+16° / +9°C Wednesday, october 21, 2015 No 20 (86) www.astanatimes.com Nazarbayev hosts Poroshenko, then Putin; EAEU Leaders Situation in Ukraine Features on Both Agendas Discuss Economic Policy, Agree to Open Free Trade Talks with Israel the economic development of the By Aiman Turebekova EAEU in the near future. Particu- larly, President Lukashenko an- BURABAI – The leaders of nounced that 16 issues were on the Eurasian Economic Union the agenda and all of them were (EAEU) met Oct. 16 at a hotel in the Kazakh resort area to discuss accepted at the meeting. pressing issues facing the fledgling Participants signed two docu- organisation. ments: “The main directions of the Kazakh President Nursultan international activity of the EAEU Nazarbayev hosted his colleagues for 2015-2016” and “Approaches Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia, Al- to the development of trade and exander Lukashenko of Belarus, economic cooperation with key Almazbek Atambayev of Kyr- partners of the EAEU in the me- gyzstan and Vladimir Putin of dium term.” Russia for discussions on further Moreover, the leaders of the integration within the union, in- EAEU adopted a package of docu- ternational issues and the strength- ments regarding Kazakhstan’s ac- Kazakh, Ukrainian Presidents Discuss Putin’s State Visit Reconfirms ening of cooperation with other cession to the World Trade Organi- countries. sation (WTO) and its relation to Trade, Int’l Issues in Astana Kazakh-Russian Strategic Partnership Following the meeting, the par- the EAEU. ties signed documents defining Continued on Page A3 By Malika Orazgalieva implementing the Minsk agree- By Malika Rustem The Kazakh President also men- ments. tioned the Commonwealth of In- ASTANA – Kazakh President Nazarbayev noted Poroshenko’s ASTANA – Russian President dependent States (CIS) summit on Nursultan Nazarbayev met Oct. official visit will contribute to im- Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to Oct. 16, and added that the Eura- 9 with Ukrainian President Petro proving economic cooperation and Kazakhstan Oct. 15 at the invitation sian Economic Union (EAEU) is of President Nursultan Nazarbayev. Poroshenko during the latter’s of- will allow the countries to “syn- expanding and acquiring respect CIS Summit in The two leaders met in the Akor- ficial visit to the nation. chronise watches” on regional and and credibility in the international da Presidential Residence, partici- The parties discussed ways international matters. arena. “We have a full understand- pating in one-on-one and extend- “I think we are on the right to strengthen cooperation in the ed-format sessions. Nazarbayev spheres of trade, economy, the ing on many issues. During the track,” he said. Burabai Addresses noted that he and Putin regularly coal industry, agriculture, trans- upcoming meetings of the inter- The sides recalled their recent state commission, all key areas “coordinate positions” and try to meeting in Sochi, where they dis- port and logistics. The two leaders will be worked out in detail,” he quickly find solutions to issues of cussed the main areas of their bi- exchanged views on topical inter- said. bilateral relations in various areas lateral relationship. Security Challenges national issues, including the situ- of cooperation, reported the Akor- rimov. Deputy Minister of Foreign ation in southeastern Ukraine and Continued on Page A3 da press service. Continued on Page A3 By Aiman Turebekova Affairs and European Integration of Moldova Andrei Galbur and BURABAI – President of Ka- Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of zakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev Ministers of Turkmenistan Satlyk chaired a meeting of the Heads Satlykov represented their coun- Kazakhstan Becomes Major Supplier of Uranium of State Council of the Common- tries, while Ukraine sent a charge wealth of Independent States (CIS) d’affaires from its Astana embassy. in Burabai, Kazakhstan, on Oct. Opening the meeting, the Presi- 16, which focused intensively on dent of Kazakhstan congratulated to U.S., Production Set to Grow Further security challenges such as terror- Lukashenko on his victory in Be- amounted to 23 percent, almost [national atomic] company and its pared with the overall weighted- ism. larus’s recent presidential elec- By Kamila Zhumabayeva double compared to 2013, when joint venture partners in our coun- average price of $46.65, according Seven foreign heads of state flew tions, as well as Atambayev on the Kazakhstan supplied nearly 3,000 try,” a representative of Kazatom- to the EIA. to Kazakhstan to attend the meet- successful holding of parliamen- ASTANA – Kazakhstan became tonnes (6.5 million pounds). prom explained to this reporter, ask- Uranium production in Kazakh- ing: President of Armenia Serzh tary elections in Kyrgyzstan. Naz- the leading supplier of uranium The numbers address the diver- ing not to be identified as he was not stan has more than tripled since 2007. Sargsyan, President of Azerbai- arbayev noted that Kazakhstan, jan Ilham Aliyev, President of last year for the 100 nuclear power sification of purchases pursued by authorised to speak on the subject. The country became the world’s since the founding of the CIS, has Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, reactors operating in the United American energy companies, and “The supply of Kazakh uranium leading producer in 2009, surpassing consistently advocated for increa- President of Kyrgyzstan Almaz- States, providing 5,443 tonnes fulfilling 23 percent of market de- to the U.S. market by large traders Canada, according to the EIA. ing multilateral cooperation among (12 million pounds) of the 24,176 mand has allowed Kazakhstan to that have contracts with U.S. energy bek Atambayev, President of Rus- the countries and deep integration Kazatomprom, created by the sia Vladimir Putin, President of tonnes (53.3 million pounds) pur- rank as a leading uranium supplier. companies is also not ruled out.” in key areas of cooperation. Kazakh government in 1997 in an Tajikistan Emomali Rakhmon and chased by reactor owners and “Speaking about the coverage of Over the past two years, the av- effort to boost the country’s nu- President of Uzbekistan Islam Ka- Continued on Page A3 operators, according