+29° / +17°C WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 No 15 (105) www.astanatimes.com President Nazarbayev Visits Canadian Ambassador Turkey, Meets with Erdogan Seeks to Broaden Bilateral Relationship on April 10, 1992, shortly af- By Kamila Zhumabayeva ter Kazakhstan’s independence. According to Steil, since then a ASTANA – Ambassador of strong platform for cooperation Canada to Kazakhstan Shawn has been set, high level visits Steil shared in an Aug. 5 inter- were organised and exchanged at view with The Astana Times various levels took place in the thoughts on cooperation, bilateral recent years, including ministers trade and cultural similarities be- of agriculture exchanging visits tween the countries, personal im- and signing a memorandum of pressions on Kazakhstan and past understanding for cooperation in projects. 2012. “Canada and Kazakhstan have In November 2013, Canadian a really strong, healthy relation- Minister of Foreign Affairs John ship. … Part of it is based on the Baird visited Astana and con- fact that despite being very far cluded negotiations on a nuclear apart, we have great similarities cooperation agreement that both in population density, similar countries ratified in 2014. climate, geography and natural The ambassador notes that Ka- resource base. So on the basis zakhstan surpassed Canada as the of those similarities, I think we world’s largest producer of ura- found a really strong platform for nium in 2009, however, Kazakh- cooperation,” Steil noted. stan’s uranium is being produced The two countries formally in cooperation with Canada. established diplomatic relations Continued on Page A8 Judokas, Weightlifter

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev (L) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meet on Aug. 6 in Ankara.

By Malika Orazgaliyeva “Today in Kazakhstan, more provides for the implementation cooperation and invited Turks to Win Nation’s First than 1,600 enterprises success- of 20 investment projects worth attend EXPO 2017. ASTANA ­– President Nursultan fully operate with the Turkish about $813 million. Consider- “Next year, Astana will host the Nazarbayev and Turkish President capital. Turkish business took ing that Turkey is a key transit international exhibition EXPO an active part in the construction country with a developed in- 2017 dedicated to the innovations Medals at Rio Olympics Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed of Astana. To date, representa- frastructure, I invited the Turk- in the field of alternative energy was stronger than Orkhan Safarov bilateral cooperation and interna- tives of Turkish companies have ish business people to take part under the slogan Future Energy,” By Anuar Abdrakhmanov of Azerbaijan. tional issues Aug. 6 in Ankara, the performed construction works in the state programme Nurly he said. In the final bout, the Kazakh Akorda press service reported. totalling $20 billion. Last year, Zhol. In this regard, it is impor- The sides also noted agreement RIO DE JANEIRO – On Aug. judoka lost in an equal fight to “Turkey is one of the closest the trade turnover between our tant to create Kazakh-Turkish on the issue of Kazakh-Turkish 6, the first day of competitions Beslan Mudranov representing and most reliable political and countries totalled $2 billion,” industrial zones, which will give high schools, which operate in Ka- at the Summer Olympics in Rio, Russia. The main time of the bout economic partners of our country. Nazarbayev informed. impetus for further expansion of zakhstan. Team Kazakhstan won its first ended in a draw and in extra-time, We have developing relationships Nazarbayev also emphasised the economic opportunities between Erdogan thanked Nazarbayev medals, namely two of them. Smetov’s rival managed to earn based on a common historical past importance of the joint economic the two countries,” Nazarbayev for efforts to normalise relations Both in judo. Yeldos Smetov ten more points. and spiritual heritage. Kazakh- programme “New Synergy” that said. between Turkey and Russia, as won silver in the weight cat- “We planned to claim gold and stan supports the brotherly Turk- was adopted during Erdogan’s The sides said they will work co- well as Kazakhstan’s support in egory up to 60 kg among men, set the goal to Yeldos. In the end, ish people and is always ready to state visit to the Kazakh capital operatively to address internation- a difficult period for his country. while Otgontsetseg Galbadrakh we missed very narrowly. We won provide any assistance,” said Naz- last year. al security and global challenges, He also noted that Nazarbayev claimed bronze in the weight second place and pleased our com- arbayev, adding the two countries “Our goal is to increase the such as terrorism. was the first president who vis- category up to 48 kg among patriots. I think after the semi-final, have agreements in trade and in- volume of mutual trade turnover Nazarbayev also emphasised bi- ited Turkey after the attempted women. Two days later, weight- we were all overwhelmed with vestments. to $10 billion. The programme lateral cultural and humanitarian military coup. lifter Farkhad Kharki added an- emotion, and in the final Yeldos other bronze to the team’s bag in could not contain back,” comment- the weight category up to 62 kg ed head coach of the Kazakhstan as well as on the country’s election among men. judo team Yermek Imambekov. as a nonpermanent member of the In the judo competition’s first Smetov admitted he was pleased UN Security Council for 2017– round Smetov, who is the reigning with the result and would continue Kazakhstan Signs Paris 2018. They also discussed the fight world champion, was victorious to train hard in order to become against terrorism and violent ex- against Libyan wrestler Moham- an Olympic champion at the next tremism, as well as sustainable de- ed Elkawisa. In the second round games in Tokyo 2020. velopment and peace-building. Briton Ashley McKenzie and in “I was ready. I went up to this Climate Change Agreement Idrissov emphasised Kazakh- the quarterfinals Diyorbek Uroz- competition in good shape and I stan’s consistent support of inter- boev from Uzbekistan were de- think that I gave my one hundred national efforts to strengthen global feated, in both cases with a score percent. security through the implementa- of yuko. In the semi-finals, Smetov Continued on Page B7 tion of the UN Secretary-General’s Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism, and the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, both at the regional and national levels. He also thanked Ban for his support of Kazakhstan at President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev’s initiative to convene the “Religions for Peace” High- Level Conversation on May 6 as Olympic Games in Rio part of the General Assembly and informed him of the results of the International Parliamentary Confer- ence “Religions against Terrorism,” held the same month in Astana. The sides also touched on pos- sibilities for cooperation between Kazakhstan and the UN on green energy programmes. The secre- tary-general noted the importance the agreement in April; Idrissov Affairs, addressing global climate of EXPO 2017 in Astana, the By Ualikhan Zhanseit said technicalities delayed his coun- change is a key condition for ensur- theme of which reflects the urgent try’s signing. The document will ing sustainable development, elimi- need to develop green technolo- NEW YORK – Kazakhstan has enter into force after the majority nating poverty and achieving socio- gies across the globe. signed the Paris Climate Change of countries responsible for global economic well-being for all countries. On the same day, Idrissov took Agreement. Foreign Minister of Ka- greenhouse gas emissions sign it. The Paris Agreement is an important part in the UN Security Coun- zakhstan Erlan Idrissov signed the “Much depends on its smooth symbol of the world community’s cil open debates on children and document which was adopted at the ratification by the states,” Idrissov determination to put an end to envi- armed conflict. In his statement, Id- December COP21 summit on Aug. noted. “I hope that with the sup- ronmental degradation. The signing rissov outlined Kazakhstan’s prin- 2 at UN Headquarters in New York. port of the government and the comes as Kazakhstan prepares to host cipal position on the international “The Paris Agreement is a glob- Parliament, Kazakhstan will be a EXPO 2017, which will focus on sus- problem and noted contributions al consensus document reflecting model of prompt ratification of the tainable energy for the future. made by Kazakhstan to solve it, the world’s will to prevent cli- agreement and will encourage the After the signing, Idrissov met in particular in Afghanistan, where mate change and to fight together key signatory states to ensure its with UN Secretary-General Ban the country has delivered humani- against environmental degrada- early entry into force.” Ki-moon, who congratulated Ka- tarian assistance programmes fo- tion,” Idrissov said at the signing. According to the press service of zakhstan on its accession to such an cusing on providing access to edu- Most UN member states signed Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign important international document, cation and health care. Read the full story on Page B7.

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NATIONAL Astana Celebrates Two More Policemen NEWS IN BRIEF Some 150 items produced in Ka- zakhstan will have the EXPO 2017 logo. These include consumer Mandela Day Dead Following products like souvenirs and cloth- Staff Report ing, stationery and food items, oth- ers. However, manufacturers have Mandela Day, the annual inter- to sign a contract with the Astana national day of July 18 honouring Attacks in Almaty EXPO 2017 National Company in anti-apartheid leader, philanthropist By Kamila Zhumabayeva Rakhmatullayev, born in 1992, order to use the official symbols and former South African Presi- was a DIA district inspector for the and obtain a license, and only then dent Nelson Mandela, has been ob- ASTANA – The press service of Almaty region and had joined the po- will the goods be available on the served in Kazakhstan since 2012. Almaty’s Department of Internal Af- lice force in 2012. He was repeatedly shelves of chain stores and sales fairs (DIA) has announced that two The community is becoming aware awarded by the Ministry of Internal outlets across the country. About policemen who were injured in the of the celebration through activities Affairs and Almaty’s DIA for his ser- 25 manufacturers intend to coop- July 18 shooting spree in Almaty arranged by the South African Em- vice. Rakhmatullayev was married. erate with the national company. by Ruslan Kulekbayev died Aug. 1, “The leadership, the veterans’ However, cases of illegal use of bassy in Kazakhstan. bringing the death toll of the attack council and the personnel of Al- the logo do exist – more than 20 The embassy has hosted a num- to eight. maty’s internal affairs department such cases have been detected so ber of events in previous years, such “Two policemen who suffered express their profound condolences far. as the first Nelson Mandela lecture gunshot wounds while combating to the relatives and loved ones of by former South African political the unlawful acts by Ruslan Kule- Abildayev and Rakhmatullayev,” the prisoner and anti-apartheid activ- kbayev died in the critical care unit DIA press service reported. More than 280,000 children will Embassy of South Africa in Kazakhstan staff. ist Ahmed Kathrada, held at KA- of Almaty’s first aid ambulance hos- On July 18, Kulekbayev, a receive assistance to prepare for ZGUU University in conjunction pital. Doctors were fighting for their 26-year-old native of Kyzylorda re- the new school year as part of the with KIMEP University and the This year the mission kicked off Another embassy group visited lives until the end. Unfortunately, gion who had twice served time in annual “Road to School” charity United Nations Office in Almaty; its celebration of Madiba’s (the the children’s village, which has their injuries were serious,” said the prison for armed robbery and pos- event that was launched nine years dedication of a row of trees to Man- South African title of respect and operated in Astana since 2000 to Aug. 1 statement. session of firearms and who was sus- ago. The main purpose of the event dela in Astana; Nelson Mandela Art affection for Mandela) life and leg- provide assistance to families and Senior Sergeant Serik Abildayev pected of killing a female citizen of is to help children who have been Exhibition at Kulanshi Art Gallery acy by visiting the trees and plaque homes for children. Amid all the and Lieutenant Meirambek Rakhma- Uzbekistan the night before, attacked left without parental care and chil- in Astana; street painting event for dedicated by the Akimat (Mayor). current social and economic chang- tullayev were the two most recent a police station in Almaty. dren from large families prepare orphans in Astana; 67 Minutes of The SOS Children’s Village and es, SOS Children’s Villages provide victims. At the time, six people lost their for school. Through this campaign, Yoga workshop facilitated by Ru- Zhanara Baizhuldinova, a woman support for vulnerable youngsters Abildayev, born in 1973, was a lives, among them four policemen, more than 2 million children have weida Soni, wife of Ambassador who adopted 11 orphans, were who have lost parental care. member of the road patrol regiment one retired Internal Affairs Ministry been helped in the years the pro- Shirish Soni; establishing Nelson identified as the focus of the mis- As part of Mandela Day the Spir- of the local police service of Al- worker and one border guard officer gramme operated. Representatives maty’s DIA. Mandela auditorium in Al-Farabi sion to honour Madiba’s life and itual Ambassador documentary, cov- who was off-duty. All police workers of large domestic companies, gov- He served in internal affairs University in Almaty; translating legacy. ering the Sonis’ spiritual life, was were married with children. ernment agencies, businesses and agencies since 1994 and had been The attacks were motivated by the book of Mandela quotations into The embassy assisted her by rebroadcast July 17 on SABC2 TV. the public have made significant awarded first, second and third de- revenge against law enforcement contributions to the event. Besides Russian by students of KAZGUU moving building material and litter, The embassy’s efforts were gree medals for flawless activity in bodies and initiated and executed by school uniforms, other issues like University and Eurasian University such as batteries, old doors, metal highly appreciated and the wish internal affairs agencies, a badge Kulekbayev alone, authorities say. transportation costs and free food and then from Russian to Kazakh by pipes, plastic, etc. to more appro- was expressed that cooperation will honouring his 20 years of service to Kulekbayev’s case will be investi- Kazakh writer Bakhyt Rustemov; priate areas. A fence was also fixed, continue. Positive comments were Kazakhstan’s police, and certificates gated under several articles of the have been tackled. “As part of this screening of the movie “Long Walk making it a safer environment. The received on Facebook, especially from the Kazakh Ministry of Internal Criminal Code, including “Killing of campaign, about 300,000 children to Freedom” and celebrating with embassy provided food such as regarding the assistance to Baizhul- Affairs and Almaty’s DIA during his one or more persons,” “Terrorism,” are helped every year. In 2015, local orphans of the Korgau Private Char- homemade cakes and pies, fruits, dinova, with people indicating they service. Abildayev was married and “Attacking state bodies” and “Re- executive bodies reached 318,026 ity Foundation in Astana. juices, sweets and cookies. would like to get involved. had three daughters. sisting detention.” children and financed them with about 2 billion tenge (US$565). Last year, 20,000 more children received financial assistance,” Manshuk Ab- dykarim, acting chairperson of the Committee on the Protection of Spacecraft Assembly Testing Complex to Be Built in Astana Children’s Rights, noted. be done efficiently and in a timely the KazEOSat-1 and KazEOSat-2 The company is the owner of the of micro-satellite technology and By Zhanna Shayakhmetova manner. Today, the main task is the spacecraft. Agency specialists also high-precision satellite navigation a scientific nano-satellite is be- Kyzylorda prosecutors recom- mend banning smartphones in creation of a spacecraft assembly spoke about the reception and pro- infrastructure system and provides ing conducted by local specialists schools, Kazakh TV reports. The ASTANA – Kazakh First Dep- and testing complex,” said Kass- cessing of satellite images technol- guaranteed coordinate and timely ser- trained overseas. reason was this upsetting statistic: uty Prime Minister Bakhytzhan ymbek during his tour to the con- ogy, opportunities for using space vices for global navigation satellite In addition to the main produc- according to experts of the super- Sagintayev paid a visit July 26 to struction site in mid-July. remote sensing system products and systems on Kazakhstan’s territory. tion zone, there are plans to enter visory body, 106 adolescents in the the capital’s National Space Cen- The company has begun imple- services for the country’s economy. Images of more than five million the second stage of the national region were part of a group that had tre. Minister for Investment and menting the space remote sensing The space infrastructure under square kilometres of territory were space centre’s construction by been promoting suicidal ideas via Development Zhenis Kassymbek system and ground-based high- construction belongs to Kazakh- made by Kazakhstan’s satellite 2020. The facility will include a social networks. Also, 65 percent reported about the main devel- precision satellite navigation infra- stan Garysh Sapary and includes remote sensing in the first half of residential complex which will ac- of crimes committed in schools in- opment projects of Kazakhstan structure, according to Kazakhstan the existing ground-based space 2016. The space monitoring prod- commodate 700-1,000 Kazkosmos volve stolen gadgets. Prosecutors Garysh Sapary, the national space Garysh Sapary head Marat Nurgu- system of remote sensing, a sys- ucts have been donated to govern- specialists and have a kindergar- believe that a ban on smartphones agency, as part the trip. zhin. It is scheduled to complete tem of high-precision satellite nav- mental authorities. ten, sports and shopping centres in schools will have a positive im- “All the major projects launched construction and start operation of igation and spacecraft assembly as Creation of its own space sys- and hotel. A museum open zone pact on students’ achievements, as by Kazakhstan Garysh Sapary will the spacecraft assembly and test- well as other production facilities. tem for scientific and technologi- with models of launch vehicles they will not be distracted during be supported. The head of state in- ing complex. The complex is housed within a cal purposes is among the promis- and exhibition halls as well as an class. The supervisory agency also structed that the establishment of The guests saw a demonstration 30-hectare administrative and resi- ing projects of Kazakhstan Garysh observatory for students will be says the restriction will comfort the country’s space industry must of Earth space monitoring with dential area. Sapary. The design and assembly constructed. children from poor families, since their parents cannot afford expen- sive electronic devices.

The Public Council of Astana has proposed to reduce parking Air Company Awards Plane to Children’s Centre fees three times, Kazakh TV re- Staff Report main factors for us were the social for the aircraft, their original ideas Park centre,” the company’s press starts a new life, bringing benefit and ports. According to the council, approach of the project, interesting and resources for its implementa- office reported. joy to all the residents and guests of the the prices will bite some drivers. In early June, the Kazakh airline and unusual idea, and most impor- tion. We made the choice. The win- During the competition announced southern capital. The interest and excite- It is expected that the price of one company Air Control announced tantly, the financial capacity of the ner and a new owner of the Yak-40 in early June, the applications were ment showed how relevant the topic is hour of parking will be 150 tenge the winner of the competition for applicant of carrying out a worthy aircraft is Evrikum, the children’s submitted from Russia, Belarus, of ‘planes in good hands.’ We strongly (US$0.42), with the cost for 8 the best use of the decommissioned project. We were aware that the im- scientific and educational centre. Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, believe and hope that our initiative will hours 1,200 tenge (US$3.3). Ac- aircraft was the Children’s Scientific plementation of such a project will We congratulate this wonderful and Spain, Australia and El Salvador. be interesting for many airlines around cording to Chairman of the Pub- and Educational Centre Evrikum in require considerable financial in- unique park in Almaty. We found the “The whole team of our company the world as the number of old planes in lic Council of Astana Sansyzbai Almaty. vestments from the very beginning. perfect place for our other winged voted unanimously for the aircraft to the park is striking and depressing. We Yessilov, this is quite pricey. The “To tell the truth, it was not easy As a result, we pay attention to the aircraft, which is conveniently locat- stay in our home city of Almaty. We sincerely urge our colleagues to do the first paid parking lot will belo- to make a choice. However, the seriousness of the main contenders ed in the vast territory of the Grand will be glad if this legendary board same,” continued the statement. cated on Nurly Zhol Boulevard, on the left bank of the capital, where the largest administrative build- in free, as well as people with handi- ings and houses are located. caps of the first and second group and children from large families and In other transport news: on July New Astana’s Mayor Becomes foster homes. 30, a tariff zone for suburban routes Issekshev’s page also includes will be introduced in Astana. This information about building the new is the first preparatory stage for the railway station. According to inform. introduction of an electronic fare Closer to Capital’s Residents kz, the station is under construction collection system. The suburban pressed his approval for the act of a and compliant with all requirements, area of the capital is divided into By Natalya Kan valorous police officer who helped a taking into account the most modern four tariff zones. The length of driver on the road change a tire. and advanced technologies. each of them is up to 15 kilome- ASTANA – Asset Issekeshev, Issekeshev regularly shares news The mayor also supports public ac- tres. The cost ranges from 90 tenge named mayor of the Kazakh capital about sports and public events. His tions. The news about Yarkokross, the (US$0.25) to 400 tenge (US$1.1), June 21, has been well accepted by Facebook page contained information festival of paints which brings a tonne with the price changing based on its residents due to his work and de- about the third qualification round of of emotions and healthy rest and, of where the passenger is located. cisions that show how far he is will- the Union of European Football Asso- course, a huge amount of multi-color- From the original complicated sys- ing to go to bring the city to a new ciations (UEFA) Champions League ed paint, was listed on his account tem of 84 tariffs, the number has level. July 27 between the Astana and Celtic page. He noted more than 1,200 peo- now been decreased to five. The The newly-appointed mayor com- football clubs (FC). He added some ple of all ages participated in the event city administration is also planning municates with people through so- streets have been blocked because of hosted in the city’s central park. to charge for entry to the city start- cial networks. His Facebook page the match, with detour routes used as Information regarding the sec- ing next year. Currently, laws are covers news about city life, weather, alternatives. ond Eurasia Cup of ‘What? Where? being reviewed for this purpose. sports and projects. He also noted Alau Ice Arena When?’ – the popular intellectual Local authorities hope to unload The mayor writes posts almost opened its doors July 23 in summer game held in the capital July 23–24, some of the traffic off the capital’s every day including local and for- Astana Akim Asset Issekeshev (L) and BI Group CEO Aidyn Rakhimbayev. mode. Residents and guests of the was among his posts, too. streets. Paid entry to Astana will eign news. He shared reports July Issekeshev’s first promise after his ing and drinking alcoholic drinks in capital can spend their time playing “These days the strongest play- be implemented on the following 22 about flooding in Astana, link- appointment was a pledge to support public places to emission of garbage. badminton, table tennis and mini ers from Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, routes: Astana–Karaganda, Asta- ing it to Kazakhstan’s pouring rains programmes to fight crime, especial- So, since the beginning of July some golf. Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, the Neth- na–Kostanai, Astana–Pavlodar, which led to flooding in major cities. ly small violations. 3,927 violations have been revealed,” The centre is open daily, except for erlands, Estonia, Israel, the Czech Astana–Kosshy, Astana–Kor- Issekeshev indicated the govern- “Local police service began to in- according to an official source Isseke- Monday. Children aged 5-12, retir- Republic, Germany, Turkmenistan galzhyn and Astana–Kokshetau. ment was exercising all efforts to re- crease public safety by implement- shev reposted on Facebook. ees and people with disabilities of the and other different cities competed This initiative was previously dis- solve the issue and the flooded roads ing the policy of ‘zero tolerance’ to By commenting on the “good third group receive a 50-percent dis- in various intellectual disciplines,” cussed at the meeting of the Public would soon be improved. small offenses – hooliganism, smok- example to others,” the mayor ex- count. Children up to 5 years old get he said. Council in May. A3 EURASIA&WORLD

