+32° / +21°C Wednesday, July 13, 2016 No 13 (103) www.astanatimes.com Astana Celebrates 18th Birthday with President a Week of Arts, Sport, Craft Shows Congratulates Nation on Winning Seat on UN Security Council the world has faced an unprec- By Arnur Aubakirov edented scale of new security threats. We will make a signifi- ASTANA – President Nursul- cant contribution to finding so- tan Nazarbayev called Kazakh- lutions to global problems. Sta- stan’s election as non-permanent bility and security in the world member of the UN Security – that’s what we want for all our Council for 2017-2018 a “historic citizens,” Nazarbayev said in his achievement.” televised statement on June 29. “Kazakhstan’s election as a He also underlined that this is non-permanent member of the why Kazakhstan would take ad- UN Security Council is a his- vantage of its chance to make the toric achievement. This is not future more confident and pros- only our country’s success but perous for all. that of the entire sub region of “We intend to draw the global Central Asia, which had never community’s attention on our been represented in the body re- initiatives. They aim to build a sponsible for international peace world free from nuclear weapons and security. Kazakhstan was and from the virus of war and elected a member of the UN Se- conflicts. Kazakhstan will work curity Council for the next two to achieve this noble goal for the years. It will be a difficult period centenary of the United Nations in international relations and it in 2045. can be seen nowadays. In addi- tion to long-standing conflicts, Continued on Page A3 Chevron Approves By Zhazira Dyussembekova “A capital reflects the life of a people in Kazakhstan on the holi- The spirit of Astana weaves to- particular state, concentrating eve- day and wishes them success, hap- gether ancient traditions; the wis- ASTANA – This year, the capi- rything that is best in any country. piness and well-being. dom and creativity of the people; The capital is the backbone of eve- “The founding of the new capital $36.8 billion tal of Kazakhstan celebrated its the past, present and future of Ka- 18th birthday. The official holiday ry nation. Astana has become that is a golden page in the entire his- zakhstan. Our capital is like a mir- is July 6, but the city celebrated metropolis in Kazakhstan,” said tory of the independence of our ror reflecting the dramatic changes for more than a week. Guests and Kazakh President Nursultan Naz- Motherland. Astana for us is an in- that have occurred in our state, Tengiz Field residents could join the party by arbayev during a July 5 reception spiring symbol of unity, solidarity, economy and society during the attending any of the numerous dedicated to the Day of Capital, faith in our own strength, incred- years of independence,” he added. events throughout the city. adding that he congratulates all the ible opportunities for our people. Continued on Page B8 Expansion Project By Kamila Zhumabayeva son, according to a July 5 Chevron legal status of the Caspian Sea press release. was used as an official document ASTANA – A group of oil com- Tengizchevroil (TCO) began of the United Nations (UN) in panies led by Chevron have ap- exploring expansion under a new Five Caspian Foreign Ministers 1997 and to date remains consist- proved a $36.8 billion plan to boost Future Growth Project (FGP) in ent and unchanged. production at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz 2012 and the Tengiz expansion is Kazakhstan’s approach is based oil field, the largest oil field in the the biggest final investment deci- on the need to establish the territo- world, Reuters.com reports. The sion in the oil industry this year, Meet in Astana rial waters, fishing zones and com- field already accounts for more than the Chevron press release and Re- By Malika Orazgaliyeva ing Elmar Mammadyarov of Azer- the early 1990s, when the issue mon water space in the Caspian a third of Kazakhstan’s total crude uters.com state. baijan, Mohammad Javad Zarif of arose following the collapse of Sea in accordance with the provi- output. The first oil as a result of The project’s cost breaks down ASTANA – The foreign minis- Iran, Sergey Lavrov of Russia and the Soviet Union and the appear- sions of the 1982 United Nations new expansion is expected in 2022. to $27.1 billion for facilities, $3.5 ters of five Caspian Sea states are Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet ance of four new states on its Convention on the Law of the Sea “The Future Growth and Well- billion for wells and $6.2 billion set to meet in Astana July 13 to of Ministers and Foreign Minister shores. During the negotiation to ensure the political and econom- head Pressure Management Pro- for contingency and escalation. discuss the draft Convention on the of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov. process, Kazakhstan has fol- ic interests of the littoral countries. ject (FGP-WPMP) represents an Tengizchevroil General Direc- Legal Status of the Caspian Sea and Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Id- lowed a compromise approach Concerning delimitation of the excellent opportunity for the com- tor Ted Etchison said the project preparations for the fifth Caspian rissov is to host the meeting. that takes into account the inter- Caspian Sea bottom, Kazakh- pany. The project builds on a re- would be financed by a combina- stan adheres to the position that it Summit to be held in Kazakhstan. Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, ests of all riparian countries, ac- cord of strong performance at Ten- tion of funds from the company, should be divided among the litto- The Caspian Summit is to be at- Russia and Turkmenistan have cording to its foreign ministry. giz and will add value for Chevron contributions from partners and ral states on the areas within which tended by the foreign ministers of been negotiating the legal status For this reason, Kazakhstan’s po- and its stockholders,” said Chev- borrowing, Reuters writes. they have the sovereign right to ron Chairman and CEO John Wat- Continued on Page A5 the Caspian littoral states, includ- of the inland body of water since sition on the main aspects of the conduct exploration and develop- ment of the natural resources of the Caspian shelf. Earlier, Idrissov suggested it would be advantageous to carry out delimitation of the Caspian Fitch Ratings Sea in accordance with existing in- ternational methods and practices based on the agreement of neigh- bouring states, taking into account Affirms KazMunay generally-recognised norms of in- ternational law. On July 12, Idrissov held bi- lateral talks with Lavrov. They Gas at ‘BBB’ with discussed Kazakh-Russian coop- eration in the political, trade, eco- nomic, cultural and humanitarian spheres. Stable Outlook The ministers paid particular at- By Zhazira Dyussembekova programme in 2015, the state will tention to the interaction between over the medium term run NC the two countries in the interna- ASTANA – International rating KMG with a financial profile that tional arena in the framework of agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed gives it some standalone resilience Kazakhstan’s election to a non- National Company KazMu- to shocks,” the Fitch Ratings press permanent seat on the United Na- nayGas’s (NC KMG) Long-Term release stated. tions Security Council (UNSC) for Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Fitch stressed that the rating 2017-2018. Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB’ with a Sta- approach is mainly based on the In this context, Idrissov and Lav- ble Outlook, according to a June expectation that Kazakhstan “will rov discussed global and regional 30 press release. provide sufficient and timely tan- issues of mutual interest. The two “We rate National Company gible support to the group when also discussed cooperation within KazMunayGas on a top-down needed,” adding that “the absence international organisations and in- basis one notch below Kazakh- of an explicit state guarantee for tegration associations. stan (BBB/Stable), reflecting its a significant portion of KazMu- The Kazakh Foreign Ministry strong links to the Kazakh state. nayGas’s debt prevents full rating categorised the meeting as con- The support factored into this rat- alignment between Kazakhstan structive and reaffirming the stra- ing includes an expectation that, and NC KMG, despite their strong tegic and allied nature of Kazakh- in addition to the funds provided strategic and operational links.” Russian relations. for the company’s debt reduction Continued on Page A5

Inside Nation Economy&Business EDITORIALs OPINIONS NATION&CAPITAL Nazarbayev Visits Numerous Astana Facilities, Kazakhstan to Expand Export of Cars Kazakhstan Celebrates Historic Moment Abdukalikova: Astana Is Flagship of Golovkin to Fight Briton Kell Brook in Launches New Projects A2 to Russia, Central Asia A4 as UNSC Seat Secured A6 Kazakhstan’s Green Future A7 London September 10 B1 Parliament Addresses Financial Sector, New Local Plant Produces Pipes to Last Decision by Chevron, Partners to Expand Sarybay: Seven Stars Kazakhstan’s Caspian Coastline Offers Citizens’ Issues A2 Forever A5 Tengiz Is Sign of Hope for Oil Industry A6 of Kanat Saudabayev A7 Various Vacation Options B6

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NATIONAL Nazarbayev Visits Numerous Astana Facilities, news in brief The Ministry of Education and Science is planning to update Kazakh language textbooks, ac- Launches New Projects cording to its press service. Ka- zakh will be taught on the ba- sis of foreign language and the system will have several levels, from basic to advanced. The new methodology, tested as a pilot project in 40 national secondary schools, will be introduced in all schools in September. Professor and Doctor of Pedagogical Sci- ences Fauziya Orazbayeva said the textbooks proved their ef- ficiency in all aspects. Students began to speak and even adults can learn the language. Teachers are reportedly pleased with the new method.

Astana hosted the first interna- Photo credit: kazpravda.kz Photo credit: tional biennale of artists, as Ka- plified here, taking one to three ical engineering sector and speed tour of the capital by stopping at les and wheel sets and greenhouse zakhstan’s best masters of fine art By Kamila Zhumabayeva hours. We have built a logistics traffic development programme. the Olympic water sports centre complex raising Dutch roses. met with their foreign colleagues, centre on goods processing in The President noted the need to in the multifunctional Ice Palace. “A factory for producing wheel sets reported Kazakh TV. An exhibi- ASTANA – President Nursultan Astana which is already loaded further increase domestic produc- Viewing the young athletes’ show is a completely new and necessary tion of paintings by famous art- Nazarbayev visited June 30 and by 70 percent, the largest not just tion for enhancing the efficiency of on springboard, water polo and product that we have not produced in ists from France, Germany, Italy, was introduced to the work at the in Central Asia but also in Cauca- the country’s transport system. synchronised and speed swim- Kazakhstan. The main thing is that a Lebanon, Russia and Switzerland capital’s transport and logistics sus and Siberia. This is a big deal “I have visited a number of ming enabled him to fully assess very big percent of localisation, our was dedicated to the 25th anni- hub, GLB home construction fac- in our industrial and infrastruc- Astana’s facilities created during the centre’s capabilities. metal and cast iron, is being used versary of Kazakh independence tory, Tulpar Talgo factory, Olym- tural development programme,” the industrial development pro- The President continued the con- there and our developing railway in- and the upcoming EXPO 2017. pic Water Sports centre and Forte said Nazarbayev. gramme… Not only do we pro- ference by launching production of dustry plays an exceptional role. Ka- City residents and guests had the Bank’s new building. He launched The President was introduced to duce electric and diesel locomo- K5 ecological class motor fuel in zakhstan is becoming an East to West opportunity to visit the exhibition a number of projects during a tel- the work at the rebar and forming tives for the rail industry, but we Aksai, West Kazakhstan region, transportation hub. I congratulate and take part in the artists’ mas- econference dedicated to the in- plants and examined the exhibition also create modern cargo and pas- reported BNews.kz. He noted the you!” he said, according to Zakon.kz. ter classes. Astana Artists’ Union dustrialisation outcome summary pavilion at the GLB factory. He senger wagons. They are now used project was implemented with the Enterprise representatives not- held an open-air event July 3 on for the first half of 2016 on July 1. noted the need for broad use of the on passenger speed trains to vari- support of the Development Bank ed the factory will produce up to the Yessil River bank close to Ke- The head of state began with enterprise’s production capacities ous destinations. On the whole, the of Kazakhstan. 20,000 wheel pairs and 42,000 nessary Khan Monument. the hub’s performance and simpli- in implementing the state housing industrial park of Astana is devel- “We will be producing over railway axles per year. The green- fied customs processing zone. He programme. He also commented oping very dynamically. We attract 200,000 tonnes of high qual- house created 70 jobs, with prod- Kazakhstan will start produc- stressed the key role of the trans- on the plant’s social significance, investment to this technology park ity petrol, which will practically ucts to be exported to Russia, add- tion next year of various types port and logistics services market as it provides jobs for about 1,200 and create conditions for the suc- eliminate the region’s dependence ed the website. of satellites. One of the world’s in the country’s industrial develop- people. cessful implementing of projects. on fuel and lubricants import,” he The manufacturing capacity most up-to-date assembly and test ment. Nazarbayev was introduced to Thanks to this, the city’s economy said. of the oil production complex is centres, a design bureau and the “Representatives of foreign the work at Tulpar Talgo factory rises each year and the income to Nazarbayev also launched sever- 120,000 tonnes of product per national laboratory of space tech- economic activity were previ- and examined one of the passenger the budget increases,” said Naz- al facilities in Ekibastuz including year, which will fully meet Ka- nology will be constructed on 30 ously issuing documents in three wagons. He was updated on the arbayev. a modernised oil and fat factory, zakhstan’s demand in fats. The fa- hectares on Astana’s left bank. days, while this procedure is sim- growth rate of the railway mechan- The head of state concluded his production facility for railway ax- cility created 750 new jobs. Five high-tech spacecrafts are initially expected to be produced annually. Kazakh Space Agency Chairman Marat Nurguzhin said the state has entered the top 30 Parliament Addresses Financial Sector, Citizens’ Issues countries which have their own space technology and will have advanced development of these By Laura Tusupbekova systems in the future. In 2014, the country launched its own ASTANA – A joint meeting of Kazeosat-1 remote sensing satel- the two chambers of Parliament lite and there are currently eight took place June 30 under the chair- such devices in the Earth’s orbit. manship of Mazhilis speaker Nur- They provide full coverage not lan Nigmatulin. only of Kazakhstan, but the entire Summing up the outcomes of the planet, and deliver high resolu- sixth convocation of deputies, Nig- matulin noted the main priorities for tion satellite imagery. The launch their legislative work were defined of Kazeosat-2 and construction of by President Nursultan Nazarbayev ground-based satellite control has in his state-of-the-nation address created a complete space system “Kazakhstan in the New Global of remote sensing of the Earth. Reality: Growth, Reform, Develop- ment” delivered Nov. 30, 2015. The Kazakh National Choreog- The first meeting included three raphy Academy will open Sept. joint sessions of the chambers, 12 1 in Astana, reported Kazinform. full sessions of the Mazhilis and Three of four campus buildings six of the Senate. Forty-two draft have already been commissioned bills were reviewed, 18 of which and the main building will be remained from the last convoca- operational in November. Ap- tion. Seven of the bills were initi- proximately 1,600 children went ated by the deputies. through rigorous competition By the end of the session, the May 20-June 8, only 200 of whom Mazhilis approved 13 bills and were accepted. Director Gaukhar forwarded them to the Senate. Par- Aldambergenova said the selec- liament approved 12 bills and four tion panel paid special attention to have been already signed by the talented children from vulnerable President and entered into force. families and foster homes. There Nigmatulin mentioned the Law are plans for 118 students to pur- “On payments and payment sys- sue their bachelor’s degrees at the tems,” as well as ratification of tection and regional development ment to develop a package of leg- raise awareness among the popula- ing the role of deputies and deputy academy. several international treaties that and defence, law enforcement and islative initiatives in the next two tion concerning the need for laws groups in the legislative process support the priorities of Kazakh information security, said Nigma- months in the fields of combating aimed at the country’s sustain- will be also introduced to the Par- A kindergarten was built by foreign policy and are aimed at tulin. terrorism and extremism, traffick- able development will be the most liament’s order. Tengizchevroil in Atyrau under strengthening cooperation with He also centred on the deputies’ ing, sale and storage of weapons, important part of the work, said Talking about the current eco- the Igilik charitable programme, foreign countries and international work to strengthen inter-parlia- control of ​​migration and religious Nigmatulin. He added they will nomic environment in the world, according to Kazinform. The organisations in the financial sec- mentary cooperation, develop par- associations. provide a rigid, systematic and Nigmatulin emphasised the fact company cooperates closely with tor, as well as regulating certain liamentary diplomacy and promote “We look forward to introducing effective monitoring of compli- that the feature of Kazakhstan’s the Atyrau region administra- aspects in the framework of the the nation’s international initia- these bills to the Parliament by the ance with the law to implement the way means that even in the most tion. The kindergarten, commis- CIS (Commonwealth of Independ- tives. beginning of the next session. The President’s orders. difficult situations there is always a sioned in the region under the ent States) countries and Eurasian “The fact that Kazakhstan was members of both houses of Parlia- Speaking about cooperation with promise for new opportunities. By programme, is designed for 280 space. Certain realisation issues elected a non-permanent member ment are ready for coordinated work the government, the chairman said following a concrete plan of action, children. Regional Akim (Gov- concerning the Nurly Zhol state of the United Nations Security with the government in order to representatives of the executive the nation can be led to success. ernor) Nurlan Nogayev said the programme, along with develop- Council proves the increasing au- ensure the legal framework for the branch are expected to take respon- “During the previous 25 years, kindergarten, with comfortable ing the health care system, agrarian thority and the role of our coun- maintenance of national security, de- sibility to beneficially cooperate Kazakhstan was moving towards a bedrooms and activity rooms, a sector, local police and instituting try in international relations. This fence of peace and secure existence with deputies and ensure the intro- better future in accordance with the playground, canteen, music hall private judicial enforcement, ap- event is a truly historic occasion. of our citizens,” said Nigmatulin. duction of high-quality legislation. strategic plan of the Kazakh Presi- and sports hall, is a great gift for peared to be the focus of the parlia- During the past 25 years, the coun- The coming session will focus In order to improve Parliament’s dent and the current period is no ex- Atyrau residents. mentarians’ attention. try has evolved from the new mem- on effective legal support for the informational transparency, direct ception. Today, we have a compre- During the first session, the dep- ber of this influential international 100 Concrete Steps programme. online broadcasting of Senate and hensive anti-crisis programme and Prime Minister Karim Massi- uties devoted considerable time to organisation to the country that Specific Mazhilis deputies will be Mazhilis sessions will resume in a set of structural reforms which mov assessed the quality of resto- addressing specific issues raised can participate in the work of its appointed for all the adopted bills fall when the chambers return to provide an adequate response to the ration works on the northern part by the country’s population. Both highest governing body. This deci- concerning implementation of the work. They will be available on the challenges of the new global reality of the Aral Sea during his business chambers reviewed 115 deputy re- sion was a sign of recognition of five institutional reforms. They Parliament website. and will ensure sustainable growth trip to Kyzylorda region, reported quests addressed to the government President Nazarbayev and his con- will monitor the enactment process “The deputies of both chambers of the national economy in the dif- Pm.kz. He viewed implementation and other central government bod- tribution to nuclear disarmament, and, if necessary, proactively pro- are ready for the dialogue, interest- ficult geopolitical situation. As a of the second stage of the project ies. The appeals concerned a wide dialogue between civilisations and pose measures for further improve- ed in contact with representatives result, we will not only overcome on regulation of the Syrdarya riv- range of topics: the industrial-inno- cultures and support of trust be- ment. The general monitoring will of civil society and the media and new challenges, but also become erbed and preserving the northern vative development of the econo- tween the countries and peoples of be executed by the chairmen of the are ready to discuss any topic, any strong and more competitive after part of the sea. Massimov took part my and finance; banking system; the world,” said Nigmatulin. relevant Mazhilis committees. issues of concern of our citizens to- the crisis is over,” said Nigmatulin. in a meeting which also touched implementing state educational During the meeting, he added the The active participation of day,” added Nigmatulin. The parliamentary recess will on restoration issues of the hydro- programmes; health and social pro- head of state ordered the govern- Mazhilis and Senate deputies to Changes aimed at strengthen- last from July 1-Aug. 31. economic infrastructure. A3 eurasia&world