to an Oct. 5 the U.S. market, it is necessary to erage prices for Kazakh uranium clear industry, controls uranium report by the U.S. Energy Infor- understand that Kazakh-origin ura- have been lower than those of production and exports. mation Administration (EIA). The nium is supplied to the American other major supplying countries nation’s total volume of the share market both by the Kazatomprom – $44.47 per pound in 2014 com- Continued on Page A2 GGG triumphs In Historic First, Kazakhstan Launches Domestic Rail Production (ARBZ), reported the press ser- The enterprise is the first of its year plan” with the participation of By Nazgul Zhenis vice of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy kind within the Commonwealth of President Nursultan Nazarbayev, (KTZ), the national railway com- Independent States (CIS), the press the green light was given to launch ASTANA – The first rollout pany. Beginning domestic rail release explained. During Decem- the first phase of rail production. of domestic rail products in Ka- production is a significant event in ber’s national teleconference “New Construction of the plant and the zakhstan took place Oct. 16 at the the history of the country’s indus- industrialisation of Kazakhstan: re- process of running the assembly Aktobe Rail and Section Works trial development, it noted. sults of 2014 and of the first five- line were completed in the short- est possible time and the company has initiated production of finished products, stated the release. The ceremonial launching was attended by KTZ President Askar Mamin, Siemens SpA head Gi- useppe Ferrario, Kazakh Minister for Investment and Development Asset Issekeshev, Aktobe region Akim (Governor) Berdibek Sa- parbayev, Kyrgyzstan Minister of Transport and Communications Erkinbek Malabaev and Azerbai- jan Railways Chairman Javid Gur- banov. Deputies of Kazakhstan’s Parliament, heads of CIS and Bal- tic country railway administrations and representatives of railroad products enterprises were also pre- sent for the event. Gennady Golovkin celebrates his win with his coach Abel Sanchez at the Madi- Continued on Page A5 son Square Garden on Oct. 17. See full story on Page B7.

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NATIONAL Astana Implements Additional ‘Smart’ news in brief The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) sup- ported an Oct. 5–7 training seminar Projects, Seeks Entry into Top 50 ‘Smart’ Cities for law-enforcement officers on best modern equipment, which allows practices and international standards By Zhazira Dyussembekova it to offer a wide range of surgical in policing in multi-ethnic societies in procedures on an outpatient basis, Aktobe, the OSCE reports. Co-organ- ASTANA – Akim (Mayor) of such as paediatric, adult surgery, ised by the OSCE Programme Office Astana Adilbek Dzhaksybekov urology, gynaecology and others. in Astana, the OSCE High Commis- launched a series of “Smart” pro- The clinic also plans to introduce sioner on National Minorities and jects in July. Smart Astana project cosmetic surgery. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Af- includes several directions, such The innovations will also in- fairs, with financial support from the as Smart Clinics, Smart Schools, clude the introduction in 2016 of Swiss Embassy in Kazakhstan and Smart Street Lighting and Smart electronic medical records for pa- the Convivenza International Centre Payments. tients in all medical organisations for Minorities in Switzerland, the A Smart Clinic has been already to eliminate paperwork and in- training gathered some 20 senior po- implemented in Public Health crease convenience. lice officers from around the country Clinic No. 4, but there is now also According to city administra- as well as local representatives from one working in Clinic No. 10, re- tion’s official website, the concept Assembly of the People of Kazakh- ported Astana.gov.kz, the city ad- of Smart Astana was created to stan and the Prosecutor General’s ministration’s official website, on improve the quality of life of the Office to learn about the importance Oct. 14. population of the capital. The im- of police sensitivity to inter-ethnic “In order to avoid queuing, to plementation of information sys- relations and how to build capacity create comfortable conditions, tems will significantly improve in dealing with inter-ethnic relations to regulate the flow of adults and communication within health or- within police structures. children, as well as to exclude their ganisations. Some of them already intersection at the reception and have electronic queue systems, Representatives of Eco Mangys- near specialists’ offices, we intro- online registry to visit doctors and tau, Eco Museum and CINEST from duced the Triage System, which electronic medical records. Karaganda as well as Arnika from allows hospitals to receive visi- Smart Astana was created and is the Czech Republic visited local tors depending on the type of their being implemented by Astana In- communities in Mangystau Oblast treatment and on the severity of novations to create conditions and during the first week of October to their condition. These passages do infrastructure to become one of the consult with them on ways to solve not overlap with each other, which top 50 Smart cities of the world. environmental problems, the Prague is essential for the maintenance of All Smart projects are being im- Post reported. The organisations are the sanitary-epidemiological status tion of the spread of various dis- Health Department Yerik Baizhu- Public Health Clinic No. 10 has plemented by investors without the part of a Small Grants Programme of the facility and for the preven- eases,” said the head of the Astana nussov. an outpatient surgery centre with involvement of public funds. that allows citizens to submit pro- jects to solve environmental prob- lems and receive financing of 1,500 to 3,000 euros to implement them. Arnika expert Martin Skalsky said the group was pleasantly surprised Cell Phone Users to Change Operators While by the number of civic initiatives that received funding in this round as compared to the previous selection round. Four local groups supported Keeping Their Numbers Starting in 2016 within the first round are now run- services, while