- gional centres of the country,” said U.S. partners, to create a cannabis velopment, Innovations and Aero- Zhumagaliyev. textiles facility in Taldykorgan, re- space Industry Askar Zhumagali- According to the plan, once the ported kapital.kz. yev said at the Oct. 1 government work is successfully completed, 97 Fibres made from technical can- meeting. percent of the population will have nabis are high quality and durable. “According to the President’s access to broadband Internet by

They can be used in medicine, kursiv.kz. Photo credit: order, work is underway to intro- the end of 2022. construction, furniture as well as duce a 5G network in Kazakhstan. “For the remaining three percent garment and food manufacturing. find a construction site with the in- required climate conditions for tares with cannabis and have re- The roadmap was approved. Test- of the population, satellite technol- At the same time, the technical frastructure to support the produc- cannabis cultivation, said Dep- cently produced their first fabric. ing of 5G mobile communications ogy will be available. This will type of the herb contains practical- tion and shipment of the textiles. uty Akim (Governor) Serikzhan At the first stage of the project has already finished in Nur-Sultan contribute to reducing the digital ly no cannabinoids, said Director The issue of allocating irrigated Beskempirov. they need to build 2,000 square and Almaty and we plan to hold it divide between the cities and the of Yessenov Lab High-Tech Sci- lands would be addressed coopera- This project is the latest attempt metres-building with access to rail in Shymkent soon. Based on the villages. It will also provide Ka- entific Centre Sultan Kunadilov. tively by regional farmers, he noted. to stimulate the cannabis-process- and road networks. For the next test results, the analysis of the pos- zakh residents with the opportu- Thus, recycled cannabis can create To help find a site to build the ing industry in Kazakhstan. Two step the enterprise plans to culti- sibilities of using the technology in nity to fully use digital technolo- a fabric as good as linen. plant, the company will need to years ago, the KazHemp company vate the cannabis by themselves on the development of the Internet of gies, which would give an impetus Batalov urged officials to help present information concerning planted approximately 600 hec- the irrigated lands needed for that. Things (IoT), telemedicine, digiti- to the development of the Kazakh sation of industry and smart cities economy,” he added. will be performed,” he added. 5G, the fifth generation of - cel Due to the large investment re- lular technology, is designed to quired for the first stage, 5G tech- increase speed, reduce latency and nology will initially be implement- improve the flexibility of wire- Kazakhstan plans to develop ed in cities of national significance less services. 5G technology has a – Almaty, Shymkent and the capital. theoretical peak speed of 20 Gbps “In the capital, the introduc- (billions of bits per second); the tion of 5G technology by the end peak speed of 4G is one Gbps, its brand in global meat market of 2021 is planned at Nazarbayev making the former twenty times “Today the Kazakh Whitehe- “Farmers love this cattle species in 80 percent of cases we get the University and the [grounds of the faster, reported cisco.com. By Yelena Levkovich aded breed is the largest one in for its reliability – the cows stand our meat of Kazakh Whiteheaded, but the country, both among pedigree climate peculiarities very well. Also, just a few of us know about this. NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh entre- breeds and commercial cattle. Ap- they adapt easily and show strong re- That’s why we want to popularise preneurs plan to promote their own proximately 230,000 head are reg- productive capacities,” he said. the brand. Kazakh citizens should breed of cattle starting next year istered through the chamber, being The name was not given randomly, know that they can buy marbled through the Kazakh Whiteheaded bred officially by more than 300 said Matakbayev, as breeders want meat at an affordable price,” he Breed International Council. farmers across the country. This is to increase international recognition added. Plans to create the council began the most common breed,” he said. of the Kazakh meat brand. He noted Last year Kazakhstan exported after a memorandum was signed The breed was produced by Sovi- the council project will advance the nearly 33,000 tonnes of meat to involving five-seven states, said et scientists in the mid-20th century cows’ genetics on the world stage, 11 countries, including approxi- Kazakh Whiteheaded Breed Na- based on aboriginal cattle and by adding Argentina, Azerbaijan, Kyr- mately 20,000 tonnes of beef. The tional Chamber Executive Direc- implementing the Hereford breed gyzstan, Mongolia and Russia are Ministry of Agriculture intends to tor Dauren Matakbayev at the gene pool, noted Matakbayev. interested in the breed. increase the production of marbled KazAgro/KazFarm 2019 interna- Thus, the cattle have inherited the “(When) ordering steaks or meat, said Vice Minister Gulmira tional exhibition. best features of both varieties. other meat dishes in restaurants, Issayeva in April. B5 NATION&CAPITAL SOCIETY

