+15° / +4°C WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 No 17 (155) www.astanatimes.com Nazarbayev proposes avenues for Conference on empowerment cooperation at Turkic summit of Afghan women secures €2 million education pledge Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbeki- By Elya Altynsarina stan Tanzila Narbaeva, Vice Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Altynay ASTANA – The Kazakh capital Omurbekova, Minister for Women hosted Sept. 5 the Regional Con- of Afghanistan Delbar Nazari and ference on Women’s Empower- Special Representative of the UN ment in Afghanistan. It was held Secretary General for Central Asia six months after Kazakhstan an- and head of the Regional Centre nounced the event during a March for Preventive Diplomacy in Cen- 8 United Nations Security Council tral Asia Natalia Gherman. (UNSC) meeting on Afghanistan. “Kazakhstan is committed to The Ministry of Foreign Affairs the speedy establishment of peace of Kazakhstan, the European Un- in Afghanistan and applauds the ion, as well as the Foundation of steps taken by the Afghan gov- the First President of Kazakhstan ernment to improve the status of and the Eurasian Media Forum women, promote gender equality jointly organised the conference. and achieve peace,” read Kazakh Prominent human and gender President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s rights activists, high-level dele- congratulatory letter delivered at gates from Afghanistan, Armenia, the conference by State Secretary Azerbaijan, China, the European Gulshara Abdykalikova. Union (EU), India, Kyrgyzstan, While Kazakhstan is assured the Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Afghan people and their leadership the UN, the United States and Uz- will manage to achieve lasting sta- L-R: CCTS Secretary General Ramil Hasanov, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev, Kyrgyz President Sooronbay bekistan were in attendance bility in the country, the Kazakh Jeenbekov, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Among the female activists, capital can offer a platform to dis- politicians and government repre- cuss solutions and ideas and unite the CCTS to facilitate partnerships emy published more than 90 books dor of Kazakhstan to Iran, Baghdad sentatives were 2011 Nobel Peace efforts. By Malika Orazgaliyeva between CCTS countries. on history, launched the portal Atalar Amreyev the new CCTS Secretary Prize winner Tawakkol Karman, Continued on Page A3 He also underlined the need for Miramasi (Heritage of the Ances- General. ASTANA – Kazakh President cooperation to combat religious ex- tors), which collected four centuries On the sidelines of the summit, Nursultan Nazarbayev addressed the tremism, organised crime, uncon- of cultural heritage of our peoples. Nazarbayev also met with Kyrgyz Sept. 3 Sixth Summit of the Coop- trolled migration and drug traffick- We began the sociological research President Sooronbay Jeenbekov and eration Council of Turkic-Speaking ing. project Türkbarometer. We also took part in the opening ceremony of States (CCTS) in Choplon-Ata, sug- The Kazakh leader also urged launched the project, the Modern the Third World Nomad Games in Yiddish Glory tells story of gesting avenues for cooperation and optimising member states’ transit Great Silk Road, in order to develop Cholpon-Ata. noting Kazakhstan’s achievements potential, including utilising the re- cooperation between our countries Nazarbayev congratulated Jeenbe- as council chair. cently adopted Convention on the in the tourism industry. This project kov during their meeting on the Inde- The summit focused on national Legal Status of the Caspian Sea and will allow visiting the historically pendence Day of Kyrgyzstan and the Kazakhstan welcoming sports and youth policy and was at- simplifying tariff and administrative significant and sacred places of our country’s start of the chairmanship in tended by the presidents of Turkey, procedures. countries in two weeks,” he said. the CCTS. He noted the work of the Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan. Uzbek He also proposed special projects, At the end of the summit, the four intergovernmental commission and a President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and 100 People of the Turkic World and member nations adopted the concept roadmap signed by the two govern- refugees during Holocaust Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Or- Holy Land of the Turkic World, to of integration of Turkic-Speaking ments. The two presidents also dis- to reconstruct them. Toronto-based bán participated as guests of honour. preserve sacred places. Nazarbayev States, a joint statement of the CCTS cussed bilateral cooperation as well By Zhanna Shayakhmetova producer Dan Rosenberg then “I propose to hold forums of the also focused on improving the effec- heads of state on development of as regional and international issues. helped them assemble a team of CCTS youth leaders, scientific con- tiveness of the Turkic Council gov- cooperation in the field of national A meeting of the Council of For- ASTANA – “Yiddish Glory – musicians to play at concert halls. ferences, seminars, organise expe- erning bodies. sports and youth policy and a joint eign Ministers of the CCTS was held The Lost Songs of World War II,” “One song was written by a ditions to unique historical places Nazarbayev also highlighted Ka- statement on the 90th anniversary Sept. 2 on the eve of the CCTS sum- released Feb. 28, features unique 10-year-old orphan who lost his of the Turkic world. I am confident zakhstan’s achievements as chair of of Chingiz Aitmatov, the late Kyr- mit in Bishkek. The foreign ministers musical recordings created by Holo- family in the ghetto in Tulchin, an- that these measures will bring closer the Turkic Council. gyz writer who is deeply respected signed agreements and documents of caust victims and survivors, mostly other by a teenage prisoner of the our young people and expand their “We paid a special attention to not only in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakh- the Turkic Academy and the Fund women and children, and Jewish Pechora concentration camp and yet knowledge about the cultural pecu- scientific and educational work. stan but well beyond their borders. for Turkic Culture and Heritage, cre- refugees during the war. Hidden another about a Red Army soldier liarities of our countries,” said Naz- Thus, the textbook named the Gen- They also signed the Declaration of ated in 2012 on the initiative of the since 1947, the ballads are now who learns, upon his return to Kiev, arbayev. eral History of the Turks was intro- the Sixth Summit of the CCTS and presidents of Kazakhstan and Azer- receiving standing ovations from that his family had been murdered Nazarbayev also suggested using duced into the school programmes granted Hungary observer status. baijan. Those documents regulate the sold-out crowds. in Babi Yar. These were the people the Astana International Financial of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan The council also appointed Ka- organisational and financial activities The Astana Times spoke with whose voices are rarely heard in re- Centre (AIFC) in cooperation with and Kazakhstan. The Turkic Acad- zakh diplomat, the former Ambassa- of the new institutions. University of Toronto Professor constructing history, none of them Anna Shternshis to learn more professional poets or musicians, but about the project and songs written all at the centre of the most impor- in Almaty, as Kazakhstan became a tant historical event of the 20th cen- home for 2,000 Jewish refugees. tury and making sense of it through As many of the songs do not music,” notes the release on the Six At UN, ATOM Project’s Kuyukov urges have tunes, Shternshis collaborat- Degrees Records website. eight states to act on nuclear testing ban ed with musician Psoy Korolenko Continued on Page B2 victims and his life’s work to ending the nuclear weapons threat. Kazakh-Chinese business “A thousand families, ethnic Ka- zakhs living on the land allocated for the test site, have become hos- tages of radiation exposure. For the forum marks fifth anniversary first atomic test, military builders were preparing the so-called ex- perimental field. A nuclear charge was installed in the epicentre of the of Belt and Road Initiative field. The following equipment was Kazakhstan’s intention to improve its installed not far from the epicentre: By Almasbek Zhumadilov investment climate,” he said. military equipment, tanks, aircraft Nazarbayev noted China National and armoured cars. In many shel- ASTANA – The Kazakh-Chinese Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) ters erected, experimental animals – business forum, which took place plays an active role in the Foreign sheep, pigs, dogs, and of course peo- Sept. 7 in Astana, marked the fifth Investors’ Council under the Kazakh ple who lived and worked near the anniversary of the Belt and Road Ini- President. The company is Kazakh- nuclear test site for 40 years, were tiative, announced by Chinese Presi- stan’s strategic partner in developing placed there while nuclear explo- dent Xi Jinping at Nazarbayev Uni- the country’s oil and gas market. He sions were conducted on it. All this versity in the city in 2013. tunity to speak before you today. 1991 at the direction of Kazakh also spoke about the nation’s ambi- was prepared in order to determine Kazakh President Nursultan Naz- tious plans to privatise some of its By George Baumgarten, My voice sounds on behalf of all President Nursultan Nazarbayev. the power of the destructive force arbayev welcomed the more than biggest companies and cooperate United Nations Correspondent the survivors and dead victims of In 2009, the United Nations estab- of the nuclear explosion. My family 300 Kazakh and 150 Chinese partici- within public-private partnerships. nuclear weapons. All that you will lished, at Kazakhstan’s initiative, still remembers how our house was pants in a video message. The head of Regarding investment attractive- NEW YORK – The ATOM Pro- hear today will be another remind- Aug. 29 as the annual International shaken when a radiation wave from state noted Europe-China cargo ship- ness, the head of state also under- ject Honorary Ambassador Karip- er of the bitter experience of Ka- Day against Nuclear Tests. the regular explosion passed under ments via Kazakhstan take 15 days in scored that Kazakhstan joined the bek Kuyukov addressed a special zakhstan, which has experienced Kuyukov was born 100 km from us,” Kuyukov told the gathering. comparison with sea freights, which World Trade Organisation (WTO), Sept. 6 session of the UN General all the horrors and pain of nuclear the nuclear test site. He was born Kuyukov is The ATOM Project might need up to four-six weeks. became the Organisation for Eco- Assembly devoted to the Interna- tests,” Kuyukov told the session. without arms as a result of his par- Honorary Ambassador. ATOM is “[Both countries] are synchronis- nomic Co-operation and Develop- tional Day against Nuclear Tests, de- Kuyukov is among more than 1.5 ents’ exposure to weapons testing. an acronym for “Abolish Testing. ing their logistics and transportation ment (OECD) Investment Commit- livering a powerful plea to the world million Kazakhs impacted by more He has overcome that challenge, Our Mission.” The project is an in- routes. The joint cooperation pro- tee’s associated member, acceded and the eight specific countries to act than 450 nuclear weapons tests con- however, to become a renowned ternational effort launched in 2012 gramme, signed last year, implements to the declaration on international to legally ban such testing. ducted by the Soviet Union at the artist and internationally recognised to permanently end nuclear weap- 51 Kazakh-Chinese projects totalling investment and launched the Asta- “Today is a very important day Semipalatinsk nuclear test site in what nuclear disarmament activist. He ons testing and seek elimination of over $27 billion and is aimed at en- na International Financial Centre in my life, and I am grateful to is now the territory of Kazakhstan. has devoted his art to capturing the all nuclear weapons. suring 20,000 new working places. (AIFC). everyone who gave me the oppor- The site was shut down Aug. 29, images of nuclear weapons testing Continued on Page A2 This is a sign of investors’ trust and Continued on Page A8

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NATIONAL President presents Peace Wall honouring country’s NEWS IN BRIEF Kazinform reports that 192,658 children were born in Kazakhstan in the first half of 2018, which is 3,409 contribution to a nuclear weapon-free world children more than in the same pe- riod last year. Some 112 projects its maximum width is 18.4 metres. for family planning and maternal By Dilshat Zhussupova One thousand and two hundred and child healthcare were imple- tonnes of granite with an area of mented with the participation of ASTANA – Astana’s new monu- over 6,000 square metres were 60 nongovernmental organisations. ment, the Peace Wall, was present- used in its construction consisting Preventive supervision of children ed by President Nursultan Naz- of three parts, the first part sym- under five is being conducted and arbayev on the International Day bolising disunity and isolation, the more than 600 children’s medical against Nuclear Tests at the Aug. second part – hope, freedom and offices were opened. “Positive sta- 29 opening ceremony. independence and the third – the tistics confirm the effective meas- Situated between Independence preservation of peace and intereth- ures aimed at supporting mother- Palace and the Kazakh National nic harmony. Fittingly, the word hood and childhood. Measures are University of Arts and dedicated “peace” is written in 51 languages also set to strengthen the reproduc- to the President’s anti-nuclear on the monument. tive health of citizens. As a result, manifesto “The World. The 21st In addition to the monument’s maternal mortality decreased by 1.5 Century,” the monument is a gift visual aesthetics, its architects paid percent and infant mortality by 7 from the Aktobe Akimat (admin- equal attention to its functionality. percent in 2017,” said Kazakh State istration) for the capital’s 20th an- The roof’s transparent panels in- Secretary Gulshara Abdykalikova niversary. clude a built-in, 616 square metre at a Sept. 6 meeting on modernis- The Soviet nuclear weapons light-emitting diode (LED) sys- ing the role of the family. programme conducted nuclear tem. The 2.5 million LEDs allow A plant providing round-the- weapons tests at Semipalatinsk for the broadcast of bright digital clock power to railway enterprises Nuclear Test Site from 1949-1989 images, which will be used for was launched in Ekibastuz. Sie- and permanently affected the lives events. mens developed the station, with a of the people of the region. The nu- The cost of 1.8 billion tenge capacity of up to 80 megavolt-am- clear test site was closed 27 years (US$4.95 million) was provided peres, taking into account the spe- ago by the President’s decree. by companies, such as Eurasian cific climate of the region. The 2.5 “By erecting this wall, we in- Resources Group (ERG), KazMu- billion tenge (US$6 million) pro- spire the trust of all mankind, and “Nuclear disarmament is tan- the monument shows what has The monument’s wall trans- nayGas, BI Group, Aktobe-Sau- ject will develop high-tech railway we continue our efforts within the tamount to the existence of man- been and is being carried out by forms from a barrier into a petal- let, Assana-Dorstroy and Babek machinery and ensure the transport framework of the Conference on kind,” he added. “To our youth and Kazakhstan in the preservation of shaped roof, thereby protecting Kurylys. system has quality infrastructure. Confidence-Building Measures in future generations, we thus show peace worldwide. Key initiatives and unifying different groups of Attendees included heads of “The Ekibastuz railway cluster… Asia and the Congress of Leaders that we fought and struggled for include The ATOM Project, an people under a single agenda. This diplomatic missions, government requires an uninterrupted and high- of World and Traditional Religions this end, so that they will forever international campaign to end nu- design is symbolic of the tradition- officials, the Aktobe region del- quality power supply, which meets and other forums taking place at remember and heed such historical clear weapons testing, which was al Turkic kurultai, a political and egation and participants of the the needs of modern and innovative our country’s capital,” said the moments and themselves prevent first presented by the President at military council of ancient chiefs Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban enterprises. Now the railway cluster President. the calamities our ancestors expe- Astana’s international conference and khans. Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) has the potential for twice as much He emphasised there is no great- rienced.” “From a Nuclear Test Ban to a Nu- The steel and stone monument’s international conference taking growth. The Kazakh government er goal than creating a nuclear Aktobe region Akim (governor) clear Weapon-free World” on Aug. length and height is 111 metres place in Astana from Aug. 29 supported the local producer as part weapon-free world. Berdibek Saparbayev stated that 29, 2012. and 17.5 metres respectively, and through Sept. 2. of a public-private partnership,” said First Deputy Akim (Governor) of Pavlodar region Ulan Zhazylbek.

The Densaulyk and Salamatty Kazakhstan medical trains started Constitution has withstood the Digital television their tour to the rural areas of the country Sept. 3, according to the press service of the Samruk Kazy- na Trust. The first train will travel through the Atyrau, Mangistau, test of time, says Nazarbayev transition to be Kyzylorda, Turkestan and Almaty lenges of the past and successfully regions and visit 82 stations. The adapts to the changing needs of the second train will cover 57 sta- Kazakh society.” tions in remote areas of the East The impact of the ideas of the completed in 2021 Kazakhstan, Pavlodar, Karaganda people of Kazakhstan about a mod- regions. Work is being organised and Kostanai regions. “Residents ern republic, accumulated in 1995 By Zhanna Shayakhmetova to provide residents with adapters will receive medical care, including into a constitution, today can be and information notifications. small surgical operations and dental assessed through the behaviours ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s full Almaty, Kostanai region and treatment. The trains are equipped of constituents and emerging tradi- transition to digital television Pavlodar will turn to the new for- with modern diagnostic equipment, tions in modern Kazakhstan, said will provide access to 30 TV mat in 2019; Atyrau, East Kazakh- including a computer spirometric Chairwoman of the Constitutional channels in regional centres and stan, Karaganda, Kyzylorda and system; an echoencephalograph; Court of Latvia Ineta Ziemele. up to 15 TV channels in villages North Kazakhstan regions in 2020; a cardiac monitoring system; and “Peace, harmony and stability in and district areas, Minister of In- and the Akmola, Aktobe and West X-ray, dental and ophthalmology society are a constitutional value,” formation and Communications Kazakhstan regions plus Astana equipment,” reads the release. noted Chairman of the Constitu- Dauren Abayev told a Sept. 4 and Almaty in 2021. The Astana city administration harmony and stability, economic de- tional Council of Algeria Murad government meeting. “Digital broadcasting is not lim- By Elya Altynsarina velopment, and the common histori- and the company BI group will Medelchi, “and the bodies of con- open Seedstars, the first internation- cal destiny of the people of Kazakh- stitutional justice make a crucial al technological start-up incubator ASTANA – The Nazarbayev stan,” the letter said. contribution to the preservation of in the Commonwealth of Independ- Centre hosted Aug. 28- 29 the con- It mentioned that the latest reforms social peace.” ent States (CIS), Dec. 1, reports the ference, A Constitution: the Embod- strengthened the role of branches of During the conference, Deputy press service of the Almaty mayor’s iment of the Values of the Rule of government. Executive Director of the Foun- office. The centre will be located Law, Civil Society and the Modern The 2017 reform introduced a re- dation of the First President Igor on an area of 1,000 square metres State. The conference was dedicat- fined system of checks and balances Rogov presented a new commen- at the Hilton Astana hotel. Partici- ed to Kazakhstan’s Aug. 29 Consti- in the separation of powers, complet- tary on Kazakhstan’s Constitution, pants will have the opportunity to tution Day. ing one of the basic components for jointly composed by the Ministry gain unique experience and imple- The event was organised by the democratic governance. of Justice and Kazakh and foreign ment their own projects in the field Constitutional Council of Kazakh- “Indispensability of the rule of authors under the Ruhani Zhangyru of new technologies. It will be the stan, the Foundation of the First law, the supremacy of the Constitu- (Modernisation of Kazakhstan’s only co-working centre in the CIS President of the Republic of Ka- tion are the milestones in modern Identity) Programme. run by Seedstars. Residents will zakhstan, the European Commis- development of Kazakhstan and in Organisers then announced have access to a global network of sion for Democracy through Law its endeavours to occupy a right- award-winning young lawyers in mentors, consultants, technical spe- Minister of Information and Communications Dauren Abayev (Venice Commission), the Organi- ful place in the world. And I firmly the categories such as Best Young cialists, business angels and invest- sation for Security and Cooperation believe that the capacity of today’s Lawyer for 2018, For Participation ment projects. Strengthening youth Office of Programmes and two local Constitution will effectively serve in Legislative Work, For Contribu- The domestic package includes ited to solving only technical is- potential is a priority area. “Devel- opment of a global city is impossi- universities. Kazakhstan, for many years to come, tion to the Science of Law and Le- news, children’s programming, sues. This is also a great ideologi- ble without creative industries such to join the top 30 developed nations gal Education. culture, cinema and sports TV cal decision. When we started this of the world,” the Kazakh leader channels. work, residents near border areas as digital technologies, architecture The Constitution has The same categories were ap- and design, modern media, art and noted. According to Abayev, residents watched one or two domestic TV plied to another contest among au- culture. We create sites that will of rural areas will benefit from channels,” said Abayev. shown its efficiency In his opening remarks, Chairman thors of essays. The award-winning form the basis of creative clusters. as it has ensured of the Constitutional Council Kairat essays expanded on the problems better sound and image quality as Kazteleradio Chairman Iskander The innovative ecosystem of the Mami said that over the years, the of the effectiveness of the Consti- well as an increase in the number Tazhibekov said that the satellite- capital will be formed here,” said peace, consent and Constitution has shown its efficiency tution and ways to enhance it, the of channels they can access. broadcasting network was mod- Astana Akim (Mayor) Asset Is- as it has ensured peace, consent and role of presidency as a guarantor of Vacant radio frequencies will ernised to reduce information sekeshev. the accelerated the accelerated development of the rights and freedoms in the country contribute to the development of inequality in 2010 as part of the development of country. It has also improved the and the interaction of the basic law new technologies in communica- state programme to transition Ka- More than 60 art objects will be public’s welfare and increased global with international treaties, among tions. The ministry is now collabo- zakhstan to digital technologies. installed by the end of September the country. respect for Kazakhstan. other topics. rating with telecom operators to The national satellite TV and radio in Almaty, reports Kazinform. The “The Venice Commission wel- Mami also announced a new con- deal with these issues. broadcaster provides a wide range works will be selected from among comes the constitutional reform test among media and journalists on Last year, amendments made to of channels and services. the 500 monuments created as part “The agenda of the conference carried out in Kazakhstan in 2017,” the topic, The Constitution of Ka- the law “On TV and Radio Broad- OTAU TV’s satellite TV and of the Park Fest International Fes- expands on the exceptional impor- said Secretary General of the World zakhstan as the Basis for Successful casting” allowed for the gradual radio broadcasting subscribers tival of Sculptures and Small Ar- tance of principles and norms in the Conference on Constitutional Jus- Modernisation of the State and So- transition of regions to digital tel- increased up to 1.36 million us- chitectural Forms. The works were Constitution (of Kazakhstan) that tice Schnutz Rudolf Dürr, also not- ciety. Participants will be required evision according to the readiness ers compared with 6,300 in 2010. presented in three categories – for- provided for developing today’s ing that as Kazakhstan assumed to cover the issue of observing the of infrastructure. More than 4 million citizens watch eign sculptor artists, national and historical themes and local artists. democratic, legal, social and secular the chairmanship in the bodies of supremacy of the constitution and The number of radio and televi- national satellite television. Statis- “The festival is held for the first statehood,” read the congratulatory constitutional control of the new solidifying a constitutional culture. sion stations throughout the coun- tics show that 74 percent of sub- time. We want to open an open-air address by Kazakh President Nursul- try is 827, and 356 stations were scribers are residents of rural areas. democracies of the conference, the Details of the contest can be found museum. International experts not- tan Nazarbayev delivered by State The introduction of digital ter- annual conference is becoming a at the council’s website. built. Approximately 200 stations ed the importance of art in the city Secretary Gulshara Abdykalikova. forum for exchange of best prac- Participants also discussed the will be completed by the end of restrial broadcasting (DVB-S2) is at the symposium in August. We “A unique model of the societal tices and new ideas. role of the Constitution in develop- this year. The remaining stations the next major step. will organise a picnic with a cul- development in Kazakhstan formed According to Chairman of the ing civil society institutions and the will be built in 2019-2020. Transition to digital television is tural programme and master classes throughout the years of independ- Constitutional Court of Bulgaria protection of human rights. The ses- Construction work is underway an important social project that re- on Sept. 9. Artists from Belarus, Ta- ence and recognised by the interna- Boris Velchev, the basic law of Ka- sions on the second day took place on stations in Mangistau, Zhamb- quires coordinated work and con- jikistan and Kyrgyzstan will create tional community became possible zakhstan is based on the original at the Eurasian National University yl and Turkestan regions and in stant monitoring at all levels, ac- sculptures in front of the audience,” only through strict observance of standards of world constitutional- and Maksut Narikbayev KAZGUU Shymkent city that will cover 99 cording to Kazakh Prime Minister said organiser of the festival Olga constitutional provisions on social ism. “It has stood up to the chal- University. percent of the population in those Bakytzhan Sagintayev. Sultanova. A3 EURASIA&WORLD