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EXTERNAL NEWS IN BRIEF Washington C5+1 Ministerial Meeting The demand for foreign medical services remains fairly high, Ka- zakh TV reports. Experts forecast international tourism to grow 20 Launches Five Projects Worth $15 Million percent this year. According to the On the same day, Idrissov met International Association for Inter- U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest national Tourism, Kazakh residents Moniz to discuss cooperation seek treatment in hospitals in Israel, between the two countries in en- Germany, Switzerland, Turkey and ergy security, the development China. “According to the World of clean and renewable energy Health Organisation annual bulletin sources and the participation of on international tourism, Kazakhs the U.S. in EXPO 2017. spent $208 million on medical EXPO 2017, which will be held tourism in 2015,” said Aiya Zhola- in Astana next year, was one of the manova, general manager of the In- main themes of Idrissov’s address ternational Medical Centre. Experts to American business representa- have noted another trend – the shift tives at an event organised at the of medical tourism towards the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The countries of the Asia-Pacific region. business representatives showed The price range has moved into a great interest in the expansion of more prosperous side in these coun- commercial contacts between the tries. For example, cardiac and neu- two countries. rosurgical treatments, among oth- Idrissov specifically high- ers, used to be more in demand in lighted the value of the future China and Singapore. Now, South legacy of EXPO 2017. Accord- Korea is moving into the lead. Asia ing to him, the new Astana Inter- is becoming more and more popu- national Financial Centre, which lar due to lower costs when com- will eventually be housed in in- pared with treatment in the United frastructure created for the expo, States, Switzerland and Germany. By Malika Orazgaliyeva potential of Central Asia, as well reduce intra-regional trade barri- operation between Central Asia will serve as the main econom- Experts also claim that their foreign as improving border infrastruc- ers, fight international terrorism, and the U.S. He also stressed that ic hub of the region, as well as colleagues are always open to co- ASTANA – Kazakh Minister ture and strengthening regional develop alternative energy sources the region should become a place the centre for green technology operation with Kazakhstan’s physi- of Foreign Affairs Erlan Idrissov security in the context of interna- and enhance energy efficiency in where the interests of key coun- transfer under the auspices of the cians. New joint medical clinics for took part in the second meeting tional efforts to stabilise the situ- general, as well as coordinate na- tries coincide, not clash, the Ka- UN, a programme initiated by treating complex diseases are open- of foreign ministers of Central ation in Afghanistan. tional efforts to implement the Paris zakh Foreign Ministry reported. President of Kazakhstan Nursul- ing across Kazakhstan and there Asia and the United States in The six ministers agreed to Agreement on climate change. The foreign ministers agreed to tan Nazarbayev at the 70th ses- are rehabilitation centres equipped the C5+1 format in Washington, launch five projects related to these The delegations emphasised continue regular contacts at vari- sion of the General Assembly. with advanced foreign medical D.C., Aug. 3. The group dis- goals, which the U.S. plans to sup- their willingness to cooperate ous levels, including meetings The ministers expressed their technologies. cussed regional security, eco- port with up to $15 million. These with interested international within the framework of already gratitude to the U.S. for hosting the nomic connectivity, humanitar- projects aim to strengthen existing partners to successfully reach existing working groups. meeting in the C5+1 format. The The payment for copyright has ian issues, environmental issues links between the Central Asian their collective goals. On the sidelines of the forum, meeting marked the 25th anniversa- grown in Kazakhstan. According to and climate change. states and enhance their capacity. In his remarks at the meeting, Idrissov and Kerry discussed ry of the establishment of diplomat- the department that handles copy- The foreign ministers stressed The projects are intended to support Idrissov noted that the C5+1 dia- strengthening cooperation be- ic relations between Kazakhstan, right affairs, the volume of pay- the importance of developing the small businesses, help enhance the logue platform could become a tween Kazakhstan and the U.S. Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmeni- ment has doubled over the past four transport, logistics and energy competitiveness of local producers, major force for strengthening co- in key areas. stan, Uzbekistan and the U.S. years. In 2011, the total amount of remuneration was 267 million tenge (US$750,000), whereas in 2015 it reached 800 million tenge ($2.2 mil- lion). According to experts, it was caused by improvement in copyright Moscow Hosts Street Kazakhstan Fights Online legislation, as Kazakhstan adopts the experience of OECD countries. Thus, a limit on spending for copy- right societies was introduced last Photo Exhibition Terrorist Propaganda year. The Abyroi copyright society Staff Report is one of the oldest in Kazakhstan. About 70 percent of Kazakh actors Kazakhstan recently blocked 94 have joined the national association. Dedicated to suspicious websites for spreading About 33.4 million tenge ($94,000) extremism and terrorism propa- was paid to the national authors this ganda messages, reported the press year. “The payments were scanty service of the Astana Prosecutor when we started in 2010. The fees Kazakhstan General’s Office. amounted to about 50 million tenge Since the beginning of the current ($140,000). Now the charges have year, the Yessil district court in Asta- increased almost five times, up to na has issued 18 rulings concerning 250 million tenge ($703,000),” said illegal content and products placed Azamat Tleuzhanov, director gen- on foreign internet platforms and it eral of Abyroi society of authors. was decided to terminate the further International ratings confirm that distribution of this content on the copyright in Kazakhstan is well ad- territory of the country. vanced. Five years ago, the country The press service stated that all made an order to arrest in absentia his arrival in Syria. He also went was rated 116th among indices for claims have been brought by the a local resident and lawyer, who through military training and took the protection of intellectual prop- State Control Committee for Com- is currently fighting in Syria. The part in fighting against govern- erty competitiveness; currently munications and Mass Media of the court granted the request issued by mental troops. it ranks 70th. A package of new Ministry for Information and Com- the Kazakh special services. Since May 2016, he has regularly amendments to copyright legislation munications of Kazakhstan. According to the court order, the got in touch with his family mem- is being prepared and will be sub- According to the press an- copy of which is now forwarded to bers in social media, and told them mitted for consideration to Parlia- nouncement, upon the thorough the agency, a 31-year-old lawyer in detail about the everyday life. He ment this fall. review of civil cases 94 websites went to Syria in May 2015 fol- also shared his intention to become appeared to contain information lowing a round through Turkey. a shahid and die as a martyr. Kazakh traditional dishes and supporting terrorism, extremism The investigation established that According to the court, his mes- crafts were presented at the fes- and separatism in all possible he, as an adherent of radical Islam sages also contained signs of social tival of Turkic national sports in “The Future Energy exhibition forms, which can undermine na- was admitted to the so called ISIS, and religious hatred, as well as calls Staff Report the Turkish town of Bursa. Some topic is an up-to-date issue im- tional security. All these internet a terrorist organisation prohibited for the seizure of power and violent 16 tents were installed, all richly portant for humanity and it also platforms are now blocked. on the territory of Kazakhstan and change of the constitutional system decorated in a traditional style. The Kazakh Embassy to Russia corresponds with the policy of the Meanwhile, the court in Aktobe dozens of other countries, upon of Kazakhstan. The Turkic nations tried to show and the National Geographic Rus- magazine, as our mission is to take their culture and traditions. Fes- sia magazine organised a Kazakh- care of the planet and inspire our tival guests were interested in the stan – Land of the Great Steppe readers to think about the common history, culture, and tourism des- street photo exhibition, reported future of the world around us,” ex- tinations of Kazakhstan. Many the press service of the magazine. plained Palamarchuk. appreciated the national goods According to the press state- Minister-Counsellor of the Ka- presented at the exhibition. Silver ment, the exhibition, opened as of zakh Embassy to Russia Marat jewellery and hats won special July 21, stationed itself in the cen- Syzdykov said the Kazakh land- admiration. Moreover, many visi- tre of the Russian capital, on Nick- scape is a unique complex, which tors tasted Kazakh cuisine for the olskaya Street next to the Square incorporates natural wonders of first time. “Visitors to the festival of Revolution metro station. The Europe and Asia. He also ex- of national Turkic sports watched exposition showcases more than pressed his high hopes that the ex- 60 photos of picturesque natural with pleasure competitions of Ka- hibition will attract more people to landscapes of Kazakhstan, as well zakh national games. Interested visit Kazakhstan. as significant coming events, such guests were offered master class- The head Deputy of the Market- as the Winter Universiade in Al- es on horse riding and archery,” ing, Public Relations and Tour- maty and EXPO in Astana, both to ism Department of the Astana Mukhammed Aidyn, Bursa resi- be held in 2017. dent, said. One participant in the The exhibited photos have been EXPO 2017 National Company traditional games, Emrebek Aru, created by the chief photographer Dzhamilya Nurkaliyeva thanked added, “Our aim is to attract more of National Geographic Russia, National Geographic Russia and people into archery and to interest Andrey Kamenev, who spend a the Kazakh Embassy for the ex- them in the sport. And our efforts month travelling the country. hibition’s organisation and invited are not in vain. For example, there Speaking at the opening cer- all to come to Astana in 2017 for were only a few people engaged in emony, Editor-In-Chief of the the EXPO, announcing that tickets it just two years ago, but now their magazine Andrey Palamarchuk are already available to purchase. number has exceeded a few hun- noted that the month-long exhibi- The opening speeches were fol- dred. We want to attract more peo- tion is also dedicated to the recent- lowed by a concert programme, ple. Such festivals help revive and ly presented first issue of National prepared by the Chairman of the promote some of the forgotten tra- Geographic Kazakhstan translated Kazakh Cultural Autonomy of ditions and customs.” The organis- in the Kazakh language. He also Moscow, Damilya Tasmaganbe- ers are planning to hold a national emphasised that the exhibition tova. sports festival every year and turn is mostly focused on the coming The photo exhibition will be it into a popular folk festival. EXPO 2017. open until August 24. A4 ECONOMY

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ECONOMY Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Starts Final NEWS IN BRIEF Kazakh President Nursul- tan Nazarbayev met Aug. 3 with National Bank Chairman Stage of Transformation Programme Daniyar Akishev, reported the three main activities related to Akorda press service. Akishev By Zhazira Dyussembekova the product supply chain in the spoke about the work being target market segments with the implemented to control infla- ASTANA – Kazakhstan Temir greatest growth potential – the tion in the country. In turn, the Zholy (KTZ), the national rail- services of the main rail network, President insisted on continuing way company, announced the multimodal logistics and rail the effective awareness-raising start of projects within the busi- freight transport, according to measures over the situation with ness transformation programme Tengrinews.kz. the slipping rate of tenge. “The for 2016-2019 and its plans to KTZ’s transformation pro- decision on the introduction of a finish establishing a national in- gramme started in 2014 along free-floating exchange rate was frastructure operator by the end with transformation of other Ka- correct. Now, however, there of 2017 during special July 29 zakh national companies, such was a definite surge and its rea- information day, according to as Kazpost, KazMunaiGas and sons should be explained to peo- company’s press release. Kazatomprom. The modification ple,” said Nazarbayev. Akishev The transformation is divided involves deep analysis and re-en- noted, “In the first six months into several stages. gineering of business processes, of this year the price of oil rose “This is the key final stage of the elimination of unproductive from US$27 to $52 per barrel, the transformation programme, units, development and supply but in July it fell by 15 percent which is the result of the pains- of services and technology in from $52 to $42. There was a taking two-year joint work of demand, according to the KTZ similar situation in all devel- the transformation team and the website. oping, raw materials exporting employees of the company,” said The key direction of the trans- states. Their national currencies Vice President for Development formation is a change in the strengthened as Kazakhstan’s; Yerkin Zhusanbayev. corporate culture, as well as the after that, there was a 2-3 per- KTZ began implementing its development of human capital, cent decrease. Tenge in nomi- development strategy last year. in line with the long-term stra- nal terms in July weakened 4.2 In that time the company has Introducing the changes started and logistics holding and the model and will help to increase tegic objectives of the company percent; we believe that this is worked on a process model and with the application of the new next step towards improvement the company’s revenues,” said through continuous learning and a normal adjustment. Currently, strategic key performance indica- organisational structure through is the introduction of new and Zhusanbayev. improvement. Creating the en- the situation has stabilised. We tors, as well as its efficiency and a phased transition, according to improved processes to increase Earlier this year, he also an- vironment to maximise human don’t expect that in the future new IT architecture. Each aspect the press release. The cargo car- efficiency and customer focus. nounced the number of subsidi- potential will increase the value the rate will in any way fluctu- led to the creation of specific pro- rier was also formed last month. “Conceptual relaunch of the aries and affiliated companies of the company and change the ate.” jects that the company will ex- The company is aiming to be- key systems will allow KTZ to will be reduced from 97 to 41 internal culture and efficiency of ecute during the next three years. come an international transport go on a global service delivery and the company will focus on processes, noted KTZ. Deposits to the Single Accu- mulative Pension Fund of Ka- zakhstan (SAPF) are decreasing every year, according to state- ments published on the National Bank of Kazakhstan website. National Bank and Experts Kazakhstan Becomes As of June 1, pension deposits amounted to 4.5 trillion tenge ($12.7 billion), an increase of First Central Asian 4.3 percent during the past five Explain Tenge Weakening by months, stated the National Bank report. A minor slowdown was caused by the closing of in- Country on OECD dividual pension accounts with Falling Ruble, Internal Reasons zero balances and merger of months,” said National Bank that, oil price growth doesn’t the same investors’ pension ac- By Yerbolat Uatkhanov monetary operations and asset make Kazakhstan national cur- Competition Committee counts. The number of deposit management deputy director rency stronger,” he said. ed that, given global trends, it is accounts on voluntary fees has ASTANA – Trades on the Adil Mukhamedzhanov, ac- Baidildinov is sure that small Staff Report vital for Kazakhstan to become a been reduced due to the migra- Kazakhstan Stock Exchange cording to Kazpravda.kz. and medium-sized businesses member of this organisation, as tion of people from Kazakhstan, (KASE) showed a weakening He noted oil prices decreased and even large enterprises are The antimonopoly body of Ka- it influences the global economy. as well as the closing of ac- of the tenge, as the U.S. dollar in July due to the growth of interested in determining mini- zakhstan has been accepted as a The contemporary goal of Ka- counts with zero balances. exchange rate reached 350.2 the oil supply, publication of mum and maximum exchange new member of the Competition zakhstan is to comply with the tenge per $1 earlier this week. reports about sufficient oil re- rate levels. Committee of the Organisation main principles and standards of Experts of the Kazakhstan In- The main factor is the fall in oil serves and the increasing num- “If the National Bank de- for Economic Cooperation and the OECD in competition mat- stitute of Industry Development prices, although movement of ber of wells in the U.S. clares that the lowest level Development (OECD), reported ters, which means the creation of explained in detail how the Pro- budgetary funds, tax payment “In recent years, [Russia’s] is 330 tenge per $1 and the the press service of the Ministry better conditions for competition ductivity 2020 state programme periods and the dedollarisation ruble showed a decrease in sen- highest is 360 tenge per $1, of National Economy of Kazakh- on domestic commodity markets. works and who is eligible for process are also considered to sitivity to changes in oil prices. everybody will work in more stan. Furthermore, it strengthens the state support. Thanks to the sup- be involved. However, the value of the ruble comfortable conditions and de- The organisation includes 35 general competitiveness of the port, for example, a cement plant “Currently we have a free- relative to the U.S. dollar fell velop their own business,” he member states, most of which country as part of the Eurasian managed to fully install equip- floating exchange rate, which when oil prices fell,” he added, added. ment and set up production. The suggests daily fluctuations de- reported Kapital. “Maybe the National Bank plant now provides building ma- pending on a number of fac- Independent oil and gas ana- aims to provide maximum sup- The Ministry of Economy noted that, terials to EXPO sites and in the tors. First of all, the oil price lyst Olzhas Baidildinov noted port for exporters and help the given global trends, it is vital for future plans to become the main and exchange rates of states there is a direct connection be- government to increase the supplier of concrete for construc- which are main trade partners. tween the ruble exchange rate tenge in payments to its budget, Kazakhstan to become a member tion of Astana’s monorail trans- At that, the tenge exchange and oil prices. which hasn’t been revised ($30 port infrastructure. The govern- rate is also influenced by in- “The oil price increase per oil barrel and 360 tenge per of this organisation, as it influences ment support measures helped ternal factors such as expec- makes the ruble stronger. The $1) in spite of the fact that the the global economy. another refinery near Astana. In tations of market participants, oil price fall makes it weaker. oil price increased by 50 per- total, more than 30 enterprises movement of budgetary funds, In Kazakhstan, the situation is cent within six months,” said are European countries, including Economic Union (EAEU) and received financial assistance tax payment periods and a different. Usually we can ob- Kazkommerts Securities assets Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, the World Trade Organisation from the state last year as part trend towards dedollarisation serve significant correlation management head Aivar Bai- as well as the U.S., Japan and (WTO). of the Productivity 2020 pro- of the economy in the past few when the oil price falls. At kenov. Australia. The economies of the The ministry in its announce- gramme, with the total amount of OECD members account for about ment emphasised that at the pre- allocated funds reaching nearly 60 percent of the world gross do- sent stage the competition policy 170 million tenge ($480,000). mestic product (GDP). It should of Kazakhstan shows its commit- The programme will continue for be highlighted that Kazakhstan is ments to the principles of free three more years, meaning doz- the first country in Central Asia to market and strives to minimise ens of companies have an oppor- Kazakh National Bank Issues become a member of the OECD governmental interference. The tunity to lay the foundation for Competition Committee. contributed innovations in the further development. According to the press state- legislation will also allow im- ment, Kazakhstan’s accession to proving market efficiency. As Vietnam and the Zhambyl Commemorative Coins the OECD Competition Commit- one of the main outcomes of the region intend to expand coop- tee opens up possibilities to learn biennial cycle of work, the coun- eration, as a joint Kazakh-Viet- tially. The bank’s logo is situated namese sportswear manufactur- on the top of the coin. from the best world practices and try expects a transition from state implement them to strengthen the ing venture will be launched in The reverse side of the coins price regulation to the market integration process with the most Taraz in the near future, report- partly represents Abulkhair Khan’s price formation with the intro- developed countries of the world. ed Kazakh TV. The announce- portrait designed for a 50-tenge duction of antitrust tools, such as The unlimited access to the existing ment was made during a visit banknote issued in 1993 and cur- the suppression of disorders as- OECD research and analytical ma- to the region of the delegation rently removed from operation. sociated with the establishment terials will allow the state to avoid headed by Vietnamese Ambas- The name of the ruler, the year of of too high or too low monopoly errors and speeding up the process sador to Kazakhstan Doan Thi the coin 2016 and some graphic de- prices, the fight against cartels of antimonopoly regulation reforms. Xuan Hien. He met with repre- signs are written circumferentially. and the suppression of vertical The Ministry of Economy not- agreements. sentatives of government and The upper part of the golden coins business entities and became showcase the Au 999 lettering and acquainted with investment pro- Ag 925 on the silver coins. This jects in the agriculture, chemical indicates the material the coins are industry and construction ma- made from and their proof. terials production spheres. “We All images and lettering on both want to strengthen the economic and back sides, while the gold sides of the coins are textured. Staff Report and trade relationship with your and silver ones show a portrait The total number of golden region. The volume of trade be- of khan coins with 21.87 mm in diameter On July 29, the Kazakh Na- tween our countries is still low. The front side of the coins rep- is 1,000 pieces. Silver coins 38.61 I brought Vietnamese entrepre- tional Bank issued new special resents the national coat of arms, mm in diameter total 3,000 pieces 500 tenge (US$1.43) coins made neurs here; they got acquainted the number 500 for gold and sil- and 100,000 coins made of nickel with the products of the Zhamb- of gold and silver, as well as 100 ver coins and 100 for nickel silver silver and with 31 mm in diameter yl producers. We also demon- tenge (US$0.29) coins made of coins, as well as the word tenge. were issued by the bank. strated Vietnamese products. I nickel silver. The coins are part National ornaments are presented The commemorative coins of am sure that trade turnover will of a series dedicated to Abulkhair on the right and left sides and Ka- 500 and 100 tenge can be used as increase between the parties af- Khan. zakhstan Republic is written in normal currency throughout the ter this meeting,” said the am- All coins have identical front Kazakh and Russian circumferen- country. bassador. A5 BUSINESS