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 Training, lecture series launches Young scholars change to help parents with sex education science perceptions tiative includes a free online pro- trash. She and her colleague won limits young people’s educational By Galiya Khassenkhanova gramme, composed of five classes a Soros Foundation grant to fund and economic capacities and often and live lectures, which will be their research. leads to domestic violence against NUR-SULTAN – Karlygash offered beginning in December “We came to the conclusion that women. through blog Kabatova, the founder of UyatE- 2019. The aim is to create a parent we do not have proper sex edu- “We believe the idea of gender mes.kz (Not Shameful), and her community where they can discuss cation. Schools do not have sex equality is close to each parent in colleagues, speaking at an Oct. the issues. education classes. They say that the context of the ability of every 29 press breakfast, announced the “When my daughter came to parents should take care of this, girl or boy to protect themselves launch of new training and lectures me and said that she understood but parents often either are not from sexual abuse,” notes the Uyat for parents to aid them in dealing how babies appear in bellies, I was competent enough on this ques- Emes press release. with questions of sex education shocked and did not know how to tion or find it difficult or shame- The project seeks to show par- and their children’s health. talk about it. I started gathering ful to talk about sex. That leaves ents the correlation between gen- Uyat Emes began last year as a information and understood that children with the Internet, but it is der equality and the right to sexual website with articles for parents the problem, first of all, is in me, hard to find quality information, reproductive health and how these and teenagers on topics such as because I needed to understand my especially if you do not know how concepts can teach their children sexual health, healthy relation- attitude towards sex before I could to phrase questions,” she said. safe behaviour. ships and consent. The notion of explain it to her. That is why I de- In conducting focus groups in One of the possible future goals uyat (shame) is deep in the Kazakh cided to work with parents,” said five cities with teenagers and par- is introducing comprehensive sex culture and forbids talking about Shanazarova. ents, Kabatova learned the teens education in schools that would be anything related to sex, resulting in Her experience showed parents only information source is often scientific, professional and long- society ignoring sexual health and are not willing to pay for or attend pornography. The medium does term, without shaming or forbid- education, the activists believe. her sessions, arguing they already not portray a healthy image, as ding. The website operates in Kazakh know everything about the topic, participants frequently have un- “Because forbidding does not and Russian, which is especially but are willing to send their chil- protected sex, are violent and sim- work,” said Kabatova helpful for Kazakh speakers, al- dren. The adults’ attitudes, how- ply do not reflect real life. While people have become more lowing them to find reliable infor- ever, are important in building an Sexual literacy positively and open in discussing sex since 2016, mation when so little is available. understanding of sexual behaviour. directly affects a girl’s or woman’s it is still difficult to gain access to “We noticed from the beginning Their negative reactions often re- ability to say “no” to unwanted at- children and teenagers in schools Amina Mirsakiyeva that parents visit the website more sult in teen issues such as hiding tention or contact, resist violence because they consider it propa- often than children,” said Tandau their pregnancies, using drugs that and use contraceptives. The lack ganda. International experience, Foundation Director Irra Bobkova. lead to miscarriages or failing to of understanding by both sexes in however, shows children educated lishes a series of posts from their She, Kabatova and psycholo- report sexual abuse. protecting their sexual/reproduc- in this area often become sexually By Zhanna Shayakhmetova private accounts usually related to gist Assel Shanazarova devised Kabatova started studying the tive rights leads to unsafe sexual active at a later age. science, the educational process or training for parents designed to accessibility of sex education to behaviour, early pregnancies and It is also hard to find funding NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh re- the countries where they complet- help them talk to their children Kazakh youth in 2016 in the hope the resulting health problems for on such a complex topic, which is searcher Amina Mirsakiyeva and ed their PhD studies and periodi- about sex, allowing them to build of understanding why so many young women and infants and the why it is important that the Canada 20 of her colleagues have launched cally about social issues. healthy body images, relationships young girls in the country leave spread of sexually transmitted dis- Fund of Local Initiatives supports an Instagram account to share their “When we speak about social and attitudes. The four-month ini- their newborns in toilets or the eases and early marriages, which the project. knowledge and experience with topics, we don’t speak about poli- like-minded women in science. tics. Mainly, we focus on gender The team, known as #KzPhDG- equality, age equality, equality for irlsUnion, is celebrating its first different nations and equality for anniversary this month. people from different social lev- The project’s main mission is to els. Everyone can do science, but Areket project offers employment to students with hearing promote science in the country and one has to take some steps towards especially to serve as a role model their dreams. We would like to for young girls to support their in- give information. We would like to impairment, opens adaptive gym in Taldykorgan terest in science, technology, engi- cover different topics and tell what neering and mathematics (STEM). we did to become scientists and we ture employment and ability to inte- tion. To date, they have recruited to create a public fund. This year, “We think that only by acting hope it will help young people in By Aidana Yergaliyeva grate into society. four groups of six children who at- we were able to finally open a full- together we can change the set up Kazakhstan,” she said. The office has cooperation agree- tend three times a week. fledged space thanks to our- par in the mind of people and we can Mirsakiyeva appreciates receiv- ments with