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EXTERNAL NEWS IN BRIEF CTBTO conference takes place in Astana Kazakhstan may host the United Nations Congress on Crime Pre- vention and Criminal Justice in 2025. Kazakh Agency for Civil on historic nuclear disarmament date Service and Anti-Corruption Deputy Chair Olzhas Bektenov or lost their lives as the result of and UN Drugs and Crime Office nuclear testing,” Abdrakhmanov corruption and economic crimes told the gathering, while asking the department head Dimitri Vlassis participants to observe a minute of met Sept. 3 in Vienna to discuss silence to pray for the victims of cooperation between the agencies. nuclear testing. Vlassis praised Kazakhstan’s ef- “Global security and a safe future forts in fighting corruption, noting for coming generations can only be its example should reach out to guaranteed when the world is com- other countries. He invited the na- pletely free from nuclear weapons. tion to host the largest thematic in- Kazakhstan strongly believes that ternational forum, organised every national security of states can be five years since 1955 and gathering maintained through cooperation high-level government, intergov- and mutual trust,” he continued. ernmental and non-governmental Kazakhstan has been at the fore- organisation representatives as front of global non-proliferation well as criminal justice experts to efforts since renouncing what was discuss acute problems in the field. then the fourth largest nuclear arse- The next congress will be in Kyoto paratory Commission Wolfgang CTBT’s contribution to Sustainable CTBT Annex 2 states, whose rati- nal in the world inherited following in April 2020. By Malika Orazgaliyeva Hoffmann, former UN High Repre- Development Goals. They will also fications are needed for the treaty’s the collapse of the Soviet Union. sentative for Disarmament Affairs examine Kazakh efforts to perma- entry into force, to demonstrate Today, the country continues to Astana Ballet performed its ASTANA – Comprehensive Nu- Angela Kane, Vice President of the nently end nuclear weapons test- leadership by taking this important promote a non-proliferation agenda “Astana Ballet Gala” Sept. 9-10 in Milan. The programme, welcomed clear Test-Ban Treaty Organisation Japan Atomic Energy Commission ing and the work of the National step. … It is high time to bring the as a nonpermanent member of the with applause in January at Lin- (CTBTO) representatives, Kazakh Nobuyasu Abe, former UN High Nuclear Centre of Kazakhstan in Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban UN Security Council and its global coln Centre in New York, features officials and others involved in the Representative for Disarmament Kurchatov. Treaty into force. We owe it to our- initiative The ATOM Project. the one-act ballets “Legacy of the global nuclear non-proliferation ef- Affairs Sergio Duarte and others. On the first day of the confer- selves, and to future generations,” Abdrakhmanov urge the confer- Great Steppe,” “A Fuego Lento” fort gathered in Astana Aug. 29 for “The conference that brings ence, participants also discussed in- the joint statement said. ence participants to sign The ATOM and “Love Fear Loss.” “Legacy of a five-day CTBTO conference. us here today is unique. As high- ternational security and the Korean Other activities over the five- Project petition calling for the per- the Great Steppe” reflects Kazakh August 29 is the date in 1991 lighted by President Nazarbayev, Peninsula. day conference will include a visit manent end to nuclear weapons culture elements and includes a se- when Kazakh President Nursultan the effects of nuclear weapons and “I returned from the region last to the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test testing. More than 300,000 people ries of choreographic miniatures, Nazarbayev shut down the Semipa- nuclear testing cannot be contained week with an even stronger con- Site and the museum in Kurchatov, around the world have signed the including Scythian Frescos, Kyz latinsk nuclear test site. The Soviet in either time or space. They are a viction that the international com- the erstwhile secret administrative petition. The ATOM Project has Zhibek Dreams, Martinets and Union conducted more than 450 global issue which requires global munity should make full use of the and scientific centre of the test site. also organised minutes of silence Almehs’ Dance, as well as frag- nuclear weapons tests at the site and intergenerational cooperation,” CTBT and its verification regime in These visits will offer information throughout the world on Aug. 29 at ments from world-renowned bal- over more than 40 years. At the ini- CTBTO Executive Secretary Lassi- the process of denuclearisation of about the devastation to people and 11.05 am local time to commemo- lets. “Love Fear Loss,” set to the tiative of Nazarbayev, the UN de- na Zerbo told the gathering. the Peninsula,” Zerbo said. the environment caused by nuclear rate the victims of all 2,000 nuclear songs of Edith Piaf and choreo- clared August 29 the International “Today, equally thanks to Ka- Zerbo and Kazakh Minister weapons tests. tests conducted globally. graphed by Ricardo Amarante, is Day against Nuclear Tests. zakhstan, August 29 marks the of Foreign Affairs Kairat Abdra- More than 1.5 million people in To commemorate the Aug. 29 inspired by the singer’s remarkable Kazakhstan hosts events each International Day against Nuclear khmanov also adopted a joint state- Kazakhstan have suffered signifi- date in 2017, Kazakhstan hosted life story. year on Aug. 29 to commemorate Tests. But let me assure you. CT- ment on the first day of the confer- cant health impacts and early death a Pugwash conference combined the date. BTO works hard to make sure that ence inviting all nations to take part as a result of the Soviet-era weap- with the launch of an International An Uzbek film crew is shoot- The conference, titled Remem- every day is a day against nuclear in commemorating the Internation- ons testing. Children continue to Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ing a documentary about Abai, the bering the Past, Looking to the Fu- tests,” said Zerbo. al Day against Nuclear Tests and to be born in Kazakhstan with horrific low enriched uranium bank. famous Kazakh poet and founder ture, brought together for the first Conference participants are take additional steps to bring the birth defects because of their grand- The UN General Assembly is ex- of Kazakh written literature. The time the CTBTO Group of Eminent discussing the 2019 Preparatory CTBT into force. parents’ and great-grandparents’ pected to revisit the nuclear weap- crew, including members of Tash- Persons and the CTBTO Youth Committee for the 2020 Review “We urge those states that have exposure to Soviet weapons tests. ons issue Sept. 6 when it will have kent Documentary Film Studio, Group, including Vice Chairman Conference of the Non-prolifer- not yet signed or ratified the treaty “I wish to begin today’s event an official session dedicated to the recently visited Semipalatinsk, the Desmond Browne, former CTBTO ation Treaty, ways to cooperate to to do so without delay. We espe- by paying tribute to all the men, International Day against Nuclear poet’s birthplace in eastern Ka- Executive Secretary of the Pre- bring the CTBT into force and the cially call on the remaining eight women and children who suffered Tests. zakhstan, and the Abai museum. The film, scheduled to be released at the end of the year, tells view- ers about his childhood, life and works. The production is part of Uzbekistan’s effort to promote the legacy of the Kazakh poet envi- Conference on empowerment of Afghan women... sioned in the decree signed by Uz- Continued from Page A1 a positive impact on the well-be- a common challenge for the region, bek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev ing of the entire region of Central therefore making it part of its two- in March. The document noted “Since its independence, Ka- Asia,” said EU Charge d’Affaires year agenda at the council. To date, the significance and influence of zakhstan has been consistently in Kazakhstan Zoltan Szalai in his Kazakhstan has organised the field Abai’s works not only on Kazakh- stan, but the entire Turkic world. working to achieve the highest remarks. trip of the UN Security Council to world standards in gender policy The new programme will come Afghanistan and held a ministerial- “OYLA” (think in Kazakh), Ka- issues and to strengthen the role as a follow up to the $50-million level debate on “Building Regional zakhstan’s only popular science of women in the socio-political education programme financed by Partnership in Afghanistan and magazine published since Septem- life of the country. Kazakhstan has Kazakhstan that seeks to train 1,000 Central Asia as a Model to Link Se- ber 2015, signed a contract with ratified all the fundamental -inter Afghans in its universities. The dif- curity and Development.” CHIP-Holding GmbH, the German national documents in the field of ferences of the new one, though, “In the matter of empowering publishing house owned by Hu- gender equality, with their guide- will be in that it will focus exclu- women and strengthening stability bert Burda Media, reported Forbes lines being incorporated into our sively on Afghan women and that it in Afghanistan, Kazakhstan attach- Kazakhstan. The magazine will strategic and policy documents,” will be multilateral. es great importance to the work of be published in seven European the letter noted. Supporting Afghanistan’s devel- all stakeholders with UN agencies countries – Austria, Belgium, Ger- Abdykalikova suggested while it opment, thus enhancing regional and hopes the participants will sup- many, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, is necessary to strengthen economic peace and stability, is part of Ka- port the projects of the Astana fo- the Netherlands and Switzerland ties between Afghanistan and Cen- zakhstan’s agenda as a non-perma- rum,” said Abdrakhmanov. – with a print run of 150,000 cop- tral Asia, women could also be nent member of the UNSC. The conference participants ies. The first issue was published supported through a comprehen- Kazakhstan is actively working adopted the Astana Declaration on in July in Germany under the new sive entrepreneurship programme of women empowerment in creat- As access to a modern educa- on both bilateral and international Empowering Women in Afghani- name “CHIP Wissen.” The maga- and by involving international ing sustainable and resilient socie- tion system must be universal and levels to support Afghan recon- stan which, among other issues, zine will also be published in In- businesses in female-oriented eco- ties, demonstrating that the issue provided equally without any gen- struction, said Abdrakhmanov. stresses “the importance of full and dia in October and seeks to target nomic projects in the country.“The spills far beyond the social prob- der discrimination, Mogherini an- Since launching the $50 million meaningful engagement of women Spanish speaking countries next lems affecting economic develop- nounced a new €2 million (US$2.3 year. security threats and other issues programme for training and educat- in the national reconciliation pro- Afghanistan is facing require sus- ment, security and stability in any million) programme that will train ing Afghan youth, 1,000 students cess, as well as in the social and given country. and educate Afghan women in Italian company Areas More will tained support from the countries have studied in Kazakh universi- economic life of Afghanistan, and open five enterprises by the end of of the region and the international “Women empowerment is not Central Asia. This programme, to ties, with more than half graduating also enhanced application of exist- 2018 in the Almaty region, reports community, with the leading role only a matter of human rights and be executed jointly by the EU, Ka- and returning to help their home ing international norms, standards, the press service of the Atameken of the United Nations. And it is our social justice. It’s about develop- zakhstan, Uzbekistan and Afghani- country develop. The Kazakh gov- commitments and recommendations National Chamber of Entrepre- priority to promote the interests of ment, human growth and fulfilling stan will contribute to “empower- ernment announced it is ready to (Convention on the Elimination of neurs. Investors are interested in the fraternal Afghan people,” Ka- the country’s potential. The Euro- ing them economically and making cooperate in transit and logistics for all Forms of Discrimination Against processing soybeans, apples and zakh Foreign Minister Kairat Ab- pean Union will continue to be the them more independent,” noted a commercial cargo, energy, mining Women (CEDAW) and Sustainable raw materials and in producing ag- drakhmanov said in his opening strongest supporter of women,” tweet from the EU delegation to and road and railway construction, Development Goals (SDGs) in Cen- ricultural machinery. The company remarks at the event. said EU High Representative for Kazakhstan. the foreign minister added. tral Asia and Afghanistan.” plans to cooperate with the regional Part of the global movement for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy “The new action will benefit not As a UN Security Council mem- The document announced the Business Women’s Council. “More gender equality, the conference Federica Mogherini in her video only Afghanistan’s revival as a ber, Kazakhstan announced that the next regional conference will take than 40 percent of entities are head- agenda highlighted the importance message to conference participants. prosperous country, but will have Afghan security problem represents place in Afghanistan in 2019. ed by women in the region. Women entrepreneurs work from service provision to the manufacturing industry. Entrepreneurship devel- opment in Italy will be interesting for regional business. We are ready to implement joint projects in the At UN, ATOM Project’s Kuyukov urges... future,” said head of the regional Continued from Page A1 clear testing and strive for the total the disastrous era of widespread nu- the international security architec- acterised by Kuyukov as “the path chamber of entrepreneurs Rimma elimination of nuclear weapons.” clear testing.” ture.” Saying he was convinced of peace and goodness”. Salykova. Silvia Pessini, president “The efforts of President Nursul- UN Secretary-General Antonio He described the communities – that this was an achievable goal, the In that spirit, Kuyukov called on of Aries More spoke with Salykova to discuss potential areas of coop- tan Nazarbayev in this sphere find Guterres also spoke opening the in Kazakhstan, South Australia, and Secretary-General added: “I urge eight countries, on whose actions eration. Pessini noted the big pros- understanding and support from the session. Polynesia – as “the world’s most vul- all not to wait for others to act be- depends the entry into force of the pects of the country’s agricultural world community. By his decree on Guterres spoke in the aftermath nerable communities in some of the fore moving forward.” CTBT, to sign and/or ratify the trea- sector and its attractiveness for for- closing the Semipalatinsk nuclear of his recent visit to Nagasaki, and most fragile areas of the planet from In his remarks, Kuyukov de- ty in the name of peace and chang- eign investors, adding the company test site, he showed everyone that his conversations with atom bomb the environmental point of view.” scribed, however, how he chose not ing the world for the better. The plans to build five enterprises in the Kazakhstan has chosen the path of survivors there, known for their Guterres spoke of the Compre- to let his victimhood define his life. eight countries, listed in the Annex region. “Italian banks and funds peace and goodness, and that this is Japanese term of Hibakusha. He re- hensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Painting with brushes held in his II to the CTBT are China, Egypt, are ready to finance these projects. a worthy example for other coun- minded the Assembly “of the need (CTBT), but noted that 20 years af- teeth or toes, he portrays the land India, Iran, Israel, the Democratic There is great interest in processing tries,” he said. “Only by joint efforts to ensure that nuclear weapons are ter its negotiation, the treaty has yet changed by the nuclear explosions: People’s Republic of Korea, Paki- soybeans, apples and other agricul- are we able to achieve a complete never used again.” to enter into force. the stark landscape of the desert, stan, and the United States. tural products, as well as in the pro- ban on nuclear testing … We must Gutteres cited the plight of those “The failure to do so,” he said, the haunting colours of the steppe. It was a plea from within a vic- duction of agricultural machinery,” take the most bitter lessons in the directly and personally affected: “prevents its full implementation This led to President Nazarbayev’s tim’s body, albeit delivered from an she said. history of the consequences of nu- “We also remember the victims of and undermines its permanence in anti-nuclear weapons policy, char- artist’s heart. A4 ECONOMY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

ECONOMY President urges joint Parliament session NEWS IN BRIEF Kazakhstan’s August inflation rate was 0.2 percent compared to the previous month and 2.9 to pursue socio-economic development percent compared to December, according to inform.kz. In the sis for involving self-employed tant bill on procurement in public last month, food prices fell by By Elya Altynsarina citizens into the changing models and quasi-public sectors aimed at 0.2 percent, non-food products in public healthcare, social insur- simplifying the procurement pro- increased by 0.6 percent and ASTANA – Kazakh President ance and pensions. cess, reducing corruption risks and paid services hiked 0.2 percent. Nursultan Nazarbayev opened the “It is especially important as freeing up funds for priority tasks. Since the beginning of the year, fourth session of the Kazakh Par- we transition towards compulsory Another field requiring legisla- food prices have grown by 2.3 liament Sept. 1 at the joint sitting healthcare insurance and introduce tive update, said Nazarbayev, is percent, non-food products by of the Senate and Mazhilis (lower a guaranteed volume of medical the agro-industrial complex in- 3.6 percent and paid services house of Parliament). He praised care and are planning to improve cluding, the introduction and/or by 3 percent. As of August, the Parliament members’ work and public health, corporate govern- development of insurance, agricul- annual inflation rate reached 6 collaboration with the govern- ance in medical organisations,” tural receipts, credit partnerships percent. ment. Nazarbayev noted. and veterinary control. Kazakh economic activity Heads of state authorities of all He also said Kazakhstan needs The last two points of Naz- continues to grow, as short-term branches, public figures, leaders to improve housing and utility ser- arbayev’s address touched on cul- indicators show a 4.9-percent of religious associations, NGOs as vices by increasing the transparen- tural and historical heritage. growth in the first seven months “GDP grew at 4 percent, the global average growth rates,” well as local and international me- cy of interaction between residents He said a bill is needed to pro- of the year, said National Bank inflation rate dropped to 5.9 he said. dia attended. and service companies as well as tect the historic and sacred objects Chair Daniyar Akishev accord- percent, the volume of invest- He also underlined seven areas “Last session, the Parliament by regulating monopolists. identified under the Rukhani Zhan- ing to forbes.kz. The main con- ments increased by 24 percent. of social and economic develop- adopted 87 laws, including the ba- The head of state also told the gyru (Modernisation of Kazakh- tributors have been trade (6.1 Conditions for economic and ment on which the state and Parlia- sis for Five Social Initiatives that Parliament that he has instructed stan’s Indentity) programme. percent), mining (5.4 percent), social modernisation are cre- ment need to focus in the coming I have announced,” Nazarbayev the government to draft a state pro- He also said declaring Shymkent communications (5.2 percent), ated and non-resource-based session. Among them is to con- noted. gramme for tourism development a city of national significance and manufacturing (4.9 percent) and sectors, such as manufacturing, tinue legislative work to advance According to the President, until 2023 and it will need to be establishing a new administra- transport (4.9 percent). Invest- transportation and services, sustainable socio-economic de- these initiatives will improve the reviewed before the end of 2018. tive centre in the Turkestan region ments in fixed assets grew by became the driving force of velopment, which would include, standard of living for six million He added that the Parliament symbolises the historic renais- 23.7 percent due to projects in growth thus outstripping the among other measures, a new ba- citizens. currently is considering an impor- sance of the area. the oil and gas, manufacturing and construction industries.

