+23° / +16°C Wednesday, July 27, 2016 No 14 (104) www.astanatimes.com Astana Motorsports Team Performs Well Country’s GDP at Silk Way Rally 2016, Wins T2 Class Grows Slightly in By Anuar Abdrakhmanov First Half of 2016 ASTANA – The four crews of investment growth, 12.8 percent, the Astana Presidential Professional By Zhanna Shayakhmetova Sports Club successfully completed was observed in agriculture, with investment in real estate transac- the Silk Way Rally 2016. The rally, ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s which took place July 8-24 after a tions growing by 5.4 percent, re- economy is still growing due to ported the Prime Minister’s press two-year hiatus, saw riders cover a timely anti-crisis measures taken total of more than 10,000 kilome- service. by the government and the Na- tres in 15 legs between Moscow and Bishimbayev stressed that posi- tional Bank, according to Minister Beijing and through the territory of tive growth rates in short-term of National Economy Kuandyk Russia, Kazakhstan and China. economic indicators can be seen in Bishimbayev. From January to A Kazakh crew of Denis Be- six basic sectors of the economy: June 2016, gross domestic prod- rezovskiy and his co-pilot Ignat industry, agriculture, construction, Falkov, riding a Toyota Land uct grew by 0.1 percent compared trade, transport and communica- Cruiser Prado 200 won in the T2 with the corresponding period in tion. class, which featured cross-coun- 2015, he announced during a gov- Kazakhstan’s international re- serves totalled $96.2 billion on try series production vehicles. ernmental meeting dedicated to the July 1, 2016, and have increased They managed to snatch the victo- socio-economic development of 5.2 percent this year. National ry in the rally’s final stage between the country and headed by Prime Fund assets in foreign currency the Chinese towns of Wuhai and Minister of Kazakhstan Karim grew by 3.5 percent to $65.7 bil- Hohhoto. Massimov. lion. Gold and foreign assets of the Well-known Kazakh business- According to Bishimbayev, the National Bank increased 9.4 per- man and rally rider Aidyn Rakh- volume of investment in fixed as- cent to $30.5 billion. imbaev and his Russian co-driver sets increased by 8.5 percent as a “In the first half of 2016, the Anton Nikolaev in their MINI All result of projects initiated through short-term economic indicator was 4 Racing finished in the top five in the Nurly Zhol infrastructure de- 99.3 percent compared to 99 per- the T1 class, which featured im- velopment programme and the State Programme for Accelerated cent in January to May of the cur- proved cross-country production rent year,” he said. vehicles. results from the last year when overestimate. Already now we can like to congratulate our team [on Industrial and Innovative Devel- Another crew, including Kazakh he won [a stage at] the World tell you that he will ride Dakar in such a successful performance]!” opment (SPAIID). The highest Continued on Page A4 driver Bauyrzhan Issabayev and Cup showed that he is a top-level a MAN truck. Thus, we can count Kulchikov added. his co-driver Vladimir Demyanen- racer and a [true] professional. on his best results.” In the trucks class, the Kazakh ko from Russia, finished in the top In January 2017, the next Dakar “Weather conditions at the Silk team’s Tatra, piloted by Ardavi- ten, also in a MINI All 4 Racing. race starts. We hope that Denis Way Rally this year were ex- chus, finished 13th. However, it Executive Director of the Astana will be able to show an equally tremely difficult, with some stages should be noted that at the Silk Presidential Professional Sports good result. It is worth to add that canceled. To cover great distances Way Rally the crew’s tactic was Kazakh Senate Chair Club Amanbek Kulchikov shared the victory of Denis Berezovsky in the heat of 50 C – it is on the to bring Berezovskiy’s crew to his assessment of the team’s per- is an outcome of the work of the verge of human capabilities. And the first place rather showing a formance. whole team. Our gratitude also our guys have withstood these strong individual result. And the Discusses Upcoming “We are proud of the success of goes to our captain Artur Ardavi- challenges. On behalf of the club team performed that task to their Berezovskiy and Falkov. Denis’s chus, whose contribution is hard to and all the fans once again, I would best. Nuclear Disarmament Berlin Eurasian Club Conference Seeks Conference, Trade Ways to Bring EAEU, EU Together and Development in of World Economics and Politics man Economy (ECGE) Michael the main priorities of Kazakhstan’s By Yerbolat Uatkhanov Sultan Akimbekov and Director Harms, Regional Director of the chairmanship of the EAEU, quot- of the Department of International ECGE Eduard Kinsbruner, Charge ing President of Kazakhstan Nur- Geneva ASTANA – Kazakh officials Economic Integration Yernar Bak- d’affaires of the German Embassy sultan Nazarbayev’s speech at the UN Security Council for 2017- asked for German support in bring- enov, representing Kazakhstan, in Kazakhstan John Kramer, Head meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Staff Report 2018 and wished the nation suc- ing the Eurasian Economic Union discussed the growing potential for of the delegation of the German Economic Council on May 31, cess in carrying out the mission, (EAEU) and the EU together at the economic cooperation between the economy in Central Asia Joerg when Nazarbayev called 2016 the Kazakh Senate Chairman according to the senate press ser- July 15 meeting of the Berlin Eur- EAEU and the EU in various areas Hatch and Head of the Deutsche year of deepening economic rela- Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with vice. asian Club dedicated to that topic. and offered individual examples of Bank delegation and member of tions with third countries and ma- the heads of international organi- Tokayev drew Møller’s attention The meeting was organised by the successful economic cooperation Kazakhstan’s Foreign Investors jor integration associations. sations July 13-15 during a work- to the main provisions of President Institute of World Economics and between Kazakhstan and Germany. Council Ulf Vokurka represented Harms, Kinsbrunner and Hatch ing visit to Geneva, Switzerland. Nursultan Nazarbayev’s manifesto Politics, supported by the Library They called on Germany and the Germany at the event. Kazakhstan reported on the development of During the meeting with Mi- “The World. The 21st Century” of the First President of Kazakh- German business community to ac- was also represented by Kazakh bilateral trade and economic re- chael Møller, director-general of and emphasised the importance of stan, and attended by prominent tively contribute to the cooperation Ambassador to Germany Bolat lations through the prism of the the United Nations Office at Ge- fully implementing the Universal representatives of Kazakh and between the two associations. Rau Nussupov. priorities of the German economy neva, the sides exchanged views Declaration for the Achievement German political, business and ex- emphasised Germany’s leading Nussupov highlighted key as- in Kazakhstan. They drew atten- on the international agenda as well of a Nuclear-Weapons-Free World, pert circles. role in the EU and its importance pects of trade, economic and in- tion to the considerable potential as the work of the UN Conference adopted by the UN General As- First Deputy Minister for In- in the integration process. vestment cooperation between Ka- of further expansion in the EAEU on Disarmament. Møller congratu- sembly Dec. 7 at Kazakhstan’s vestment and Development Al- Managing Director of the zakhstan and Germany during his and EU format. lated Kazakhstan on being elected initiative. bert Rau, Director of the Institute Eastern Committee of the Ger- welcome speech. He also stated Continued on Page A8 as a non-permanent member of the Continued on Page A3 Almaty Stabilizes in Wake Brazil, Kazakhstan of July 18 Attacks Establish Visa-Free Regime in Rio de Janeiro. This agreement By Aiman Turebekova gives the chance to the Brazilians to see the latest achievements in ASTANA – Brazil and Kazakh- the field of green economy at the stan finalised July 25 a new bilat- upcoming international exhibition eral visa-free regime for the citi- EXPO 2017,” said Tleuberdi after zens of both countries. the signing ceremony. First Deputy Minister of Foreign “We hope that the signing of this Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar document will contribute to the Tleuberdi and Brazilian Ambassa- growth of trips of Kazakh tourists dor in Kazakhstan Demetrio Bue- and representatives of business cir- no Carvalho signed the agreement cles to Brazil,” Carvalho said. Ac- in a July 25 ceremony at the Ka- cording to him, more than 2,000 zakh Foreign Ministry in Astana. of Kazakhstan’s citizens received “The agreement will facilitate a visa to travel to Brazil last year. the participation of Kazakh ath- Brazil offers many options for By Kamila Zhumabayeva and the July 18 attacks on police and largest city and commercial capi- according to Almaty’s municipal letes in the Olympic games. It tourist experiences, ranging from Zhanna Shayakhmetova government buildings in Almaty tal has stabilised. operational headquarters on com- will also simplify the visits of our eco-tourism to various types of has been captured on the same day The city is under the full con- batting terrorism. citizens to Summer Olympics that cultural tourism. ASTANA – The sole suspect in and the situation in the nation’s trol of law enforcement bodies, Continued on Page A2 will be held this year Aug. 5-21 Continued on Page A2

Inside Nation Economy&Business EDITORIALs OPINIONS NATION&CAPITAL Four Kazakh Citizens Killed in Terrorist Kazakhstan Improves Performance in Global Kazakhstan to Continue Successful Economic Ware, Granoff: Kazakhstan and Chain Aliya Yussupova Made Rhythmic Gymnastics Attack in Nice A2 Information Technology Report A4 Course in Globally-Linked Economy A6 Reaction 2016 – From Nuclear Tests to a Fashionable B1 Nuclear Weapon Free World A7 Policeman Wounded in Almaty Attack H&M to Enter Kazakh Nation, World Look Forward to Successful Karkaraly – Town of History Discharged from Hospital A2 Market in 2017 A5 2016 Rio Olympics A6 Shibutov: SCO Transformation – Are There and Nature B6 Any Prospects? A7

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NATIONAL Policeman Wounded in Almaty Stabilizes news in brief Kazakhstan will strengthen the responsibility for terrorist crimes, reported local media. The gov- Almaty Attack Discharged in Wake of ernment has drafted a bill that in- cludes amendments to six codes and 18 laws on combating extrem- ism. Under proposed amendments, from Hospital July 18 Attacks any Kazakh citizen who takes part in any terrorist activity abroad will of Hospital Almaz Dzhuvashev ment less than one year. This case had twice served time in prison Continued from Page A1 be deprived of citizenship. All By Kseniya Voronina said. didn’t stop my desire to fight crime for armed robbery and possession people will receive SMS messages The police officer of the Al- and protect citizens. In fact, now A native of the Kyzylorda of firearms and who was suspect- with information on how to be- ASTANA – Young policeman maty Police Department Baltabek I am speeding myself and I am region Ruslan Kulikbayev, 26, ed of killing a female citizen of have during terrorist attack threats Murat Baltabek became a victim thanked all Kazakhstan citizens counting days to continue serving was captured after the initial Uzbekistan the night before, was and all railway stations across the of the unlawful actions by Ruslan for their support, saying, “first and ensuring law and order in the attacks on local police precinct the revenge against law enforce- country will be equipped with ad- Kulekbaev and was shot through of all, I express my condolences city,” he said. and Department of National ment bodies in the anticipation ditional inspection systems. About the shoulder in the July 18 Almaty to the relatives of my colleagues An armed man opened fire in Al- Security Committee buildings. of his eventual capture. The case 6 billion tenge (US$17.6 million) attacks. The road patrol policeman who were killed in the suppression maty on July 18. The representa- Four police officers – Captain will be investigated under several has already been allocated for was discharged from hospital on of the criminal activities. Many tives of law enforcement bodies Baurzhan Nurmakhanbetov, articles of the Criminal Code, in- these measures. “First of all, the July 25. thanks to our compatriots who were attacked by the criminal, who Sergeant Junior Maksat Salim- cluding “Killing of one or more responsibility for extremist and “The patient was delivered to us financially supported the families was wounded and arrested. bayev and Sergeant Major Ayan persons,” “Terrorism,” “Attack- with a gunshot wound in the right terrorist crimes will be toughened of police heroes and wished us a Kulekbaev, a 26-year-old native Galiyev, Lieutenant Timur Be- ing state bodies,” and “Resisting shoulder with traumatic shock. by increasing the lower and upper speedy recovery. Special thanks of the Kyzylorda region, was de- gasilov – and one officer of the the detention.” Corresponding diagnostic meas- term limits of deprivation and re- to the heads and the Police De- tained less than half an hour after Border Guards Senior Lieuten- President Nursultan Naz- ures were taken and surgery was striction of freedom,” said Nation- partment, my colleagues and doc- his shooting spree began. He was ant Azamat Azimzhanov and a arbayev expressed condolences performed. After that, the patient captured after the attacks on a lo- al Security Committee Chairman tors for timely assistance and pro- civilian Gani Nurimanov were to the families of the deceased was transferred to the intensive fessionalism which allowed me to cal police precinct and Department Vladimir Zhumakanov. “Confis- killed during those attacks. and injured and instructed gov- care unit. His condition gradu- recover.” of National Security Committee. cation of property will be a man- Three more officers and three ernment bodies to provide assis- ally stabilised. Today, he was dis- The road patrol policeman as- Four police officers, one officer datory punishment for extremism more civilians were also injured tance during a July 18 meeting of charged and transferred to outpa- sured that he is ready to serve the of the Border Guards and a civil- and terrorism. Secondly, we are with some of them in serious or the Security Council in the Akor- tient treatment. Baltabek will be nation. ian were killed. Also one civilian planning to improve legislation critical condition. da presidential residence. under our control until he com- “I am a young police officer. I was killed by the criminal the day on protection of objects that are pletely recovers,” Chief Physician have been working in law enforce- before the attack. vulnerable in relation to terrorists. NAZARBAYEV: “Today in Almaty All security organisations will be included among the responsible a terror act unfortunately again led entities for maintenance of anti- terrorist protection of protected to human loss. I express condolences facilities.” Four Kazakh Citizens Killed to the relatives of deceased and Information-Analytical Centre injured, they should be provided specialists of the Ministry of Edu- cation and Science urge investing in Terrorist Attack in Nice with appropriate psychological and as much as possible in children’s Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart To- tivity in Antwerp Archpriest Dim- education. According to experts, By Zhanna Shayakhmetova kayev and Prime Minister Karim itry Sizonenko also confirmed that material support. Also, I instruct the earlier parents begin to invest Massimov expressed their con- Otto was a parishioner at his tem- law enforcement agencies to take all in their children the greater will ASTANA – Four Kazakh citi- dolences and solidarity with the ple and among immigrants from be the return to society. They note zens were reported killed when a French people following the at- Kazakhstan and did not have Bel- necessary measures at ensuring law one dollar invested in early child- man drove a lorry into crowds at- tacks that struck France. gian nationality. hood education returns eight times tending Bastille Day celebrations The Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Pavlodar region Akim (Gover- and order in the city.” more to the state. Kazakhstan is on the Promenade des Anglais in Affairs issued a statement that Ka- nor) expressed condolences to the currently striving to achieve Or- Nice July 14. zakhstan strongly condemns the families and relatives of Panchen- On that date, a red terror alert “Today in Almaty a terror act ganisation for Economic Co-op- At least 84 people, including 10 terrorist attack in Nice. ko family. had been declared in the city unfortunately again led to human eration and Development (OECD) children were killed on that night. “We regret to inform that the cit- The message that three Kazakh and the area around the Almaly loss. I express condolences to the educational standards. The highest The attacker, who drove at a speed izens of the Republic of Kazakh- citizens were missing after the District Office of Internal Af- relatives of deceased and injured, standards and principles are devel- of 80 kilometres shot at the crowd stan Lyubov Panchenko (1956), fireworks in Nice was posted on fairs was sealed off. According they should be provided with ap- oped in the OECD countries, said through the window while driving Facebook by their relatives. There Marina Panchenko (1983) and to eyewitnesses, shootings were propriate psychological and ma- centre President Serik Irsaliyev. in a zig-zag motion for two kilo- Sylvia Panchenko (2013) became was no information about their lo- heard not far from the nearby terial support. Also, I instruct law “We must understand which coun- metres to hit more people. the victims of the terrorist attack cation and they were not taken to Nikolsk Market. They also said enforcement agencies to take all try has the best education and try Kazakh President Nursultan in Nice. We express our sincere hospital. that employees of neighbouring necessary measures at ensuring to implement similar standards in Nazarbayev sent a telegram of condolences to their families and Thirty-two-year old Marina buildings were not allowed out of law and order in the city,” Naz- our country. The same relates to condolences to French President relatives. The Ministry of Foreign Panchenko lived with her two-year their offices and, according to the arbayev said. vocational and higher education,” François Hollande and shared the Affairs will provide all necessary old daughter in Nice. Being the office workers, overall 10 shots The head of state also urged he added. pain of loss on behalf of the peo- assistance to the relatives of the only child in the family, she gradu- were heard fired. citizens not to fall for possible ple of Kazakhstan and on his own victims,” said in a statement of the ated from a high school and from “First there were three or four provocations. Heavy-Ion Inertial Fusion (HIF) behalf. ministry. an institute in France. She lived in one-time firings, and then as if “Law enforcement agencies are 2016, the 21st international phys- “Kazakhstan condemns terror- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Turkey, where she met her future a series of shots was there. The ics conference, was held in Astana, working, sorting out who the in- ism in all its forms and believes also confirmed the Kazakhstan cit- husband. Later, the couple moved unknown [suspect] ran with a gun where the best minds in the field truders were and what goals they that nothing can ever justify the izenship of 57-year Natalya Otto to Nice. Her parents from Pavlodar along Karasai Batyr Avenue to of fusion physics were brought to- pursued,” the President contin- shedding of innocent blood or who died in Nice. Otto worked as arrived to visit her, Tengrinews.kz the side of Baitursynov Street,” gether, reported Kazakh TV. The ued. the taking of lives regardless of a teacher of Russian language and reported. they stated, according to the Ten- scientific symposium opened at According to him, crowded whatever cause or motive,” the tel- literature at the Russian Sunday On the day of the terrorist at- grinews agency. Nazarbayev University, where cre- places of citizens should be pro- egram said. School at the parish of the Nativity tack, a young woman with her The building of the Department ation of an ideal energy source re- tected, immediate measures must The head of state wished for in Antwerp. She has left the coun- mother and daughter went to the of National Security Committee sulting from fusion was discussed. be taken on providing medical a speedy recovery to the injured try after the Soviet Union collapse, central square to see the fireworks. was sealed off as well, with an The first HIF conference gathered aid for the injured and a complete people. but remained a Kazakhstan citizen. Panchenko’s husband at the time ambulance and police arriving. scientists in the United States in investigation to identify perpe- Chairman of the Senate of the Rector of the Church of the Na- of the tragedy stayed at home. A resident of a two-storey 1976 and talks about fusion and trators should be urgently held. building next to the city’s na- the problems of its implementation Nazarbayev stressed the need to tional security department said on an industrial scale have contin- regularly keep the Almaty popu- he was sleeping when everything ued on a bi-annual basis. “Thermo- lation informed and generally en- started, he heard sounds similar nuclear fusion has many sub-tasks. sure public peace. to those of firecracker blasts. We will address one of them here, “It is important to rigidly sup- Kazakhstan Offers Affordable “But when I looked out the which is useful for fusion. We will press panicky rumours, reveal window, I realised it is a firefight. specifically develop diagnostics provocateurs. Citizens in Almaty Everyone was told to shut their and plasma physics. There is a lot and the whole nation should be windows and hide,” an eyewit- of work to do, therefore it has sev- High Education Prices, ness said, according to the agen- confident that the most decisive eral subdivisions,” said university cy. measures to bring order are being professor Alexander Tikhonov. A railway station was also taken,” he added. closed off and an anti-terrorist Following the meeting, the Alakol Lake, at times referred Says Akare Agency operation has been declared in head of state instructed the minis- to as the pearl of Kazakh tour- stated that one year of studies in cost a student at least $38,000. the city. The residents were asked ter of internal affairs to go to the ism, has become a popular vaca- Staff Report a Kazakh university will approxi- Second place in the rating was not to leave their homes and re- location of the events together tion destination and is breaking mately cost $4,500. This amount given to Canada with $34,000 port on suspicious individuals. with the mayor of Almaty. all records this season, reported The international Akare agency also includes accommodation, on average and Australia with Later that same day, the red- In addition, Nazarbayev in- Kazakh TV. Known for its healing recently announced its survey on food and additional daily expen- $25,500 was positioned on the level terror alert has been lowered structed the Ministry of Infor- features, the lake is considered by higher education. According to ditures. third place. to more moderate yellow after the mation and Communications to some as one of the most beautiful the analysed data, Kazakhstan The most expensive higher The list of affordable high edu- suspect was detained. implement a timely and com- in Kazakhstan. Those wishing to was recognised as a country to education was considered to be cation countries included Russia, According to the Ministry of plete informing of citizens while improve their health travel to Ala- offer education opportunities for in the United States. On average, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, Al- Internal Affairs, the motive for quickly reacting to their inquir- kol every year. Entrepreneurs are the most affordable prices. It was one year of studies there will bania and Egypt. the attack by Kulikbayev, who ies. investing in domestic tourism de- velopment by opening new resorts and updating the infrastructure. Conveniences are also improving each year. More often than not, Kazakh citizens prefer local tourist First Chemical Reactors Shipped destinations to travelling abroad. “For us, picking the destination for vacationing was a lengthy process to Kazakhstan from South Korea and finally we chose Alakol. We heard about the therapeutic prop- the Sales Office of Russia in Seoul the power of the Northern Sea Route hydrogenation of hydrocarbons were According to the schedule an- Staff Report erties of the lake and now, here we since 2015. As a result, several is one of the important directions produced by Hyundai Heavy Indus- nounced by the SLK KUKBO, the are. We liked it very much. The The first shipment of petrochem- agreements have been concluded of cooperation between Russia and tries commissioned by the Global ship, which left Ulsan on July 17 beach is wonderful here. The lake ical production reactors produced with the SLK KUKBO logistic South Korea, as well as one of the Engineering Technology company will arrive in the Sabetta port (Yam- is warm and there is a lot of mud in South Korea was recently ful- company and Global Engineering priority tasks in terms of Russia’s na- for the Pavlodar Petrochemical Plant. alo-Nenets Autonomous District, with curing properties,” said visi- filled in the port city of Ulsan. The Technology company on goods tional interests in the Arctic region. Each of the two reactors weighs Russia) on Aug. 15. After that, the tor Diana Tyulpina. Up to 250,000 freight was transported along the transportation along the new route, This is the first shipment for South about 600 tonnes. In order to deliver Russian Transport and Logistics Ir- tourists visit Alakol in one season Northern Sea Route (NSR). which appears to be the shortest Korea to be realised in the frames of reactors, the SLK KUKBO company tysh Shipping Company will deliv- and local authorities believe a bet- The preparatory works on the route from Asia to Europe. the Northern Sea Route. The shipped has chartered a Happy Dover ship in er reactors by the river to Pavlodar, ter infrastructure will attract more shipments have been carried out by It was also stated that harnessing reactors to be used for catalytic de- the Netherlands. arriving at the port on Aug. 25. people. A3 eurasia&world