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year rent-to-own mortgages pay- BUSINESS ment in the same cities and sub- NEWS IN BRIEF urbs, the monthly payment will be Why Buying Housing with Samruk Kazyna’s about 1,600 tenge (US$4.50) and Astana’s branch of the Nur Otan 1,300 tenge (US$3.70) per square Party and the National Chamber metre in the regions. of Entrepreneurs will join efforts In both cases, payments are sub- to support local business, reported Real Estate Fund Makes More Sense ject to change in subsequent years Kazakh TV. A memorandum was opment 2020 programme, there make the rent-to-own option more based on the cost of construction. signed last week in the hope of By Dmitry Lee are two ways to purchase housing: affordable and accessible by 30-50 One thing people must under- helping to protect the interests rent with the option to purchase or percent,” said Kaldybaev. stand, said Kaldybaev, is this is of entrepreneurs and enhance ASTANA – For the 25-year-old buy it out. This type of housing is The fund is playing out all the not free housing under this Pro- the competitiveness of national nation, the idea of renting is so al- more affordable than what the mar- aces for its potential consumers to gram but affordable housing for business, creating favourable le- ien that residents easily get dragged ket has to offer and the rent-to-own a point where “people have a hard the underprivileged and applicants gal and economic conditions for – as it first might look from the for- tool makes it even more accessible time believing our transparent pro- must prove their financial status to its management. “We aimed to eigner’s point of view – into insane for [ordinary people],” said Kaldy- grammes,” he added. Some apart- qualify. achieve a 50 percent share of small mortgage rates. Some second-tier baev. ments are offered but have no de- “The Akimats (city administra- and medium sized enterprises banks are giving mortgages with Launched in 2014, the Regional mand, as sometimes people do not tions) have those lists of people (SMEs) in GDP by 2050. In par- annual interest rates at as high as Development 2020 programme have the correct information; hence waiting for houses, the underprivi- ticular, we are going to increase 16.5 percent and a 20-30 percent is hoping to provide tens of thou- the fund is being as transparent as leged families and those individu- this share from 25 percent to 30 down payment. Since 1991, con- sands of Kazakhs with affordable possible. All bids are placed online als have priority. In the first place, percent by 2021. We viewed it by sumers have been overpaying triple housing without the over-the-top and can be easily monitored by the housing determined for realisation the regions; Astana has a million the price of the apartment’s actual mortgage rates. Several national bidders themselves. through akimats is allocated by lo- people and 288,000 people work cost. That does not stop Kazakhs, companies have also been involved “The fund is the creditor. People cal authorities among the people on in SMEs, which is almost 30 per- however, from signing agreements to initiate similar schemes, like the sign agreements with the right to the waiting list. If one of them refus- cent. That puts the capital ahead with banks. Timur Kaldybaev Baiterek Holding and its subsidi- buy out in 15 years with the month- es the offers, then remaining apart- of all other cities,” said Nur Otan The 17-million population has a ary, Kazakhstan Mortgage Com- ly fee and a guaranteed payment ments are suggested to individuals, Astana branch Deputy Chairman different approach when it comes possible without it,” President Nur- pany. amounting to three-month’s rent. who do not have housing on our Edil Mamytbekov. to purchasing versus renting. The sultan Nazarbayev once said. “The differences between rent- There is no down payment, but any- web site www.fnsk.kz,” he said. nation that prefers its traditional In an interview with Samruk to-own and the mortgage is that one could make a 50-percent down The funny part is “in fact, only Eight major investment plans values regards family and stability Kazyna Real Estate Fund Market- via a mortgage the housing is ac- payment if he or she wishes so, thus 30 percent of applicants actually are to be implemented in the as the top priority and the housing ing and Development Managing quired on the open market at the reducing the amount of monthly show up to continue the paper- Taldykorgan industrial zone in question, no doubt, is by far the Director and board member Timur market price. On top of that, the payments,” said Kaldybaev work,” he added. the next few years with the assis- most discussed in the lives of the Kaldybaev, The Astana Times banks charge their own interest When purchasing property di- The fund participates in launch tance of strategic foreign partners. majority of Kazakh citizens. Hav- wanted to learn what tools are be- rates and plus since 2012 they ask rectly in Aktau, Almaty, Astana, of other projects in view of EXPO Three of the projects in the energy ing one’s own apartment at what- ing used to facilitate apartment for the down payment. The banks’ Atyrau and their suburbs for hous- 2017. sector are the construction of the ever the cost still supersedes the purchases for Kazakhstan citizens. appraisals underestimate the real ing constructed since 2012, the “We are financing the [construc- Kerbulak counter regulating hy- idea of renting because “it will be The real estate fund has been housing value, therefore the mort- price of one square metre will tion of the] ‘Green Quarter’ ac- droelectric generating station at yours eventually,” most people ar- providing affordable housing op- gage becomes unreasonable. The amount to no more than 180,000 cording to ‘green standards,’” said Ili River, the wind farm in Chilik gue. tions as part of the Kazakhstan rent-to-own is also a long-term tenge (US$513). In other regions Kaldybaev. “This project is being and development of the energy The state’s management has Regional Development 2020 state renting option with the right to of the country, the same square me- carried out by Samruk Kazyna potential of the Shelek region. launched numerous campaigns to programme. The fund currently buy-out but with no down payment tre will cost no more than 144,000 Development together with pri- Three additional companies – a provide Kazakh citizens with af- has 12 projects in Aktobe, Almaty, and the prices are not based on tenge (US$410). When buying a vate construction companies and soy plant, meat plant and baker- fordable housing as “[home] is the Astana, Atyrau, Karaganda, Kyzy- the market value of property, but home directly, it is also possible foreign partners who work accord- ies – were created in the zone. solid foundation of personal life lorda, Shymkent, Taraz, Ust Kame- purely on the cost of construction. to get a mortgage at second-tier ing to the design of the projects of “It’s a total of 600 hectares; it is and the climate in the family; no nogorsk and Almaty region. This price is fixed and overseen by banks. energy-efficient and environmental a very large area. There are plans well-being or productive work is “As part of the Regional Devel- a government decree. These factors In case of rent-to-own, for 15- friendly construction (LEED). to create about 7,500 jobs. Also, about 40 production facilities are scheduled to open,” said Marzhan Murat, head of the entrepreneur- ship and industrial-innovative de- velopment department. New GPS Security System Pavlodar Plant Consumer lending is in demand again in the country, according to ranking.kz. The volume of new Made in Kazakhstan Draws Signs 300 Million loans provided to residents rose to 167 billion tenge (US$470 mil- lion) in May, which is 22 percent higher compared to May 2015. International Attention Euro Deal for The average consumer loans in the previous four months were at Agency for Technological De- 15 percent per month and slower velopment, which allocated compared to the same period last 17.7 million tenge (US$51,000) Aluminium Supply and covered 90 percent of the year. A reduction was observed Vice President of VTB Bank Vi- cost of the tracker. The total during the entire previous year. By Zhanna Shayakhmetova taly Buzoverya, operations in the cost of the project was 18.8 mil- Banks issued 1.8 trillion tenge commodities market is one of the (US$5 billion) in 2015, 22 percent lion tenge (US$53,000). ASTANA – The Eurasian Re- priorities of the company. more than in 2014. The inventor of the Mongoose sources Group (ERG), a lead- “The deal will further strength- tracker created the device after ing diversified natural resources en our position in the commodi- Culinary tourism is gaining losing track of his child. company, and VTB Group have ties segment. Our work strategy popularity in East Kazakhstan. According to the agency’s entered into a strategically im- in this market involves expanding Citizens come to the open air representatives, the GPS-track- portant deal in the amount of 300 the range of goods and services zhailau (meadows) to enjoy the er has a solid and easy to carry million euros to finance a six- provided by VTB customers,” fresh mare’s milk and breathe the construction. It can also operate year aluminium supply. she said. fresh mountain air. The Katon- Karagai is developing the local under water and is energy-effi- tourism. According to travellers, cient, as its charge can last up to SOBOTKA: “This deal is the first long-term it’s worth overcoming the long 20 days. The Mongoose can be financing of the Kazakhstan Electrolysis distance to taste the kumis. Farm- used any place in the world with ers say the secret to the drink’s a mobile connection. It features Plant ensuring the stability of the enterprise popularity is in the local nature. high accuracy and transmits the Horses graze in meadows among coordinates even in shopping and guaranteed markets products the press service of the National coniferous forests, resulting in a Staff Report malls and basements in contrast throughout the term of the agreement. milk yield that is big, delicious Agency for Technological De- to similar GPS-systems. Be- and rich in vitamins. “Kumis is velopment (NATD). sides, the gadget has a simple We are the only aluminium producer The Mongoose GPS-security very sour. This is the real kumis. The invention has been or- interface and also suitable for system, invented by Kazakh producing the metal of the highest The sour kumis improves health dered by 600 Kazakh citizens people with disabilities. citizen Evgeny Shcherbatov has and cures all diseases,” Katon- and the Kazakh organisation The tracker set also includes grade in Kazakhstan.” Karagai resident Nurailym Daut- recevied attention in the U.S., Kazpost to track parcels. a full-featured application that khanova told the local media. and an order from the Autism The newly created gadget According to the ERG Com- KEP’s production capacity ac- Approximately 72 million tenge allows a user to track the exact Society San Francisco, reported munications Department, VTB counts to 250,000 tonnes of alu- (US$202,000) was allocated to was sponsored by the National location of a child or loved one. Capital has issued an advance minium per year. The company is support kumis production in the payment for aluminium supply district. In the last five years, the listed on the London Mercantile totalling 660,000 tonnes over the Exchange brand. Its production number of farms engaged in bev- life of the loan to the Kazakhstan erage production has increased to technology is characterised by Electrolysis Plant (KEP) located high innovation and an environ- 54. This year, there are plans to in Pavlodar. VTB Capital has al- produce about three tonnes of the Government Launches Satellite mentally friendly approach. With ready signed long-term contracts drink in the region. these indicators, the plant is in- for the implementation of this cluded in the world’s top ten alu- metal with end users, reported In- Retail sales showed an increase minium giants among 200 com- form.kz. of 23.7 percent in nominal and Navigation Software panies. The partners have developed a 0.3 percent in real terms in the thodical Centre of Phytosanitary pary aims to increase the annual A reduction in specific con- hedge strategy against falling alu- first half of the year, reported Ka- Staff Report Diagnostics and Projections and production of industrial prototypes sumption of electricity for elec- minium prices and the KEP will zakh TV. The first half of the year Department of the Military Police from 10,000 to 100,000 units. trolytic aluminium by 1.4 percent set the selling price of aluminium saw a 24 percent increase, the ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s state of the Armed Forces of Kazakh- According to the organisation, below the standard value and 2.7 in a particular corridor, fixing it highest over the previous year in bodies are now using satellite nav- stan. the competing systems to provide percent less than the project val- at the level not lower than the monetary terms. Almaty showed igation software to better manage The system provides software services for the location of moving ue was achieved at the KEP since logistics, according to the press boundaries of the corridor to sta- the most significant share of total for control of vehicles. The ser- objects have several disadvantag- the energy management system service of the National Agency for bilise cash flows. ISO 50001 series was launched in retail sales, recording 29 percent vice is provided to the end user es. In particular, the impossibility Technological Development. “This deal is the first long-term 2014 and due to the work of en- from January-June. Astana had an along with turnkey installation of of localisation in the national lan- National company Kazakhstan the hardware and configuration of financing of the Kazakhstan Elec- ergy saving from the Aksu power 11 percent share. The share of the guage, difficulties in connecting Gharysh Sapary has developed a navigation equipment to ensure ac- trolysis Plant ensuring the stabil- station. This indicator is one of East Kazakhstan, Karaganda and to navigation equipment of pre- South Kazakhstan regions was monitoring and control system to cess to the system. After that, the ity of the enterprise and guaran- the best in the world. viously unknown producers and 24 percent. In general terms, the track moving objects. The tech- user can browse online the neces- teed markets products throughout Overall, the energy consump- joint share of these regions was nology was developed with grant sary information through his own the absence of clearly-established the term of the agreement. We are tion for production of one tonne 72 percent. The remaining 28 per- funds in the amount of 18,729,937 terminal. Any personal computer technology to provide all services the only aluminium producer pro- of primary aluminium for the first cent was divided among the other tenge (US$53,195) and for com- with internet access can be used. from installation to maintenance. ducing the metal of the highest nine years of the company’s work regions. The shares of Almaty and pany’s own funds in the amount of The subscription fee is charged In the near future, satellite navi- grade in Kazakhstan,” said CEO was reduced threefold. The plant Astana have remained virtually 1,032,037 tenge (US$2,931). at the same time every month and gation systems as well as complete of Eurasian Resources Group also produces its own anodes unchanged in the past five years, The system already has clients, provides a variety of service plans solutions based on them will be Benedict Sobotka. used in aluminium production, maintaining the dominant posi- including government organisa- for each type of vehicle. implemented in all sectors of the According to head of the which gives an additional oppor- tion. tions, such as the National Me- Now Kazakhstan Gharysh Sa- economy. bank’s Credit Department, Senior tunity to reduce the cost of metal. A6 EDITORIAL&OPINION