The Kazakh subsistence minimum reached 29,146 tenge (US$78.80) in August, a South Korean developers NB maintains rate 7.5-percent increase in a month, As of August, the annual inflation reported finprom.kz. The aver- By Meruyert Abugaliyeva rate was 6 percent. Despite falling age per capita subsistence lev- prices for food and services, the non- el incorporates the minimum create cattle tracking device ASTANA – The National Bank of food component has hampered the consumer basket of goods and The transmitter sends a message to extend the autonomous working peri- Kazakhstan announced in a recent slowdown in overall inflation rate. services, including food prod- By Meruyert Abugaliyeva the receiver about the animal’s loca- od of the transmitter from three days press release that it is keeping the Key factors, affecting the consum- ucts (55 percent) and non-food tion. The receiver, placed with the to two-three weeks. The final product base interest rate unchanged at 9 per- er price index, are rising producer products (45 percent). The Au- ASTANA – Lives’ Talk, a Korean owner, then forwards the information will hopefully be ready next spring,” cent with a corridor of +/-1 percent. prices, which increased 24.3 percent gust indicator increased by 13.8 start-up, has developed two gadgets to the smartphone via Bluetooth. said Yung Yang Cheng. The base rate is the monetary pol- as of July, especially in manufactur- percent compared to December and a mobile application to help Ka- The transmitter, capable of work- The device will be tested next year icy instrument used by the bank to ing, unforeseen supply shocks and and 13.6 percent compared to zakh farmers quickly determine the ing for three days, sends signals to in 50 farms in South Kazakhstan. regulate nominal interbank money increase in aggregate (consumer and the corresponding period last location of their cattle. the receiver every 10 seconds within The project, presented during market interest rates. investment) demand. year. Within the subsistence The idea behind the device belongs a five-six kilometre radius, which can Samsung Tomorrow Solutions 2018, The rate also exerts influence on The inflation rate of the main minimum structure, spending to team leader Yung Yang Cheng, simultaneously receive signals from captured first place among more than the inflation, an increase in the pric- trading partners is below the tar- on meat and fish represents 18.1 who identified the problem during 1,600 transmitters. The system does 1,865 proposals. Since 2013, the es of goods and services. get. However, within a year, the percent, fruits and vegetables his trip to Kazakhstan two years ago. not require access to the Internet or company has been seeking ideas ben- The current and expected annual expected acceleration of external (14.4 percent), dairy products “I noticed that farmers sometimes mobile phone coverage. efiting education, health and medi- inflation rate by the end of the year inflationary processes is the main and eggs (13.9) percent, bread have to look for the cattle in remote The cost of a prototype for 10 cine, environment and safety and the remains within the target corridor risk that contributes to inflation in and cereals (6.7 percent) and areas and mountains for more than animals is $700. The team, howev- local community and awarded more of 5-7 percent. Kazakhstan moving beyond the up- sugar, tea and spices (1.9 per- five-six hours,” he said. er, aims to cut expenses to $300 by than $900,000 to 40 winners for pro- “The increasing impact of infla- per limit of the target corridor. cent). With a view of helping farmers obtaining subsidies from the World ject realisation. tionary factors stemming from both “Monetary conditions are close easily track the animals, the team Bank and Asian Development Bank. Samsung will provide Lives’ Talk recovering domestic demand and the to neutral levels. The current nature The Kazakh youth unemploy- developed a system composed of a “For now, we are testing the device with $300,000 in technical assis- world economy reduces the potential of monetary policy contributes to ment rate fell from 4.1 percent collar with transmitter, receiver and and several functions require modifi- tance and financial support this year for inflation slowdown in the me- the preservation of macroeconomic to 3.9 percent year-to-date, re- smartphone mobile app. cations. For example, the plans are to and an additional $500,000 in 2019. dium term. Therefore, the risk of in- stability in the country and growth ported forbes.kz. The decline flation approaching the upper range of economy. However, given the is associated with the 3.1-per- of the target corridor in 2019 (4-6 weakening of tenge as well as in the cent increase in the number of percent) is rising with a possibility case of confirmation of estimates of employees, from 1.5 million of exceeding the target (below 4 per- slower deceleration of the actual in- to 1.6 million. The number of cent) for 2020,” said National Bank flation compared to the previously self-employed, on the contrary, Employment status formalised Chair Daniyar Akishev. forecasted level, it is possible that the decreased by 7.9 percent, or “The National Bank closely mon- monetary conditions might get tight- 455,600 in the first half of the itors the dynamics of indicators that ened with a view of minimising the year. Total labour force numbers may affect inflation in the next two risks associated with growing nega- did not change significantly. for more than 1.3 million years, but currently does not deem tive expectations,” Akishev added. The overall trend is negative for mobile operators, said Abylkassy- it necessary to take any corrective The next decision on the base rate the number of unemployed aged By Assel Satubaldina mova. actions,” he added. will be announced Oct. 15. 15-24, as the figure has dropped The road map envisioned creat- from 5.4 percent to 3.9 percent ASTANA – Approximately 1.385 ing new categories in the labour since 2012. The highest number million Kazakh citizens have up- base, including homemakers, tar- of unemployed youth is regis- dated their employment status since geted social assistance recipients, tered in Almaty, which compris- the beginning of 2018, when the pregnant women, citizens working es nearly one-fifth of the total. figure was 2.7 million, said Minis- in foreign companies and labour SPIID boosts ter of Labour and Social Protection migrants. The number of large busi- Madina Abylkassymova during an Four categories – hourly work- nesses in Kazakhstan has re- Aug. 28 government meeting. ers, freelancers, farmers and unreg- duced from 2,265 to 2,239 in a Updating the status of self-em- istered unemployed citizens – how- manufacturing industry year, according to kapital.kz. As ployed and informally employed ever, still do not have up-to-date worth 187 billion tenge (US$516 of July, 33 new entities did not citizens and bringing the unem- status, she noted. By Meruyert Abugaliyeva million) and created 1,800 jobs. An start their activities and 20 com- ployed into a formal labour sector The ministry launched a cam- additional 100 projects valued at 1.1 panies ceased operation. The have been among the key objec- paign in March in an effort to iden- ASTANA – The 2015-2019 State trillion tenge (US$3 billion) and pro- highest number of active busi- tives of the ministry’s road map. tify citizens employed without la- Programme of Industrial and In- viding 12,200 jobs will be executed nesses is registered in Almaty, Madina Abylkassymova The informal labour sector has bour contracts. Last year’s figures novative Development (SPIID) has by the end of 2018. 490 companies compared to 500 been an increasing area of concern revealed more than one million peo- positively affected the growth dy- The $2.5 billion in manufactur- last year. The lowest numbers for Kazakhstan, yet, the country is The productive employment ple were working without receiving namics of the manufacturing sector, ing sector export volume represents are in the North Kazakhstan not the only one facing the issue. programme, the minister said, the pension and social payments to resulting in the industry contribution a 20.5-percent increase compared to (59) and Turkestan and Zhamb- Nearly 60 percent of the world’s 2.9 currently encompasses a targeted which they are legally entitled. to the GDP growing to 11.8 percent, 2015. Railway machinery shipments yl regions (73 each). In terms billion workers are estimated to be group of 92,700 individuals, in- The campaign produced results, according to the preliminary evalua- have increased 3.7 times and electrical of types of economic activity, informally employed and lacking cluding 62,000 in fixed full-time as more than 7,500 employers tion by Kazakh Ministry of Invest- engineering and agrichemistry prod- large businesses predominantly basic social protection. jobs, 12,400 on social community signed more than 30,000 labour ments and Development. uct exports have more than tripled. work in healthcare and social “First, 548,400 employees signed service, 12,000 in short term train- contracts. The key contributors were metal- Labour productivity in the man- services (524), public adminis- contracts that entailed manda- ing, 8,000 in social jobs and 3,400 Abylkassymova noted the labour lurgy (9.3 percent of the GDP), food ufacturing industry, a figure of tration and defence (261) and tory pension payments. [Of those,] on youth internships. market is now skewing towards the industry (3.1 percent), machinery en- $8,000 per worker, grew 8.5 percent manufacturing (233). 9,300 people are working at home Citizens used news channels to self-employed. gineering (1.9 percent) and oil pro- this year compared to 2015. Plans and 13,000 entrepreneurs officially update their status. “In fact, we witness that the la- cessing (1.6 percent). estimate an increase to 11.9 percent Life insurance is becoming registered their work. [In addition,] “Hot lines were created in each bour market is developing more In the first half of the year, pro- by the end of the year. more prevalent in Kazakhstan, 84,000 more started receiving so- region, where employed citizens toward self-employment and free- duction volume in the manufactur- The programme also aims to in- as the volume of voluntary life cial payments and 19,000 started could call and report about forcibly lancing. This happens around the ing sector increased by 5.2 percent crease investment in manufacturing insurance premiums reached receiving targeted social assistance, receiving salary under the table and world, and Kazakhstan is not an compared to the corresponding pe- industry fixed assets to 4.5 trillion 22.7 billion tenge (US$61.3 mil- while 29,000 women started prena- not receiving mandatory pension exception,” she said. riod last year. The main drivers were tenge (US$12.5 billion) by 2019. In the lion) in the first six months of tal care,” said Abylkassymova. payments,” said Abylkassymova. She added the regulations con- machinery manufacturing, which first six months of 2018, the volume the year, 1.5 times higher than In February, President Nursul- Electronic automated channels cerning citizens who suffered increased 17.2 percent, chemical reached 533 billion tenge (US$1.5 bil- in the corresponding period last tan Nazarbayev criticised the min- are now used to update citizens’ from the nuclear tests at the Semi- industry, food production, oil pro- lion), a 47.6-percent hike compared to year. The figure represents 10.7 istry’s performance and noted its status. Unlike in previous years, palatinsk test site in East Kazakh- cessing, metallurgy and construction the corresponding period in 2015. The percent of all insurance premi- failure to address the self-employed when local officials visited homes stan may be subject to change and materials production. growth was due to an 11-fold increase ums compared to 7.2 percent population, which accounts for to conduct surveys, people can promised to work on the issue. Since 2010, the manufacturing in oil processing investments. last year. The annual volume of nearly one-quarter of the nation’s now visit the e-government or “The budget plan for the next industry has witnessed the launch The ministry is currently working premiums is also following a workforce and does not pay taxes. Kazakhtelecom websites, phone three years envisions the indexation of 3,500 enterprises, including 805 on the conceptual vision of industrial positive trend, growing from 15 As a result, introduction of a man- the e-government call centre or of allowance for individuals that entities in machinery production, and innovation development for 2020- billion tenge (US$40.5 million) datory social medical insurance seek help in public service cen- lived in the nuclear test site area. 545 companies in food production 2024. The programme will improve in 2012 to 32.6 billion tenge system initially scheduled for July tres. But some certain significant or spe- and 514 firms in construction mate- the competitiveness of the manufac- (US$88.1 million) in 2017. The 2017 was delayed. The ministry is working to ex- cial measures of support were not rials production. turing industry, focusing particularly growing popularity is seen de- Offices now span the country work- pand the number of channels, in- discussed yet and the budget does In the first six months of the year, on promoting exports, technology spite increasing lifespan and ing to formalise employment status. cluding with second-tier banks and not have those,” she said. the programme launched 18 projects transfer and digitisation. falling mortality rate. A5 BUSINESS

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF Ozara Services brings expertise to AIFC Kazakhstan introduced a three-month ban Aug. 26 on im- AIFC provides a unique opportuni- the centre and they are a key focus of regulatory decisions that they porting Russia’s AI-92 petrol By Yerbolat Uatkhanov ty to access projects and initiatives my business in the centre,” he said. make. The legislation will adopt by rail, according to Minister and to develop and prove Islamic One of the centre’s main advantag- international standards and that of Energy Kanat Bozumbayev’s ASTANA – Ozara Services ad- fintech, such as the Ozara digital es is the use of English common law. means that the sort of business the order “On some issues of oil dresses the needs of financial and platform,” he said. “English common law is the centre will attract is very familiar products supply to the Repub- non-financial services entities in “I have been involved with the same legal system that is used in with the way they will be regulat- lic of Kazakhstan from Russia.” business advisory, digital transfor- AIFC for quite some time. Initial- the top four international financial ed. It makes it easy for the centre The ban is the result of a gaso- mation and programme implemen- ly, I visited with the AIFC over two centres globally. So, it means that to make sure they are able to at- line oversupply in the domestic tation domains. The company in- years ago. The aim was to build international businesses coming to tract the best businesses into the market, said Vice Minister Bolat tends to leverage its expertise and on experience from other finan- the centre are very familiar with centre,” he added. Akchulakov. Kazakhstan previ- first-hand experience in the U.K. cial centres, particularly the Abu that way of doing things,” he said. Aston noted AIFC gives non- ously imported approximately and the United Arab Emirates to Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) “That is a very important thing that Kazakh nationals the ability to 900,000 tonnes of high-octane develop and enhance the financial in the United Arab Emirates. So, people will be able to do business in have 100-percent ownership. He also finds the Kazakh tax regime gasoline, 400,000 tonnes of die- service industry in the region, par- Will Aston really from that point I’ve been the same way they are used to do in ticularly as part of the Astana Inter- looking to see what we could bring other leading financial centres. Ad- very attractive. sel fuel and 250,000-270,000 national Financial Centre (AIFC). from ADGM and other financial ditionally, I think the independence Islamic fintech is focused on tonnes of aviation kerosene. As “We are proud to be the first the region,” said Managing Direc- centres that might be relevant for of the court and the arbitration centre supporting an Islamic investment a result of factory modernisa- company registered as a partici- tor Will Aston in an exclusive in- the AIFC. There are a number of is very important for international and financial cooperative model, tion, the need for imported AI- pant in the AIFC’s sandbox in terview with the Astana Times. things that are clearly very similar business. It is very important to which operates when a bank is 92 petrol has decreased. 2018 and the first company to be The firm’s second company, opportunities that AIFC gives to know that the court and arbitration owned by its customers and only authorised as an ancillary services Ozara Finance, has fintech regula- Kazakhstan that the ADGM re- are separate and independent from offers Islamic compliant products. The National Bank of Ka- provider. Establishing a presence tory sandbox permission from the gime gives to Abu Dhabi and the the Kazakh legal system and the “In particular, we are seeking zakhstan has withdrawn Qazaq in the centre stems from our belief Astana Financial Services Authority United Arab Emirates,” he added. judges that the AIFC has are clearly to build and support growth in the Banki’s license, reported the in the AIFC as the financial hub for (AFSA) for operating an Islamic fi- Aston feels AIFC presents the amongst the leading judges globally agricultural sector within Kazakh- financial regulator’s press ser- Central Asia. We look forward to nance cooperative platform.“Ozara capital and the country with sig- for English common law. So, that is stan, because we think there is vice. As of Aug. 28, all cus- sharing our experiences with other Finance Limited was established at nificant additional advantages. very attractive,” he added. enormous potential for the coop- tomer bank account operations participants, local start-ups and en- the AIFC because we believe that “In particular, the two pillars of Is- He noted the centre’s regulator is erative financial model within the and the bank itself have been trepreneurs to develop and enhance this is an attractive jurisdiction for lamic finance and financial technol- also independent. agricultural sector in Kazakhstan,” terminated. An interim admin- the financial services industry in Islamic fintech development. The ogy are the most exciting pillars for “There is a good basis for the he said. istration has been appointed un- til a liquidation commission is named by the court. Given the low proportion (0.8 percent) of the bank’s assets and obliga- tions in the banking sector’s to- Korean investors to China to increase gas supplies tal assets and obligations, its li- cense deprivation does not place other financial organisations at risk, the regulator noted. In ac- build bus terminals from Kazakhstan, Russia cordance with the bank’s man- third route will connect Ust-Kame- datory guarantee for individu- Staff Report nogorsk and Aktau. Staff Report als’ deposits, customers will be “These bus terminals will also of- compensated accordingly. ASTANA – A plan for Korean fer additional services so an inves- ASTANA – China intends to in- companies to build a network of tor will be attracted by opportunities crease natural gas supplies from Although Kazakh passengers bus terminals in Kazakhstan was to earn. Building hotels, petrol sta- Kazakhstan and Russia, reported increasingly prefer airplanes to reviewed by representatives at a tions, shopping centres and shops the China News Service citing the trains, rail transportation ex- seminar in Seoul organised by the will provide profit,” said centre pro- Chinese representative of state ad- ceeds air travel, reported En- Kazakh embassy in Korea, Kazakh ject manager Gani Zhilisbayev. ministration for energy affairs. ergyprom.kz. From January- Invest and the Kazakh PPP (public- Kazakh Invest Manager Aigul The country plans to encourage August, 13.2 million passengers private partnership) centre. Nuralina noted 23 investment pro- diversifying its natural gas im- travelled by the former com- Korean partners were presented jects were executed by Kazakhstan ports. pared to 4.6 million using the with a variety of investment pro- and Korea from 2005-2016. “China imported 94.6 billion cu- latter. Passenger air traffic has jects. The Kazakh government “At present, we have more than bic metres of natural gas in 2017, grown 14 percent his year com- plans to build eight up-to-date ter- 10 projects under implementation both through the Central Asian gas ment in May 2014 regarding gas in Sabetta north-east of the Yamal pared to a 3-percent increase in minals under the Nurly Zhol state and development,” she said. pipeline and the China-Myanmar supplies from Russia to China peninsula, Russia. China has pur- rail traffic. Approximately 13.1 programme in 2019-2021. Similar Kazakhstan, South Korea’s most gas pipeline from Turkmenistan, along the eastern route. The con- chased the second instalment. billion people used some form terminals, which have been operat- important trading partner in the Uzbekistan and Myanmar,” the of- tract outlines an annual supply CNPC is one of Kazakhstan’s of passenger transportation ing in Korea for many years, allow Central Asian region, actively at- ficial said. of 38 billion cubic metres of gas main partners in oil and gas ex- from January-June, a 2.5-per- passengers to choose among buses tracts its investors, who have al- He added 22 nations export liq- through the Power of Siberia pipe- traction, transportation and deep cent increase compared to last with three comfort levels. ready supplied more than $2 billion uefied natural gas (LNG) to China, line. The shipment is to begin Dec. processing. The company has been year. PPP centre employees noted the to the Kazakh economy and have improving the diversification of 20, 2019. operating in Kazakhstan since necessary road infrastructure has assets in excess of 300 companies. supply sources. Russia’s Novatek gas producing 1997 and now has oil and gas as- The Kazakh Ministry of For- already been created. The Khor- South Korea’s major exports to Ka- Russia’s Gazprom and China company and CNPC are jointly im- sets and equity in the country, eign Affairs and Samruk Ka- gos-Almaty-Aktobe route has been zakhstan include vehicles and elec- National Petroleum Corporation plementing the Yamal LNG project, while also providing oilfield ser- zyna Sovereign Wealth Fund completed, construction has begun tronics, while Kazakhstan ships raw (CNPC) signed a 30-year agree- a liquefied natural gas plant located vices. signed a joint action plan im- on a new Astana-Almaty road and a materials, mainly copper and zinc. plementing a memorandum of understanding and cooperation, reported the ministry’s press service. The ministry and dip- lomatic missions will assist the fund in executing its strategic New varieties of sunflower, tasks overseas as part of its ef- fort to develop economic diplo- macy. The objective is to attain sustainable economic growth in soybean introduced in Kazakhstan’s prioritised sectors by involving foreign partners. Areas of cooperation include at- tracting investment, awareness- East Kazakhstan raising by hosting international “We create ultra-ripe, early ripe events, implementing the 2016- By Abira Kuandyk and immature groups. The dura- 2020 Comprehensive Privatisa- tion of the growing season lasts tion Plan, developing the energy ASTANA – Oilseed breeders 90-110 days. East Kazakhstan re- sector and technology transfers recently presented prospective va- gion’s nature and climatic condi- to Kazakhstan and promoting rieties of sunflower and soybean tions are ideal for cultivating such exports. to East Kazakhstan region Akim varieties. The yield of these vari- (Governor) Danial Akhmetov. eties is more than two tonnes per Trade turnover between Ka- The experimental farm in the hectare. The chemical composition zakhstan and Uzbekistan is Glubokovsky district noted sun- is also unique – 39 percent protein growing at an accelerated flower is the region’s main oilseed and 22 percent oil,” she said. pace, according to Kazakh crop, accounting for up to 70 per- “Soybean varieties can be used Vice Minister of Finance Kanat cent of the oilseed sowing area and both in the feed and food indus- Bayedilov’s remarks at the Sen- 85 percent of the gross harvest. tries. They can be used for chil- ate’s finance and budget com- Hybrids developed by its breeders dren’s nutrition, for lactose intoler- mittee meeting. Uzbek invest- have a number of advantages over ant ones. Varieties with high seed ments in Kazakhstan for the other varieties, as they have a 15- oil content can be used in the oil past ten years were $31.3 mil- 20 percent higher yield potential, industry. All varieties will be trans- lion, half of which was invested high seed oil content and are herbi- ferred to state testing,” she added. in 2016, reported azernews.az. cide-resistant, noted the breeders. Akhmetov noted the innovative Kazakh investments in Uzbeki- The farm is focusing on creat- approach is essential for changing stan were $114.4 million during ing early ripe hybrids due to the the structure of seed production. the same time period. Kazakh- region’s climate conditions, said “I am pleased with this innova- stan’s main exports include met- head of oilseeds department Olga tive approach. To date, our region als, oil products and wheat, and Gavrilova. involves 40 percent of spring crops its imports include vegetables, “There are 40 varieties presented and 30 percent of oilseed and fod- fruits and nuts. here. We are preparing them for der. It corresponds to the Canadian The number of active small- state testing. We targeted not only model. Scientific work is currently sized businesses in July was East Kazakhstan, but the whole being undertaken to develop new 147,600, 8.7 percent higher country. Every year, we have one- varieties of soy, with an effective than 2017, reported Finprom. two hybrids on Kazakhstan’s mar- period of vegetation of up to 90 kz. In the last five years, the ket. There are 11 hybrids entered in days. Silage сrops are extremely number of such businesses has the state register and six are being important for the development of increased by 43.3 percent. Their tested. We are entering the Russian livestock,” he said. share is also growing among the market as well and three of our hy- The experimental farm plans to 420,800 registered small-sized brids are being tested,” she said. breed common varieties collabo- legal entities. Such businesses Natalia Grigorchuk, a Ukrainian ratively with cereal leader Luky- constitute 35.1 percent of these specialist who has been involved anenko Krasnodar Institute of entities this year, compared to in breeding for 27 years, spoke Selection, said Farida Abitayeva, 34.7 percent in 2017. about promising soybean varieties. head of Astana-Business LLP. A6 EDITORIAL&OPINION