users won’t need to vices without contracts, provide and measures, which are taken by defence, security, foreign affairs, ning their campaigns, covering miti- By Yerbolat Uatkhanov use several sim cards. The Com- full coverage in the areas they are state bodies to protect the informa- specific fields of economy, infra- gating the impact of landfills, teach- munication, Informatisation and required to cover and allow num- tion and personal data of Kazakh- structure of the state or human life ing citizens to compost, improving ASTANA – A draft law under Information Committee of the bers to be transferred between pro- stan citizens. support. sewage and waste management and consideration in the Senate of Par- Ministry for Investments and De- viders. Such definitions as “critically Also, common standards for stopping illegal wildlife trade. liament would allow mobile phone velopment created a centralised The draft law will also solve important objects of communica- information and communication users in Kazakhstan to keep their database of mobile telephone us- problems of information security tion infrastructure” were intro- technologies have been devel- A Kazakh film and an Iranian film phone numbers even when they duced in the draft law for the first oped. All critically important state have won the top prize at this year’s change service providers. The draft law will reinforce the competitive time. The operation of the most electronic resources and systems Busan International Film festival. The draft law “On changes to important communication objects and critically important objects of “Immortal,” by Iranian director Hadi some legislative acts of the Re- activity of mobile operators, decreasing is lifesaving because any mal- communication infrastructure will Mohaghegh and “Walnut Tree” by public of Kazakhstan concerning prices for mobile communication services function or breakdown can lead correspond to the standards. The Kazakhstan’s Erlan Nurmukham- informatisation” will reinforce to an emergency, social and/or draft law was sent to the Senate betov took home the New Currents the competitive activity of mobile beginning Jan. 1, 2016. technology-related disaster or suf- of Parliament for review and ap- award for first- and second-time film- operators, decreasing prices for ficient negative consequences for proval. makers, Yahoo News reports. “Wal- mobile communication services ers and today mobile operators nut Tree” explores human relation- beginning Jan. 1, 2016. It will also are upgrading and testing their ships within a small community and improve the security of critically networks,” said a representative of “proves how humour, kindness, and important objects of communica- the committee. forgiveness connect us all,” accord- tion infrastructure. The bill was approved in its sec- ing to New Currents jury president “The introduction of mobile tel- ond reading by the Mazhilis (lower and veteran Taiwanese filmmaker ephone numbers’ transfer option chamber of Parliament) and speci- Sylvia Chang. will give the opportunity to choose fies tightened control of furnished Kazakhstan’s flagship air carrier, any mobile operator for users on mobile communication services Air Astana, will resume direct ser- their own, keeping their numbers. by an authorised body that is yet vices to Dubai from Astana Interna- It is supposed that this change will to be created. The proposed body tional Airport on Oct. 25, Air Trans- reinforce the competitive activ- will monitor mobile operators to port World Online reports. The ity of mobile operators, decrease ensure that they meet certain qual- service, which is resuming after a prices for mobile communication ity standards, do not provide ser- five-year hiatus, will run four times per week. The service was origi- nally established in 2002 but was halted in 2010 after the United Arab Emirates restricted the number of Kazakhstan Becomes carriers it allowed certain countries, including Kazakhstan. Air Astana was reinstated as a European Avia- tion Safety Agency-certified airline Major Supplier of in 2015, and was granted Interna- tional Air Transport Association Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Uranium to U.S., Production certification in May of this year. President Nursultan Nazarbayev Set to Grow Further of Kazakhstan has chaired a meet- ing of the country’s Security Coun- Continued from Page A1 reserves will last for about 80-100 cil, during which Kazakhstan’s par- years, Kazinform reported, adding ticipation in the Eurasian Economic By working with international that this estimate does not include Union (EAEU) as well as geopo- litical issues were discussed, the companies to encourage invest- assessments of any future explora- Akorda reports. First Deputy Prime ment in Kazakh mining projects, tions. Minister Bakytzahn Sagintayev the company sought to increase Speaking at a meeting of the reported on developments in the domestic uranium production ca- “Expert” club in Astana on Oct. 8, EAEU to the meeting, which was pacity and also worked to expand he noted that Kazatomprom is al- also attended by members of the the country’s uranium export mar- ready the leading natural uranium government and the National kets, noted the EIA statement. producer in the world, satisfying Chamber of Entrepreneurs. Naz- The country’s sole nuclear power about 35-40 percent of global de- arbayev stressed the opportunities reactor, which began operation in mand, and will increase the pro- the EAEU presents, despite chal- 1972, was closed in 1999. duction of uranium by the end of lenging market conditions. Howev- “Kazakhstan’s ability to export 2015. er, he said measures are needed to uranium increased after the U.S. The company’s uranium pro- foster Kazakhstan’s continued de- International Trade Administration duction is regulated by contrac- velopment, he said. He drew atten- terminated the 1992 antidumping tual obligations, he explained. “We tion to the steps being taken to pro- investigation on uranium from Ka- complete obligations prescribed in tect and support domestic producers zakhstan and lifted restrictions on the contract. By the end of 2015, and increase their competitiveness. the sale of uranium from Kazakh- Kazakhstan will slightly increase The need for equal and fair condi- stan to the United States in 1999,” uranium production. Last year ura- tions for competition in the EAEU reported the EIA. nium output reached 22,827 tonnes; was stressed. At the meeting of the In related news, Kazatomprom this year’s production will be about Security Council, issues in the Mid- Managing Director for the Nucle- 23,000 tonnes. The mines are reach- dle East and Afghanistan were dis- ar Fuel Cycle Sergey Poltoratsky ing their designed production capaci- cussed, with Nazarbayev noting the said Kazakhstan’s known uranium ties,” he said. need for threat prevention. A3 eurasia&world