private dental clinics in The adaptive equipment provides ticipation in the Areket project. We NUR-SULTAN – The Areket change what will happen in the fu- ing positive feedback from users, Taldykorgan such as Central Den- a means to correct motor impair- bought the necessary equipment, (Action) social entrepreneurship ture in our country,” she said in an especially when young women or tistry, Marzhan Tis and Smile. In ad- ment and stimulate physical and trained instructors and now we are development project has helped to interview for this story. mothers of young children start dition, retirees and individuals with motor development in children with ready to help special children,” she realise the ideas of the Bolashak Mirsakiyeva studied Chemical thinking about a science career. disabilities receive discounts on disabilities, said Drugaya Zhizn Di- said. Fund and Drugaya Zhizn (Another Engineering at Kazakh-British She feels the posts inspire people their services, he added. rector Kamilla Sitosmanova. Samruk Kazyna Trust allocated Life) public foundation in narrow- Technical University and received to think about international edu- Areket provided the funding to the “Being a mother of a four-year- 150 million tenge (US$386,016) ing the gap to socially integrate indi- her PhD in Material Physics at cational exchange and some have Bolashak Fund and, most important- old child with autism, I myself this year to develop the regional viduals with disabilities. Their ideas Royal Institute of Technology in even found the courage within ly, held trainings on ways to develop faced the fact that in our city there social entrepreneurship. In addition have provided jobs for students with Sweden. She continued her post- themselves to start activities they social entrepreneurship, she said. are no such centres; there is prac- to the two projects, the fund also hearing impairment and opened the doctoral studies at Sweden’s Upp- were previously only considering. The gym has qualified instructors tically no help for such children. helped to launch 23 additional pro- first adaptive gym for children with “There were many cases when trained in adaptive physical educa- Therefore, at first, the idea came up jects throughout the country. sala University. autism in Taldykorgan in the Almaty “Before we launched the pro- women hesitated to become a PhD Region. ject, I knew that my activities in- because they should do something Samruk Kazyna Trust Social Pro- spired many female researchers to support their family. But, in fact, ject Development Fund financed from Kazakhstan. Then, one of my there is no limitation on who and the projects, as they are “excellent followers started to share with me why women should do their PhD, examples of social entrepreneurship the profiles of female researchers do science. Our group is not about in action,” said the fund’s official related not only to Kazakhstan. I PhD studies; it’s more about mo- representative Miras Irgebayev, re- had an idea that we are only five tivation. We do get this feedback ported zakon.kz. or ten people and we can do some- that people start to apply for posi- “They solve the social problems thing together. At the beginning, I tions or they start to publish their of society, while ensuring their thought to make it just a one-time scientific articles because they own sustainability. In launching the activity, but while we started to read our posts,” she said. Areket project, we aimed precisely prepare it, it ended up as a small The group is open to collabora- at this,” he added. project. It is a volunteer project. tions and proposals. To become The first project hired Taldykor- We have 21 girls on our team at the part of the project, one must be a gan Higher Medical Vocational moment who would like to share woman PhD student or one who School students with hearing im- our own experience,” she noted. has defended her PhD thesis. pairments to a dental orthopae- Mirsakiyeva believes there are “You should be ready to share dics office. The idea originated in certain stereotypes and prejudices information. We expect that you 2018, when the practice opened in in Kazakh society related to the will open your Instagram ac- the city. image of scientists and she is eager count and write one post using “It is difficult for people with to change this attitude. our hashtag #KzPhDGirlsUnion. hearing impairment to find a job, as “We are young people. We do It could be some topic from the employers are often reluctant to hire see a future for science. We realise list of our posts which we already them,” said Bolashak Fund Kazakh that without science, it is impossi- posted or it could be something Society of the Deaf head Raushan ble to take a step forward in any you think is important. We usually Beksultanova. The young people society. We hope that our project contact every person who writes make dentures of varying complex- will help us in this way,” she said. anything under our hashtag,” said ity and the project supports their fu- service. press Samruk Kazyna Trust Photo credit: Every Thursday, the group pub- Mirsakiyeva. B6 NATION&CAPITAL TOURISM