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EXTERNAL news in brief President Congratulates Nation on Kazakhstan’s foreign trade turn- over amounted to $18.23 billion in January–April 2016, 29.8 percent less than in the same period in Winning Seat on UN Security Council 2015, Ranking.kz reports. Mutual Continued from Page A1 food security. These are all vital issues “The election to the UN Secu- ues of peace and cooperation. I am building a secure and prosperous trade with countries of the Eura- that everyone is concerned about,” the rity Council is a deserved success sure that our country would wor- future. I would like to congratulate sian Economic Union (EAEU) We will deal with the promotion of President of Kazakhstan stressed. of the people of Kazakhstan,” the thily fulfill the honourable mission the people of Kazakhstan on this dropped 1.4 times and accounted anti-terrorism initiatives I put forward Nazarbayev also noted that partici- President continued. of ensuring representation in the important event in the year of the for $3.62 billion during the period. during the 70th session of the UN pation in resolving modern key prob- “We are grateful to all countries UN Security Council. This will be 25th anniversary of independence Kazakhstan’s exports, of which 72 General Assembly in 2015. Kazakh- lems provides Kazakhstan with op- that voted for the candidacy of Ka- another historic step on the way to of our country. This is a worthy percent were fuel and energy prod- ucts, decreased by 31.2 percent to stan will also give impetus to resolv- portunities to develop relationships zakhstan as a responsible state ca- becoming one of the most devel- event to rejoice for our country,” $11.03 billion for the period. The ing the issues of water, energy and with many countries and regions. pable of promoting common val- oped countries of the world and he concluded. state’s exports have been affected by the record global decline in oil prices in early 2016. Kazakhstan’s imports decreased by 27.7 per- cent and reached $7.21 billion in January–April 2016 in comparison FM Outlines Priorities Following Historic with the same period in 2015. Kazakh President Nursultan Election to UN Security Council for 2017-2018 Nazarbayev spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan prepared to a play positive role to to bring practical information and and Sweden vied for two seats By Malika Orazgaliyeva by phone July 5, the press service resolve this very complex crisis,” the advantages of the country’s bid from Western Europe. Sweden was of the Akorda reports. The Turk- he said. to the international community in elected, while the Netherlands and ASTANA – Following Kazakh- ish president congratulated Naz- Idrissov underlined that Thai- order to obtain support from the Italy decided to split the seat and stan’s election to a non-permanent arbayev on the Oraza Ait Holiday land, the competitor from the widest possible range of UN mem- sit on it for one year each as none seat on the United Nations Securi- and Astana Day. The presidents Asian-Pacific group, mounted an ber states. was able to win in the five rounds ty Council (UNSC) for a two-year discussed the priority directions of exemplary campaign and noted Under the UN Charter, the Se- of voting. term starting Jan. 1, 2017, Kazakh Kazakh-Turkish cooperation and the country is a great neighbour of curity Council has the primary The newly-elected countries will Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov outlined ways to increase interac- Kazakhstan in regional and global responsibility for international replace Angola, Malaysia, New made comments to the media June tion in the trade, economic and affairs. peace and security, with all UN Zealand, Spain and Venezuela. 28 on the country’s priorities and member states required to comply investment spheres. Erdogan high- The Central Asian region is a The Security Council has 15 goals. young one on the political map, with council decisions, accord- lighted his readiness to continue members. The five permanent The minister thanked all the but still has a great history, he add- ing to the UN News Centre. The members, each with the power of dialogue and close joint work on delegations for their vote of con- ed. The region has much to offer council’s 10 non-permanent seats veto, are China, France, Russia, expanding bilateral relations. fidence and rendered trust, as well and Kazakhstan will bring its pri- are allocated according to a rota- the United Kingdom and the Unit- as noted the Kazakh delegation orities to the UN agenda. tion pattern set by the assembly A book titled “The Words that ed States. The other current non- is very proud to be the first Cen- When asked what Kazakhstan in 1963 to ensure a proportionate Changed the World” was pre- permanent members are Egypt, tral Asian country to serve on the will add to the UN discussion representation over time from the sented in Moscow, with Charge Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uru- UNSC. concerning the development of different parts of the world: five guay. d’Affaires of the Embassy of Ka- Regarding the contributions Ka- landlocked countries, Idrissov said from African and Asian states, The Security Council is respon- zakhstan in Russia Marat Syzdyk- zakhstan is planning to make to the main feature is the expansion one from Eastern European states, ov, President of the Russian State UNSC discussions, Idrissov spoke of connectivity lines through the two from Latin American states sible for determining the existence University for the Humanities about the four proprieties of Ka- has friendly relations with both huge Eurasian space. and two from Western European of a threat against peace and re- Efim Pivovar and Director Gen- zakhstan’s programme – energy Ukraine and Russia. “Kazakhstan contributed a lot in and other states. sponding to an act of aggression. eral of TASS news agency Mikhail security, nuclear disbarment and When we have been asked to this direction. We fully support the The General Assembly members It is charged with finding peaceful Gusman taking part in the event. non-proliferation, water energy give our advice, we have always connectivity initiatives of China. voted by secret ballot June 28 for means to settle a conflict or dispute The book includes speeches by 45 and food security. been happy to give this advice. We are part of the Eurasian Eco- five seats divided by geographic between states. In some cases, the outstanding people from different Highlighting Kazakhstan’s role We fully support the Normandy nomic Union (EAEU), which car- grouping – three from Africa and council can resort to sanctions or epochs of history, from Confu- as a mediator in the Ukrainian format for Ukraine and believe ries a lot of potential to develop the Asia-Pacific region, one from even authorise the use of force to cius to George Washington to An- conflict, Idrissov was asked if the that the only way to bring long- Eurasian connectivity lines to the Eastern Europe and one from Latin maintain or restore international drei Sakharov. The first words of nation is ready to continue its part, wanted peace to Ukraine is to north, east, south and west. There- America and the Caribbean. peace and security. the book are dedicated to Kazakh taking into account Ukraine and meticulously implement the fore, we will be promoting this Bolivia and Ethiopia, neither The Security Council also makes President Nursultan Nazarbayev Russia are both members of the Minsk agreements. We took part agenda to the UNSC in the context facing competition, were chosen recommendations to the General and his decision to close the Semi- UNSC now. in producing the Minsk One and of our developmental efforts,” he by their regional groups. Kazakh- Assembly regarding the appoint- palatinsk Nuclear Test Site. “Kazakhstan has never tried Minsk Two agreements. When said. stan was selected over Thailand ment of the Secretary-General and to take a role of mediator in the there is an opportunity to present Since June 2010, Kazakh diplo- for the seat reserved for Asia Pa- admission of new UN members, TV projects by the Khabar Ukrainian conflict. Our country ourselves, Kazakhstan will be mats have made consistent efforts cific, while Italy, the Netherlands according to un.org. Agency were presented at MIP- COM, the largest TV market ex- hibition, Kazakh TV reports. The major television event in Cannes brought together major compa- nies in the television industry, in- Peaceful Foreign, Domestic Policy Led to Kazakhstan’s cluding the BBC, ABC, Canal+, Warner Bros., Discovery and oth- ers. First Deputy Chairwoman of Khabar Agency Almagyl Ah- Election to UN Security Council, Minister Says metzhanova said the main task of mote this ambition. In this regard, the company is to present content By Aiman Turebekova we invite leading parliamentarians from Kazakhstan and bring it to and prominent politicians, as well the international market. She is ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign as religious leaders and civil so- sure that the company has already Minister Erlan Idrissov answered ciety representatives from around succeeded in this. Khabar Agency questions at the Central Commu- the world, to the conference to dis- presented top-rated television pro- nication Service (CCS) briefing cuss further steps mankind needs jects at the exhibition. Khabar’s July 5 devoted to Kazakhstan’s to take to advance meaningfully Director of the Programme Direc- non-permanent membership in the towards global nuclear non-prolif- UN Security Council (UNSC) for torate Sandugash Rakhimzhanova eration and disarmament,” he said. 2017–2018. said that TV experts from Korean, Michael Møller, Deputy Sec- “I firmly believe that the main Arab and European TV companies retary General of the United Na- reason of our victory links closely are interested in Kazakhstan’s cul- tions and Director-General of the with a number of deep and mean- ture and Kazakh TV content. UN Office at Geneva, Lassina ingful global and regional initia- Zerbo, Executive Secretary of the tives of President of Kazakhstan Kazakhstan has ratified a con- Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Nursultan Nazarbayev, as well as vention with Saudi Arabia on the objective recognition of the Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) and avoiding double taxation, Kazakh country’s achievements in socio- other influential figures have con- TV reports. The agreement will economic development and the firmed their desire to participate create additional conditions for implementation of a constructive in the conference. It is expected investment as well. Trade turno- internal and external policy,” the also that The ATOM Project and ver between Kazakhstan and Saudi minister said. its honorary ambassador Karipbek Arabia reached $268 million in Kuyukov will participate in the He noted Kazakhstan’s activi- ortcom.kz Photo credit: the past 10 years and amounted event. ties in the Security Council dur- Idrissov emphasised while the best impact on the country and on tourism. Due to the warming to $16 million in 2015. Refined ing 2017-2018 will be based on The last question was about a copper and copper alloys are Ka- membership in the Security Coun- region. of Russian-Turkish relations, the technical part of Kazakhstan’s priorities such as realising Naz- cil is designed to address key is- Idrissov was also asked about tourism flow will be rehabilitated; zakhstan’s main export products to arbayev’s anti-nuclear and anti- membership, specifically regard- Saudi Arabia; Kazakhstan imports sues of peace and security, it also the Nagorno Karabakh issue. however, we are preparing an of- ing staff members who will serve terrorist initiatives announced at provides new opportunities to “The problem is complicated. ficial statement regarding security pharmaceuticals and plastic from the 70th session of the UN Gen- in New York and at the ministry. develop Kazakhstan’s coopera- The UN and the OSCE (Or- of our people abroad and will pro- the country. eral Assembly and reflected in his “Two years ago we created a tion with the council’s permanent ganisation for Security and Co- vide recommendations on visiting manifesto “The World. The 21st special group, a so-called ‘task and non-permanent members operation in Europe) approved some countries,” he said. The number of Chinese compa- Century.” The post will also pro- force,’ that consists of well-pre- relevant resolutions and efforts The minister further shared nies operating in Kazakhstan in- vide the opportunity to focus on to strengthen cooperation with pared and well-educated diplo- creased by 35 percent over the last seeking solutions to the existing traditional foreign partners and to find a peaceful solution to the that the Senate of the Kazakh mats. However, we will provide three years, Kazinform reports. problems between the major pow- cultivate relationships with new Nagorno Karabakh conflict such Parliament, in partnership with training for our diplomats in coop- The chiefs of the Kazakhstan Insti- ers and long-standing conflicts, partners in Oceania, sub-equato- as the Minsk group, co-chaired the Ministry of Foreign Affairs eration with the UN to teach them tute for Strategic Studies reported primarily in Eurasia, Idrissov said. rial Africa, Latin America and the by France, the Russian Federation and Parliamentarians for Nuclear all aspects of the work within the that the gross inflow of foreign Another important premise of Caribbean. and the United States. I think there Non-Proliferation and Disarma- organisation,” Idrissov said. investments to Kazakhstan from Kazakhstan’s position is promot- When questioned about the im- is no need to search for new me- ment (PNND), will present the Kazakhstan will join Bolivia, China totalled more than $10 bil- ing global partnership for food, pact of the election on the coun- diators in resolving the conflict. conference “Building a Nuclear Ethiopia and Sweden for a two- lion in 2010–2015. China ranks water, energy and nuclear security try’s national prestige, the Min- The main challenge is to provide a Weapon-Free World” Aug. 28-29 year term beginning Jan. 1, 2017, fourth in the ranking of states in- in the various regions of the world. ister stated the image component clear implementation of these ar- in Astana. becoming the first Central Asian vesting in Kazakhstan’s economy. The involvement of the interna- was not the leading aim of the Ka- rangements,” he said. “President Nazarbayev has an country to be elected to the Se- In the beginning of 2016, 2,500 tional community in solving Cen- zakh bid. The UNSC is the most He also responded to a query audacious dream to make the curity Council. Election to the companies with Chinese partici- tral Asian problems in the fields powerful and influential body in about the recent terror attacks in world nuclear-free by the 100th UNSC is a vote of confidence in pation were registered in Kazakh- of regional security, combating the UN with the responsibility of Medina and Istanbul and the in- anniversary of the UN (in 2045). Kazakhstan, showing the interna- stan, according to Kazakhstan’s terrorism and extremism as well protecting world peace and securi- fluence of those terrible events on This is a tremendously difficult tional community the country is Ministry of National Economy. as urgent economic and environ- ty. He noted sitting on the Security tourism. task. Nevertheless, we know his a good and stable partner, experts More than 500 of them are joint mental issues are also among the Council will enable Kazakhstan to “Terrorism is a global threat unique ability to achieve goals. both in the country and outside Kazakh-Chinese companies. country’s main priorities. shape the agenda and decisions for with global effects that impact We hope that we will actively pro- have said. A4 economy

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economy Kazakhstan to Expand Export of Cars news in brief Kazakhstan’s agricultural output for the first quarter of 2016 totalled 193 billion tenge (US$574 mil- to Russia, Central Asia lion), reported Energyprom.kz. The Kassymbek, according to Kapital. physical volume index grew by 2.9 By Kamila Zhumabayeva kz. percent, which is considered to be Over five months, 2,636 vehicle a positive signal in the current eco- ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans units totaling 16.9 billion tenge nomic situation. By the end of the to begin exporting cars to Rus- (US$50.1 million) were produced quarter, the agricultural share of the sia and Central Asian countries in the country, according to KazA- total GDP reached 2.1 percent. In the over the next several years. Car vtoProm, Kazakhstan’s automo- first quarter of 2015, that share was production in the country will be tive industry union. About 1,199 only 1.9 percent. The growth output localised by 50 percent, mean- automobiles (including freight in the agricultural sector has signifi- ing at least 50 percent of their transport and bus appliances) to- cantly outpaced last year’s growth. components will be produced talling 5.3 billion tenge (US$15.7 The first rate reached 4.1 percent locally, in the next three to four million) were produced in May year to year, while the second ac- years, said Kazakh Minister of 2016, the news website writes. counted for 1.2 percent year to year. Investment and Development Based on the results of May this The sector’s share of the GDP grew Zhenis Kassymbek during a July year, output volume of passenger accordingly, from 4.2 percent in 1 meeting on the outcomes of in- cars has almost doubled relative to 2014 to 4.7 percent in 2015. dustrialisation for the first half April 2016 figures, amounting to of the year. 1,072 units and showing growth Kazakhstan occupies 77th place Russian expert Sergei Mochalov of 95 percent, the Kapital.kz report this year among 160 countries of points out the automotive industry says. the world, according to the Logis- in Kazakhstan was hit hard last Thus amidst the respective in- tics Performance Index, a ranking year due to the global economic dicator of 2015, the production of calculated by the World Bank. The crisis. Factories had to revise oper- passenger cars increased by 6.3 position is 11 spots higher com- ating formats and modes, however, percent in May 2016. The pro- pared to 2014, reported the Min- production figures are recovering duction of lorries at Kazakhstan’s istry for Investment and Develop- ment press service. The nation is and enterprises are working with enterprises has grown by 35 per- ahead of such Commonwealth of the same load, according to Ispf. cent relative to last year’s figures Independent States (CIS) countries ru. and amounted to 556 units over as Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, The fluctuating tenge rate only five months from the beginning Belarus and Kyrgyzstan. The in- complicated the situation, sug- of the year, according to the news dicator measures the efficiency of gesting the need to reduce the de- report. supply chains in international trade pendence of car production on the Mochalov expressed confidence and is assessed every two years. currency rate by developing the that exporting Lada Kalina and industry and attracting new inves- Lada Granta cars assembled in The Kazakh construction sector tors, the website says. Kapital.kz Photo credit: Kazakhstan to Mongolia, Russia has retained its investment attrac- “No lesser than 200,000 units and Central Asia will have posi- achieving 50 percent localisation and the start of car exports to Rus- at an exhibition that first export de- tiveness, according to Kazakh TV. production by 2025 is being tive economic and integration out- The average investment growth rate planned in car manufacturing, in the nearest three or four years sia and Central Asia. You now saw liveries will begin this year,” said comes, Ispf.ru reports. in fixed assets reached 8.1 percent from 2011-2015. Investments in construction and installation works for long distances 12.8 percent and rose by 12.8 percent reaching 3.6 tickets for busses got 6.2 percent trillion tenge (US$10.7 billion) in Inflation Rate for First Half more expensive. 2015, while in 2011 the amount In the sphere of housing and reached only 2.2 trillion tenge communal services, tariffs for sew- (US$6.5 billion). The highest in- ers increased 19.8 percent, garbage vestment growth rate in construction of 2016 was 4.6 Percent collection 11.8 percent, cold wa- was recorded in 2014 and amounted ter 8 percent, central heating 7.2, to 20.5 percent. In the previous year, flower oil 8.1 percent. Prices for dergartens 6.3 percent, restaurants dressing and personal institutions it totalled 7.4 percent. Growth rate Staff Report electricity – 4.9, gas transported bakeries and flour products have and hotels 3.6 percent. In the area services 2.3 percent. in the spring was 29.3 percent. increased 5.3 percent and for the of recreation,​​ entertainment and Prices for travellingby air trans- through the distribution networks ASTANA – The inflation rate in poultry 4.5 percent. culture they rose 3.5 percent, hair- port increased 14.6 percent, by rail 4.8 and hot water 4.3 percent. Kazakhstan for the first six months The average solvency level in Egg prices decreased 15.8 per- of 2016 was 4.6 percent, according the Kazakh banking sector is grow- cent, raw milk got cheaper by 6.5 to the press service of the Kazakh ing, reported Kazakh TV. The share Ministry of National Economy. percent and fresh vegetables by 6 of liquid assets, including money, Food prices increased 5 percent, percent. precious metals, correspondent ac- non-food items 4.7 percent and The increase in prices for phar- counts, deposits in other banks, re- paid services 4.1 percent. Since the maceutical products was 12.9 per- quirements for the central bank and beginning of the year, prices have cent, household appliances 7.9 per- securities, reached 21 percent in increased for potatoes by 34.9 per- cent, glass and ceramic products April. The amount of liquid assets cent, cereals by 24.4 percent, black – 7.2 percent, goods of personal in second-tier banks (STBs) total tea by 18 percent, sugar by 13.6 use 7 percent, detergents 6.8 per- assets decreased to 15-16 percent percent, bread by 11.6 percent, cent. Prices for textiles increased during the last five years. The share processed vegetables and cans by 5.6 percent, cars 5.4 percent, cloth- of Kazakhstan’s ten largest banks 9.3 percent. ing and footwear 4.6 percent, and also increased in the last year in the Prices for fresh fruit increased furniture and household goods 2.9 liquid assets sector. In the begin- 8.9 percent, for confectionery percent. ning of 2016, the share of the top products 8.8 percent, for soft The price level for healthcare ten banks in volume of STB liquid drinks 8.6 percent and for sun- services rose 7.3 percent, for kin- assets accounted for 67 percent against 54 percent a year earlier.

Kazakhstan’s large and medium processing enterprises are seeing growth, reported Khabar TV. In- Kazakhtelecom dustrial companies increased the amount of tax payments, which reached 188 billion tenge (US$559 million) from January-March. The Announces New number is almost three times higher than the same period in the previ- ous year. In monetary terms, the in- crease amounted to 40 billion tenge Major Shareholder (US$119 million). Experts noted the large manufacturing sector showed a slowdown in tax collection last year, as 56 billion tenge (US$167 Ahead of Possible million) less was paid to the budget.