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“In the near future, Kazakhstan external news in brief will strive to position itself as a Kazakh, Ukrainian Presidents Discuss big business, transit and logistics hub of Central Asia. Kazakhstan Kazakhstan’s national railway can become a platform for deliv- company, Kazakhstan Temir Zho- ery of Ukrainian products to Cen- ly, will build a 1 million 20-foot- tral Asia and China. Therefore, I equivalent unit container terminal Trade, International Issues in Astana invite the Ukrainian side to use in Klaipeda, Lithuania, JOC.com Continued from Page A1 there is no alternative to it,” Naz- that more than 300,000 Kazakh- wards mutually-beneficial cooper- reports. Klaipeda has one of the arbayev said at the joint briefing stan citizens of Ukrainian descent ation with our country. Despite the the new transport and logistics largest ports on the Baltic Sea. The Poroshenko noted the presence after the talks. “Overall, we are live in the country and are an inte- decline in turnover and investment opportunities of Kazakhstan,” project is to be commissioned in the of numerous political, economic, satisfied with the execution of the gral part of society. activity, I believe that the poten- noted Nazarbayev in his remarks middle of 2016 and is intended to cultural, humanitarian and social Minsk agreements. Our country will After the meeting, the presidents tial of Kazakh-Ukrainian relations at the forum. tap into the growing container rail ties between the countries. He also continue providing humanitarian attended the Kazakh-Ukrainian has not run dry,” said Kazakh First It was also announced during the volume between Asia and Europe. emphasised his interest in intensi- assistance to Ukraine. We will also Business Forum, where a road map Deputy Prime Minister Bakytzhan visit that the monument to Taras The new terminal will be Kazakh- fying all-round collaboration and transfer funds through the Interna- of cooperation between the two Sagintayev at the forum. Shevchenko, Ukraine’s most fa- stan Temir Zholy’s second terminal gave Nazarbayev high marks for tional Committee of the Red Cross countries for 2015-2017 was signed. “The fact that the forum is at- mous poet, who was exiled to Ka- in the Klaipeda seaport – the com- his efforts to help maintain peace and the Chernobyl ‘Shelter’ Fund.” “The document identifies the tended by the presidents of our zakhstan during Tsarist rule, would pany opened its first intermodal in Ukraine. “Kazakhstan wishes peace to priority areas of cooperation and countries shows the importance be erected in Astana. container terminal, Klaipeda West “I appreciate your intention to Ukraine so that the people of that specific practical steps that will of establishing strong economic “We hope Kiev will see the un- Gate, there in June with local real develop political dialogue be- country continue their develop- be taken by our governments to contacts between Kazakhstan and veiling of a monument to Abai estate developer V. Paulius & Asso- tween our two countries based on ment in calm and security,” he ensure that this cooperation is Ukraine. I believe that the poten- which will be another link between ciates Real Estate, a local real estate trust and mutual respect. I am con- added. mutually beneficial. First of all is tial of Kazakh-Ukrainian relations the two countries,” Nazarbayev developer. Kazakhstan is currently vinced that we have to realise the Poroshenko also congratulated cooperation in the fuel and energy is not fully used. Therefore, we are said at the joint press briefing. developing a variety of transit and potential of Kazakh-Ukrainian re- Nazarbayev on the 550th anniver- sector, infrastructure development open to international cooperation, logistics projects to become the lations. Kazakhstan’s commitment sary of the Kazakh Khanate, point- and engineering, including the ag- regardless of the political or eco- During his visit to Astana, Po- transit hub of Central Asia. to the fundamental principles of ing out the importance of the event riculture and space industry,” said nomic situation,” he added. roshenko also met with Kazakh international law and its high role as a symbol of statehood and the Poroshenko. Sagintayev noted that 400 com- Prime Minister Karim Massimov Kazakhstan and Iran are eager to in international organisations are deep historic roots of the country. One concrete agreement relates panies supported by Ukrainian on Oct. 8. The sides discussed a expand their trade ties, according to of great importance for me and all During the meeting, Nazarbayev to the supply of coal from Kazakh- capital operate in Kazakhstan. At wide range of issues of bilateral Kaznex Invest Almaty Office Di- Ukrainians,” he said. also stressed the deep historical stan for Ukrainian power stations. the same time, there are more than cooperation, including in the trade rector Sabit Narbayev. The Tehran “Both sides support the peaceful connections between Kazakhstan “We appreciate the interest of 120 Kazakh-Ukrainian joint ven- and economic spheres, energy and Times reports that Narbayev told resolution of any conflicts, since and Ukraine, highlighting the fact business circles of Ukraine to- tures working in Ukraine. agro-industrial complexes. Vice Chairman of the Iranian Cham- ber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture for International tions already going on with Egypt, Affairs Ali-Akbar Farazi as much in India and Iran. Earlier, on May 29, a meeting on Oct. 12 when the two 2015, Vietnam became the first discussed incentives Kazakhstan EAEU Leaders Discuss Economic Policy country to sign a free trade agree- could offer Iranian investors. Farazi