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 Akmeshit Cave attracts visitors with stunning views, legends, healing properties South Kazakhstan’s climate is By Aidana Yergaliyeva hot in summer and can be a lit- tle chilly in winter. The cave, NUR-SULTAN – Akmeshit however, maintains a year-round Cave, an unusual spot with cap- temperature of 18-20 degrees tivating views accompanied by Celsius. legends, is perfect for a pilgrim’s “Going down the equipped iron journey. The cave is located 90 stairs, you find yourself in another kilometres north of Shymkent and world!” Algashov wrote. can be accessed year-round. Mulberry trees growing in the The outer entrance opened in centre of the cave create a small the early 20th century when part forest. Sun enters only in the af- of the dome collapsed. The stories ternoon. and legends surrounding it, how- One of the first things visitors ever, existed much earlier. Many notice upon nearing the cave is generations of locals told the story people lined up to enter the seven- of Akmeshit – an unusual cave eight metre crevice and make a or underground mosque without wish. Travellers may also make external exits that could only be wishes by tying a piece of cloth on accessed through underground a tree or stacking rocks. tunnels from nearby neighbour- Shiraksha (caretaker) Askar hoods. The tunnels were eventu- Rustembekov, 79, is also among ally sealed under rocks and for a the attractions that makes the ex- long time the cave was merely a perience special, reported sput- legend. niknews.kz. The kind man has Akmeshit is translated from been welcoming visitors for two Kazakh as white mosque. Locals decades, telling them stories and believe it is a sacred place that legends of Kazakh batyrs (heroes) can perform miracles in the lives who hid in the cave during the of its visitors who pray or make a Dzungar invasion and a dragon wish there. Many are women who who lived there for years. are unable to bear a child or those Entrance to the cave is free hoping to be healed of illnesses. of charge and, before escorting While there is no accurate data guests, Rustembekov instructs on tourist numbers, local resi- them on safety measures and en- dents think the figure is increasing courages wearing safety helmets each year. Preliminary informa- at all times. Visitors immediately tion from the environmental cen- The Akmeshit Cave. notice easier breathing and feel a tre shows approximately 100,000 special surge of strength as they travellers visit annually, most of travelblog.kz, called the cave “one long, 64 metres wide and 32-35 dle of the Kazakh steppes with no ceed 20 degrees. Drops of water near the cave. whom are Kazakh. There is also of the unique natural places” and metres high. hint of life on the surface. are dripping from the dome, swal- “Someone has normalised pres- interest from residents of Kyr- included it in his personal top ten “You will be amazed by the size “If there are no trees outside lows are flying and there is such sure, someone is cured of diabe- gyzstan, Russia and Uzbekistan. spots to visit in the country. of this cave; in fact, it’s rather a and the heat is 35 degrees, then a a peaceful atmosphere,” he said in tes. Many also note that they get Kazakh travel blogger Nur- One of the cave’s exceptional grotto,” he wrote. mulberry grove grows in the cave an Instagram post after visiting the a reboot of the body and get rid of zhan Algashov, in an entry in his features is its size – 162 metres The cave is an oasis in the mid- and the temperature does not ex- cave in late summer 2016. negative energy,” he said. Entrepreneur turns exploration of Alatau Daneliya Tuleshova named Mountains on motorbike into business Kazakh tourism ambassador better explore the mountain, how- “As experience shows, 30 min- By Galiya Khassenkhanova ever, the only option they found utes are enough for people to learn in the city cost approximately and to feel themselves confident NUR-SULTAN – The Alatau $100. That is when they decided on a bike. In addition, there is no Mountains, the great mountain to buy three pit bikes (a type of a traffic in the mountains and a wide range near Almaty, is the pride of motorbike). road, which gives people the feel- the city and a popular destination “In the beginning of summer ing of comfort,” he said. not only for tourists, but for locals we started biking, which drew After the coupon launched, as well. While some enjoy a re- people’s attention. Many were the phone never stopped ringing. laxed walk or cableway ride, oth- interested in where we rented the In three days, all of August was ers go for more active recreation. motorbikes. Then I thought, if booked and a week later, so was people are so interested, why not September. Using the discount, a start suggesting renting the bikes tour for two cost $18 per person. In addition to among people we know. I started With the season ending, the offer with close friends and set the price ran through Oct. 3. guiding the tour, Sali for one tour around $40, depend- Sali participated in the Almaty teaches his clients ing on the route,” he said. Chamber of Entrepreneur’s Zhas To advertise his business and Kasipker programme, an educa- how to ride the attract more people, Sali provid- tional opportunity designed for motorbike, explains ed a special offer on the Chocol- young people who want to start ife coupon website – daily four- their own businesses, reported safety measures and six hour tours depending on the atameken.kz. He was in the first route and the riders. Those who graduating class and won a $1,300 provides equipment. were new or less confident could grant, which he used to purchase Riding requires choose an easy level destination quadricycles as a way to continue – Big Almaty Lake and Cosmo- his business in winter. neither experience nor station; the more daring or expe- Sali spent his own money to buy rienced could opt for a trickier six more vehicles and is offering a a driver’s licence. destination – Kok Zhailau natural cold weather coupon. The idea is boundary. the same, except for the mode of Temirlan Sali liked hiking in In addition to guiding the tour, transportation, and thus costs ap- the area and after several years Sali teaches his clients how to proximately $45. He also added became very well acquainted with ride the motorbike, explains safety a new route to the so-called Japa- L-R: Daneliya Tuleshova’s mother Yelena, Daneliya and Kazakh Tourism Deputy Chairman of the Management Board the landscape, reported ainews.kz measures and provides equipment. nese Road, named after Japanese Yerkebulan Khassenov. Oct. 14. When he and his friends Riding requires neither experience prisoners of World War II who native country and be proud of it,” sador last year. Homeland of Di- decided to rent a motorbike to nor a driver’s licence. were forced to build it. By Zhanna Shayakhmetova he noted. mash, his first promo tour, was