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 Belt and Road: path of mutually beneficial development and shared prosperity of China and Kazakhstan construction of the Belt and Road. By Zhang Xiao Within the Silk Road Fund, the two sides have established an industry- This year, the Belt and Road specific China-Kazakhstan produc- Initiative marks its five-year anni- tion capacity cooperation fund and versary. This is a great event that invested $2 billion in the first stage. draws the attention of the world At the invitation of the Kazakh community. It is even of more par- side, the State Development Bank amount importance for China and of China, Import-Export Bank of Kazakhstan. China and other financial institutions During the first state visit of provided various kinds of financial President Xi Jinping to Kazakh- support in the amount of more than stan on Sept, 7, 2013, he delivered $50 billion for the construction of a speech at Nazarbayev University projects in Kazakhstan. This July, the and formally launched an ambi- activities of the Astana International tious initiative to jointly build the tion in the non-primary sector and Financial Centre were officially Silk Road Economic Belt, which successfully increased trade after launched; it was established on the was immediately supported by the decline. initiative of President Nazarbayev. President Nursultan Nazarbayev Chinese statistics say that The Shanghai Stock Exchange of and received the proactive response the trade turnover between the China initiated the building of a of various segments of Kazakh so- two countries over the past year strategic cooperation with this cen- ciety. Subsequently, Kazakhstan amounted to $18 billion, a com- tre. In addition, the international became one of the first states to parable increase of 37.4 percent. stock exchange on the incorporated engage in international cooperation It is quite possible to reach an capital has been founded. The Chi- as part of the Belt and Road Initia- even greater annual increase. It is nese side has 25.1 percent of the tive. China and Kazakhstan are in especially worth noting that last shares, assisting the Kazakh side in the lead in the construction of the year China imported wheat, sun- managing administrative activities. Belt and Road. flower seeds and other agricultural Until the end of last year, the total Over the past five years, China products from Kazakhstan, which amount of investments by China in and Kazakhstan have firmly ad- exceeded 500,000 tonnes, a com- Kazakhstan exceeded $43 billion. In hered to the principles of “joint parable increase of 20 percent, terms of investment in Kazakhstan, discussion, joint construction and which was a new and significant China became fourth. joint use,” deeply converging the event in bilateral trade. Currently, Fifth, this means facilitating the Belt and Road Initiative with the Kazakhstan is China’s first trading mutual convergence of peoples’ Nurly Zhol new economic policy, partner in Central Asia and the sec- aspirations, ensuring the transfer of comprehensively promoting co- ond among Commonwealth of In- friendship from generation to gen- operation in the five connecting dependent States (CIS) countries. eration. In recent years, the boom in elements and going hand in hand China is the second trade partner of the study of the Chinese language along the path of mutually benefi- Kazakhstan in the world. has been rising in Kazakhstan. The cial development. Third, this means accelerated in- Kazakh boom has also become a First, this means the deepen- frastructure connectivity, the crea- part of life in China. Currently, five ing of political coordination and tion of a logistics network. There Confucius Institutes are teaching the integration of development is a direct connection between the the Chinese language in Kazakh- strategies. Soon after President Xi six cities of China and Kazakhstan, stan. At the same time, five Kazakh Jinping put forward the initiative five permanent checkpoints, five cultural and linguistic centres set- of jointly constructing the Belt cross-border oil and gas pipelines, tled in China. This is the largest and Road, President Nursultan two cross-border railway lines and number among the countries of Nazarbayev announced the Nurly one international cross-border co- Central Asia. To date, about 14,000 Zhol new economic policy and operation centre. people are studying in China and called for convergence with the China and Kazakhstan have the about 1,400 Chinese students came Belt and Road Initiative. After the Western Europe-Western China to study in Kazakhstan. signing of the cooperation plan for motorway and opened 72 inter- Last June, during the third state converging the construction of the national cargo and passenger visit to Kazakhstan, President Xi Silk Road Economic Belt and the routes, including many Sino-Eu- Jinping, at the request of the Ka- Nurly Zhol new economic policy ropean flights such as Chang’an, zakh side, promised to increase the in September 2016, political coor- Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe, number of government scholarships dination between China and Ka- Lianyungang-Xinjiang-Europe, by 200 for Kazakh students in the zakhstan was brought to a higher Wuhan-Xinjiang-Europe, Yiwu- next five years. We may predict that level of convergence of state strat- Xinjiang-Europe, Zhengzhou- in the future the scale of bilateral ex- egies. Xinjiang-Europe and others. More change of students will expand. Over the last five years, the than 1,200 transit cargo shipments Last year, young Kazakh singer heads of state, prime ministers and from China to Europe went through Dimash Kudaibergen took part in deputy prime ministers of the two Kazakhstan in 2016 and the com- the musical reality show Singer countries have repeatedly made parable increase in the volume of 2017 in China, where he instantly mutual visits. Having determined rail traffic between China and Ka- became famous. After the return to the right direction of strategic zakhstan amounted to eight million his homeland, he received a per- convergence, the heads of the two tonnes. Last year, the number of sonal invitation to meet with Presi- states thoroughly studied specific transit cargo shipments from China dent Nazarbayev and was praised issues of mutually beneficial co- to Europe that passed through the as the “Symbol of Independence of operation and ensured the constant territory of Kazakhstan exceeded Kazakhstan.” deepening of bilateral mutual trust 1,800, accounting for more than 60 “The Dimash phenomenon” is and the continuous strengthening percent of the total; in the same pe- not only about the unexpected suc- of cooperation. The ways and the riod, the comparable increase was cess of a person, but also an indis- timing for turning the “Chinese 50 percent. This brought Kazakh- pensable result of rapprochement dream” about the revival of the stan $3 billion of revenue from of the peoples of the two countries. Chinese nation and the “Kazakh transit traffic. In addition, due to China welcomes such bright tal- dream” about the prosperity of the the Sino-Kazakh transit logistics ents that can serve as a bridge for Land of the Great Steppe into real- base in Lianyungang, the Kazakh cultural exchange and convergence ity coincide. Such a deep inter-state side for the first time in its history of peoples’ aspirations. convergence of development strat- gained access to the Pacific Ocean. Camel bells rang 2,000 years egies is a very rare phenomenon Indeed, thanks to the construc- ago and cooperation on the Great on a global scale which reflects the tion of the Belt and Road, from Silk Road has now revived in a high level of bilateral relations be- an inland country Kazakhstan has new look! The achievements of tween China and Kazakhstan. turned into an important transport Sino-Kazakh cooperation in the Second, this means the promo- hub connecting the Eurasian con- construction of the Belt and Road tion of smooth trade, the optimi- tinent with the Asia-Pacific region. for the last five years are obvious to sation of the trade and economic Fourth, this means promotion of all; their significance has long gone structure. Over the past five years, currency circulation and joint op- beyond the framework of bilat- bilateral trade between China and position to financial risks. To date, eral relations. They have not only Kazakhstan has reached a histori- the governments of China and Ka- strongly stimulated the joint devel- cally high figure of $28.6 billion. zakhstan have signed an agreement opment of China and Kazakhstan, However, affected by complex on mutual exchange of national cur- but also gained valuable experi- factors like the international eco- rencies for a total of 14 billion yuan ence for international cooperation, nomic crisis and the fall in crude (US$2.04 billion). Both sides active- setting an example of success. oil prices, etc., at one point statis- ly deployed settlement operations of Looking to the future confidently, tics started to decline. Faced with national currencies and jointly resist- eliminating all obstacles and unit- difficulties, China and Kazakhstan ed the blows of the global financial ing efforts along the Belt and Road, went ahead with the east wind of crisis. Through financial platforms we will fulfill the great opportuni- the joint construction of the Belt like the Asian Bank for Infrastructure ties of Sino-Kazakh mutually ben- and Road, overcame temporary Investments, China-Eurasian Eco- eficial development and common hardships together, channeled their nomic Cooperation Fund and tar- prosperity! efforts to optimise the bilateral geted loans to promote cooperation trade and economic structure, did on production capacities, the two The author is the Chinese Am- their utmost to intensify coopera- states provide protection for the joint bassador to Kazakhstan.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 Future belongs to the young tute for Strategic Studies under framework of the Turkic Council, cooperation remain priorities for unique multilateral dialogue arena By Kymbat Nurgalieva the President of the Republic of including the projects, 100 Promi- the member states of the organisa- that encompasses the interests of Kazakhstan Facebook Page. nent Figures of the Turkic World tion. the Turkic-speaking states. Meet- Increasing interaction between It is symbolic that the forum and Sacred Places of the Turkic The Turkic Council holds youth ings of the organisation serve as the Turkic-speaking states after resulted in the Joint Statement of World and a Turkic Council forum festivals, Turkic youth camps and a necessary platform for address- the Sixth Summit of the Turkic the Heads of State of the Turkic of young leaders. courses for young diplomats. In ing, discussing and making deci- Council dedicated to youth pol- Council on the development of The Turkic Council was found- April 2018, Azerbaijan hosted the sions on key issues of interaction icy will become an important in- cooperation in youth and national ed in 2009 at the initiative of first Turkic Universiade with the between countries, including in dicator of the effective dialogue sports. Nazarbayev and is designed to participation of the Kazakh stu- youth policy. of its members. Youth coopera- At the last summit, President of strengthen the idea of solidar- dent team. The Third World No- tion is one of the important fac- Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev ity and cooperation of the Turkic mad Games in Kyrgyzstan was The author is a research fellow tors for deepening constructive made a number of proposals for peoples at the international level. another important event for the at Kazakhstan Institute for Stra- and friendly relations between further strengthening of coopera- Trade, economic, cultural, human- Turkic world. tegic Studies under the President the states. tion between the countries in the itarian, scientific and technological Thus, the Turkic Council is a of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sixth Summit of Heads of Turkic Speaking States offers unique opportunity for cooperation deep-rooted problems in Uzbeki- Since the signing of the Nakh- ing Ankara to significantly change ing and being modified. It is worth By Igor Prokhorov stan’s relations with Kyrgyzstan, chivan Agreement in 2009, which its foreign policy approach. After noting that such important initia- Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan provides for the establishment of the presidential and parliamentary tives as Belt and Road, TRACECA The Sixth Summit of the Heads have been resolved. the CCTS, the participants man- elections in Turkey, supporters of and others play an important role of Turkic Speaking States, held in Even before the beginning of aged to implement a number of deepening Turkic integration of in the diversification of routes con- Cholpon-Ata Sept. 3, should be the summit, the heads of the five important initiatives. During this Ankara received a large number of necting countries, cities and re- considered one of the most sig- Central Asian republics launched time, practically in all CCTS power levers. In particular, the Na- gions. In this context, it is impor- nificant events of this year. The the format of consultative meet- states, a number of influential in- tionalist Movement Party (NMP), tant to emphasise the role of the success of the meeting is of stra- ings. The first one was held in ternational organisations have together with the ruling Justice and Turkic speaking states that are able tegic importance for strengthening Astana. The new format envisages been established being responsible Development Party (JDP), won the to provide the fastest and most sta- Turkic integration and establish- the creation of conditions for in- for implementation and strength- parliamentary majority. All these ble route from China to Europe. It ing good-neighbourly relations in depth cooperation in the economy, ening of Turkic integration. factors objectively contribute to is also important to emphasise here Eurasia. energy, transport, cultural and hu- increasing the importance of the that the recent progress in the solu- The summit showed how rel- manitarian areas. Following the Turkic vector of Turkey’s foreign tion of the Caspian issue, includ- evant and timely regional coopera- results of the Astana meeting, the Extended list policy. ing the signing of the Convention tion is. The decisions taken at the participants agreed to strengthen For the first time since the es- on the Legal Status of the Caspian meeting of the heads of the Tur- all countries of the Turkic world. cooperation. tablishment of the Cooperation Sea, opens up huge opportunities kic speaking states will serve as a The document presents a detailed A great deal of work has been Council of Turkic Speaking States, Cooperation horizons for a significant increase in the strong link in inter-regional coop- action plan for expanding mutual done to prepare a textbook of com- it became possible to extend the New opportunities were opened volume of cargo traffic. The port eration. Over the past decade, Cen- relations in various fields. mon Turkic history. The main role list of its participants by including for Turkic integration after the infrastructure on the Caspian coast tral Asian countries have often act- in this regard was played by the Uzbekistan. The leadership of this sixth summit. The resumption is completely ready. ed independently in the economic International Turkic Academy, country demonstrates its intention of the summits in the CCTS for- In this regard, it is important to arena, losing out on the benefits of Astana format which, in close connection with to actively participate in multilat- mat after a two-year break will note that the CCTS participants are possible multilateral cooperation. For the success of the summit, other participants from Kyrgyzstan, eral associations, especially those strengthen the multilateral dia- striving not only to intensify coop- Now the situation is changing for our country has done a lot of pre- Azerbaijan and Turkey, carried out relating to regional cooperation. logue of the countries of Central eration within the Turkic speaking the better. paratory work. Kazakhstan has a number of practical steps towards Hungary, represented at the talks Asia with other Turkic speaking states, but also aim to establish “One of the key results of the chaired the Cooperation Council strengthening Turkic integration. in Issyk-Kul by Prime Minister states – Azerbaijan and Turkey. and strengthen multilateral friend- sixth summit was the adoption of of Turkic Speaking States (CCTS) The book was written and translat- Viktor Orban, gained observer sta- The Turkic states, even without ly and partner relations with key the Concept of the Integration of for three years since the fifth ed into the languages of the CCTS tus at the council. common borders, have a great neighbouring countries, primarily Turkic States, developed by Ka- summit in Astana. This year, the states. It was assumed that it would An increase in the attention of potential for cooperation in trade, with Russia, China, Iran and oth- zakh scholars under the leadership chairmanship was passed to Kyr- be used in all four countries: Ka- Turkey to the integration processes transport projects, energy, as well ers. of the International Turkic Acade- gyzstan. During that period, the zakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkey and in Eurasia may be considered sig- as in the cultural and humanitarian This gives grounds to believe my,” said Ruslan Izimov, an expert Kazakh side has done a lot. Kyrgyzstan. Now, with the desire nificant. It is not a secret that in re- area. that, after the sixth CCTS summit, at the Institute of World Econom- The political environment was of Uzbekistan to join the council, cent years Ankara’s main focus in The Turkic speaking states may the member states will gain new ics and Politics (IWEP) under the favourable for expanding coopera- the issue of using the textbook in foreign policy has been on build- play a special role in establishing momentum and dynamics in their Foundation of the First President tion. Relations between the Turkic five countries is likely to arise. At ing a constructive dialogue with intra-continental transit and trans- development. of the Republic of Kazakhstan. speaking states of Central Asia the same time, the Turkic Academy the United States. However, Wash- port corridors. Numerous transport The concept will open a new page have significantly improved. Over is preparing two more similar pro- ington began to pursue a contradic- ties between the regions of Asia The author is an analyst with in strengthening cooperation of the past two years, most of the jects on geography and literature. tory policy towards Turkey, forc- and Europe are gradually expand- Kazakhstanskaya Pravda. Kazakhstan’s National Fund resources intended for long-term economic growth, says economist long-term development, as they nal debt,” he said. “The current sit- By Dilshat Zhussupova are spent towards the repayment of uation is not as critical, but in the вынос вынос вынос вынос вынос вынос вы- current foreign debt. event of significant currency de- нос вынос вынос вынос вынос вынос вынос ASTANA – Kassymkhan Kapp- “The current debt in the public valuation by, let’s say, 20 percent, arov, a graduate of Al-Farabi Ka- and quasi-public sector is approxi- the risk of default among these вынос zakh and Yokohama national uni- mately $40 billion. For compari- companies would heighten again.” versities, studies macroeconomic son, the National Fund approxi- In order to address the risk posed trends as director and founder of mately holds $56 billion, which is to Kazakhstan’s economic devel- a private institution called the Na- indicative of the risk to the long- opment by state-owned compa- tional Bureau for Economic Re- term sustainability of the fund. To nies’ high external debt, Kapparov search in Kazakhstan. illustrate the problem further, Ka- advocates for invisible public debt As a 2016 research fellow at zMunayGas and Kazakhstan Rail- to be included in the government’s George Washington University’s ways (KTZ) collectively make up economic agenda. His recommen- Elliott School of International Af- 80 percent of this debt. For the for- dations in 2016 entailed stopping fairs’ Central Asia Programme, mer, its revenue is highly depend- further debt increases, gaining he examined his country’s pub- 2008, mostly driven by the state ent on oil prices, which are very control of invisible public debt and lic debt. In an interview with The and state-owned companies’ bor- volatile. For the latter, its revenue bringing about greater transpar- Astana Times, he identifies oppor- rowings needed to subsidise public is usually generated in tenge so ency and data availability. tunities and risks for Kazakhstan sector and support investment in that in the event of devaluation, its “Given what I now know, I businesses. so far. External shocks, particu- in the current economic climate. state development programmes. risk in not being able to repay its would perhaps add as a recom- “Whilst there are still savings in larly oil prices, thus remain a risk Oil-rich countries, following an In particular, state-owned com- external debt is heightened,” said mendation to further improve the National Fund, it is important to to macroeconomic stability,” said oil boom, usually end up in greater panies typically have a greater Kapparov. corporate management in state- allocate these funds in an informed Kapparov. debt. From 2000-2015, Kazakh- risk of default during economic Public debt refers to debt in- owned companies, so that they manner in order to meaningfully The National Fund was created stan underwent an oil-boom period uncertainty resulting from lower curred by the government, central become as independent as possible diversify Kazakhstan’s economy,” in 2000 to serve as a cushion to bank, deposit-taking corporation in their operations and functions,” he said. “Policies such as raising ensure that Kazakhstan’s economy units and other public corpora- he added. “For example, KTZ is taxes on small and medium-sized remains stable in the face of price In order to address the risk posed to tion sectors. Kapparov uses the currently the largest employer in businesses may be immediate so- swings in oil, gas and metals. Kazakhstan’s economic development by term ‘invisible public debt’ to refer the country, employing more than lutions for short-term issues, but “It is important to pay attention to state-owned companies’ debt, 150,000 people, but this state- they may ultimately decrease en- to the decision-making process on state-owned companies’ high external debt, which becomes an issue when it owned company is not organised trepreneurial activity and lead to a the expenditure of the National is not recognised as part of pub- in the most optimal way. The com- decrease in entrepreneurial activ- Fund even more than before, given Kapparov advocates for invisible public debt lic debt. Since official economic pany has the opportunity and ne- ity, the closure of businesses, their that the fund is a crucial source of to be included in the government’s economic development programmes and cessity to reduce its workforce in move towards a grey economy support to the economy and the policies do not account for state- order to optimise its work with the and, consequently, more requests government in the event of low agenda. His recommendations in 2016 entailed owned companies’ risk of debt in- implementation of new technolo- for governmental social support by oil prices,” he added. “There is al- stopping further debt increases, gaining control solvency, there are no state budget gies. However, given that many businesses.” ways a temptation to use the fund’s funds reserved for such a scenario of these jobs are socially provided Kazakhstan’s economy is de- resources towards short-term ob- of invisible public debt and bringing about and thus no ready plan of action. ones, they cannot be simply cut. pendent on mineral resource ex- jectives, but we must keep in mind “The problem of an invisible What is also lacking is a plan for ports, which made it vulnerable to that the fund was meant to estab- greater transparency and data availability. public debt is that, in reality, the reducing its workforce in a manner external shocks such as the 1998 lish the foundation for future eco- government cannot let key state- that provides for the retraining and oil price drop and 2007 global fi- nomic growth and not the quick and, like many Latin American oil prices, which is where the gov- owned companies fail, which redirection of workers for different nancial crisis. resolution of current problems.” countries, consequently observed ernment usually steps in to avoid would negatively reflect on the jobs.” “Since 2010, Kazakhstan has increasing debt among state- worsening unemployment and so- country’s rankings. In 2015 and More generally, Kapparov also pursued the policy of diversifying owned companies. Its external cial pressure. In that case, National 2016, the government drew on the emphasises the importance of its exports, which is difficult for an debt has been growing at an annu- Fund of Kazakhstan savings do not National Fund’s resources in order prioritising resources and efforts oil-export dependent country, and al average rate of 6 percent since contribute to the local economy to pay off these companies’ exter- towards small and medium-sized has not achieved its desired results A8 EURASIA&WORLD

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 Regional interaction is key to Kazakhstan issues postage empowering Afghan women, stamp honouring ATOM Project