First Credit Bureau presented IPO an analysis of the mortgage mar- ket in the state in the first half of The deal was made “in or- the year, according to kursiv.kz. der to improve the transparency Since the beginning of 2016, the and ownership structure of Ka- total outstanding debt related to zakhtelecom in preparation for a mortgage loans decreased by 0.7 possible IPO.” percent and amounted to 1.34 tril- At the end of 2015, Klebanov lion tenge (US$4 billion). The av- was 28th on Kazakhstan’s Forbes erage debt per borrower at the end list of the 50 wealthiest business of May reached 6.6 million tenge Staff Report people in the country. He owns a (US$19,620), a 3.3 percent reduc- third of the Central-Asian Power- tion compared to the beginning of ASTANA – Sobrio Limited Energy Company (CAPEC), 33 the year. The average loan size for has bought a 24.47 percent stake percent of the CAPEC Invest- the period also decreased by 4.6 in national telecom operator Ka- ment Group, 24.7 percent of Ka- percent, accounting for 6.2 mil- zakhtelecom, the Kazakhstan zgiproneftetrans Holding, 19.2 lion tenge (US$18,430). The ratio Stock Exchange (KASE) reported. percent of the Investment Fund of loans to the number of borrow- “Sobrio Limited became a new of Risky Investments CAPEC ers has increased slightly during major shareholder of Kazakhtele- Invest, STV channel, the Ten- the period and amounted to 1.06. com as a result of the transaction grinews news portal, the Alash The credit load per borrower rose made within the same group and Ainasy newspaper, the Tengri slightly compared to the results acquired a stake from its affiliates FM and Zhuldyz FM radio chan- of 2015. By the end of May, out- – companies including Bodam B.V. nels and part of KazAir Jet. In standing debt on mortgage loans and Deran Services B.V. from the 2016, Klebanov sold the Seven in foreign currency amounted to Netherlands. Alexander Klebanov TV channel to Kenes Rakishev, 380 billion tenge (US$1.1 billion) is the owner of these three compa- a prominent investor and fellow and decreased by 7.9 percent com- nies,” said a KASE statement. member of the Forbes list. pared to the beginning of the year. A5 Business

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BUSINESS news in brief Fitch Ratings Affirms KazMunayGas at ‘BBB’ The number of ATM networks in the state decreased by almost 5 per- cent from January-May compared to the same period last year, report- with Stable Outlook ed ranking.kz. Half of the ATMs are concentrated in four areas: Al- Continued from Page A1 growing only from 2017 due to this leverage over the next year. If maty (19.3 percent), Astana (10.7 Brent prices rising to $45 per barrel by the middle of 2017 there is no percent), Karaganda (8 percent) “NC KMG’s 2015 performance in 2017 and $55 per barrel in 2018. clear path to deleveraging towards and East Kazakhstan region (7.8 in upstream, downstream and The acquisition of KazMu- 5x then negative rating action – an percent). In May, approximately pipeline transportation was weak, nayGas’s 50 percent stake in Outlook revision or downgrade – 15 million credit cards were in cir- mainly due to sharply lower Brent, Kashagan BV by the Samruk Kazy- would be likely.” culation and the number of bank high costs and lower dividends na Sovereign Wealth Fund was as- In 2016–2017, lower payouts card holders totalled 13.9 million. from joint ventures. The com- sessed by Fitch as “evidence of the from Tengizchevroil (TCO) and The volume of transactions in May pany’s Fitch-calculated EBITDA tangible state support already incor- other joint ventures are expected increased by 22.8 percent to 827.9 (earnings before interest, taxes, porated into NC KMG’s ratings.” due to lower Brent, weaker cash billion tenge (US$2.5 billion) com- depreciation and amortisation) Fitch also forecasts that in 2016– generation and TCO’s multi- kapital.kz Photo credit: pared to the same period last year. dropped by 65 percent and divi- 2017, the company’s “funds from billion dollar expansion plans. we assume will occur in 2017,” rate will be 360 tenge per dollar in dends from joint ventures by about operations (FFO)-adjusted gross “We forecast no dividends from said the press release. 2016, 340 tenge in 2017, 320 tenge The mobile banking market in 40 percent, resulting in negative leverage will be above 10x, and if Kashagan over the rating period Fitch’s key assumptions regard- in 2018 and 300 thereafter; as well Kazakhstan has become more and free cash flow (FCF) of 261 billion this is sustained we would expect as NC KMG will start repaying ing the rating include that Brent as stagnant oil and gas production, more popular and experts predict tenge (US$1.2 billion) in 2015.” to widen the notching down from its debt related to the Kashagan oil prices will be $35 per barrel in no dividends from Kashagan in within a few years the growth in Fitch forecasts that the compa- the sovereign. We expect manage- acquisition after the project starts 2016, $45 in 2017, $55 in 2018 and 2017–2019 and no significant as- this financial services field will ny’s upstream EBITDA will start ment to take clear steps to reduce commercial oil production, which $65 thereafter; that the exchange set disposals in 2016–2019. be in the range of 30-40 percent, reported Kazakh TV. Experts think Kazakh citizens’ passion for high-tech gadgets, a growing con- fidence in online commerce and cashless payments are among the New Local Plant Produces Pipes to Last Forever main trends boosting this market. cently introduced new directions main competitive advantages of Capital Bank Kazakhstan Chair- By Azamat Syzdykbayev of supplies like Aktobe, Aktau their pipes, including their low man Gani Uzbekov said the state and Kyzylorda,” explained head cost, high quality and key physical is among the top eight countries ASTANA – Kazakhstan has es- of Amitech’s Implementation De- and mechanical properties. in the number of active SIM cards tablished a large-scale production partment Nariman Sharafutdinov. “We recycle 3,000 tonnes of PVC per 100 people. Kazakhstan ranks of plastic pipes used for water sup- Moletech Astana LLP is another annually, which is equal to 6,000 first in the Commonwealth of In- ply, as pressure pipes for hydroe- manufacturer of PVC pipes and polyethylene pipes. Our main cli- dependent States (CIS) and has lectric power plants, and in pump- supplies Kazakhstan and the Com- ents are Gorvodokanal and produc- entered the top three in mobile ing stations, aqueducts and other monwealth of Independent States tion companies,” said Omuraliyev. broadband Internet distribution. irrigation systems. (CIS). These pipes are made of Due to the heat treatment of the The level of cashless payments in- According to Amitech Asta- the same material used to produce material, the PVC molecules are creased from 10 to 15 percent. na LLP Director General Ulan plastic windows. converted to a specific grid with Sarsenkulov, the company has cre- “Our pipes are made of poly- very strong physical and mechani- In May, the volume of invest- ated more than 900 kilometres of vinyl chloride [PVC] based on cal properties. Common sewer ments in the communication ser- pipes of different diameters. The The bank has allocated more China. However, the domestic product molecular orientation technology pipes are very fragile, while it is vices sector totalled 19.5 billion plant supplies not only the domes- than $10 million to run the com- share in general production composes brought to us from Spain. This impossible to break new pipes tenge (US$58 million), 36.4 per- tic market but also exports pipes pany, and the debt owed to the 87 percent. The number includes la- technology was invented in 2010. down. There is no expiration date cent lower than the previous year, to neighbouring countries like Uz- bank was entirely paid off in 2010. bour force and silica sand extracted in The pipes are used for water sup- for these pipes: while the seals and reported energyprom.kz. Experts bekistan and Tajikistan. In 2011, the company received the Kazakhstan. Furthermore, all tangible ply and drainage. The pipes are 90 erasers need to be changed every say there is currently a fierce com- “This year, our company has pro- Altyn Sapa Presidential award in and intangible assets of our company to 315 millimetres,” said director 100 years, the pipes themselves petition between mobile operators duced more than seven kilometres the nomination “The Best Enter- are also domestic,” said Sarsenkulov. of the plant Aibek Omuraliyev. will continue serving. for consumer preferences due to of pipes worth over $5 million. Our prise for Production Purposes.” The management of the enter- Half the plant’s production is Omuraliyev also mentioned that saturation of the communication company is a domestic commodity “The enterprise is part of the Ami- prise is planning to begin export- oriented toward external markets raw materials are supplied by the services market. Kazakhtelecom producer, which started operating antit holding, which includes 35 ing products to Russia, Georgia, and half to domestic needs. The Russian Rusvinil company. The and Tele2 Group agreed to merge in 2005. The project received fi- plants. Our work is based on Norwe- Armenia and Azerbaijan. main export destinations are Cen- plant is cooperating with a Rus- their mobile operator subsidiaries. nancial support under the State gian Flowtite technology. The raw Seventy percent of the com- tral Siberia and the Central Asian sian partner because of the cost A joint statement noted the action Programme for Accelerated Indus- materials are purchased only from pany’s products are allocated for region. It is also planned to expand benefit, as it is profitable to do that will strengthen the market position trial and Innovative Development companies accredited in our main of- export and 30 percent for the do- exports to the northern regions of given the exchange rate among the of both companies and provide through the Kazakh Development fice in Norway. The tar is imported mestic market. the Caucasus and China. national currencies of Kazakhstan consumers with new opportunities Bank,” said Sarsenkulov. from Poland and the fibreglass from “In Kazakhstan, we have re- Omuraliyev also stressed the and Russia. for improved mobile services.

The Kazakh banking sector hit a new record in equity capital, reaching 2.6 trillion tenge (US$7.7 billion) at the end of April, accord- Kazzinc: Human Capital as Key Competitive Advantage ing to Ranking.kz. After a slight in 2015), refined Lead (119,805 the efforts of hundreds of teams and Kazakhstan region. A joint project the acquisition of domestic goods decrease of 44 billion tenge in By Yerbolat Uatkhanov June 2015, the total equity capi- t), refined Gold (520,364 toz.), re- thousands of people and became a with the region’s administration and services and received the tal of Kazakh banks has increased fined Silver (approximately 3.7 M major company in the region. helped more than 150 children to “Leader of Local Content” award ASTANA – Kazzinc is a major toz), Copper Cathode (62,236 t) The Kazzinc Management em- find new families. at the Golden Hephaestus National monthly by an average of 32 bil- fully integrated zinc producer with lion tenge (US$95 million). The and related products. phasises the importance of the Kazzinc also supported the initi- Industry Competition. considerable copper, precious met- State Programme for Accelerated ative of local authorities to provide Since 2013, the company has increase of equity capital provides als and lead credits and a manu- consistent growth for Kazakhstan’s Industrial and Innovative Develop- 48 orphans with housing and de- signed 63 memorandums with do- facturer of 23 types of finished History ment established and promoted by cent professions, regularly trans- mestic producers for KZT 125 Bln banking sector. A sharp increase products. The company Manage- In November 1996, the Kazakh was recorded in the second half of the Kazakhstan Government based ferring money to their accounts so (US$370.6 M). In 2015, Kazzinc ment states that a key competitive Government had faced the fact that on which the favourable invest- that they would be able to buy an and the East Kazakhstan region 2015 and in August the volume of advantage is well-skilled, mobile the nonferrous metallurgy enter- second-tier banks’ assets increased ment climate is being established, apartment when of lawful age. The administration inked a document and motivated human capital, with prises it owned in East Kazakhstan the transparent tax system is under company is committed to training on the acquisition of goods, works by 11 percent, or 1.2 trillion tenge the company’s focus on continu- region had been in decline. (US$3.6 billion). development that results in harmo- the young people leaving orphan- and services from regional compa- ous improvement and innovation Over the past 10 years, these nised state-business relations. ages in various specialties in its nies for KZT 59 Bln (US$175 M). stipulated in its development strat- companies had no money for re- The Damu Fund and Almaty city training centre and offering subse- egy and policy. construction and upgrading and quent employment. mayor’s office will assist local food “Yes, the situation in the global had not been able to maintain a Social Programmes Investments in Science producers by providing loans at mining and metals industry is cost-effective and balanced mine, The company takes part in the subsidised rates, reported Kazakh very complicated because of the concentrator and smelter operation. economic and social development Local Content and New Technologies TV. The fund and the office will decline in economic activity and As a result, the company was of Kokshetau, Kurchatov, Ridder, Kazzinc cooperates with scien- provide one billion tenge (US$3 metal prices, but due to the efforts established in 1997 through the Serebryansk, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Development tific centres in Finland, Germany, million), which will be allocated taken by the Government and the merger of three main non-ferrous Zyryanovsk and other towns and In 2012, Kazzinс created a spe- Kazakhstan, Russia and other for small or medium-sized enter- company’s Management, Kazzinc metal companies in East Kazakh- regions, contributing to education, cial department to develop local countries to improve the exist- prises (SMEs) engaged in the food is overcoming the current difficult stan region to form Kazzinc. Glen- health, sports and culture projects, content under the memorandum of ing technologies and develop new industry under the Damu Onim pro- economic period with minimal core International AG, a world facilitates the development of in- cooperation signed by the East Ka- ones. gramme. The funds will be allocat- losses,” said a representative of the leader in production and sales of frastructure and provides support zakhstan Region Administration, Along with cooperation with ex- ed through second-tier banks. Loans company’s PR in an interview with metals, minerals and energy and to socially-vulnerable groups. In Damu Entrepreneurship Develop- ternal research organisations, the with interest rates of 8.5 percent per The Astana Times. agricultural products, became the Ridder and Zyryanovsk, Kazzinc ment Fund, the National Agency company strives to develop and year will be given to modernise and The company employs more company’s main investor. has arranged shelters for children, for the Development of Local Con- improve mining and metallurgical purchase new equipment and for than 21,000 people in mining, pro- Kazzinc began its operation as an provides assistance to orphanages tent, Atameken National Chamber industry technology and environ- capital replenishment. The maxi- cessing, metallurgy, energy gen- integrated production company on and boarding schools and imple- of Entrepreneurs and Nur Otan ment using its research centres and mum loan amount is 100 million eration, etc. The range of products February 1, 1997. With good finan- ments programmes to assist or- Party. Two years later, the com- laboratories which are outfitted tenge (US$300,000), with a grace includes Zinc (304,500 t produced cial support, Kazzinc consolidated phans and disabled people in East pany was recognised as a leader in with the up-to-date equipment. period of no longer than 18 months on principal loan repayment.

Atyrau Refinery exported 300 tonnes of benzol to Russia’s Tula region for the first time, reported Chevron Approves $36.8 billion Tengiz the refinery’s press service. A test batch of benzol was produced in July 2015. To date, 1,000 tonnes Field Expansion Project of benzol have been produced at Continued from Page A1 Sour gas injection technology of Tengizchevroil is indeed the Tengiz oil field, Tengizchevroil, re-affirms that Kazakhstan is a the refinery and there are plans to that will help increase output to biggest gift for the country. … is a joint venture in which Ka- country with a favourable busi- produce 500 tonnes of the product “This project builds on the suc- 850,000 barrels per day, 39 mil- The investment amount is about zakhstan holds a 20 percent stake ness climate where long-term per month. A further increase in cesses of prior expansions at Ten- lion tonnes a year, by 2022 is $37 billion. This covers creating via the KazMunayGas state oil investments can be made with benzol production at the refinery will be possible after the complex giz and is ready to move forward. about to be applied, according to 20,000 new jobs and increasing and gas firm, Chevron owns 50 confidence,” Bozumbayev said, is commissioned to produce aro- … It has undergone extensive en- a joint statement made July 5 by the volume of oil extraction by percent, ExxonMobil has 25 per- according to a TCO press release. matic hydrocarbons. Construction gineering and construction plan- the Kazakh Ministry of Energy 12 million per year. And these cent and LukArco the remaining FGP-WPMP has completed the of the complex is complete. Ben- ning reviews and is well-timed to and its foreign partners. With are extra billions of dollars of in- 5 percent. TCO was formed by front-end engineering and design zol production at Atyrau Refinery take advantage of lower costs of oil production peak rates, this index come for our country,” said Ka- Kazakhstan’s government and phase and 52 percent of the de- also reduces the benzol content in industry goods and services,” said will exceed 900,000 barrels per zakh Minister of Energy Kanat the Chevron Corporation in April tailed engineering design and is gasoline, thereby decreasing the Chevron Executive Vice President day, as per the TCO press ser- Bozumbayev, Tengrinews.kz re- 1993. currently engaged in early con- toxicity of car exhaust and reduc- of Upstream Jay Johnson, accord- vice. ports. “This decision made by ma- struction works onsite in Tengiz, ing environmental pollution. ing to the Chevron press release . “The future expansion project The consortium managing the jor international companies the TCO press release reported. A6 EDITORIAL&opinion