Tuleshova gained global recog- organised May 31-June 6 with the NUR-SULTAN – Thirteen-year- nition after taking sixth place at participation of 25 fan group lead- old singer Daneliya Tuleshova the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song ers from countries including China, was appointed an Kazakh Ambas- Contest, performing “Seize the Finland, France, Germany, Japan, sador of Tourism of Kazakhstan at Time” filmed at Charyn Canyon. Kazakhstan, Malaysia, New Zea- the ZhasStar festival as part of the She noted it is a great honour to be land, Poland, Russia, the U.S. and Year of Youth celebratory events an ambassador and promised she Ukraine. National Hero of Kazakh- Nov. 2 in the capital. will always remember the mission stan Talgat Mussabayev, Russian Projects promoting the country’s to promote her country. cosmonauts Anatoly Artsebarsky, tourism domestically and abroad “Wherever I go, I always say Yuri Baturin and Yuri Malenchenko are planned in conjunction with that I am from Kazakhstan and later joined the list of ambassadors. the campaign, reported the Kazakh I’m glad that people show interest Almaty-born Tuleshova won Tourism press service. The young in my native country. I thank the The Voice Kids talent show in vocalist has made a huge contri- organisers for this appointment Ukraine in 2017 and earned the bution in promoting the country, and I will be sincerely glad if we Kazakh People’s Favourite nation- said the company’s Deputy Board have many guests and many inter- al award and a Bravo music award Chairperson Yerkebulan Khasenov. esting events in Kazakhstan,” she in Russia the following year. Her “We attract leaders from various said. “Stone Cold” performance at The fields to the Ambassadors of Tour- Boxing world champion Sad- Voice Kids has received more than ism of Kazakhstan programme so riddin Akhmedov and Indy Guide 40 million views on YouTube. In that more and more young peo- travel website founder Atahan To- September, she was named one of ple pay attention to our vast and sun also received ambassador cer- the country’s United Nations Edu- incredibly beautiful country. We tificates at the ceremony. cational, Scientific and Cultural will strive for deep knowledge of Singer Dimash Kudaibergen was Organisation (UNESCO) Club

Photo credit: chocolife.me. Photo credit: Kazakhstan, travel around your appointed the first tourism ambas- ambassadors. B7 NATION&CAPITAL SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 Astana Pro Team prepares for next season Vinokurov believes the last sea- Astana’s management managed By Zhanna Shayakhmetova son was interesting and intense to establish good and high-quality because the whole team showed work and the riders immediately NUR-SULTAN – Astana Pro good results, not just one or two felt it, so the wins came shortly af- Team has completed its roster for leaders. The team “is becoming ter the start of the season. Indeed, the 2020 season, reported general more universal and diverse,” he this was a successful year for us, manager Alexandr Vinokurov. added. but we worked a lot for that. I The team now has 27 athletes, ac- Astana Pro Team finished its congratulate the whole manage- cording to the National Olympic record season with the final stage ment and our staff of Astana Pro Committee press service. of the Tour of Guangxi. The team Team. Of course, I want to thank The club has started preliminary had 40 victories, including 37 as all our sponsors and partners for preparations for the new season a club and three as part of the na- this great season and our gen- and plans to begin its first train- tional team. The team collected eral partner Samruk Kazyna for ing camp Dec. 5 in Calpe, Spain. 12 victories in the overall stand- continuing to support Astana Pro The team is expected to create a ings of the stage race and entered Team and domestic cycling. In new design for the 2020 jersey the top five in the Union Cycliste the pre-Olympic year, this sup- and discuss and develop a racing Internationale (UCI) World Team port is especially important,” said calendar. ranking, according to ProCycling- “We have had a good transfer Stats. Vinokurov. campaign this season. First of Fifteen athletes won at least a The management had a success- all, I am happy that Jakob Fugl- one-day race or general classifica- ful transfer period this year, with sang will stay with Astana for two tion. Alexey Lutsenko set a new talented riders Gorka and Ion more seasons. In addition, I think record for the team with 10 wins Izaguirre joining the team. that two Basque riders who are in one season. Fuglsang came in “For some reasons they could coming to the team, Alex Aranb- third in the UCI World Tour clas- not show all their potential on uru and Oscar Rodriguez, will be sification with the most successful the previous team, but this sea- able to strengthen the team,” Vi- season of his career, winning the son they showed themselves very nokurov told Olympic.kz. Liège–Bastogne–Liège and Crité- well. In general, the whole team He noted Vadim Pronskiy’s pro- rium du Dauphiné stage race. was on a winning streak from the

gress in recent years and named Getty Images Sport. Photo credit: “A close-knit team and a great start of the year and Ion and Gor- Fabio Felline and Aleksandre atmosphere on the team also ka have supported this success,” Vlasov as promising athletes. Alexandr Vinokurov (L). played a role. All the staff and he said. Chess players take fourth place Nur-Sultan kicks off first adaptive at World Youth Olympiad sports Children’s Paralympic Games disabilities and supported by the Her older sons, ages 13 and 17, “It is nice that our team, playing players also won in individual cat- Staff Report development fund, organised the have been practicing boccia and By Galiya Khassenkhanova in such a non-traditional composi- egories. event. Children with mental disor- taekwondo for more than a year and tion of two girls and two boys, got “This Olympiad was significant. NUR-SULTAN – Two hundred ders, cerebral palsy