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EXTERNAL news in brief Kazakh PM Attends ASEM Summit in Mongolia Kazakhstan and Italy are to ex- I am sure that these improved Massimov met with Czech change training experience, Kazakh By Malika Orazgaliyeva TV reports. The Medical University transport links will strengthen President Milos Zeman, where the cooperation between the ASEM sides emphasised the potential for of Astana and La Sapienza, one of the ASTANA ­– Kazakh Prime Min- oldest European universities, have member states,” he said. development of Kazakh-Czech ister Karim Massimov travelled At the same time, Kazakhstan cooperation in mechanical engi- signed a strategic partnership memo- to Ulan Bator, Mongolia July 14- randum. The parties agreed to jointly is implementing institutional re- neering and agriculture. He noted 15 to attend the eleventh Asia– forms aimed at developing human his nation considers the Czech develop scientific contacts as well Europe Meeting (ASEM) sum- as develop a programme for student capital, the business environment, Republic as one of its most im- mit and hold a series of bilateral predictability and the rule of law, portant economic partners. and teacher exchanges. Cardiology, meetings. oncology, traumatology, motherhood he added. The Prime Minister also met The topic of the summit was The ASEM forum is an effec- with his counterparts Dacian and childhood are the priority areas “Promotion of the ASEM Partner- for the medical training. A particular tive platform for building global Cioloș (Romania), Jargaltulga ship for Strengthening Coopera- interaction, noted Massimov. He Erdenebat (Mongolia), Mark emphasis was placed on neurology tion.” The agenda included dis- for the treatment of multiple sclero- stressed Kazakhstan’s location Rutte (the Netherlands) and Juha cussing the consequences of the at the crossroads of Europe and Sipilä (Finland) to discuss items sis. Meanwhile, both parties agreed global economic and financial cri- to cooperate in modernising corpo- Asia defines its role as a bridge of economic, trade and invest- sis, combating traditional threats between East and West. ment cooperation. rate governance. Rector of Medical and new challenges, non-prolifer- pm.kz Photo credit: University Mazhit Shaidarov said “Thanks to modern transport Massimov and Erdenebat also ation, energy security, sustainable Kazakh Prime Minister Karim Massimov (L) meets Mongolian President and communications systems, addressed issues of strengthening the project, “[M]eans quality man- development, climate change, en- Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj. agement, financing of the institution today Europe and Asia compose contacts between the countries’ vironment and promoting cultural Nazarbayev, who actively pro- He noted in the framework of as well as scientific and clinical ac- a united continent of Greater business communities. The most relations. motes internationalisation and the Nurly Zhol state programme, tivities. It helps develop a university Eurasia, which represents more promising areas for mutually- Composed of 53 nations, ASEM mutual economic cooperation Kazakhstan pays significant atten- clinic and subsidiaries and our clini- than 50 percent of the glob- beneficial partnerships are energy, is an inter-regional open dialogue with all foreign partners. Thanks tion to developing and strengthen- cal database so our scientists will be al GDP and 60 percent of the agriculture, transport infrastruc- process where member countries to his efforts, Kazakhstan has be- ing of the transport infrastructure able to take part in various interna- world’s population and includes ture, housing, mining and gold collaborate in the fields of poli- come one of the founders of the linking Europe and Asia under the and uranium processing. tional research projects and granting over a third of the world’s land. tics, security, finance, economy Commonwealth of Independent New Silk Road project promoted Massimov met July 14 with projects.” Stefano Ravagnan, Am- It is our duty to work together and social culture. The organisa- States (CIS) and the Shanghai by China. Kazakh diaspora living in Ulgii bassador of Italy to Kazakhstan, said in order to restore and promote tion’s discourse addresses issues Cooperation Organisation (SCO). “Kazakhstan’s new railways district. Due to the flood in the he was very pleased that the Medical the development of an open and in each area, with the objective of President Nazarbayev initiated connect the country with Turk- region four days earlier, he prom- University of Astana has become a interconnected Greater Eurasia strengthening the relationship be- establishment of the Eurasian menistan and Iran, thus providing ised the Kazakh government will partner of La Sapienza. “Coopera- with our friends in East Asia,” tween the two regions in a spirit Economic Union (EAEU), as well the shortest route to the Persian provide financial assistance to the tion between the two universities was said Massimov. of mutual respect and equal part- as the Conference on Interaction Gulf. Also, new railways connect affected families, as 88.7 percent transferred to a new level. The Italian He added Greater Eurasia has nership, according to aseminfo- and Confidence Building Meas- Almaty with the Chinese port of of the nearly 90,000 residents are expert team is planning to evaluate the potential and opportunities for board.org. ures in Asia (CICA),” said Mas- Kazakh. In addition, Massimov the educational programmes of the Lianyungang. The Western Eu- collaboration and close partner- “Kazakhstan is lucky to have visited the local museum and dra- university and offer our approaches simov during his speech, reported rope – Western China transport ships that may benefit theorgani- ma theatre. to medical training,” he said. a leader like President Nursultan pm.kz. corridor is coming to completion. sation and the world as a whole.

A regular meeting of the Kazakh- Kuwaiti Intergovernmental Commis- sion will be held Nov. 2-3 in Kuwait, Kazakh TV reports. The event will Kazakhstan Will Take Part in ‘Keys to the Sky’ Competition focus on increasing cooperation be- firing of anti-aircraft missile and racetrack and the starting calcula- shooting will become the most well; we hope to demonstrate good tween the two countries in the oil By Aiman Turebekova gun complexes Carapace at air and tions on loading complexes,” said decisive part of the completion. results,” Shevchenko said. industry as well as the agricultural ground targets, the incredible com- chief of anti-aircraft missile troops “Everything will be taken into ac- In order to gather the best team sector. Relations between Kazakhstan ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s aero- plexity of air fighting as well as (SMP) Russian Major-General count, for instance, vehicle driving to represent Kazakhstan at the and Kuwait are developing dynami- space defense forces for the first aircraft and helicopter bombings. Sergey Babakov to the TASS in- skills, missile loading operations international competition, the cally and economic cooperation has time are going to join “Keys to the “During the competition, par- form agency. and the ability to transfer tech- Kazakh military prepared sev- a lot of potential today, the countries Sky” anti-aircraft missile troops’ ticipants will have to do more than Belarus, China, Kazakhstan and nique to varying degrees of readi- eral stages of selection. About 80 say. Business people of both countries operational grouping field train- 30 combat launches from S-300 Russia will take part in the contest ness from marching to fighting. soldiers took part in the selection are engaged in active cooperation, ing contest at the Ashuluk (Russia) at various air targets. Participants that has six competitive stages. However, target shooting is very process; from 30 best troops, 18 with Kuwaiti catering companies range July 30 to Aug. 7, reported will also be competing in the speed According to Deputy Com- close to real fighting,” he claimed. were chosen. becoming popular and successful in the press office of the Ministry of and quality of the relocation of mander of the military unit 10216 “We conduct tactical exercises Participants note the good pre- Kazakhstan and Kazakh meat pro- Defence of Kazakhstan. the complex to a new location, in (Chief Engineer) Lieutenant Colo- regularly. In this regard, everything paredness of participating teams duction attracting interest in Kuwait. Spectators will be able to see the driving military vehicles on the nel Dmitry Shevchenko, target is fine. Our team has been training and anticipate close competition. “Recently, I guided a group of Ku- waiti businessmen to Taraz,” said Almas Abdramanov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Kuwait at a recent briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “We went to the opening of a Kazakh Senate Chair Discusses Upcoming Nuclear Disarmament meat plant there. Kuwait is interested in the delivery of our meat, which is characterised by its taste and organic ingredients. There is a lot of competi- Conference, Trade and Development in Geneva tion. Kuwait is a port state, so we have to compete with suppliers from Aus- Continued from Page A1 tunities for the national economy tween Kazakhstan and the ICRC tralia and New Zealand. In this regard, resulting from Kazakhstan’s WTO is of particular importance in we are currently working hard and we Tokayev invited his counterpart membership. Tokayev added in- view of the country’s election to are trying to introduce our meat and to “Building a Nuclear-Weapons- creasing competitiveness will re- the UN Security Council, as well dairy products in Kuwait.” Free World,” the international con- main a priority for the legislature as the increased participation of ference to be held Aug. 29 in Asta- in the new session. Following the the its military personnel in inter- Over 50 percent of new UNDP na marking the 25th anniversary of President’s request, Parliament will national peacekeeping missions. projects will focus on developing the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site consider a unified tax and customs In speaking with Christian Friis a green economy in Kazakhstan. closure and commemorating the code aimed at ensuring transpar- Bach, Executive Secretary of the According to representatives of UN International Day against Nu- ency of financial procedures and UN Economic Commission for the organisation, the projects will clear Tests. continue antitrust sector reform. Europe, the parties exchanged mainly relate to issues of ecol- Major trends in global trade, Tokayev also met with Pe- views on UN regional projects, ogy and sustainable environmental economic reforms, investment ter Maurer, President of the In- especially the Special Programme management. As before, experts are policies and support for priority ternational Committee of the for the Economies of Central Asia working to increase the energy effi- sectors of the economy were dis- Red Cross (ICRC). The former (SPECA). Tokayev discussed the ciency of residential buildings, with cussed with World Trade Organi- stressed the organisation’s cru- problems of water management, pilot projects taking place in sites sation (WTO) Director-General cial work to protect human life rehabilitation of the Aral region, in Astana, Karaganda, Kyzylorda Roberto Azevêdo. Tokayev con- President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Peter and dignity during armed con- development of energy and other and Aktau. Some projects will also veyed Nazarbayev’s greetings and Maurer (L) and Kazakh Senate Chiarman Kassym-Jomart Tokayev greet one flicts, provide humanitarian as- issues. He also briefed Bach on im- address the use of water infrastruc- thanked the WTO chief for his another in Geneva. sistance and develop and im- plementing the 100 Concrete Steps ture. According to experts, a large fruitful participation in the ninth dedicated to the June opening of cooperation with the government plement fundamental rules of Plan of the Nation, aimed at the number of hydraulic engineering Astana Economic Forum in May. EXPO 2017 in Astana. and business community, regularly international humanitarian law. comprehensive modernisation of constructions remained in Kazakh- He also briefed Azevêdo on events The Speaker noted Parliament, in analyses the challenges and oppor- Tokayev noted cooperation be- Kazakh economy and public life. stan. They can be used to attract investment to the regions, experts say. “Following the example of the the Kazakh brigade in real condi- Aktobe and Kargaly reservoirs, we are developing models of integrated tions as part of international forces use of these reservoirs,” Gulzhamal under joint command. Second Stage of Steppe Eagle Int’l Experts in peacekeeping op- Issayeva, UNDP project manager in Kazakhstan, said. “They can be used erations organise situational train- for the development of fish, pond ings, which include base defence and greenhouse agriculture. Also, and convoy operations, patrolling Peacekeeping Exercise Takes Place in UK and helicopter operations. The ex- small hydro-electric power stations Steppe Eagle has proven to be may be installed to power all these ercise also includes a sports day By Yerbolat Uatkhanov an efficient tool of development of economic activities. Tourism and for friendly competition between Kazakhstan Armed Forces’ and its recreation around this infrastructure military men of different national ASTANA – The second stage peacekeeping potential. Comple- must be developed.” In addition to contingents, and a three-day field of the Steppe Eagle 2016 Inter- menting the peacekeeping activity training exercise for testing their the political will, “Kazakhstan has national Peacekeeping Exercise all the other conditions for the devel- conducted at the Partnership for abilities to operate in a realistic recently took place at Stanford opment of a green economy: it is a Peace training centre and within and dynamic environment. Training Area in the United King- vast territory with rich biodiversity, bilateral military cooperation with The Steppe Eagle exercises have a favourable geographical position, dom. The event brought together the U.S., the U.K., Turkey, Germa- been conducted since 2003 and as well as a constantly increasing military experts from Kazakhstan, ny and France the exercise helps involve more than 1,500 troops sales market and an influential posi- the U.K., the U.S., Tajikistan and upgrade the professional level of as well as international military tion in the global arena. Many coun- Kyrgyzstan. Kazakhstan peacekeepers. observers, representatives of the tries have the same advantages and The first stage of the exercise Steppe Eagle is a two-phased, North Atlantic Treaty Organisa- wealth, but not every country has was held in Kazakhstan at the Ili- multinational training exercise tion (NATO) and diplomatic corps the necessary human resources and ysky training centre. The second that enhances partnership and in- members accredited in Kazakh- potential. We would like to note that stage of the Steppe Eagle aimed to teroperability between nations. stan. Militaries of the U.S., the there are these human resources in practice all aspects of peacekeep- Such exercises are considered to U.K., Afghanistan, France, Kyr- Kazakhstan,” said Munkhtuya Al- ing operations and cargo convoy- be important because they enhance gyzstan, Nepal, Tajikistan and tangerel, resident representative of ing. Kazakhstan was represented keeping Brigade totalling 270 the press service of the Defence interoperability of KAZBRIG in Turkey have already participated the UNDP in Kazakhstan. there by the KAZBRIG Peace- military personnel, according to Ministry of Kazakhstan. peacekeeping operations and test in the exercise. A4 economy

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economy National Bank Explains Customers Prefer to Buy news in brief GDP growth for the first half of the year amounted to 0.1 percent, according to Minister of National Base Rate Reduction by Cars Made in Kazakhstan Economy Kuandyk Bishimbayev. Experts explained the growth was By Kseniya Voronina due to an increase in construction, transportation, manufacturing Improving Economic ASTANA – One third of Kazakh and agricultural production vol- buyers in June chose cars made in umes. Kazakhstan’s international Kazakhstan, and official sales of reserves also showed positive in- Conditions new cars in the country increased dicators and increased at least 5 by 9 percent in June when com- percent to about 96 billion U.S. and made $52.5 per barrel,” said pared with May. dollars since the beginning of the By Kseniya Voronina Akishev. The Association of Kazakhstan year. Wages and foreign exchange The head of the regulator also The Chairman of the National Automobile Businesses reported reserves are also on the rise. “Some noted that the surge in volatility, 106,800 new jobs were created by Bank of Kazakhstan Daniyar which is to observed in the global that 3,880 units were sold in June, Akishev commented on the while authorised dealers sold 3,573 June 1 within the implementa- financial markets now due to the tion of the Employment Roadmap recent decision made by the result of the referendum that took units in May. In the first half of 2016, bank management concerning authorised dealers sold 21,964 new 2020programme,” said Minister place in the United Kingdom to of National Economy Kuandyk the base rate. It was decided leave the European Union, was vehicles, compared with 53,251 in Bishimbayev at a recent govern- to reduce it from 15 percent short-lived. the same period last year.