By Malika Orazgaliyeva

UN Women official says ASTANA – The Kazakh postal ment on the implementation of the service, KazPost, issued a new By Zhanna Shayakhmetova legislative framework for ending postage stamp Aug. 28 honour- violence against women. ing The ATOM Project, a global ASTANA – Regional coopera- “We want to link this to women’s anti-nuclear weapons initiative tion is necessary to empower Afghan economic empowerment. The preva- launched by Kazakh President women, UN Women Director of Pro- lence of violence in Kazakhstan is Nursultan Nazarbayev. gramme Division Maria-Noel Vaeza low compared with other countries, “Today is a very significant day told The Astana Times in an exclu- but still there are women that are both for The ATOM Project and sive interview on the sidelines of suffering and we need to take care for the global anti-nuclear move- the Sept. 5 Regional Conference on of them. The part of the sustainable ment. The launch of the stamp and Empowering Women in Afghanistan development agenda is to leave no- its further use will be a reminder held in Astana. body behind. And this is the focus for people of the bitter experience “The gender inequality is a univer- of our attention. We believe that the UN Women Director of Programme of Kazakhstan, which has suffered sal challenge,” said Vaeza in her ad- Division Maria-Noel Vaeza. most powerful instrument of devel- from the horrors and pain of nucle- dress to the conference. “It is push- opment is the national budget and ar tests,” said The ATOM Project million signatures. If you have not Following the ceremony, the ing the whole world backwards and what the government has available Honourary Ambassador Karip- yet joined us, feel free to do it any film “Where the Wind Blew” by we need to work all together to make also Afghanistan, promoting the in- derived from taxes and programmes. bek Kuyukov during a ceremony time. Everyone may sign the peti- British documentary film-maker a reality all the things discussed at to- terests of the country among its pri- Public funds should go to support hosted by the Kazakh Ministry of tion on the project website www. Andre Singer premiered at The day’s conference to empower wom- orities. women that are left behind. Also, all Foreign Affairs commemorating theatomproject.org and thereby Gumilyov Eurasian National Uni- en of Afghanistan and Central Asia.” “Regional integration is the best the investments that the government the issuance of the stamp. contribute to building a nuclear- versity. The film chronicles the The conference served as a plat- thing that can happen, not just the do have to have a lens of gender. We President Nazarbayev an- weapon-free world,” said Kuyu- devastating consequences of nu- form for countries to develop a com- integration of the infrastructure are experts in those and we bring this nounced the launching of The kov. clear tests conducted at the Semip- mon understanding of a problem. programmes, but also the mind-set expertise to Kazakhstan,” she said. ATOM Project Aug. 29, 2012 at Kazakh Foreign Deputy Min- alatinsk Nuclear Test Site for more “Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Turk- of interconnectivity and support- the international conference, From ister Roman Vassilenko called than 40 years. menistan, Tajikistan and Uzbeki- ing each other. If we get together, a Nuclear Test Ban to a Nuclear The ATOM Project “an important Kazakhstan will also host Aug. stan have a common understanding we can make it. Afghanistan is at “Kyrgyzstan, Weapon-Free World in Astana. initiative of President Nursultan 29-Sept. 1 a conference of the of how to support and to empower a crossroads. And the elections are Kazakhstan, The initiative seeks to galvanise Nazarbayev in the sphere of global Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban women in Afghanistan. Connections a particular landmark, not only the public support for bringing the nuclear disarmament and public Treaty Organisation (CTBTO). achieved today will continue. The parliamentary elections, but the next Turkmenistan, Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban diplomacy.” The conference begins on the In- Afghan delegation today represents presidential election, to consolidate Tajikistan and Treaty into force and for the elimi- The ATOM Project postage ternational Day against Nuclear the future of women in Afghanistan. those changes. And what came to- nation of all nuclear arsenals. The stamp from the series For the Sake Tests. They are educated and strong. Of day very clearly is that the glass is Uzbekistan project includes an online petition, of Life on Earth uses four colors The United Nations General as- course, they are a minority, but they half full. It’s not half empty as it was which has now been signed by and 20,000 copies will be put into sembly will also meet Sept. 6 to are there and they are a seed of a fu- before. We have three million girls have a common more than 300,000 people around circulation, Managing Director for discuss the nuclear weapons test- ture development,” Vaeza told The sitting in schools. This is a poten- understanding of how the world seeking a permanent end Administrative Affairs of Kazpost ing. Astana Times. tially amazing capital of the country to nuclear weapons tests. Bauyrzhan Ainabekov also attend- She also noted the role of Kazakh- for prosperity,” she said. to support and to “Our goal today is to reach one ed the event. stan in regional interaction. The European Union has an- “The political importance that Ka- nounced major plans to finance the empower women zakhstan has put into Afghan women training and education of Afghan in Afghanistan.” is priceless. This is fantastic not only women in Kazakhstan and Uzbeki- because Kazakhstan has committed stan, empowering them economi- resources for education, but also it cally and making them more inde- Since 1999, UN Women in Cen- has committed a political way to it. pendent. tral Asia promotes women’s equality This is also important because some- “This means that different type with a focus on four main aspects. times our country is in a crisis. But of cooperation will start to foster “It is necessary to increase wom- what happens is that the donors fade regional integration. It will be great en’s political participation. It is only away because it’s not the news of and they will foster a relationship. 25 percent in the world, which is the day. And I think this conference Those links are going to be there very low. Our aim in the next four helps to continue having Afghanistan forever. If a woman goes back to Af- years is to grow the women’s politi- women in the political eye, which is ghanistan to work and start produc- cal participation in parliaments but important. Once they are all in the ing something, the first market she’s also as presidents. In Kazakhstan, we school, they are all educated. We going to think is the country where have only 4 percent of women that need to continue the fight daily,” she had studied. It is important also are CEOs, but around the world it is Vaeza noted. to think about the neighbours and 11 percent. We want to achieve the UN Women supports Kazakh- bigger areas for prosperity, growth women’s economic empowerment. stan’s vision of a regional concept of and sustainable development,” she The second and third outcomes are supporting each other. As a UN Se- said. the elimination of violence against curity Council member, Kazakhstan The international organisation col- women. The fourth is women, peace represents not only Central Asia, but laborates with the Kazakh govern- and security,” she said. Kazakh-Chinese business forum marks fifth anniversary of BRI Continued from Page A1 entrepreneurs and consumers led to great success under the di- to our products. The main sales rect care and strong support of the Business forum speakers in- will be through the Internet plat- leaders of both countries. CITIC cluded Kazakh Minister for In- form,” he added. Group actively participates and vestments and Development More than 180 Kazakh compa- supports the implementation of the Zhenis Kassymbek, Chinese As- nies passed Chinese inspection for Belt and Road Initiative and con- sistant Minister of Commerce the right to supply their products to siders Kazakhstan as one of the Ren Hongbin, heads of national the Chinese market. most important participating coun- companies and foreign trade “The trade dynamics between tries in investing on the route,” he chambers and representatives of China and Kazakhstan are posi- said. big business. tive. Every year, the Chinese side “Since 2007, when the company Kassymbek noted implementing opens more and more commod- together with Kazakh oil compa- the cooperation programme will ity items for trade. More than 180 nies purchased the Karazhambas make full use of the two countries’ Kazakh companies have already oil field, the investment activity of advantageous geographic loca- passed the Chinese inspection and the CITIC Group in Kazakhstan tions, reconstruct old and build gotten the right to supply their has shown good dynamics. Our new roads and railways, create a products to the Chinese market,” company together with Kazyna modern network of international said Bukeikhanov. Capital created the City of Kazyna logistics centres and hubs from He stressed the Chinese market investment fund. This is the first China to the European Union (EU) is one of the most promising in the fund created by the two countries. and increase trade. world. Its total amount is $800 million. “A number of large infrastruc- “In the next five years, China It focuses on the Kazakh-Chinese ture projects have already been es- will become the number one mar- non-primary sphere. In 2016, CIT- tablished over the past five years: Chinese investment projects in actively involved in Kazakh indus- to business meetings Kazakh enti- ket in terms of sales. Significant IC Group received general con- the port of Lianyungang, the dry the country such as the projects to trialisation and implementing ma- ties will open a trading house of events took place in Kazakhstan tracts in two national projects for port of Khorgos on the border with produce JAC cars in the Kostanai jor investment projects. Kazakhstan,” he said. this year; there are plans to organ- the reconstruction of motorways in China, the Aktau port on the Cas- region, manufacture powder poly- Kazakh enterprises will be open- The Kazakh side will be granted ise a national stand of Kazakhstan Kazakhstan. This will be an impor- pian Sea, the new 900-kilometre propylene in the Pavlodar region, ing a trading house in China to en- 5,000 square metres of retail space at the largest exhibition of China tant corridor for the relationship railway corridor from Kazakhstan as well as produce rapeseed oil in hance bilateral trade and economic and 10,000 square metres of free at the Shanghai Import Exhibition between China, Kazakhstan and through Turkmenistan to Iran that the North Kazakhstan region relations, noted deputy chairperson warehouses with Internet access in in November. Our export to China other countries,” he added. connects Central Asian countries Kassymbek and Ren Hongbin of Kazakh Foreign Trade Chamber a special customs zone. The open- this year amounted to more than In 2017, CITIC Group acquired with the Persian Gulf and the also discussed trade and economic, management board Nuraly Buke- ing is scheduled for Oct. 19. $5.6 billion,” he added. 60 percent of Altyn Bank’s shares Bandar Abbas port in southern transport, transit and logistics co- ikhanov. “Twenty-five Kazakh produc- The years of cooperation have in Kazakhstan. Iran, as well as the Western Eu- operation issues and prospects. “The food and agricultural ers have already been registered already helped achieve certain “In June 2018, at the fifth meet- rope-Western China international The Kazakh minister noted the sphere shows very positive signs, in the trading house, but this is successes, noted Chinese CITIC ing of the Kazakh-Chinese Asso- transit corridor, a part of which growth of mutual trade and ex- given that China annually reduces only the first stage. In general, Group Deputy Director General ciation of Entrepreneurs, a memo- runs through Kazakhstan,” he said. pressed readiness to deepen bilat- pasture and sowing volumes and the trade house itself can accom- and Chairperson of the Board of randum of cooperation was signed He also talked about successful eral cooperation. Trade turnover Kazakhstan has environmentally modate more than 100 Kazakh CITIC Securities Zhang Yujun. in three projects: deep processing joint projects. between Kazakhstan and China in friendly production. This direc- companies. Kazakhstan domestic “A deeper merger of the devel- of wheat, raising of cattle and base “In 2017, COSCO Shipping, 2017 increased more than 30 per- tion will be the ‘second oil’ of Ka- manufacturer production will be opment of the two countries was oils. The pragmatic and extensive the world’s largest logistics com- cent to $10.5 billion. zakhstan. Today, we plan to hold placed in this house. The trad- achieved and broad opportunities cooperation between the CITIC pany, bought out 49 percent of the At present, China is one of the negotiations between Kazakh and ing house will represent only do- for cooperation between the two Group and Kazakhstan fully dem- dry port in the Khorgos East Gate leading foreign direct investors in Chinese enterprises. In October, a mestic products for the Chinese countries were opened. For five onstrates that China and Kazakh- free economic zone for the devel- the Kazakh economy, investing reciprocal trade mission to China consumer. First and foremost, years, cooperation in various sec- stan have strengths, mutual de- opment of Kazakhstan’s transit more than $15 billion in the past to the city of Xi’an, Shaanxi Prov- this trading house will serve as a tors, especially in the field of trade mand and complementarity,” said potential,” he added listing other ten years. Chinese companies are ince, is planned, where in addition showroom, introducing Chinese and economic development, has Zhang. B Nation&Capital

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PEOPLE CULTURE SPORTS Biotechnologist aims to help 100 New Face’s young composer Kazakhstan finishes second overall billions fight tooth decay blazes trail on international music at third World Nomadic Games B2 stage B3 B7 Debaters shine at European championship, bring competition to Astana Tel Aviv University taking home By Dilshat Zhussupova the honours in both categories. Prior to their break at the quar- ASTANA – The Astana Debate terfinals, Nazarbayev University Community made history at the alumni Aigerim Shadeyeva and 2018 European University Debat- current student Dauren Binazarov ing Championship (EUDC) in Ser- began debating at their univer- bia, with a team from Kazakhstan sity’s Nomad Debate Club four reaching the English as a Second and five years ago, respectively. Language (ESL) quarterfinals for They were first partnered up to the first time. represent their university at the An annual English-language de- Student Club Championship of bating tournament for teams from Astana (SCCA) and have since European universities and held in debated as a team in major tourna- the British Parliamentary Debate ments, recently winning the 2018 format, the competition this year Istanbul Meridyen Open Debating proved intense in the open and Championship. ESL categories, with teams from Continued on Page B5 Second stage of 100 New Faces begins with new voting, nomination processes ing process, which will be carried By Dilshat Zhussupova out online. “We are doing everything to en- ASTANA – The second stage sure that the process of the project of Kazakhstan’s 100 New Faces is fair, transparent and open,” said project has kicked off, Kazkontent Kochetov. Chair Yevgeny Kochetov told a The idea for the project was first Central Communications Service proposed by Kazakh President press conference. Nursultan Nazarbayev in the pol- The project’s aim is to recog- icy article, “Course Towards the Won Buddhist Temple leader: nise people who have attained Future: Modernisation of Kazakh- significant professional success stan’s Identity,” published April and to inspire Kazakhstan’s citi- 12, 2017. The project began June 7 zenry through the achievements that year, with the main criteria for mutual respect and tolerance characterise of their countrymen. In its new selection being a significant con- stage, organisations will be able tribution to Kazakhstan’s develop- to nominate outstanding “faces,” ment since independence. and the public will be able to vote In 2017, more than 2,000 relations between religions in Kazakhstan on them. candidates applied. Among last form of the religion developed by tains that material values prevail “The customs and traditions of “This year’s innovative feature year’s 102 faces are 13 sports- By Meruyert Abugaliyeva Pak Chong Bi, also known as Sothe- in the human community at the ex- Buddhist traditions are similar in is the allocation of a separate cat- men, 18 scientists, 10 figures san Tedzhonsa (1891-1943), vener- pense of spiritual values. Howev- various regions where Buddhism egory for organisations’ applica- of culture, 18 medical workers, ASTANA – Kazakhstan creates ated by his followers as a Buddha of er, for the prosperity of a mankind is followed. Kazakh Buddhists tions,” Kochetov said. “That is, or- 13 business persons and 30 so- conditions for representatives of the new era. In 1924, he founded a and liberation from wars, evil and adhere to the norms of religious ganisations may now submit their cial workers. Their names, sto- various religious communities, new religious order with Buddhist violence, there is a need to disclose practice and ceremonies and use own nominations for individuals, ries and photos may be found at including adherents of Buddhism, teachings as its central doctrine and its spiritual and moral potential,” similar attributes; however, it is al- while last year only self-nomina- 100esim.el.kz. to coexist peacefully and prosper. established a world community said Palagina. lowed to make changes related to tion or nominations from third per- Applications will be accepted Larisa Palagina, leader of Almaty headquartered in Iksan, South Korea. Won Buddhist dogma embrac- the peculiarities of the local life,” sons were allowed.” on the official website until Temple of Won Buddhism, spoke Almaty Temple of Won Bud- es traditional concepts of Bud- she said “It is a great initiative that the mid-October, and online voting about the practice in Kazakhstan, dhism, the only temple represent- dhist dharma, since it is simple An indispensable part of the nomination process will be carried will be held throughout Novem- its values, activities and interfaith ing a world community of Won and convincing in terms of un- world Buddhist community, the out with the direct participation ber. relations, in an interview with The Buddhism, was established Sept. derstanding the essence of Bud- local temple celebrates a majority of nongovernmental organisations “There is no jury in the tradi- Astana Times. 16, 1992. dhism and nirvana. Guided by of Buddhist holidays according because now the nongovernmen- tional sense. The jury, in this case, Won Buddhism is a modernised “Won Buddhist doctrine main- the realities of the modern time, to the lunar calendar. The Eastern tal sector may offer and popular- will be Kazakhstan’s citizens,” however, Won Buddhists hold New Year, in February-March, is ise new names,” added Bolashak explained Kochetov. “There will the One Circle (Il Won Sang), a accompanied by festive praying movement leader Dauren Ba- be a convenient method of voting, symbol of the origin, essence and ceremonies. In April, events are bamuratov. according to which everyone can enlightened consciousness of the dedicated to the day of Won Bud- Another innovative aspect of the vote.” Buddha, infinity and perfection, dhism Opening and in April-May project’s second phase is the vot- Continued on Page B2 as the object of their faith. Thus, to the Buddha’s birthday. Memo- by modernising Buddha’s teach- rial services are organised in early ings, Won Buddhists made his June and December and Buddha’s knowledge and practice acces- enlightenment day is observed in sible and applicable to daily life late December-January. THINGS TO WATCH & not only to dedicated servants, “Kazakhstan is a country pro- but also to all people. viding opportunities for differ- PLACES TO GO The missionary activities of the ent religious communities to ex- Kazakh Buddhist community are ist and perform their activities, NATIONAL MUSEUM divided into three main directions guided, however, by the legal July 6 – Oct. 3 Artists of 19th and 20th – the religion itself, enlightenment framework. Mutual respect and centuries from private (education) and charity. religious tolerance are the main “The religious mission is con- concepts, characterising the rela- collections, exhibition ducted mainly in temples and tions between representatives of churches. Its goal is to find a true various confessions and the core BARYS ARENA path and help people find inner values of true Buddhism. The lo- strength equal to the power of cal Buddhist community is open Sept.14 at 7.30 p.m. HC Barys – HC Torpedo Buddha through regular sermon at- to dialogue and cooperation with Sept.16 at 5 p.m. HC Barys – HC Ak Bars tendance, observance of rules and other religious communities; our rituals and spiritual trainings,” she leaders and members are always Sept.18 at 7.30 p.m. HC Barys – HC Avangard noted. willing to take part in events or- The goal of the educational mis- ganised with government, public sion is to eradicate ignorance and and religious bodies,” said Pala- KAZAKHSTAN CONCERT HALL provide assistance in acquiring the gina. Sept.14 at 7 p.m. The Spirit of Dance, concert necessary knowledge for the crea- Almaty Temple leaders have at- tive transformation of the world tended the Congress of Leaders of and spiritual development of the World and Traditional Religions ASTANA OPERA human community. Charitable since the first one in 2003. Sept.16 at 6 p.m. Stars of Performing Arts, work, in turn, is carried out to pro- “We consider this event as the concert vide spiritual, physical and eco- most valuable contribution of Ka- nomic support to people in need. zakhstan to the development of Sept.19 at 7 p.m. And the Voice Will Resound Almaty Temple has more than world interfaith dialogue and we in the Heart, concert 100 members, the majority of are proud of its significant role in whom are Korean, and also wel- uniting the efforts of world reli- Sept.22, 23 at 6 p.m. The Nutcracker, ballet comes Kazakhs, Russians and rep- gions to preserve peace and har- Sept.26 at 7 p.m. Abai, opera Larisa Palagina, leader of Almaty Temple of Won-Buddhism. resentatives of other nationalities. mony,” she added. B2 NATION&CAPITAL PEOPLE