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Kazakhstan Celebrates Global Leaders Need Historic Moment as to Heed Calls for Peace in UNSC Seat Secured Nazarbayev’s Manifesto t is no understatement to say that the news session of the UN General Assembly in 2015, are about the state of the modern world, that Kazakhstan had been successful in its what our representatives will seek to draw the By Talbak Nazarov the manifesto puts forward three bid to attain a non-permanent seat on the global community’s attention to over the course important tasks for international At the beginning of June 2016, United Nations Security Council was one of of our tenure. security. First, future global war I got acquainted with “The World. theI defining moments in our recent history. Over When speaking to media about Kazakhstan’s will not and cannot have winners, The 21st Century,” the manifesto the last 25 years, our country has transformed goals for the UNSC term, Foreign Minister Erlan so everybody will lose. Secondly, of the President of the Republic of into a regional leader, serving as a source of Idrissov wisely said, “The Central Asian region according to the manifesto the new Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev. stability in Central Asia as well as leading on im- is a young one on the political map, but still has war will inevitably use weapons of The presented manifesto is unique. portant issues, such as nuclear non-proliferation. a great history.” As the first representative from mass destruction – nuclear, chemi- It is small in size, but very rich in The six-year campaign to win the seat tested Central Asia to sit on the Council, Kazakhs have cal and biological ones. If this hap- Kazakhstan’s diplomatic prowess, requiring content and scope of the most im- a duty to raise the important issues that affect the pens, death of all mankind seems Astana to deliver substantive examples of its portant concerns of the peoples of entire region, but also to use hard-won experi- inevitable. This anxiety in the mani- commitment to global security and international ence to address the issues that concern the whole the world. cooperation. The work by the Ministry of Foreign festo is presented as a warning to world. Namely food, water, energy and nuclear Nazarbayev declared his manifes- the present generation of leaders Affairs to build on Kazakhstan’s multi-vector security. to on March 31, 2016 in Washing- foreign policy by reaching out to new allies and of major powers and humanity as a One of the defining characteristics of Kazakh- ton, one of the key centres of con- whole. supporting old friends deserves a sincere com- stan has been our belief in dialogue over conflict temporary global policy. Describing mendation. Without their efforts, the bid would Moreover, the manifesto defines and partnerships over division. Our multi- key concerns of the current global never have taken off. the main focus areas to achieve cultural society is in many ways the reason for situation in the context of growing As Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev peace and steps to form a world for the future of the entire mankind. this approach, which runs to the very core of our tension, the time of proclaiming the noted, participation in resolving modern issues free from nuclear and other weap- They should listen to reason and in manifesto is appropriate. In view of gives our nation the opportunity to develop rela- national psyche and is one of the reasons why we ons of mass destruction. The author any way prevent the proliferation of this situation and analysing differ- tionships with many countries and regions. The believed we deserved a seat at the top table of reminds the international commu- tensions, which is usually a harbin- benefits of this activity are clear to see. Global international security. However, we also under- ent factors that cause tension in the nity of Kazakhstan’s contribution ger of war. power is no longer defined by the ability of coun- stand the need to protect our citizens and interests world, Nazarbayev appeals to the to the nuclear disarmament deci- In connection with the above, tries to coerce each other into favourable courses at home and abroad. As recent events have shown leaders of the world powers with sion. In this regard, Nazarbayev I want to emphasise that over the of action, but to attract and inspire networks of from Aktobe to Istanbul and from Baghdad to anxiety to prevent further imbal- puts forward a number of initiatives years in power Nazarbayev has in- allies for the benefit of all. Through its skilful Orlando, all countries must be prepared to stand ance in the existing world order and of historical significance. In terms deed become an idea giver. He pro- against tyranny and terror wherever they emerge. campaign, Astana has built bridges around the take effective measures to strength- of implementing these initiatives, posed ideas in various areas of in- The United Nations Security Council stands world that will allow the country to work together en international security. Nazarbayev points attention to the ternational and regional problems. as the world’s foremost body capable of achiev- to achieve a better future for our children. Nazarbayev proceeds from the as- leaders of the nuclear powers and His initiatives are always deeply ing global peace. International relations may be Stability and prosperity are the twin pillars on sumption that the new millennium the United Nations. reasoned and meet the pressing de- under strain at this moment in history, but it is which this brighter future is based. Both cannot was “rich” in the most significant Concerning the next focus area, mands of life; for example, his ful- through international cooperation that we will exist whilst conflict still rages around the world. political, military and humanitarian the President speaks about six nu- ly-justified proposals related to the overcome these threats. Kazakh citizens can be President Nazarbayev’s dedication to ending the events which clearly displayed the clear weapon-free zones. At the integration processes in the post- scourge of war was laid out in his recent Manifes- rightly proud that their country will soon work new reality and global and region- same time, he sets the task to fur- Soviet space. to “The World. The 21st Century.” The principles shoulder to shoulder with the permanent mem- al changes that threaten the world ther intensify international efforts Nazarbayev is by nature a peace- contained within it, along with the anti-terrorism bers of the Council to help lead the world through order on our planet. According to initiatives that he put forward during the 70th this testing time. of creating a nuclear weapon-free making person. He is not indifferent Nazarbayev, the existing threats to zone in the Middle East. to the events taking place both glob- international peace and security in This idea corresponds to other ini- ally and especially in the post-Sovi- their capabilities and actions are tiatives of Kazakhstan put forward et space. When civil war broke out more dangerous than ever. In the in 1992 in the framework of the in Tajikistan, he was one of those 21st century, these problems are Conference on Interaction and Con- leaders who directly participated in Decision by Chevron, globalised and have many danger- fidence Building Measures in Asia establishing peace and national ac- ous segments. Given this situation, (CICA). Incidentally, the CICA cord in Tajikistan. the author of the manifesto propos- has once found huge resonance and In conclusion, I want to empha- es adequate steps to ensure peace broad support from many leaders. sise that the vigorous activity of Partners to Expand and international security through In the manifesto, Nazarbayev shows Nazarbayev is not confined to prob- global cooperation. Nazarbayev his rejection of the militarisation lem formulation. He always strives reminds the global community that and block system. In his opinion, to ensure that his proposals and rec- the Earth’s civilisation has survived the block structure of states is not ommendations are turned into real- Tengiz Is Sign of Hope over 15,000 wars, i.e. three wars free of potential security threats. ity. each year. In this case, [the ques- tion is] whether today’s generation of global leaders can prevent new Taking into account existing threats to peace for Oil Industry devastating wars on a global scale. and security, in the manifesto Nazarbayev y any measure, the global economy is gests that the industry believes it is not all dark In essence, Nazarbayev sees dan- in a fragile state. Growth and confi- times ahead. ger to peace and stability in spread- proposes to avoid escalating conflict between dence were already weak before the de- It certainly demonstrates, too, how central ing militarism, terrorism, devasta- cision by the UK to withdraw from the Kazakhstan is seen to the future of the global in- tion in the minds of the generation the major powers and reduce the degree BEuropean Union, which added to the uncertainty. dustry. Kazakhstan already accounts for nearly a and devaluation of morals and val- This shock has increased instability in markets fifth of the global crude that Chevron, America’s of confrontation between them. In this ues. Against this background, there far beyond Europe. Investment decisions across second largest oil company, produces. It is push- is a process of strengthening con- the world are being delayed, which, in turn, may ing ahead not only because it believes overall context, the President considers it necessary have a further damaging impact on long-term demand will rebound but because it knows the frontations, narrowing the field of that in the 21st century mankind makes growth. oil, which is high quality and rich in gasoline, convergence of interests between It is against this sombre background that the will find willing buyers. This makes it economic the nations and decreased interest in decisive steps towards self-demilitarisation. decision July 5 to go ahead with the $37 bil- to develop even at current low prices. international security cooperation. lion expansion of Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oilfield Expansion at Tengiz will in the years ahead According to the manifesto, these Otherwise, in his opinion our planet was such good news. It was a remarkable vote provide a major boost to Kazakhstan’s public processes are associated with the could “turn into a huge deserted dump of of confidence by U.S. oil giants Chevron, finances. Not only does KazMunayGas own a fact that “the Treaty on Non-Prolif- ExxonMobil and their Kazakh partners in the 20 percent stake in the company developing the eration of Nuclear Weapons is not radioactive materials.” oil industry, in our country and in the global field but Energy Minister Kanat Bozumbayev has fulfilling its mission.” economy. predicted that the extra oil would provide $120 Turning to the terrorism problem, The military blocks include, he A politician with the highest level When you talk about the scale of the decision, billion in additional tax payments by 2033. Nazarbayev shows the sinister char- said, different states which are not of knowledge, he has a clear vision you quickly run out of superlatives. It is the larg- It underlines the huge benefits from the way the acter of this phenomenon as a ma- always aware of their responsibility of the future. As already noted, all est investment by private sector oil companies country opened itself to inward investment and jor factor undermining international for peace and security. In this re- of Nazarbayev’s initiatives are seen this decade. When fully operating, its 260,000 partnership from its earliest days of independ- and local security. Having stemmed gard, the manifesto makes specific from the perspective of the current barrels a day will be the equivalent of Libya’s ence. Chevron signed the agreement to create the from a national scale, terrorism has conclusions on contrasting military military political situation in view entire oil production. Taken together with the oil joint company to first develop Tengiz as far back now become an international oc- blocks with the global coalition of of its multifaceted development. expected from the giant Kashagan offshore field as 1993. As well as providing billions of dollars currence. Terrorists are now able to the nations for peace, stability, trust Such a systematic, integrated ap- due to come on line later this year, it will boost in tax revenues and a huge boost to the economy expand the geography of their ac- and security under the auspices of proach enables the author of the Kazakhstan’s daily output to two million barrels through contracts with local suppliers, nearly nine tions and pursue not only mercan- the UN. manifesto to see and feel the pic- pushing the country up the list of main producers. out of ten of its employees are Kazakh citizens. tile goals but also political ones. It In this context, Nazarbayev sees ture of the modern world with its The development, which is expected to see the The oil industry will remain, as the Tengiz is due to modern communication the prospects of future development strengths and shortcomings. first additional commercial oil in 2022, will be a investment shows, crucial for Kazakhstan’s future equipment and technology. It has of the world through disarmament. As an experienced statesman of massive operation. Accommodation for thou- for decades to come. But the revenue, as well as the latest weapons of destruction of Considering the different facets of global scale, Nazarbayev always sands of construction workers and engineers is the high-tech firms it helps develop, are also vital cities and extermination. the peace process, the manifesto already being put in place. It is investment which to ensure the economy continues to be modern- subtly feels the pulse of interna- Taking into account existing will give a big boost to the Kazakh economy ised and diversified. essentially offers a plan to address tional events, seeks to further ana- threats to peace and security, in the immediately in terms of jobs and work for local Continued investment in improving transport the root causes of war and con- lyse a situation and gain insight into suppliers. infrastructure so Kazakhstan can make the most manifesto Nazarbayev proposes to flict. These and other live issues its details. He is one of the most As the Wall Street Journal put it, the decision is of its position as a route between East and West avoid escalating conflict between of the modern world were likewise influential public figures who can also a powerful indication that “oil’s deep freeze and North and South is vital. So, too, is the drive the major powers and reduce the de- covered in detail in Nazarbayev’s rightly be regarded as a patriarch of might be thawing.” It has been made despite a to harness the country’s rich potential for devel- gree of confrontation between them. speech at the 70th UN General As- the international policy of the 21st dramatic slump in crude prices which remain less oping sustainable energy and to build a genuinely In this context, the President con- sembly, Global Strategic Initiative century. People like Nursultan Naz- than half what they were two years ago. high-skilled knowledge economy. siders it necessary that in the 21st 2045. Nazarbayev proposes to re- arbayev make history. The collapse in prices and demand has forced Achieving these goals will ensure Kazakhstan century mankind makes decisive alise his recommendations and ini- the industry – including Chevron itself – to slash remains strong and prosperous even when the steps towards self-demilitarisation. tiatives by the 100th anniversary of The author was Foreign Minis- capital spending severely. Analysts say the indus- world no longer runs on fossil fuels. It is why Otherwise, in his opinion our planet the United Nations. Summing up ter of the Republic of Tajikistan try’s expected spending between 2014 and 2020 the announcement of this huge investment is so could “turn into a huge deserted the recommendations of the mani- (1994-2006) and is Academician has been cut by around $1 trillion. The go-ahead important for Kazakhstan’s short and long-term dump of radioactive materials.” festo, Nazarbayev emphasises the of the Academy of Sciences of the for expansion at Tengiz bucks this trend but sug- future and for the global economy as a whole. After very convincing statements responsibility of national leaders Republic of Tajikistan.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Astana Is Flagship of Kazakhstan’s Green Future the most important components ates itself from the poor by creat- ganisations have already confirmed Astana is a flagship of the green By Gulshara Abdukalikova of sustainable development. Our ing armed buffer zones. their participation in the expo. It is future of Kazakhstan. It is also a main goal to enter the 30 most de- In view of the major trends of expected that EXPO 2017 to be dream of our President to convert Today we live in the age of veloped countries of the world is global urban discourse, as per the held from June 10 to September the steppe into a forested, marvel- modernity characterised by the inseparable from the objectives of 2014 instructions of the President 10 will receive two million visits. lous, and therefore, happy country. triumph of a carbon economy. green economy. of Kazakhstan, it was decided to Most of the tourists are expected to I think that all the country’s towns Like German green politician and The speed with which new adopt the concept of promoting come from the Commonwealth of and villages and all Kazakh citi- publicist Ralph Fuecks predicted, inventions and leading innova- the capital to enter the top 10 best Independent States (CIS), Europe zens should be actively involved the era of solar energy is going to tions appear that give rise to new cities in the world by 2050. In or- and China. in the creation of the green belt, come in order to establish the ba- directions in science and indus- der to achieve this goal the follow- We look forward to becoming which will merge into a single ma- sis for renewable energy sources. try is growing. Countries seek ing tasks should be realised: familiar with the world’s best de- jestic green space in the future. This will affect the society, which to increase the rate of economic 1) to make Astana a world city, velopments in alternative energy Astana is a lodestar of inde- is constantly subjected to change. growth due to the introduction of an economic centre of the Eura- sources and green technologies. pendent Kazakhstan and will Whether these changes will be high technologies. Electric power sian continent; Of course, we are waiting for the always be, as it is a bright and for good or not depends on world became one of the most important 2) to provide an international opening ceremony of the national unique creation. The city is com- leaders. In this case, Kazakhstan is connect two banks of the rapidly- industries in the structure of the division of labour (the centre of pavilion of Kazakhstan. We still mitted to becoming a green capital in good hands. growing futuristic agglomeration. economy. The production share educational and medical services, can’t talk about what we will pre- of Eurasia. I think Astana should One of the brightest achieve- Astana city celebrates its adult- of solar, wind and other renew- centres for innovative develop- sent at the exhibition. However, be on par with such cities as Lon- ments of Kazakh President Nur- hood being in great intellectual able sources of energy globally ment and development of a green we can definitely say that our vi- don, Paris and New York. sultan Nazarbayev is the estab- form, following the global trend composes around 5 percent. The economy); sion of the pavilion is that the Astana has everything it needs to lishment of the capital, the city of advanced innovative urbanism. undisputed leader in the field of 3) to develop the city as a centre energy of the future is the human achieve this, including the spirit of of Astana. Our Eurasian Palmyra Contemporary cities used to renewable energy is China, fol- of Astana agglomeration; and himself. The main idea of the pa- creativity, human capital and nec- is actually a real, modern city. turn into centres of growth and lowed by the United States, Ger- 4) to implement the Safe City vilion is to develop the intellectual essary resources. While preparing The idea of the​​ metropolis and its inclusive development and Astana many and Spain. Project. potential of the Kazakh nation. this article, good news came from urban development meet the re- is no exception. A few years ago, The separate trend appeared to The work to turn Astana into a The expo incorporates strong overseas: Kazakhstan was elected quirements of the current century. the Kazakh capital was included be the promotion of the place and world class, innovative and techno- momentum to promote a green a non-permanent member of the Previously, some of our fellow in the top 21 smart cities in the the role of cities in global devel- logically advanced city has found revolution in Kazakhstan and UN Security Council. This is a citizens believed at heart that Ka- world, which proved that the city opment. Today, more than half of international recognition. Next around the world. The expo can first for the Central Asian region. zakh towns couldn’t compete with was developing in the right direc- the world’s population lives in cit- year, Astana hosts EXPO 2017. give a dynamic acceleration to the As the President said, it is a well- foreign cities on beauty, elegance tion. ies. It is expected that by 2050 this The theme of the exhibition is en- system of economic diversifica- deserved success for all the people and technological solutions. The President Nazarbayev, realising figure will reach 80 percent. ergy of the future and it is dedi- tion, the technological modernisa- of Kazakhstan. situation has changed, however, the strategic course, consistently World experts have predicted cated to the study of strategies and tion of production and the scientif- It is symbolic that this victory as people recognise the beauty of and pragmatically leads the na- the likely types of cities which technologies to support sustainable ic and research sectors as a whole. happened as we celebrate the 25th Astana, which grew up in the mid- tion towards the country’s trans- could appear over the next 50 energy sources and improve the It is symbolic that the exhibition anniversary of independence. I dle of the steppe. formation. With the help of green years: reliability and efficiency of energy will be opened in Astana. Our city would like to congratulate all Ka- The city showcases almost all reforms, we need to increase the 1) high-tech city, which creates supply. The exhibition organically has received considerable atten- zakhstan’s people with the Day of styles of world architecture. Every GDP rate by 3 percent, create conditions for high mobility of the corresponds to the philosophy of tion from the world community in the Capital, which has come into day we can contemplate the sym- more than 500,000 new jobs and population to support further glo- Astana, a city that has already im- recent years. Astana has become being thanks to our President. bol of the Oriental circle, embod- new industries and secure high balisation of the city’s economy plemented the concept of the city a centre in Eurasia, a platform for Astana today is the first of sev- ied in the semantics of such build- living standards that are compa- and to complete the transition to of the future. Once, American jour- international dialogue and one of en unshakable foundations of the ings and monuments as Baiterek, rable with indicators of the Or- alternative energy sources; nalist Lincoln Steffens said that he the icons of urbanism. Mangilik El, and the Mangilik El Khan Shatyr and the Library of the ganisation for Economic Coopera- 2) digital city, which reduces the had seen the future and it worked. I We must unequivocally support means independence and Astana. First President. We can also mar- tion and Development (OECD). physical movement of people on think these words fully express the the efforts of the President to trans- We will be faithful to the great vel at the sun rays watching with The goal is to solve the problem the basis of digital technologies; spirit and reality of Astana. EXPO form the Great Steppe, supporting historical mission to strengthen pride on the skyscrapers of the of water supply, improve the en- 3) city of comfortable living, 2017 is a victory of the political the development of the Astana our independence. We will always capital, which remind us of those ergy efficiency by 50 percent and which sharply reduces carbon course of President Nazarbayev agglomeration. While flying to be proud of Astana as a vivid sym- in New York, Dubai or Shanghai. increase the share of alternative impact, provides the transition and the triumph of the young Ka- Astana, I was surprised to discover bol of the prosperity and strength Next to them we can find classical energy sources in electricity pro- to alternative energy sources and zakh nation, which is building a young forests appearing around of our people. style buildings like Astana Opera duction up to 50 percent and the forms a green community; better future. It is obvious that the the city. This is not only good pro- House, the Supreme Court and proportion of recycled waste up 4) fortress city, which develops progressive policy of the President tection from the harsh chilly winds The author is the Secretary of the Prosecutor General’s Office. to 50 percent by 2050. As we can closed communities where the is recognised globally. To date, 91 so common here; it is also the crea- State of the Republic of Kazakh- The bridges across Yessil River see, the ecological transit is one of rich part of the population dissoci- countries and 15 international or- tion of “lungs” for the city. A green stan.

Since the beginning of the new zakhstan diplomats worked with millennium, he had to endure dif- Kanat Saudabayev in different ficult years in Washington D.C., years and in different countries. Seven Stars of Kanat Saudabayev building a strategic dialogue be- Just the first composition of the tween Kazakhstan and the United Embassy of Kazakhstan in An- By Kairat Sarybay States, especially during the active kara at the beginning of the 1990s phase of the fight against interna- including Abutalip Akhmetov, Recently, Kazakhstan celebrat- tional terrorism after the events of Omirtai Bitimov, Bekzhasar Nar- ed quite a significant event – the Sept. 11, 2001. Sustained and con- bayev, Dulat Kuanyshev, Zhanseit election to the United Nations fidential political dialogue at the Tuymebayev, and Talgat Kaliyev Security Council, one of the most highest level of cooperation on the later became Kazakh ambassadors important statutory bodies respon- global agenda of security, signifi- abroad and took on other impor- sible for global peace and security. cant investment projects of major tant government posts. This series This is undoubtedly yet another U.S. companies, as well as a wide of diplomats rightly can be con- international acknowledgement circle of friends of Kazakhstan sidered the stellar constellation of of the consistent and constructive among senators, congressmen, Kanat Saudabayev. foreign policy of President of Ka- governors and ordinary Americans At the same time, the main guid- zakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev are just a few of the high notes of ing star for Kanat Saudabayev has in a crucially important moment Ambassador Kanat Saudabayev’s always been his family. In the ear- for development of international impressive career. ly stages of my professional and politics in the context of instabil- I was fortunate enough to work personal development, my teacher ity in ensuring global peace and closely with my mentor during taught me an important command- security. his energetic yearsas chairman- ment – to take care of the family, Furthermore, this is an impor- in-office of the Organisation for because the family is the starting tant achievement of Kazakhstan’s Security and Cooperation in Eu- point. The world, my own country, Foreign Service, which just cel- rope in 2010 and he is remem- hometown or village all originated ebrated its professional holiday on bered by many in the area from from the family. The way Kanat a high note. Being elected to the Vancouver to Vladivostok for Saudabayev takes care of his chil- UN Security Council is undoubt- his role. The informal ministe- dren and grandchildren has always edly an international success and been touching. Moreover, the way reflects the very essence of the rial meeting in Almaty in July 2010 was an important compo- he protects his family from his incremental establishment and President Nursultan Nazarbayev (second from right) is met at the Istanbul airport by Turkey’s President Turgut Ozal everyday business is exemplary, development of our diplomacy. nent in the development of the (right) and Prime Minister Suleiman Demirel (second from left) in the early 1990s. Kanat Saudabayev, then Kazakhstan’s OSCE Summit, which was to without involving family mem- They may say that any Kazakh is ambassador to Turkey, is seated left, while Kairat Sarybay is seated in the middle and is interpreting. bers in his work, but stealing time a born diplomat who instinctively come in December and which was enthusiastically and pains- for his family in his dynamic work knows his place at any celebration experience. Moreover, for a young bassador in Ankara at that time, ment to the post of Minister of schedule. Of course, it would be or gathering, and the star spangled family with a one-year-old baby literally put the note verbal under Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan in takingly managed personally by President Nazarbayev. As Sec- unfair not to mention a reliable skies always show him or her the it would be a source of additional the carpet and waited for the col- 1994, which due to domestic cir- family backbone – Kulyaikhan, a retary of State and Foreign right spatial orientation in the vast income. After deliberating with lapse of the Soviet Union, retain- cumstances was short in time but faithful companion of the hero of Minister Kanat Saudabayev has terrain. Nevertheless, the allegory my wife, I flew to Kazakhstan to ing his post in Ankara for a few rich in content. The pace of dip- our story and the real wife-com- made an important contribution does not fully define professional a meeting, which, as it turned out, more years. lomatic change at the time was panion. Wherever in the world in this landmark project for Ka- diplomatic service. would later change a great deal in Nevertheless, already in May tremendous. Kazakhstan joined Saudabayev’s diplomatic career zakhstan’s diplomacy, which has In this regard, I think, it will be my life. 1992 Saudabayev became the first the Partnership for Peace pro- took him, she was always there as really become a national pro- interesting to look back on our The Turkish special envoy was ever Kazakhstan’s ambassador gramme with NATO and there a beautiful and regal Kazakh lady ject for all Kazakhstan. Sauda- quarter-century history of inde- received at the highest level – abroad, appointed by President was an unforgettable marathon and a caring and loving wife and pendence and examine some in- President Nazarbayev gave an Nazarbayev, the first President of tour of South and Southeast Asia bayev’s ability to communicate, mother. teresting facts from the life of the exciting talk, while a luxurious independent Kazakhstan, and the (six days of official visits to persuade and inspire others with It remains for me to wish Kanat brilliant luminary of the Kazakh reception with the participation assignment was to … Ankara. I re- New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Sin- ideas was in high demand as the Saudabayev, who turns 70 on July diplomatic establishment, whose of well-known cultural figures member that the two ambassadors gapore, Jakarta, Islamabad, and OSCE chair-in-office. And his 18 and who has been the faithful professional fate is closely linked of Kazakhstan was organised of Kazakhstan and Russia during technical landing in Bangkok contribution to the eventual tri- and reliable conductor of the Pres- to the history of international re- on behalf of the government. So their repeated meetings in Ankara and Calcutta), the first change of umph of the foreign policy of ident of Kazakhstan’s policy and lations of sovereign Kazakhstan. started the budding relationship recalled with a smile some “diplo- the Soviet political elite –Leonid Kazakhstan was highly appreci- his close associate as well as an I’m talking about the first Ambas- with the future strategic partner matic tricks.” Kuchma’s election in Ukraine – ated by President Nazarbayev. In outstanding personality and a star sador of the Republic of Kazakh- of Turkey, with the active par- I think Ankara and the current and more. 2011, he became a cavalier of the of the first magnitude in the sky stan, Kanat Saudabayev. ticipation of Kanat Saudabayev, state of Kazakh-Turkish relations Kanat Saudabayev was always distinctive high state award, the of the Kazakh diplomacy, further My first acquaintance with head of the cultural office of the is an important first star in Kanat favoured by the heavens as he was Order of the First President of heights and new stars in his no- Kanat Saudabayev happened Kazakh SSR. Saudabayev’s diplomatic career. It one to offer President Nazarbayev the Republic of Kazakhstan. madic journey. I would be pleased back in December 1990, when I Ankara has played a significant gives me great pleasure to recall to cut the ribbon of our Embassy The portrait of Kanat Sauda- to write something new about this received a telegram from Almaty role in the diplomatic career of the pioneering spirit of the work in London in autumn 1996 which bayev would be incomplete with- unique person in about ten years, with an offer to work as a transla- Kanat Saudabayev. By agreement next to this very energetic person, was then on Cromwell Road, op- out mentioning his talents as a and I am sure it will be something tor for visiting Special Envoy of of President Nazarbayev with who, in fact, was learning on the posite the Victoria and Albert Mu- mentor. In the East, the wise men exciting again. President Turgut Ozal, Turkey’s Mikhail Gorbachev, Saudabayev go, and was my first teacher in di- seum . The establishment of Brit- are called ustaz, because wisdom Minister of Culture Namık Kemal was appointed ambassador of the plomacy. ish investments and a large circle is not only the addition of knowl- The author is the ambassador Zeybek. For a research assistant USSR to Turkey in the autumn of Later, Kanat Saudabayev ob- of friends of Kazakhstan in the edge and experience, but also the of Kazakhstan to Austria and of the Leningrad Institute of Lin- 1991. However, a weathered pro, tained more stars and new heights UK are an important part of Kanat ability to convey it to successors. to international organisations guistics, it would be a rewarding Albert Chernyshev, Soviet Am- in his career – the first appoint- Saudabayev’s legacy. A large cohort of prominent Ka- based in Vienna. A8 eurasia&world