Photo credit: automag.kz Photo credit: ment meeting. Minister of Invest- to 13 percent. He also stressed “This decision will have a Experts say demand for new cars ment and Development Zhenis some positive trends related to long-term effect on the global is increasing again in the country Kassymbek noted the government a number of external macro- economy, however, the negative since the beginning of 2016, while (51.4 percent). B-class cars were 2016 to the end of June 2016 were supports domestic export. His economic indicators that, ulti- outcome of Brexit will be pretty demand for imported automobiles 66 percent of total car sales. The the Lada Priora, the Lada Granta, ministry is planning to increase mately, influenced the base rate limited, according to National has weakened. second place went to the C-class the Hyundai Accent, the Kia Rio the export growth of manufactur- decision. Bank’s estimations,” Akishev ex- The Development Bank of Ka- vehicles (20 percent). Off-road ve- and the Lada Kalina. Thus, according to him, the oil plained. zakhstan (DBK) reported that it hicle sales were 35 percent of total The top five cars made and ing goods by 19 percent in the next price on world markets has been Akishev also outlined the posi- approved 7,201 credit requests sales, with compact sport-utility sold in Kazakhstan since the be- three years, bringing the fixed as- formed at higher levels than ex- tive trends Russia is experiencing for a total of 25.5 billion tenge vehicles the most popular among ginning of January 2016 to the sets to 4.5 trillion tenge (US$13.1 pected. right now and how the Kazakh (US$74.6 million), amounting to that segment, at 45.3 percent of end of June 2016 were the Lada billion). The most export-oriented “Starting from the second week economy can benefit from them. 90.96 percent of the total allocated off-road vehicle sales. 4×4 (812 units), the Skoda Rapid industry sectors are metallurgy, of May 2016, Brent oil is consist- As part of new information amount as of June 30. Second tier April was the biggest month (390 units), the Kia Sportage (363 oil refining, oil and agrochemi- ently exceeding the level of $45 policy introduced to strengthen banks provided 6,657 automobile for automobile sales, with 3,884 units), the Hyundai Elantra (326 cals, automobile manufacturing, per barrel. The price for one bar- active communication between loans to purchase vehicles from units sold. January was the worst, units) and the Peugeot 301 (233 mechanical engineering and food rel in the second week of April the market and public, the man- domestic automakers, totalling with 3,512 units sold. The aver- units). production. was $40. In June, the oil price has agement of the bank regularly 23.7 billion tenge (US$69.3 mil- age price of a car sold in the first The top five SUVs sold in the surpassed the mark of $50 for a comments on all of the decisions lion). half of 2016 was 5.8 million tenge same period were the Renault Kazakh poultry farms are plan- barrel for the first time ever since made on the basic rate. The next New cars were the most popular (US$16,970). Duster, the Lada 4×4, the Kia ning to export their products, November 2015. The maximum decision on the rate will be an- new vehicle purchase, accounting The top five cars sold in Kazakh- Sportage and the Toyota Land said the Union of Kazakh Poul- value was registered on June 8 nounced on Aug 15. for more than half of official sales stan since the beginning of January Cruiser Prado. try Farmers, reported Kazakh TV. Thanks to production growth,the domestic market is fully supplied with eggs, it noted. The poultry farm in the Karasai district of Al- maty region, one of the first in the Kazakhstan Improves Performance in country to begin exporting eggs, started in2013. The farm began by delivering products to Kyrgyzstan, gradually expanding operations Global Information Technology Report to Tajikistan, Russia, Afghanistan This year, countries were eval- the previous year retained their po- schools, reaching the 41st place. and INSEAD international busi- and the United Arab Emirates. The By Kseniya Voronina uated in accordance with four sitions – Singapore, Finland and The time required and the num- ness school since 2002 as part of products are quite competitive on categories of indicators: the gen- Sweden. Kazakhstan holds the ber of procedures needed to start special series of annual reports the world market and the manage- The World Economic Forum eral environment to create and leading position among the Com- a business in the country indica- on the development of the infor- ment is planning to expand sup- recently issued its annual Global use technologies; network readi- monwealth of Independent States tors put Kazakhstan in the top 30 mation society in countries of the ply operations to 10 other nations, Information Technology Report ness in terms of the availability of (CIS countries) and heads a re- countries in the world. In com- world. In 2013, the Samuel Curtis according to director general Di- 2016, featuring the latest data Information and Communication gional rating. parison to 2015, the situation has Johnson Graduate School of Man- yar Medeubekov. Approximately on Networked Readiness Index, Technologies (ICT) infrastruc- According to the development positively changed and the country agement by the Cornell University 50,000 egg-laying chickens are which assesses the factors, poli- ture; the use of new technologies of legislation in the field of ICT, is currently ranked 26th and 22nd joined the project. The collected delivered to the farm each month, cies and institutions that enable a by the government, private sector Kazakhstan ranked 38th this year, respectively. data is used as analytical tool for he said. The facility has more than country to fully leverage informa- and individuals; economic and which is 10 levels higher than in The Network Readiness Index building comparative ratings, 600,000 hens whichconsume about tion and communication technolo- social impact of new technolo- 2015. In comparison to the past is a comprehensive ICT develop- which reflect the development 70 tonnes of feed each day. After gies for increased competitiveness gies. year, the country went 15 positions ment index, which has been issued level of the information society in careful checking, the eggs are sent to the packaging department. Ac- and well-being. Three leaders of the rating from up concerning internet access in by the World Economic Forum different countries. cording to official figures, almost 5 billion eggs were produced in the country last year. The number is even higher for 2016, say experts. Kazakhstan is currently negotiat- EAEU Exempts Kazakhstan’s GDP Grows ing with Mongolia and Iran. The Employment Roadmap2020 state programme will create Kazakhstan from Customs Slightly in First Half of 2016 417,000 jobs by year end, accord- ing to Vice Minister of Health and Continued from Page A1 Social Development Birzhan Nu- rymbetov. Nearly 225,000 people Duties on Titanium From January to May 2016, due have already been recruited. At to the decline in prices for oil and present, the country is implement- metals, the volume of exports de- ing 600 infrastructure projects that creased 31.8 percent to $13.7 bil- have resulted in at least 9,000 new Oxide Import lion. Imports declined by 27 per- jobs. The roadmap also focuses on cent to $9.2 billion. As a result, entrepreneurial development in ru- foreign trade turnover decreased ral areas. “The budget of the Road by 29.9 percent to $23 billion. Map state programme is about 100 However, the foreign trade bal- billion tenge (US$294 million),” ance remained positive at the level said Nurymbetov. “Young people of $4.5 billion. and women are prioritised. The Social sphere indicators remain proportion of women is 46 percent stable. The average monthly nomi- and 46 percent are young people. nal salary amounted to 133,500 The government encourages fami- tenge (US$392) and increased by lies to move to regions due to the 9.9 percent in nominal terms in the first six months of 2016. shortage of specialists.” Some 55 percent of the population will be Inflation has remained at 4.6 pm.kz Photo credit: living in the southern part of the percent since the beginning of the Kuandyk Bishimbayev year (June 2016 compared to De- country by 2050. To prevent over- cember 2015). The rise in the cost put increased by 2.7 percent due with 5.3 percent and the East Ka- population, authorities intend to ure will reduce the production of food products by 5 percent con- to increased livestock production. zakhstan region with 4.3 percent reimburse the cost of travel to new By Kseniya Voronina costs and improve the competi- tributed to inflation on account of Lending rates are also growing growth. The Atyrau region shows places of residence at the rate of 50 tiveness of domestic producers of 1.85 percent. Prices of non-food again. From January to May 2016, the greatest increase in construc- monthly index calculations for the Kazakhstan will be exempted titanium products. tion, at 123.7 percent, followed by head of the family and 35 for each from customs duties on titanium At the meeting, it was decided the West Kazakhstan region at 17.4 member. oxide import starting Sept. 1 un- to reduce import duties for vehi- BISHIMBAYEV: “The average monthly percent and Astana at 35.1 percent. til Aug. 31, 2021. The decision cles containing electric motors, as nominal salary amounted to 133,500 tenge A number of large objects have The operational length of public was taken at a meeting of the well as for certain types of vehi- been built in the regions. The railways has been kept at a level Eurasian Economic Commission cle components, which operate on (US$392) and increased by 9.9 percent in Zhezkazgan-Beineu and Arkalyk- of 15,300 kilometres for the third (EEC), reported the press service natural gas instead of petrol. For Shubarkol railroads have been consecutive year. The last expan- of the Prime Minister of Kazakh- Kazakhstan, these measures are a nominal terms in the first six months of completed in the Karaganda region sion was 0.1 percent in 2013 and stan. priority task to be fulfilled in the 2016.” as well as the Beineu-Bozoi-Shy- 3 percent the previous year. Con- The EEC board members dis- framework of the transition to a mkent gas pipeline and the Zhez- struction of the second continu- cussed custom and tariff regula- green economy. products increased by 4.7 percent second-tier bank loans amounted kazgan-Saksaulsk railroad in the ous welded rail track with further tion issues, related to the decrease A detailed plan of action to im- and paid services by 4.1 percent. to 3.7 trillion tenge (US$10.8 mil- Kyzylorda region. The construc- electrification to improve transport of custom import rates on certain plement a “single window” mech- The unemployment rate in June lion), 6.7 percent higher than in the tion of the Asyl Arman residential efficiency will be implemented on types of goods. anism in foreign economic activity 2016 was 4.9 percent. same period last year. complex in the Karasai district the Almaty-1–Shu route and com- As per the request of Kazakh was approved at the meeting. This The volume of construction The regions are also experienc- and the reconstruction of the Al- pleted in 2016, according to en- enterprises it was decided to re- is an effective tool to optimise work increased by 6.6 percent due ing economic growth. The leaders maty-Kapshagai, Almaty-Ust-Ka- ergyprom.kz. The project will in- lease titanium oxide from customs business processes reduce costs to increasing rates of building in- in economic indicator growth are menogorsk and Almaty-Khorgos crease travel speed, reduce trains’ duty, which is to be imported to the for entrepreneurs in their export- dustrial facilities and residential the Akmola region with 6.5 per- roads have been completed in the transit time and increase carrying country from Sept. 1. This meas- import operations. buildings. Agricultural gross out- cent, the South Kazakhstan region Almaty region. capacity in the area. A5 Business

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

BUSINESS news in brief Meloman Adapts to New Realities, Promotes Major Kazakh companies and holdings are ready to participate in the privatisation programme, re- ported Kazakh TV. A lot of facili- Customer-Focused Culture ties will soon be put up for auction. In 2004, the company presented Some of these non-core assets By Zhanna Shayakhmetova the first 3D cinema in the capital are owned by the largest domes- and got involved in dubbing films tic companies, such as KazMu- ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s home- into the Kazakh language in 2011. nayGas, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy grown Meloman company is suc- Films dubbed in Kazakh now in- and Kazatomprom. Non-core as- ceeding despite today’s economic sets of national companies may clude “Cars 2,” “Spectrum,” “Star woes because of its core policy of Wars: The Force Awakens,” “The be purchased within the IPO pro- constantly improving its services gramme, meaning every Kazakh Jungle Book,” “Alice in Wonder- and treating clients well. land” and others. citizen can become a co-owner of Meloman, established in 1987 a major company and as a share- “The Kazakh words are longer in Ust-Kamenogorsk, is a leading than Russian and English ones, holder receive dividends to sup- Kazakh retailing and distribution plement the family budget. Other so editing takes more time. While company specialising in selling working on dubbing “Men in parts of the facilities, of which audio, video, books, household there are many, will be put up for Black 3,” we could not find an ac- goods and repair items, goods for tor who could keep up with Will electronic auction. children, art and creative materials Smith’s lines. He speaks too fast. and consumer electronics. Today, Azamat Kanapiyayev managed to The national Business Roadmap the company’s key projects are the catch his rhythm. The leading ac- offers an opportunity for rural resi- MARWIN and Meloman chains, Anna Valentova and scrapbooking. … Our kits for They ask whether it is possible to dents to start their own businesses, tors often choose dubbing artists Komfort – DIY stores, the Arse- Astana, most recently a new store scientific experiments like making try and this is our main goal – to according to Gulmira Assemova, themselves, so Johnny Depp chose nal entertainment centre and the opened at the Sary-Arka mall. a model volcano erupt or making show how things work,” she said. a resident of Zhualy District in Berik Aitzhanov’s voice for dub- internet retail outlets meloman.kz, “We are proud that all our goods robot with solar batteries are espe- The company’s first Booking Zhambyl region. She opened a bing the main character of ‘The komfort.kz, privezi.kz and bilet. are certified completely safe and cially popular among teenagers,” store opened in Almaty in 2007, sewing workshop with five em- meloman.kz. The company also environmentally friendly, as we Lone Ranger,’” she said. ployees. The equipment was up- she said. the start of a network of book Dubbing helps integrate the Ka- offers tickets for entertainment support a careful procurement According to Valentova, the shops across the country. graded through a soft loan and the and sporting events. It now has approach. Of course, all the eco- zakh language into the world com- shop now has 20 new machines. company’s competitive advantage “We pay special attention to munity, she said. more than 30 stores across Ka- nomic challenges affect our busi- is to offer a plethora of clothes and adult creativity. Many people Assemova has collected all the zakhstan. ness. But after the recession, the Personnel is a key part of Melo- necessary documents to produce toys at affordable prices for all prefer to spend their leisure time man’s success, she said. “We have The Astana Times interviewed rise begins. Although we do not ages, with much attention paid to pursuing more intellectual inter- her own clothing brand under the Meloman Astana Branch Office sell everyday essentials like bread people who like their jobs and sports and sports equipment. The ests. Anti-stress colouring books Made in Kazakhstan label and she Director Anna Valentova to learn and milk, people tend to buy more want to develop further. There is staff also organises activities for on ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Harry is also planning to organise sewing about their customer retention business literature and things for always an opportunity for career courses. strategy and projects. their leisure time,” she said. children every weekend. Potter’ are a real trend. We offer development. The current team “Our company does colossal One of the company’s major di- “We have an opportunity to professional painting supplies in our branch started their careers A Shymkent carpet manufactur- work studying consumer demand, rections is MARWIN, its chain of showcase our goods. Our staff is and easels. The first client in a as sales managers; then they were ing factory will expand production, as this is one of the successful toys and children’s products stores mostly young sales managers who new shop bought Mukhtar Au- administrators, and now they are reported Kazakh TV. The yarns to business components. We are that advocate safe and reliable really like the things they sell. We ezov’s book, ‘The Way of Abai.’ managers. They know all the nu- manufacture woven fabrics previ- glad to offer a very wide range of products. want people who come to our store It was a significant moment for ances of sales and products’ char- ously purchased abroad will now products to please sophisticated “The brand’s mission is strength- to have a good time. When the us. We asked permission to take acteristics, how to talk with clients be produced at the plant. The new clients, as we are working under ening family ties and promoting product is in the box, the customer a photo with this woman and her and to guess what they want.” equipment reduced the need for direct contracts and have exclusive the intellectual and physical de- doesn’t immediately understand new book to post on our website, Meloman will turn 30 next year, raw materials from abroad and goods,” Valentova said. velopment of children. For exam- how it works. Our staff do work- so we were so delighted,” she with celebrations and surprises for lowered production costs by 15 There are six Meloman shops in ple, we offer sets of moulding clay shops to attract buyers’ attention. said. customers planned. percent. The enterprise, launched with the participation of Turkish businessmen, is considered one of the most successful projects in the region. The factory paid 180 mil- lion tenge (US$525,701) in taxes Ulba Metallurgical Plant Leads in World Uranium Production to the state budget in one year. Ac- bers from the ranks of experi- the services of the operator pro- cording to factory commercial di- By Yerbolat Uatkhanov rector Kuan Iskakov, the manage- enced, competent employees and vided in connection with the bank. to attract young personnel with A Joint Coordinating Committee ment reduced prices by more than ASTANA – Since 2009, Kazakh- 10 percent and the facility “has the specialised education. Tracking consisting of representatives of the stan has been the world leader in statistics including the number and IAEA, the Committee of Kazakh- opportunity to produce products of uranium production. Today, Ulba various colours from the threads reasons for dismissal and the num- stan’s Nuclear Power Supervision Metallurgical Plant (UMP) is known ber of workers who reach retire- and Control, the Ministry of Foreign of our own production. The fac- as a major supplier of high-tech ura- tory produced more than 2 million ment age helps the company make Affairs of Kazakhstan, Kazatom- nium, beryllium and tantalum prod- plans fill vacancies. prom and UMP was established in square metres of carpet last year. ucts for nuclear power, electronics, These products are also in demand “We can say that today we are September 2015 for the practical metallurgy and other projects. in a balanced position, as we have realisation of the project. The com- beyond the borders of Kazakhstan. The uranium production depart- The product is exported to Central great potential employees of ma- mittee approved a plan of specific ment of UMP is one of the world’s ture age with education, knowledge actions, which will put the bank into Asian countries, Russia, Germany largest complexes for the produc- and the U.K.” The factory received and experience. On the other hand, operation in September 2017. tion of uranium fuel for nuclear ucts in the uranium production, it than UMP’s supply. Prices for natu- The IAEA and the Ulba plant second degree certificate in the Al- we have reliable sources to replen- power plants, and boasts half a plans to create a refining industry ral uranium are lower as well. The jointly conducted a comparative tyn Sapa national competition. Its ish the young staff – the enterprise century of experience in process- and the production of fuel assem- analysis of possible accommoda- production capacity is now 5 mil- world has already lost many major has established long-term relation- ing uranium-bearing materials and blies. This project is intended to tion options for the bank, and a lion square metres annually which players in the market. All of this, ships with educational institutions, personnel with the highest qualifi- help diversify UMP’s front-end nu- cost-effective solution to start de- will be increased by 80 percent and of course, affects UMP operations. memorandums and agreements cations. The production of uranium signing a new building was made. the management is planning to ex- clear fuel cycle business, as well as However, market development fore- with vocational high schools and dioxide powders and fuel pellets is An agreement on joint financing port to the United States and China. its production of higher added value casts offer some reason for hope, universities that train workers and certified by the largest fuel produc- products. predicting the greatest development specialists for main and auxiliary of the construction of the building ers in the world, and UMP products was also achieved. Due to comprehensive produc- UMP is working to access new in the industry to occur in Asia, geo- production. This approach allows are supplied to North America, Eu- “Most actions have already been tion modernisation, Aktau’s Ka- positions in beryllium production graphically convenient for UMP. you to keep and maintain a high rope and Asia. implemented. Currently, the main zAzot has increased export volume in regional markets. The plant is Demand for beryllium products staff potential of the plant,” a rep- UMP’s beryllium production is task we are facing is preparing for threefold. The plant was available going to emphasise the manufac- is also falling, mainly because of resentative of UMP said in an inter- considered unique because the plant the timely start of construction of for support within the State Pro- turing of products with high added the general crisis in the electronics view with The Astana Times. uses the full production cycle, be- a new building. At this stage, we gramme of Accelerated Indus- value, such as blanks and products industry, the main market for be- ginning from the processing of ore have already received a positive trial and Innovative Development made of metal beryllium, beryl- ryllium products. concentrates through to the produc- conclusion from the state examina- (SPAIID) and approximately 56 lium bronze, low alloy and casting Regarding tantalum production, IAEA Low-Enriched tion of a wide range of beryllium tion committee and in September billion tenge (US$163.6 million) alloys. This will help the company UMP is facing complications in and beryllium alloy products. Fin- Uranium Bank we plan to obtain a building per- was allocated for improvements. stabilise sales and resist the effects its supply of raw materials due to ished products are sold in Western On Aug. 27, 2015, in Astana, af- mit. Also in September, the IAEA More than 70 percent of the nec- of industrial economic crises. changes in international law. A so- Europe, the U.S., China and Japan. ter three years of negotiations, the commission is going to confirm essary funds were designated from Important steps in the develop- lution is to establish close ties with UMP’s tantalum production fa- Kazakh government and the Inter- the bank’s readiness to start op- the Development Bank of Kazakh- ment of tantalum production are suppliers of tantalum-niobium raw cility is the only one in the Com- national Atomic Energy Agency eration,” the UMP press service stan. Thanks to this support, the to expand markets for high added materials from foreign countries. monwealth of Independent States value metal tantalum and niobium A second problem is related to a (IAEA) signed an agreement to reported. company bought the necessary (CIS) and one of the four largest in establish a Bank of Low-Enriched Kazatomprom, which controls equipment and acquired its own products and organise production of shortage of high-tech products for the world. The tantalum is also pro- fluorides for Kazakhstan’s alumini- the production of high technology. Uranium (LEU) in Kazakhstan. UMP, is a national operator that gas field in Shagyrly-Shomyshty duced here using a full production The two signed a document form- controls the import and export of and also built its own gas-piston um industry. Further automation of UMP hopes to attract domestic and cycle, from raw material process- processes is planned as well. foreign companies for research. ing the legal basis for the bank, as uranium, rare metals, nuclear fuel power plant, which will help save ing to finished tantalum-niobium well as two other technical agree- for power plants, special equip- on electricity. A granulation tower products, which are purchased by ments, one between the Ministry ment and dual-purpose materials. to produce mineral fertilisers will companies from the U.S., Russia, Challenges Personnel of Energy of Kazakhstan and the The company is 100 percent held also be constructed as a result of France, Germany and Japan. UMP faces several challenges. A fundamental principle of IAEA on concrete measures to be by the Kazakhstan government the plant modernisation. As the plant pays great attention There is low demand for nuclear UMP’s personnel policy is to re- taken to establish the LEU Bank in through the Samruk Kazyna Na- to own strategically important prod- fuel these days, significantly lower tain the most valuable staff mem- Kazakhstan, a second concerning tional Welfare Fund. A new specialised shopping cen- tre featuring domestic products from all regions opened in Atyrau. The centre measures 25,000 square me- tres and created 1,500 new jobs. The area has a children’s entertainment H&M to Enter Kazakh Market in 2017 centre and hypermarket, where food year, it was announced that H&M concerning the negotiations of and other macro-economic indi- H&M is one of the largest cloth- prices are significantly lower than at By Zhazira Dyussembekova is holding negotiations with the the company with local shopping cators were shocking the Kazakh ing retail chains in the world. other markets, noted the administra- Almaty Shopping Mall. malls. market whole year, it is noth- Founded in 1947, the brand exists tion. The main goal of the project ASTANA – H&M, or The Swedish company usu- He also noted that Kazakhstan’s ing compared to other countries’ in 61 countries and has more than is to support domestic producers. Hennes&Mauritz AB, Swedish “[Something like this] opened in ally enters the landmark shopping market could attract the interna- problems – for example, Russia 3,700 stores worldwide. retail clothing company, plans to Atyrau for the first time,” said city centre of the capital of the new tional brand with its stability and or especially Ukraine. In addition, The company ranked second resident and centre regular Aslan open its first store in Kazakhstan, market very fast and aggressively, relatively high incomes, adding despite the situation that has de- largest global clothing retailer Bayazitov. “We came here with our along with Iceland, in 2017, ac- and then quickly opens its stores that the current economic situation veloped in the Russian Federation, after Inditex, which is based in whole family and were able to eval- cording to Reuters. in regional centres, according to in Kazakhstan is unlikely to force the Swedish company is doing Spain. The third largest global uate the quality of goods and prod- Presumably the new stores will Director General of Friendly Avia the company to revise its plans, very well in the Russian market, clothing retailer is Gap Inc., based ucts. Everything is excellent and open in autumn of next year. The Support Consulting Company and since H&M is one of the brands the brand is very successful,” he in the United States. most importantly, affordable. We are cities, locations and their number Retai.net editor Alexander Lan- that planned its entry to the mar- said, adding that last year H&M “We offer fashion and quality at a family with many children, so that are yet to be announced. etsky, who gave an interview to kets during the economic crisis. opened two new stores in Russia the best price in a more sustain- it is very important for us.” Earlier in the beginning of the forbes.kz in February this year, “Although the drop in oil prices and launched its online shop. able way,” says H&M’s website. 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Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Kazakhstan to Continue Free Trade Zone between Successful Economic Course EAEU and China in Globally-Linked Economy Can Boost Regional he decision by the IMF to reduce global growth to slash journey times between China and Europe and forecasts was a reminder, if one were needed, to open up access through the Persian Gulf to the fast of how global economies are now inextricably growing markets to the south. Along these transport Economic Cooperation linked. It was the latest sombre response to the routes, such as the New Silk Road, we are seeing new TU.K.’s Brexit vote, which the IMF said had “thrown a developments, which will help strengthen and diversify By Tatyana Kaukenova spanner in the works” for world prospects. our economy. The IMF’s downward re-appraisal was based not so The 100 Concrete Steps programme unveiled last Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Prime Minister much on what the outcome of leaving the European Un- year was a series of additional practical modernisation Bakhytzhan Sagintayev said in March that “the ion would be for the U.K. and its trading partners. It was reforms to our economy and society. One in four are EAEU intends to create a free trade zone with the additional uncertainty that will inevitably flow until already in place with the rest due to come on stream by China,” explaining that at this stage it is about the new arrangements are worked out and are in place the end of the year. the preparation of the agreement on trade-eco- that led to the downgrade. We have also launched our most ambitious privatisa- nomic cooperation and a free trade zone in the Investment decisions on which growth, jobs and tion programme to help raise revenues and inject new long term will be the logical conclusion of such prosperity depend require stability and confidence in the investment and ideas into major national enterprises. The economic cooperation. future. And looking around the world, they are both in sale of these assets will help launch the Astana Inter- This statement made by Sagintayev after a worryingly short supply. In recent days, we have wit- national Financial Centre on the world stage – another meeting of the board of the Eurasian Economic nessed additional political shocks in Turkey, and in the initiative which underlines a determination to look to the Commission closely echoes the speech of the barbarous death-toll in Nice where four Kazakh citizens future. Chinese side voiced in the session of the Nation- were among the latest victims of violent extremism. The So too does the recent full membership of the World al People’s Congress at the beginning of March. July 18 attack in Almaty, which left six people dead and Trade Organisation, which along with the launch of the Chinese Premier of the State Council Li Keqiang eight wounded, was also another reminder of the chal- Eurasian Economic Union and our enhanced partner- noted then it was about “far-reaching plans to lenges in maintaining security and countering criminality ship with the EU, shows Kazakhstan sees its future as create free trade zones” with countries covered A case in point is a building of a single large- much closer to home. an open trading nation and regional base for investment. by the Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB) initia- scale transit, financial, logistic space that will This uncertainty sets challenges for every country. It tive and he expressed satisfaction with the pro- The introduction of visa-free regimes for major trade and connect China (and Asia-Pacific markets and can be tempting to believe, as some suggest, that you gress of negotiations with the EAEU. investment partners, exemption from custom duties for South Asia regions) with the market of the Eu- shut your borders to protect yourself against global Of course, the creation of a free trade zone machinery and raw materials and tax incentives has also ropean Union. This space is under construction forces. Even if this was possible, it would also cut your with China – is a very remote prospect, and to sent a clear signal to existing and future partners that our from China, and not from Europe, and on a plan economy and citizens off from the benefits of globalisa- achieve it, the parties not only have to build country is open for business. of the project’s architects should be maximally tion, which has been the major driver of prosperity in clear institutional mechanisms, but also develop These are all decisions which the government believes “customised to China.”By separating “road sec- recent decades. a common position for all states parties to the will deliver long-term benefits for Kazakhstan and its tions” on a set of bilateral agreements, Beijing Kazakhstan stands as an example of the benefits of an EAEU, not to mention efforts to overcome the can achieve terms extremely favourable for it. economy open to investment and partnership. Economic citizens. These are early days but there are already tenta- social prejudice against such a project. tive signs of their positive impact on our international As a result, Kazakhstan will certainly get the growth has been strong and sustained over the last two Take Kazakhstan. Despite the fact that eve- share of investment, infrastructure and industrial standing and investment decisions. decades with the standard of living of our citizens trans- rybody understood and accepted that the era of projects in these conditions, but for constant and In the latest World Economic Forum’s Global Compe- formed. self-sufficient existence, due to the export of ex- long-term benefits, it is better to use its transit tiveness Index, Kazakhstan has risen from 50th to 42nd It is why the national response to present challeng- pensive energy is over, our people perceive any potential within the framework of the Eurasian place. We are one place higher in World Bank’s Doing ing economic conditions – including the halving of the variants of economic integration with extreme Economic Union, which China can not bypass. price of oil – has not been to retreat but to put in place a Business table out of 189 countries. caution. The Eurasian Economic Union at the In fact, in Kazakhstan, this is understood at programme and policies that will provide an even more But it is, of course, the $37 billion decision by the various stages of its formation caused and con- the level of the country’s leadership. This year, attractive environment for continued investment. It is Chevron-led consortium, which we covered in our last tinues to cause serious discussions; the econom- Kazakhstan took over the chair in the Eurasian a programme that has received strong backing in both edition, to invest in the Tengiz oil field that is the clearest ic rapprochement with China regularly causes Economic Union and the way we set foreign presidential and parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan indication yet of confidence in our future. It was a timely bouts of panic attacks of both supporters and op- economic priorities demonstrates an understand- over the last 18 months. reminder that Kazakhstan’s oil reserves of 30 billion ponents of Eurasian integration. Kazakhstan has ing of the importance of using the factor of ex- We have been helped, as this newspaper has said barrels remain an important foundation on which we can experienced a number of anti-China information ternal relations. It was proposed to declare 2016 before, by President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s foresight in diversify our economy. waves, but so far, it does not affect the develop- the “Year of deepening the Union’s economic seeing the global storms ahead. The Nurly Zhol eco- As the IMF rightly made clear, the future of the global ment of cooperation. relations with third countries and key integration nomic programme launched last year is both upgrading economy remains uncertain. There remain many chal- At the same time in the last year or two, a new associations,” and among the priorities identi- our national infrastructure and providing an anti-cyclical lenges ahead. But Kazakhstan has shown it is going to motive began to sound in these disputes. Today, fied are conjugation of EAEU and SREB and the boost to our economy when it is needed. continue the course that has made it the success story of everybody is reconciled with the end of the oil deepening of cooperation with the Shanghai Co- Transport links are, in particular, being transformed our region and delivered prosperity for its citizens. age, the willingness of China as part of SREB to operation Organisation (SCO) and the European provide large-scale investments and implement Union. The effectiveness of economic integration organisation, such as the EAEU, is determined not only by the benefits Nation, World Look for the economies of the participating countries, but also by successful cooperation with third countries and economic Forward to Successful 2016 blocs.