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Each animal trainer understands his or her animals; they are like children to them. They almost live Consistent Efforts Capital Circus Manager Explains together. An animal trainer can usu- ally sense when an animal should no longer be used in an act, and starts to train another animal in ad- Needed to Tackle Process Behind Performances vance for replacement. This transi- some to join us. Usually, they have tion must be carried out smoothly, By Azamat Syzdykbayev their own acts. When they come to because it is impossible to replace the circus, they work with our di- an animal quickly. Terrorism ASTANA – Last December, the rectors and we start to develop per- t is a sign of how danger- They are losing territory fast in Capital Circus marked its 10th an- formances, sew costumes and bring The circus arts can be very ous our world seems to have Iraq and Syria where once they niversary. In its short life, it has their acts to perfection. dangerous. Have you had any in- become that every time we seemed unstoppable. In Libya, too, become the leading circus in the cidents or accidents over the last look at the daily news, we are they are in retreat. International country. This comes as no surprise, Who trains them? decade in the Capital Circus? relievedI if we learn there have been action is cutting off the funding as founding members of the Capital They are already trained in col- Thank God, this has not happened no major new terrorist attacks. It has they need to pay their fighters and Circus include key performers from lege, where our circus luminaries to us. We have not experienced se- been estimated, for example, that in weapons. Against this background, the old Almaty Circus. work as teachers; they specialise in rious incidents like this. However, The Capital Circus participates in Europe alone the last two months the increased attacks can be seen such areas as gymnastics, acrobat- world wide, circus artists die every the international Echo of Asia festi- have seen attacks every 84 hours. as an attempt to hide failure and to ics and clownery. Today we have year. This includes animal trainers, val, which annually brings together And just in case the frequency of maintain relevance to the weak and some problems with animal train- who work with predators; it in- masters of the circus arts from all these attacks loses their ability to disenchanted who are their poten- ing, but our artists try to emulate the cludes gymnasts and acrobats, per- around the world. Deputy Director Vladislav Bernadskiy shock, the extremists sink to ever tial recruits. experiences of their colleagues, so forming tricks without any safety of the Capital Circus Vladislav Ber- new depths of depravity. In the But as the daily news tragically We will continue this practice: cur- this genre is also being developed. devices. They fall, break limbs, be- nadskiy explained in an interview last few weeks, we have witnessed underlines, we can’t sit around and rently we are working on new acts There are exotic acts with lions in come disabled. Unfortunately, this the difficult but interesting life of children slaughtered while watch- expect the threat, ideology and for our artists to perform in China. our repertoire; there are also per- is commonplace. Each artist from ing a firework display in Nice and appeal of violent extremism simply circus artists. As for the circuses in the post- forming camels, horses, ponies and the very beginning must be ready the bombing of peaceful protestors to fade away. We have to do more Soviet area, we want to arrange dogs. We include two other animal for these possible consequences. in Kabul, shoppers in Baghdad both individually and collectively Each circus has its unique fea- tours of the Kazakh national circus acts into the rehearsal programme; and air passengers in Istanbul. We to counter it. ture. What is yours? programme in Russia, Belarus and they include monkeys and bears. Tell us about the timetable of a have seen, too, mass shootings at a Security services, for example, It is that our circus hosts all the Ukraine. In this area, we will work When these acts are ready, we can circus artist. Do they have vaca- nightclub in Orlando and a café in have to be given the resources to international events in Kazakhstan together with our colleagues from create a comprehensive circus ani- tions or days off? Dhaka, not too mention the hospital keep citizens safe. Barriers to the that promote our national circus art the Almaty and Shymkent circuses. mal programme to go on tours both They have almost no days off. bombings in Quetta. sharing of intelligence between at the international level. We invite This programme must be prepared in Kazakhstan and abroad. Each artist has a personal rehearsal Churches, mosques, the holiest countries must be removed. colleagues from neighbouring and at a high level – we must include distant foreign countries; we try to schedule. Artists have rehearsal up sites, and hospitals are no longer We have to recognise as well the best artists of our country in it Do circuses work to attract new places of sanctuary but deliberate how adept extremists are at exploit- arrange tours of our artists abroad. to three times a day; they always – that is why we need to unite our artists, like football and hockey targets. In an attack of individual ing divisions and resentment. They Currently, our artists are on tours in work and bring their skills to per- resources. Currently, we are nego- teams try to recruit new players? savagery, an 85-year-old priest had thrive in areas of conflict as the America, Indonesia and China, and fection. The only time to rest is on tiating the opportunity to arrange Of course. This starts from the his throat cut while conducting Middle East and North Africa show. they will soon go to Spain and then vacation. They go on vacation an- some arenas in Russia and Belarus. moment of graduation. Our repre- a service in a Normandy church. International efforts to settle violent to Italy. nually between tours. We are also negotiating with our sentatives and our colleagues from There seems no limit to the barbar- disputes must be redoubled. Part of this unique feature is also Turkmen colleagues to develop the Almaty and Shymkent circuses ity of those behind these attacks. The extremists feed, too, on the opportunity for Kazakh artists What does the payment system of a big tour. This programme will attend each graduation. The task of While violence globally is on the the despair brought by grinding to perform abroad, which is ensured artists look like? Do they receive a be based on the national Kazakh rise, Kazakhstan has also seen its poverty and loss of hope. It would through the international events each circus is to get the best stu- salary every month or honoraria? culture and the identity of Kazakh own acts of terrorism. The attacks be foolish, of course, to believe that we hold. The staff of the Capital dents. There is competition, but it Our artists receive salaries set by circus arts. Each circus in Kazakh- in Aktobe seem to have been car- tackling unfairness and disadvantage Circus was formed from the old is carried out through friendly ne- the state. During tours, of course, stan is supervised by the akimats ried out by our own nationals but in our world would end recruitment Almaty Circus. Those artists have gotiations. Each circus proposes its artists receive honoraria, but they [administrations] of their cities; encouraged and ordered, even if in- to these barbarous groups. But a done a great job, and we are grate- conditions, and the students, choos- cover only travel costs. directly, from abroad. Radicalisation concerted attempt to remove these ful for that. New artists who come nevertheless, we closely cooper- ing the most appropriate format, also appears to have played a part in grievances, as well as being the right to us and become real profession- ate. This cooperation is, first of all, decide where they want to work. Does this mean circus artists the murderous criminal assault on step in itself, would undoubtedly als, proving their master skills by aimed at ensuring tours of different Speaking of proposed conditions, here are really following their vo- law enforcement officers in Almaty reduce the attractiveness of their performing in international arenas, circus programmes in Kazakhstan. we offer housing, which is a key cation? more recently. warped ideology. continue this work. We host artists from Ukraine, Rus- factor – we have a residence hall. Yes, it does. There is no financial This showed that the threat from There must be increased attempts sia and Belarus, who come with Moreover, we provide conditions benefit, only the fulfillment of the terrorism is serious even for a coun- as well to foster understanding be- You regularly host the best rep- different programmes, and with our for rehearsals, including director’s sincere desire to be a circus artist. try with an international reputation tween faiths and focus on the values resentatives of international circus other Kazakh circuses, we develop assistance. for having built a stable and tolerant they have in common. This has been arts. Tell us more about this coop- a plan for these programmes, trying Has anyone tried to lure your society with people from many dif- a major priority for Kazakhstan for eration. to select the best programmes for Let’s go back to animals; they artists away with better financial ferent backgrounds living in peace many years, which has also backed We closely cooperate with circus- our audience. are also circus artists. What kind offers? together. This success makes it easy calls within the global Muslim com- es of the post-Soviet area, including of animals do you have in your cir- It makes no sense. One can in- to forget that Kazakhstan is located munity of the need to heal divisions the Russian, Ukrainian, Belaru- How often is your circus pro- cus, and how often do you need to vite an artist to perform, organise in a region where violent extremism in own ranks. sian, Kyrgyz, Uzbek and Turkmen gramme updated? replace them? tours, the artist can perform freely has a solid presence. Achieving all these goals needs circuses. This year, we’ve started The peculiarity of the circus is The difference between circus and then go back to the circus. This The frequency and ferocity of all concerted political leadership. It is to work closely with a Hungarian that it is constantly on tour. For the and other types of art is that there is practice exists. We have artists who these attacks across the world has why President Nazarbayev urged circus whose director attended the audience to regularly see new acts no opportunity to change acts fre- interest us as visiting performers, a purpose. They are designed to the United Nations to take the lead. Echo of Asia festival. We plan to and new artists, we have a well- quently. The circus art is based, first but that doesn’t mean we are inter- spread a climate of fear and increase Only the UN has the global author- include an act in the international functioning conveyor of circus pro- of all, on physical conditions and ested in them as regular employees. tensions and divisions in both indi- ity to bring countries together to Hungarian circus programme this gramme tours. It means that when physiological peculiarities. That is We have our own artists. vidual societies and the international agree and deliver a comprehensive September. It will be our first step one circus programme moves to why for the act to be highly profes- community as a whole. It is why we anti-terrorism strategy and coalition. to access the European market. We other venues, another one comes. sional, an artist must prepare it for What is the most important must be steadfast in our response Kazakhstan must use its position on need this to exchange experience This circle is cyclical. It helps us to many years. Then the professional- quality a circus artist needs? to refuse to allow the extremists to the UN Security Council to argue and artists. regularly diversify our repertoire. ism is noted by other circuses, and First of all, it is passion for the drive us apart. this case forcefully. It should be noted that we have the artist starts to perform this act circus arts. Each circus artist, actu- We must also remember that, Defeating violent extremism will been very closely cooperating with How do you work with youth? around the world. Thus, it is dif- ally, is first a fan of the circus, and despite what our enemy wants us take time and effort. But with deter- China for five years already. Today, Where do you find young artists ficult to prepare another act and it a person who devotes himself or to believe, these attacks are not mined global leadership, we can about half of our circus troupe is on for your performances? takes years. herself to the art. This is common launched from a position of strength. squeeze the life out of this menace tour in China. This cooperation has We have a circus and variety art The same concerns trained ani- among all artists. Not everyone can The radical hate-filled groups be- to the benefit of all our safety so a long-term foundation. Artists of college that prepares artists through mals. As you noted correctly, ani- become a circus artist – the desire hind them find themselves, in fact, the daily news reflects a world at the Capital Circus perform in China secondary education. Annually, we mals are also artists. That is why must lie deep in the soul. That is under growing pressure. greater peace. and win their prestigious awards. review college students and invite animals are replaced in advance. why the circus is a unique art.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016

“My father gave me a taste for reading. … For me, literature, in terms of spiritual development, is Actor Explains Challenge of Playing more important than cinema. I love rereading Kazakh writers, such as Abai, Mukhtar Auezov, Gabit Mus- repov, Sabit Mukanov and my fa- the President, His Love of Movies ther, of course. From Russia, I like Kokshetau oblast. In our village, he concentrated on playing a presi- one big set. After playing the role of Gogol and Dostoevsky. The book By Malika Orazgaliyeva Indian and American movies were dent, the character would not work. Nazarbayev the steel worker, a job by British historian and traveller very popular. Bruce Lee, Jean- Instead, he focused on embodying he held for nine years, Alimzhanov John Man, ‘Leadership Secrets of Actor Nurlan Alimzhanov, who Claude Van Damme and Mithun the worker who didn’t dream of realised by what hard labour these Genghis Khan,’ has become my played Kazakh President Nursultan Chakraborty were our idols. Try- becoming such a leader, but had a workers earn their bread. table-book,” Alimzhanov said. Nazarbayev in the epic about the ing to be like them, I started prac- great thirst for knowledge and great Before this pivotal role, Alimzh- “Also, I am a cinema addict. I President’s life and has won Ka- ticing taekwondo, especially after determination. anov played the lead in a dozen collect licensed disks, and do not zakhstan’s Zhas Tulpar award, dis- watching ‘Double Impact’ with Van “In the film, I just walk, step by other films. miss a single movie, domestic or cussed his cinema career and plans Damme, I can seriously say that he step, to the top, which Nazarbayev “To perform well, I have to do a foreign. When friends suggest play- for the future with Kazakhstanskaya was my teacher,” Alimzhanov said. did. In order to do this, I communi- lot to work on myself, such as lis- ing billiards, going to a restaurant Pravda daily. “I took naturally to the role in cated with his friends and read eve- ten, watch, read, travel and meet or something else, I say ‘Let’s go Alimzhanov wanted to become the epic, ‘The Way of the Leader.’ rything I could find on him, espe- different people. My first film was to the movies.’ In the cinema, my an actor since childhood, he said, After the success of the first part, cially memories of the President and ‘Sin of Sholpan’ by Bolat Sharip, soul relaxes. I learn from watching having fallen in love with the art in Nurlan Alimzhanov ‘The Sky of My Childhood,’ it was his classmates,” Alimzhanov said. based on Magzhan Zhumabayev’s other actors. This is my hobby,” he his first theatrical role in “Marriage decided to shoot the subsequent Shooting on the second part of the story. Then I did ‘Baksy,’ directed added. Proposal,” based on a piece by his winter and the passage of the old sections. There was no question of film lasted nine months and required by Sergei Bodrov and Gulshad “In Kazakhstan, there are a lot of father, Bayangali Alimzhanov. year, at New Year corporate events, who would play the young Naz- travel to Moscow, Ukraine, Finland, Omarova. The role of one of the good directors and more as yet un- In his second year at the where he could get $50 for an even- arbayev. At the beginning of my Estonia, Latvia, and Belarus. Most of brothers in the series ‘Agaiyndar’ played historical roles, like Abylai Zhurgenov Academy in Almaty, Al- ing. At that time, it was huge money career, I never thought that I could the movie was filmed in Temirtau, in by Akan Satayev brought me popu- Khan, Saken Seifullin and the lead- imzhanov began to work at the Ka- for a poor student from a village. play the role of the President. It Karaganda oblast. Director Rustem larity,” the actor said. ers of the Alash Movement. In my zakh Youth Theatre, and took film Eventually, after switching be- was destiny. I felt enormous re- Abdrashev and production designer In addition to his impressive ap- heart, I cherish a dream to play at roles and performed original songs. tween theatre, TV, cinema and music, sponsibility,” the actor admitted. Sabit Kurmanbekova recreated the pearance, tall, broad-shouldered least some of them. Although no He would also play Ded Moroz, a Alimzhanov decided to focus on film. According to Alimzhanov, from image of the city in the mid-1950s Alimzhanov is a master of Kazakh one has offered me such a role yet, I traditional character embodying “I come from Kenashy village in the beginning, he understood that if and 1960s, turning Temirtau into literary language. am preparing myself for them.”

sult, all regions of Kazakhstan are covered and involved in the imple- mentation of this project. Independence of Regions Key to Kazakh This cooperation can become a basis for building horizontal ties between local administrations, creating efficiency networks, also Economic Stability and Future known as learning networks or ex- gions. The fact that the state pays tional funds for the nation’s and at improving the effectiveness of perience sharing groups. By Yekaterina Berkutova special attention to the Nurly Zhol region’s economies both through the regional management in gen- Thus, it is evident that the state programme is attributable to the internal and external sources. eral and skills of local administra- takes comprehensive steps to In July and August 2016, Prime strategic importance of infrastruc- This is very important, consider- tion officials in particular. A telling achieve the strategic target of the re- Minister of Kazakhstan Karim ture development for the economic ing the fact that the majority of example is cooperation of the na- gional policy – to increase independ- Massimov has been checking on growth of Kazakhstan. In this area, Kazakhstan’s regions are recipi- tion’s government with authorised ence of the regions and, in future, the facilities throughout the country Nurly Zhol, as noted by Kazakh ents of the national budget. institutions of the European Union role of local administrations. How- related to the Nurly Zhol infra- and Chinese analysts, corresponds An important aspect is the prob- within the project Kazakhstan’s ever, before giving this independ- structure development programme. to China’s Silk Road Economic lem of effective management and Regional Development. ence, central authorities must be Effective management at the re- Belt project, the operational stage strategic planning at the local lev- The project is mainly focused on confident that the regions can effec- gional level is the key condition of which is considered by many el. Indeed, the quality of regional three pilot regions – Mangistau, tively distribute budget funds, fulfil for successful implementation of participating countries as a sub- management always raises ques- Kyzylorda, and East Kazakhstan. social obligations and expand the this programme. Moreover, given stantial component of national tions, but local administrations The project is being implemented tax base of the region to incentivise both declining macroeconomic economic development. know the problems and needs of in multiple directions, includ- entrepreneurship. To this very end, indicators and future global eco- Kazakhstan is no exception. the regions better. That is why ing such objectives as support the government, in “manual con- nomic projects in Kazakhstan, im- Moreover, in the conditions of they design developmental pro- in drafting strategies, legislation trol mode”, creates an algorithm to plementation of all provisions of A large number of programmes volatile world commodity prices, grammes for their territories for and developmental programmes, implement the strategic Nurly Zhol the Nurly Zhol programme plays are being implemented in the re- to which the economy of Ka- a five-year period (upon agree- work on planning, implementa- programme and simultaneously fa- a decisive role in the economic gions, for instance, under the State zakhstan is sensitive, develop- ment with the authorised agency tion, monitoring and assessment of cilitates understanding of the Euro- development of the nation. It is Programme of Accelerated Indus- ment of transport and logistics on public planning). It is a part of regional developmental strategies pean managerial experience. important to ensure that budget trial and Innovative Development infrastructure does not only help the developmental strategy of Ka- and assistance in creating methods resources are used with maximum of the Republic of Kazakhstan to create new jobs for citizens of zakhstan, when small, but consist- on how to engage citizens in deci- The author is an expert of the efficiency to increase business ac- for 2015-2019 and the Regional the country, but also facilitates ent steps are taken to ensure more sion making. It is important that Institute of World Economy and tivity, upgrade infrastructure and Development Programme 2020. enhancement of interconnectiv- independent local authorities. one of the project objectives is to Politics under the Foundation of enterprises and to address social Together, they were designed to ity between its regions. In the Therefore, central authorities exchange experience between pi- the First President of the Repub- regional problems. improve the situation in the re- future, the latter must raise addi- implement a set of measures aimed lot and non-pilot regions. As a re- lic of Kazakhstan. A8 EURASIA&WORLD

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 EAEU Members States Work ATOM Project Calls for Moment on Creation of Common of Silence on August 29, 25th Drugs Market Anniversary of Closure of 2018 was prepared on the basis validation of drugs manufactur- Staff Report of proposals made by authorities ing, the project requirements for from the Eurasian Economic Un- water usage in drugs produc- In order to establish a common ion member states and approved tion and the project requirements Nuclear Test Site market in drugs of the Eurasian by the Eurasian Economic Com- for stability study of drugs and More than 450 Soviet nuclear Economic Union planned for mission working group on devel- pharmaceutical substances were weapon tests were conducted at 2016-2018, it was decided to de- opment of common approaches to presented by Belarus in the sec- the Semipalatinsk site from 1949 velop 67 new regulations. The cor- regulate the drug market. ond quarter of the current year. to 1991. responding list of regulations has Each of the projects of the de- The proposed regulations are un- That period has inflicted great been approved by the member of fined acts has a responsible state, der consideration of the working suffering on the Kazakh people the Board for Technical Regula- the authority of which shall submit group now. and environment. Tests negatively tion of the Eurasian Economic the first version of the draft act to At the coming meeting of the affected the health of more than 1.5 Commission Valery Koreshkov, the commission at a stated time. working group on drugs August million Kazakh citizens including reported the press service of the The document will then be for- 25-26 in Almaty, Kazakhstan many who, to this day, in the first commission. warded to the Working Group on will present its drafts for consid- and the second generations, suffer The medicines’ regulation en- Medicines for further considera- eration. The state should prepare early death, lifelong debilitating compasses three groups of issues: tion and after its approval will be dossiers on medicines manage- illness and horrific birth defects. production and quality; require- presented to the commission for ment (placebo and active control) Following the closure of the ments for alternative medicine; the final adoption. for clinical trials and the require- Semipalatinsk site, Kazakhstan and preclinical and clinical studies The first three documents out of ments for quality indicators of soon also renounced what was of drugs. the ones to be developed in 2016, pharmaceuticals with modified then the world’s fourth largest The regulation list for 2016- including the draft guidance on release. nuclear arsenal and has since be- Karipbek Kuyukov come a world leader in the fight to permanently end nuclear weapons By Zhazira Dyussembekova threat of nuclear annihilation. The testing and, ultimately, to build a Senate of the Parliament of Ka- nuclear weapons free world. ASTANA – The ATOM Project zakhstan, the country’s Ministry of On August 29 four years ago, Examination of Aktobe (Abolish Testing: Our Mission) is Foreign Affairs and Parliamentar- President Nazarbayev addressed a calling for a moment of silence on ians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation major international parliamentary August 29, the UN International and Disarmament (PNND) are co- conference in Astana and launched Day against Nuclear Tests, to hon- organising the event. The ATOM Project as a way to Burial Mound Reveals New our all victims of nuclear weapons Kazakh President Nursultan Naz- generate global popular support testing. On this day Kazakhstan arbayev, who signed the historic for a permanent end to nuclear and the international community decree shutting down the Semipal- weapons testing and, ultimately, will mark the 25th anniversary of atinsk test site in 1991, will address the abolition of nuclear weapons. Foundings of Sarmatian Period the conference that will gather lead- the closure of the Semipalatinsk The ATOM Project is an inter- rituals. All of the foundings belong Nuclear Test Site. ing parliamentarians, prominent national global awareness and to different time periods. During “We are calling for people political leaders, diplomats and dis- petition campaign designed to additional excavations of the burial around the world to observe 11:05 armament experts, as well as reli- unify support for an end to nuclear ground, which represents an earth- gious leaders and civil society rep- a.m. their local time as a moment weapons testing and world free en mond of a total diameter of 50 resentatives from around the world of silence,” ATOM Project Honor- from nuclear weapons. More than metres and a height of 4.7 metres, to discuss further steps towards ary Ambassador Karipbek Kuyu- 260,000 people from over 100 new tombs of Sarmatian soldiers global nuclear non-proliferation kov said. countries have signed the petition. have been discovered,” said the and disarmament. head of exhibition Akan Ongaruly. “That time was chosen because The discovered tombs for sol- the clock hands show a V, which diers were erected hundreds of stands for victory. This moment is years ago after the main site was meant to signify a victory of com- constructed. The warriors were mon sense over fear and a victory buried with full amunition – ar- for global efforts towards a nu- chaeologists found bows and quiv- clear-weapons-free world,” added ers with arrows as well as spears Kuyukov, a second generation sur- of the 6th-5th century BC burial with iron arrowheads, sabers and vivor of nuclear weapons tests and Staff Report complex Tortoba located in Kobda daggers. The burial mond of the who has overcome the challenge district in Aktobe region, archae- soldier found on the edge of the site of being born without arms to be- The Halyk Kazynasy Research ologists found intact tombs of Sar- revealed a quiver containing 184 come a renowned artist. He paints Studies Institute of the Kazakh matian warriors. arrows with bronze arrowheads. with his teeth and feet. National Museum is now execut- “The research studies of the Tor- Apart from weapons, the archae- Marking the 25th anniversary of ing archaeological research on toba site, constructed to honour rep- ologists also found traces of felt the closure of the Semipalatinsk more than a dozen sites across the resentatives of Sarmatian nobility, underlays, food and dishes. The nuclear test site, Kazakhstan also country which belong to different began in 2011. During the past five ribs of a hourse were also found will be hosting a major conference periods of time. years, we have found seven burial preserved on one of the wooden in Astana focusing on further steps During the current research sites and two sites meant for special plates located next to a soldier. towards a world free from the One of Kuyukov’s works: Dead Zone.