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Dutch Ambassador Sees Long Term Cooperation in Energy, Agriculture, Space Observation Another promising field is ag- more often coming to the Nether- “In [the Netherlands], there are great places for cycling, and that By Zhazira Dyussembekova riculture, said Driesser. “The lands to study agriculture. It is a more bicycles than people. The Astana can become an example for number of projects in that field is very important sector containing population is 17 million people the whole country. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s real booming, especially greenhouses a lot of potential for bilateral co- like in Kazakhstan, but I think The ambassador shared his first natural resource to depend on in in Aktobe [and the] Almaty region operation between our two coun- there are more than 20 million bi- impressions of Kazakhstan and the future is its atmosphere of tol- and all over the country. Dutch tries. For example, just recently cycles. Using a bicycle has three how they have changed. erance, Ambassador of the Nether- greenhouses have come to Ka- a delegation of professionals in big advantages: it is good for your “I had never been to Central Asia lands to Kazakhstan Hans Driesser zakhstan and that also means in- dairy farming from Kazakhstan health, good for traffic and good before I came here in 2013. I saw told The Astana Times in a July 7 vestments in the long term.” travelled to the Netherlands for a for the environment,” said Driess- the steppe and saw Astana. I was interview. The greenhouses also come with study tour. I hope in future in this er. deeply impressed with the modern His country shares some expe- management and training for Ka- specific field there will be more According to him, Astana is city, and that [is true for] every vis- riences with Kazakhstan, and has zakh farmers, which creates jobs opportunities for young Kazakh made for bicycles, since it is flat itor from abroad. The reputation of achieved the same atmosphere, he for the local population. agricultural students who come to and spacious. “I’m happy to see Astana and the reality is different. said. “For centuries, our two coun- Driesser also noted that through the Netherlands,” the ambassador more and more bicycles over these Many people think about Astana tries have developed a culture of the Eurasian Economic Union, Ka- noted. three years. And Samruk Kazyna during wintertime and associate it tolerance between different ethnic zakhstan now has easier access to The Netherlands has confirmed [Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth with extremely cold weather. So groups inside and peaceful coex- Siberia’s market. “From the Dutch its participation in EXPO 2017 fund] started the rent-a-bike indus- many people are discovering the istence with strong neighbouring Hans Driesser greenhouses, roses and vegetables and Driesser was assigned the role try. It’s great, but not enough.” beauty of Kazakhstan and Astana,” countries outside. This has been are produced and directly exported of national commissioner last De- “[My wife and I cycle] dur- he said. the most remarkable discovery for to Siberia. That’s a fast growing cember. ing the summer. We start in April He admitted that he will miss me, after three years,” said Driess- There are economic challenges; “We have a medium-sized pa- when the snow is gone [and ride] market,” he added. winter days in Astana, which he er, whose mission will end in Au- the oil price is lower than it was in “There is a potential for coop- vilion. Last week I met with until the beginning of November, says surprises people. “I live near gust, but who will be coming back 2013. We have to take it into ac- eration in the field of space tech- Chairman of Astana Expo 2017 every weekend. And we are us- the Yessil River and it is such a to Kazakhstan as the Dutch com- count, but we have to take a longer nology. Dutch space technology Akhmetzhan Yessimov and his ing not sport bicycles, but city bi- beautiful sight when it is cold and missioner for EXPO 2017. view on investments, the number companies can offer high tech, team. We were both very satis- cycles. … It is ideal. If I were an there is sunshine. That’s a big se- “I congratulate the Kazakh gov- of businesses and export. And the innovative solutions for environ- fied with the results. We are in the entrepreneur, I would sell city bi- ernment on the fact that you have longer view is a rather positive ment and water management in process of deciding what will be cycles,” stated Driesser. cret of Astana. Many other cities in been elected for two years to the one,” he said. Kazakhstan,” said Driesser. The the narrative, the storyline of our The infrastructure is improving, Eastern Europe are dark in winter. United Nations Security Council. “First of all, it is not about the Kazakh-Dutch Business Council pavilion,” said Driesser. He added he said, but the main problem is Astana is light.” We [the Netherlands] have been quantity of the Dutch firms here, also connects the two countries, that the National Day of the Neth- sidewalk barriers. The left bank is “Kazakh people are wonder- elected for 2018; we have split the but the quality. I see more business- and the ambassador reported that erlands at EXPO 2017 is likely to much more adapted for bicycles ful: nice and hospitable, as well term with Italy,” said Driesser. es in the energy field. Kashagan Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Ka- be June 22 next year. than the right one. as friendly and open. I feel it as “It opens avenues in our bilateral [Kazakhstan’s massive but de- rim Massimov has been invited to In May, Royal Dutch Airlines “There’s room for improvement. an Ambassador and I hear many relationship for cooperation in the layed oil project, in which Shell the Netherlands to discuss further KLM launched flights to Astana. It costs money but it will pay off. Dutch tourists and business peo- field of nuclear energy, which is is a partner] hopefully will be on cooperation through the business “It tells me KLM believes that I know the city administration is ple also saying that they enjoy the already strong, but also in regional stream in fall; production will start forum. there is a growing market for tour- working on that and if they want atmosphere of hospitality here. and global security, as well as de- again and that means also more Another priority was increasing ism to Kazakhstan and from Ka- advice from the Netherlands on People here are kind, nice, always velopment,” he noted. bilateral businesses – supplies and the number of Kazakh students in zakhstan. EXPO is a trigger for how to plan, how to do that, we are interested in you, eager to learn In an interview with this news- consultancy. That is for the coming Holland. having direct flights. Personally, I happy to do that. If there is any- about our country,” he noted. paper more than two years ago, 20–30 years,” he noted. “I have visited many universities am happy because it is a big boost thing our embassy can do to give “I will miss my job. It is the nic- Driesser discussed the priorities The ambassador mentioned that in Astana, Almaty, Atyrau, Shym- for our relationships and it is only advice, we are ready,” he offered. est job I have ever had. It is hard, for his term in Kazakhstan. One Shell has taken over British Gas’s kent and Kyzylorda. So I travelled a six-hour flight.” “Astana will have a beautiful but I have seen relations between was to double the number of Dutch participation in the Karachaganak around and I see a growing interest The developing bicycle infra- future [for cycling], but it needs my country and Kazakhstan grow- businesses in Kazakhstan. field. “That is also an enormous among Kazakh students to come to structure of the Kazakh capital has more investments and infrastruc- ing. I am absolutely fascinated to “The number hasn’t been dou- trigger for Dutch-Kazakh business Europe, including the Netherlands. also become a topic of conversa- ture,” said Driesser. He also said see how this country is develop- bled for a number of reasons. in the long term,” he said. I hope that Kazakh students will be tion. Atyrau and Aktau can also become ing,” ended Driesser. CSTO Foreign Ministers Discuss International Security candidacy to the UN Security eign policy consultation plan on in the foreign policy, military and By Malika Orazgaliyeva Council. He assured them the na- security and defence was also military-technical spheres and co- tion will use its membership to pro- signed for the second half of 2016 ordinate joint efforts in combating ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign mote issues of global and regional and the first half of 2017. international terrorism and other Minister Erlan Idrissov partici- security, as well as expressed hope Following the session, Idrissov security threats, according to the pated July 4 in the Collective Se- for the joint implementation of held talks with Armenian Foreign organisation’s website. curity Treaty Organisation (CSTO) President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s Minister Edward Nalbandian. The Its key objectives are provision Foreign Ministers Council held in international initiatives announced sides discussed a range of issues of national and collective security; Yerevan, Armenia. at the 70th session of the UN Gen- on Kazakh-Armenian coopera- intensive military-political coop- The main objective of the meet- eral Assembly, including the col- tion and exchanged views on key eration and integration; foreign ing was to prepare the agenda for lective efforts to counter terrorism regional and international issues. policy coordination on interna- the CSTO Collective Security and extremism. Idrissov and Nalbandian agreed to tional and regional security issues; Council session involving the or- The foreign ministers consid- actively collaborate on further pro- establishing multilateral coop- ganisation’s heads of member ered the CSTO draft strategy for gressive development of friendly eration mechanisms, including a states, which will take place in mfa.kz Photo credit: the period up to 2025, as well as relations and seek new opportu- military component; developing October. Idrissov emphasised the spread He proposed implementing a the interim results of decisions ex- nities to raise economic and trade cooperation to counteract modern The foreign ministers discussed of terrorism has become a com- number of specific actions in the ecuted following council’s adop- cooperation. challenges and security threats, topical issues of international and mon challenge for all countries. framework of the organisation fo- tion in December. CSTO is composed of Armenia, such as international terrorism, regional security and matters of “We believe that the CSTO can be- cused on forming the global anti- The parties approved statements Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, drug trafficking, illegal migration, combating terrorism and extrem- come a catalyst for the formation of terrorist coalition (network) under on the situation in and around Russia and Tajikistan. The funda- transnational organised crime, in- ism, as well as the interaction of a common approach to combatting United Nations auspices. Syria, settlement of the Nagorno mental objective of the organisa- formation and cyber security as CSTO member states in the cur- terrorism and extremism at both the Idrissov thanked the members Karabakh conflict and the list of tion is to continue strengthening well as promoting military-techni- rent world situation. regional and global level,” he said. for their support of Kazakhstan’s joint statements for 2016. A for- close and comprehensive relations cal cooperation. Local and Foreign Experts Say Industrial Digitalisation Key for Continued Diversified Growth channels. The fourth revolution is lution in the context of Kazakh- but the one thing that is not getting Sanzhar Kettebekov, General has a great potential for the Indus- By Zhanna Shayakhmetova especially relevant in the context of stan’s energy sector,” he said. cheaper is software coding. This is Director of the Autonomous Foun- try 4.0 introduction and any im- Kazakhstan’s development efforts General Electric (GE) Gov- something that is increasingly a re- dation Cluster Fund Park of Inno- provements in this sector will lead ASTANA – The challenges and and the country-specific challenges ernmental Relations Director ally valuable part of this chain of vative Technologies, presented In- to a huge effect,” he said. implementation of the industrial that are coming with it. It is a pur- Wolfgang Dierker presented the digitalisation,” he said. dustry 4.0 as innovative industrial He also noted why it is neces- Internet were the main topics of pose of politics to create an envi- company’s strategy for the indus- Dierker added GE must be in the development strategy. It is part of sary to implement Industry 4.0 and discussion June 28 during a con- ronment in which industry gets de- trial Internet, noting heavy metal software business to be at the cross- the Information Kazakhstan pro- attract investment. ference at the Nazarbayev Cen- veloped most beneficially under the and machines are increasingly roads of ever-cheaper equipment gramme, with funding totalling “According to the data, the top tre. The conference, titled “At circumstances of Industry 4.0 and, equipped with sensors to become and the actual machines that are $100 million. companies who are seriously en- the crossroads – the role of digi- as far as possible, to avoid social smart devices in various sectors used to assemble and analyse data. Kettebekov indicated today’s gaged in the industrial Internet talisation in the energy sector and damages at the same time,” he said. across the economy. Starting with “In the past 20 years, we had economy is the driver of the indus- spend 29 percent of the total cost its importance for the economic Helm added huge public invest- street lights, he noted 10 billion industrial productivity growth of trial Internet, with a world mar- on this subject and get about 30 transformation of Kazakhstan”, al- ments and basic infrastructure, light boxes will eventually be intel- around 4 percent in the western ket totalling $1 trillion. The park percent of the profits from these lowed participants to learn about notably power, transportation and ligent, providing additional capa- world. We have increasingly made of innovative technologies has directions. These are primarily current trends in the development digital communications in Germa- bilities to make city traffic “smart.” more machines more efficient… launched several pilot projects, productivity, cost reduction and an of digital technologies in the en- ny and Kazakhstan, are required to One hundred and fifty million cars Now this is changing. In the past including a competence centre of increase in cost,” he said. ergy sector and consider the ways fully benefit from the fourth indus- and 10 billion devices, such as ma- couple of years, we have produc- mining and metallurgical complex. The global economic crisis and and possibilities of using renew- trial revolution. chines, motors and wind turbines, tivity growth at around 1 percent. “Industry 4.0 is based on the fall in oil prices, the main factors able energy sources in the country. “The Kazakh government has will be digitised by 2020. And the reason is that we believe analysis. The concept of the indus- of the country’s economic trans- Konrad Adenauer Foundation already started to address these “The trend that we believe we more machines are becoming even trial Internet leads to a factor that formation, have provided the im- resident representative Thomas needs through the implementation need to have as a reaction, we have more efficient and it’s difficult to we have to change our views and petus for technology development. Helm touched on the beneficial as- of the Information Kazakhstan an answer that is conquering with get the same efficiency again. Pro- mentality on how we can use the Digital technology development pects of Industry 4.0 or industrial 2020 programme. Its main goal is this piece of digitalisation. The ductivity gains result from opti- data. The surface mining and en- plays a key role in the domestic Internet. to make information and commu- second trend is that everything in mising machines. The real produc- riching factory are fully computer- economy recovery process, said “Industry 4.0 opens new hori- nication infrastructure available to terms of digital devices becomes tivity gains increasingly do not lie ised and a series of sensors are lo- Kettebekov. zons in such diverse fields as col- all citizens. A suitable platform is cheaper. It becomes easier to store in optimising the machine alone; cated there. We have two projects The conference attendees also lection and processing of big data to facilitate exchange between the the data and it becomes easier to they lie in digitalisation. They lie in surface mining with the ERG discussed issues related to improv- generated by industrial machinery, relevant stake holders and address assemble a larger amount of data in collecting and analysing the and Polymetal companies, where ing the reliability and efficiency of automation and robotics, digitally- the complex challenges as well as and be able to use this data again. data and rendering information on big data is collected and the entire energy supply, developing energy- driven manufacturing techniques immense opportunities to its com- The same goes for processing how to better and more effectively process is analysed virtually. The efficient production and efficiently and supply chains and distribution ing with the fourth industrial revo- data… Things are getting cheaper, run these machines,” he said. mining and metallurgical complex using energy resources. B Nation&Capital

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People Culture Sports Photographer Karla Nur: Theatre “Broadway Bound” Leaves Beibit Ystybayev Wins Kazakhstan Positively Changing Way We Think B2 Audience Fascinated B3 Barysy Tournament B7 Golovkin to Fight Briton Kell Brook Newborn in London September 10 Figures in Astana History By Yerbolat Uatkhanov

ASTANA – A capital couple re- cently welcomed more than just a daughter into their lives. Saida Mukhamedyarova, born 1 am, July 4 in the city’s perinatal centre No. 1, became the capital’s millionth resident. Her parents, 24-year old electrician Olzhas Mukhamedyarov and 22-year old kindergarten teacher Arailym Mukhamedyarova, were happy not only to become parents for the first time, but also to be congratulated by Akim (Mayor) Aset Issekeshev and receive an apartment as a gift. Her birth coincided with the start of the Astana Day celebrations and the President’s birthday on July 6. This year marks the 18th anniver- Photo credit: Askhat Niyazov Photo credit:

Photo from: gggboxing.com Photo from: sary of the city becoming the na- tional government centre. is in the forefront of the country, (32 by knockout). Thirty-year-old nally came out against Golovkin. cepted an offer from the team of “This is the age of majority; integrating it and inspiring it to By Anuar Abdrakhmanov Brooke remains undefeated too, We tried to arrange a fight with the Kazakh boxer. it is the time when big tops have new achievements,” said President with 25 of his 36 wins secured by Carl Froch (former super middle- “You get fighters who say they already been conquered and new Nursultan Nazarbayev. The world middleweight cham- knockout. He fights in the wel- weight title holder). We were asso- want to fight the best but they perspectives are seen from them The mayor congratulated the and at the same time everything pion in the WBA (Super), IBO, terweight (147 pounds or 66.7 ciated with Billy Joe Saunders on don’t step up to the plate,” he said. couple on the birth of their daugh- WBC and IBF, Kazakh boxer is still to come. Born by the in- kilogrammes) and holds the IBF the unification bout. We said we “Eddie Hearn [promoter] put this ter and gave them the keys to their Gennady Golovkin have agreed to dependence, Astana is growing championship belt. were ready to go to England and fight to me on Thursday and I said new home. fight Kell Brook September 10 at rapidly, becoming better. The city Continued on Page B8 London’s O2 arena. “It is hard to say [what it will he (Saunders) would have received yes straight away.” Golovkin and promoter Eddie show], Brooke in a dual with the the biggest purse in his career but “Everyone is running away from Hearn announced the news in a master of the ring Golovkin. I be- he declined. Then we negotiated GGG – I’m running towards him. tweet. lieve that Gennady will win, with- with Chris Eubank, and now we “I want these big fights and For 34-year-old Golovkin, also out meeting any particular difficul- have Kell Brook,” said GGG’s like Sugar Ray Robinson did, I’m known as GGG, this fight will be ties,” said Kazakh Olympic boxing promoter Tom Loeffler. jumping up to middleweight to be- Street Artist Draws the 36th of his career. In the previ- champion Serik Sapiev. In turn, Brook said he was not come a two weight world champi- ous 35 matches, he scored 35 wins “Kell is the only one who fi- afraid of Golovkin and quickly ac- on,” Brooke is quoted by The Star. Attention to Social Winners of Third Contest Among Int’l Journalists and Environmental Reporting on Kazakhstan Announced Issues “Since 1949, 616 nuclear bombs By Aiman Turebekova the Americas, Asia and Oceania By Zhazira Dyussembekova were detonated at the Semipal- and the Middle East and Africa. atinsk Test Site and 1.5 million ASTANA – The Kazakh For- The winners are awarded a trip to ASTANA – Kazakh social net- people were affected. In the 21st eign Ministry and Kazakhstan’s Kazakhstan in September, which in- works exploded in June from the century, Kazakhstan turned into Chief Editors Club announced the cludes visits to Astana, Almaty and reposts, comments and likes for a winners of their third internation- a nuclear waste dump. The state the Borovoye resort area, as well as video posted by Kazakh street art- continued to experiment on peo- al journalism contest, “Kazakh- an extensive cultural programme. ist Pasha Cas. The video presents stan through the Eyes of Foreign ple. It is Silence. Horror. Crime. Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov his new work, “This is Silence,” Despair,” says Cas in the video. Media.” noted the quality of the applications the young man’s manifesto. “This is Silence” draws peo- According to the Ministry’s this year and continued growing inter- “This is Silence” is a giant re- ple’s attention to the problem of press release from July 12, the est in Kazakhstan’s dynamic devel- production of Edvard Munch’s nuclear waste disposal on the Ka- contest attracted 60 entries from opment and upcoming major events, “Scream” series character on zakh territory, said the video’s de- 29 countries, with five regional such as the international specialised one of the objects at Semipalat- scription. Under law, Kazakhstan prizes awarded to journalists rep- exhibition EXPO 2017 in Astana and insk Nuclear Test Site. The vid- is prohibited from importing any resenting the Commonwealth of Winter Universiade in Almaty. eo starts with the artist painting Independent States (CIS), Europe, Continued on Page B5 foreign nuclear waste, and what dates connected to Hiroshima and the video refers to is the residual Nagasaki and Semipalatinsk Test effects of Soviet nuclear weapon Site. At the same time a narrator, testing conducted at the test site who is the artist himself, relates in 1949-1989. the horrifying numbers in the his- Ardana Botay – Nation’s tory of nuclear tests. Continued on Page B4 Female Military Pilot civil aviation academy. Later, she Things to Watch & By Kamila Zhumabayeva received an opportunity to study at the professional Patria Pilot Places to go ASTANA – Ardana Botay, a Training and Flight School in senior pilot and flight navigator Helsinki. at Kazakhstan National Guard’s She had 40 hours of flight at the Astana opera 3656 military base, is one of few state aviation centre and 200 hours women in the country who decided during her internship in Finland. July 16 at 6 p.m. Gala Concert to tie her life to military aviation. She flew single engine, double en- July 20 at 7 p.m. Return of Orpheus, Concert In an interview with The Astana gine, civil and training planes. She Times, she talked about why it is subsequently had her first experi- July 30 at 6 p.m. Double Inspiration, easier to be on a team with men, ence with big planes. her childhood dream and the path “After completing the academy Piano Concert to achieving it. in March this year, the national Botay completed training at the guard of our country accepted me state aviation centre when she was for a job there despite the fact that in 10th grade and has been on a I am a woman. I work where I re- astana arena male team since she was a teenag- ally like working,” she said. er, which she admits was easier for Botay is the first among her rela- July 16 at 5 p.m. FC Astana – FC Atyrau match her than being with females. tives and loved ones to work in the July 20 at 8 p.m. FC Astana – FC Žalgiris “Communication with each aviation field. Her father has been other and about work was more working at law enforcement agen- straightforward, clear and with- cies for a long time. out surpluses and hints/intima- “Subconsciously a desire to be- daulet sports tion [she laughed] and probably come military personnel was prob- at that moment I started liking Inform.kz Photo from: Ardana Botay ably because of my father, because complex it. Work atmosphere, clarity and I saw how he was going up his ca- a grasp of everything you have her childhood dream. While mov- because it was an urgent military reer rank. I was interested in kind July 25-31 at 11 a.m. President’s Cup (tennis) to do or pass on. I simply was in ing towards it, Botay was very service where only boys were al- of outrunning him on this rank,” that ambience and I love it,” she confident she would be studying lowed. she says. said. at the air force’s military insti- Not wanting to give up the field Becoming a fighter pilot was tute. She was rejected, however, so easily, Botay applied to the Continued on Page B2 B2 Nation&Capital people