industrial cooperation is perceived more favour- In his speech last February, Kazakh President ably. And here the question arises, what for to Nursultan Nazarbayev also pointed out that Rio Olympics work with the Chinese party in the framework of “2016 should be the start of practical work on f you want to know how sport brings people to- were first held in Ancient Greece, athletes were known the EAEU, if bilaterally we can quickly get good the creation in the long-term of a free trade zone gether, look no further than the recent Euro 2016 to drink “magic potions” and eat exotic meats to give dividends? of the Union countries and the SCO,” which, by football tournament and the surprise success of themselves an edge. But just because it has always hap- On the one hand, the logic of the question is the way, in addition to China today, implies co- Iceland’s national team. An astonishing one in 12 pened does not mean we should accept it. Doping is now difficult to deny. Kazakhstan cannot but see the operation with such giant markets as India. Iof the country’s population travelled to France to cheer far more sophisticated and the disadvantage to “clean” prospects and act a kind of pioneer for the im- Of course, the ultimate goal cannot but cause on their team. Of those left behind, TV figures show just athletes makes a mockery of the idea of fair competition, plementation of joint economic initiatives. And concern about the possible consequences in case 298 people across the entire country were watching a respect and excellence. here we appear to be clearer than Russian and of insufficient elaboration of mechanisms or the channel which was not showing Iceland play – and beat Unfortunately, Kazakh athletes have found themselves Belarusian partners in the EAEU. inability to defend one’s interests during the ne- – England. It is hard to think of anything else which has caught up in doping controversies. The authorities are de- In many respects, “Eurasian negotiators” can gotiation process. that potential to unite a country. termined to root out these practices and prevent this dark easily refer to the experience of Kazakhstan’s So I would very much like to believe that con- But sport unites across borders as well as within them. shadow hanging from over our athletes and their perfor- diplomacy, which, admittedly, in the framework sultations actively carried out today in the frame- No matter where we come from, it is our most common mances. Doping testing, for example, has been ordered of cooperation with the Chinese side has gained work of the Eurasian Economic Commission passion and language. It’s often how we first find con- for all the weightlifters travelling to Rio to demonstrate quite a high qualification. This work involves (EEC) will provide an opportunity to eliminate nections with those from other countries when we meet their absolute commitment to clean sport. the programme of infrastructure construction the potential risks for the economies of the Un- them. A zero-tolerance approach to doping will have the sup- Nurly Zhol and the Silk Road Economic Belt ion. According to the EEC reports, work is quite And major global sporting events make differences of port of the millions of passionate sports fan here. They project, and the negotiation process on industrial intense. There is the Working Group on develop- nationality or language disappear. A remarkable two bil- take real pride in the success our athletes have already cooperation, in which the supreme leadership of ment of proposals for joint projects in the sphere lion people – more than one in four people in the world – achieved in a broad variety of sports at both the winter China at the same session of the NPC singled of transport and infrastructure in the framework saw Usain Bolt win the Olympic 100 metres in the Lon- and summer games. As President Nursultan Nazarbayev out Kazakhstan as a leader among the countries of conjugation of the EAEU and the Silk Road don 2012 Games. We can expect as many again watching included in the SREB. In this direction, we have told the country’s Olympic team when they met earlier Economic Belt; that conjugation involves the to see if he can repeat the feat in Rio next month. already signed 52 projects worth more than $24 creation of modern systems of international lo- this month, the whole nation will be following their pro- In a world increasingly scarred by hatred and division, billion. gistics centres and hubs for major international gress over the coming weeks. the power of sport to unite us is to be treasured. So, too, As Ambassador of Kazakhstan to China transport corridors of Eurasia: “Western Europe Our national passion for sport and support for the is the Olympic Movement which, over many decades, Shakhrat Nuryshev reported in an interview – Western China,” “North – South,” “East – has shown a surprising ability to help thaw relations and Olympic movement was also behind our decision to bid with Xinhua news agency, these are “projects in West” and the Northern Maritime Route. tackle prejudices. to host the Winter Olympic Games in 2022. Although we the fields of petro chemistry, machine building, The effectiveness of economic integration At the heart of the appeal of the Olympic Movement lost out to Beijing, the strong case we made for Almaty electric power, infrastructure, manufacturing, organisation, such as the EAEU, is determined are its values of respect, excellence and friendship. and the way we showed how our country embodies mining and agro-industrial complexes.” The not only by the benefits for the economies of the They symbolise not just the best of sport but also what’s Olympic values won us many new friends. Chinese-Kazakh cooperation fund in produc- participating countries, but also by successful needed for a more peaceful and contented world. It is We need all athletes to promote these values in Rio. tion capacities launched joint projects on the cooperation with third countries and economic why the Summer Olympic Games next month and the We look to them, wherever they come from, to dem- assembly of motor vehicles and the production blocs. In addition, the current situation provides chance to remind us all of what we share has come at onstrate respect, excellence and friendship. Pierre de of polypropylene between China and Kazakh- the Eurasian project with a chance to prove its such a good time. Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympics, taught stan. Kazakhstan following the results of 2015 own solvency. If the initial work is carried out Central to these powerful ideals are the ideas of fair us that it was taking part and doing our best rather than became one of the leaders among the countries successfully, apart from the obvious achieve- play, honesty and care for our own health. They have winning which was the most important lesson sport in terms of SREB, which received Chinese in- ments of bilateral cooperation Kazakhstan will each been undermined by the latest controversies around could teach us. He also hoped the Olympic Torch would vestments. also be able to ensure its economic groundwork the use of illegal drugs to enhance sporting performanc- increase friendship and understanding among nations for On the other hand, supporters of the “anti-Eur- for the long term. es. the good of humanity. It is an ambition which has never asian” position of Kazakhstan’s participation in There is, in fact, nothing new about athletes resorting been more needed and why all the athletes taking part in SREB do not fully understand the essence of the The author is an independent political ana- to dubious methods to help them win. When the Games Rio, wherever they come from, go with our best wishes. Chinese concept of the revival of the Silk Road. lyst.