and Down syn- previously were involved in such NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh to such a high level! Congratula- Individually, Kazakh players took and twenty children with disabilities drome, as well as young athletes competitions. national chess team took fourth tions to all of us! Next time, it four medals. Nazerke Nurgali and competed in five sports Nov. 1-2 at who beat cancer, participated in the Adaptive sports are a means of place at the 2019 FIDE (Fédéra- will be only first place!” said As- Bibisara Assaubayeva took second the first adaptive sports Children’s event. correcting motor impairment and tion Internationale des Échecs or saubayeva on her Instagram ac- and third places among girls. Arys- Paralympic Games in the capital. Paralympic Games are aimed at stimulating physical and motor International Chess Federation) count. tan Isanzhulov was the best on the The athletes came to the city from increasing motivation for adaptive development in children with dis- World Youth Under 16 Chess Ol- The Kazakh team played a Rus- third board and Nazerke Nurgali regions in Kazakhstan and Russia. sports among children with disabili- abilities, said the press service. Ka- ympiad, its best result to date, ac- sian team in the final round. All won the bronze on the fourth,” said “Children’s Paralympic Games ties and creating conditions for their zakhstan has opened inclusive sports cording to a Kazakh Chess Federa- four matches ended in draws and a Kazakh Chess Federation Execu- are adaptive sports competitions sports development and achieve- sections and developed methods for tion press release. Çorum (Turkey) score of 2-2. Each Russian player tive Director Irina Grishchenko. among special children in the fol- ments, as well as attracting public teaching physical education. hosted the games Oct. 28-Nov. 5. had a higher initial ranking than First place among girls went to Ju- lowing sports: boccia, para-table attention to developing the country’s “We see great potential in the de- Forty-eight teams from 38 na- their Kazakh counterparts. In the dit Juhas of Hungary. On the fourth tennis, para-taekwondo, para-karate adaptive physical education. velopment of adaptive sports in our tions participated in the Olympiad. final protocol, the Kazakh team board, Nurgali gave way to Kirill The gold went to Azerbaijan (16 ended higher in the rating, which Shubin (Russia) and Lior Musyuk points), silver to Uzbekistan (15 allowed it to take fourth place, (Israel), who captured the first and points) and bronze to Belarus (14 with the Russians taking 10th. the second place, respectively. points). Kazakhstan finished with “Over many years of the ex- The Karaganda Region team 13 points (five wins, three draws istence of this Olympiad, this is also participated in the Olympiad. and one loss). the highest result for our team; In nine rounds, the team scored “This is the best result of our in 2018, we took the ninth place. nine points (four wins, one draw youth team in the history of chess Our team was able to beat the sil- and four losses) and took 26th matches in Kazakhstan, but we ver and bronze medallists of this place among 48 teams. could do better. A little bit more Olympiad – the Uzbek national The Kazakh Chess Federation luck would help. Nevertheless, I team (last year’s champions) was established in 1992, the year am sure that this is good ground- and Belarussian national team. after the country gained its inde- work and now we have to keep it We were able to beat such titans pendence. In 2015, the Federa- up,” said Youth Team Coach Anu- as China and India. Out of nine tion Congress elected Galimzhan ar Ismagambetov. matches, we lost only one, and Yessenov as president and Asset The national team consisted of even that was to the gold med- Issekeshev as chair of its board girls Bibisara Assaubayeva and allists, the Azerbaijan national of trustees. The public associa- Nazerke Nurgali and boys Arystan team,” said Mangistau Chess tion operates under the auspices of Isanzhulov and Kazybek Noger- Federation Executive Director FIDE, whose president is Arkadiy bek. Assaubayeva, who played Anvar Shaikhymov. Dvorkovich. and para-cheerleading. Moreover, “Thanks to sports, my children country, because it helps children on a male board, is ranked first in In the Olympiad, each team has The Shakhmardan Yessenov cheerleading is being included in the develop not only physically, but with special abilities to develop and Kazakhstan and Asia and third in four players – three boys and a Scientific and Educational Foun- inclusive competition programme also intellectually. My youngest son socialise more effectively in soci- the world in her age category. All girl. The game is played simulta- dation is the federation’s general for the first time,” according to the Nariman did not speak for a very ety. This year, with our support the team members are among the best neously on four boards and both partner. The Ministry of Culture Samruk Kazyna Trust Social Pro- long time, but when he began to en- manual on adaptive sports was first players in the nation and qualified individual and collective scores and Sports accredited the federa- jects Development Fund’s Corpo- gage in adaptive physical education, released in Kazakhstan. Now, we are as FIDE masters. receive prizes. All four Kazakh tion in 2015. rate Communications Department he showed an interest in writing and striving to ensure that this manual is press service. he began to read syllables. He be- introduced into the education system The World of Equal Opportuni- came more assiduous,” said Anara of our country,” said Samruk Kazy- ties, a non-governmental organisa- Almasova, the mother of three chil- na Trust Foundation Deputy General tion run by parents of children with dren with disabilities. Director Assel Shildebayeva. Kazakh legionnaire’s hat trick helps his club win Norway’s cup was, above all, the success of the expectations for the current regular By Ilyas Omarov whole team, which has very high season.