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Photographer Karla Nur: Theatre Positively Changing Way We Think This season, the Astana Opera her. When we worked on the pro- set designer Franco Zeffirelli’s By Zhanna Shayakhmetova House staged 295 productions duction of ‘Notre-Dame de Paris,’ production of ‘Aida,’” she said. and four premieres including Zhu- it seemed that I also went through Through the camera lens, Nur ASTANA – An appearance at banov and Khamidi’s “Abai” and a training process together with the witnesses how the spectators’ be- the Astana Opera House has both Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly” dancers. It was an immense expe- haviour and situation in society national and international signifi- operas and Minkus’ “La Baya- rience,” she said. has changed with the new theatre’s cance. Its productions amaze thea- dere” and Jarre’s “Notre-Dame de Nur explained the nuances of her opening. tre goers of all ages and its marvel- Paris” ballets. work. “I see only positive changes lous building astonishes guests of “A great advantage of my ac- “We have strict rules concerning among the audience. But to me, the city. There is only one person tivities is an opportunity to meet theatre shooting. When I enter the the best viewer is my mother. She who chronicles the artists’ daily and collaborate with such emi- auditorium, I wear silent shoes and never misses a single premiere and routine and offers insight into a nent maestros and well-known turn off the phone. While shooting, watched the productions of other theatre environment. personalities as Pier Luigi Pizzi, I never use a flash. I take photos theatres via the Internet. She be- Theatre photographer Karla Nur, Valery Gergiev, Yuri Grigorovich, mostly during the final rehearsals gan to understand the music and a designer by trade, mastered her Vladimir Spivakov, Anna Netreb- and when the orchestra performs is fascinated by opera. We have a art at Leonid Kuzminski School ko, Vittorio Grigolo and others. I loud music. People come to enjoy lot of people who have music edu- and won numerous awards in vari- am proud when they admire our the play and we have no right to cation, but most of our team has ous contests. She worked for three country’s achievements and our disturb them. The main require- no music background, like stage years as a Vox Populi journalist and artistic troupe. Our team is doing ment of our choreographers is that workers, for example. But they see wrote 143 articles that made her fa- colossal work and the next gen- images should be not only artistic, every play behind the scenes and it mous as the first social reporter. eration will bear the fruits of this but also be truly ballet photogra- contributes to their education and “Social journalism is special to work. Those soloists who worked phy. It is necessary to learn to take development, too,” she said. me and I still work in this direction. with such masters of performing dance photos. I was even invited to An exhibit of Nur’s photographs Then I was invited to collaborate arts will hone their skills and have take part in ballet classes to com- is scheduled in the theatre’s hall with an opera house; it was some- their own vision of the play and prehend the ballet technique.” and the stunning images are avail- thing really different for me. But this is important for the audience, “I adore the costumes made able on the theatre’s social media when I came here, I understood the too. The audience will listen to by Oscar Best Costume Design accounts. importance of my role in making a music and learn to distinguish per- Award winner Franca Squarciapi- “I would like to do an exhibition theatre’s history and collecting the fect voices and understand classi- no. She is a person of great talent. in 10 or 20 years. After all those archive. I started to work here from cal music,” said Nur. I am not a professional in stage years, it will be a great collection Karla Nur. Photo credit: Karla Nur. Photo credit: Karla Nur. its opening and I am still incredibly She admitted she never misses fashion, but I just see how the col- of the rare and unique pictures delighted to be a part of its history. including scenery construction, from the top and do portrait pho- the productions and is madly in ours fit together and it is incredibly from that period. As photojour- I am not just a photographer. I am drawing sketches, costume fitting tos. To me, shooting here is a work love with “The Nutcracker” ballet. beautiful. For instance, Azhar’s nalists say, a good story cannot be here as a person who cares about and final rehearsal, are the most and creative process at the same “Also, I would like to highlight costume from the ‘Abai’ opera is made in three days. Creating an her country and its destiny, as at- joyful moments. She believes her time. One man said to me ‘Who the collaboration with Astana Op- exactly the outfit of that era and interesting photo essay or writing tending theatre contributes to edu- colleagues feel the same way. will do routine work?’ I consider era Ballet Company Artistic Direc- style. She studied the history of a story may take years. The best cation and culture as a whole,” said “I’m always looking for a new those people doing the ‘invisible’ tor Altynai Asylmuratova. I knew Kazakhstan and literally created moments and pictures are revealed Nur in a recent interview with The angle in photography; due to this routine are part of the entire work, her before as a celebrated prima the magnificent masterpieces. My within a one-year period. In this Astana Times. the play never becomes boring. the results of which the viewer ballerina from Kazakhstan and I favourite opera in terms of settings case, the display will be excep- Preparations for a premiere, I take photos behind the scenes, sees,” she said. think how lucky I am to work with and costume design is renowned tional,” she said. Radio Host Receives Ardana Botay – Nation’s Prestigious Award in Moscow Female Military Pilot The event attracted 109 radio Continued from Page B1 “Difficulties are always there; By Yerbolat Uatkhanov hosts from more than 10 states it is not always easy to move to- including Armenia, Belarus, Ka- Those working as flight attend- wards something. Generally, there ASTANA – Kazakh radio host zakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, ants and in human resourses, fi- is no success without a fall. These Mukhamedali Bukharbayev was Russia and Ukraine. The winners nance and on the medical team are are the two components of life awarded the “Oscar for the Radio were determined by a jury com- female. Botay is the only woman which need to be accepted. Not Hosts” at the international competi- posed of leading representatives of in a flight team. to be disappointed but to rejoice, tion in Moscow. The event, known the mass media, artists and media “It doesn’t matter whether you take care of yourself and love as “We Speak as Levitan,” was de- experts. The panel included pro- are a girl or a guy or what age your family are the most impor- voted to the 75th anniversary of the fessionals such as television and you are. Everyone should move tant things we have in our lives,” Soviet Information Bureau. Union Radio host Anna Shatilova, towards their dream which then she said. “My wife learned about the National Association of Broad- develops into a goal. Be flexible, competition surfing the Internet casters President Eduard Sagaly- appreciate what one has in life Botay: “It doesn’t and told me about it. I decided to aev, Orpheus CEO and Artistic and develop everything you gain take part because I consider that Photo: kaztrk.kz Director Irina Gerasimova and In- in life,” said Botay to youth. matter whether you the competition is like the Oscar. I small Levitans and we try to con- ternational Academy of Television Regarding the service, Botay was afraid because of my accent or tinue his work with dignity. After and Radio academician Viktor Sa- noted knowing many girl group are a girl or a guy wrong tone, but eventually I made the victory I will face new chal- marin. mates who graduated with her and One should be afraid on the or what age you are. a final decision to participate. I lenges, achievements and pros- The competition aims to support studying well was always a priority. land, but can’t be scared in the translated the speech into Kazakh, pects,” said the Kazakh radio host. new radio journalists. The work of Math, physics and other subjects are sky, Botay added. She is of- Everyone should recorded versions in two languag- The participants recorded one of Rossiya TV host Evgeniy Streltsov essential for a technical specialty. ten asked whether the feeling is move towards their es ​​(Russian and Kazakh) and sent Levitan’s historic speeches deliv- from Moscow was recognised with “First of all, learning every- frightening, to which she replies the records with an application on ered by the Soviet Information Bu- first place honours. He was pre- thing, loving and moving for- that she just loves it. dream.“ the last day,” said Bukharbayev, reau in spring 1945. Bukharbayev, sented with a statuette designed as ward. There are no limitations; es- “Everyone who experienced reported Tengrinews.kz. the only entrant to submit samples a stylised, two-dimensional image pecially nowadays, taking action their own flight and felt the way Botay wishes for young people He noted the late Yuriy Levitan in two languages, received a spe- of the retro microphone Levitan is an important thing,” she added. the whole process goes will agree not to be disappointed in Kazakh- is a great model for radio hosts, cial diploma for his work. He said used during World War II. Evgeniy Botay said she wasn’t scared with me that it is hard to leave this stan, but know that the country is because he is considered to be a the competition’s jury chairman Prokhorov from Arzamas and when she had her first flight ex- feeling, a constant desire to rise developing and moving forward. genius and giant. Bukharbayev noted when he heard the Kazakh Alexey Petrov from Sochi were perience, but derived pleasure and up into the sky, go to an airport All the difficulties people are ex- feels present radio and television version that he had no doubt the awarded second and third places, a positive sensation from it. Fear or air field, to be near an airplane, periencing is a normal process, announcers continue his work. submission would receive a dis- respectively. All the winners also arises in specific situations, which exploring it and of course flying. without which the future cannot “In the Internet age we are all tinct honour. received cash prizes. pilots try to suppress. It is an addiction. come easily. B3 Nation&Capital Culture

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 “Broadway Bound” Leaves Audience Fascinated

Paul Emerson, Company E Executive Director.

sharp and everybody was on top the years go along we are drawn of their assignments. One of the into a collaboration as a way of ex- things that was strange even if pressing what we care about. Do- that’s stressful is that the lack of ing just a concert is interesting, but time sometimes makes you more to do a collaborative programme focused,” he added. speaks to your spirit and speaks to The musical, headlining five your humanity. These kinds of pro- American artists and almost 75 lo- grammes are powerful,” he added. cal dancers, received standing ova- This was not Emerson’s first visit tions both nights. to Kazakhstan, as he previously “One thing I adored, there were toured Aktobe, Shymkent, Pav- Photo credit: kazakhstan.usembassy.gov Photo credit: a lot of little children last night,” lodar, Karaganda, Astana and Al- By Zhanna Shayakhmetova tant Cultural Affairs Officer Matt and Paul Emerson and his team,” other musicals to present the joint said Emerson after the opening maty and since 2010 has taught per- Wilson and Company E Executive said Wilson. performance. performance. “They were small formers all over the country. He and ASTANA – Audiences were Director Paul Emerson to learn The U.S. Embassy is interested “Broadway is our folk music. It’s and could not see what was hap- the U.S. Embassy were involved in dazzled by two shows presented in about the master classes and pro- in developing the Kazakh artists, our own storytelling style. These pening, but the music made them discussions for almost two years to conjunction with Capital Day. duction. so that eventually they will be able are our own ways of communicat- all dance the whole time, so they create the dance summit. The Dance Summit, featur- The major purpose of the sum- to put on a Broadway show. ing things which are important to didn’t have to see it to be a part of “There are an incredible number ing more than 50 Kazakh dancers mit is to give the local performers “We are just now at the very be- us and serve as important kinds of it. It’s just an amazingly wonderful of talented dancers in your country. and choreographers under the su- the technique and teaching meth- ginning of this and I am looking dreams and aspirations. To be able thing to watch how the music took One of the things that we really pervision of the Company E bal- ods for subsequent transfer to their for possibilities for future collabo- to share Broadway is not just the children from wherever they were appreciate was they started to ask let troupe masters, was held June students, said Wilson. ration. If there are parties inter- chance for us to share music that and took them to a completely new about running a business. Many 20-July 1. “Broadway Bound,” a “We were thinking over the past ested in developing the Broadway we love, choreography that we place. They didn’t understand the people want to have dance schools musical dedicated to the 25th an- couple of years how to take this to musical in Kazakhstan with the love, ideas and design, but it’s also words and they couldn’t see the or they already have dance schools niversary of relations between the the next level and progress things hope of training people in dance, kind of a little window into some- show and it didn’t matter. They and they asked how we are doing United States and Kazakhstan, was forward, because many people singing and acting, as well as set thing that’s very much about the could hear it and could feel it and enrollments, how we find students, staged July 4 and 6 near the Bait- asked about holding such an event design and technical staff, so that U.S.,” he said. that’s incredible. Even if you can’t what we charge for tuition and oth- erek Monument and at the Palace here. It takes many years of send- if a group wants to have a show, Emerson noted working together see the audience, you can feel the er questions. The great part about it of Peace and Harmony. ing memorandums. In a short they will have the tools, people with local artists is a very rich and people behind you. That stage be- was not just the teaching; it was that The events were organised by period of time, we were able to and ability to put on a musical,” very different kind of experience comes one life and it’s a dream all these people who came from all the U.S. Embassy in cooperation accomplish bringing everybody said Wilson. than just doing a show. moment for artists and that’s what over the country got to meet each with the Kazakh Ministry of Cul- together and giving them the skills Emerson and the Washington, “This was very challenging; last night was like.” other, so now they are a network. ture and Sport, Akimat (city ad- and sending them back out to the D.C.-based Company E worked one of the strange things about “Our dance company does con- So when they have questions, they ministration) and National Univer- regions to be able to teach these with the actors, singers and musi- the challenge was that everybody temporary dance in pure form. We can chat with us and reach out to sity of Arts. skills. We were able to put it to- cians during the week and studied knew how little time they had and do concert dance but we also do each other. Then you build a cul- The Astana Times spoke exclu- gether with the University of Arts. the parts from “West Side Story,” so they were much more focused. these kinds of collaborative pro- ture of collaboration across all of sively with U.S. Embassy Assis- We are very thankful for their help “Chicago,” “A Chorus Line” and Everybody’s attention was very grammes and more and more as these dancers,” he said. Kazakh Director’s Film to Director of Gorky Russian Drama Be Shown at International Theatre Talks Past Achievements Film Festival in Peru and Demand for Theatres By Kamila Zhumabayeva By Zhazira Dyussembekova “The Plague at the Karatas ASTANA – Honoured Art Work- ASTANA – “The Plague at the Village” received the NETPAC er of Kazakhstan and director of Karatas Village,” a Kazakh film Astana’s Gorky State Academic directed by Adilkhan Yerzhanov, Award as the best Asian feature Russian Drama Theatre Erkin Kas- will be shown at the Lima Inde- film during the International Film senov discussed the Central Asian pendiente International Film Festi- Festival in Rotterdam. nation’s theatre audience; past val in Peru. The festival will finish achievements, including wrapping on July 9. up their 115th jubilee season recent- “It is not surprising that this ly; and the theatre’s busy schedule to participate in the main com- ity brings them closer,” said year they have chosen ‘The of current and future activities. Yerzhanov, according to Ten- Plague at the Karatas Village,’ petition. Peruvians’ mental- According to him, Kazakhstan’s grinews. theatre scene is different from oth- In the film’s storyline, a new er nations’ in that it contains a va- mayor comes to the village from riety of multi-ethnic theatre tradi- the city and tries to change the tions, like Korean, Uzbek, German Photo from: Inform.kz Photo from: situation in the place by introduc- and Uyghur. ing his own reforms and rules. In “Multi-ethnicity has always is bad, but that the viewer arrived One, Mayor and Others”), “Di- addition, he finds a large part of been a point of pride for us. Our unprepared, having different ex- kar,” (“Wildman”), “Yazichniki,” the population is ill and suspects President pays special attention pectations. (“Pagans”) “Tomiris,” “Chyorniy that they suffer from the plague. to it and the Assembly of the “Being prepared is essential. Monah” (“Black Monk”), “Cha- At the same time, local authorities People of Kazakhstan unites all One should know where he or she os,” “Probuzhdenie” (“Awaken- officially say it is the flu, which ethnic communities. Nowadays, is going. It is not a concert. Some ing”) and other plays beloved by tortures locals, and introduce Kazakh dramaturgy is staged at people come and look for ways to the public over the last five years. vaccination programmes that are Russian theatres: for instance, we relax. Someone looks for a comedy As Kassenov emphasised, “Ya- useless. “The newly-appointed have a Kazakh classic, [plays by] but ends up going to a tragedy. We zichniki” is one of the theatre’s best mayor resists at first, but is slowly Oralkhan Bokeyev, [and] Adil- always set the highest standards. If works. They have taken this staging dragged down into a morass of bek Orazbekov’s “Odinokaya Ya- not, we lose meaning, credibility to the Raduga festival in Saint Pe- corruption and abuse of power,” blonya” (“A Lonely Apple Tree”) and our theatrical charm,” he says. tersburg and the Otkoveniye (Rev- according to iffr.com. translated into Russian and being In recent years, the theatre has elation) festival in Almaty. “Probu- This year, “The Plague at the performed to great success,” the travelled to Spain, to festivals in zhdeniye” participated in Sahnadan Karatas Village” received the director explained. Russia’s Black Sea and the North- Salem (Hello from the Stage). NETPAC Award as the best Asian Kassenov says the Gorky Thea- ern Caucasus regions and received The theatre plans to open their feature film during the Internation- tre works with administrations, a diploma at the Raduga (Rain- 116th season in October with “Al- al Film Festival in Rotterdam. halls and higher education institu- bow) international theatrical fes- pamys,” which Kassenov is cur- The Calvert Journal also in- tions to draw audiences. tival, which drew 14 participant rently working on. “I have already cluded the film into the list of “It starts when children go to countries including the U.K., Po- invited a Kyrgyz national artist for new East films to look out for in theatres at an early age. Theatre is land and Iran. this play and I am confident au- 2016 by saying, “The unsettling, not a screen on gadgets but a spe- “The 115th jubilee season that diences will be watching it with theatrical parable takes place in cial kind of art, a live dialogue that we closed on July 1 was very viv- pleasure,” he said. a timeless night-time of strange gives a certain ambiance. Emo- id. We accompanied all our artists Other upcoming projects include shadows, its dark and surreal at- tions are conveyed from stage. The on a red carpet, talking about each staging fairy tales, holding matinees, mosphere peopled by masked theatre culture was always there. It one of them, who they were, their conducting concert tours in South- figures. The film’s modern-day is there now and will be present in merits. So many guests and people ern Kazakhstan, attending a festival resonance is clear.” the future. People will always go on the street were applauding,” he in Belarus, participating in Kazakh “Lima Independiente Interna- to theatres,” he stressed. recalled. Culture Days, and visiting Saint Pe- tional Film Festival is the most According to him, some plays Kazakh Secretary of State tersburg and Moscow. Another pro- important Festival in Peru for are less attended than others, and Gulshara Abdykalikova opened ject being kept tightly under wraps personal and innovative cinema once in a while someone leaves the theatrical season. Artists have involves the story of a Swedish around the world,” he said on film- during a performance. Kassenov prepared a theatrical lineup of composer who was in Kazakhstan festivallife.com. says that does not mean the play “Tot, Mayor Y Drugie,” (“The in the beginning of the 20th century. B4 Nation&Capital COUNTRY