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 Biotechnologist aims to help Film director aspires to billions fight tooth decay create inclusive society “There were cases when foreign By Meruyert Abugaliyeva companies wanted to purchase the By Aidana Yergaliyeva right to produce our product; how- ASTANA – Kazakh biotechnol- ever, we do not want to sell it since ASTANA – Aziz Zairov, a talent- ogist Bauyrzhan Aituov produces we are afraid that in such a case it ed director, is among the winners Innodent, an innovative product will no longer be accessible. Den- of Kazakhstan’s 100 New Faces for treating tooth decay without tistry is very expensive around the project. Although he modestly painful drilling and fillings. The world, therefore our main aim is notes there are a number of worthy product can stop early tooth decay to enter global markets to help bil- people who should be included on and stimulate natural regeneration lions of people live without tooth the list, his life story shows he was of tooth enamel, he told The Asta- decay and have healthy, strong not chosen by luck or chance. na Times in a recent interview. teeth,” he added. Zairov is a unique person who Innodent Repair consists of a The team is currently working found will and motivation to make synthesised human protein called on Innodent De-Senz, a ready-to- an impact, change the status quo amelogenin, which plays a key role use product for treating tooth sen- for the better and inspire others to in fetal enamel development but is sitivity at home. do the same in spite of the uneasy absent from fully developed teeth. “We started selling the product circumstances in his life. voxpopuli.kz Photo credit: Since the protein does not exist in through Instagram and the first “For me, this is a big responsi- Aziz Zairov (L) receiving the Grand Prix at the Cinema against Pain charity nature, it needs to be synthesised orders were made from Europe bility,” he said of his selection into festival in Almaty. under laboratory conditions. When any intermediaries, which proved and the U.S. There is no solution the group of prominent individu- dentists apply Innodent Repair to to be cheaper. to tooth sensitivity nowadays, but als. “I think that since I had such he learned of Zairov’s passion for film received even greater recogni- enamel damaged by tooth decay, The company has a private labo- every second person after the age an honour, I owe my good deeds, reading, Kasymov suggested he tion, winning the main prize at Su- over the course of three months, ratory in Astana near the Tech- of 30 experiences it when eating social projects and films to change enrol in the academy. perfest 2015, the American festival the protein draws minerals such as noPark research and innovation something hot, cold or sweet. Out myself, my country, society and In 1998, Zairov entered the for people with disabilities. They phosphorus, calcium and magne- sector at Nazarbayev University. product will be the first profession- the whole world for the better. Be school at age 30 as a student in the were the first from Kazakhstan to sium from the saliva to regenerate The staff includes four specialists al kit to treat sensitivity in one year a vivid example for young people, cinema department. Twenty years be invited to the festival. tooth enamel and repair cracks. working on research and devel- at a lower cost with no need to go especially for graduates of orphan- later, he is famous for his feature “In general, the very moment of “Traditional methods such as opment as well as 16 sales con- to the dentist,” added Aituov. ages and for children with disabili- films illustrating the fate of chil- preparation for shooting, shooting drilling, filling and using crowns sultants who design market entry The Kazakh biotechnologist is ties.” dren with disabilities and actively itself and postproduction for chil- only stop the problem, but cannot strategies and train dentists. Other grateful to Kazakhstan for provid- Zairov was exposed to the tough- involved in projects to develop dren with special interests already cure it. Our product, however, can tasks are outsourced. ing opportunities for research and est challenges of life too early. their creativity and confidence. has a moment of socialisation. Af- be used to repair enamel after wear- “Currently, we are capable of business. When he was two, he and two of For his first movie “Winter But- ter participating in such films as ac- ing braces and in case of early tooth producing 300,000 to 400,000 “I am fortunate to have been born his sisters were sheltered in a local terflies,” he and his friend and tors, these guys have a higher self- decay as well as to treat tooth sensi- items of product a year; however, and educated in Kazakhstan and orphanage. His mother died after co-author Muhammad Mamyrbe- esteem; they feel more confident tivity. It is safe and does not contain we plan to increase the capacity for having the opportunity to study giving birth to his younger sister, kov won the Grand Prix at Cinema in real life and begin to believe in any toxic chemical ingredients. The to a couple of million next year,” abroad on a Bolashak scholarship. while his father started to drink and against Pain, a charity festival in their unlimited possibilities. There- idea behind the innovation came added Aituov. When we started the project, the left them. Almaty. Mamyrbekov’s children, fore, I am especially proud of such from nature; sharks do not experi- The main clients using the prod- Ministry of Education and Science, He was often bullied at the or- who have performed in other mov- films. Moreover, I myself have a ence tooth decay since their enamel uct, each sales unit of which is Damu Entrepreneurship Develop- phanage and one fight when he was ies, starred in the feature film and disability and am in some way one is thick enough,” said Aituov. sufficient to treat five to six teeth, ment Fund and National Agency for 12 left him with a life-long disabil- they were well received by audi- of those whom it is customary to Production of Innodent Re- are dentists who have been trained Technological Development pro- ity of the second group. He started ence and critics. call people with disabilities,” said pair was launched in 2016, when to apply Innodent. “We have ap- vided assistance, since they actively to smoke and drink and at one point “In addition to artistic value, for Zairov. Kazakhstan’s National Agency proximately 200 to 250 clients support commercialisation of inno- even lived among homeless people me these films have the opportuni- The duo is now working on for Technological Development mainly in the Commonwealth of vative technologies,” said Aituov. on the verge of death. Yet at the ty to socialise people with special shooting the final part of the trilogy awarded the company a grant to Independent States (CIS). In Ka- The company has spent little on darkest time, Zairov found the will needs, to help them integrate into which began with “To be or not to purchase automated equipment. zakhstan, we work with dental of- advertising. to take control of his life. society. I aspire to ensure that our be” and “The girl and the sea,” both “We started from scratch: es- fices in Almaty, Astana, Shymkent, “Product promotion was mainly The director never dreamed or films help the children to change of which illustrate the world from tablished a laboratory and con- Atyrau, Kyzylorda and Ust-Kame- conducted in social media, such as even thought of seeking a career their real lives and help them be- the angle of children with special ducted experiments according to nogorsk. There are several clients Instagram and Facebook, and we in cinematography until he met come full members of society,” needs. They are seeking sponsors foreign protocols. Initially, we did in Russia and Ukraine as well as also were invited to local televi- Kairgali Kasymov, now a famous said Zairov. for the film, which will be from the not aim to come up with a local in Libya, Saudi Arabia, Moldova, sion programmes. Advertising lo- animator who at the time was a Following the success of their perspective of a mother raising a product only. Instead, we wanted Israel, Germany and the United cally is too expensive; therefore, it third-year student at Zhurgenev first movie, the pair began work on child with special needs. to create a product recognised all States,” he said. would be of great benefit if nation- Academy of Arts in Almaty. Zai- “To be or not to be” and are espe- Zairov has many more ideas and around the world. Therefore, we By the end of the year, the com- al companies provided discounts rov was hospitalised in need of cially proud of the film. The main scenarios to show the audience that needed to carry out high-tech ex- pany plans to enter the U.S. and Eu- for advertisements of local start-up an operation and Kasymov was character is Tahir, a young man a child with disabilities needs of periments and testing. At first, we ropean markets. In addition, accord- companies and innovative prod- another patient in the ward. When diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The socialisation instead of isolation. had problems with the proper de- ing to Aituov, there are also people ucts. However, the best advertise- livery of reagents and equipment. in Dubai, Brazil, Kuwait and Qatar ment is the fact that the product is We, for example, travelled to the who are interested in Innodent. in demand abroad,” noted Aituov. United States to purchase equip- ment twice, and this took us a lot of time,” he explained. Second stage of 100 New Faces begins According to the biotechnolo- Continued from Page B1 undergoing development in a for- cities and villages. We must bring gist, it is much easier to purchase ward direction,” Kazakh Trade them forth.” inputs as a private start-up com- This year’s exemplary individu- Union Federation Deputy Chair “This project is very timely,” pany due to an absence of bureau- als will then join in various so- Yerlan Sairov said. “The project’s noted Sairov. “For us, the most im- cracy. Moreover, they were able to cial, political and cultural events inspirational stories are not exclu- portant task is to show the prospect buy materials and equipment di- throughout the country. sively found in the capital, they of spiritual development to our fu- rectly from manufacturers without “The project must be constantly are also found in regional centres, ture generations.” Yiddish Glory tells story of Kazakhstan welcoming refugees Continued from Page A1 “tell tales of Jewish resistance scholars, approximately 1.6 mil- Gulag prisoners who were also Roma violinist Sergey Erdenko Library of Ukraine in the 1990s. and survival.” lion survived during the war in Jews, some Soviet Jewish Gulag wrote the original music for the Shternshis started studying the In its review, The New Yor- Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uz- prisoners and people who arrived song. songs in the early 2000s when she ker magazine called the com- bekistan. evacuated by the Soviet govern- “When I asked him why he went to Kiev. positions “the devastating reso- “Kazakhstan” – “Kazakhstan was especially in- ment. I wanted to write a book wanted to write the tune for this “Many songs are performed by nances of Yiddish songs.” The teresting for us,” said Shternshis. about this and I found the songs song, he said that Roma were also children; that is so unusual and Chicago Tribune noted the al- a song about welcoming “It became something during the and I felt that these songs really persecuted during the Holocaust important for historians because bum “revises the understanding refugees war that never happened before. It told the story from the point of and they don’t have similar kinds we never get to hear from chil- of the Holocaust in a searingly The collection is a source for [Kazakhstan] was a meeting place view of people as opposed to the of materials about what it was like dren directly. Somebody always eloquent way – through music.” learning more about Jewish life in of Polish Jews and Soviet Jews. story that is told on their behalf.” to be a Roma during the war. He speaks on their behalf. Here are CBC radio reported the songs Central Asia. According to some It was a meeting place for former The song “Kazakhstan” was re- truly believes that this place also these kids who lived through ghet- corded by an anonymous person. gave refuge to people of all nation- tos, who lived through the death of “It is known that Yakov Meirson, alities and ethnic groups. He also their parents, who lived through a rabbi from Ukraine, found that added Tsygainer, which is a Yid- all this unspeakable violence, and song. He was arrested and deport- dish word for Roma, into the song. they sing songs about that. These ed to Siberia, then transferred to This was something important that songs are part of this collection,” Kazakhstan. He was released from he could do in the memory of his she said. prison in 1943. Polish Jews who people,” she said. Shternshis feels people have to were refugees in Kazakhstan hired Canadian jazz singer Sophie know that Jews were killed dur- him to be a teacher when he was Milman, whose grandmother sur- ing the war and learn the history of in Almaty. At this time, he record- vived during the war in Kazakh- Jewish people. ed some songs including the song stan, performs the song on the al- “But above all I think that we called ‘Kazakhstan,’” she said. bum. often talk how bad war is, but Its lyrics read “I have suffered “As she said, nobody talked here we have the proof how dev- endlessly. From when I was born about that in Canada. She wanted astating it is for children, women to this day. Now, the family has a to change that,” said Shternshis. and people to go through all this new member. You are our brother, violence. Just think about what it dear Jew. A Kazakh, an Ossetian, a Historical was like for them to sing songs Uyghur and a Georgian. Ukraini- going through what they went an, Roma, Russian, Kalmyk, Tajik, background through. With these songs, we can Belarusian. Now, another member Initially, ethnomusicologists learn how people make sense of joins the family. To us, you are from the Kiev Cabinet for Jewish war and how it affects them on brother, dear Jew.” Culture and folklorist Moisei Be- every single level. These songs “The message of this song is ‘I regovsky conducted research and give us a chance to think about am in exile everywhere. Nobody collected Yiddish songs. Later, this again and remember how to wants me. Nobody accepts me. the scholars were arrested dur- try to live in a world that does not But I come here. I see those moun- ing Stalin’s anti-Jewish purge and encourage war. It is unrealistic to tains. I see these things. I do not the works were confiscated. The stop war in the world, but at least

Photo credit: Vladimir Kevorkov. Photo credit: know how to make sense of this. librarians discovered the songs think that we should all strive to L-R: Alexander Sevastian, Mikhail Savichev, David Buchbinder, Sophie Milman, Artur Gorbenko, Shalom Bard, All I know is that a Jew is wel- in unmarked boxes stored in the live in a society that does not have Psoy Korolenko, Isaac Rosenberg and Sergei Erdenko. comed,” she added. archives of Vernadsky National war,” she said. B3 NATION&CAPITAL CULTURE

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 100 New Face’s young composer blazes ‘The Nomads’ reality trail on international music stage show will popularise Tchaikovsky International Youth Festival. “His work is always performed exceptionally and harmoniously,” Kazakh culture, said the festival’s principal con- ductor Yuriy Tkachenko. “I think that in the future, he will be a truly great musician who will conduct, attract tourists perform, compose and teach.” Abdyssagin is also the only Ka- zakh composer whose creations may be found in the Southern Illi- nois University Discography Mu- sic for Piano and Orchestra, which collects masterpieces from Johann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, in ad- dition to contemporary artists. He often opts for pieces from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods in his solo piano perfor- mances. “In my music, I pay special at- tention to the musical space and flow of time,” he noted. “We live in the 21st century, which is the age of incredibly tremendous speed.

Photo credit: 100esim.el.kz. Photo credit: We need to follow the trends of the Rakhat-Bi Abdyssagin age, too.” Abdyssagin recently performed his composition “Will to Live” his works have been performed by to express his love for his home- with a Russian symphony orches- By Dilshat Zhussupova soloists, chamber ensembles and land. tra at the Georgievsky Hall of Rus- Shootings of extreme reality show take place in Balkashino village symphony orchestras in Asia, Eu- “It reflects my perception of sia’s Grand Kremlin Palace. He of the Akmola region. ASTANA – For Rakhat-Bi Ab- rope and the United States. Inter- modern Kazakhstan and its rapid also represented Kazakhstan in dyssagin, a young composer and national premieres of his composi- development. I tried to show my his performance of Frederic Cho- be questioned on their knowledge one of Kazakhstan’s 100 New tions have been held in Alicante, emotions through the sound of pin’s “Nocturne in C Sharp Minor By Abira Kuandyk of Kazakh folklore, traditions, Faces, the music in his mind flows Ankara, Bergamo, Berlin, London, music, which all of us may more No. 20” and his own composition language, lifestyle and historical directly to his pen, as he has writ- Moscow, Paris, Prague, Seoul and easily understand and access,” he “The Lament of a Migrating Bird,” ASTANA – “The Nomads,” the facts, said Homer. ten more than 100 classical com- Vienna. said. “It is important that the best based on Chingiz Aitmatov’s story, first international extreme -real “The project will proceed in Ka- positions. The title of “the youngest” of- traits of our culture and people at a June 27 gala concert at Bei- ity show, will broadcast aspects of zakh, Russian and English to air “Music, for me, is a language ten accompanies Abdyssagin’s are clear and distinguishable in jing’s National Centre for the Per- Kazakh culture to more than 100 on Kazakh TV, aiming to reach an of self-expression,” he said. “Af- creative achievements. He is the the newly-emerging international forming Arts. nations around the world. Two audience of 300 million viewers ter all, culture is the memory of youngest member of the Inter- culture.” “Nowadays, our country has set teams from different countries will on four continents in 118 countries mankind and classical art, in par- national Ensemble and Compos- At 17, he was the only artist all the conditions for the develop- compete for a cash prize of five and 600 hotels in the world,” she ticular, is the human civilisation’s ers Academy for Contemporary to have been awarded the Com- ment of our youth. As the young million tenge (US$13,810). said. treasury.” Music and the youngest laureate monwealth of Independent States’ generation, we must effectively Set construction resembling a “The reference points for our Born in Almaty to a family of of the Daryn state award. He also (CIS) Interparliamentary Assem- realise our potential, given that we Kazakh aul (village) with yurts, project are sayings of President non-musicians, Abdyssagin began received the International Piano bly badge of honour “For Services live in better times. To bring the fortresses and farmsteads to keep Nursultan Nazarbayev. He noted composing at the tender age of 12. Festival’s Grand Prix in Prague at in the Development of Culture composing school of Kazakhstan livestock is nearly complete in that Kazakh culture will sound on A graduate of Kazakh National just 11. and Arts.” He was also the first to the world arena and make it a Balkashino village, Sandyktau dis- all continents and in all major lan- Conservatory and Accademia Mu- Five years later, Abdyssagin musician to present Kazakhstan highly ranked and respected one is trict, Akmola region. guages in the world and the coun- sicale Santa Cecilia di Bergamo, penned “The Kazakh Rhapsody” to an international audience at the a worthy task of ours,” he added. “I do not think there were such try will be famous not only for oil large-scale projects produced in resources and major foreign initia- Kazakhstan before. Our goal is to tives, but also for cultural achieve- transmit the Kazakh culture, his- ments,” she added. tory, traditions, customs and lan- Project leaders include Kazakh guage to the world. In addition, boxer, Olympic champion and “Re: Oblomov”: Regional we seek to promote our native Astana Arlans professional boxing Akmola region as one of the most club manager Bakhtiyar Artayev promising regions in the country and Lyazzat Shatayeva, head of for ecotourism development at the Kazakh TV’s international infor- theatres to stage experimental play international level,” said Elena mation department. written in 1859, sharing their real- Theatre (TYuZ). At the same time, formance and the regional press Homer, project author and general Kirill Kuzin, known for the “Ice By Aidana Yergaliyeva life stories and raising universal the play preserves the spirit of called it a bold experiment for the producer. Age Children,” “Comedy Wom- topics that span time and geogra- Goncharov’s work with occasional Young Spectator’s Theatre. Participants will be foreign citi- an,” “Bulldog Show,” “Unreal Sto- ASTANA – An independent phy, such as love, friendship, hate references of contemporary novel “It’s amazing how little it takes zens of various professions and ries” and “Interception” television drama group from Almaty and a and fear that have changed their literary criticism. to make a brilliant act of art: you ages, including athletes, business- projects, will direct the show. regional state theatre from Temir- lives. “Almaty citizens do not know need to take actors, believe in people and those in the arts. They The project is under the auspices tau will present Sep. 14-15 in “This performance glows with much about what is happening them, love them and let them be will need to perform different of Tengri Plus at the request of Ka- Almaty “Re: Oblomov,” a play vivid energy, and the actors rise to at theatres in the regions, and it themselves. The principle of ‘love tasks that require physical training, zakh TV and Khabar Agency with based on Ivan Goncharov’s clas- a level that even their colleagues in seems that there is no life there. through art’ gives a very sincere as the competitions will be per- the support of the Kazakh Ministry sic novel. large theatres and big cities cannot We checked: there is life there! product,” said Doukravets. formed in extreme conditions. In- of Information and Communica- tions, Akmola region akimat (ad- The real world is the place where always achieve,” said Director of There is a readiness for adven- “Re: Oblomov” is the first rep- tellectual capacity, creative think- ing and extraordinary approach are ministration) and the authorities of the creative group took their inspi- the play Antoine Doukravets. tures, openness to any theatrical ertoire performance on the cham- also necessary, because they will the Sandyktau district. ration for “Re: Oblomov.” The plot Apart from the creative work experiments and an endless desire ber stage of the Young Spectator’s of the play bravely intertwines the with the original text, dramatist to create something new,” said Theatre. original story of Ilya Oblomov as Olga Malysheva added elements Malysheva. “It is an honest story about all of written in Goncharov’s novel with from documentary theatre, cre- The play had premiered June us, wherever we live and whatever monologues from main characters. ating a unique performance that 30 at the TYuZ of Temirtau. The theatre we prefer,” added Maly- The actors breathe life into a text is atypical to Young Spectator’s first audience to witness the per- sheva. Astana Opera presents world opera classics concert sign a contract with the Opéra Na- By Assel Satybaldina tional de Paris. Mukhamedkyzy has toured ASTANA – Astana Opera House Beijing, Budapest, Hong Kong, hosted “Astana Is My Beautiful Istanbul, Moscow, St. Petersburg Dream” concert Sept. 8 featuring and Seoul with solo concerts. the performance of prominent Ka- Her stage partners have included zakh opera singer and Astana Opera such renowned singers as Roberto leading soloist Maira Mukhamed- Alagna, Marcelo Alvarez, Bulent kyzy. The concert is devoted to the Bazduz, Stephen Costello, Placido capital’s 20th anniversary. Domingo, Mirella Freni, Christina The audience enjoyed a beau- Gayardo-Domez, Dmitri Hvoros- tiful evening of folk songs and tovsky, Sergei Leiferkus, Leo world classics, including duets, Nucci and Marius Vlad. trios and scenes from operas and The concert also featured per- operettas by Fedore Barbieri, Isaak formances by German tenor Rod- Dunaevsky, Emmerich Kalman, rigo Porras Garulo, Turkish tenor Franz Lehar, Jules Massenet, Gi- Murat Karakhan and Astana Opera acomo Puccini, Dmitri Shosta- leading soloist and Armenian bass kovich, Giuseppe Verdi and Nazib Barseg Tumanyan, as well as the Zhiganov. Astana Opera symphony orchestra Born into a family of musicians, and choir. Mukhamedkyzy has been singing Italian Francesco Ivan Ciampa for 20 years and critics describe directed the concert and chief her as an exemplary vocalist with choirmaster Yerzhan Dautov, an a crystal voice. To date, she is the Honoured Artist of Kazakhstan,

Photo credit: inform.kz. Photo credit: first and only Kazakh soloist to led the choir. B4 NATION&CAPITAL COUNTRY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 Almaty International Airport Almaty to celebrate plans $140 million expansion city day traffic and 68 percent of cargo traf- “There is a need for additional a capacity of 1,600 passengers per By Dilshat Zhussupova fic in Kazakhstan. terminal areas, but there is also the hour and is 24,000 square metres, The airport’s existing Very Im- issue of land use regulation. That is, which has been deemed insufficient ASTANA – Almaty Interna- portant Person (VIP) terminal is there is a part of the land that does during the airport’s rush hours. tional Airport plans to spend registered as a local monument and, not belong to the airport, so this is The airport’s area where passen- $140.8 million in upcoming years therefore, cannot be demolished. As a being addressed at the state level,” gers access aircraft boarding after to build a new terminal, recon- result, airport authorities have had to the airport’s press service stated. border control and inspection has struct runways and improve food consider other options for expansion. “Overall, the first stage of the air- also been deemed insufficient dur- service. According to Almaty Interna- port’s expansion of 40,000 square ing flight waiting times. The airport is the largest in Ka- tional Airport Vice President Alex- metres will allow it to smoothly The airport’s airfield capacity zakhstan and was built in 1935. It ander Gordeyev, these options will function over the next 20 years.” is eight to ten flights per hour. To accounts for half of the passenger be approved by 2020. The airport’s terminal area has increase this capacity to 20 flights per hour, the airport plans to build two connecting runways and repair its existing runways. New food service facilities will also be built. The existing facilities were built during the Soviet era. The new facilities will increase food ser- vice capacity from 8,000 portions val ALMA FEST will be celebrated per day to 25,000 portions per day. By Dilshat Zhussupova for the first time at Kok Tobe, Abai “The estimated cost of the airport’s Square, Astana Square, Almaty development includes the construc- ASTANA – Almaty Day, a celebra- Arena’s square, Panfilov Street, tion of a new terminal building at 4 tion of the city, cannot be contained Zhibek Zholy Street, the Park of the billion tenge (US$10.94 million), a in one 24-hour period. More than 100 First President and Central Park. new catering department building activities are scheduled Aug. 25-Sept. Group yoga, gymnastics and at 3.5 billion tenge (US$9.57 mil- 30, with the main holiday slated for martial arts classes will satisfy lion), Runway 1 modernisation at Sept. 16, the traditional third Sunday those seeking a physically chal- 6 billion tenge (US$16.4 million), of the first month of autumn. lenging way to spend their time. Runway 2 modernisation at 8 bil- As the capital of Kazakhstan in Thrill-seekers will have a chance lion tenge (US$21.87 million) and 1929-1997, Almaty continues to to compete on scooters, skate- terminal expansion in the amount of be the country’s commercial and boards and bicycle motocross at least 30 billion tenge (US$82.02 cultural centre and most populous (BMX) bikes. Courageous festival million),” according to the airport’s city, hosting eight percent of the goers may try rodeo on an ox, foot-