It also can be seen that the in- “By the time I arrived to Astana vestment is increasing with a large in 2014, the city was quite well stock of Canadian direct invest- developed, the architecture is Canadian Ambassador Seeks to ment in Kazakhstan, $4 billion, stunning, the city is well organ- that continues to increase. ised, clean, easy to get around For the remainder of his term and that surprised me a little bit. overall, Steil would like to see a … I didn’t imagine that the city Broaden Bilateral Relationship broader bilateral relationship. could have grown so quickly and Continued from Page A1 be a renewed emphasis on negotia- This includes broadening coun- so well, so that was a surprise,” tion and multilateralism. tries’ active engagement in specif- Steil notes. “Our largest investor in Ka- As he noted, Canada has a strong ic sectors at the commercial level Multilingualism, popularity of zakhstan is Chemical – one of the history of playing that role and into areas such as space, broaden- hockey, climate are among the world’s largest uranium compa- Kazakhstan has the same commit- ing cooperation in fields such as similarities between the two coun- nies and they a have a very strong ment to that as well. education and doing more on gov- tries. He believes that there is a partnership with KazAtomProm “We went from high point of bi- erning issues. similar approach to hospitality and where they are mining the largest lateral trade I think in 2013-2014, The ambassador said that a fo- treating one’s guests between the deposit of uranium in Kazakh- almost 6 billion dollars in trade. A cus was also made on building Kazakhs and the Canadians. stan together. Two months ago, lot of that was oil and gas,” the am- exchanges between government According to the ambassador, they signed a new restructuring bassador shared. officials and researchers about im- farmers come from Canada to agreement which will increase It was oil purchased from Ka- proving government services. A Kazakhstan to do business or ex- the rate of uranium production zakhstan for refineries in Canada, lot of Canadian ideas and practices changes with Kazakhstan’s farm- that they are going to produce,” which is strange, according to can be seen used in Kazakhstan ers. Steil notes. Steil, because Canada produces a currently. Steil stressed that respect for di- The ambassador stresses this lot of its own oil. It became their “I want to see you fully sup- versity and multiculturalism also long-term 30-year agreement sets greatest source of trade because of port that. But I think more broadly makes the two countries similar. a solid footing for the countries’ shipping, another economic rea- we’d like to see more students and “We are both multicultural coun- nuclear cooperation. sons. researches engaged and to that end tries with variety of religions, and “All of the framework is there “The latest statistics I have of we decided to host a conference great respect for different ethnici- and we have the opportunity now I Ambassador of Canada to Kazakhstan Shawn Steil. 2015 where it’s dropped down on comparative studies essentially ties and religions. These are points think to exchange more processing significantly but still fairly solid, between Canada and Kazakhstan,” that are really strong of the Ca- would put forward,” referring to “We can’t have an influence by technology and nuclear fuel gen- $117 million worth of Canadian Steil said. nadian national identity and I see nuclear, energy, water and food ourselves without military and eration technology. We are excited exports and 524,000 dollars of The first conference will be held that same identity with Kazakhstan about that,” he added. security on which both countries economic power to do it. We do imports from Kazakhstan to Can- Sept. 1 by the Library of the First people,” he noted. A few months ago, the Kazakh- have similar points of view. have influence as a middle power, ada,” he says. President. Researchers and stu- Steil commented that the level stan-Canada business council was “Now we are going to see much to provide a consensus, to breach Steil assures that even if over- dents were invited to submit their of welcome he and his family have launched. It is a private sector-led stronger cooperation on multilat- the differences between other all the statistics look like the trade research papers and a dozen of had since they arrived in Astana organisation that provides advice eral issues because of that shared powers and to provide our negoti- dropped, a growth is still seen in submissions were received from and Kazakhstan has been quite tre- to companies and governments platform. I think we have a lot to ating power,” he explains. agricultural machinery or machin- all over the country and from mendous. about ways of doing and promot- learn from Kazakhstan on how to According to Ambassador Steil, ery for the oil and gas and mining abroad. “I have such a fond admiration ing business between the two run a campaign successfully, to get it can be seen that President Nur- industry, consulting services, con- To celebrate the shared love of for the people of Kazakhstan be- countries in mining, gas and agri- the seat on the UN Security Coun- sultan Nazarbayev has taken steps struction and construction materi- the two countries for winter sports, cause of how open they have been culture fields. cil,” Steil stresses. to position Kazakhstan to play that als. athletics and hockey, a friendly to us, how welcome we’ve been Kazakhstan was recently elected He tells about what it means useful, moderating role in its own “[Trade in] agricultural prod- hockey match has been held every made to feel being here as family as a non-permanent member of for countries like Kazakhstan and neighborhood. ucts, like cattle, genetics and meat year for the last few years. Near- and diplomats kind of show how United Nations Security Council. Canada that do not have strong The ambassador believes that is still increasing. We are relatively ly 4,000 spectators came to see close we can be as two countries. I The ambassador states that “the military powers but have powerful kind of approach to international positive about that even though the Canada versus Kazakhstan big am grateful for that and it inspires platform that the country has put neighbours and wish to play a role affairs is important at the present numbers have dropped,” the am- friendly match at the Barys arena me to work harder every day,” he forward is similar to what Canada in international affairs. time, emphasising that there has to bassador continued. last March. concluded. B Nation&Capital

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PEOPLE CULTURE CAPITAL Jaxaliyeva: Never Too Late to Find Famous ‘We Will Rock You’ Capital’s Hotel Scene Develops, Your Passionl Musical to Be Performed during Awaits for EXPO Tourists B2 EXPO 2017 Exhibition B3 B8 Couple in Poland Wear Kazakh Kazakh National Costumes for Wedding Filmmakers to Produce Movie Dedicated to WWII Soldiers’ Courage Based on actual events, the By Zhanna Shayakhmetova motion picture tells the story of Kazakh soldiers Rakhimzhan ASTANA – The creators of the Koshkarbayev and Gregory Bu- British – Kazakh feature film with latov, who stormed Reichstag in the working title “Flags over Ber- April 30, 1945 as part of the Red lin” announced a teaser will be Army’s 150th Infantry Division. released in September. The three- They raised the first red flag over minute trailer, entirely shot in Lon- Reichstag on that day as a symbol don, will feature scenes from the of the Soviet Union’s victory over upcoming film. Nazi Germany. Due to the interests The Astana Times interviewed of the Communist party, however, screenplay originator, producer and the country chose to praise soldiers head of scriptwriting team Dauren Meliton Kantaria and Mikhail Toleukhanov to learn about the pro- Yegorov, who entered the building duction and reason for creating the later. patriotic film. Continued on Page B3 Entrepreneurs

They were doing research as part tionnaires on the Polish popula- and implemented various projects By Kamila Zhumabayeva Make Online of the “Polonia in Kazakhstan: tion, which offered respondents concerning the country and also Past, Present and Future” project the chance to answer questions heads the Institute of Eastern Ini- ASTANA – Agnieszka Słomian and travelled almost the entire concerning their ethnic self-identi- tiatives in Krakov. and Tomasz Mazurek wore Ka- country, the story noted. Polonia, fication, culture knowledge, tradi- Her fiancé became interested in zakh national costumes for their Platform that as known in the modern Polish tions of the Polish nation and in- Kazakhstan and later began travel- wedding in Poland out of respect language, is the Polish Diaspora volvement with the work of Polish ling with her. for the country that has become abroad. centres. “I’m in love with Kazakh cul- native to them. “We were examining the state Nearly every Pole in Kazakh- ture; that’s why I very much Creates Events “A wedding by a lake in of Polonia organisations in Ka- stan knows Słomian, which started wanted my wedding dress to be Trzebinia, a town in Lesser Po- zakhstan through the prism of when she came to study in Almaty a Kazakh one. Our wedding was land. The proposal was done at past and present in the context of in 2008. She lived with a Kazakh in Trzebinia, between Katowice the Shymbulak tract a year be- their development in the future. family, was working on her Mas- (a city in southwestern Poland) with Few Clicks fore. Two elements – mountain We were in cities and villages ter’s degree thesis about Kazakh where I come from and Krakov created the ToiDriver mobile app and water. A symbol of the Ka- where these organisations pres- traditions and ceremonies and where Tomasz lives. It’s a pity By Kamila Zhumabayeva and TV entertainment projects, zakh steppe… A fairy tale!” not- ently work and were conducting writing stories about a Kazakh that our Kazakh friends whom we talked about his business in an ed Słomian’s Facebook post of a an interview with heads of Pol- wedding, noted the agency. invited could not come here due ASTANA – Young entrepre- interview with The Astana Times. signed wedding photo, reported ish ethno-cultural centres, Pol- Słomian is currently working on to an economic situation,” said neurs from Semei have devised He noted how the $30,000 app, inform.kz. ish language lecturers and Pol- her doctoral thesis on ethno-cul- Słomian, according to inform.kz. perhaps one of the most essen- that has the largest base of artists, Knowing how much his fiancée ish members of the clergy,” said tural organisations and most of it Kazakhstan’s Ambassador in tial online services for Kazakhs photographers, restaurants and loves Kazakhstan, Mazurek de- Słomian in her interview with is dedicated to non-profit organi- Poland Altay Abibullayev congrat- who celebrate weddings, baby important services, was created, cided to offer his hand and heart Kazinform. sations in Kazakhstan. As part of ulated the newlyweds on his Twit- births and other traditional how it works and the project’s last year in the Almaty mountains. Both were also conducting ques- her work, Słomian has organised ter account. events like no other nation. goals. With more than 18,000 users, The idea to create a free app con- ToiDriver allows arranging any necting artists and customers was event, concert or celebration linked to Tursumbayev’s trip to and any service from ordering Ekibastuz last year for his broth- a make-up artist to a big show er’s wedding. He wanted to pay for Annoyed by Borat Questions, Kazakh with just a few clicks. a host as a gift, but could not find Zhandos Tursumbayev, founder any contacts on the Internet. Student Creates Award-Winning Film and director of the company that Continued on Page B4 ying in the U.K. for a few years and adjusting to the humour here, for me there is nothing wrong with it. There would be nothing I would THINGS TO WATCH & want to say, because it’s clearly just making fun. I hadn’t seen it before I came to the U.K. and only saw it af- PLACES TO GO ter a year here, and to be honest, for me it’s just a really funny film that I enjoyed watching. So if you’re that FAT SHEEP mad at someone for making fun of RESTAURANT your country, do something about, don’t just talk,” he added. August 11 at 8 p.m. Charles Turner, Jazz concert The Kazakh student admitted the fame came unexpectedly. “It’s the first film festival I’ve ASTANA OPERA won, so it’s a great experience. It August 12 at 7 p.m. Bach’s Tunes, concert also came out of the blue, with the festival itself taking place in New August 17 at 7 p.m. Music Forever, concert York and the awards in Cannes. It’s Anton Alfimenko all been a bit of a whirlwind. It’s special. To win it with something ASTANA ARENA By Dmitry Lee ko, who received his BA (Hons) in tions about the title character. That that I put so much soul and effort August 13 at 4 p.m. FC Astana vs. Irtysh, Animation and Visual Effects at the inspired him to make the film. into is even better. Well, I just gradu- ASTANA – “Welcome to Al- High Wycombe campus of Buck- “When I moved to the U.K. I ated from the university and am go- football match maty,” a three-minute, 27-second inghamshire New University, in an found myself answering so many ing into a full time job as a motion August 18 at 8 p.m. FC Astana vs. BATE, Belarus, short film by Almaty-born Anton interview with The Astana Times. questions about Borat, because graphics artist. Though given that Alfimenko, 20, received a Best “I always wanted to make a people knew little or nothing about my goal is to make feature films, UEFA Europa League match Travel Film nomination in April video about my city, where I was Kazakhstan. The weirdest question filmmaking is something I’ll con- football match at the Global Short Film Awards born and raised. It’s a special place was ‘do you have shops?’ That led centrate all my free time on and just festival in New York. The next for me and the biggest push I got me to film a little movie that would see what’s going to happen,” he said. month, it also picked up the BNU to make it was people asking ques- showcase the place I came from in “We are extremely impressed with Film Awards in the Best Cinema- tions about my city, about where I the best way possible,” he said. Anton’s commitment and talent,” PALACE OF PEACE AND tography category. came from,” he said. When asked what he would ac- said course leader Rob Penhaligon. HARMONY “The whole idea was that any Although it has been a decade tually tell Sasha Baron Cohen, the “He has produced some of this year’s July 13 - August 21 St. Petersberg’s Wax exhibition questions or references I would get since the feature “Borat: Cultural comedian who starred as Borat, best work and almost certainly has a back from the people around me Learnings of America for Make Alfimenko said the film really hu- bright future in the industry. We are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. were related to the film one way or Benefit Glorious Nation of Ka- moured him. thrilled he has won this award.” another, so instead of just getting zakhstan” was released, on Nov. “I mean, I understand clearly To watch Alfimenko’s award- mad at it, I just made something that 6, 2006, Alfimenko admitted his why people back home don’t like winning short film go to: I could show instead,” said Alfimen- classmates constantly asked ques- that movie and stuff, but after stud- www.antonalfy.com. 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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 Jaxaliyeva: Never Too Late to Find Your Passion level, regardless of physical the mind. It takes a healthy cen- qualifying process. My long- teaches them great values. By By Zhanna Shayakhmetova abilities and talents, but to be- tral nervous system, confidence, term goal would be to devel- the way, golf is also a great way come a professional there are a toughness and ability to concen- op golf in Kazakhstan and all to lose weight and prevent car- ASTANA – Twenty-six-year- few things to seek. trate to become the best in the throughout the CIS (Common- diac illnesses. One round of golf old Kazakh golfer Jamila Jaxali- “It is necessary to have a solid world,” she said. wealth of Independent States) lasts five hours and can burn yeva was quickly named “truly base in the swing mechanics. If Jaxaliyeva intends to play in region. I would like to become over 1,000 calories. Kazakh- one a kind” after her successful you have major swing flaws, it the United States until Septem- an ambassador for the sport and stan has a lot of gorgeous golf tournament performance at the will be a tough road up to the ber to keep her LPGA Symetra inspire others to start golf,” she courses that are open for every- 2015 Ladies European Tour. Yet highest level of golf. Good Tour Card for the 2017 season. said. one. Almaty has three courses: she sees her mission as promot- technique is by far not enough. She then plans to return to Eu- She also noted the benefits Zhailau, Nurtau and Kyzyl Tu, ing the game of golf and becom- You need to have the dedica- rope and Asia to retain her Eu- of golf, as people have a com- a great and affordable golf club. ing a sports ambassador in her tion to practice for many hours ropean Tour card for the next pletely wrong image of the sport Furthermore, there are courses own country. a day until your body develops season. which she aims to change. in Astana, Kostanai and Shym- The Almaty-born Jaxaliyeva feel and touch for every kind of “I feel more motivated than “Golf is particularly great for kent and I am urging everyone was introduced to golf later shot. The most important aspect ever to go for the win this year juniors. It engages them physi- to go and hit some balls,” said than most pros. At 15 she began in professional golf, though, is after having failed the Olympic cally, mentally and socially and Jaxaliyeva. playing under the guidance of her father Magzhan Jaxaliyev, an engineer by occupation. She was pursuing a degree in mathematics at the Univer- Jamila Jaxaliyeva sity of Geneva when in 2012 from my clubs for a couple of she decided to focus entirely on months leading up to the season sports. Her ultimate goal was because I had to take care of my to become a member of the top father. He was not able to travel tier professional tour and have with me for the next two years, a chance at competing in the which was a huge setback,” she Olympics. said. “I was still an amateur at that “In 2015, I decided to set up time and felt like it was an ex- my main base in Kazakhstan tremely tough balance, both ac- again and start playing more ademics and athletics at a high events on the Ladies European level. I left the studies with a Tour. My dad was finally able to heavy heart but was excited to travel with me and we recorded embark on my golf journey to- a third-place finish in Portu- gether with my father as a coach gal and made the cut in a high and my mother as a caddy. The ranked event in China. I finally first intermediate purpose was gained a spot in the Rolex Wom- to play at the high-level amateur en’s World Rankings and felt competitions and become a bet- like I had a really good chance ter player,” said Jaxaliyeva in an exclusive interview with The of qualifying for the Olympic Astana Times. Games. I started the 2016 sea- She qualified that year for son solidly on the Australian the match plays of the Brit- tour, but put too much pressure ish Ladies Amateur, one of the on myself in the big events. I most prestigious amateur tour- was burnt out and did not per- naments, and recorded several form good enough to get those strong top-3 finishes in Canada. few extra points needed for the “It was important to gain my games in Rio de Janeiro and un- tour card on the LPGA Symetra fortunately missed out on the Tour for 2014, which I eventu- qualification,” she added. ally accomplished. My first year Golf is a very complex sport of competing on the profession- involving an entire array of var- al tour did not turn out to be the iables, said Jaxaliyeva. It can be way I hoped. I had to keep away played by anyone on an amateur Polish Village in Kazakhstan – Unique Place of Ethnic Friendship tent with the number ‘5’. We were with GPS navigation, cars and By Yerbolat Uatkhanov welcomed by locals who weren’t bikes passed on the main street. rich, but were hospitable. We did Journalist, publisher and Polish ASTANA – Yasnaya Polyana is not lose the spirit. We started to Cultural Centre Chairman Oleg a unique centre of strengthening work and the locals helped us to Chervinskiy spoke of his grandfa- friendship between Kazakhstan overcome difficulties,” said resi- ther, Emmanuil Ochkovskiy. peoples, as the village is distin- dent Kazimir Polyansky, an eye- “They had to start living in new guished by the fact that 80 percent witness to the events. conditions. First of all, Poles start- of its habitants are ethnic Poles. “Our people faced challenges, ed to dig wells and produce clay. The locals, who recently celebrat- but fate turned in its favour. Ka- They used the clay to build tiny ed the village’s 80th anniversary, zakhs were near and we together houses where they lived. They ar- say they feel and appreciate the with them experienced difficulties. rived in Kazakhstan in October atmosphere of peace and harmony Thanks to our President Nursultan and only such constructions gave that prevails in the state. Nazarbayev and his support, we them the opportunity to survive.” North Kazakhstan region Akim are developing; we live in peace “Polish Zelyoniy Gai village is (Governor) Yerik Sultanov con- and harmony,” said Taiynsha- situated close to Kazakh Zharkain gratulated the villagers on the an- Astyk General Director Anatoliy village. My grandfather told me niversary and made a generous Rafalskiy. that Kazakhs came to Poles to gift – a sports complex with gyms, A special photo exhibition dedi- meet them. In spite of the fact that massage rooms, sauna, billiard cated to the history of Yasnaya Kazakhs starved, they brought room and health centre. The last Polyana gave visitors an opportu- bread and kurt (Kazakh national one also has a beauty salon which nity to see all the stages of its de- dairy product). The food was so is very important for the women, velopment. Locals wore beautiful important for starved and dead who formerly had to go to Taiyn- and bright national costumes with tired Poles,” he said. sha district centre, reported Liter. embroidery and welcomed guests In the 1930s, when entire eth- Yasnaya Polyana was founded to the Polish ethnographic town. nic groups were forcefully moved in 1936, when Poles and Germans The residents, great patriots of to Kazakhstan, numerous villages from Ukraine were forcefully their village, organised a parade were founded in North Kazakhstan moved to the Kazakh steppes. of workers and agricultural equip- region. Each one established dur- “In 1936 when we came here, ment. The first Victory tractors, ing those tragic times is celebrat- there was no village here. There the pride of Soviet agricultural ing its own 80th anniversary this was only a hammered peg and a engineering, up-to-date equipment year. B3 NATION&CAPITAL CULTURE