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Roadside Businesses Succeeding in Akmola Region Staff Report services include not only a café lar customer Valeriy Afonin from and hotel, but car service as well. Russia. ASTANA – As national high- The entrepreneur plans to enlarge First-time entrepreneur from At- ways pass through the Akmola re- his business and increase the basar Evgeniya Tokareva is sure gion, as well as dozens of regional number of employees up to 300 that the Almaty – Ekaterinburg and district roads, Kazakhstan people. highway needs modern facili- business people have begun to de- “I think that this is a small result. ties and amenities. Therefore, her velop roadside businesses. We still have to work even more. family invested 10 million tenge Zukhrab Veliyev started a road- I think, who wants to establish a (US$30.000) in the development side business 12 years ago along business in our state, who wants to of a business. the Astana – Petropavlovsk high- work, there is always a place here, “Even our clients asked us to en- way. He started with one small there is always support from the large our café. That is why we plan trailer, where only three people state. Construction of the highway to construct a hotel and canteen. were able to work. Now he owns is a big deal,” Veliyev said. We have already increased the a large roadside complex and em- “I travel a lot and use many number of dishes on our menu,” ploys 160 people. highways, but I can say that not Tokareva said. Government helped him every highway has such high lev- In the Akmola region, 420 road- achieve such results with a soft el of service. It is quiet here. It is side businesses operate. Experts loan. Every day, 12 cooks work in comfortable to stay here, to eat and predict that the number will be his cafes, 11 more cooks prepare wash or repair a car. I really like sufficiently increased after all the excellent barbecues. His roadside delicious meals here,” said regu- highways are repaired. Street Artist Draws Attention to Social and Environmental Issues Continued from Page B1 powerful factories – aluminium, tal plant, also received a giant One of Cas’ most famous early chemical, petrochemical and artwork on one of its buildings. works was the “No One Cares” President Nursultan Naz- electrolysis. Who owns these fac- Henri Matisse’s famous “Dance” billboard, where he noted how arbayev officially closed the test tories? It seems to me these plants painting inspired a mural showing many people in Kazakhstan died site on Aug. 29, 1991, and the from suicide in 2012 and wrote Kazakh government has since For the past several months, Cas’ name has “no one cares” in a rude man- worked to eliminate the conse- ner on the giant placard. He also quences of nuclear testing. been all over the news in Kazakhstan. hung a mannequin dressed in hu- For the past several months, man clothes on the billboard in Cas’ name has been all over the His controversial works do not leave an effort to attract attention to the news in Kazakhstan. His contro- anyone indifferent. problem of suicide in the country. versial works, mainly dedicated to At the time, that act was shocking social and environmental issues, do not belong to the people, they people dancing around the steam- for people. do not leave anyone indifferent. belong to robots. They are de- ing pipe. Last year, on one of the old In early June, the artist created stroying everything that is alive Unlike many street artists, Cas houses which was supposed to be another statement on a house in – water, air, land and most impor- does not hide his face under a demolished, Cas created a banner Pavlodar. The work shows red tantly – people. The city with a mask. He was born in Almaty and reading “Are you sure you want

smoke coming from the plant population of 300,000 has 2,000 educated to be an architect. He to delete that item?” The message Photo: vlast.kz pipes and a giant mutant bird-fish new cancer diseases annually. started with graffiti in 2010, but was in personal desktop computer Pasha Cas working on “This is Silence.” in a gas mask flying above it. The And it is official statistics. People soon transferred to street art. The style with the buttons “Yes,” “No” art was completed to highlight the die in bunches,” wrote Cas. genre has a conceptual and mean- and “Cancel.” in February painted Mona Lisa good in every person. For exam- region’s environmental issues and In April, Temirtau, known ingful part, while graffiti is more Cas’ name has been discussed disguised as a street janitor. ple, in Saint Petersburg’s janitor,” the harm caused by the facilities. for its ecological issues due to about advancing painting tech- this year in the Russian media. He “I wanted to show people that said Cas in an interview with a “The city has four of the most production at the Arcelor Mit- nique, he said. often visits Saint Petersburg and they should look for something Russian TV channel. Almaty Bike System to be Launched in September located in the centre of Almaty cording to the Samruk Kazyna By Zhanna Shayakhmetova near the metro stations,” said Sovereign Wealth Fund. Kassymova. “The bike rental season can be ASTANA – The Almaty Bike automated system is scheduled to launch Sept.12, said Velocity.kz Baibek: “Almaty is the city of sports, Public Fund President Almagul Kassymova. tourism, medicine and the city of our The rental price is expected to intellectuals and we should pay more be the same as Astana Bike started two years ago, according to Kapi- attention to the sport.” tal.kz. The bike is free for the first half hour. The fee from 31 min- Almaty Akim (Mayor) Baury- year-round in Almaty, as a bicy- utes-one hour is 100 tenge (US$ zhan Baibek, who recently began cle system with anti-vandal fixing 0.29); one-two hours, 250 tenge biking, supports the project. can withstand temperatures from (US$ 0.74); two-three hours, 500 “Almaty is the city of sports, minus 25 to plus 40 degrees,” said tenge (US$ 1.47) and more than tourism, medicine and the city of a statement released by the fund. three hours, 1,000 tenge (US$ our intellectuals and we should A bike’s weight of 24 kilo- 2.95). pay more attention to the sport. grammes not only offers the nec- “You can use the free bike rent- It is important that our city must essary mechanical properties, but al if you change bikes at various be convenient for the people, not also protects against vandalism. stations within the allotted time. All bicycle components are made The installation of the automated for the cars, as part of the Al- maty 2020 initiative and this is in France and cannot be removed bike rental stations in Almaty will and installed on any other bike. be implemented in three stages. In our motto. Today, we are going to reduce the space for private The Astana Bike project does the first stage, there are plans to not require a connection with the cars. Currently, there are 570,000 launch 50 stations with 270 bikes. city communications, as it works registered cars and, in addition, One hundred and fifty stations on solar energy. The first stage 200,000 cars come to the city with 1,460 bikes will be installed was composed of 40 stations with daily from the Almaty region,” he in the second stage. Then, the last 200 bikes. Last year, an additional stage is 100 stations with 680 said. 110 rental stations were opened bikes. At present, the preliminary The capital bike rental season and a bike park has increased to map of the bike station placement lasts from April 15-November 1,000 units. has been developed. They will be 1 due to weather conditions, ac- “There was a fundamental breakthrough from 20,000 trips per month last year to 88,554 trips in a month this year. Last year, 85 percent of trips were made for free lasting less than 30 minutes and 15 percent paid in excess of a half hour. This trend can also be seen this year,” according to the statement. Due to the heavy workload, the card registration was suspended in July to avoid the inconvenience caused by a lack of bikes. Ac- cess to bike rental, bike use and activation of user cards registered last year has continued via SMS, available to all who wish to join the capital cycling community. A similar project, Shymkent

Nation’s first bike rental was launched in Astana 2014. Kapital.kz Photo credit: City Bike, was unveiled July 9. B5 Nation&Capital SOCIETY

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Kazakhstan Jumps Seven Positions on Social Progress Index Well-Being and Opportunity. cation and has the most room to and Sanitation component also By Zhazira Dyussembekova Each dimension has four com- improve on Personal Rights,” ac- showed good results. ponents, which are each com- cording to the report. Also, Kazakhstan performs well ASTANA – Kazakhstan placed posed of three to five indica- In the Personal Safety Compo- in the Access to Basic Knowledge 76th in the 2016 Social Progress tors. nent, Kazakhstan performs poor- components with the high level of Index, improving its position “In the Basic Human Needs ly in Homicide Rate, Political adult literacy rate and gender par- from last year’s 83rd position. dimension, Kazakhstan performs Terror and Traffic Death. ity in secondary school enrolment. The country remains in the lower best on Nutrition and Basic Med- Out of all the components, the In total, Kazakhstan has col- middle tier, according to Social ical Care and has the most oppor- Health and Wellness and Person- lected 63.86 points. Progress Imperative website. tunity to improve on the Personal al Rights need to be improved the First Place went to Finland The Social Progress Index Safety component. In the Foun- most, according to survey. with 90.03 points, second to Can- measures the extent to which dations of Well-being dimension, But Kazakhstan scored high ada (89.49 points) and Denmark countries provide for the so- Kazakhstan scores highest on in Nutrition and Basic Medical is the third with 89.39 points. cial and environmental needs Access to Basic Knowledge but Care, including Maternal Mortal- Chad, Afghanistan and Central of their population. The index lags on the Health and Wellness ity Rate, Deaths from Infectious African Republic are last on the is made by Social Progress component. In the Opportunity Diseases and Undernourishment, list. Russia takes 75th place, Kyr- Imperative and includes Basic dimension, Kazakhstan is strong- which means rates of those in- gyzstan is 79th and Uzbekistan is Human Needs, Foundations of est on Access to Advanced Edu- dicators are small. The Water 91st. Winners of Third Contest Among Int’l Journalists Announced Continued from Page B1 for her article “Doomed to Growth of the 110 components of Mende- public affairs. The author chose an senting YeniCag newspaper, took “A combination of fresh air and – About our Trade Relations with leev’s periodic table. However, the interesting approach for his article, the top spot among Asian jour- an outstanding view of the forest “This year we were pleased to Kazakhstan.” country also wants to be a major because the Bolashak programme nalists for his article “The Key of make me feel incredibly happy and note an increase in numbers and The story revealed issues of stakeholder along the renewable is a source of pride for the nation. Eurasia is the Development and relaxed,” said Egyptian Ahmed most importantly, quality of ap- trade-economic and cultural coop- energy transition,” read the article. The winner among Middle East- Stability of Kazakhstan.” Abdu Tarabeik. plications coming from all over eration between Kazakhstan and “Kazakhstan intends to take part in ern and African entries, Moham- “Kazakhstan demonstrates the In addition to the winners, au- the world. We are witnessing the Russia by using the latest statistics the development of sustainable en- mad Ghazal, published his article multi-faceted and peaceful ap- thors with outstanding publica- constantly growing interest from through the prism of the former’s ergy solutions and to play its geo- “Jordan, Kazakhstan Shares Vi- proach to foreign policy. Kazakh- tions will receive certificates of foreign media in the socio-eco- strategic programmes. political stabilising role.” sion of World Peace” in The Jor- stan, which has about a 14,000-kil- gratitude on behalf of the jury. nomic and political development Pauline Gavrilov of France, who Among entrants from the Amer- dan Times. ometre border with Russia, China The contest was made possible of Kazakhstan and its international writes for HuffingtonPost.fr, won icas, Douglas Burton, who writes “Diplomats, officials and law and other neighbours, has strategic through partnerships with Kazakh- relations. I firmly believe that this among European journalists for for The Washington Times, won experts say Jordan and Kazakhstan relationships with those countries stan Temir Zholy, the Kazakh Na- is a result of the open policies that her story “Astana 2017: What will for his article “Kazakh Study- share a common vision about global and is gradually strengthening its tional Olympic Committee, Rixos our nation has pursued under the be the Future Energy?” ing Abroad in Ambitious ‘Future’ issues and are key players in initia- ties with the United States, Eu- President Astana and Rixos Boro- leadership of President Nursultan “Kazakhstan has a long-term Programme Aims to Lift Former tives and efforts to push for a world ropean countries and the Islamic voye hotels and Argymak Transport Nazarbayev,” he said, according to energy vision and it is definitely Soviet Republic.” He wrote about free of nuclear weapons. The two world,” he wrote. Company, as well as the KLM Royal the press release. based on solid ground! By 2016, Bolashak Presidential Scholar- countries have also led initiatives to Last year’s winners, journalists Dutch Airlines which, as the Foreign Marina Nabatnikova, a journal- Kashagan oil field in the Caspian ship Programme student Shalkar protect the image of Islam amid at- from Argentina, Egypt, Indonesia, Ministry’s press release reminded, ist with the Russian newspaper Ar- Sea has the potential to become Nursetov, who studied at George tempts by terrorist groups to tarnish Poland and Uzbekistan, toured the presented its brand new four-times- gumenty i Fakty, was selected as the world’s third-largest producing Washington University to pursue the image of the religion,” it read. same areas the 2016 winners will a-week Amsterdam – Astana con- the winner among CIS journalists reservoirs. Its subsoil contains 99 a Master’s degree in media and Kürşad Zorlu of Turkey, repre- visit. nection earlier in May this year.

someone telling me that when their eyes are closed, it is as if some Ka- zakh guy is playing. Also after a Almaty Dombra Player Speaks About Historic performance, an adult comes and says that thanks to me, his children or grandchildren will surely be playing dombra, asking whether I Ties with Kazakhs, Interest in Instrument teach, et cetera, and which course spoke Kazakh. She adopted the lan- seur, but it is very interesting and composers. It’s the same with dom- I am very happy about,” he noted. guage and loved dombra and Ka- I think that the role of dombra and bra, which has its own tone qual- Fendrikov was once invited to zakh music. When she was young, its meaning is not disclosed on ity,” he said. an artistic evening in Almaty. He the radio in the kitchen was set to a a world scale… I tell everything The more he involves himself, thought it would be quite hard to Kazakh station. about dombra with pleasure, if, for said Fendrikov, the more he under- talk about the dombra to economy, “When I learned to play and instance, a performance is not in a stands that to comprehend the in- finance and similar students. Yet he sing, I always tried to visit my strict format,” he noted. strument, he needs to try and work found the nearly 200 people were all grandmother with a dombra and Foreigners frequently expressed harder. anxious to hear about the instrument she would be aggrieved if I would their interest in the dombra, often He feels those who learn to play when he began to speak. Fendrikov come without the instrument,” said wishing to purchase and even play at a conservatory, holding the dom- realised he wanted to continue and Fendrikov. it. Fendrikov feels it is not just a bra in their hands since childhood now plans to create an educational As his mother grew, she spent her plain instrument with two strings and almost never letting go, are cer- show or concert and narrative for childhood and holidays among the like some people say. tainly professional musicians who students and school children. Kazakhs in Matai. When Fendrikov “I consider it silly judging an in- have a different level of technique. “It is not important what you play had an opportunity to play dombra, strument according to the amount Fendrikov has his own advantages, when you do. It seems to me that he did so on his mother’s advice of its strings, because if the violin however, like trying to play more music is unique by the fact that it and in appreciation of the people has four strings, it can’t be com- emotionally and using some show diverts a person from some social who impressed him. pared to how many the harp has. elements and surprises during his matters and status and combines “Then I had this learning myself. Nevertheless, the violin is a world- performances. feelings, which is same as when a Can’t say I’m a profound connois- wide musical instrument used by all “For me, the biggest praise is person loves…” he said. Photo credit: Dasha Belsham Photo credit: Andrey Fendrikov

learning to play as well. Both were By Kamila Zhumabayeva instruments with their own traits and both required special attention. ASTANA – Creative dombra The musician cannot consider player Andrey Fendrikov’s ties with himself a stranger to Kazakhstan, Kazakh culture and people have as his ancestors lived on its land for been emerging for generations, as generations. he traces his interest in the instru- “It is not foreign to me, even if ment to his grandmother. The Al- I don’t perfectly know the Kazakh maty resident might not be the most professional dombra musician, but language or some of the customs. he certainly is an exceptional one. My great-grandfather used to speak “As a child I used to go out and Kazakh purely,” he said. old folks used to meet me at a court- His great-grandfather was chief yard, give their blessings, wish me of the transport links, not the kind happiness and pile me up with of chief who sat in the office, but candies. This is my first impres- who went to auyls (villages) and in- sion from childhood and a touch of spected the activities. Kazakh culture,” he said in a recent “Seeing how people in villages interview for this story. “Psycholo- were in need, my great-grandfather gists say that a child separates him- would leave a mattress, a pillow, self from the rest of the world at a everything he took with himself certain moment, while I didn’t have and return empty handed from a it. I didn’t distance myself like that trip, telling his wife they would still and this was laid on my subcon- be able to earn while people in vil- scious.” lages were in a bigger need,” said Fendrikov learned to play dom- Fendrikov. bra at school. It seemed normal to His grandmother was a head phy- him, because he always perceived it sician at Matai station, a rural town as he would a guitar which he was in Almaty region where everyone B6 Nation&Capital Tourism

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Holiday Inn Express to Open in Astana experience, taking into account By Zhanna Shayakhmetova the evolving needs of the modern traveller, who stops for a short ASTANA – A Holiday Inn Ex- time and prefers functional, clever press will open in Astana in 2018, design combined with efficient the InterContinental Hotels Group service. (IHG) announced. The hotel will The Holiday Inn Express brand be the sixth object under the IHG appeared on the market in 1991. brand in Kazakhstan and the first Today, it is one of the biggest Holiday Inn Express in the Central brands in the world, distinguished Asian region. It will operate under by conveniently located hotels in a franchise agreement with Fido more than 70 countries: more than Estate, IHG reported in its state- 3,000 hotels have already been ment. launched and 892 are scheduled The 232-room hotel will be to open. Twenty three hotels under located on Turan Avenue of the this brand are operating in Russia, Yessil district, which connects Georgia and the CIS and 22 more downtown Astana with the inter- are planned. national airport. Major attractions IHG hotels operate in nearly such as the Baiterek Monument “Holiday Inn Express is our great demand in Astana,” said IHG ference room for business meet- Holiday Inn Express brand in the 100 countries around the world. and Khan Shatyr shopping mall, as fastest growing brand in the world Development Director in Russia, ings and a parking garage. capital of Kazakhstan,” said Fido All IHG accommodations par- well as governmental and admin- and we are pleased to present it the Commonwealth of Independ- “The demand from business Estate representative Nurzhan ticipate in the IHG Rewards Club istrative buildings including the in Astana. We are confident that ent States (CIS), the Baltics and travellers and tourists in Astana is Urazakov. programme, the first and largest Palace of Independence and House Holiday Inn Express, the leader in Scandinavia Alexey Korobkin. growing, but the local hospitality Holiday Inn Express Astana will loyalty programme in the hotel in- of Ministries, are easily accessible the field of ordinary and reason- The hotel will also feature a res- market is underdeveloped. So we offer its visitors the Holiday Inn dustry, with more than 94 million from the hotel by car. able travel for everyone, will be in taurant, a lobby bar, a small con- decided to introduce the famous Express’s Next Generation guest members around the world. Kazakhstan’s Caspian Coastline Offers Various Vacation Options ate convenient arrangements for The downtown Renaissance, class hotel are also available with- vacationers, noted prazdniki-na- a seven-minute walk from the in the complex. nosu.com. beach and 10 minute stroll from The Kendirli resort beaches are the Mangystau Regional Museum in a gulf of the Caspian Sea. The of Local History, features indoor climate of the region is quite con- Hotel Stay and outdoor pools, a fitness room genial for treating and preventing a Grand Hotel Victory, Holi- and international dining, notes the wide array of medical conditions, day Inn Aktau and Renaissance website. according to votpusk.ru. Aktau are among the city’s “A warm current, clean sandy fine hotels with a price range of 24,795-49,392 tenge (about Recreation Facilities and beach, long summer with clear dry US$73.30-$146) per night. weather, clean sea air, swimming The five-star Grand Hotel Vic- Health Resorts pool, sports, recreation facilities tory, about 500 metres from the Vacationers can settle at a post- and comfortable hotel rooms cre- Caspian seacoast, offers a spa cen- Soviet Stigl recreational complex ate exceptional conditions for a on the seaside about 18 kilome- full and comfortable rest,” notes

Photo from: airastana.com Photo from: tre with pool and gym and a bar with panoramic views, according tres from Aktau. The complex is a touring.kz. Aktau to booking.com. cheaper option compared to a hotel Vacationers can stay in cozy and offers a swimming pool, gym, one- and two-storey cottages for All trains arrive and depart es were recently developed, how- About a five-minute walk from bathhouse, billiard hall, restau- youth or a hotel. A sun deck, win- By Kamila Zhumabayeva from Mangystau station, about ever not all of them may actu- a bus stop and one kilometre from rants and spa centre. ter garden, sauna, indoor/outdoor 12 kilometres from town. A regu- ally be suitable for recreational the Aktau Lighthouse, the down- A two-storey bungalow with de- swimming pools, gym, video hall, ASTANA – The Caspian Sea lar daily train to and from Atyrau activities and services may not town Holiday Inn hotel has inter- luxe/semi-deluxe rooms overlook- football, volleyball, tennis courts, may not be filled with beach re- and two and three-day train trips always be top level. Most hotels national dining, a lounge and a ing the sea, a semi-deluxe hotel yachts and water bicycles are sorts or be entirely suitable for rec- from Astana and Almaty are oth- and recreation facilities try to cre- 24/7 gym. complex and Teremki economy available, it adds. reational use, but entertainment, er available options. recreation and health facilities are available to provide essential amenities for a comfortable rest What to See and Do and leisure. Aktau is the capital of Mangys- Located on the Caspian shores, tau Region, despite the city being Aktau (“a white mountain”) is young and lacking sufficient his- among Kazakhstan’s popular re- tory. The region is home to Sufi sort spots for water-oriented vaca- pilgrimage sites such as Beket- tions. Ata, Masat-Ata, Shakpak-Ata and Summers can be hot, with the Shopan-Ata, minor but beautiful average temperature in July reach- natural attractions like Otpantau ing 27 degrees Celsius. The holi- (Fire Mountain), Saura and Tam- day season starts at the end of May shaly oases, radon hot springs and and lasts until the end of August, mud baths. when the average water tempera- The city is renowned for its ture is 18 degrees, according to a unique underground constructions review on prazdniki-na-nosu.com. and mosques with ancient orna- The temperature can reach 24-26 mental patterns and Sufi poems on degrees and in some places even the walls. 32 degrees. Pool and bowling on good- quality alleys are quite popular in modern Aktau. Theatres, cinemas, Getting There many cafes, restaurants and night- Most people fly to Aktau Air- clubs are at one’s service, too. port. Direct domestic flights in- Beach volleyball is available clude Atyrau and Almaty with in the summer. Manila, Nur Pla- SCAT (the cheapest) and Air za and one of the largest Dostar Astana. Ground transportation to beaches are located in the central the city should be planned in ad- part of the city. vance. Many embankments and beach- youtube.com Photo from: Air Astana Introduces New Flight to Tehran for economy class, including all Staff Report taxes, except for service charge is 97,867 tenge (US$290) and The Air Astana national car- for business class 315,070 tenge rier introduced a new direct flight (US$932). from Almaty to Tehran on June “I am sure that our Iranian 30, reported the press service of guests will be interested in the the company. history and culture of Kazakh- The flights will be available stan. Especially, Almaty, the city three times per week: on Tues- which offers beautiful ski resorts, days, Thursdays and Saturdays a wide range of various cultural and will use Embraer 190 air- craft. The plane offers 88 seats in events throughout the year, as economy class and nine seats in well as fine dining at reasonable business class. According to the prices and good quality, which schedule, departure time from Al- can be interesting for tourists. maty is 10:55 am and the plane Furthermore, the new flight will arrives in Tehran at 1:20 pm. The provide convenient connections flight back from Tehran starts at for the Air Astana network of 2:20 pm and the landing time in routes throughout Asia and Com- Almaty is 7:05 pm (local time). monwealth of Independent States The average duration of the (CIS), including the city of Bei- flight to Tehran will be three jing and Urumqi,” explained the hours and 55 minutes and back Senior Vice-President of Air to Almaty, three hours and 30 Astana for sales and marketing minutes. One round-trip ticket Ibrahim Zhanlyel. B7 Nation&Capital Sports