OSLO – Kazakh athlete and na- tional team member Iskander Nug- manov, playing this season for Os- lo’s Ready club, completed a hat trick in the club’s win over Ullern. The capital clubs were playing for the Kretsmestere Cup in anticipa- tion of the regular Norwegian Ice Hockey Championship. Nugmanov’s three goals iced Ready’s 3-2 victory in the final match. He previously played sev- eral seasons for Høvik, another Norwegian club, and the game was his first in the Norwegian Elitese- rien. Ready was stronger than Ullern and Nugmanov made his first hat trick of the season. He was modest

Photo credit: Kazakhstan Chess Federation. Photo credit: after the match, noting his success B8 NATION&CAPITAL CAPITAL

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 Akimat, Emirati City hospital to upgrade company to build tourist facilities, medical equipment a plan for an expanded parking The green sector has an elec- jor repairs of the building did not By Nazira Kozhanova lot, as the current one lacks the tronic patient registration system. happen for 60 years. At the same capacity to accommodate patient An operator in a separate office time, the hospital serves one of district in capital NUR-SULTAN – Nur-Sultan and visitor vehicles. During his conducts initial diagnostics and the most densely populated areas general purpose public hospital meeting with doctors, the latter invites narrow specialists for fur- of the capital. About 400,000 peo- No. 2 will be augmented with highlighted the need to purchase ther analysis. ple (who use the hospital servic- building connectors, a parking lot new computer tomography (CT) President Kassym-Jomart To- es) live in the Saryarka District,” expansion and additional medical equipment. kayev, Minister of Healthcare he noted. equipment, said city Akim (May- In addition, they told Kulginov Yelzhan Birtanov, Kulginov and Birtanov indicated the hospital or) Altai Kulginov during a Nov. about the new red, yellow, green others met in October to discuss cannot be repaired and is slated 4 visit. structure that allows for more ef- the quality of capital medical ser- for demolition. A new medical He has requested design esti- ficient operation. vices, reported total.kz. facility will be available in the mates and issues raised have been “The red sector is for emergency “Forty percent of (Nur-Sultan) neighbourhood by 2023. addressed. patients who come with life-threat- citizens are dissatisfied with the “Due to the fact that wear and “The connection (between ening conditions. Intensive care quality of medical services. There tear at this hospital already ex- buildings) will allow the doctors units are organised here; a patient is a shortage of medical personnel ceeds the standards, there is a and patients to get to another de- can be transferred to the respira- in the city. The city needs approx- need to rebuild this hospital. A partment without going outside, tion aid apparatus immediately, imately 500 specialists with dif- decision was made to start con- which will undoubtedly facilitate his heart can be started and so on. ferent backgrounds. In 2018, ma- struction next year for this hos- the doctors’ work and create more During a major bus accident, all 29 ternal and infant mortality rates pital and the nearest perinatal comfortable conditions for pa- victims came to us in a red sector; increased. An increase is noted centre on the new site and com- tients,” reported the akimat (ad- they (the doctors) helped everyone this year as well,” said Tokayev. plete it in 2023,” he said, accord- ministration) press service. and saved their lives. In the yellow In particular, he emphasised the ing to tengrinews.kz. The connector will have a re- sector, we have check-up rooms. critical condition of Central Rail- Kulginov said a Turkish inves- ception room with a compre- A patient in this department can way Hospital. tor has expressed interest in fund- hensive diagnostic department. be tested, get the doctor’s advice,” “The emergency condition of ing the new hospital. Once the Kulginov requested a proposal for said doctor Igor Kim, according to the Central Railway Hospital de- private cottages are rased, con- the exterior hallways, as well as inastana.kz. serves our special attention. Ma- struction will begin on the tract. L-R: Joseph Thomas and Altai Kulginov.