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ute to Freddie Mercury, Three Tenors, the musical will perform throughout next summer and will Famous ‘We Will Rock You’ Musical to Be be one of the highlights of the cultural programme of Astana. “If Freddie Mercury knew that Astana will show a musical Performed during EXPO 2017 Exhibition based on his songs, he would say that it is real magic. The plot of By Aiman Turebekova the musical takes place in the fu- ture, in a world where everyone ASTANA – EXPO 2017 guests wears the same clothes, listens have a chance to become one of to the same music, and they have the first audiences of the Kazakh no desires and aspirations except version of the popular “We Will as one group of people. We can Rock on You” musical that has see that Kazakhstan is becom- already been staged in 15 coun- ing a global player in the inter- tries. national media. The musical that The premiere will take place in will be held at the same time as the Palace of Peace and Harmo- EXPO will have a great success. ny next summer. Famous British We are pleased with an opportu- film producer Edward Simons nity to show the creativity of the was invited to help arrange the Queen in Kazakhstan,” empha- project. The best vocalists of sised Simons. Kazakhstan, including the first Kazakhstan has never staged graduates of the new Artist of such a large-scale musical. If the Musical department of the it is successful, the British side Zhurgenov Kazakh Academy of claims it will produce the “Mama Arts and of the National Univer- Mia” musical in 2018. sity of Arts in Astana will per- “We are going to hold a casting form the parts in the musical. for the main roles in September. “We believe that the staging of Two or three actors will be se- a worldwide musical in our capi- lected among our famous artists. tal will contribute to the success tion EXPO 2017 and will not zakh Deputy Minister of Culture tral Communication Service in sario and producer of concerts The contest is open now,” said of cultural and entertainment require additional expenditures and Sports Galym Akhmedi- Astana. of the legendary music groups, President of Kazakh Auendery events in the upcoming exhibi- from the state budget,” said Ka- yarov at a briefing at the Cen- According to British impre- such as Queen, Live Aid, A Trib- Askhat Maemirov. Kazakh Filmmakers to Produce Movie Deer Velvet Antlers Dedicated to WWII Soldiers’ Courage Treat Wide Array of Continued from Page B1 man of the Kazakh Union of Cine- storming of Berlin. Koshkarbayev matographers and Kazakhfilm Studi- and Bulatov were awarded the Order The authors affirm “the truth will os general producer Akhat Ibrayev,” of the Red Banner. come out” and white spots in the his- said Toleukhanov. “We agreed that it “We are now preparing to release Health Conditions tory of the World War II will be re- is high time to make a patriotic film, a book. The book is in the form of a ing, to reduce stress and to treat vealed. a film demonstrating to the whole graphic novel and the graphics are By Kamila Zhumabayeva arthritis, anaemia, women’s re- “This is a film about heroism, world the contribution of Kazakh very similar to the graphic novel productive disorders, to increase friendship and the brave hearts of people to the victory. Koshkarbayev ‘Sin City’ by Frank Miller. We plan ASTANA – Velvet antlers are blood circulation to the brain and ordinary soldiers who defended their and his deeds have not received ad- to publish the book in the U.S. or in deer antlers during their early to delay or reduce signs of ageing motherland. There is also a storyline equate coverage and recognition in the U.K. and raise money through a growth with a tubular and carti- such as tissue, bone and muscle

with famous historical figures includ- Photo by Evgeniya Gorobets neighbouring countries yet.” crowdfunding website,” said Toleu- lage structure, filled with blood degeneration and declining mental ing Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill, Dauren Toleukhanov “I’d been looking in the archives khanov. and covered by thin, velvet skin skills, WebMD states. Marshal Georgy Zhukov and Nazi tov, as they were interested in his pro- for all the information related to these The film is currently at the pre-pro- and fur. People use deer velvet “Over here people usually come SS Colonel Otto Skorzeny. We do duction experience. events. I’d read all the memoirs and duction stage. as medicine for a wide range of with cardiovascular, respiratory, not want to turn the film into a simple “The events of those days will be countless online articles of eyewit- “The synopsis is ready. We are physical and mental conditions motor conditions, to boost the im- action-thriller. We aim to raise serious shown through the eyes of the Brit- nesses of those events. I learnt a lot fine-tuning the dialogue in the script. and to boost health and the im- mune system, potency. Everyone questions in the film; for example, the ish war correspondent attached to the of details related to the story about We have produced a teaser to help mune system as a whole. has some place that hurts. Some question of a Clash of Civilisations 150th Infantry Division of the Red Koshkarbayev and Bulatov. Koshkar- the potential investors, co-producers “Before the revolution, (marals) just want to prevent something se- and clash of ideas,” said Toleukhanov. bayev’s father was declared an enemy and executive producers more clear- Army who stormed Berlin. Journal- red deers were shot and deer vel- rious to happen and eagerly await The cross-genre motion picture will of the people and had to serve time in ly understand the main idea of the ist Mark Spencer is a fictional char- vet was prepared, taken away to for the season opening,” Kaban- be interesting for different target audi- prison. His mother died when he was film and we also tried to convey the acter based on various real persons’ other countries for selling. Back bayev explains. ences, he added. On one hand, it is a a little child. He grew up in an orphan- spirit of the film. I have been work- then, deer velvet needed to be biographies such as Ian Fleming, age and was deprived of paternal and ing on the screenplay together with Alcohol and water extraction spy detective movie; on the other, an boiled and canned. Its bouillon action film because the setting is the creator of the James Bond spy nov- maternal care. He headed a unit and talented and ambitious profession- released from deer velvet antlers turned out to have quit powerful storming of Berlin with epic battle els,” said Toleukhanov. had a lot of medals by the time he als including scriptwriters Zarina is used as a restorative medicine. effects,” Director of the Maralyo- scenes, tanks and heavy artillery. And, The film crew will collaborate with stormed Reichstag,” he added. Kadylbek, Aidiye Aidarbekov, Isaac Medication produced from an ant- there is a love story, of course. Berlin Crystal Bear winner and world- The 21-year-old Koshkarbayev Carroll and co-producer and director nok medical centre specialising ler velvet of a red deer was regis- The creators are negotiating with class cameraman Kev Robertson, was taller and stronger than Bulatov, of our teaser Laura Bazarbayeva. We in velvet antler treatment Askar tered in the Soviet Union in 1970 several production companies in Be- who was a director of photography who was only 19, so Bulatov climbed are grateful to generous contribution Kabanbayev who has 30 years of and is sold under Pantokrin brand larus, Germany, Russia and Ukraine. for dozens of feature films, documen- on Koshkarbayev’s shoulders to in- from private sector including such deer farming experience shared in name. This drug can be applied in They also held a round of talks with taries, music videos and commercials. stall the flag. Fifteen people from the notable companies as Kazakhtele- his exclusive interview with The a combined therapy for asthenia famous Kazakh director, producer “We discussed the future of the 150th division received the title of com which is about to become a part- Astana Times. (overstrain), arterial hypotension and screenwriter Timur Bekmambe- national film industry with co-chair- Hero of the Soviet Union from the ner in the production,” he said. Deer farming for extracting vel- and related conditions. vet antlers, meat and fur emerged “In the research process, it was many years ago and is widely discovered that deer velvet and spreading in Altai. Deer are kept deer blood contains all types of at a special fold before their ant- amino acids, vital micro and mac- lers are cut down while alive or ro elements. Some health condi- Manhattan’s Lexington Ave. W Hotel killed. Antlers are then processed tions occur when a body has a de- in a traditional way of air drying ficiency so enriching it with these with boiling to prevent micro- substances means nervous and bial and parasitic contamination, other systems of the body become Unveils De Luxe Suite with Yurt freeze drying at low temperatures, stronger and if a malfunction is By Natalya Kan turf, a yurt and some fancy lights,” for lounging and hanging chande- Citizens of New York and tourists vacuum drying or other methods. there, the body restores itself,” curbed.com reports. liers. The outside deck has been cov- take yurt photos and share on social The velvet antler is collected Kabanbayev says. “Rejuvenation ASTANA – Glamping or ‘glamour According to a statement from ered with a soy-based artificial grass, networks and despite high prices, on ranches in Siberia, China, occurs as well, only not like mak- camping’ (the movement of camp- interior designers involved with the and there are hanging cocoon chairs the hotel owners expect the attrac- New Zealand and other countries ing you look ten years younger ing for people who really don’t like project, “the walls of the yurt make and couches draped with bright tion to be popular. and sold to markets in East Asia, but when an ageing process slows to camp) has come to the middle of down.” it quiet enough to sleep in under the throws and pillows in a kaleidoscope Sleeping under the open sky on where it is used for holistic medi- Manhattan with the “Extreme Wow The price to receive such treat- stars (and in the middle of New York of colours. A fire pit with decorative the 17th floor, the Outdoor Glamping cine, with South Korea being the Outdoor Glamping Suite.” City traffic), but given that there’s logs, hanging twinkling lights, and ment at the Maralyonok centre de- Suite will be available for guests to primary consumer, as noted by “The suite is a hotel room with a full bedroom just steps away, it’s candles and lanterns set the mood.” deerfarmer.co.nz. In traditional pends on living conditions and is book from July 13 through November. a terrace designed by Laurel & more of a gathering place for guests Rates hover between $2,000 and eastern healing approaches (Chi- 14,000-25,000 tenge (US$41-73). Wolf and decked out with astro- to socialise, decorated with cushions $3,000 a night, based on timing. “The idea was to create the space na, Korea) velvet antler is broadly Treatment and meals are the same sprung from W Hotels participation used for preserving strength and regardless of the room type. How- in music festivals like Coachella, youth. Velvet antlers are among ever, deer velvet bouillon quality where the hotel company would the top used potions there and are and general service quality may sponsor yurt-like spaces for people comparable only to ginseng. differ in other medical centres. “We have the largest livestock to come in and enjoy,” said Pablo- According to WebMD, deer vel- of red deer and therefore the rich- Andres Lopez, the marketing man- vet can be used to treat high cho- est bouillon. While other centres ager for W New York. lesterol, high blood pressure, mi- have one phyto sauna, we have “It’s beautiful to see the contrast graines, muscle aches and pains, ten. All food products are ecologi- of the rustic design with the back- asthma, indigestion, weak bones, cally clean. Get down an airplane, ground of the skyline behind it,” headache, liver and kidney disor- get in a car, get to Maralyonok said Lopez. “Glamping is trendy, ders, cold hands and feet, soreness in two hours and you are already but where else can you do it in the and weakness in the lower back taking a deer velvet bath,” Kaban- middle of midtown?” and knees, chronic skin ulcers bayev adds. and overactive bladder. Promoting The yurt has been gaining popular- Maralyonok is a highland facil- youthfulness, sharpening thinking ity recently. For example, at Google ity (about 1,300 metres above sea skills, protecting the liver from level) located on an ecologically X office, located in Mountain View, toxins and increasing the number clean area at the edge of a pine California, Tilek Mamutov has es- of red blood cells are other ap- forest, 120 kilometres away from tablished a yurt which is used as the plications deer velvet can be used Ust Kamenogorsk. Other health room for meetings. And in the United for. sanatoriums offer velvet antler Kingdom some people reportedly be- In herbal combinations, deer treatment outside of East Kazakh- gan to arrange wedding ceremonies velvet is used to improve athletic stan but this region is where the in yurts. performance, eyesight and hear- medicine actually comes from. B4 NATION&CAPITAL COUNTRY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 Young Entrepreneurs Make Online Platform that Creates Events with Few Clicks Continued from Page B1 includes opening an event man- However, they can now be found agement agency in the capital in through the platform,” he said. “Meanwhile, a descent host several weeks. Although it would be too early who was probably waiting for “We get so many calls per day to talk about an entire nation of work somewhere couldn’t find and get asked to arrange all event users, he added there are enough me either. Event agencies in matters by ourselves for extra and the current 18,000 is not the small towns didn’t turn out to be payment. There were too many highest number because many very active, too. I then realised such requests and I said ‘okay, more have downloaded the app that there was simply no platform let us pick a director and a man- and use it without registration. in Kazakhstan where we both ager.’ A symbolic payment will The app has open access to all could meet,” he said. be there, too, and we will be ar- information and works in all the Tursumbayev shared his idea ranging everything for whoever country’s major cities. for the app with his now part- is in Astana,” said Tursumbayev. “One can’t change Kazakhs, ner and ToiDriver’s commercial If the idea generates good de- they will always be celebrating. director Duman Moldakhanov. mand, similar agencies will be … Nobody celebrates the way Working together with several opened in other cities, he added. a Kazakh person usually does, young men who studied in the The agency will not charge fees even if that would mean giving United States through the Bolas- as expensive as others and will the last of what one has. It needs hak programme, they completed offer only verified services and getting used to and giving a good the technical tasks and began contacts, which will help elimi- show at a good cost,” said Tur- coding. The programmers, de- nate outdated information. sumbayev. signers and managers have be- “I believe competition is an ToiDriver plans to become the come a small team. important goal. Quality and best “We had hundreds of changes, price will be where the competi- first IT project launched in the had dozens of meetings and discus- tion is,” he said. Commonwealth of Independent sions over the four, five months- More than 8,000 of the regis- States (CIS) and to add Russia. time that went into creating the tered users are service providers, The latter would be a huge step app,” noted the entrepreneur. specials.nur.kz Photo credit artists etc., greater than any plat- and require significant work, he ToiDriver was officially “I don’t like this army of me- dance, each decoration and each and whoever is free for that time form in the country’s history. added, as Russia is ten times big- launched April 5. Users can diators who earn a lot of money extra service they offer. The in- period and interested can call the Artists generally have many or- ger in population than Kazakh- search and post bookings on the for nothing. Not all have ser- dividual items accumulate, often costumer. ders in the app. Tursumbayev not- stan. The company is still look- website. The app is available for vices. Too many second-rate resulting in close to 40 percent ToiDriver will also soon have a ed while there are good tamadas ing for investors, even though it download on Google Play and agencies today don’t even know surcharge and causing people to standards system that will allow who do better without advertising has a certain amount of its own the App Store and the interface or understand what they are of- overpay. the user to press a spam button if, or their service is cheaper and has capital. is user-friendly. There is also an fering. A person simply opens a By contrast, ToiDriver cus- for example, a tamada (wedding more quality than those who have “We have not thought about a Instagram account. small business in a small office tomers can set their own prices, host) gives one price but quotes a good advertising, the latter re- payoff yet. We understand it is Most importantly, one can save and says the services he offers a distinctive feature of the app. different price on the phone, said ceive more orders as a result. business, of course. We invested money by arranging an event and cost 10 percent when they do not Within seconds, all service pro- Tursumbayev. A certain number “I myself conduct events, too. in it and we have to regain our negotiating directly with service actually take that amount,” said viders see the order once a cos- of spams will throw him off the I know hosts who do not have investment with profit. But first providers, avoiding middlemen Tursumbayev. tumer specifies the location, date, system. very strong advertising and who of all, we are very excited that it who do not always know their He added such business own- service and price. Artists receive Because of numerous customer therefore have less chance of re- all went on. People like it and the work and often overcharge. ers charge 10 percent for each an order via push notifications requests, another company plan ceiving orders from customers. system works,” he said. 10-Year-Old Amir Makhmet Online Service Benefits From Sets New Record for Being First on the Market Non-Stop Push-Ups push-ups and breaking his previous Staff Report record in September 2015. Makhmet broke his fourth world World record holder among chil- record among children after plank- dren and four times champion of ing for 60 minutes and dedicated Kazakhstan’s Record Book for that record to the world champion push-ups and the longest time in an in professional boxing Gennady abdominal position Amir Makhmet Golovkin on the eve of his fight with recently set a new record with a Dominic Wade. 1,000 push-ups in one go. Makhmet is a representative of This time, the top of the Bole- the well-known sports dynasty ktau Mountain was the place of of Makhmetovs. His uncle Aidar this sports event. Young athlete Makhmetov is the Honoured Master Makhmet dedicated his record of Sports of Kazakhstan, a three- performance in support of Kazakh time world champion in karate and athletes competing at the Olympic Amir Makhmet MMA, three-time European cham- games in Rio. Day celebration June 1, 2015. He pion in jiu-jitsu. His grandfather The record was introduced to the did 450 push-ups then. Alimzhan Makhmetov has athletic Book of Kazakhstan Records by Makhmet set his second record titles in six sports. His other uncle Kazakhstan residents frequently Kuandyk Kudaibergenov. with 50 push-ups in 30 seconds at the Azat Makhmetov is the champion of according to the director, “saves flew and continue to fly to Mos- Makhmet set his first record at the Street Workout Championship in the Kazakhstan and a member of the na- By Kamila Zhumabayeva users’ time and they value it.” opening of the Street Workout sum- Akmola region. Then, he celebrated tional boxing team and successfully More than 15,000 flight tickets cow, Saint Petersburg and Kiev, mer season organised by the Bar the 550th anniversary of the Kazakh defends the honour of the boxing ASTANA – In a recent inter- are purchased via the online ser- mostly for work, said Li. Barce- Bars team as part of the Children’s Khanate by doing an equal number of club Astana Arlans. view with The Astana Times, vice every month. With the onset lona, London and New York were Aviata.kz co-founder and devel- of summer, the company has dou- popular vacation spots last sum- opment director Alexey Li talked bled the sales, selling in excess of mer, with Istanbul being at the top about the evolution of the Almaty- 30,000 tickets monthly. of the high demand destinations. based online service for airplane “Numbers speak for us. … “We have not observed a sales Online Resource for Farmers tickets, customers’ travel prefer- Speaking in clear language, we slowdown on flight tickets in our ences, popular destinations and fill about three airplanes daily. Ac- statistics section. People in Ka- flight costs before and after tenge cording to our estimates, the mar- zakhstan simply began opening devaluation. ket share of Aviata.kz amounts to new destinations for themselves. Launches in Kazakhstan Aviata.kz allows travellers to 60 percent,” said Li. Probably everyone noticed how seven days a week. There will be of cooperatives of agricultural pro- independently pick a convenient He added being one of the first on- Georgia is popular this year. No By Zhanna Shayakhmetova various options specially created ducers in the possible directions of flight and time, book a ticket and line flight ticket booking services in need for any figures even; scroll- for the needs of the agricultural agribusiness,” he added. make a payment without having to Kazakhstan played a big role in the ing down a Facebook feed is ASTANA – The National Cham- producers, including training pro- Earlier, the centre invited 25 Ka- wait in line. service becoming popular among enough,” he added. ber of Entrepreneurs Atameken grammes,” said head of the Centre zakh and 25 foreign experts for the The company is celebrating its customers. The company was in Azerbaijan has also become held a presentation of the Fermers. for Agro Competencies of the Na- joint development of programmes. third anniversary this year. Dur- time to form its own client base. a more preferable destination. kz website with options available tional Chamber of Entrepreneurs The topics of seminars and train- ing this period, Aviata.kz has From the very beginning the Dubai was previously thought to for the convenience of farmers Atameken Toleutai Rakhimbekov. ing programmes were developed shown steady growth and become greatest demand was for domestic be mainly a wintertime destina- July 29-31 in the capital. The cen- He stressed that the educational based on the agricultural produc- the largest company in the on- flights and little has changed, ac- tion, but is now in demand all year tre also held a seminar to educate programme and professional and ers’ interests. line travel agency segment in the cording to Li. Almaty–Astana and round. lecturers in accordance with the In general, 97 programmes were country. Astana–Atyrau are the most popu- Li indicated ticket pricing de- developed training programmes qualified lecturers are key aspects of effective workshops. introduced including 50 in animal “Only one month – September lar routes. pends directly on the dollar rate. on establishing close cooperation husbandry and 47 in crop produc- “We have prepared instructions of last year – we had a decline in “It is interesting how purchasing Thus, last year’s devaluation and between the experts and lecturers tion. The international experts turnover, but due to obvious rea- behaviour of people changes due exchange rate jumps affected the in 25 agribusiness priority areas and a template for the development who will talk about the extension sons. This doesn’t mean we settled to growing competition. When the process. identified by the Ministry of Ag- of training programmes for semi- service system in the field of agri- down and just went with the flow. riculture, according to an associa- nars. We distributed and explained culture in their countries and share choice was available only between If, on average, an interna- We managed to offer the market tion statement. this information to the experts. We their experience will also partici- direct ticket sales by an airline tional flight was 74,277 tenge “Our goal is to provide trainings divided the curriculum into three pate in the classes. an in-demand product at one time company or an air ticket office, a (US$210.90) and a domestic flight for 10,000 farmers until the end parts, including technology and The Centre for Agro Competen- and developing it in accordance decision was made in favour of the 20,680 tenge (US$58.70) last of the year and give them modern innovative solutions for the entre- cies was established June 16, 2016 with trends and demands is our cheapest option. Today, we already July, this year the price changed solutions, innovative technologies, preneur, the economic efficiency by the Congress of the National task now,” said Li. can’t compete on a price level. Ser- to 108,214 tenge (US$307.30) the use of which will increase the of the implementation of the pro- Chamber of Entrepreneurs Atame- The company believes in the po- vice is important here; the experi- for international and 27,822 tenge efficiency of their businesses dur- posed technology (summary cal- ken to implement the task of the tential of creating a mobile app. By ence that a customer receives by (US$79) for domestic flights. ing the workshops. We are launch- culations and profitability) and the Ministry of Agriculture for the dis- using the website, one can also take interacting with the company and “However we are not compar- ing www.fermers.kz portal to pro- state support mechanisms, includ- semination of knowledge among out an insurance policy, purchase not the 300-500 tenge (US$.80- ing specific destinations, but only vide consultations 24 hours and ing the prospects for the creation agribusiness entities. rail tickets and book a hotel. This, 1.40) difference,” he said. an average bill,” he noted. B5 NATION&CAPITAL SOCIETY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 Homemade Preserves Keep Filming of Comedy About Their Place on Pantry Shelves Men in a World of Women goods available year round on store shelves, why continue the practice? “I think homemade preserves Begins in Astana are the best, I see a lot of differenc- es between homemade preserves and the ones from the stores. They add a lot of vinegar; it can be felt when you eat it. And when you make jars by yourself, you know exactly what you are adding and it is all natural,” said Shayakmetova, stressing that organic processes are the most important thing. According to her, recipes differ in each family as they are passed from older generations to younger ones. Her family loves pickles the most, especially sweet pickled cu- cumbers. She said they take a lot of work and are made following a special recipe. “My grandchil- dren love them: they have already opened a few jars, ahead of win- ter,” said Shayakhmetova, smiling. “I have to say I make preserves for my family, not to save money or something else. And I also enjoy the process, it is part of my life.” Sauerkraut is very popular as well, but it is usually prepared in the fall.