Continued from Page A1 EAEU Board (Collegium) from meeting, which is, according to new organisations. In addition, ment with the EAEU. was in Astana as part of an Iranian Feb. 1, 2016, will be composed Khristenko, “extremely important the leaders foresee a key role for trade delegation including Agri- The EAEU is an economic un- “This agreement will come into of 10 members (ministers), mean- in today’s turbulence in the global China’s Silk Road Economic Belt, ion created by a treaty signed by culture Minister of Iran Mahmoud force on completion of ratification ing two people from each of the economy.” which would be, according to the Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia Hojjati, who on Oct. 4 co-chaired a procedures in the parliaments of all five member countries. It was de- He also emphasised that the chairman of the EAEU Board, meeting of the Kazakhstan-Iran Join EAEU member countries, which cided that the next chairman of the leaders of the EAEU are monitor- one of the most important areas in in Astana on May 29, 2014. The Economic Committee with Kazakh should be completed by Dec. 15, EAEU board will be former Prime ing the situation in the world in terms of building the external out- union went into effect in January Minister of Investments and Devel- 2015,” said Viktor Khristenko, Minister of Armenia Tigran Sarg- terms of the formation of new al- reach of the union. 2015. During 2015, Armenia and opment Asset Issekeshev. chairman of the Eurasian Econom- syan. liances, particularly the Trans-Pa- Khristenko also announced Kyrgyzstan joined the union. The ic Commission, at his briefing for Also, the main directions of cific Partnership and Transatlantic that the EUAU leaders agreed to EAEU treaty outlines four free- Director of Dubai Customs journalists following the talks. economic policy coordination up Alliance. The parties decided to launch free-trade agreement talks doms of movement of goods, ser- Ahmed Mahboob Musabih re- He also commented that the to 2030 were accepted during the closely cooperate with these two with Israel in addition to negotia- vices, capital and workforce. cently met Consul General of Ka- zakhstan in Dubai and the North- ern Emirates Arman Issagaliyev, along with CEO of DC World and Director of External Relations at Dubai Customs Faisal Eissa Lutfi, CIS Summit in Burabai Addresses Security Challenges the Albabwa website reports. The Continued from Page A1 ship of Peoples of Belarus, saying under the auspices of the UN in work of migration processes in the Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, meeting covered possibilities for that “the Kazakh President imple- order to combat terrorism effec- CIS and the implementation of the Ukraine and Uzbekistan – signed cooperation in economic and trade “The CIS is a unique platform ments his wealth of experience tively. interstate programme CIS Capi- the Alma-Ata Protocol establishing relations between Dubai and the bringing together 11 post-Soviet and makes a contribution to the The CIS heads of state also tals of Culture. Turkmenistan’s the CIS. Georgia joined two years UAE in general and Kazakhstan. states. In such meetings, we can strengthening of cooperation be- adopted a CIS cooperation pro- Dashoguz was announced the CIS later, in December 1993; in 2009, Issagaliyev expressed Kazakhstan’s openly share our views on the tween our countries.” gramme in strengthening border Capital of Culture for 2016. Georgia withdrew from the CIS. desire to establish partnerships with most pressing issues of interna- The agenda of the CIS summit security for 2016–2020. The pro- “The signed documents have The CIS has coordinating pow- Dubai in trade and customs. He tional politics and discuss any included 17 issues. The heads of gramme envisages a wide range of a great practical value, and their ers in the realm of trade, finance, also invited Chairman of DP World questions of our multilateral coop- state adopted joint statements to measures aimed at improving pro- adoption will contribute to deep- lawmaking and security. Eight of and Chairman of Ports, Customs eration. I am confident that today’s mark the 70th anniversary of the tection of the CIS external borders, ening the cooperation between our the CIS member states participate and Free Zone Corporation Sultan event will contribute significantly United Nations, the 30th anniver- coordinating activity of border countries,” said the Kazakh Presi- in the CIS Free Trade Area, and Ahmed bin Sulayem and Musabih to the development of the CIS,” sary of the Chernobyl accident agencies and improving the legal dent upon conclusion. five of these form the Eurasian to attend and be part of Kazakh- said Nazarbayev in the beginning and a joint statement on combat- framework. In December 1991, the leaders Economic Union. In addition, six stan’s national day celebrations. of half day of talks. ting international terrorism. Naz- Important decisions were taken of 11 former Soviet republics – Ar- member states participate in the Lukashenko began by awarding arbayev repeated his proposal to to strengthen humanitarian coop- menia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Ka- Collective Security Treaty Organi- The International Renewable En- Nazarbayev the Order of Friend- create an international network eration, including the legal frame- zakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, sation. ergy Agency (IRENA) has officially confirmed its participation in EXPO 2017, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports. As confir- mation, Director-General of IRENA Adnan Amin handed EXPO 2017 Putin’s State Visit Reconfirms Kazakh-Russian Strategic Partnership Commissioner Rapil Zhoshybayev Continued from Page A1 part of the Caspian Sea that would kets goes through Russian territory. stan, more than 5,600 enterprises expedition in Kazakhstan’s history a corresponding letter addressed to help the two governments exercise In addition, attention was drawn to actively work with Russian capital. with the participation of cosmonaut Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Ka- Relevant documents were pre- sovereign rights for subsoil use and the presence of large-scale joint pro- Today, within the framework of the Aidyn Aimbetov. rim Massimov at a meeting held in