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Kazakhstan and Chain Reaction 2016 – From Nuclear Tests to a Nuclear Weapon Free World of the nuclear test-site in Kazakh- President Barack Obama is expected flicts. Kazakhstan has played a key By Alyn Ware stan and the 67th anniversary of the to announce a new policy this year role in bringing religions together by and Jonathan Granoff first Soviet nuclear test. to strengthen the norm of non-use of hosting a number of World Spiritual The conference, which will be nuclear weapons, and the UN Gener- Forums which have been chaired by On 29 August 1949, the Soviet opened by Kazakhstan President al Assembly is likely to launch multi- Union detonated their first nuclear Tolegen Mukhamejanov, and which Nursultan Nazarbayev, will bring lateral nuclear disarmament negotia- weapon, code-named First Light- have included a focus on inter-faith religious leaders, parliamentarians, tions. The Astana conference could ning, a nuclear chain reaction that support for the peace and security of mayors, government officials, rep- build support for these and other nu- caused radioactive contamination a nuclear weapon-free world. resentatives of international organi- clear disarmament measures. over a large area of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan’s promotion of inter- sations and civil society leaders to- Kazakhstan has taken a number Over the next 40 years, the Soviet faith support for peace is also seen Union detonated another 455 nu- gether to amplify the chain reaction of other initiatives for nuclear dis- in the Baiterek monument, which the clear weapons in Kazakhstan, 115 for a nuclear weapon-free world. armament including repatriating government has erected in the centre above ground and 340 underground. The conference will build on the all nuclear weapons on their terri- of Astana. The monument represents cooperation already happening be- tory to Russia to become nuclear The damage to the people and en- Schmidt Wolfgang Photo credit: zimbio.com Photo credit: the Kazakh ‘Tree of Life’. You can tween these constituencies such as weapon-free, negotiating a Central vironment of Kazakhstan has been Alyn Ware Jonathan Granoff enter at the bottom and travel by el- ‘A Nuclear-Weapon-Free World: Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone, extreme – with the health of nearly 2 weapons, oppose the institutions The chain reaction will continue evator up to the ‘branches’ of the tree, Our Common Good,’ a joint state- launching The ATOM Project to ed- million people severely affected by and policies perpetuating the nucle- until October 2, the International where you enter a large golden egg of ment of religious leaders, mayors ucate the world about consequences the initial radioactive fallout, as well ar arms race, and support initiatives Day of Nonviolence (Gandhi’s the Samruk bird. Inside the egg you and parliamentarians. The joint of nuclear weapon tests, moving the as by long-term radioactive toxicity by governments and the United Na- birthday), with events on other key can see the palm print of the President and by the trans-generational im- tions to achieve a nuclear-weapon- days in-between including on Au- statement was released in Hiro- United Nations to establish August shima on August 6, 2015, the 70th 29 as the International Day Against of Kazakhstan and “petals” signed by pact of radiation on human genes. free world. gust 6 and 9 (anniversaries of the leaders of 17 different religions, af- Now, a chain reaction of a dif- anniversary of the nuclear bombing Nuclear Tests, proposing a Univer- Mukhamejanov made the pro- nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and firming the peaceful cooperation of ferent sort has emerged from Ka- of Hiroshima, and has already been sal Declaration for a Nuclear Weap- posal to UNFOLD ZERO, which Nagasaki), September 21 (Interna- political and religious leaders. zakhstan. has now launched Chain Reaction tional Day for Peace) and September presented to leaders of governments on-Free World which was adopted Earlier this year, Tolegen 2016 with the support of a number 26 (International Day for the Total and to the United Nations. by the United Nations in 2015, Mukhamejanov, one of the lead- of other international civil society Elimination of Nuclear Weapons). The conference hopes to gener- and advancing a Manifesto “The Alyn Ware is UNFOLD ZERO ers of the civil society movement organisations. One of the key events for Chain ate momentum that will impact on World. The 21st Century” to end the Cofounder and Global Coordi- that closed down the Soviet nucle- Chain Reaction 2016 kicked off Reaction 2016 is a special inter- the nuclear-armed states, the new scourge of war. nator for Parliamentarians for ar test site in Kazakhstan in 1991, on July 8, the 20th anniversary of the national conference to be held in Secretary-General of the United Na- Kazakhstan has also reached out Nuclear Non-proliferation and proposed a chain reaction of civil historic International Court of Justice Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, tions (to be elected in October), and to religious and inter-faith commu- Disarmament. Jonathan Granoff society actions around the world. case on the illegality of the threat or on August 29, the International Day on other world leaders as they gather nities. Conflicts between religions is United Nations Representative The actions would highlight the in- use of nuclear weapons, with over Against Nuclear Tests. This is also for the United Nations General As- have been one of the sources of for the Parliament of the World’s humanity and insecurity of nuclear 200 events around the world. the 25th anniversary of the closure sembly in September. Indeed, U.S. national strife and international con- Religions. SCO Transformation – Are There Any Prospects? Sino-Soviet conflict and then build the status quo. However, who will one extent or another the number of Table 2 -- Examples of cross-border cooperation on the borders By Marat Shibutov new relationships of the post-Soviet let such a convenient dialogue and countries joining the SCO has been of SCO member states countries with China. The task con- political platform be inactive now? growing, although it is hampered by Positive Negative A month ago Tashkent hosted the sisted of the following sub-tasks: That is why the SCO always faces the absence of real content of the ■Industrial and Commercial Bank of Chi- ■ Lack of permanent bridges across SCO anniversary summit, which, 1) termination of cold war; 2) re- the question – what next? SCO’s work, except for counter- na (ICBC) Khorgos as the format of the the Amur River, near Blagovesh- on one hand, marked the 15th anni- duction of troops along the border; Therefore, I currently see four terrorist and educational activities. cross-border SEZ and a free trade zone chensk and Khabarovsk, which negatively affects local urban de- versary of the organisation and, on scenarios for SCO development Saryozek-Zharkent Railroad as a new 3) mutual inspections along the There is also a threat that if coun- transport corridor through China velopment. the other hand, officially confirmed border; 4) settlement of territorial that can be played out in the future: tries - mutual opponents join the or- the upcoming accession of India ■ Sarybulak-Zimunai gas pipeline - Chi- ■ Planning and construction of the disputes; 5) creation of a new cross- a) stagnation; b) transformation into ganisation, then because of the con- na’s first private cross-border gas pipeline Western Europe-Western China and Pakistan to the SCO. Currently, border infrastructure; 6) joint fight an economic integration union; c) sensus decision-making operation, ■ Western Europe-Western China high- highway (on Russian territory) the SCO’s further development is against separatism and extremism; transformation into a political bloc; the SCO will be paralyzed. This way (in Chinese and Kazakh territories) were not carried out, despite all one of the most important topics in 7) cultural and academic exchanges. d) shifting the focus to cross-border relates to the accession of India and ■ Central Asia-China gas pipeline as the agreements. the post-Soviet space. One day the cooperation. Pakistan. In this context India will largest Chinese integration project in ■Power of Siberia gas pipeline SCO is called a global anti-Ameri- The stagnation scenario is char- mainly support Russia, and Paki- Kazakhstan and Central Asia, which pro- brings gas from Yakut oil and gas can bloc, another day the Russian- acterised by the absence of qualita- stan – China, which again will lead vides 30 percent of imported gas to China fields to the Far East, while there Chinese alliance or the bloc of Chi- tive changes in the organisation and to some sort of confrontation inside ■ Nurly Zhol programme as a programme are large reserves of natural gas in of integrating plans on the development Western Siberia nese dominance in Eurasia, and so functioning of the RATS and SCO the organisation. on. However, the reality is that the of Chinese cargo transit through Kazakh ■ Indecision on the construction of University as the only real effective Finally, I personally propose the territory. the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan future of the SCO is so far as un- institutions of the organisation and SCO return to its origins and the or- railway among business circles in clear as its potential transformation carrying out periodic organisation- ganisation’s subject of activities; in Kyrgyzstan. and qualitative change. al, regular administrative, image- other words, to the former Soviet- The SCO’s main area of focus building and other representational Chinese border and development (from 68,700 to 73,100 tonnes) and and greatly expand the capabilities has been and remains the former activities, which, however, do not of cross-border cooperation. Obvi- through the Far East by 800 tonnes of its road system (it is currently ra- border of the Russian Empire and influence anything. ously, these projects are not global; (from 4,600 to 5,400 tonnes).” dial in the Central Federal District subsequently the Soviet Union with Nevertheless, this scenario suits but, nevertheless, they will be really Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, the Ka- and linked to Moscow); the second China. If we look at the history of neither Russia nor China, which effective and allow a wide range of zakh national railway company, fore- would involve maritime transport. Sino-Soviet relations and the rela- It should be noted that by 2012 are willing to use the SCO as a plat- businesses of all countries to involve casts that in 2016 the transit through However, it is a troublesome fact tions of the post-Soviet countries the SCO accomplished nearly all its form for their own purposes, bound into cooperation. Even if initial col- our country via route China-Europe- that the militarisation of both coun- with China, we can distinguish the tasks and the most important tasks with the common need to increase laboration is not so large, however, China will account for approxi- tries creates an obstacle for coop- following stages, which explain a and the most painful conflicts were political influence. Therefore, they it is better than doing nothing. mately 510 trains or 40,000 contain- eration between Russia and China lot in the creation of the SCO and its completely fulfilled and resolved by necessitate any form of the SCO’s The cross-border cooperation sce- ers, which is 40 times more than in and leads to further military escala- activities (see Table 1). the Shanghai Five. reorganisation. In addition, there nario is characterised by: 1) creating 2011. Even though these figures are tion among elites of both countries, Overall, the task of the Shanghai In fact, the organisation imple- is always a question – why main- cross-border special economic zones not comparable with sea shipments, thinking in the “threat-response Five and subsequently the SCO was mented its minimal objective and its tain the organisation, the mission (SEZs), which include not only nonetheless they have their own eco- to threat” format. This drastically to eliminate the consequences of the members need to simply maintain of which is already completed and trade, but also the production of cer- nomic effect and will occupy their complicates the cross-border coop- the main work of which can be de- tain types of goods; 2) facilitating a transit niche in the future. eration and is also crucial. In fact, Table 1 -- History of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation termined by regular foreign policy visa regime for tourists and residents I believe SCO member states this cramps the improvement of Date Event routine? of cross-border regions; 3) facilitat- should embrace Kazakhstan’s posi- cross-border cooperation in Rus- 1968-After the USSR accused China of “socialist imperialism” in 1968, 1969 tive experience. If new transport 1969 saw conflicts on the Soviet-Chinese border near Damansky Island in Due to its economic power China ing the regime for tourists staying sia’s Far East region. the Ussuri River and a conflict at Lake Zhalanashkol. They were artil- proposed focusing on joint devel- in border areas; 4) establishing new corridors, checkpoints and SEZs To sum up, one can draw the fol- lery clashes which resulted in substantial loss of life. opment of economies of SCO par- transport corridors and improving are created in Russia, Kyrgyzstan lowing conclusions: 1969 Establishment of the Central Asian Military District in the territory of ticipating countries, thinking about old ones. It is always better to dou- and Tajikistan, it will significantly • The SCO’s main area of focus is the Kazakh, Tajik and Kyrgyz Soviet Socialist Republics. The main the establishment of an economic ble the number of roads and railways improve the cooperation between the former Sino-Soviet border and objective of the district was to confront China. integration union. The transforma- – this applies also to gas and oil these countries and China and at the the organisation should pay particu- 1991 Sino-Soviet Border Agreement was the result of the warming of rela- tion to an economic integration un- pipelines; 5) increasing the number same time strengthen the SCO. The lar attention to this issue. tions that began under Gorbachev. This was the beginning of the nego- ion scenario would be characterised organisation will have a chance to • The major problem of SCO de- tiation process on the border and the settlement of mutual claims. of border cross points and furnishing 1992 Creation of a joint delegation of the governments of the Russian Feder- by the creation of a free trade zone, their equipment with modern scan- develop and achieve certain results, velopment is the fulfilment of its ation, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to negotiate a settlement bank and fund for development and ners; 6) increasing transport ground which may be the beginning of even original objectives and a clear defi- of the boundary issue with China. In that case, the post-Soviet states strengthening of transport coopera- transit; 7) ensuring the coherence more extensive projects. Mean- nition of its specific objectives and realised that only a concerted position would help in the negotiations tion. of economic development of cross- while, we should make an attempt tasks as a way to addresses cross- and it was a successful move. In the future, China would always prefer Of the four elements, only trans- border regions through the consid- to carry out the following projects: border challenges through civilised negotiations in a bilateral format, which was more favourable for the port cooperation was partially suc- eration of development programmes ■ Export natural gas from Rus- dialogue. country. cessful; all other attempts to ad- of neighbouring states. sia to China passing through Ka- • The attempts to change the SCO 1996 Creation of the Shanghai Five and signing of the Agreement on Con- vance economic collaboration to The following table comprises ex- zakh territory. There are two pos- have failed because of specific char- fidence-Building in the Military Field in the Border Areas. The docu- some extent were not supported by sible route options for gas supply acteristics of the organisation and ment covers the prohibition of military exercises against each other, amples of cross-border cooperation. reduction of the number and scale of exercises near the border, noti- Russia. Thus, China launched sepa- As you can see, Kazakhstan dem- – the first goes through the exist- ambitions of the elites from two fication of activities within the 100-km zone along the border, mutual rate projects – Asian Infrastructure onstrates the highest level of cross- ing Bukhara-Ural pipeline system, leading countries. military inspections, exchange of observers for exercises and requests Investment Bank, Silk Road Fund border cooperation and consistently Beineu-Shymkent-Bozoi and Cen- • Nonetheless, it is possible to regarding ambiguous situations. and Silk Road Economic Belt, expands the cargo passage through tral Asia-China gas pipeline; the change the SCO within the original 1997 Signing of the Agreement on Mutual Reduction of Military Forces in which are already focused on bilat- its border with China, building long- second could go through a new gas framework of cross-border coopera- the Border Areas. The parties decided to reduce the armed forces with- eral cooperation and as a matter of term plans. For instance, as Russian pipeline that will be constructed tion. in the 100-km zone along the border and negotiated numerical limits of fact are (except for the bank) purely researcher Ivan Zuenko writes in his in North and East Kazakhstan and • Technically, we need a new both troops and arms that may be in this area. At the same time, there is Chinese initiatives. In fact, all of article “How the Chinese Silk Road connected to China. The second op- programme with specific attainable a constant exchange of information on the composition and armament of units deployed in the border area. these Chinese projects with Central will Pass and Who will Benefit from tion is more expensive; however, objectives and time scale on cross- 2001 Establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Later in Asian countries will take place be- It” on the Carnegie Moscow Centre Kazakhstan will cover certain ex- border cooperation within the SCO 2002 the SCO Charter, adopted in St. Petersburg, formulated the ba- yond the SCO; hence Russia cannot website: “The 2012-2014 analysis penses in order to receive gas sup- framework. sic principles of the organisation, its goals, objectives, organisational be engaged anyway. of customs statistics shows that the plies in its regions. structure and areas of cooperation. In its turn, Russia placed an em- transit from Asia to Europe through ■ Construct the Western Europe- The author is a political analyst. 1992-Delimitation and demarcation of borders of the post-Soviet countries phasis on political development of Kazakhstan already exceeds the total Western China highway on Rus- This article is based on the au- 2012 with China. The process resulted in a reciprocal cession of the territory the SCO and offered its own sce- transit through Eastern Siberia and sian territory. Here we could even thor’s speech at the international and as a whole led to the establishment of cooperation and conflict resolution. In fact, this section of the border remains the most peaceful nario. The transformation into a po- the Far East. From 2012 to 2014, the make two branches – the first will forum On the Second Track – The for China – the rest of the border perimeter has always caused claims litical bloc scenario is characterised transit from Eastern Asia (primarily go through Saratov, Tambov, Orel, Role of Civil Society and Public from neighbours and been the subject of unresolved conflicts. by the accession of new members, from China) to Europe through Ka- Bryansk, Belarus and the Russian Diplomacy in the Further De- 2002 Establishment of the Regional Antiterrorist Structure (RATS) of the new dialogue partners, countries- zakhstan increased by more than two steppe zone and the second will velopment and Expansion of the SCO and beginning of the joint fight against terrorism, separatism and observers and its candidates. times, from 39,100 to 91,500 tonnes. go through Tambov, Moscow, Ust Shanghai Cooperation Organisa- extremism in the region. It radically affected the Uighur separatists in To a greater or lesser degree, this The transit through Eastern Siberia and Luga. The first branch would tion (SCO) held earlier this year Xinjiang, depriving them of substantial support from abroad. process is being implemented – to in total increased by 4,400 tonnes revive the Russian black earth area in Sochi. A8 eurasia&world

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 ‘Caspian Five’ FMs Discuss Upcoming Summit in Astana Convention on the Legal Status of well as to ensure stable and sus- vention, as well as the process of lowing the meeting, Idrissov an- the Legal Status of the Caspian By Malika Orazgaliyeva the Caspian Sea. tainable development of the whole implementation of the agreements nounced that the Special Working Sea. “This fundamental legal instru- Caspian region,” he added. reached at the highest level fol- Group will meet later this year “Today’s talks demonstrate true ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign ment aims to lay a solid founda- The meeting of the five foreign lowing the fourth Caspian Summit twice, in Tehran and Ashgabat. friendship of the Caspian states, as Minister Erlan Idrissov chaired tion for the future architecture of ministers considered the individ- in Astrakhan in September 2014. The parties also discussed the well as indicatethe desire for close the meeting of the foreign minis- relations in the Caspian Sea, as ual provisions of the draft con- At a joint press conference fol- agenda and date of the fifth Cas- cooperation and interaction. There ters of Caspian littoral states held pian Summit. is a clear understanding between in Astana July 13. “Kazakhstan is ready to make us that only by acting jointly can Foreign ministers of Azerbai- every effort to address all the prin- we adequately respond to modern jan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia and cipal issues of the draft Conven- challenges, ensure effective and Turkmenistan attended the gather- tion. I am confident that such an sustainable and dynamic develop- ing. outcome is achievable in the con- ment aimed at improving the wel- Idrissov noted that it was the ditions of goodwill and willing- fare of our peoples,” Idrissov said. first meeting in this format con- ness of all partners to compromise The Kazakh minister called ducted in the country.It marked an in the interests of each other,” Id- on his colleagues to demonstrate important stage in the preparations rissov noted. maximum commitment to consen- for the fifth Caspian Summit that “It is absolutely realistic to aim sus and to seek mutually benefi- will take placein Kazakhstan. for the signing of the convention cial solutions, as well as to unite “The Special Working Group in 2017, I think that in the first half forces to achieve early conclusion started the talks on the resolution of the year it will be already pos- of the convention. of the legal status of the Caspian sible,” Lavrov said in his turn. Prime Minister Karim Massi- Sea nearly 20 years ago. Over this “In addition, we have agreed mov, during his own meeting with period, the countries have carried to accelerate cooperation on im- the foreign ministers of Caspian out a considerable amount of work plementation of existing sectoral states on July 13, noted his satis- and made significant progress in agreements and to try to prepare faction with the high level of co- the harmonisation of certain ele- additional documents, which are operation between these countries, ments of the Caspian Sea’s legal the subject of negotiations. We as well as stressed that in the re- regime. In the course of the dis- have a cooperation agreement cent years mutual cooperation has cussion and exchange of views, on prevention and elimination of intensified significantly. the participants came very close to emergency situations, as well as “The Caspian Sea is one of the achieving a consensus on the draft a response mechanism to natu- most important issues of our coun- Convention on the Legal Status of ral and man-made disasters,” he tries’ development. We hope that the Caspian Sea,” Idrissov said. added. we will find mutually beneficial Idrissov emphasised that the The participants of the summit solutions to adopt the draft Con- main efforts of the sides would also outlined the following steps vention. This will be a big step for be focused on finalising the draft of the work on the Convention on the entire region,” Massimov said. Brazil, Kazakhstan Establish Berlin Eurasian Visa-Free Regime Club Conference Continued from Page A1 The visit by Kazakh Minister the first Kazakh embassy in Lat- Yeosu 2012 and Milan 2015. A of Foreign Affairs Erlan Idrissov in America. number of Brazilian companies Besides, this agreement is aimed to Brazil on Oct. 2-3, 2013 gave Brazil, Argentina and Chile have shown interest in participat- Seeks Ways to not only at facilitating mutual trips of a significant impulse to bilat- have all agreed to participate in ing in the upcoming exhibition in citizens of both countries but also to eral relations. A historical event EXPO 2017 in Astana. APEX Bra- Astana to illustrate the country’s further develop trade and economic, in the framework of his visit to sil Trade and Investment Promo- achievements in advancing the scientific and technical, cultural and Brasilia was the official open- tion Agency played a major role in production and use of wind, solar, Bring EAEU, EU humanitarian, tourism and other rela- ing ceremony of the first Kazakh Brazilian presentations at the three geothermal, biomass and nuclear tions. embassy in Brazil, which is also previous expos, at Shanghai 2010, energy. Together Continued from Page A1 to work with other Central Asian markets. The German representatives The German experts noted Ka- highlighted the opportunities of zakhstan’s leadership role in the the East Forum, held annually by region and in integration pro- the ECGE in Berlin, which they cesses. They said that the state has said had become a solid founda- the potential to become a reliable tion for the revitalisation and ex- and effective link in the develop- pansion of economic cooperation ment and deepening of trade and between the East and the West. economic relations between the Kramer noted that the monetary EAEU and the EU and the estab- value of trade turnover between lishment of the free trade zone Kazakhstan and Germany had de- from Lisbon to Vladivostok, an creased because of the drop in oil initiative long espoused by the of- prices, but stated that both coun- ficial Berlin. tries are maintaining all trade con- The Berlin Eurasian Club was nections. established in 2012 as a dialogue Hatch said Kazakhstan is very platform for discussing a wide attractive for German business range of social and political is- people, as it is the leading econo- sues between Kazakhstan and Ger- my in Central Asia and provides many. The club was the first pro- friendly and comfortable condi- ject of this kind in the EU, aimed tions for foreign companies. He at exploring new opportunities to also added that German businesses strengthen the dialogue between always seek to establish their offic- European and Central Asian na- Ambassador of Brazil in Kazakhstan Demetrio Bueno Carvalho (L) and First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi. es in Kazakhstan even if they aim tions. Dry Cargo Vessel Launched in Russia He noted the importance of this to 55 percent of the general cargo By Aiman Turebekova event in the framework of imple- transportation in the Caspian Sea menting the President’s instruc- exported through Aktau. ASTANA – The Zhibek Zholy, tions to improve Kazakhstan’s “The Caspian Sea is a link of a dry cargo vessel with a capac- transit and transport potential international corridors between ity of 7,500 dead weight tonnage and develop the dry cargo fleet, East-West and North-South co- (DWT), was launched July 12 in as well as executing projects of operation and also plays an im- Shlisselburg, Russia, reported the the Nurly Zhol programme. portant role in implementation Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) KTZ Express Shipping, estab- of the transit potential of the re- press office. lished in 2013 to transport grain, gion,” said Mamin. KTZ President Askar Mamin, steel products and other general Olerskiy noted the event is “an Russia’s Deputy Transport Minis- cargo, purchased two dry cargo example of successful integra- ter Victor Olerskiy and Leningrad Oblast government First Deputy vessels with a 5,000 DWT. The tion between historic neighbours Chairmanan Finance Committee main cargo shipped through Ak- Kazakhstan and Russia.” He also Chairman Roman Markin attended tau port is carried out on the ba- called for further cooperation in the launch ceremony. sis of “own cargo-own port-own various sectors between Kazakh “It seems symbolic that the fleet.” and Russian companies. name of the new ship, Zhibek Zho- Zhibek Zholy joins Atameken Experts believe consolidating ly (Silk Way), has been given by as the second new dry cargo ship efforts to expand mutually-bene- President of Kazakhstan Nursultan acquired by the fleet this year. ficial cooperation in the Caspian Nazarbayev. There is a large-scale KTZ Express and Croatian ship- region and common development programme for modernisation of yard ULJANIK signed a ship- of transcontinental transport will transport infrastructure. KTZ’s building contract this summer provide new opportunities for all strategy pays special attention to for construction of two wagon participants. the development of multimodal carriers. The project has been realised transport and the maritime fleet is By 2020, the number of dry with the support of the European an important element of it,” said cargo fleet vehicles will be in- Bank for Reconstruction and De-

Mamin. creased to 20 units and service up velopment. railways.kz Photo credit: B Nation&Capital

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Culture COUNTRY Sports Western Tien Shan added to Falcon Hunting: Ancient Skills are Team Kazakhstan to Play Russia in UNESCO World Heritage List B3 Alive B4 Davis Cup World Group Play-offs B7 Aliya Yussupova Made Rhythmic British Writer Presents Gymnastics Fashionable Book about 19th Century By Malika Orazgaliyeva