Photo credit: kapital.kz. Photo credit: press service. nation’s population. ball billiards, basketball duelling Various festivals, concerts, ex- and pull-ups on a slippery bar. hibitions, contests and theatrical The digital zone will immerse productions are being held at the viewers in a virtual reality of bi- city’s most iconic spots. The activ- cycle orchestras, four-dimensional ities and events promise to capture (4D) motion simulator rides and everyone’s interests. auto racing on stationary bicycles. MPs, citizens discuss Internal “Souvenir shops will be in- Innovative installations will include stalled where visitors may buy t- three-dimensional (3D) art galleries, shirts with prints from young art- such as the interactive 3D Samsung Affairs Ministry reform ists and posters of Almaty scenery. art gallery Almaty for the People. Inside the parks, they may come This year’s Almaty Day will closely consider the modernisa- ous to us that it was not simply a zakhstan’s criminal justice system, across the new installation ‘On hopefully go down in the history Staff Report tion of Kazakhstan’s law enforce- question of police modernisation, the discussion also involved ana- the wave of Almaty,’ created by books. ment agencies, after which it will but a comprehensive reform of the lysing the police as an institution up-and-coming and famous artists “At the Park of the First Presi- ASTANA – Discussion platform become clear what changes will be entire system.” and reviewing what functions are alike,” reported the akimat (city dent, a Guinness World Records PaperLab hosted a Sept. 5 talk, undertaken in the ministry follow- The proposals were consequent- actually appropriate for them. administration) press service. “Art record will be set Sept. 16. The “Reform of the Kazakh Ministry ing the public outcry in July. ly laid out in a working document “We can agree that the police installations will reflect the life, creation of the longest kurak korpe of Internal Affairs: How to shape The purpose of the PaperLab and framed according to best in- should only focus on two func- movement and development of the (a traditional Kazakh patchwork citizen-oriented police?” with the event was to provide a platform for ternational practices in criminal tions – public order and crime city. For example, each visitor will quilt), which was first sewn -dur support of the Soros Foundation- authorities and the public to hear justice reform. The presented doc- prevention,” said Mektepbayeva. be able to write his or her wishes ing the Nauryz celebrations and to Kazakhstan. each other out. The main agenda ument was divided into three sec- “We must recognise that the po- in the two-metre book ‘Almaty which Almaty residents and guests Invited speakers included op- included discussing the image of tions, which centred on structural lice should not be responsible for kitap,’ leaving their mark on the may contribute, will take place. erational leader of the European law enforcement officers in socie- reform for the formation of a ser- everything crime-related, and only city’s history. An interactive in- Now, it will be presented as an Union project Enhancing Crimi- ty, citizens’ trust in police, the pub- vice-oriented police model, a new then will it be easier for us to de- stallation ‘City colours’ will con- endless ribbon, forming a wave in nal Justice in Kazakhstan Saule lic’s concerns regarding the reform human resources (HR) policy and termine their functionality.” sist of four bicycles which may be which the pulse of the city may be Mektepbayeva, representatives of the law enforcement system, the accountability, and transparency “For over a decade, the image of pedalled to illuminate a variety of felt,” noted the press service. of the civil initiative For the Re- outcomes of previous reform ef- and responsibility of the police. the police has been formed mostly colours of a light-emitting diode The day’s main event will be the form of the Kazakh Ministry of forts by the ministry and steps that At PaperLab’s event, Kassym- by the media. By opening any web- (LED) apple installation.” gala concert B-DAY PARTY, with Internal Affairs Nazgul Yergali- may be undertaken by both the khan Kapparov, director of the site today, you will come across a The region around the city is a musical line-up including popu- yeva and Dimash Alzhanov and public and the authorities. Bureau for Economic Research of negative depiction of them,” added known as the fruit’s ancestral home lar performers from Kazakhstan Washington, DC-based National The discussion kicked off with Kazakhstan, a private institution, Mussin, referring to the public’s and themed contests will include a and abroad. The festivities will end Defense University professor Er- the presentation of proposals by emphasised placing Ten’s death, perception of the police. “Still, it culinary duel of apple dishes and with a spectacular 9 p.m. fireworks ica Marat. Among the panelists the project, For the Reform of the catalyst for the public demand should be noted that these kinds of pie eating contests. The apple festi- display at Astana Square. invited to listen and respond to the Kazakh Ministry of Internal for reform, as part of a bigger pic- police officers are actually few and any issues raised were Mazhilis Affairs, which are accessible on ture. far between.” (lower chamber of Parliament) the Facebook page @reformam- “As an economist, I recognise The audience was also eager to members Kanat Mussin and vdrk. that theft is a social crime,” he weigh in on the issue, and many Vasiliy Oleynik. The proposals were released said. “This isn’t just about two had their own experiences with The public has increasingly been Aug. 29 and were the product of criminals, but rather about an eco- law enforcement agencies to share. demanding better police work. more than 10 group discussions nomic downturn, social inequality, “A person who has been a victim Every citizen to have Following the July 19 stabbing of since July 26. The group effort was social stratification and unemploy- of a given crime often has no idea 25-year-old Kazakh figure skat- carried out on a voluntary basis by ment, all of which unfortunately what steps to take,” said Ne Mol- ing medallist Denis Ten in Almaty, lawyers, human rights defenders, led to such a tragic outcome. chi (Don’t Be Silent) movement e-health passport these sentiments were formalised economists, journalists, business Given that the oil price will likely leader Dina Smailova. “We have into a specific request to reform people, informational technology remain low and that our budget ex- long called for clear and accessi- In addition, the government the Kazakh Ministry of Internal (IT) professionals, public figures penditures will keep growing, the ble instructions to be developed on By Yerbolat Uatkhanov will require three-years’ work in Affairs. Rather than functioning and other engaged citizens. given problem is a long-term one. what investigators and injured par- a hospital for medical university as a predominantly punitive body, “We are an informal group, Simply addressing the problem in ties should do, step by step.” ASTANA – The Kazakh govern- graduates who will study for free citizens behind the initiative want gathered after a tragedy known to a quantitative manner, by increas- The consensus after the discus- ment will adopt a new healthcare beginning in 2019. The action will a police force that ensures their se- everyone,” said Alzhanov. “Our ing the number of police or their sion, from the authorities and the сode in the next year, enabling reduce the deficit of medical per- curity. group began to grow rapidly, and salaries, will not address the core public alike, was that comprehen- the country’s healthcare system to sonnel on the ground. The project office for the reform just in three days we collected problem. That is why a superficial sive reform was necessary, since implement many up-to-date tech- “Today, as part of the public health of the ministry has been function- over 15,000 participants and re- fix won’t do, and a comprehensive disagreements mostly revolved nologies such as electronic health service, activities are being carried ing since 2017. In September, the ceived over 300 proposals for the one is necessary.” around the means and areas of pri- passports for every citizen. A cor- out to improve the literacy level of nation’s Security Council is to ministry’s reform. It became obvi- Given the Soviet legacy in Ka- ority. responding single passport bank the population in matters of health, will also be created. as well as increase the responsibility “This year, we plan to launch a of citizens to make decisions on their special platform that will allow the health and medical care. In this regard, phased integration of all medical the new code will make provisions to information systems and the estab- strengthen the joint responsibility of a lishment of the single bank of elec- citizen for his health,” said Tsoi. Students introduce Kazakh-speaking tronic health passports. This will In accordance with international allow medical workers to know practice, the ministry also plans and control continuous medical to define primary, secondary and histories of all citizens from the tertiary care to replace the obso- personal assistant moment of birth throughout life,” lete divisions by forms and types “I do not think that we will com- data in Kazakh to teach Aibota,” tual assistants, she can also have a said Vice Minister of Healthcare of medical care. The code will re- By Aidana Yergaliyeva pete with Yandex Alisa. Our goal he added. casual conversation with the user Aleksei Tsoi at a Central Commu- flect the normative aspects of the is not competition. Alisa will not The students presented their and, for instance, answer questions nications Service briefing. integrated model of medical care, ASTANA – Seniors majoring speak Kazakh. There will not be a project at the closing ceremony of about how she feels. He noted mobile applications management programme for major in IT at Suleyman Demirel Uni- separate section for Kazakhstan. We the IT internship organised by the “She [Aibota] understands the and digital technologies will pro- chronic diseases and multidiscipli- versity have developed Aibota, an just need to have our own analogue. Foundation of the First President. context. For example, if you ask vide remote monitoring and edit- nary approach in patient care. intelligent personal assistant that We will have a service like Alisa, The “Ai” in the name stands for ‘What is the weather in Astana ing of the person’s status in real At the same time, the code pro- will speak and provide informa- but Aibota will be able to communi- artificial intelligence, while the today?’ then she will answer, and time. The code will define the vides changes to improve educa- tion in Kazakh. The virtual service cate in Kazakh,” said Shyngys Lek- prefix “bot” is for an Internet bot if afterwards you ask ‘And for passports’ main legal aspects. tional and scientific activities. It is similar to well-known Siri and erov, one of the developers. in the Telegram messaging system. tomorrow?’ then she will tell you Implementing the new code will will allow medical higher educa- Yandex Alisa. He noted Aibota currently The final “a” was added to make what the weather will be like to- increase the responsibility of city tion institutions to meet the nation- The main reason behind the cre- speaks only Russian, as the Ka- it sound like a Kazakh women’s morrow in Astana. If the question and regional administrations for al and international requirements ation is to provide a similar service zakh language function is not yet name. is asked in a voice, then Aibota post-licensing control and staffing for training and education, as well that can be used by Kazakh-speak- fully functional. Aibota reports weather, converts will speak in a voice and if you and equipping medical institutions as transfer innovative medical and ing people rather than competing “We have been developing the currency and searches for informa- type, then the answer will be tex- in accordance with standards, re- educational technologies to practi- with the tech giants. bot just for a month. Now, we need tion on the web. Just like other vir- tual,” added Lekerov. gardless of their ownership. cal healthcare. B5 NATION&CAPITAL SOCIETY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 Bagdar project offers innovative approach to career path, employment and education the employment centre of Astana education and employment. casting the most in-demand pro- to take career advising tests and We provide information and ad- By Abira Kuandyk Akimat, 2,383 ninth grade gradu- “So far, the project was tested in fessions is being completed and receive a report and career rec- vice on obtaining a professional ates underwent on-site vocational the online mode as career advising will be provided in an accessible ommendations. The website also education. The portal’s users and ASTANA – The Bagdar (Guid- guidance testing conducted in Rus- for 9th and 11th grade graduates. form on the website. The process provides information on available visitors of different age groups can ance) project is a unified informa- sian and Kazakh. Consultations We are currently finalising the test combines a full range of informa- vacancies in different professions get information about educational tion system offering career advice were provided for schoolchildren complexes for schoolchildren in tion services for career advice, and regions,” he added. institutions, choose the suitable and forecasting and analysing la- and an analytical report illustrat- 5th-8th grades in addition to the opportunities for higher and sec- Profesiograms offer informa- programme courses and apply to bour force demand. Initiated by re- ing the tendency of the prevailing tests for the adult population wish- ondary specialised education and tion on most occupations, their an educational institution,” said searchers in 2016, it aims to build career preferences were provided ing to change their career path, re- professional courses. requirements, working conditions Zhakupov. on the talent inherited in every per- for the employment centres,” he train or upgrade their skills,” said “The portal operates in a sys- and contra-indications of certain “We plan to develop additional son and improve his or her quality added. Zhakupov. temic and logically interconnected professions. free and paid services not only on of life. Bagdar offers career guidance, A mathematical model for fore- trajectory. One has an opportunity “Clients of the portal can watch the online platform. Our goal is to The project targets a broad so- videos with professionals who combine services to commercial- cial audience of different ages talk about the pros and cons of ise our activities in order to be able and social status – students, en- their professions and those who to conduct new research after the trants, parents, educational insti- share their experience in making grant finishes,” he said. tution graduates, those who are the right professional choice. Por- Bagdar applied this year to the working and the unemployed, tal users can also enjoy the video Eurasian Digital Platform compe- said its head Aslanbek Zhakupov reports and reviews from various tition organised by the Eurasian in an interview with The Astana events, seminars and forums,” he Economic Commission (EEC) to Times. said. create a single labour exchange, la- Bagdar also focuses on career The project also provides infor- bour migration and career services advice centre professionals, stu- mation about Kazakh higher edu- monitoring and forecasting. dents’ career advice and self-deter- cation institutions and colleges, “Although we did not get sup- mination consultants, curators and including programmes, depart- port for the expansion of our ser- high school class leaders, second- ments and learning processes. Job vices for the five [Eurasian Eco- ary education institution psycholo- seekers can upload their resumes, nomic Union] countries, we will gists and parents. while employers post vacancies. continue to work in this direction “The portal could also be useful The website is developing a using our own resources,” said for comprehensive schools, tech- mobile version which will allow Zhakupov. nical and vocational educational clients to navigate career services Bagdar, part of the Stimulation institutions, universities, employ- and job vacancies at their conveni- of Productive Innovation project, ment centres, human resources ence, thereby reducing the time for operates under the grant pro- departments of various organisa- job searches. gramme to support commercialis- tions and enterprises, and training “We plan to collect as much in- ing technological innovation. Its and educational centres, as well as formation as possible on higher current publication is financed by centres for professional develop- and technical vocational edu- the project and supported by the ment,” said Zhakupov. cation services and short-term, World Bank and the Kazakh gov- He noted the project’s current non-licensed programmes both in ernment, although the statements achievements. Kazakhstan and the CIS (Com- may not reflect official positions of “As part of the agreement with monwealth of Independent States). either of them. Young entrepreneurs share keys Debaters shine at European to success, lessons from failures championship, bring believe they can stand out from the is lacking in Kazakhstan’s start- By Aidana Yergaliyeva crowd. up environment, such as the lack “The difference [from other sim- of good venture capital investors. ASTANA – One of the most re- ilar projects] is that we can make (His team, however, was lucky competition to Astana cent trends gaining popularity in it much cheaper. And second, we enough to find one.) According to Kazakhstan is start-ups. More and know the market of Kazakhstan. him, the main quality of a good in- Continued from Page B1 preparation for a major debate In the Astana Debate Commu- more young talents are driven by Third is something I cannot share,” vestor is their involvement. tournament will not necessar- nity’s history, there were usually a the idea of starting up a new venture said Akhmetov. “The right venture investor In the ESL quarterfinal round, ily take up all of your free time,” limited number of Kazakh teams that will bring something not only Akhmetov’s background in lit- should act like your business the team represented the opposi- explained Shadeyeva. “When I participating in major international profitable, but that has value and the erature and social projects at first partner, choose a business model, tion to the debate round motion, first came to university, I may not debate tournaments. Many people capacity to change lives for the bet- made him wary of launching a interact with you, and show you “This house believes that the Eu- have known the functions of ma- were unable to commit their time, ter to the marketplace. Some grasp start-up involving science. directions. Investors like that are ropean Union (EU) should decrim- jor international organisations, the money and effort, especially follow- the imagination of the public and “It was difficult to me because very rare,” said Khagay. inalise human smuggling,” facing geographic distribution of many ing the devaluation of the tenge and succeed, some will fail. All provide I used to understand everything Rather, the typical investor in teams from Leiden University, countries and who is in conflict given the sheer geographic distance an opportunity for Kazakhstan’s about the business. But here I have Kazakhstan is just a business per- Ben Gurion University and the with whom and why. Of course, at of Kazakhstan from the host cities. young business leaders to learn. to accept that I don’t understand son who hands over some money University of Oxford. that point, I had to allocate a lot of The EUDC in Astana will make a everything. Every single technical- to a start-up and then expects to Notably, this year’s EUDC saw time and resources toward inform- competitive debate tournament far ity and detail, I trust my team with receive half of its profits, without the greatest number of teams from ing myself on these issues. Now, more accessible for aspiring debat- Farmily that,” said Akhemtov. being very interested in actually Kazakhstan participating, with six I can’t even distinguish between ers in and near Central Asia. Farmily is a five-month-old The project won first place in achieving their goal. teams from Astana and one team tournament preparation and my “Astana will become an iden- start-up project founded by a few a business accelerator based in A lack of experience as entrepre- from Almaty joining the competi- daily consumption of information. tifiable point on the international young enthusiasts who want to Nazarbayev University, and it has neurs created challenges for Kha- tion. A team from Kyrgyzstan also I simply read the news and took debating community’s map, so it change our perception of how su- received its first investments. The gay’s team. One of his biggest re- represented their country for the various undergraduate courses, all is a great opportunity for European permarkets and restaurants should first time in EUDC, making this of which were of interest to me university students, who will come pilot project should start in a few grets is being too absorbed by his work. Their idea is to make about year’s delegation from Central and proved invaluable in debate to shape their own communities months. idea without thinking of the needs 200 types of healthy greens easily Asia the largest to participate in a rounds. Enjoying the preparation and society, to be exposed to our “One thing good about Kazakh- of possible clients. accessible and cheap – with mini- major international debate tourna- process is very much a possibil- country. Likewise, our wider com- stan is that there is not so many “Thinking about your client is mal damage to the environment. ment. ity,” said Shadeyeva. munity in Kazakhstan may be ex- of us. When I was in the [U.S.] important. Because in the end, it Founder of Farmily Maulen “The difference from Kazakh- “When you are consuming posed to the international debate for example, [I noticed that] you is your client who decides whether Akhmetov, is also known for stan’s participation in these tourna- debate-related material as part of community, which I was lucky have to work really hard to show your idea will be implemented or opening one of the first social ca- that you’re worth something. It is ments in previous years and now is tournament preparation, you are enough to experience myself. fés in Kazakhstan, Kunde, which not,” said Khagay. that we have significantly matured not simply improving upon your These individuals are very diverse, easier to approach people here. We Another problem was building provides jobs for people with dis- have a young nation, and every- as a delegation. That is, we have debate skills, but you are also be- friendly and open-minded despite abilities through its inclusive envi- a business team. The young en- many more acquaintances, many coming more intelligent and in- having differing worldviews,” said body wants to help you. So, it is trepreneur said he sacrificed time ronment. While running the café, to be bold in terms of approaching of whom are former trainers and formed overall. It brought me great Binazarov. Akhmetov learned that Kazakh- with his family, as well as proper have previously visited Astana. enjoyment to listen to Vox Media’s With such an exciting event people and asking for help. And be meals and a good night’s sleep, but stan has problems with the supply humble in terms of learning what We have rapidly developed as a podcast ‘The Weeds’ because I am nearing, some may be consider- of fresh vegetables. The second the hardest thing was to get a good community, since many are now genuinely interested in the United ing debating for the first time. they can teach you,” said Akhme- business team. coldest capital in the world makes tov. familiar with the Astana Debate States’ politics, and the usefulness Shadeyeva and Binazarov have harsh conditions for crops and “We had a technical team, but we Community and are very support- of the received knowledge is not words of encouragement for those vegetables to grow, leaving its citi- didn’t have people who understood ive,” said Shadeyeva. limited to debates,” added Binaz- interested in improving their exist- zens with scant variety in greens. Facial recognition business – people who could go to “These recent developments arov. ing communication skills. This, in its turn, causes businesses The experience of Maxim Kha- make deals, negotiate terms and fi- have positively impacted the Ka- Kazakh teams were not only “Firstly, debating involves to depend on imports. These are gay, who has been in the industry nancial models,” said Khagay. zakh teams participating in this engaging in debate rounds at this structure and a clear and concise not only suspect in quality, but ex- for a few years now but started One more feature of a success- year’s EUDC, since all teams were year’s EUDC, but were also proac- delivery of your ideas, so this is pensive, considering their shipping from scratch, illustrates another ful start-up, which applies to the confident in their strengths and tively seeking support for Astana’s extremely helpful in not only com- costs. side of the coin. world as whole, is the value that ability to break,” said Binazarov. bid to host the EUDC in 2020. municating, but in attaining suc- Farmily aims to address these At first, Khagay’s start-up was it brings. Khagay believes that as “Those teams from Kazakh- The bid was ultimately successful, cess in any given area, whether problems by essentially installing the development of a face recogni- long as your idea solves the prob- stan which, unfortunately, did not meaning that the first EUDC will with friends, family or in your a farm into a supermarket. This tion system that would replace the lem of your client, nobody cares break, still had an incredible ex- be hosted in Central Asia in the career,” said Shadeyeva. “You are way, greens will travel only a tiny daily routine of showing ID cards whether you use advanced tech- perience nonetheless. Some of our near future. able to more easily express your distance to reach shoppers. at building checkpoints. Unfor- nologies or not. debaters faced this year’s winning The organisation of a competi- opinion in a way that allows you “The beauty of this technology tunately, the team’s first victories “One might have the most so- team in the open category in the tion of such large scale will prove to work effectively and efficiently is that if we know the right condi- were, in fact, deceptive, and each phisticated technology the world preliminary debate rounds, which demanding, but Kazakhstan’s with others, avoiding misunder- tions – the right temperature, hu- new detail to consider led to new has ever seen, but if there is a little was a unique and valuable oppor- convening team are prepared for standing.” midity of air, nutrients, et cetera ups and downs. value, then nobody cares,” he said. tunity,” added Shadeyeva. the challenge. They have previ- “Secondly, we gained critical – then, for example, we can grow “Towards the end we realised Despite the temporary misfor- They attribute their national and ously spearheaded the Nazarbayev thinking skills. Having debated, I arugula exactly identical to that that we should give up on this pro- tunes, the team is ready to start international debating achieve- University Debate Academy, the began to consider different sides of which grows [only] in Tuscany. ject, as we found out that it won’t fresh. With experience under their ments to their teamwork and prep- international debate tournament various issues and to actually con- Today we can recreate Tuscany in be great in its margin. It lacks a belts, they have great hopes for aration, which involved debating Astana Open, various interna- sider issues that I never thought a box, because the seeds are the good value proposition,” said Kha- their future projects. on a variety of motions on a week- tional debating championships in problematic and whose importance same. It is just the environment gay. “We’ve got a great team. We’ve ly basis at national and internation- the Russian and Kazakh languages I dismissed. I also came across that we can control,” explained Thus, they are now doing some- learned a lot together. And I be- al debate tournaments and over the and E.Quality Talks. Chief adjudi- people who are both interested in Akhmetov. thing called pivoting: redirecting lieve I know how to start next internet with teams from St John’s cators will include experienced de- addressing these issues and who Indoor farming is not a brand their project toward a new angle. time, and get the idea to its finish,” University Debate Society. baters Monica Forman and Raffy are, in fact, doing so,” added Bi- new idea, but these entrepreneurs Khagay points out some of what Khagay concluded. “Contrary to popular belief, Marshall. nazarov. B6 NATION&CAPITAL TOURISM