pared for signing as a result of the proceed with joint exploitation of jects in the field of high-tech indus- Industrialisation Map of Kazakh- In turn, the Russian president de- Abu Dhabi on Oct. 12. During the previous talks the Tsentralnoye and Hvalynskoye try, agriculture and energy. stan, 20 major joint investment pro- scribed negotiations as very “con- visit, bilateral relations in politics, “I would also like to add that our oil deposits. “Kazakhstan and Russia have jects have been implemented, four structive” and “fruitful.” trade, the economy and investment relations are developing on the ba- The sides also inked agreements a long and … successful experi- are in the implementation stage and “Traditionally, the negotiations were discussed, and an agreement sis of the treaty ‘On good neigh- between the governments on co- ence of cooperation and friendship. three are being planned [to imple- went smoothly and in a friendly at- on signing a protocol on mutual bourliness and alliance in the 21st operation in the field of aviation Each of our meetings [results in] ment] in the future,” he said. visa-free travel was reached. mosphere. We exchanged views in all century.’ The alliance is secured search and rescue and the coordina- achievement of the specific agree- The meeting also provided an areas of bilateral relations, focusing on by the Collective Security Treaty tion procedure during rocket deliv- ment on implementation of joint opportunity for Kazakhstan and such areas as trade, investment, en- Director of the Centre for Judi- and economically by statutory ery from the Dombarovskiy missile projects and promotion of new Russia to voice their opinions on ergy, transport, space and peaceful use cial Examination of the Ministry of documents of the EAEU. Kazakh- launching area using land within directions of cooperation on mu- the most important problems of the Justice of Kazakhstan Isidor Bor- stan was, is and will always be the Kazakhstan’s territory as an area tually beneficial conditions,” said international agenda. of nuclear energy,” he said. chashvili and Chairman of the State closest and most reliable neigh- for separating parts. An agreement Nazarbayev. “We discussed the implementa- The Russian president touched Committee of Judicial Examina- bour of the Russian Federation. It on expanding strategic partnership A set of specific measures to miti- tion of the Minsk agreements and upon key areas of cooperation be- tions of Belarus Andrey Shved have is in the fundamental interests of between the car manufacturers Bi- gate the effects of world economic the issues of building up interaction tween the two countries and specif- signed the cooperation agreement the people of Kazakhstan,” said pek Avto Kazakhstan and AvtoVAZ problems was defined, he added. within the framework of global and ic projects implemented together. in the area of judicial examinations, Nazarbayev. was signed in their presence. “[The measures concern] tran- regional organisations, including The Russian-Kazakh intergovern- BNews reported on Oct. 15. The In turn, Putin said there is no The presidents exchanged views sit of Russian gas and oil to China [responsibility for providing] stabil- mental commission is called upon document was signed during the need to categorise Russian-Ka- on cooperation between Moscow through Kazakhstan, joint develop- ity and security in the Central Asian to give additional impetus to the “East-West: Partnership in Judicial zakh relations. and Astana in the framework of the ment of the Caspian oil fields of region. For this matter, the situation expansion of cooperation in the Examination” conference. The par- “It is not just a trustworthy part- EAEU, as well as touched upon the Tsentralnoye and Khvalynskoye, in Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq is trade and economic sphere which ties said the agreement will be an in- nership, but it is also a friendly situation in Syria and Ukraine. Par- cooperation in the coal industry and important. Together, we discussed will take place before the end of centive for a stronger strategic part- relationship in every sense of the ticular attention was paid to build- transit using a new road along the the current situation in the region. this year, he said. nership between the countries and a word. Kazakhstan is one of our ing up trade and economic coopera- Caspian Sea to the Persian Gulf. Today, we hear active speculation Putin also noted expansion of hu- stronger legal basis for relations. largest trading partners. Today, al- tion. Separately, we discussed comple- around the confrontation between manitarian cooperation. In particu- most 6,000 Russian companies are “We understand the need to take tion of the Western Europe-Western the Shia and Sunnis; however, these lar, he noted the number of schol- Kazakhstan’s banks have received working in Kazakhstan. A large coordinated measures both on the China [transcontinental road] pro- talks have nothing to do with real- arships in the 2014-2015 academic more than 230,000 applications to amount of investment has been ac- national level and the level of the ject, as well as the conditions of co- ity. The current situation in Syria is year for Kazakh citizens to study in compensate for the differences in cumulated in dollar equivalents. EAEU,” Nazarbayev said at the joint operation in the infrastructure sec- a common threat for all of us, es- Russia has doubled. foreign exchange on retail depos- Your brainchild, the Eurasian Eco- press briefing with Putin following tor. These areas have great potential pecially for Central Asia. In this re- “During the talks, we discussed its in tenge due to the transition to nomic Union, is actively devel- their talks. “We should use reserves to for further development of partner- gard, we support the idea of a forum the keys to regional and world prob- the country’s new monetary policy, oping and creating conditions for mitigate consequences of economic ship,” said the Kazakh President. on Islam against terrorism,” said the lems. We have informed [President] Bnews reports, citing Director of the effective development of our problems. The Eurasian Economic Separately, Nazarbayev focused Kazakh President. the Financial Services Consumers economies. We see that many of Union can exist in the conditions of on the prospects of trade and eco- The head of state expressed Nazarbayev on the main outcomes Rights Protection Department of our partners are willing to cooper- equality of all of its members; rep- nomic cooperation between the two confidence that the arrangements of the meeting of the Normandy the National Bank of Kazakhstan ate with the EAEU in different for- resentatives of our countries should countries. reached will serve to further Four in Paris, as well as on the situ- Alexander Terentyev. President of mats,” he emphasised. work in the interests of all countries “Russia has traditionally been strengthen cooperation between the ation in Syria,” he said. Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev A number of agreements were and in accordance with the common a major trade partner of Kazakh- two countries on a range of interac- The Russian president also ex- had called for the development of a signed during the extended meet- economic position.” stan. The average annual volume of tion in the spirit of friendship and pressed support for his Kazakh compensation mechanism for term ing. The documents included the In turn, Putin noted Russian in- trade is about $21 billion. Russian mutually-beneficial partnership. counterpart’s initiative to join ef- deposits opened by Aug. 18. Inves- amendments to a 1998 agreement vestments in Kazakhstan’s economy companies are involved in the de- Nazarbayev ended by thanking the forts by all countries, especially tors may apply for re-registration of between Kazakhstan and Russia exceeded $9 billion, while the bulk velopment of Kazakhstan’s largest Russian side for its active assis- those with Muslim majorities, in deposits until Dec. 1. on the delimitation of the northern of Kazakh oil transit to global mar- hydrocarbon deposits. In Kazakh- tance in organising the third space the fight against terrorism. A4 economy

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economy National Bank: State Loan Office Starts Operations news in brief 9th Floor. The first calendar year Fitch Ratings has affirmed the By Kseniya Voronina report is provided for free. Samruk Kazyna Sovereign Wealth A personal credit report contains Fund’s long-term foreign cur- The new State Loan Office, personal information of the debtor, rency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) which is a nonprofit subsidiary of as well as details concerning his at BBB+, Reuter’s reports, citing the National Bank of Kazakhstan, current and completed loan agree- a Fitch statement of Oct. 8. The started operations on Oct. 1 and is ments, including the number of long-term local currency IDR is now accepting personal credit re- active and canceled bank or other A-, the national long-term rating ports as part of its lending opera- contracts. is AAA (kaz) and the short-term tions. The information about borrow- foreign currency IDR is F2, and Since April last year, the or- ers is provided by 36 commercial outlooks on long-term ratings are ganisation has been preparing to banks, 56 microcredit and micro- stable, according to the report. bring information systems in line finance institutions, as well as The affirmation of IDRs and sen- with Kazakh laws concerning the 14 organisations engaged in cer- ior debt ratings reflects the fund’s operation of loan offices in the tain types of banking operations, strategic importance and its special country. which cooperate with the loan of- legal status as the state’s key asset According to the press service of fice. management company, according the National Bank, the loan office The office was established Aug. to the report. The rating reflects has successfully passed the test of 7, 2012, by the order of the Nation- Kazakhstan’s rating (BBB+/A-/ the state commission. A personal al Bank of Kazakhstan. Its main Stable), the fund’s status as an ex- credit report can be issued and sent activity is to create credit histories tension of the Kazakh government by mail or introduced personally and provide credit reports in order and its strong operational and fi- in the office at the following ad- to build a reference database of nancial integration with the sover- eign, Reuters reports. Samruk Ka- dress: Almaty, 10a Abai Avenue, credit histories in the country. kreditstory.com PHOTO: zyna’s senior unsecured domestic bonds have been rated long-term local currency A- and national long-term AAA (kaz). EBRD, TCO to Launch Small Business The debt of Kazakh national companies on bank loans in- creased by five times over one year to reach a record 2.6 trillion tenge Support Programme in Kazakhstan (US$9.42 billion) in the first half of 2015, Azer News and the Trend It is very important that SMEs are The project was signed off on than $43 million in grant financ- News Agency report. The debt made aware that this opportunity during the Aktau Declaration: ing towards several EBRD pro- burden in the first half of 2014 was exists and that the EBRD can assist Synergy and Localization forum in grammes to promote SMEs and 510.1 billion tenge (US$1.84 bil- them to access it on a cost-sharing Almaty. regional investment. The govern- lion). National companies began basis. This new programme will The EBRD launched its Women ment of Kazakhstan, BG Kazakh- to actively seek loans in the second also assist in improving and en- quarter of 2014. Now, according to hancing public-private dialogue Heckman: “SMEs are vital to sustainable preliminary estimates, bank debts by supporting local supplier initia- amount to 68 percent of the paya- tives and events,” said Janet Heck- economic growth and diversifying the bles of national companies. After man, director of the EBRD in Ka- the devaluation of the tenge, ex- economy of Kazakhstan. It is very perts say, national companies that zakhstan, according to the EBRD important that SMEs are made aware had borrowed in foreign currencies press release. seeking lower interest rates faced “TCO’s support for this pro- that this opportunity exists and that pressure and needed to increase gramme demonstrates our contin- the volume of their bank loans. By Michelle Witte Tengiz oilfield, as well as SMEs ued commitment to helping Ka- the EBRD can assist them to access The tenge has lost more than 31 with no links to the company, ac- zakh