Aliya Yussupova fell in love Travellers’ Journey to with rhythmic gymnastics when she was in firstgrade. Today, the famous Kazakh gymnast and two- Kazakhstan time Olympian chairs the special- that little village was the outpost of ised gymnastics centre opened in By Kamila Zhumabayeva the Russian empire… Almaty did the south of Kazakhstan at the end not exist and it was a very isolated of last year. ASTANA – Nick Fielding, re- place. It was amazing that they Persistence in achieving goals, nowned British writer, journalist reached this town. Lucy nearly working efficiency, stamina and and author of “South to the Great died on the way and it was only patience helped Yussupova at- Steppe: The Travels of Thomas because of the hospitality of the tain extraordinary results. Flex- and Lucy Atkinson in Eastern Ka- local people that they were able to ibility and plasticity, which zakhstan, 1847-1852,” presented survive,” noted the author. play a crucial role in this kind his book July 25 at Kazakhstan’s During their trips the couple of sport, made the aspiring ath- National Academic Library. met ordinary Kazakhs, famous lete one of the most promising “This book is about the journey sultans and bis (rulers/leaders). gymnasts. The coaches have not that took place in 1848… That was They stayed in villages, socialised made a mistake by staking on a very hard winter,” said Fielding. with Kazakh families, recorded the delicate and graceful Yus- The Atkinsons explored the spa- their conversations and described supova. cious Kazakh land, travelling hun- the way the people lived, said the “At the age of 16, I was sent to dreds of thousands of miles south press release. No writer depicted Moscow to improve my skills at from Siberia in the Great Steppe, the life of the steppe nomads and the Academy of Rhythmic Gym- according to the library press re- created their portraits in such de- nastics of Irina Viner. This is the lease. In September 1848 they tail as Thomas Atkinson, it added. most important landmark in my “This is the only record we have reached the town of Kapal at the sports career. If I had not gone come a two-time absolute cham- on of Kazakhstan and a participant remained a promising gymnast,” from this period,” said Fielding. base of the Jungar Alatau Moun- then, everything would have been pion of Asia, a champion of the in the Olympic Games in Athens she said. The book contains notes, diaries tains, where their son was born different; I would not have be- Asian Games, a ten-time champi- and Beijing. I would have only Continued on Page B2 and letters kept in the private ar- two months later. They named him chive of one of Thomas’ descend- Alatau Tamshybulak Atkinson in ants, as well as high-quality copies honour of the well-known local of lithographs and engravings. spring. Environment Friendly Buses and Bike Rental “When they arrived in Kapal, Continued on Page B6 Service Improve Shymkent Public Transport styles and environmental aware- Gabidulla Abdrakhimov partici- Shymkent Bike card, Kapital.kz APK Links Local By Yerbolat Uatkhanov ness. pated in the opening ceremony reports. Akim (Mayor) of Shymkent and became the first buyer of a “In developed countries, resi- ASTANA – A new automated dents of cities successfully use Korean Community bike system and a fleet of envi- two-wheeled transport,” he said. ronmentally friendly buses will be “This solves traffic problems changing the nature of transport in and reduces the number of acci- Shymkent soon. dents on the roads. In addition, with South Korean Shymkent Bus, a new trans- cycling is good for your health. port company using environment Transition to the use of bicycles friendly buses, will begin operat- is a global trend, and Shym- kent should not remain behind. Businessmen ing in the city soon. The company By Dmitry Lee has signed a memorandum with Launching the project Shymkent “Sometimes problems arise Bike is a step in the develop- simply because of lack of infor- the Shymkent city administration ASTANA – The first Kazakh- and intends to improve the public ment of the city. We express our mation. And Kazakhstan’s Public Korean cooperation forum tackled Private Partnership Centre’s task transport system in the city. gratitude to the Samruk Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund and the business-related issues and ways is to clearly explain all the points The Shymkent Bike automated Kazakhstan Cycling Federation to improve business processes in to create favourable conditions for system was also recently launched for their support of this project,” anticipation of EXPO 2017. cooperation,” Kim said. in the city. The project aims to de- said Abdrakhimov. “Our experience shows that “The most important thing is that velop cycling as transport, as well currently there are nuances that our forum will build a constructive as promote tourism, healthy life- Akim (Mayor) of Shymkent Gabidulla Abdrakhimov demostrates his bike card. Continued on Page B5 create obstacles for private in- dialogue between its members, vestors,” said Roman Kim, dep- [help] acquire new contacts and uty of the Mazhilis (lower house raise [various] issues,” said Sergey of Parliament) and president Ogai, vice-president of the Korean of the Association of Koreans Association of Kazakhstan. of Kazakhstan, at a gathering, “It has demonstrated how the Kazakh Food Products to be Sold which took place in Almaty at ethno-cultural associations [of Ka- the House of Friendship on July zakhstan] can ‘bridge’ Kazakhstan 8. The event was organised by citizens and the countries of their the Association of Koreans of historic origin. Some tasks were at American Walmart Stores Kazakhstan, with the support of outlined for the preparation of the Assembly of People of Ka- By Kamila Zhumabayeva EXPO 2017. zakhstan (APK). Continued on Page B5 ASTANA – Kazakh food products will soon be added to the shelves of American Walmart stores. Samples of certain products have already been transferred to corporate head- Things to Watch & quarters for examination and quality compliance, according to an Atame- Places to go ken National Chamber of Entrepre- neurs (NCE) press release. “Today, we have a unique op- National tennis centre portunity to receive clarification July 25-31 from 11 a.m. President’s Cup from the American side on rules of the game in their market and learn about which requirements domestic products must comply with for their astana arena export to the U.S. (Roberts Group July 27 at 8 p.m. FC Astana vs. Celtic FC head) Michael Lee Roberts respond- ed positively to developing trade and economic ties with Kazakhstan astana opera on a long-term basis focusing on the import of Kazakh products and July 28 at 7 p.m. Enchanting Romance, Concert attracting U.S. technology and in- Photo credit: lindseysnow.com Photo credit: July 30 at 6 p.m. Double Inspiration, concert vestment to Kazakhstan,” said NCE Director of Development Kaiyrzhan the American market, particularly The meeting resulted in both multinational retail corporation that Ibrayev, according to a July 5 report “Made in Kazakhstan” products to sides exchanging contacts for fu- operates a chain of hypermarkets, sary arka movies theatre by Palata.kz. Walmart, was among the topics dis- ture discussions and reaching an discount department stores and The statement added an extended cussed. Representatives of develop- agreement to begin negotiations on grocery stores. Founded in January July 30 at 3 p.m. TheatreHD Sheakespeare Live meeting initiated by NCE was held between Kazakh commodity pro- ment institutions, the foreign trade the terms of entry into commercial 2000, Walmart.com is a subsidiary ducers and Roberts, who came to chamber of entrepreneurs and major networks. A decision to execute a of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. headquar- Kazakhstan to explore trade and eco- domestic food products commod- memorandum of cooperation be- tered on the San Francisco Penin- International bar nomic opportunities with the country. ity producers such as Bayan Sulu tween Atameken NCE and Rob- sula near Silicon Valley, according August 6 at 8 p.m. Afterwork Networking Party The meeting was the result of NCE Kostanai (confectionaries), Tsesna erts Group was also made, said the to the company’s website. Deputy Chairman Nurzhan Altayev’s Astyk (grain products), Arba Wine, press release. Roberts is the consulting com- earlier visit to the United States. Bekker, K. Rakhat (home improve- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. doing busi- pany that represents Walmart’s in- Introducing Kazakh products to ment) and others were involved. ness as Walmart, is an American terests. B2 Nation&Capital people

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Aliya Yussupova Made Rhythmic Gymnastics Fashionable Continued from Page B1 The 2004 Athens Olympics status of as the Kazakh team’s duct training for judges and teach were another important step in senior coach and international coaches the new rules. Rhythmic Yussupova was sent to the Yussupova’s career that also in- class judge and intends to further gymnastics develops constantly world’s best gymnastics centre fluenced Kazakhstan’s develop- share her experience with new- and every four years – at the end because her abilities, readiness ment of rhythmic gymnastics. comers. of the Olympic cycle – drastic and desire to move forward were She ranked fourth, giving way “When I got an offer to try as changes take place. The new noticed. None of the local coach- only to world leaders Kabayeva a senior coach of Kazakhstan’s sports facility has the necessary es wanted to take the responsibil- and Chashina and Anna Bessono- rhythmic gymnastics team, I did equipment for children so they ity to train the talented gymnast va from Ukraine. Yussupova ad- not refuse and agreed having can train in their home town. for the Olympics, as they were vanced beyond Belarusian and promised to do my best. I clearly Therefore 5-year-old Amina, afraid of damaging her career. A Bulgarian gymnasts and Natalia knew what to do and realised the Yussupova’s daughter, has the quarter century ago, Kazakhstan Godunko, who had been consid- burden I was undertaking. It is not opportunity to train next to her simply did not have experience ered number two on the Ukrain- enough to send several sportsmen mother, which is exactly what she in the field of rhythmic gymnas- ian team. to Moscow to train to maintain has been doing for the past year. tics. Sports analysts unanimously the high level of rhythmic gym- Yussupova should be given The coaches made the right de- started to speak about Yussupo- nastics. It is necessary to support credit for opening Kazakhstan’s cision, although it was not easy va’s huge potential and her pos- other talented gymnasts as well. rhythmic gymnastics centre, for Yussupova both psychologi- sible participation in the 2008 This is a prerequisite to succes- which can quite possibly be con- cally and mentally. She was a Olympics in Beijing. She placed sion; this is how we can avoid sidered yet another of her achieve- teenager when she was sent to fifth and was satisfied with her failure for years and ensure the ments. While she has a number Moscow where she spent nine performance, although she was performance of our gymnasts at of victories, her main success long years, coming home only not among the medallists. Be- the Olympics with good results. is making the sport fashionable once in a while. During those tween the Games, Yussupova I raised the issue of the need to in her own land. Her spectacu- days, she clearly understood that twice became the Asian all- establish our own training ground lar performances in the world’s something had to be sacrificed around champion. This achieve- and thanks to the support of the major tournaments have made it if one wanted to achieve a goal. ment has been unbeaten for a head of state, now we have it,” popular among children and teen- Her goal was to participate in the long time, as no other gymnast she said. agers who want to be as slender, Olympic Games. managed to become the conti- Approximately 200 children flexible and graceful as their idol. Her father, Maksut, a USSR nent’s multiple champion. Last currently train at the special- Thanks to Yussupova’s person- Master of Sports in boxing, took year a Korean gymnast became ised rhythmic gymnastics cen- al example, rhythmic gymnastics his daughter to rhythmic gym- an all-around champion, replicat- tre in Shymkent. Many come to in Kazakhstan is experiencing the nastics school. He could foresee ing her success. the south from Astana, as their peak of popularity. Large-scale a bright future for his child and Yussupova made the decision parents believe so much in the participation in any sport will tried to engage her in sports not to retire from sports six years abilities of the centre’s head they certainly affect the results in the only by his own example, but ago, saying she was inspired by were ready to make such a dras- future, because it allows coaches also by daily exercises. Thus, coaching. The choice was quite tic change in their lives for the to select talented and promising Yussupova honourably passed the an unexpected one for Ekaterina future of their children. Foreign children. The more people wish- entrance examination. prosportkz.kz Photo credit: Panchenko, Kazakhstan’s rhyth- gymnasts also rely on the centre. ing to train with a rope, hoop, ball The school’s entire coaching mic gymnastics national team and Following the successful per- and clubs, the higher the chances staff gathered to watch the tal- tried her best not to disappoint The gymnast gradually gained Yussupova’s coach, who thought formance of Sabina Ashirbaeva, of finding future champions. This ented and flexible girl. She easily her father. experience in performing at inter- the athlete’s potential had not Yussupova’s trainee in the Asian is exactly the desire of the na- stretched and did the splits and Yussupova mastered her skills national competitions, resulting in been exhausted. The retirement Championship who demonstrated tional team’s head coach – shar- a backbend. Yussupova was ea- during the years in Moscow, her first successes. Starting with ceremony coincided with the good results in the all-around and ing her wealth of experience with gerly admitted and immediately training together with Russian her debut at the 2001 world cham- opening ceremony of a private individual exercises, teams from budding gymnasts. She is very included in the list of the most gymnastics stars Irina Chashina, pionships in Madrid, Yussupova rhythmic gymnastics school and a number of Asian countries, in- successful, judging by the fact talented trainees. Every day her Alina Kabayeva, Olga Kapranova has always been among the 10 top international tournament with cluding Korea, asked to join the that her 17-year-old protégé won father would pick her up from and other girls. With her gentle gymnasts following the results of awards from Yussupova. Viner training camp. a license for the upcoming Olym- regular school to take her to the nature, she became close friends the all-around. In 2001, she was approved her trainee’s choice and To achieve good results Yus- pic Games in Rio. So, after many sports school. He repeatedly told with them. Trainings took place 18th in the all-around final, seventh promised to extend every pos- supova invites foreign experts, years, Kazakhstan will once her only rigorous training could mostly in Moscow, with perfor- in Budapest in 2003 and in Baku in sible support and help. Several such as individuals from Russia again be represented at the rhyth- help her achieve success and she mances around the world. 2005 and sixth in Patras in 2007. years ago, Yussupova gained the who are soon expected to con- mic gymnastics competition. B3 Nation&Capital Culture

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Astana Opera Closes Out Third Season providing significant results in the Staff Report future,” said Assylmuratova. Opera soloists also took part A grand gala concert marked the in the final festival. Among them end of Astana Opera’s third opera were Honoured Artists of Ka- season July 16 with a staging of zakhstan Dina Khamzina, Sal- the famous grand pas from the bal- tanat Akhmetova, Aigul Niyazova, let “Paquita” in the theatre’s Great Medet Chotabayev, Sundet Bay- Hall. gozhin, Zhan Tappin, Zhanat Shy- The ballet was staged by Artistic bykbayev and Bibigul Zhanuzak, Director of the Astana Opera ballet as well as Honoured Artist of Ar- troupe and Honoured Art Worker menia Barsegh Tumanyan, Hon- of Russia Altynai Assylmuratova. oured Artist of Bashkortostan Alfia Among performers at the closing Karimova and winners of different event were Honoured Artists of international competitions Zhupar Kazakhstan Madina Basbayeva, Gabdullina, Talgat Galeev, Saltan- Gauhar Usina and Zhandos Au- at Muratbekova, Aizada Kaponova bakirov, as well as winners of in- and Galina Cheplakova. ternational competitions Aigerim The gala concert programme Beketayeva, Anel Rustemova, also showcased Ruslan Baimurzin Erkin Rakhmatullayev, Assel Ku- on the dombra and the Astana Op- sainova, Assel Shaikenova and era symphony orchestra and choir. Elena Semenova. The conductor The conductor was Honoured Art- was Arman Urazgaliyev. ist of Kazakhstan Abzal Mukhitdi- Assylmuratova noted that the nov. Natalia Kagadii directed the grand pas included various spec- concert. tacular variations of old ballets like The audience was also treated “Trilby,” “King Candaules,” “The to masterpieces of world classical Little Humpbacked Horse,” “La operas, such as the cavatina and Sylphide” by Petipa and “Le Pa- aria di Assur from “Semiramide” villon d’Armide” by Fokine. Each by Rossini; the Duetto Norina soloist was given the opportunity Malatesta from “Don Pasquale” by to demonstrate his skills and art- Donizetti; the aria from “Norma” istry. At the same time, it was very Photo credit: Astana.gov.kz Photo credit: by Bellini; “Manon’s Gavotte” by important to preserve the Spanish Massenet and others. Kazakh folk style of the play, making sure that era ballet troupe is actively work- done a lot of work. We organised gramme for the gala concert. Our is” by Petit. This is a technically songs like “Erkem-ah,” and the these new performance solutions ing on its development and I am the premiere of the great classic ballet troupe has also presented a complex ballet of a unique style Serke cavatina from “Aisulu” and correlate with “Paquita’s” adagio. very glad to announce this. Dur- play “La Bayadere” by Minkus choreography masterpiece of the with a main focus on the corps “Tugan Zher” were also performed “At the moment, the Astana Op- ing this theatrical season, we have and have completed a rich pro- 20th century: “Notre Dame de Par- de ballet. I hope we will continue during the concert. Kazakh Singer Western Tien Shan added to Places Second UNESCO World Heritage List as many others (a total of 24 spe- The Western Tien Shan includes state national nature park are situ- Staff Report cies are included in the IUCN Red 11 locations that make up the sev- ated in Kazakhstan. Sary-Chelek, at Slavic Bazaar List of Threatened Species),” said en specially protected areas of the Padysha-Ata and Besh-Aral nature ASTANA – The Western Tien a ministry’s statement. three countries. Aksu-Zhabagly reserves are located in Kyrgyzstan Shan, the trans-boundary serial International experts also rec- state nature reserve, Karatau state and Chatkal nature reserve is in nomination located across Ka- ognised the outstanding universal nature reserve and Sairam-Ugam Uzbekistan. 2016 Contest zakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uz- value of the Western Tien Shan bekistan has been included on the for the conservation of agro-biodi- United Nations Educational, Sci- versity of the planet. It is the land entific and Cultural Organisation of the crop wild relatives of culti- (UNESCO) World Heritage List. vated human species, particularly The nature of the Western Tien fruit and nuts, including Sievers Shan region has a high level of en- apple, an ancestor of all the cul- demism and endangered species of tivated varieties of apple trees. It flora and fauna, reports the Minis- is a valuable gene pool that can try of Foreign Affairs. be used in the future to search for “The World Heritage Commit- sources of resistance to diseases tee unanimously recognised the and pests. unique nature of the region, which The World Heritage Status is a has a high level of endemism and guarantee of unique natural com- endangered species of flora and plexes and integrity and the states fauna, including Menzbier’s mar- and the international community mot, the snow leopard, the Kara- are committed to further preserva- tau mountain wild sheep, as well tion and development. Photo from Adam’s Instagram account Adam’s Photo from

“I have received a cash prize. I By Zhaniya Urankayeva will spend it entirely on my wed- ding, because it is an expensive ASTANA – Kazakh singer Dau- pleasure. I will do the wedding in ren Orazbekov, known as Adam, Astana. I invited all of Vitebsk and took second place at the Interna- many said they will come,” Adam tional Slavic Bazaar 2016 music said in an interview with Ten- contest in Vitebsk, Russia. Adam grinews.kz. “The most interesting was satisfied with his result and his thing that happened in Vitebsk was award, which included a $15,000 when I met a man from Karagan- prize that he plans to spend on his da. The man comes to me and says wedding this fall. ‘Salam alaikum [an Arabic greet- “Slavic Bazaar is a contest, a ing that means ‘peace be upon festival where music truly lives. you.’]. Where are you heading to?’ You come and dip into creativity. Then I simply melted away. He I dipped into this creativity here, said that he will definitely come to too, and took great joy in it. Now I the wedding.” have big plans for the future thanks Adam also said that he invited to this contest, which inspired and contestants from Latvia, Monte- encouraged me,” Adam said. negro, Italy and Mexico, stressing Performing Sam Smith’s “I’m that the Slavic Bazaar stage is a Not the Only One” on the final platform where all countries unite. day and scoring 155 points in two Valery Leontiyev, Natalya Mog- days, Adam fell behind Belorus- ilevskaya, Nagima Yeskaliyeva, sian winner Aleksei Gross by only Aleksandr Tikhanovich and music two points, Tengrinews reports. industry representatives from oth- The winners were announced in an er countries formed the contest’s official ceremony July 18. international jury. Adam confessed that he could Dimash Kudaibergen was the have performed the worldwide hit Grand Prix winner of the competi- better on the final day, but nerves tion last year. He is currently pre- got in his way. He was neverthe- paring for the Eurovision contest less satisfied with his final result, and plans to participate in the pop- according to Tengrinews. He wrote ular “The Voice” U.K. and U.S. “This victory is for you, people of music contests. Kazakhstan,” on his Instagram ac- The Slavic Bazaar contest turned count. 25 years old this year. Young vo- Adam will use his cash prize on calists from 21 countries partici- his Sept. 25 wedding in Astana. pated in the music competition. B4 Nation&Capital COUNTRY

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the south and west Kazakhstan re- gions, ending in Astana. Social media users have an op- KazGeo Devotees Support Responsible Tourism, portunity to learn about the expe- dition, daily challenges and travel notes by following the KazGeo Facebook page. Urge Citizens to Discover New Routes Expedition participant Dana Nurzhanova spoke about construc- By Zhanna Shayakhmetova tion of the Alakol Lake recreation area for people with special needs. ASTANA – Expedition 25, a “We went to the village of Kok- unique project initiated by the tuma near Alakol. The 26-year Kazakh Geographic Society (Ka- Eldos, the initiator and leader of zGeo) and dedicated to the 25th the project, once got into an ac- anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Inde- cident and received an unfavour- pendence Day, started July 6 in the able diagnosis. But he decided capital. not to give up and now is helping The automobile safari plans to others to do so. The project is be- travel a thousand kilometres and ing built with government support pass through all the country’s re- and includes an equipped recrea- gions in 108 days. This number is tion centre and a special pier on very symbolic for the association, the lake for people with disabili- as it conquered the South Pole in ties. The centre will be opened 108 hours and entered the Guin- this year,” she wrote. ness Book of Records. Nurzhan Algashov shared his