For preserve-makers, much of a film set Photo from the summer season goes to mak- ing jams. Traditional jam is made The creators of the successful are involved in creating this film, by boiling berries or fruit with By Kamila Zhumabayeva “Nichego Lichnogo” (“Nothing the report adds. sugar. The Russian word for jam, Personal”) series are doing the Kazakhstan’s prominent actors “varenye,” literally means “prod- ASTANA – Filming of the filming and the Bernays compa- Tauekel Muslim, Murat Bisem- uct of boiling.” Unlike Western feature-length comedy “Vse iz- ny the film production. Shooting bin, Zhaniya Dzhurinskaya, Saya jams, Russian-style jams have a za Muzhikov” (“All Because of on “Vse iz-za Muzhikov” will be Orazgaliyeva, Daniyar Alshinov more liquid consistency, though, Men”), a story about a world of completed by about the middle and others are participating. Viktor of course, recipes vary. Strawberry women and the three guys who are of August and the creators plan Bormotov is the film director. Altynsara Shayakhmetova and raspberry jams are very popu- left in it, has begun in the capital of to bring the film to theatres next Khabar news agency employee lar. Russian jams contain a lot of Kazakhstan. year. Natalya Naumova plays a strict ing season for us. I have been do- sugar – sometimes a one-to-one The story unfolds in Astana. “Creating a feminine setting but fair traffic cop, according to By Zhazira Dyussembekova ing this for ages, since we always ratio of fruit to sugar – but the Three young men are given a was the hardest thing in this film. Express-k.kz. had a garden in our house. My sugar helps preserve the fruit, jam- chance to enter the world of wom- We had to keep an eye out to The creators stress that they ASTANA – As the winter gets mother taught me and I want to makers say. en, a world where women stand make sure no men wandered into want to show how hard it is for closer, many housewives in Ka- pass my knowledge to my chil- Raspberry jam is not only popu- tall and have all of their whims a scene, look for dozens of femi- women to live in the modern zakhstan start making preserves dren,” said Altynsara Shayakhme- lar for its taste, but for the wide- gratified and wishes fulfilled, Ten- nine models of cars, recolour walls world and how important it is to with vegetables and berries. Pick- tova, a housewife living in Astana spread belief in its healing powers. grinews.kz reports. to pink and a lot more,” producer support them. Another film on led vegetables and homemade with her children and grandchil- Jam can also be made from cur- “However, doubts arise as to Aleksander Suslov shared, Ten- the same topic, “Eh, Muzhiki” jams became part of traditional dren. rants, lemons, apples, sea buck- whether a life where only girls live grinews writes. (“Hey, Men”), was filmed in Ka- cuisine many years ago. Why do people keep making thorn, plums and even watermel- and everything is set according to The project’s authors promise a zakhstan. “It is a great pleasure to open a what they could buy in stores? ons. feminine principles is that perfect. lot of humour, romance and unex- Women and men switch roles jar of pickled vegetables, which Making preserves takes a lot of Along with pickled vegetables Will the main characters want to pected twists. and men learn how to do mani- has vitamins and the smell of fresh work and patience. It was under- and jam, compotes are also very become the idols of millions of The Kazakh and Russian spe- cures, go to fitness clubs and cre- vegetables, during a cold winter. standable, in Soviet times, for popular. Compotes are home- women or will they try to return cialists known for “Kukhnya” ate culinary masterpieces. Women In my opinion, homemade [pre- people to try to keep vegetables made fruit beverages. They can to a regular life?” the authors ask (“Kitchen/Cuisine”), “Interny” learn to fight, drink beer with serves] are much better than the and fruits for the winter. But now, be made from one type of fruit with the film, according to the (“Interns”), “Univer” (“Universi- friends and communicate with ones in stores. Summer is prepar- with cans and jars and imported or berries, or mixed. news agency. ty”), “Anzhelika” and other series traffic policemen effectively. African Band Spreading Beats and Vibe in Kazakhstan What “really caught my eye in “The upbringing and hospitality By Dmitry Lee Kazakhstan,” he added, is the re- is beyond human comprehension,” spect for older people. That level noted Imarah Churchill. “It gives ASTANA – The African band of admiration is equally important me the privilege to see how they Kilimanjaro is becoming popular in Africa. value humans, no matter the colour in Kazakhstan for its originality, “What struck me here in Kazakh- of the skin, no matter where you dedication and, as one of its mem- stan is, for instance, if a young man come from. And I noticed people bers said, “consistency, stability, is in a situation where he has to in Kazakhstan are inquisitive. They hard work and the good leader- always ask where I am from, what ship!” drink with older people. He would The idea for a group began for pour his alcoholic drink in a cup of I do – not everybody wants to ask Serge Matondo, 30, from Demo- tea, because he is not supposed to these questions. Most people don’t cratic Republic of Congo, while be drinking it among older people. have that mindset. In terms of cus- studying at People’s Friendship We can tell from being at so many toms and traditions, they have tak- University of Russia. He liked to ceremonies and events that young- en the utmost and highest [value] sing in his spare time, he told The er people watch themselves among and I love the homely part of it. Astana Times. the elders and older people. If they And especially when they come to- “Singing has always been a part want to continue to have fun into gether and unite to eat at the table.” of me and it all started as a hobby the night, they do it separately from “If we didn’t feel the intercon- at the university. I moved to Russia the elders,” he said. nection with the people I think when I was about 20 years old and Munganga added he realised the our stay here wouldn’t have lasted it has been almost 11 years alto- similarities among the Kazakh, for so long,” said the trio. “What gether, including my stay in Russia Congolese and South African cul- we feel inside us goes out to our and Kazakhstan,” he said. tures. crowds. Once we had a little mis- The band was originally formed “Small things like the way the understanding before going onto in Russia. Fabrice Munganga, 31, food is distributed across the table, the stage and people could feel it. half South African, half Congolese, the way they share respect – it’s the Their reaction was different. So and Djei Imarah Churchill, 27, who we were raised back in Africa to be would be hard to learn, especially no problems when we call and ask played football in Kazakhstan in perfectionists, anything we set out when you hear it for the first time and to sing their songs. But not all.” KILIMANJARO: “If we didn’t feel the 2006-2007, joined Matondo. minds to we try to perfect – we ei- I thought it was really hard.” Although the band keeps get- “Before Russia, I lived in Ca- ther do it well or do not even start He also shared some of the dif- ting booking requests from Russia interconnection with the people I think our petown doing reggae music,” said doing it. We were thinking about ficulties of the trade and helpful where they originated, the mem- stay here wouldn’t have lasted for so long. Munganga. “When the band start- how to name our band and we de- aspects of the business. bers admitted they have warm feel- ed, I was still in Africa and then cided to call ourselves Kilimanjaro “We are an official company that ings about specifically working in What we feel inside us goes out to our crowds. they called me to join the group. I – to be always at the height of our pays taxes and provides jobs in Kazakhstan. said ok and then I moved to Rus- performance,” he said. Kazakhstan; otherwise, working “When I first arrived in Kazakh- Once we had a little misunderstanding before sia.” In Kazakhstan, Kilimanjaro with the city Akimat (administra- stan, I personally liked the atmos- going onto the stage and people could feel it. Imarah Churchill was teaching not only had to familiarize itself tion) or some national companies phere,” noted Matondo. “The more arts in India when he learned about with dining customs, but also had would have been impossible. But it time I spend in Kazakhstan and it Their reaction was different. So our business is the proposal. to learn to please its audience by so happens in our line of work we might sound strange (smiling), but very specific and we don’t have masks; people “I lived in India and that’s when what the band does best – singing. have to deal with copyright issues the more I feel at home. There are my manager called and offered to The repertoire includes retro hits when the authors of some songs so many similarities between our see everything, they can’t be fooled.” work in Kazakhstan. So I came by Boney M, songs like “Daddy called us and questioned us about countries and this depends on the back to Kazakhstan and met Serge. Cool,” “Rasputin,” “Doctor Alban” our copyrights. These songs are a people, I guess. We didn’t plan on same as in my homeland. Although our business is very specific and He showed me how it was done and “Haddaway,” songs by famous part of us when we take them. We staying permanently in Kazakh- our countries are thousands of kilo- we don’t have masks; people see and I followed.” Russian singers and even Kazakh pick them first and we fall in love stan. But this ‘people’s vibe’ was metres from one another, we have everything, they can’t be fooled.” “We called ourselves Kiliman- songs. with them, so when we sing them really what made us stay and set up these similarities because we all The band is soon planning to re- jaro as it is the highest peak on the “We can sing any popular song in people feel these songs (pointing our headquarters in Kazakhstan de- from one mother Earth – one soul. lease its own songs in Kazakh and African continent,” said Matondo. Kazakh,” said Matondo. “This is how to his heart). Some people in Ka- spite travelling around Russia for We all come from the same moth- is eager to continue its adventure in “Our band has a virtue: because we are learning Kazakh. I thought it zakhstan are very kind; they have over five years.” er,” he said. cultural explorations. B6 NATION&CAPITAL TOURISM&EXPO 2017

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 Thailand Confirms Participation in EXPO 2017 native energy sources in its en- Zhoshybayev and Bhoocha- By Malika Orazgaliyeva ergy production up to 25 percent oom also discussed bilateral eco- by 2021. The country has rich ex- nomic and energy cooperation. ASTANA - Thailand and Ka- perience in the development and Zhoshybayev also met in Bang- zakhstan reached an initial agree- use of biomass and wants to keep kok with UN Under-Secretary ment on Thailand’s participation its leading role in the Asia-Pacific General – United Nations ESCAP in EXPO 2017 in Astana, the Ka- Region in terms of generating en- (the Economic and Social Com- zakh Foreign Ministry reported ergy from biomass. mission for Asia and the Pacific) yesterday. The sides also expressed confi- Executive Secretary Shamshad The agreement came during dence that in the year of the 25th Akhtar. Aug. 8-9 meetings in Thailand anniversary of diplomatic rela- Zhoshybayev and Akhtar dis- between EXPO 2017 Commis- tions between Kazakhstan and cussed ESCAP’s participation sioner Rapil Zhoshybayev and Thailand, the upcoming exhibi- in the exhibition and ways to Permanent Secretary of the Min- tion will deepen bilateral rela- cooperate in the field of green istry of Energy and Commission- tions. economy. Akhtar proposed hold- er of Thailand National Section in Zhoshybayev also met with ing a special side event for ES- EXPO 2017 Areepong Bhoocha- Thai energy industry, tourism and CAP during EXPO 2017, which oom. The sides agreed to arrange business leaders who expressed would include the presentation a visit by Bhoocha-oom to Astana interest in presenting their capa- on Aug. 19 to sign an agreement bilities during EXPO 2017. The of an Asia-Pacific Energy web- concerning Thailand’s participa- sides considered opportunities site, a sustainable energy pro- tion in EXPO 2017. to expand cooperation with Thai gramme and green development Zhoshybayev briefed Bhoocha- tour operators and attract local online trainings. She emphasised oom about the work held to at- tourists to the exhibition. the significance of the initiative tract international participants Thailand became the 96th put forward by Kazakh President and preparation progress for the country to officially confirm par- Nursultan Nazarbayev during world exhibition. In turn, Bhoo- ticipation in EXPO 2017. The the 70th UN General Assembly cha-oom confirmed the participa- estimated area of Thailand’s pa- on the establishment of an In- tion of Thailand and assured that vilion is 734 square metres. The ternational Centre on the Devel- the Southeast Asian nation will Kingdom participated in all re- opment of Green Technologies present its best technologies in cent EXPO exhibitions, includ- and Investment Projects. Akhtar the sphere of green energy at the ing Hanover 2000, Aichi 2005, expressed ESCAP’s willingness event. Thailand aims to increase Zaragoza 2008, Shanghai 2010, to help establish such a centre in EXPO 2017 Commissioner Rapil Zhoshybayev (R) meets Permanent Secretary of the Thailand Ministry of Energy the share of renewable and alter- Yeosu 2012 and Milan 2015. Astana. Areepong Bhoocha-oom. Turkey to Take Part Korgalzhyn Reserve Getaway: in EXPO 2017 Breathtaking Scenery, EXPO 2017 Aug. 5. Chairman of the candidacy of Kazakhstan to hold By Malika Orazgaliyeva the Board Akhmetzhan Yessimov the international exhibition, as well and Commissioner of the Turkish as noted that the brotherly country is ASTANA – Turkey will present section of the exhibition and Depu- among the most important countries Birdwatching and Wildlife the country’s best developments ty Minister of Economy of Turkey participating in EXPO 2017. in the field of alternative energy Tarik Sonmez signed a relevant “The pavilion of Turkey will sources at EXPO 2017 in Astana, agreement in Ankara on that day. be one of the biggest pavilions of announced the official web site During the meeting, Yessimov EXPO 2017. I am sure that Turkey of the national company Astana stressed that Turkey had supported will demonstrate its best innova- tions in the sphere of renewable energy sources at the exhibition,” Yessimov said. Antalya is holding EXPO 2016 in which Kazakhstan takes an ac- tive part. Yessimov noted that Tur- key’s experience is valuable for Kazakhstan. In turn, Sonmez assured that Turkey will demonstrate its best achievements in the field of renew- able energy sources. Currently, 96 countries have of- ficially confirmed their participa- tion in EXPO 2017. Of those, 62 have signed a participation agree-

Photo credit: expo2017astana.com Photo credit: ment. Nine Tourism Projects to Be merous lakes, vast steppes and it is also about birds mostly, but the By Dmitry Lee unimaginable clouds. It feels al- scenery and the atmosphere make Constructed in Mangystau Region most like you’re on a different you feel you’re in wonderland. It’s ASTANA – If weekend trips to planet, the peace and quiet tempt good to be with nature one-on-one “There were lots of projects of- struction of a wellness complex By Natalya Kan the Burabai resort have become to just forget all and move there from time to time.” fers, but the budget is limited; and an aqua park at the seashore. routine and you’re seeking new and stay there to live.” The reserve hosts some 42 spe- therefore, not each project was To finance the programme and ASTANA – The Mangystau thrills and adventures, perhaps go- The reserve, established in 1968, cies of animals, giving both home approved. We had a bid. First of support tourism entrepreneurship, is now part of the UNESCO herit- and shelter to wolves, saiga ante- Region coordination council has ing to the Korgalzhyn State Nature all, members of the regional co- 600 million tenge (US$1.9 mil- Reserve could do it for you thanks age list. It hosts some 5,432 square lopes, bobak marmots and over approved nine projects in the tour- ordination council paid attention lion) has been allocated from the to its splendid scenery and famous kilometres of lakes, steppes and 300 bird species, including such ism industry for 658 million tenge if the project could be realised on Lady fund and 300 million tenge birdwatching. semi deserts. The biggest lake be- rare types as the Dalmatian peli- (US$1.85 million), reported lada. the seashore; it will attract both (US$845,000) from the local “The place is known for its bird ing Lake Tengiz. can, northernmost pink flamingos kz. In total, 900 million tenge local and foreign tourists. And if budget. The programme provides migration waves, I was told,” said “They say May is the best sea- and mute swan. (US$2.54 million) has been allo- it is just a restaurant, it won’t get extending credit to entrepreneurs Arthur Smailov, who had just son to visit the reserve because The best time to travel is from cated to execute the programme. the approval,” she added.The most at an annual interest rate of 7.8 recently travelled to the place, that’s when the birds are nesting May to September; the Korgalzhyn The projects, which will support interesting ideas were authorized, percent. which is about 130 kilometres but we think it was still worth the village is about 45 kilometres from participants and business people including a kitchen on wheels “The main condition for approv- south-west of Astana, with his time, the reserve is not just about the reserve and is a great start to involved in the regional tourism serving fast food, reconstructing al of any project is the creation of entire family. “There are breath- the birds,” Smailov said smiling. the adventure, numerous online programme, were approved at the a building into a hotel for newly- new workplaces,” said Mussat- taking views over there with nu- “There is a museum there also, and testimonies and reviews state. beginning of the year, said Man- weds and a ethnic-style restaurant payeva. gystau Region entrepreneurship at the seashore; ice cream produc- “In the regional coordination and trade department manager tion; sea tours and excursions; car council which considers projects, Venera Mussatpayeva. and boat leases; completing con- more than 70 percent are occupied by entrepreneurs. Non-state offi- cials decide on approving various projects. At least three government employees shall be part of a rec- ommendation: two deputy mayors of the area and the chief of the department of innovative develop- ment. All others are representatives of the business community. These people are competent because they – as nobody else – are able to read business plans and see which pro- jects will collapse and which will be realised to the fullest. At first, they shall determine if the project is interesting for tourism develop- ment of our region,” she added. B7 NATION&CAPITAL SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 Astana Eliminated from UEFA Kazakhstan at Champions League Qualification Olympic Games in Rio predictions on how many medals ruled offside. Toward the end of By Anuar Abdrakhmanov By Anuar Abdrakhmanov regular time the Scots regained con- we may win but we will be looking fidence and greatly improved their forward [to them]. Have you noticed RIO DE JANEIRO – On Aug. 5, that among the five countries whose ASTANA – FC Astana was elimi- control of the ball. In stoppage time, a delegation of athletes and officials nated from the UEFA Champions Astana’s Igor Shitov fouled Moussa flags were raised today, Kazakhstan’s of Kazakhstan took part in the open- was the first? I hope this is a good League third qualifying round fol- Dembele in the penalty area and was ing ceremony of the Summer Olym- sign for the future,” said Saken Mu- lowing a 1:2 defeat in the dying punished with a yellow card, his sec- pic Games at the legendary stadium minutes of their return leg match saibekov, the country’s Vice-Minister ond, and sent off the pitch. Celtic’s Maracana, once the world’s largest, for Culture and Sports. against Celtic in Glasgow Aug. 3. A 20-year-old French striker then con- in Rio de Janeiro. The nation’s flag week earlier, the clubs drew 1:1 in According to Chairman of the verted the penalty and sent the home was carried by taekwondo fighter Sports and Physical Education Com- Kazakhstan. crowd into raucous celebration over Ruslan Zhaparov. mittee of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of This was not a Kazakh club’s first their 2:1 victory. A day before, Kazakhstan’s flag Culture and Sports Elsiyar Kanaga- encounter with Celtic. In 2013, in “I congratulate our rivals [on their was raised in the Olympic Village tov, athletes are provided with all the the playoff round of the Champions progress into the next round]. We in a colourful ceremony, along with necessary conditions for living and League, FC Shakhter Karaganda played well and gave all we had [to flags of Spain, Turkey, the Sey- training in the Olympic Village. sensationally beat Celtic 2:0 at Asta- win this match]. This was a tough chelles Islands and Chad. “The Olympic Village has already na Arena. In the return game, how- match. Of course, it is a shame to Mario Cilento, head of the Rio begun its work, and our staff has al- ever, the Kazakh club allowed three miss a goal in the last minutes. Ibrai- Olympics Organising Committee’s