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Almaty Ice Palace Completed By Aiman Turebekova character of the country. Thus, small architectural forms, litter ASTANA – Construction of bins and benches have been dec- the 12,000-seat Ice Palace, the orated with ethnic ornamental main venue of the 2017 Winter patterns. At a February meeting Universiade to be held in Al- about the Universiade, Presi- maty, has been completed. dent of Kazakhstan Nursultan Despite trimming the budg- Nazarbayev emphasised that et from 32 to 17 billion tenge hosting such an important event (US$94.7 million to 50.3 mil- has to give a new impetus to the lion), the venue was commis- development of the city by im- sioned three months ahead of proving its architecture as well schedule. Currently, pre-com- as hotel, restaurant and trans- missioning activities are being port services. He added that conducted at the venue. Accord- venues for the competition have ing to Almaty Akim (Mayor) to be accessible to the public. Bauyrzhan Baibek, the share of An Athletes’ Village with a the state funds exceeded by 60 capacity of 5,000 and an ice percent. arena with a capacity of 3,000 The Ice Palace has three sec- are under construction.

tions: a large, multifunctional Photo: almaty2017.com More than 2,000 athletes from ice rink with seats for 12,000 Ice Palace in Almaty. approximately 60 countries will spectators, designed for hold- take part in the World Univer- ing sporting events and train- as well as cultural events and health complex; and a swim- been completed and trees, flow- also been improved following a sity Games, which will be held ing sessions for ice hockey, mass skating for the public; a ming pool. ers and lawns have been planted. unified concept for improving from Jan. 29 to Feb. 8, 2017 and figure skating and short track training rink plus a fitness and Landscaping of the venue has The site next to the venue has the city based on the national include 12 sport disciplines. Kazakh Clubs Start Beibit Ystybayev Wins Campaigns in UEFA Europa Kazakhstan Barysy Tournament Kazakhstan, there are a number of People of Kazakhstan and amounts By Zhazira Dyussembekova qualified wresters; competition is to 1 million tenge (US$2,973), huge,” said Ystybayev, according went to Viktor Demyanenko, who League Qualifications ASTANA – Beibit Ystybayev to sports.kz. has been winning in that nomina- penalty area, then Isael and Arshav- The Almaty club prevailed with won the National Tournament of Kazakh wrestling is a form of tion since before 2013, when he By Anuar Abdrakhmanov in tested Teuta’s goalkeeper from a a combined score of 6-0, the largest the “Kazakh Kures” or Kazakh martial arts in a standing posi- participated in the tournament for distance. In the 27th minute, Mikhail margin of victory for any Kazakh wrestling called “Kazakhstan Bar- tion. The athletes, usually called the first time. Being also a judoka, ASTANA – For Kazakh football Bakayev ran into the penalty area club in Europe, and confidently ysy” for the third time on July 3 at baluans, can use legs and grab the Demyanenko has participated in clubs, the time has come again to and played a beautiful combination moved into the next qualification the capital’s Saryarka Velodrome. opponent’s belt or uniform forcing several Kazakh wrestling tourna- test themselves in the qualifying with Gerard Gohou, rolling the ball round. Maccabi Tel Aviv, one of Isra- He won not only the Taituyak him to trip, but without touching ments as well during those years. rounds of the European club tour- to the Ivorian who calmly sent it into el’s strongest clubs, will be Kairat’s gold trophy, but also 25 million the legs of the opponent. The tournament has a tradition naments. an empty net for a 1:0 score. next opponent. tenge (US$74,326) and an apart- Kazakhstan Barysy has a spe- that not only the athletes get cash Unfortunately, the beginning of A few minutes later, Arshavin and “Before the match, of course, ment in Astana. In the final, he cial prize for the best technique prizes, but the coaches too. “It is the 2016-2018 season turned out Isael wasted good chances to in- we had our concerns. Still 1-0 was defeated Zhumanazar Yersultanov, of wrestling. This year, a brand like an assessment of their contri- quite poorly. Last week, three Ka- crease the score. The former, beating a slippery advantage. We heard a who was the heaviest participant new SUV car JAC S3 went to Al- bution to the work with baluans,” zakh clubs played the return legs of several defenders, struck towards statement [from their coach] that the of the championship. exander Kachayev. His fight with said the press release. their Europa League rivalries. FK the goal that was blocked by defend- Albanian team arrived pursuing only “To become a winner of this Yerbol Igilik was recognised as an Another tradition the tournament Aktobe tied at home 1-1 but lost ers, while the latter’s strike was neu- a victory. We tuned in for the match tournament, you have to be ready absolute victory in few seconds. follows is the raffle among audi- to Hungary’s MTK 0-2 in an away tralised by the goalkeeper. The re- and I think that we won deservedly one hundred percent, otherwise The Audience Award, which is ence. A guest from South Kazakh- game. FC Ordabasy Shymkent gave maining time of the first half passed today. True, there were a few unused the goal cannot be achieved. In sponsored by the Assembly of the stan region won a new JAC S3. way to Serbia’s FC Čukarički 3-0 at in constant attacks by Kairat, with opportunities. Unfortunately, this is an away game and 3:3 at home. only the goalkeeper saving them. our problem. [Luckily] the oppo- Only FC Kairat Almaty made In the second minute of the added nents did not surprise us. In fact, we it to the next round of the tourna- time, however, Bakaev effectively saw on the field what we expected ment without any problems. In the completed an attack combination from them. They played with the second leg of Europa League’s first through the middle of the penalty same lineup. As for the next oppo- qualifying round, Kairat trounced area and struck the goal from Ar- nent, their team is well staffed. The Albania’s Teuta Durres, 5:0. A shavin’s assist to make it 2-0. club’s level of play fits the Cham- week earlier, the Kazakh club won After the break, the Kairat play- pions League better and indeed the in Albania thanks to the only goal ers continued their pressure on the club is fighting for a champion’s ti- scored by Andrey Arshavin. There- guests and kept breaking through tle in their country. We will be well fore, in the return game, Kairat, the opponent’s defences. In the 61st prepared to match [anyone],” said which considerably strengthened minute Bauyrzhan Islamkhan as- Kairat’s veteran Ukrainian mid- its lineup before the start of the Eu- sisted Gohou, helping him score his fielder Anatoly Tymoshchuk after ropean season, looked to be an un- second goal of the night for a score the game. disputed favourite. of 3-0. The striker was soon substi- “First of all many thanks to our In the early minutes of the match tuted by Léandre Tawamba and the excellent fans – it is unbelievable. in Almaty, the Albanian team tried to Cameroonian extended the lead to Thank you for something that is al- keep the ball. While they may have four goals following a corner kick. ways with us! I am grateful to the succeeded in this way, they failed in Arshavin was then replaced by players that did not disappoint us. attempts to create danger in front of Bauyrzhan Turysbek. This change We were leading 1-0 and occasion- Vladimir Plotnikov’s goal. also brought its fruits, as minutes ally kept losing the ball, but then we Kairat responded with more ef- after entering the pitch he took Ta- took full control of the situation,” ficiency. Shpëtim Moçka reacted to wamba’s strike into the Mochka’s said manager Kakhaber Tskhadadze Beibit Ystybayev a pass from Islambek Kuat in the net, making the final score 5-0. following the final match. Kazakhstan’s Olympic Team Seeks New Successes in Rio By Anuar Abdrakhmanov lenge: to once again prove to the steps in the Boxing World Cup in them has a good chance to win an 100-metre breaststroke at the Uni- tion of the Heydar Aliyev Anniver- world the potential of our sport in Qatar and in the Grand Prix in the Olympic medal. versiade in Gwangju. Rio will be sary Tour and won Best Mountain ASTANA – More than 100 ath- Kazakhstan.” Czech Republic in 2013, however. In athletics, Kazakhstan is pin- the 21-year-old’s Olympic debut. Rider in 2012. He took third in letes will represent Kazakhstan At the meeting with the Presi- Yeleussinov understands the ning its hopes on London Olympic Kazakhstan earned three places the Tour of Azerbaijan (2013) and at the Summer Olympics in Rio, dent it was announced that taek- expectations placed upon him. “I triple-jump-winner Olga Rypako- for Greco-Roman wrestlers, and won the Best Young Rider jersey. and will participate in 26 of the 38 wondo fighter Ruslan Japarov look forward to higher achieve- va. After her triumph in London, Almaty Kebispayev (up to 59 kg), This year, he made his debut in Olympic sports. would carry Kazakhstan’s flag at ment: to win gold. … I want to win Rypakova paused her career to Doszhan Kartik (up to 75 kg) and the Grand Tour, playing a key role At a meeting with the Olympic the opening ceremony. the Olympic gold to bring happi- have a child, but this season she is Nurmakhan Tynaliyev (heavy- in the victory of Astana Pro Team team July 4, Kazakh President Kazakhstan’s boxers carry with ness to the people of Kazakhstan, shining again among the winners weight) will represent their coun- captain Vincenzo Nibali in the Nursultan Nazarbayev reiterated them high hopes of maintaining to my family and to myself,” he of major international competi- try on the mat. Kebispayev and Giro d’Italia 2016. that the country expects good re- the country’s high boxing stand- said. Dychko, a bronze medallist at tions. She has won three medals Tynaliyev have Olympic experi- For the first time since 2004, sults from them. ards. the London Olympics, reached the in Diamond League competitions ence: Kebispayev made it to the Kazakhstan will be represented at “Today, Kazakhstan has strong The main contenders are boxing finals of the last two world cham- this year, including gold in Bir- quarterfinals in London. Now, he the Olympic Games in track, with athletic potential. The results of team captain Daniyar Yeleussinov pionships, but lost in the decisive mingham, and has inspired hope in is determined to do more. Bronze Artyom Zakharov. performances at pre-Olympic and Ivan Dychko. matches. He believes those defeats Kazakh fans for another successful medallist of the 2012 Olympics “For athletes to win an Olympic competitions show that we have Yeleussinov was the world cham- have made him even stronger and performance in Rio. This Olympic Guzel Manyurova will wrestle for license is a great achievement. Our been able to train our athletes, pion in 2015 and came in second allowed him to work on his weak- Games will be her third. Kazakhstan on the women’s side. athletes are now on the verge of showing good results,” he said. place in 2016. He will fight in the nesses. The mood now is one of hard Kazakhstan is sending Alexey international recognition. Support The President noted that in the up to 69 kilogrammes weight cat- “Major competitions are al- work and planning, Rypakova said. Lutsenko and Bakhtiar Kozhatayev for Kazakhstan, cohesion, unity country’s 25 years of independ- egory. This will be Yeleussinov’s ways an important experience that “The Olympics are a celebration of to the road cycling competition. and the desire to win will help our ence, Kazakhstan has raised a second Olympics – he lost in the makes you stronger. It is a great sport, but at the same time, they’re Lutsenko, 23, has won the World Olympians compete and succeed cohort of talented athletes, world quarter-finals in 2012 to the Italian honour to represent my country a lot of pressure and responsibility. Championship road race in An- against the best in the world,” said champions who can carry the Vincenzo Mandzhakapre. In Rio, in the Olympic Games. I will do … I understand that it will be much derson (2012), the Asian Games President of the National Olympic country’s flag at the most prestig- fans will be expecting a medal, everything in my power to win the harder than in London. Defending (2014) and the Kazakhstan Cham- Committee of Kazakhstan Timur ious competitions. preferably gold. Since changing gold medal,” he said. a title is always more difficult than pionship as an individual racer Kulibayev. “All of them are simple folks, his weight category (in London, he Also on the team are Birzhan winning one.,” she said. (2015). He was also twice a winner Other athletes representing many originally from villages. fought in the up to 64 kg category), Zhakypov, who will be making his In swimming, Kazakhstan has of the Tour of Almaty (2014-15), Kazakhstan include judo world Thanks to their efforts, they the Kazakh fighter has won almost third Olympic appearance; Abylai- three-time winner of the Asian won the individual time trial in the champion Eldos Smet, weightlift- achieved their goals and found every tournament he’s taken part khan Zhussupov, the youngest on Games Dmitiry Balandin. In Tour of Denmark and has won race ing world champions Alexander their way forward,” he said. Ka- in, including the world tournament the team; and Vasiliy Levit, who Incheon in 2014, he caused a stages in the Pro Tour of Switzer- Bunnies and Nijat Rahimov, and zakhstan now has 17 Olympic in Almaty, two Asian champion- earned his place with his perfor- sensation by winning in the 50, land and the famous Paris - Nice. many others. champions, the President contin- ships, the Asian Games and the mance at the AIBA – World Series 100 and 200- metre breaststroke. Kozhatayev, 24, was one of the The games in Rio will be held ued. “Today, you face the chal- Cup of Kazakhstan. He made mis- Boxing WSB boxers, and each of The following year, he won the top three in the general classifica- from Aug. 5 to 21. B8 Nation&Capital capital

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Horseback Riding in Astana Expands Photo credit: ak-bulak.kz Photo credit: Photo credit: fazan.kz Photo credit:

free for children from age 10. The A one-hour ride is 3,000 tenge cy riding. The programme costs houses with a Finnish sauna and a ant) is one of the largest recrea- By Zhanna Shayakhmetova instructors are candidates for the (US$9). A winter carriage or sleigh 35,000 tenge (US$104). small house with an infrared sauna, tion centres near the capital and a country’s and international class ride costs 15,000 tenge (US$44) “We hosted the national com- a pool table, children’s playground unique all-season destination for ASTANA – Summer weekends master of sports. for an hour, 7,000 tenge (US$21) petitions on equestrian sport and and paintball area. Visitors also its residents. The complex includes are perfect for spending time with Horseback riding costs 3,000 for a half hour. There are also po- overcoming obstacles with par- may enjoy time in a traditional Ka- a small hotel, cottage houses, cozy family and savouring great out- tenge (US$9) for an hour. The facil- nies for children. ticipants from Astana, Almaty zakh yurt. log cabins on a lake and traditional door activities like horseback rid- ity also has an enclosure for train- “We have a fenced area covered and Shymkent organised by the An hour ride costs 3,000 tenge yurts and a restaurant featuring ing. Contact with the horse has a ing and schooling sport horses, a with sand and a closed arena of Kazakhstan Equestrian Federation (US$9), pony rides for children European and Asian cuisines. calming effect and serves as an cosy restaurant and paintball park. 113 metres in length and 20 me- on July 15, 16 and 17. It indicated are 500 tenge (US$1.50) and car- There are also stables with beau- antidote to chronic stress. Local The club is located at 18 Yenlik tres in width with heat. Our sport that we are able to arrange sports riage rides are 3,000 tenge (US$9). tiful Arabian horses imported from sports centres with their facilities Kebek Street. The contact number horses are good. But the most es- events and activities at the global Riding lessons with 12 classes in a and infrastructures offer pleasur- is +7 7172 300140. sential thing is our developed in- level,” he said. month are offered for 40,000 tenge Russia, a mini zoo and a pony able riding for all visitors. Located in the suburbs, Altyn frastructure. There is a children’s The centre is located in Michuri- (US$118). named Pai. An hour ride under the The Tulpar Sport Club has out- Tulpar Equestrian Centre pro- playground, restaurant and swim- no Village. The contact number is The centre is located in Internat- guidance of professional instruc- door and indoor arenas and pro- vides private and group riding les- ming pool for children and adults,” +7 701 707 0771. sionalnyoe Village, 84 Zhagashai tors is 7,000 tenge (US$21). vides riding classes for adults sons for adults and children from said centre head Berik Orazaliyev. Kulager, an amazing place for a Street. The contact numbers are The centre is located in Koyandy and children. Classical riding and age 12. A monthly programme The club also organises shows family vacation, is just a 15-min- +7 7172 628873 and + 7 707 987 Village. The contact numbers are show jumping courses are 40,000 costs approximately 40,000 tenge such as the traditional kyz kuu ute drive from the city. In addition 9876. +7 777 533 2947 and +7 777 077 tenge (US$118) per month and (US$118). national game, jumping and fan- to horseback riding, there are three Zolotoi Fazan (Golden Pheas- 7050 or visit www.fazan.kz. Astana Celebrates 18th Birthday with a Week of Arts, Sport, Craft Shows Continued from Page A1 Eurasia. Here, new productions The city administration has cre- Artists, a music contest for chil- held the Astana Art Fest and ac- traditional Kazakh culture. Hand- are being introduced, small and ated a website, www.astanaday.kz, dren, the International Festival tivities and performances taking made jewellery, carpets, blankets Nazarbayev noted that over the medium businesses are develop- with detailed information on the of Circus Art ‘Echo of Asia,’ the place within it. Nearby at Bait- and pillows, musical instruments years, Astana has hosted major ing, urban infrastructure is im- events throughout the city. Humour Festival and many others erek Monument, local live bands and much more could be bought. international events, contributing proving, new objects of culture The Sahnadan Salem Interna- took place. were performing. On July 4, the Yurts, horses with riders, batyrs to the further development of the and leisure are being opened,” he tional Theatrical Festival on June This year, the famous ballet United States’ Independence Day, (warriors) and traditional music, city. added. 20 was the first event dedicated to “La Bayadere” was shown under people were able to see a Broad- games and contests totally trans- “Astana hosted the first OSCE He also said that despite current the city’s birthday. On the same the sky in front of the Kazakh Eli way Bound musical there, a per- formed the place. [Organisation for Security and economic difficulties, the capital is day, Zhastar Palace hosted the Monument July 2. formance which was dedicated to The third International Kite Cooperation in Europe] Summit not slowing down and continues to “Mozart” musical, with other pro- The open space in front of Asta- the 25th anniversary of relations Festival was also organised July in the new millennia, and became support the regions, charging the ductions following. na Arena has become a meeting between two countries. 5-6. About 70 foreign guests from the capital [for EXPO 2017]. Also, whole nation with its energy. Several sport events were dedi- point for music lovers. On July An interactive 3D entertainment France, Germany, Spain, the Neth- it hosted a conference of leaders “During this time, we have come cated to Capital Day as well. On 3, Hip-Hop Fest welcomed its programme, “Arkaiym – the City erlands and Russia took part in the of 57 Islamic countries and many a long way. A lot has been done, June 26, the Astana Duathlon start- visitors. The next day there was of the Sun,” was held in the square other international forums, which but a lot still remains to do. We are ed at the Baiterek monument. On a rock fest with the participation in front of the Kazakh Eli Monu- event, according to the city admin- have made Kazakhstan famous. ready for it; we have all the pos- June 28, the second International of Kazakh and Russian bands. On ment. istration. This is an indicator of the high sibilities and desire. Astana has be- Festival of Martial Arts kicked July 5, electronic music found its Astana has a lot of parks and this Along with all of these events, recognition of our capital by the come the living embodiment of our off in the Daulet sport complex. way to people through DJ Fest. year every one of them participat- the city hosted different concerts, international community. Today, independence, the spirit of free- On July 1, an event dedicated to Kazakh and Russian disc jockeys ed in a festival called “Astana Park master classes, karaoke and sing- Astana looks to the future. Rapid dom, innovation and development. football began at Munaitpasov and famous French DJ David Ven- Land.” ing contests, festivals and champi- growth makes it an example of the For the people of Kazakhstan, the Stadium. detta made young people dance for The Festival of Nomadic Civi- onships. new standards of quality of life, new capital is the attractive centre A more intense programme about five hours. lisation near Khan Shatyr Enter- The celebrations finished with the urbanisation model of innova- of our country, which is close to started July 2. The Ayalagan One of the most visited places tainment Centre has attracted a lot fireworks displays throughout the tive development for the whole of the heart,” said Nazarbayev. Astana International Biennale of was Nurly Zhol Boulevard, which of people with its presentation of city. Newborn Figures in Astana History Continued from Page B1

“The young family lives with their parents, so a gift on the day of the birth of her daughter was a real surprise,” reported the Astana administration press service. “Today is a double celebration for me – the birthday of my daugh- ter and birthday of my father. Now we are even more pleased – an Photo credit: astana.gov.kz Photo credit: apartment was presented to my Olzhas and Arailym family. We would like to thank Mukhamedyarovs the head of state for the life condi- was made Dec. 10, 1997, and by tions which were created and due a presidential decree dated May 6, to which we have such a healthy 1998, Akmola was renamed Asta- daughter. I wish every month, every na, with the international presenta- year the population of our country tion of the new capital held June be increased and I wish everyone 10, 1998. The following year, the to learn the joy of motherhood and United Nations Educational, Sci- fatherhood,” said the happy father. entific and Cultural Organisation During the last 18 years, the (UNESCO) awarded Astana the birth rate in the capital has grown title “City of Peace.” Kazakhstan’s two times and maternal and infant main metropolis has been a mem- mortality reduced more than five ber of the International Assembly times. Last year, 26,110 babies of Capitals and Cities since 2000. were born and 13,740 infants have The tradition of celebrating entered the world in the first half the birth of the millionth child is of 2016. quite popular worldwide. In 2012, The decision to move the capital a Russian couple gave birth to St. from Almaty to Akmola was made Petersburg’s five millionth child by the Kazakh Supreme Council on and the family was presented with July 6, 1994. The official transfer an apartment, too.