The expedition is aimed at do- Balzhan Baltasheva Photo credit: impressions after visiting Alakol mestic tourism development, said Arman Baisadykov Photo credit: Magzhan Sagimbayev Lake. KazGeo projects head Magzhan “There are a lot of people here. Sagimbayev. versary of Alikhan Bokeikhanov will be on each stage. We do not an adventure for us. We will not in her life. But she really enjoys The summer swim season is in full “The territory of Kazakhstan to travel to his memory locations have gas, but we have a genera- get frustrated and try to get out of the journey,” he added. swing. The new resorts are open- is enormous and remains virtu- and introduce Kazakh people to tor. In the evening, we start to this situation.” The expedition has already visit- ing basically with simple infra- ally unexplored for many people. the legacy of the greatest scholar pitch a tent in a camp and collect “We have gathered an interest- ed Shaitankol Lake and Bektau Ata structure. Accommodations in the Each region has its own history and educator,” he said. firewood to cook some meals. ing team including a photographer, Mountain, one of the most beauti- typical recreation centre in Akchi and unique nature. However, few The 25,000-kilometre excur- Then, we sleep in sleeping bags. journalist, bloggers, historian and ful sights of Northern Balkhash village cost 5,000-7,000 tenge people have seen the wealth of sion is also supported by Khabar We are close to nature and enjoy ethnographer. They understand the in Karaganda region, and saw the (US$14-20) per person with three the country with their own eyes, TV channel and Arsha Media. It the beauty of the places we visit nuances of the expedition and have distinctive Alakol and Balkhash meals a day. The prices are lower because the attractions are often is scheduled to release a television and meet with the locals,” said their own purposes. For example, lakes. They are currently in Al- for renting rooms. The water is located in remote and sometimes programme about the journey and Sagimbayev. one of our participants, Kamilla maty region and will visit Charyn really warm and pleasant. If you inaccessible areas. The motto of major touristic attractions. The road trip poses the possibil- Shokanova, is a girl with physi- National Park, Kaindy Lake and come here, please do not leave any our trip is ‘to see in order to love.’ “We have 14 participants and ity of a variety of difficulties, such cal challenges. This is her first trip Turgen Waterfalls, one of the love- waste behind – you should protect We also have the second expedi- some people will join us dur- as car problems and disease, but he around the country. She slept in a liest places in Ile-Alatau National the natural richness,” he posted on tion dedicated to the 150th anni- ing trip so that different people noted whatever happens, “it’s like tent and saw a fire for the first time Park. The trek then plans to go to Facebook. Falcon Hunting: Ancient Skills are Alive “At least two or three tourists are amazed to witness the way my erful claws of the proud predatory Lucky falcon hunters with great ex- championships, which are attend- By Yerbolat Uatkhanov come to me everyday. People are falcon catches a victim. The action bird. perience were held in respect. Fal- ed by hunters from all regions of very interested in falcon hunting is very fast and you have to be very Falconry is one of the most con hunting was extremely popular the state. ASTANA – Serikbek Kuntugan because it becomes more and more attentive to see it,” the hunter said. unique features of life in Kazakh- among Kazakh feudalistic noble- Blackcock, partridge and duck is a professional falcon hunter. exotic even for locals,” Kuntugan “Some people really want to be- stan. Falcon hunting starts in late men. The noblemen and ordinary are the most popular game for He lives and works 15 kilometres said in an interview with The Asta- come falcon hunters. Usually such September when birds are prepar- people as well used eagle hunting. falconry. Falcon hunter Kuntugan person is a middle aged man who from Astana and is happy to show na Times. ing for migration and lasts until the Today, there are more than 100 welcomes everybody to visit him wants to be closer to national tradi- first snow falls. falcon and eagle hunters in Ka- (15 kilometres from Astana) and this national type of hunting for “People from different states tions,” Kuntugan said. tourists. come to me. Especially foreigners Having a falcon was very pres- zakhstan. The hunting is officially enjoy falconry when the hunting The secrets of falcon training tigious since ancient times. Only recognised as national sport. A season starts. For more informa- were kept under wraps. Falconry wealthy people could afford it. special organisation holds annual tion call +7 (775) 3296171. traditions live and were developed in modern Kazakhstan, being filled with new vital force and energy. The traditions pass from a father to a son or from a grandfather to a grandson. In ancient times, Ka- zakh people didn’t have women falcon hunters, but new time up- dates the traditions as well. Usually tourists are accompa- nied by a conductor or a profes- sional hunter who help the tourist not to miss any important moment of the hunting. After game detection, a falcon hunter lets his falcon to fly. A few seconds later, a prompt attack and

Photo credit: veters.kz Photo credit: an injured victim fights in the pow- Kostanai Region to Boost Car Industry as this is a purely commercial pro- industry development in Kazakh- By Zhanna Shayakhmetova ject. However, the need to main- stan, state support measures for the tain investment incentives for the industry and stimulating consumer ASTANA – The Allur Group of Chinese partner is essential too. demand with the enterprise’s man- automotive companies recently This will make the project more agement. announced plans to increase ve- economically attractive. Also, the prime minister was hicle production and collaborate The prime minister became ac- introduced to the activities of the with the Chinese CMC Corpora- quainted with the entire process of agricultural machinery assembly tion to organise co-production to car assembly. He visited welding plant. Combine harvesters Yessil export its vehicles abroad. workshops, painting operations, and New Holland are produced This was stated by Allur Group completely knocked down (CKD) at the SaryarkaAvtoProm facil- Board Chairperson Andrei Lavren- and semi-knocked down (SKD) ity. Eight branches that deal with tiyev during Kazakh Prime Minis- car assembly sets and examined maintenance and repair have al- ter Karim Massimov’s visit to the the range of passenger cars, com- ready been introduced into opera- SaryarkaAvtoProm enterprise in mercial vehicles, combine harvest- tion across the country. the Kostanai region. ers and electric vehicles, Inform.kz The industrial zone for the pro- Lavrentiyev stressed that gov- reports. duction of automotive components ernment subsidies are not required Massimov discussed automotive and domestic electric vehicles were also presented to the prime minister. The car production contributes greatly to the economic develop- ment of the region, accounting for 11.3 percent of the gross regional product. SaryarkaAvtoProm is one of the largest city-forming enterprises of Kostanai. A new production of Ssang Yong Nomad car mod- els by the CKD method has been launched. The company employs about 600 people. In January through May of this year, 1,665 Peugeot, Toyota, Ssang Yong and JAC cars have been re-

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Shymkent Activists Bring Healing Power of Art to Children’s Hospitals By Zhanna Shayakhmetova

ASTANA – The KazAlliance community in Shymkent recently painted the walls of the children’s neurosurgery and oncology de- partments of its regional children’s hospital with bright colours and vivid images. Instead of grey walls, there are now pictures of butterflies, flow- ers and cartoon characters. All this is not only for beauty, but also for therapeutic purposes. Art therapy is being put in action at the hospi- tal. Young patients in the neurosur- gery department often have serious injuries and have undergone com- plex surgeries. Doctors say that a good mood for these children is a serious aid to healing. The paint- ings help children feel as though they are in a kindergarten, not a hospital. ers drew sketches on the hospital children’s hospital in Astana, and ture better is a fundamental thing. out of bed. And the next day, they have a chance to do something for According to chief physician walls; then, a team of 30 people I realised I should do the same,” We believe that provoking youth saw joy in their eyes and gratitude them.” of the regional children’s hospital came to the hospital to paint in said KazAlliance activist Zhum- to perform good deeds can change from their mothers. They were re- “We came to the hospital every Anuarbek Maimakov, parents said small groups, to keep from dis- agaliyeva in an interview with The them for the better. Only united can ally proud,” she said. day, despite our fatigue and the hot the paintings have helped their turbing patients. Astana Times. they achieve their goals,” she said. “Children saw the pictures and weather. Young people also learn children’s moods improve a bit. Aikerim Zhumagaliyeva joined Inspired by the O’Henry story, The project is not a one-day or started to discuss the painted char- to overcome laziness. This activ- Complementary therapies like the KazAlliance team, driven by a “The Last Leaf,” she knew that a one-off event. The community was acters,” Zhumagaliyeva recalled. ity has an educational effect, too. these are used in many countries desire to be helpful, to change the small change could help lead to a able to pay for the services of pro- “The babies touched the walls with We educate the youth because our around the world and the hospi- world for the better and to do good speedy recovery. fessionals to bring joy to young their hands and the doctors could future depends on them. To my re- tal management said, “When the deeds. She strongly believes that “I know it sounds corny, but the patients. But the main goal was to give injections and put in IVs with- gret, I cannot organise wall paint- volunteers asked permission [to one person can produce important primary task of the KazAlliance is demonstrate that there are people out them crying. I remember the ing in all hospitals our country. But paint], we supported them without changes. the consolidation of the youth for ready to do good things with their volunteers saying that previously, I believe that youth community hesitation.” “I was offered different projects, the good of the motherland and for own hands. they had only seen children with and voluntary organisations will This spring, KazAlliance also including buying clothes, toys, the benefit of society. … Our activ- “This is how a single good deed such diseases on TV. It seemed as support this initiative. I urge each launched free English language furniture and sweets and organis- ists are friendly and supportive. I can change the world. The reac- if these things happen somewhere of you to help little children and courses for local youth and drew ing events for children. But then I wish the local youth was the same. tion of the volunteers was impor- far away, in a parallel world. But make them smile during the most volunteers from among their stu- learned that the staff of the Kasietti Because the youth’s unity and their tant. They heard babies crying and such children were among us. We difficult times of their lives,” she dents. First, Pictor art studio paint- Zhol Fund painted the walls of the belief that they can make our fu- saw children who could not get didn’t notice them before. Now we said. APK Links Local Korean Community Environment Friendly Buses and with South Korean Businessmen, Bike Rental Service Improve Tackles Business-Related Issues Shymkent Public Transport Continued from Page B1 Korean business people had men- hope of making it a “unique com- Continued from Page B1 infrastructure in the city as well. vides financial support for socially tioned the unnecessary paperwork munity of like-minded business The Shymkent administration and important routes in remote districts All recommendations, conclu- that hurdles some processes in people” where business circles The city administration plans to the company have created a special of the city, said Deputy Mayor Nu- sions and proposals made during Kazakhstan among their main will get wide-range consultations construct 40 bike rental stations development programme under the ralkhan Kusherov. the forum will be compiled and concerns. and network. and provide 200 vandal-proof concept of social and economic de- Green Bus will purchase another forwarded to the relevant govern- Director of the National Agency The forum has also brought to- bikes. In the future, more bicycle velopment of the city to 2020. 150 buses by November, and the paths and stations in the regional The city administration will own Tolebi Saud company will provide ment departments,” he added. of Export and Investment KA- gether business people from the centre will be added, according to 51 percent of the public-private environmentally clean methane The participants had the chance ZNEX INVEST Sabit Narbayev Commonwealth of Independent the press service of the Shymkent partnership, with a private com- fuel for the buses. According to to learn about joint Kazakh-Ko- also presented his report on Ka- States (CIS), members of APK, administration. Shymkent Bike pany taking 49 percent of shares. experts, this public-private coop- rean projects as well as achieve- zakhstan’s investment attractive- government officials, media and stations operate using solar energy. The agreement calls for the con- eration will significantly improve ments in the cooperation between ness. diplomats, who have used the Shymkent Bus plans to use buses struction of new bus stops and gas the quality of public transport ser- the two countries in the business The organisers are planning to platform to find their own solu- adapted for people with disabilities stations, guarantees bus schedules vices and ensure transparency and sector and even speak out. South hold the forum annually in the tions. and is going to develop transport for new residential areas and pro- predictability in pricing. Philanthropists in Pavlodar Region Present House to Large Family “The former owners moved to By Yerbolat Uatkhanov Russia. The philanthropists left us a TV and a washing machine. The ASTANA – Philanthropists house has all the amenities. We who don’t wish their names dis- don’t even need to do the repairs. It closed recently presented a house so happened that our old house was to Elmira Zhasybayeva, the moth- burned when the holy month for er of five who lost her home in Muslims began. This period was Pavlodar region to a fire. They a real test for us. We lived at my didn’t have shelter and she was friend’s house. After that, we lived filled with despair until the fam- at my sister’s house. To be honest, ily moved to a new house in their I can’t believe even now that the hometown of Sherbakty. house in which we have moved is Zhasybayeva only knows the ours. I would not be able to buy it first names of the patrons and that having five children,” said Zhasyb- they are businessmen, reported ayeva. Tengrinews.kz. She and the kids are planning “I heard that one of them is to celebrate with a housewarm- called Alexander and the second ing party and invite all those who one is Ruslan. Both of them are helped her. Zhasybayeva hopes entrepreneurs from Pavlodar. the unknown sponsors will not re- They bought a house for me. They fuse the invitation. Just before the

didn’t want to advertise them- Tengrinews.kz Photo credit: move, she posted a video on so- selves. I was so glad to know that cial network thanking everybody dents helped the fire victims, co- “People sent money. One young our people care about us. They for their help. called, supported me and provid- ordinating the effort using social man called Miras and other vol- The house fire started at night ed all possible assistance to us. media. Special chats and groups unteers presented an oven and a in early June and Zhasybayeva fridge. Other guys from Pavlodar, was awakened by a loud crack- “The philanthropists left us a TV and [like] Roman, Zhanat, Sabiden and ling coming from the street. Timur, delivered foodstuffs, clothes Stepping into the hall, she saw a washing machine. The house has all and toys. Two women sent money. I the flames had already spread to am so grateful for this help. Thank the roof and the slate had begun the amenities. We don’t even need you very much!” she said.

to crack. She and the children Tengrinews.kz Photo credit: to do the repairs.” The new house is much better managed to run outside. A few than their old one. It has a water minutes later, the whole house family documents in a bag hang- wiring as the preliminary cause I only know the [first] names of were created by regional volun- supply, toilet, summer kitchen in the was engulfed in flames and a gas ing on the wall in the back room. of the blaze. The house burned these kind people,” she said. teers and people brought food, yard, barn and sauna and was even tank exploded. Only part of the wall remained. almost to the ground and can’t be Wherever possible, local resi- soap, toys and household goods. planted with a vegetable garden. Firefighters managed to save The firefighters ruled defective restored. B6 Nation&Capital Tourism&EXPO 2017

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cat and arkhar (mountain sheep). Zhirenshal Peak is the highest point in the reserve at 1,403 me- Karkaraly – Town of History and Nature tres. Aulietas is a sacred location with strangely-shaped rock forma- tions, according to Caravanistan. com. Visitors can also reach its at- tractions like mountains, bi- zarre rock formations, caves and lakes, including two hidden high near the mountain peaks, using the park’s well-signed routes and picnic spots, notes Eurasia. travel. The mountain lakes, due to their significant altitude, feed on snowmelt floods and underground springs. The most popular and most visited is Shaitan (Devil’s or Damned) Lake, where the water level never changes nor freezes. Photo credi: commons.wikimedia.org Photo credi: The Karkaraly National Park. The Shaitan Lake of Karkaraly National Park. Beautiful Bassein (Swimming Pool) Lake is shaped like a rec- By Kamila Zhumabayeva horse. Immediately, the headdress and watching eagles soar, accord- tural monument of the time of the tangular bowl reminiscent of a transformed itself into a mountain By Car ing to Caravanistan.com. Dzungar invasion of the Kazakh The road going east from pool. chain, hiding the girl from the For a more comfortable stay, the steppe,” notes the website. “It is ASTANA – One of Kazakh- Karkaraly branches at Burkutty, The remnants of Kyzyl Kensh eyes of her pursuer hotly intent on online guide offers the Karkaraly located in a small valley almost stan’s oldest towns surrounded continuing east to Ayagoz and Palace can be seen east of Karkara- by rich nature and small wooden marriage,” according to Eurasia. north to Semey, notes Caravani- Ecocentre. For about 5,000 tenge completely surrounded by rocky ly in the Kent Mountains. houses on narrow streets, Karkara- travel. stan.com. Public transportation (US$14.70) per person per day, mountains… As always with ar- “The little town, with its old ly reminds visitors of villages in A caravan route of the Great does not make the trip, as neither tourists get a bed and three meals. chaeology, for those without a lit- Russian houses from the second Switzerland. The relaxing subur- Silk Road heading to Siberia once road is the best, and taxis can be The Tas Bulak Mountain Hotel is tle imagination or interest, it’s just half of the 19th century, many of ban getaway is the perfect spot to passed through Karkaraly. The re- expensive. open all year round and accom- a bunch of rocks!” which are still of wood and deco- breathe fresh air at a national park, gion is currently developing as a Visitors traveling in their own modates guests with New Year ar- Kent was a large city of 30 hec- rated with carvings, is also worth ride a bicycle down smooth slopes, resort city. cars may be able to make the trip rangements. tares and approximately 1,000 a walk. The houses on Bokeikhan stop by lakes and tour remarkable in two and a-half to three hours. people. The town was divided into Street and the mosque on Aubaki- historic sites. Drivers can stop by small lakes streets and quarters where copper rov Street are superb,” indicates Also known as Karkaralinsk, How to Get There and for a meal in populated ar- What to See and bronze were found for metal- the website. Karkaraly does not have its own The Kent Mountains are home Karkaraly is approximately 200 eas along the Karaganda–Ayagoz lurgists. Masters made weapons, The mosque was founded in the airport or railway station. The near- to a unique, historic and cultural kilometres east from Karaganda. highway and a gas station is equipment and ornaments and in- 19th century by Sultan Kunanbai, The name emerged from tradition- est airport is in Karaganda with available. monument of the ancient Bronze habitants were most likely skilled father of Kazakh poet Abai Kunan- al type of headwear decorated with regular flights to Astana, Almaty Age city of Kent and holds the metallurgists. bayev. beads and lace which local women and other destinations. The closest ruins of a Buddhist monastery The Kent Mountains are not used to wear. railway station is in the same city. Where to Stay built by the Dzungars in the mid- very tall, with the highest peak “A legend goes that a young Guests can either rent a taxi or take The town stands as the gateway 17th century, writes Caravani- Other Attractions reaching a little over 1,400 metres woman, who fled in front of the a bus from Karaganda’s bus station to the Karkaralinsk Mountains, a stan.com. Beldeutas National Park east of above sea level. The mountains are groom she had spurned, threw her to Karkaraly and the latter may well-maintained national park that “Kyzyl-Kensh, also located in Karkaraly is home to many pro- filled with fossils and many aban- headdress off from her galloping take about four hours. offers opportunities for camping the Kent Mountains, is an architec- tected species, including Pallas’s doned extraction sites. Italy, South Korea Join List of British Writer Presents EXPO 2017 Participating States Book about 19th count Italian achievements in the South Korea also expressed has developed a plan for increas- By Aiman Turebekova field of alternative energy sources, readiness to show its cutting-edge ing of a share of renewable energy we hope that the country will show developments in the field of al- to 11 percent by 2030. More than ASTANA – Italy and South Century Travellers’ the latest technology at the exhibi- ternative and renewable energy 76 percent of renewable energy Korea recently became the lat- tion,” said Yessimov. resources at the exhibition, ac- is made from waste, and costs of est countries to sign agreements Italy has been developing green cording to Commissioner of the such production constitute only to participate in EXPO 2017 in technology and carries out the pol- Korean section and Ambassadorof 10 percent of production of solar Journey to Kazakhstan Astana. EXPO 2017 national company icy of diversification of fuel. the Republic of Korea to Kazakh- energy and 66 percent from wind Board Chairman Akhmetzhan Yes- Ravagnan emphasised that the stan Cho Yong Chung. energy production. simov and Ambassador Extraordi- share of the renewable energy “Within the EXPO, South Korea Receiving energy from waste re- nary and Plenipotentiary of Italy to sources of the production of energy held exhibitions twice. The recent cycling is considered as an effec- Kazakhstan and Commissioner of power in Italy is 38.8 percent. The one was held in Yeosu city, and tive measure of energy policy of the Italian section Stefano Ravag- Italian government considers wind in 1993 in the city Daejeon. Af- South Korea in order to fight the nan signed the participation agree- and solar energy development a pri- ter those exhibitions, those cities consequences of global warming. ment and discussed Kazakh-Italian ority. Today, about 150,000 compa- have become centres of science So far, 95 countries and 15 in- cooperation inrenewable energy nies are developing solar energy. and developed technologies of all ternational organisations have offi- sources on July 25. “We are preparing actively to Korea,” said the Korean diplomat cially confirmed their participation “The Italian experience of host- fill our national pavilion with sub- after the signing of the participa- in EXPO 2017. The exhibition is ing such a large-scale event would stance because EXPO 2017 has tion agreement with Yessimov on expected to attract the highest at- be very helpful because the exhi- huge importance for future devel- July 25. tention of the international commu- bition that was held in Milano in opment of the alternative energy in Alternative energy resources nity to problems of ecology, alter- 2015 was recognised as one of the the world,” highlighted the Italian have been developing in Korea native energy development, energy most successful. Taking into ac- Ambassador. since 2008, and the government conservation and efficiency.