and tourist flow to the city. The By Aidana Yergaliyeva number of travellers currently ex- ceeds one million every year, said NUR-SULTAN – Capital Akim Kulginov at the Aug. 27 meeting From Sultan to Nur-Sultan: (Mayor) Altai Kulginov and El- on tourism development, reported lington Properties Development inastana.kz. The majority, however, Managing Director Joseph Thom- seem to be domestic tourists from as discussed building a tourist other Kazakh cities and villages. public talk series on capital history district with entertainment cen- According to the Global Des- tres and hotels in the city during tination Cities Index (GDCI) re- an Oct. 29 meeting at the Astana port, approximately 200,000 for- International Financial Centre eign tourists visited the capital in kicks off with Altynov lecture (AIFC). 2018. They spent $123 on average we also would like to document vated them to read the historical tory. Now, I have an impetus to go The area will operate year- per day, totalling $82 million. By Nazira Kozhanova good deeds, how Sultan opened sources. to the library and read the books round, ensuring comfortable stays The akimat is also interested the first mosques and schools. And “I was really looking forward because really what is described for tourists even on the capital’s in supporting more projects that NUR-SULTAN – A series of we would like to, down the road, for this lecture; it was announced in fiction is unreliable, but what harshest winter days, noted the will attract tourists, a challenge capital history public talks, or- mark his house, which is also the some time ago. Very interesting, the descendant says himself is in- akimat (administration) press set by President Kassym-Jomart ganised by the Fading.TSE Nur- first Nur-Sultan akimat (admin- because he (Altynov) looks some- teresting… Overall sources about service. All leisure and entertain- Tokayev. Sultan history project, started Oct. istration), for people to know what close to him (Kudaimendin). our city history are hard to obtain; ment centres, tourist facilities and “The head of state at the Uly- 25 with a guest lecture by regional that the first civil buildings were It obviously was not comprehen- I wish that we had books and bro- hotels will be located on district tau-2019 International Tourism historian Assylbek Altynov. there,” he added. sive, but what is valuable for me chures distributed for free like they territory. Forum tasked the government “We thought about the topic of The participants found the lec- is that I found which sources to do in Germany,” said discussion The company estimated the with implementing a state pro- the debut Talking.TSE talk for ture to be interesting, as it moti- use for telling tourists about his- participant, ACT Tourism guide project cost to be more than $1 gramme, the result of which will a long time and decided that it and German translator Zhanat should be connected with the his- Nurgaliyeva. tory of the capital. Therefore, we The public talk was the first in The capital akimat expects the new invited historian of the region the Talking.TSE series by profes- district will increase interest and tourist flow Assylbek Altynov, who has been sionals whose work is connected studying the history of his family with city culture and history. Iska- to the city. The number of travellers currently and its role in the history of the city kov announced other speakers who exceeds one million every year, for many years,” said Fading.TSE are key figures in Tselinograd -ar project founder Temirtas Iskakov. chitecture and art. said Kulginov at the Aug. 27 meeting on Altynov spoke about his ances- “In the future, we plan to hold tor Konyrkulzha Kudaimendin, the similar events once a month. tourism development, reported inastana.kz. first Aga-sultan (Kazakh term for Talking.TSE is a series of lec- The majority, however, seem to be domestic district governor) of the Akmolinsk tures and meetings with profes- District and one of the key figures in sionals whose work is connected tourists from other Kazakh cities and villages. capital history. He shared excerpts with the city, its culture and his- from the city’s historical documents tory. We planned our next meet- and unique pictures and reflections ings with architect Vasily Filip- billion and construction to take be an increase in the number of of his family history. povich Toskin, the chief architect five-six years. tourists from other countries to “The main goal of today’s lec- of the city of Tselinograd and the Ellington Properties Devel- our republic to nine million peo- ture was in telling those who are Tselinograd Region in 1984-2000, opment, one of the leading real ple a year,” said Kulginov. interested in city history, our capi- as well an artist Yaroslav Antony- estate companies in Dubai, has Tokayev stressed the importance tal, about its establishment, of uk, who worked within the Soviet been operating in the market for of training qualified specialists. those people who were there at the monumentalism movement. I am five years. Its Saudi Arabian pro- “We are now doing research on very beginning. I wanted to inform sure such meetings will be inter- jects include Belgravia, Belgravia where to open the University of the public about them,” he said. esting to citizens, as they allow Heights and Wilton Park Resi- Tourism. Then, we will be able to Altynov also shared his future them to get acquainted with living dences. provide our domestic market with plans for popularising capital his- legends, their vision and experi- The capital akimat expects the professional personnel,” added tory. ence, as well as learn the details new district will increase interest Kulginov. “We are working on a book but L-R: Assylbek Altynov and Temirtas Iskakov. of their work,” he said.