Photo credit: zimbio.com Photo credit: ready engaged into the organising goals and lost on aggregate. mi? I think he has not yet gained his international relations, attended the work. After arriving here our athletes Celtic’s second visit to the Kazakh Ahead of the match in Glasgow, penalty box. Griffiths did not miss optimal form. I decided to wait until ceremony and wished the athletes the almost immediately can continue capital again caused great interest however, Astana’s chances seemed his chance, and the penalty made it the pace of the game would lessen, best successes in fair competition. Af- their trainings and preparations for and saw more than 29,000 specta- poor. The Scottish champion tradi- 1:0. so that Agim [would have a better] ter the anthem of the Olympic Games competitions,” he said. tors gather at Astana Arena July tionally plays much better at home The second half began with more chance,” commented Stoilov after was played, it was Kazakhstan’s flag The Summer Olympic Games in 27. Driven by the crowd, the home than away, and Astana would en- attacks by Celtic. Griffiths burst into the game. that was first hoisted on the flagpole. 2016 are being held in Rio de Janeiro, team immediately launched a num- ter the game missing one of its key the penalty area again and sent the FC Astana’s campaign to reach “All the 104 athletes who have won Brazil Aug. 5 to 21. Events involving ber of promising attacks and were players, Serbian midfielder Neman- ball toward the near top corner of the UEFA Champions League for licenses for the games are already Kazakh athletes are transmitted live the first to score, with a header by ja Maksimovic, due to illness. the goal, but missed. A few minutes the second time has thus come to heroes to us. They have earned the on public TV channels Kazakhstan, Yuri Logvinenko in the 29th minute. Early in the match, the Kazakhs later, Celtic created more chaos in an end. Now, the team will try to love of their country. I will not make Khabar and Kazsport. The visiting Scots managed to tie in tried to pressure their hosts at the visitors’ penalty box but the shot impress in the Europa League, the minute 78, but Astana players left Celtic Park. The Scots quickly lev- from an acute angle was saved this continent’s second strongest inter- confident, feeling they’d played the elled the game but for a long time time by keeper Nenad Eric. Stoilov national club competition. In the better game. could not create truly threatening made his first substitution, replac- playoff round, the Kazakh champion “We played well. Of course, some chances. Only in the 24th minute ing Azat Nurgaliyev, who did not will play Belarusian side BATE. In things in our game need to be im- did Leigh Griffiths, who saved his have his best night in Glasgow, with the last decade, BATE has played Togyzkumalak Players proved: I mean using our chances; team in the first match, try again to Agim Ibraimi. This move paid off: regularly in the UEFA Champions we had difficulty with that tonight. be a hero and from a distance al- In the 62nd minute, Celtic goal- League against the likes of Barce- Indeed, we deserved to win but we most hit the top corner of Kazakh- keeper Craig Gordon stepped too far lona and Bayern Munich, giving the Meet in Germany for were punished for one mistake, and stan’s net. forward and the 28-year-old Mac- upcoming post-Soviet confrontation its price was high. We are in for The Celtic players’ attempts to edonian striker sent the ball into an something interesting to offer FC a difficult match in Scotland, and score grew sharper closer to the empty net from a long range to tie Astana fans. we will try to give all we have to interval, and at the 45th minute the match. The first match will be played European Championships win there,” Astana coach Stanimir their activity was rewarded when A little later, Astana’s Colombian Aug. 18 in Astana. The return leg By Aiman Turebekova and the Czech Republic hone their Stoilov concluded at the post match the referee punished Astana for a midfielder Roger Cañas headed the will take place Aug. 25 in Barysau skills. press conference. foul by Abzal Beysbekov in the ball into Celtic’s net, but the referee (Borisov). ASTANA – Players from more Historically, the game was played than 10 countries of the ancient in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajik- Kazakh boardgame Togyzkumalak istan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, converged on Schweinfurt, Germa- among the Kyrgyz in north-eastern ny July 23 and 24 for the European Afghanistan (Wakhan), parts of Togyzkumalak championships. Russia (Altai, Khakassia, Sakha, Kazakh Judokas, Weightlifter Win Togyzkumalak (from the Kazakh Tartaria, Tuva), by the Kazakh mi- language – “nine pebbles”) is played nority in western Mongolia (Bayan on a board consisting oftwo rows of Ölgii) and in north-western China nine holes. The number nine has a (near Urumchi in Dzungaria). Nation’s First Medals at Rio Olympics high significance in the folk beliefs Since the fall of the Soviet Union, Continued from Page A1 and mythology of Central Asian the game has gained popularity in peoples. It was considered auspi- Central Asia and more than 200,000 Perhaps this is part of a human cious. There are also two parallel people play the game in Kazakh- destiny. I was destined to satisfy furrows called kazans (boilers) be- stan. myself with silver today. This is an tween these rows in the middle of The federation was founded in the board to store the captures. The 2008 and has staged three world excellent result for me. But, I am not players own the kazan on the other championships since 2009. The most complacent and will continue to train half of the board. The holes are usu- recent international competition at- to win gold in four years. I am grate- ally made in such a way that it is tracted players from 25 countries. ful to all the fans. It is a victory of our evident whether the contents are odd In recent years, the Kazakh gov- country, our people,” Smetov said af- or even. ernment has also supported the de- ter the competition. “Togyzkumalak is one of the val- velopment of Togyzkumalak. The Galbadrakh brought Team Ka- uable contributions of the Kazakh Chinese government has also ex- zakhstan its second medal in Rio. In people in world culture. This is not pressed a desire to support the hold- the bout for the bronze medal, she only an intellectual competition and ing of the Asian Championship on defeated Dayares Mestre Alvarez of cultural event, but also an opportu- Togyzkumalak. Cuba. team of Kazakhstan continues to Oscar Figeroa of Colombia and Eko – Kharki said following his suc- nity to promote the national cultural The opening ceremony of this “To win a medal at the Olympics achieve good results at these Olym- Yuli Irawan of Indonesia with, ac- cess.Another Kazakh weightlifter heritage. This is one of the main year’s championship was attended objectives of the [International Fed- by Baimenov, Chairman of the – it was my long-time dream, and I pics,” commented Galbadrakh on cordingly, 318 kg and 312 kg. Arli Chantei finished fourth among eration for Togyzkumalak] since its Committee for Sports and Physical am glad that it finally came true. Of “Of course, I am very glad that I men in weight category up to 56 her performance. inception,” said Federation Presi- Education of the Ministry of Culture course, I am very happy that I man- In weightlifting Kharki, who achieved such a result at the Olym- kilograms a day earlier, while in dent Alikhan Baimenov. and Sports of Kazakhstan Elsiyar aged to bring a medal to Kazakhstan. competed in the up to 62 kilograms pics. I think I had a decent perfor- other sports cyclist Andrey Zeits and In this year’s competition, the na- Kanagatov and Mayor of Schwein- Unfortunately, a mistake I made in weight category, lifted 135 kilo- mance. This is a result that became swimmer Dmitry Balandin, both tional team of Kazakhstan helped furt City Karl-Heinz Kauczok. Fed- the quarter-final against my rival grams in snatch and 170 kg in clean possible through daily trainings for placed eighth, respectively in Men’s male and female players from coun- eration officials also discussed dur- from Japan did not allow me to show and jerk. With the combined result of many years, I try to do everything I Road Race and Men’s 100 metres tries, including Germany, France, ing the competition ways to boost a better result. I wish the national 305 kg he was placed third behind can to progress, to move forward,” breaststroke competitions. Greece, Switzerland, Spain, Russia the game’s popularity worldwide. Shymkent Couple Wins 2016 Super Sprint Triathlon Astana By Zhazira Dyussembekova good, well organised. The weather is cool today, we brought it from ASTANA – Around 200 people the south,” said Avtushko. took part in the Super Sprint Tri- According to a press release, athlon Astana 2016 in the capital’s participants had to be at least 18 Central Park on July 31, according years old and there were several to the akimat’s (city administra- categories for winners. The time of tion) press service. Married couple each contestant was being tracked from Shymkent Aleksander and with a special individual chip. Anastasiya Avtushko won both in “I have been through all of that men and women categories. and I understand it is the kind of The tournament included three sport that requires both physical parts – 350 metres swimming in and tactical preparedness. It turned the Yessil River, 20 kilometres out that it is not easy to swim 350 bicycle ride and running 2.5 kilo- metres. I have tried it myself, it metres. is very difficult. I think that the The winner among men, Alek- sports festival went really good sander finished in 54 minutes and today, with perfect weather and 48 seconds. Anastasiya took 1 hour a good mood. One hundred and and minutes minutes to complete forty-seven participants are ama- all the distances. Both are profes- teurs and the other 27 are profes- sional triathlon athletes. sional athletes in triathlon. I think “We have been engaged in tri- it’s a great achievement and I want athlon for a long time. I have been to thank everyone who came and [doing it] since 2002 and my wife participated,” said head of Astana since 2008. It was at a time when I Sport and Physical Culture Depart- was a child, unconsciously, friends ment Berik Marzhikpayev. called in, and then I found out what It was the first triathlon tourna- kind of sport it was and I liked it. ment in the capital and it is planned Three types in one – very interest- that it will be organised every year,

Photo credit: astana.gov.kz Photo credit: ing, varied. Everything went very said the press release. B8 NATION&CAPITAL CAPITAL

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 Capital’s Hotel Scene Develops, Awaits for EXPO Tourists

Talan Towers Abu Dhabi Plaza

By Zhazira Dyussembekova partment of Astana city Malika Some big players in the accom- saving technologies and meets bi Plaza, which promises to be the os, Ibis and Radisson. Also, there Bekturova. modations industry have been en- the LEED international stand- tallest building in Kazakhstan and are number of hotels, which do not ASTANA – EXPO 2017 organ- “We are also considering the tering the capital prior to the expo. ards. The project was created by Central Asia. Construction began belong to well-known, worldwide isers announced recently that 24 option of placing guests near the On June 18, 2013, the foun- American company SOM (Skid- in 2010 on the 510,000-square- chains but offer a high-level of hotels and four hostels will be con- exhibition site. We have the land, dation of the Talan Towers was more, Owings & Merrill LLP). metre building. The project was accommodation, such as Duman, structed to accommodate visitors which previously was planned to laid. Since then, the Verny Capi- According to the plan, the lower created by Foster and Partners. In Hotel Grand Park Yessil, Monaco, for next year’s three months long be a botanical garden. Unfortu- tal group of companies has built three floors will be a shopping February of this year, the construc- Beijing Palace Soluxe Hotel and event. nately, there will not be a botani- two towers. A major part of con- gallery. tion site caught fire but no one was others. “We have worked hard to en- cal garden, and we are planning to struction has been completed. According to Director General hurt. Construction continues 24 It is also expected that Kempins- sure that they will have places make a summer town [camp] with One of the towers will host fa- of Verny Capital Yerlan Ospanov, hours a day. The complex will host ki, St. Regis and Four Seasons will to stay. Now, there are about about 10,000 places,” said head of mous The Ritz-Carlton Hotel and it is a significant project totalling a hotel, business centre, entertain- enter the market by the next year. 30,000 hotel rooms; in addition the Tourist Information Depart- a business centre will be located $350 million. ment centres, shopping mall and In addition to high-level hotels, 5,000 more rooms will be intro- ment of the Astana Convention in the other. The whole complex Another giant complex, the amenities. EXPO visitors will have the op- duced by 2017,” said the head Bureau Rasul Ilimbayev, accord- is the first green construction in completion of which was planned Astana already offers major ho- tion to stay in hostels or rent local of Business and Industry De- ing to profi.travel. Kazakhstan, which uses energy- for the end of this year is Abu Dha- tels, such as Marriott, Hilton, Rix- apartments. Discover Astana with Panoramic Gammy Rope Park Opens Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tours in Astana’s Central Park personnel are always ready to help rides without removing their equip- By Natalya Kan visitors and will answer any ques- ment will receive instant discounts. tions. Staff members also speak Discounts are also available for ASTANA – Gammy Adventure various languages, which helps large families and those celebrat- Rope Park is the spot for thrill foreign guests to feel comfortable. ing their birthdays, however, they seekers – a new type of entertain- Astana currently has four Gam- will need to confirm their status ment with various routes and lev- my complexes, two of which are in and date of birth with proper docu- els of complexity for adults and Central Park. The smaller version mentation and identification cards. children. The park has interest- is located near the Cheerful Chain; Safety is above all, the Gammy ing courses from one to two-and- the bigger one is on the Yessil Riv- management outlines on its web- a-half metres above the ground er bank behind the park administra- site. People ride and go through where anyone would feel like a tion building. The largest facility all routes with special equipment real climber. with the trolley is in Zheruyik Park to ensure safety throughout the “Nobody will leave the complex at the intersection of Momyshuly whole stay. The ropes and routes unsatisfied,” said patrons. and Zhumabayev streets. Another can handle up to four tonnes of About 1,000 visitor certificates centre specifically designed for weight. In case someone is unable have been sold on one discount students has opened near the Ka- to complete the course, Gammy service website in just a few days. zakhstan Sports Complex. instructors will carry out rescue Most visitors have positive com- The centres are open 11 a.m.-8 efforts by means of special trigger ments both about the park and its p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. equipment. Helmets are required employees. The only issue men- weekends. The price for the one- to avoid head injuries. tioned was the weather, so guests metre high and 60-metre long green Gammy is a popular Russian better pick a good day for their rope route for children 4 years and network of rope complexes that trip. After visiting the park people up is 700 tenge (US$2). The blue is spreading fast. Centres have keep coming back again and again, rope route, measuring three-five opened in such Russian cities as at the Khan Shatyr Shopping Mall, The company signed a contract said online reviews. metres high and 68 metres long, is Kirov, Orenburg, Samara, Sterli- By Zhanna Shayakhmetova Duman Entertainment Centre and with Astana LRT integrated trans- Gammy is a remarkable place 1,000 tenge (US$2.90) for kids up tamak, Tolyatti and Ufa. The com- the Baiterek Monument, at 10 a.m. port system and plans to use the for sports activities, leisure and to 12. The three-and-a-half-metre pany opened its first park outside ASTANA – Astana Sightseeing The tickets also can be purchased in GPS navigation system and launch family fun. It features lots of at- high red rope route for adults and Russia last year in the Kazakh cap- Tours Co. has introduced double- these places, as the bus stops there. the app. tractions like the trampoline with children 12 and up is 1,200 tenge ital and has built four additional decker buses equipped with sound The ticket distributors with red “We saw the largest number of safety net and for those who seek (US$3.50). Regulars can purchase complexes. systems in four languages – Ka- vests and caps can be found near passengers, over 240 people, on more adventure, a trolley–fast de- seasonal passes. There are age For more details, visit http:// zakh, Russian, English and Chi- the Baiterek Monument and Du- Astana Day. We have around 50- scent on a ropeway. The park is restrictions for children up to 14, astana.Gammy-park.ru, https:// nese. A special closed route meas- man Centre. The online purchase 70 passengers per day and 150-170 available for corporate events or who are only allowed if accompa- www.instagram.com/Gam- uring more than 20 kilometers has will be launched in the near future. people on weekends. We intend to children’s holidays, and entertain- nied by parents or with the consent mypark_astana/ or https://new. been developed along the left bank On weekdays the buses travel from expand our services and cooperate ment programmes can create a of their guardians. vk.com/Gammypark_astana or of the Yessil River.i-news.kz 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and on Friday, Sat- with the hotels to organise meeting festive atmosphere. The attentive Visitors willing to take multiple call +7 701 3294692. “Our project was launched on urday and Sunday, we offer evening guests at the airport. We also want June 27 with the support of the tours until 11 p.m.,” she said. to promote domestic tourism and akimat (city administration) and Tickets cost 3,000 tenge (US$9) provide services in Burabai and Astana Convention Bureau, when for adults, 2,000 tenge (US$6) for the East Kazakhstan region. At this the first tour was made. Initially, students and pensioners, 1,000 stage, our task is to work out the we planned to introduce tours on tenge (US$3) for children 6-14 service to perfection and build a the right bank of Astana as there and free for youngsters under five. solid reputation. The foreign visi- are many attractions and interest- People with physical challenges tors should feel comfortable and ing buildings, but due to the load and journalists with official ID enjoy their stay in our amazing on the transport system we post- also can travel for free. city,” she added. poned this route,” said project ad- The interval between buses is For those who prefer walking, ministrator Larissa Vostrova in an 30-35 minutes. A passenger gets audio-guided tours are offered interview with The Astana Times. a ticket and can travel the entire along Nurzhol Boulevard on the The tours last 90 minutes and tour with an audio guide, which left bank. Visitors can explore tickets are valid for 24 hours with eventually will be available in up the sights and attractions on the hop-on, hop-off service. A passen- to eight languages. most picturesque avenue of the ger can get off the bus at any time “As the evenings are becoming capital and see musical fountains to visit a museum or see the sights, colder, we offer plaid blankets for and sculptures. A refundable de- then return to a tour bus at any of our guests. We also provide servic- posit of 5,000 tenge (US$14) is the specialised bus shelters. Tour- es for wedding catering. The wed- required to rent equipment. Au- ists can contact the operator (+7 ding tours in our buses are now dio guide rental places are lo- 776 116 7675) and get the neces- gaining popularity. There are a lot cated near Khan Shatyr Mall and sary information about the nearest of tourists and visitors from Russia the House of Ministries. Tours tour. The phone number is indicat- who are interested in the city’s de- are available in Kazakh, Russian, ed on the ticket and flyer. velopment and architecture,” said English and Chinese from 10 astana.gammy-park.ru Photo credit: “The tours start in three places, Vostrova. a.m.-10 p.m. File photograph