Continued from Page B1 The Atkinson’s descendants ar- rived in Kazakhstan to visit places It also has a map of East Ka- explored by their renowned an- zakhstan showing the route the cestor, feel the events of that time family travelled, reproductions of and pay tribute to their memories, paintings and his correspondence noted the press release. with Russian authorities. Atkin- “We’ve had a wonderful time son’s portraits of Kazakh leaders here in Kazakhstan so far; it has are presently quite valuable. exceeded any expectations that Fielding wrote the book in the I had. Astana is an astounding hope of demonstrating the Atkin- town, growing so fast right before son’s abilities as great explorers. our eyes. I think it’s amazing. It is “They are forgotten and we want very humbling to me to be able to to bring their memory back to life. be here in Kazakhstan where my We also want to give Kazakh peo- great-great grandparents travelled ple a new, different history they and where my great-great grandfa- didn’t know before,” he said. ther was born. That is just wonder- The author once tried to repeat ful for me,” said great-grandson the trek. He visited Alakol, Zaisan Paul Dahlquist. and all the places associated with He added he has many letters to their journey. and from Thomas Atkinson and a “I decided sometime ago to try set of five small diaries from his and follow the route of Thomas mother that Atkinson kept on his and Lucy and discover the place trips in Kazakhstan and other plac- where their child was born. I trav- es in the area. elled a lot in Zhetisu (The Seven “They were small books writ- Rivers) and up the valleys of those ten in very tiny handwriting to rivers into the mountains. save paper in the time where there Now I have a pretty good idea wasn’t much paper and where they about what they achieved, because had to carry everything on horse- particularly for a woman to do this back,” said Dahlquist. journey on a horseback when preg- He donated the diaries to the nant, it’s an amazing journey,” he Royal Geographical Society in said. London where they are available Fielding hopes it will be possible for scholars’ use. Thomas Atkin- to produce the book in Kazakh and son’s pictures were unfortunately Russian and that the tale may help destroyed in a fire, but some can pupils in Kazakh schools learn still be found in museums around new aspects about the early part of the world and private collections, the nation’s history. he added B7 Nation&Capital Sports

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Region’s Deputy Governor FC Astana Meets Celtic in Next Becomes National Round of UEFA Champions Powerlifting Champion League Qualification He is 41 years old and it was his first performance at the tourna- ment of such level. In the weight category of 83 kilogrammes, he lifted 155 kilogrammes. According to Tengrinews, the governor has another sporting achievement. During his younger days, he become absolute cham- pion of the former Semipalatinsk region (now part of the East Ka- zakhstan region) in Greco-Roman wrestling. Garikov said that with a tight Photo credit: Tengrinews.kz Photo credit: timetable and demanding job, he Dimitry Garikov (L) exercises after work, sometimes By Zhazira Dyussembekova the performance. I have been en- until late night. And the current gaged in weightlifting whole my success in powerlifting imposes ASTANA – Deputy Akim (Gov- life, I was practicing for myself. additional responsibility. ernor) of the East Kazakhstan re- But I have never participated in Maslikhat Deputy Andrey gion Dimitry Garikov recently the competition, did not have such Altaybayev, who is also senior became Kazakhstan’s powerlifting goal. But this time, colleagues and powerlifting coach of the East champion, reported Tengrinews friends, also those who train with Kazakhstan region, became a July 8. Soon he will participate in me took the initiative. They said champion this year and has set Astana and Zalgiris players in action FC the Asian Championship, which that my physical readiness allows a new national record. Another FC Astana and Zalgiris players in action. will be held this fall in Tashkent. me to participate and offered to representative of the Maslikhat, Also three deputies (members) of take part in the championship of Talgat Baimurinov won in the By Anuar Abdrakhmanov his net from the visitors’ dangerous should have scored a second [time], Semey Maslikhats (local repre- Kazakhstan in the veterans cat- 93 kilogrammes category and strikes. Introducing striker Bahru- because 1-0 is a very slippery ad- sentative bodies) succeeded in the egory. Well, I performed and lifted Amirzhan Akhmedzhanov was ASTANA – FC Astana, the capi- din Atajic as a substitute, Zalgiris vantage. Unfortunately, we conced- championship. 155 kilogrammes, but during train- the second in 105 kilogrammes tal’s main football team, beat its markedly improved and soon man- ed a goal after the break. However, “I have positive emotions after ings I could do 160,” said Garikov. category. Lithuanian opponent FC Zalgiris aged to score as Elivelto took ad- we did not give up to the end and Vilnius 2-1 at home and on aggre- vantage of the rebound. If the 1-1 were able to excel and win. Per- gate in the second qualifying round tie had stood, the result would have haps luck was on our side tonight. of the UEFA Champions League. sent the guests to the next round. I want to pay tribute to Zalgiris, Most Kazakh fans’ hopes in the The inspired visitors had a few who played very well in defence new European club season are more chances to score, but the Ka- and upset us on counterattacks. It Zhansaya Abdumalik Wins pinned on Astana. The team’s un- zakh team avoided giving up an- was a tough match. We controlled convincing performance in the first other goal and increased the pace the game, had our chances, but ... In away match in Vilnius caused a lot of their own attacks. Stoilov also general, the most important thing is of concern, however, as Stanimir fielded another striker, Djordje that we go further,” he added. Miguel Najdorf Chess Stoilov’s team not only failed to Despotovic. In the third qualifying round FC score an important away goal, but When stoppage time began, the Astana will meet Celtic FC, the were also close to losing the game entire host team, including Eric, current Scottish champion. The altogether. joined the attack and was eventu- legendary Glasgow club won the Tournament in Warsaw Following the goalless draw ally successful. After a cross from European Champions Cup in 1966 the right wing, Aničić scored his and were runners up in 1970, as to stay in South America following coped well with the stress and away, the team needed to score in Astana Arena if it wanted to pro- second goal of the match. The 2-1 well as reaching the UEFA Cup Fi- By Anuar Abdrakhmanov the beginning of World War II and pressure,” he added. gress and the players rushed for- final sent Astana to the next round. nal in 2003. the Holocaust in Europe in 1939. Abdumalik, currently ranked ward from the first minutes. Good “I want to thank all the fans and Astana Arena will host the first ASTANA – Sixteen-year-old Held annually since 2007, the tour- 2nd in Asia in the under-16 cat- chances to score were missed by my players who fought to the end meeting between the teams 8 p.m., Zhansaya Abdumalik of Kazakh- nament is recognised by the World egory and 3rd worldwide, as well stan won the women’s tournament Junior Kabananga, Tanat Nuser- and deserved to win. This is a good July 27. The return leg will take Chess Federation or Federation as 2nd among women in all age place on Aug. 3 in Glasgow’s Celtic at the MetLife Warsaw Najdorf bayev and Patrick Twumasi, as result for our team because we can Internationale des Echeсs (FIDE). categories nationwide, has been a continue [our European campaign]. Park stadium. Chess Festival in the capital city of their strikes clearly lacked preci- “The so-called open tourna- FIDE Woman Grand Master since sion. The ball seemingly refused The match was difficult. There The trip will be Celtic’s second Poland and placed fifth among un- ments allow men and women to 2014. She won her first title at age to go into the net behind Zalgiris were chances [for us] and we could visit to the Kazakh capital. Three der-18 players of both genders. A play each other and gain points 6 at an Almaty tournament among goaltender Saulius Klevinskas. At have settled it all in the first half. In years ago, FC Shakhter Karaganda, A total of 130 chess players, in- [for the overall FIDE rankings]. girls under-8. In 2008, she became times, defenders Marin Aničić and the second half, the opponent was whose stadium at the time did not cluding 14 women, participated Zhansaya played nine games [in a world champion among children Igor Shitov joined the attacks. In able to catch us on the counterat- meet UEFA standards, sensation- in the tournament, which was the under-18 category], eight of of her age and a champion of Asia. the 31st minute of the match, the tack. Zalgiris is a good team; they ally beat the Scots 2-0 here before held in Warsaw from July 8 to 16. which were against male oppo- In 2013, the Asian Chess Federa- former managed to head the ball played with great desire. I am very losing in the second leg 3-0. The tournament is held annually nents,” her father Daniyar Ashirov tion named her the Best Girl Un- into the net following a corner kick. glad that our efforts and the ability FC Kairat Almaty, the other Ka- and honours contributions to the explained to Tengrinews. der-20 player at the 1st Asian Conceding a goal, the Lithuani- to fight until the very last second zakh team remaining in the Euro- world chess of the famous 20th Ashirov noted that some games Chess Excellence Awards. Accord- ans had to move forward more ac- succeeded in the end,” said Stoilov pean club competition, gave way to century chess player from Poland at the tournament for his daughter ing to Tengrinews, this year for the tively and endangered FC Astana’s at the post-match press conference. Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv. The team Mieczyslaw Najdorf, whose best lasted up to six hours, significantly first time in his career she won goal defended by Nenad Eric with “It was a tough match and [I was relegated from the UEFA Eu- achievements came as an Argen- longer than usual four. the championship of Kazakhstan increasing intensity. The Serbian- am glad] we are going further. We ropa League following a 1-1 draw tine Miguel Najdorf after he had “I am glad that in the end she among women. born goalkeeper often had to save scored first, but to be honest we at home and 2-1 loss away.

win. We have a number of argu- ments in our favour. We have an experienced fighter who has long Team Kazakhstan to Play Russia in been in the World League, so we’ll do everything possible to ensure a positive result,” said Doskarayev. Russia won the Davis Cup in Davis Cup World Group Play-offs Paris in 2002, defeating France 3:2, Each of them can cause us prob- and four years later in Moscow, By Anuar Abdrakhmanov lems.” topping Argentina 3:2. The team Since 2007, Team Russia’s reached the tournament’s final ASTANA – The Davis Cup performance in the Davis Cup match three times (1994 in Mos- World Group play-off draw took World Group has been unstable. cow lost to Sweden 1-4; 1995 in place in London. The Kazakh The team reached the semi-finals Moscow, lost to the United States men’s national team learned it will once (2008, lost to Argentina 3-2), 2-3 and 2007 in Portland, lost to play its Russian counterparts Sept. made it to the quarter-finals twice the U.S. 1-4). Kazakhstan’s best re- 16-18 in an away match. (2009, lost to Israel 4-1; 2010, lost sult was reaching the quarterfinals. Russian Tennis Federation Pres- to Argentina 3-2) and twice failed The Davis Cup is the biggest ident Shamil Tarpishchev noted to reach beyond the first round international team event in men’s earlier if the Russians were the (2011, lost to Sweden 3-2; 2012, tennis. Held annually since 1900, hosts, the match would be played lost to Austria 3-2). it has been run by the International in Moscow. Team Russia recently Downgraded from the World Tennis Federation since 1979. made it to the World Group play- Group in 2013, the team has failed The Tennis Federation of Ka- offs by beating the Netherlands to return. In the meantime, Ka- zakhstan (TFK) also announced 4-1 in the second round match zakhstan has consistently played recently that the National Tennis of the Europe-Africa zone’s first in the elite division and since Centre in Astana will host the 18th group. If successful, the Kazakh 2011 has avoided relegation to President’s Cup (also known as national team will return to the the Asia/Oceania zone. Therefore, Astana Challenger) July 25-31 as elite division of the tournament. the Russian players will clearly be part of the Association of Tennis In an interview with The Astana well motivated to show their best Professionals (ATP) Challenger Times, Team Kazakhstan’s cap- against Kazakhstan. Tour and International Tennis tain Diaz Doskarayev commented “Few people like to play on the Federation’s (ITF) Women’s Cir- on the draw. Russian team, given their desire cuit. The President’s Cup is grow- “I can’t unambiguously say if and ambition to get into the World ing in popularity, as evidenced by the draw could be kinder for Ka- Group. Over the last three years, the annual increase in participants, zakhstan or not. Instead of Rus- Kazakhstan national tennis team. Russia was not represented in the noted the TFK press release. The sia it could be any of seven other World Group and now they have tournament drew approximately teams in the pot – Ukraine, Slo- rather deal with our planning and Davis Cup and has played very recently defeated Philipp Kohls- such a good opportunity. They 100 athletes from 30 countries in vakia, Chile, Mexico, Poland, training of our players and moti- well for the national team. I want chreiber, who was the second could not do it when they played 2015 and the total prize money Brazil, India or Uzbekistan. All vate ourselves to win.” to also note the young players, racket of the tournament with the at home against Spain, with Italy, this year is $125,000. are strong teams. Of course, we He added the opponent has a Karen Khachanov and Andrei prize pool of more than 460,000 but now they will once again play The Astana Masters 12 & under understand that we are expected strong lineup. Rublev, of whom Russian ten- euro (US$506,440). Russia has on their court, this time against President’s Cup and Astana Open to play a serious contender. We do “There is, first of all, the ex- nis has great expectations. Both other strong players too, like Kazakhstan. I can repeat, but we for amateur players will be held not need to pay too much atten- perienced Teimuraz Gabashvili, are very skilful and promising Evgeny Donskoy, Konstantin expect a heavy game. We are go- at the same time. Entrances to all tion to whom we are playing, but who is always involved in the players. In Kitzbuhel the former Kravchuk and Andrei Kuznetsov. ing to Russia with one goal – to matches will be free. B8 Nation&Capital capital

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Outdoor Public Pool Opens in Downtown Astana Photo by weproject.kz

By Dmitry Lee [those of] us who live in the capi- noon-eight p.m., Monday and 10 sive for a public pool,” said Aizhan daily) is the same price as the capi- The administration noted the tal,” he said. “I have a small busi- a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. The Makhmut. “Public pools should be tal pool. The swimming pool areas at pools are being cleaned every day ASTANA – A swimming area ness and work and life in Astana fee is 5,000 tenge ($14.60) for set at least three times cheaper! premium-class fitness clubs start at and have a filtration system to keep featuring three separate pools of can be tiresome. I often dream adults, 3,000 tenge ($8.70) for kids This is the price of a swimming around 10,000 tenge ($28). the water circulated at all times. various lengths and depths for about going swimming and that three-12 and free of charge for kids pool in a fitness and spa club, not The capacity of the central park The area has a volleyball court family enjoyment opened in early wasn’t available for us, but this under three. The price includes for a public swimming pool.” aqua area is 200 people. The pool and cafeteria with soft drinks and July in the capital’s central park. pool gives us that convenience. We towels, sunglasses and recliners By comparison, Sky Beach at Khan for infants and kids is 20-centi- snacks. Weather permitting, the “I knew a long time ago that the don’t need to travel to Borovoye or based on the “early bird gets the Shatyr costs 10,000 tenge ($28). The metres deep, the next one is 1.5 administration is planning to host pool would open and finally it has elsewhere to get some suntan.” worm” principle. promotional hour campaign (10:30 metres and the pool for adults is evening parties from 8 p.m.-11 opened and this is great news for The aqua park area is open “I think it is a little too expen- a.m.-1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. graduated to 2.5 metres. p.m. Canoeing and Kayaking Attract Astana’s Children veloping in the Kazakh capital, Belarus, where they are training School senior trainer Askhat Ka- and Youth Sports School num- volved in the sport by chance. By Zhazira Dyussembekova the nation’s canoeing and kayak- jointly with that nation’s team, liakparov. ber four. When the paddlers After three years of rowing the ing athletes Zoya Ananchenko, according to the akimat (city ad- Canoeing and kayaking are achieve high levels and can be- kayak, she moved to the canoe. ASTANA – Less than a month Inna Klinova and Sergey Tokar- ministration) press release. They attracting more and more city come members of the national “My friend brought me to row- remains until the Summer Olym- nitsky will participate in the will soon go to the Czech Repub- residents. About 100 young ath- team, they go to the Specialised ing. I started training just to main- pics in Rio. While not many Games. lic and then fly to Brazil, said letes are presently engaged in Advanced Athletic School. In- tain my health, but it turned out know that rowing sports are de- The athletes are currently in Specialised Advanced Athletic the sports, training at Children dividuals must be at least 23 to I became fully immersed in the join the school. sport and started to practice pro- The sports began to develop fessionally. We recently travelled in the capital in 2000, noted the to Slovakia to international com- press release. Children are able petitions and we also went to the to enrol starting at age 10 and Women’s Canoe Cup in France. classes are open for boys and Now we are preparing to go to girls. It takes around two-three Brest and then, according to the weeks to learn to stand in the ca- plan, we will prepare for the world noe or kayak. championship in Minsk among “They [children] come to us athletes born in 1998 and later. when they are toddlers and start When you are engaged in this to learn. It is very difficult to sport, you become so confident, learn the basics. A certain bal- strong and have to have a lot of ance is needed and the ability to power for it. Since the women’s keep that balance, both in the ca- distance in canoeing is 200 metres, noe and kayak. After a child has for me the main thing is to prepare mastered that, he prepares for for the 200 metres. My dream is to the first start,” said kayaking and go to the Olympics,” she said, ac- canoeing coach Evgeny Bezhnar. cording to the press release. During the school year train- Desire is not the only element ing is held five-six times a week, that plays an important role in increasing to eight-ten times a the professionals’ development week during the holidays. To and achievements. The input be strong and resilient, athletes of psychologists, nutritionists, must constantly be in good phys- massage therapists and other ical shape and add skiing, going professionals is vital, too. For to the gym and running to their example, each athlete has his or winter regime. her own diet; the average weight Aleksandra Kim, a 17-year for men should be between 85-

Photo credit: astana.gov.kz Photo credit: old master of sports, became in- 95 kilogrammes. New Project on Separate Waste Collection Launched Staff Report erations mode, the company will start implementing another project Starting in late July, a new pro- to collect waste paper. The organ- ject on separate collection of waste isers hope to gain the support of launches in Astana under the Asta- the citizens of Astana. na Tazartu company’s supervision, Furthermore, the Astana Tazartu reported the press service of the company decided to conduct a sur- company. vey among the citizens on the need The press announcement stated to practice separate waste collec- that the first phase of the project tion in Kazakhstan. will involve 50 residential com- The survey can be found on the plexes, where plastic trash con- official page of the company’s ac- tainers are going to be installed. count on Facebook and contains It is planned to include all 588 two questions: Are you ready to residential complexes of Astana, separate the garbage according to which is equal to 686 container its organic and inorganic form? sites by the end of the current year. Are you ready to prepare differ- Special transporting vehicles will ent packages for different types of be allocated to collect containers. trash and throw them in appropri- After the project enters its full op- ate containers?