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 Inder Salt Lake enchants with beauty and curing properties, yet remains unexplored Photo credit: Deonisy Mit’ photographer. Deonisy Mit’ Photo credit: silkadv.com. Photo credit:

large drainless salt lake located 10 asthma, bronchitis and gynaeco- ing off the coast and rain water with special emphasis on the solar By Abira Kuandyk kilometres east of the Ural River, logical diseases, although their in the spring. The water contains plexus, heart, throat and third eye, Directions The nearest airport is in Atyrau, five kilometres from the southern chemical composition needs regu- high quality salts such as potas- according to crystalage.com. with regular flights from the capi- ASTANA – At first glance, Inder border of the West Kazakhstan lar investigation to understand the sium, bromine and boron which  Salt Lake, located 180 kilometres region and 150 kilometres to the healing properties. are exploited, as the thickness of tal, Almaty and other destinations. from Atyrau city, might remind north of the Caspian Sea coastline. Guests are encouraged to visit the mines reaches 10-15 metres in Legends The closest railway station is in the some of Salar de Uyuni salt flat in Its shape is rounded and slightly the lake at certain times of the various spots. In the lake stream, Aulie Kyz (sa- same city. Guests can either rent a Bolivia. The lake attracts visitors elongated from north-west to year. The most favourable period The lake also features inderite, a cred girl) is a river full of mystery. taxi or take a bus for the approxi- to the scenic view of its emerald south-east, with a diameter of 10- is the hottest time, July and Au- mineral with energy and qualities Legend has it she climbed to the top mately two to two and a-half hour water surface, sparkling to the ho- 13.5 kilometres and surface area gust. Travellers are urged to come similar to boracite. It is colourless of the mountain to find an unusual trip. rizon in the open steppe. Its mud of approximately 110 square kilo- before 11 am and after 7 pm and to white, usually comes in the form stone named Dender. The girl began Though Inder Salt Lake is in and salty water is also believed to metres. bring warm clothes, a hat, glasses, of prismatic or tabular crystals and to cry from grief, raising her head need of infrastructure development relieve several diseases. Famous for centuries for its cur- food and drinking water. originates in Kazakhstan and the to see a sparkling lake in front of as well as thorough investigation, Also known as Tuzdykol (salty ing properties, the mud and salty Rivers do not flow into the lake, U.S. Inderite is believed to be highly her. As a result, the site is visited by it is still a spectacular destination, lake) among locals, Inder Lake is a water are felt to relieve joints, as it is fuelled by salt springs melt- cleansing, especially for the chakras, women who are unable to conceive. especially for adventure lovers. Burabai resort sees major improvements, new facilities to open next season “I met with hotel and restaurant Burabai Village. The main streets By Zhanna Shayakhmetova owners in the tourist area. They of the zone have already been re- agreed that the number of tourists in- built, two alleys connecting to the ASTANA – More than 850,000 creased. They focus mainly on visi- beach area of Lake Burabai have people visited the Shchuchinsk- tors from Astana and tourists from been completed and a project on Burabai resort zone in 2017, re- Russia. Due to the efforts of the gov- separating waste collection is be- ported Akmola Region Akim (Gov- ernment with visa regulations, the ing implemented. ernor) Malik Murzalin at an Aug. 25 number of tourists from China and The visitors’ centre has also press conference in the oblast. This India is also increasing,” he said. been renovated. It has a local his- figure is expected to increase by A new district with an area of tory museum, a nature museum, a 20,000 people this year. 14 hectares will be constructed in zoo and a souvenir shop. Tourists Photo credit: borovoe.kz. Photo credit:

can pick up a free card and use the The plans also include the con- information terminal. struction of a horse-riding complex “We plan to change a zoo into on Akylbai Lake and a ski resort a safari park and take it out of the on the northern slope of Kokshetau village,” said the governor. Mountain. British investors intend to build Murzalin called the Burabai an indoor water park worth 200 CityPASS project one of the most million tenge (US$549,810) in the successful, noting that it can save Burabai area. The project will be tourists up to 50 percent at local completed by June 2019. restaurants, hotels and museums “Everyone wanted to build an and on entrance fees for cultural outdoor water park. But it is im- sites and excursions. portant for us to use the facility year-round,” he added. Private investors supported the re- British investors construction of the Shchuchinski san- atorium to the tune of 1 billion tenge intend to build an (US$2 million). A hotel featuring 76 indoor water park rooms in the Blue Bay Gulf will be completed soon, and construction on worth 200 million a new building for the Zhekebatyr tenge (US$549,810) sanatorium worth 1.5 billion tenge (US$4 million) has also started. in the Burabai area. Some sports and recreation cen- tres, family hotels and a water park and ski arena on an area of 233 The Burabai CityPASS includes hectares will be built near Bolektau a tourist card; a plastic smart card; Mountain. Work is currently under- a guidebook in Kazakh, Russian way on its engineering infrastructure. and English; CityPASS maps; and A cottage community will be a Beeline sim card. The package built near Shchuchye Lake and provides discounts up to 30 per- next to the Rixos Burabai hotel. cent. A new route from the village to The tourism sphere of the region the lake will be set up in the near includes more than 700 enterpris- future. Hotels, restaurants and en- es, and the area’s business road tertainment venues will be set up map envisions another 119 events along the road. or entities on seven main themes to Initiated by the Ministry of Cul- continue development of the sec- ture and Sports, a new multifunc- tor. The number of hotels around tional cultural centre aims to be- Burabai has increased more than come a major attraction. five-fold. B7 NATION&CAPITAL SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 Kazakhstan finishes second overall at third World Nomadic Games the best. Secondly, they participat- such as Mongolia, Turkey, China, itage of Humanity. During a meet- ed in other competitions and could the U.S. and Germany. ing with the executive secretary of not do so well be prepared,” said This year, UNESCO (The Unit- the Kyrgyz National Commission Ospanov. ed Nations Educational, Scien- for UNESCO, the president of Kyr- Most of the gold medals were tific and Cultural Organisation) gyzstan stressed that it is a great won by the Kazakh wrestling supported World Nomad Games achievement, pride and victory for team, as well as almost all the sil- granting it a status of international all the people of Kyrgyzstan,” said ver medals. importance, and thereby increas- Nursultan Adenov, the head of sec- The athletes of World Nomadic ing the promotion of cultural herit- retariat to organising committee of Games 2018 competed in 37 na- age of sports practiced in Central the Third World Nomad Games as tional sports. About 2,000 sports- Asia. quoted by kazakh-tv.kz. men from 53 countries participated “The Nomad Games contributes Turkish President Recep this year. Yet 47 of them left with to the preservation of the cultural Tayyip Erdogan confirmed that no medal this year. heritage and the authenticity of tra- Turkey will host next nomadic There were 195 athletes only ditional sports… UNESCO has in- games in 2020 at a meeting of the from Kazakhstan. The participants scribed the traditional horse game, Supreme Council for Strategic were mainly from the former So- Kok Boru, on its Representative Cooperation between Kyrgyzstan viet countries, as well as countries List of the Intangible Cultural Her- and Turkey.

been held every two years since Kyrgyz commentators expected By Aidana Yergaliyeva 2014. The Nomad Games are simi- Kazakh team to win silver as they lar to the Olympic Games and are did last year. ASTANA – Kazakhstan finished meant to promote Central Asian President of the Kazakh Federa- second overall behind Kyrgyzstan ancient sports, such as Kok Boru tion for Kokpar Yerlen Ospanov at the Sept. 2-8 World Nomadic (also known as Kokpar, horseback said Kazakhstan sent young and Games in Cholpon-Ata, Kyr- battle for a goat-carcass, a precur- less professional athletes to the gyzstan. sor of modern day polo), eagle games but expected at least a Kazakh athletes won 69 medals, hunting, archery and other disci- bronze medal. including 16 gold, 24 silver and 29 plines. “We sent them [Kazakh ath- bronze medals. Kyrgyzstan won In the final match for the bronze letes] to a big competition so they 100 medals, including 40 gold. medal in Kok-boru, Kazakhstan could gain experience. Our goal The World Nomad Games have beat Russia 17:1. was to find out which of them was Weightlifter Ilya Ilyin FC Astana qualifies for UEFA wins first tournament Europe League group stage making it necessary for FC Astana All of those attempts were stopped “Our supporters are glad and will By Anuar Abdrakhmanov to score first in a home match. FC by Kazakh goalkeeper Nenad Eric. try to give it our best in the next Astana’s footballer Pedro Henrique Ultimately, entry to the group matches. We had a task to play after two-year doping ban ASTANA – FC Astana qualified scored a goal in the 15th minute by stages was determined by a penalty in the main stage of the Europa since December 2015 when he for the group stages of the UEFA a penalty kick. shootout in which Eric made three League. And, finally, we reached it. Staff Report won the President’s cup in Groznyi Europa League after recently out- After the Astana goal, APOEL saves, thus qualifying FC Astana for Thanks to supporters, we managed and set two world records. scoring APOEL over two matches. made several attacks on goal, in- the main stage of the UEFA Europa to reach it. All thirty thousand spec- ASTANA – Kazakh weight- Rustem Sibai, 25, from Kyzy- FC Astana first lost to APOEL 0:1, cluding some one-on-one situations. League. tators shouted my name, it makes lifter Ilya Ilyin recently won the lorda, became the champion in me glad. Our supporters are the Kazakhstan Championship in the the 96-kg category. He lifted 378 best. It is such support that keeps 102-kilograms weight catego- (171+207) kilograms in the sum of us in progress and makes us play ry. Ilyin showed a result of 380 two exercises. well,” Eric said. (172+208) kilograms on the sum Ilyin announced his return af- “Kazakhstan should be proud of two exercises at the competition ter a two-year doping ban from of its heroes! I am grateful to the in Taldykorgan. the International Weightlifting footballers and coaching staff for Federation (IWF) June 11. Ilyin such a victory. Despite all difficul- Ilyin announced his will be able to participate in in- ties in the match, they did their best ternational competitions begin- to make the victory happen. One return after a two- ning Oct. 19. can say that the task to play in the year doping ban from The national championship in group stages of the UEFA Europe weightlifting in Taldykorgan is the League was reached. We will play the International main qualifying stage for the World in the group stages for the fourth Weightlifting Championship, to time in a row, which is, of course, a Weightlifting take place in Ashgabat Nov. 1-10. great achievement to be proud of,” Federation (IWF) Prominent athletes Alexander said FC Astana’s President Sayan Zaichikov, Denis Ulanov, Karina Khamitzhanov. June 11. Ilyin will Goricheva, Zhazira Zhaparkul are FC Astana will face Dinamo be able to participate among the participants of the na- Kiev, Rennes from France and tional championship. Jablonec from the Czech Republic in international “I have not performed for sever- in the Group K of UEFA Europa al years. I am worried like the first Photo credit: FC Astana press service Astana press FC Photo credit: League group stages. competitions time. It is true. This is my rebirth, of the new Ilya on the platform. I beginning Oct. 19. hope I will succeed,” said Ilyin be- fore the start of the competition in “Today is my first start. I am Taldykorgan. back. I will continue to work fur- The International Olympic ther, the next is the World Cham- Committee (IOC) stripped Ilyin pionship. Certainly, the goal is of the two Olympic gold medals Olympic games. Thank you very he won in 2008 and 2012 in the much, my friends. This is our joint 94-kilogramme category, because medal,” he said. repeat analyses of samples from The Kazakhstan Championship the Beijing and London Games was the first competition for Ilyin showed positive results. B8 NATION&CAPITAL CAPITAL

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 Astana Hub drives Kazakh digitisation, IT development those who need investments By Assel Satubaldina would apply. We will categorise them, provide expert evaluation ASTANA – Kazakhstan is mak- and invite investors to gather all ing strides towards digital trans- at one place,” he said. formation in many areas. One of In June, the hub organised a the significant moves is the Astana tracker school where trackers are Hub, an international technopark mentors and coaches for start-ups of start-ups that provides multi- working on a specific methodol- level support to entrepreneurs, ogy. primarily in IT. “We trained approximately 20  Astana Hub head Magzhan trackers and all of them are IT en- Madiyev spoke about the centre’s trepreneurs with vast experience objectives and current projects in and now, they are mentoring our a recent interview with The Asta- start-ups,” he said. na Times. The comprehensive approach Initiated by Kazakh President with its multilevel entrepreneurial Nursultan Nazarbayev, the hub support is a distinct feature of the seeks to develop an ecosystem of hub. innovations. “This is a rare model in the “[We seek to do that] so that world. We studied international technological companies, primar- practices. Of course, we do not ily IT companies, could emerge, mean that only we have such develop and help develop the model. It is present in many coun- country,” said Madiyev. tries, but one organisation doing Though the official launch is the work at one place is not a scheduled for November, the common model,” he noted. work is in full swing. He believes The main achievement has been private investments serve an “ob- “successful development of our jective indicator of the ecosystem model and strategy.” working right” and the hub has set “We received feedback that the an ambitious goal to attract $67 model has potential and lives up billion in investments in the next skills. Then, it also includes an as the Astana International Finan- cess. First is screening of applica- among 100 promising start-ups in to the needs and demands, laying five years. incubator and accelerator of start- cial Centre incorporating English tions, then comes phone screen- Southeast Asia,” said Madiyev. a foundation for dynamic devel- “To achieve this goal, we have ups both at the beginning and common law principles, can serve ing and third is an expert panel, The second accelerator is under- opment,” he added. eight main areas of work based more mature ones. We also plan as a pulling factor for potential in- when experts evaluate every start- way, gathering 14 teams including For Kazakhstan, a country the on the needs of entrepreneurs. an investment fund in the future vestors. up during an interview and, based three from Russia, Tajikistan and size of Western Europe, its small We categorised IT business de- that will help start-ups and private Both local and foreign start-ups on that, we make our decision,” Uzbekistan. population and remote location velopment across nine steps from investors decrease their risks and are welcome and consideration is he said. “One of the main differences from world technological centres [identifying] talents with a poten- increase chances for success,” the same for all applicants. In February, the hub team or- [of the 100 start-ups project] from are some of the obstacles. Yet, tial for IT business; then he or she said Madiyev. “Our technopark is internation- ganised a free garage incubator the accelerator is its mass sup- Madiyev feels quality trumps should become interested in this, “There will also be an IT plat- al. In general, the key to success offering developers and innova- port of start-ups. Many start-ups quantity. get trained, become a special- form, so that all data is online is in diversity. For that purpose, tors business courses, a team of contact us and all have different “We believe we will have cer- ist, launch a start-up as an idea, enabling effective communication we need foreign and local inves- mentors and advisers, develop- needs. Accelerator is not suitable tain champions that will be com- then turn it into a prototype and between ecosystem participants,” tors, start-up teams and coaches. ment and marketing assistance, to all and there are not enough re- petitive around the world. The IT business and, in exceptional he added. We are looking for talent from workspace and a network of in- sources to support them all at one situation can be compared to our cases, become an IT giant,” he IT companies will be able to en- across the world and, of course, vestors and companies. time,” he said. athletes; though our population is added. joy a special regime including tax Kazakhstan. When we announce “We had a pilot accelerator last- The project is meant to back not big and our sports school is The hub’s scope of activities is preferences and simplified visa the competition for programmes, ing three months. The programme start-ups based on priority needs not the best one, we still have our meant to encompass these stages and labour procedures. Among the information is open to every- had ten graduates, including four identified by a survey. champions in boxing and weight- and support entrepreneurs at the other conditions, the hub provides one,” said Madiyev. who attracted private invest- “We conducted a survey among lifting and other sports. We have beginning of their work. workspace in the expo area and Current projects include the in- ments. One start-up drew the in- them and the first need is staff. similar hopes for our projects that “For example, these include in- Madiyev feels its location within cubator, accelerator programme terest of foreign companies, while Therefore, we plan to launch a we will have our champions. We formational and educational work the cluster including the Naz- and 100 start-ups project. the remaining three were invited school of programming. Another just need to support them and cre- and a separate educational dimen- arbayev University medicine and “The accelerator programme by the Echelon Asia Summit is investment. We will organise a ate a favourable environment,” he sion, where we train different IT residential infrastructure, as well has a three-stage selection pro- and were presented in Singapore start-up market day soon, where noted. Akimat introduces Astana Garden School e-KSK and city uses innovative approach

By Dilshat Zhussupova services centres ASTANA – Astana Garden residents,” said Dyusyukov. School, a private non-profit high By Aidana Yergaliyeva Residents can easily access the school and the first of its kind in service through the website, mo- Kazakhstan, prepares students ASTANA – The city akimat bile application and chat-bots. as competitive candidates to top- (administration) has devised To date, there are 8,575 regis- ranking universities. In an inter- several methods to optimise tered users with approximately view with The Astana Times, chief work between citizens and hous- 5,000 actively using the service. executive officer of Central Asian ing management services. The The number of mobile app down- Garden Schools management com- online support system e-KSK loads has reached nearly 8,000. pany and Astana Garden School has eased a number of time-con- founder Nurmukhammed Dossyb- suming operations and an in-per- ayev shares his vision for educa- son service centre will be opened City services tion in Kazakhstan. this year. Dossybayev decided early on centre education as his calling. Majoring The city administration also in teaching as an undergraduate e-KSK plans to open a city services student, he supplemented his stud- Capital house maintenance centre in Astana Mall by the end ies by working as a school tutor, firms (KSK) now provide on- of the year, said Akim (Mayor) English language teacher and edu- line services for their residential Asset Issekeshev during an Aug. cational technology trainer. apartments. To date, 97.3 percent 27 meeting at iKomek, the city Encouraged by Helen Bradford, Nurmukhammed Dossybayev (473 units) of the firms are linked monitoring and operational re- a University College London In- to the e-system, said Meiram sponse centre, reported inform. stitute of Education researcher, he kz. pursued a University of Cambridge well as an exposure to universal hu- “Many of us are younger than 35 at top-ranking universities,” he said. Dyusyukov, Astana Innovations man values. years of age, but at the same time For school students, the univer- Alik Shpekbayev, Chairman postgraduate degree in educational Board Deputy Chairperson for “As people grow up, their pref- we are experienced in what we do sity application process is intimidat- of the Agency of Civil Service research, investigating educational digital infrastructure, as reported erences and choices increasingly and plan to do. What unites us is ing but may be tackled in steps. and Anti-Corruption Activities, technology and its effective appli- on the akimat’s website. differentiate. A first-grade student the idea that we, ourselves, need to “We start at the fundamentals. previously suggested creating cation to Kazakhstan. Following The system should eliminate may study the same subjects as his shape a school model that may be We help students clarify and de- architectural services to reduce graduation and filled with purpose, paperwork and queue burdens, classmates, but an 11th grade stu- effectively translated to other Cen- fine their destiny, passions and as it will allow KSK to process bureaucracy in all architecture Dossybayev shaped educational in- stitutions as a local government of- dent ought not to. In that grade, one tral Asian schools,” he added. profession. Secondly, along with individual inquiries online. The and land issues. In response to student may seek to be an engineer In three years, Dossybayev hopes their parents, we design their de- system is available to all resi- the inquiry, Issekeshev noted ficial in Shymkent. “One year of working there al- and another, an artist. They clearly to expand the school model across velopment trajectory in manage- dents, tenants and guests. after considering the best expe- lowed me to fully comprehend have different academic needs, so Kazakhstan’s regions. In 10 years, able steps. These steps include Now with just a few clicks, in- riences of developed countries, the difficulties faced in many state differentiating and personalising such schools will hopefully be ac- preparing for the International dividuals can learn more about the capital decided to open city education as people mature be- cessible at all Central Asian coun- English Language Test System services centres. schools, which centre on finances, KSK work, news and notifica- bureaucracy, corruption and a lack comes important. This idea is at the tries. He looks forward to the day (IELTS), the standardised test “Apart for architecture and tions and send applications, as of qualified teachers,” he said. “As core of our philosophy,” said Doss- when Kazakh educational managers SAT and their elective subjects. land issues, there will be eve- well as participate in preliminary a student from a school for gifted ybayev. steer their school model internation- Thirdly, we facilitate their charac- voting and polls. rything that concerns the pay- students myself, I did not realise the Many of the schools teaching ally. ter development by inviting guest The new digitised service ment of public utilities. A lot scale of these problems until then. staff have postgraduate degrees Admission to the school is highly speakers and providing mentors will strive to improve KSK’s of people go with questions to The research skills I developed at and share his approach to educa- competitive and conducted on a to help students develop their own transparency, as it will publish recalculate their usage of heat, Cambridge helped me to look at tion. The headmaster Daulet Serik- merit basis. From the applications to social projects,” he added. financial reports and projects electricity and water. Astanaen- them from an informed perspective bay is a two-time Bolashak Interna- the school alone, Dossybayev was With such a comprehensive ap- completed by all employees, in- ergosbyt, Teplotranzit, Astana and conduct my own analyses. That tional Scholarship recipient, having struck by the prospective students’ proach towards a child’s education cluding chairpersons, plumbers Su Arnasy, education and social is how I came to realise that, to af- completed his undergraduate and potential. A fund of approximately provided by the school, Dossybayev and janitors. support services [will be availa- fect systemic change, we need to graduate education in Indiana Uni- 10 million tenge (US$27,696) was still emphasises the importance of “Today, work is underway to ble] to people who find it insuf- change how we currently work.” versity and the University of Oxford allocated to afford students from the wider community’s role in edu- organise a single dispatch ser- ficient to call 109 and [instead] Astana Garden School’s approach respectively. Teachers hold degrees lower socioeconomic backgrounds cation reform. vice for prompt processing of want to come and solve the is- emphasises a personalised approach from the University of Cambridge, full and partial scholarships. “Education reform won’t take applications and maintenance sue of architecture or land,” he to education. Students are to gain a University of Warwick, University “We started this project because place unless we all push for and to introduce so-called ‘cloud said. broad but sufficiently deep knowl- of Nottingham, University of Penn- we believed that Kazakh school- change,” he said. accounting’ with further visu- Plans are underway to have at edge of the natural sciences, human- sylvania and Nazarbayev Univer- children have massive potential, The school is located at 21 Gey- alisation in personal accounts of least four centres in each district. ities, mathematics and languages, as sity. but they are often not represented dar Aliyev Street.