SMEs improve the quality of it on a cost-sharing basis.” percent of its value against the dol- cording to the EBRD. ASTANA – A new, two-year sup- their goods and services and reach lar since switching to a free-float- The programme aims to increase port programme for small- and me- new markets, both domestically in Business credit line for women stan and the EBRD Shareholder ing exchange rate in August. SME access to know-how and fi- dium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in and internationally,” said General entrepreneurs in the country last Special Fund are core donors to nance, strengthen links between Standard & Poor’s Ratings Ser- Kazakhstan has been launched by Director of TCO Tim Miller upon month, and in May 2015 the Ka- the EBRD Small Business Sup- businesses and improve the market the announcement. zakh government provided more port team in Kazakhstan. vices has lowered its long- and the European Bank for Reconstruc- for advice and the exchange of best short-term foreign currency issuer tion and Development (EBRD) and practices through business clinics credit ratings on the Eurasian De- Tengizchevroil (TCO), Kazakh- and seminars on strategy, market- velopment Bank (EDB) to BBB- stan’s top oil producer, the EBRD ing, human resource management, /A-3 from ‘BBB/A-2, Azer News announced Oct. 6. finance and bookkeeping and other reported on Oct. 13, and they say The roughly $515,000 pro- topics. Eligible SMEs will also the outlook remains negative. The gramme, which will run from have a chance to work with local Kazakhstan national scale rating was also lowered from kzAA+ to 2015–2017, will cover SMEs consultants and international in- across Kazakhstan and promote kzAA. In a statement, S&P said dustry experts on a cost-sharing the ratings reflect its view on the entrepreneurship and help promis- basis, with the possibility of hav- bank’s strong financial profile and ing SMEs innovate, compete and ing up to 75 percent of their costs weak business profile. The EDB’s reach new markets, according to covered, the EBRD announced. ability to attract financing in tenge the EBRD. It will include existing “SMEs are vital to sustainable and in dollars has deteriorated, and potential suppliers to TCO, economic growth and diversify- S&P said. Difficulties in attracting which operates the country’s giant ing the economy of Kazakhstan. funding would increase the bank’s tenge funding gap and hurt its abil- ity to lend in local currency. S&P also expect long-term funding in tenge to remain tight over the next two years, further straining the Shortage of New EDB’s ability to place sufficient bonds to support tenge-denominat- ed loan generation.

Apartments Expected OPEC projects that Kazakhstan’s oil production will decrease by 20,000 barrels a day in 2015 to av- erage 1.62 million barrels per day Over Next Two Years, in its October oil market report, the Trend News Agency reports. In its September oil market report, OPEC Say Developers predicted that the country’s pro- duction would decrease by 10,000 to support housing construction barrels per day in 2015. OPEC Staff Report development in Kazakhstan. The also said that Kazakhstan’s output prices for imported materials have in August declined by 86,000 bar- The Developers Association of increased by 35 percent, while the rels per day from a month before, Kazakhstan forecasts a shortage in price difference for locally pro- to 1.51 barrels per day, the low- new apartments over the next one duced materials has increased by est level since October 2014. The to two years as a result of projects 15 percent,” announced Develop- organisation also forecast that oil frozen by leading construction ers Association Executive Director production in Kazakhstan will de- companies. Aslan Tukiev. cline by 30,000 barrels per day to According to the association, The association also warns that average 1.57 million barrels per since 2006, Kazakhstan has in- unreliable developers may appear day in 2016, 10,000 barrels per day troduced from 6.5 to 7.5 million in the market during these difficult more than forecast in September. square metres of living area every times for the industry. year. However, the supply in the “This is a very important aspect The World Bank predicts that primary real estate market has de- since even among well-known, Kazakhstan’s gross domestic prod- creased by 20 percent over the last large foreign developers operating uct growth will be 1.5 percent this six months and the decline contin- in Astana, there were cases when year and increase to 3 percent by ues. the construction process of resi- 2017, Bnews reports, citing World “Despite a record number of dential complexes has been unex- Bank Lead Economist in Central introduced housing areas in the pectedly stopped. Small develop- Asia Christos Kostopoulos. The market in August 2015, which in- ers usually work with one or two forecast takes into account a num- cluded about 720,000 square me- projects, which are under great ber of factors, he said, including tres, construction companies have pressure and huge risks to remain predictions of an increased role frozen all new projects. This was unfinished,” said the association’s by the private sector in investment a result of the increased costs of representative. and consumption and a number of materials and services that ap- Most of the large construction fiscal policy, business environment peared in light of the devaluation companies are implementing anti- and industrial policy reforms. The pressure and market volatility, as crisis programmes right now and World Bank also predicts that oil well as because of the absence reducing the total volume of their prices will return to $50–$60 per of reasonable state programmes construction projects. barrel in the near future, he said. A5 Business

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BUSINESS news in brief Astana Auto Show’s New Trend: Low-Price Cars Companies from Kazakhstan By Yerbolat Uatkhanov it in good working condition even Designers at the GAZ plant also and Ukraine have signed an avia- during hard frosts. The system is implemented smart decisions such tion cooperation deal, Vestnik re- ASTANA –The capital served unique, because it will be installed as magnets on the van’s body, ported on Oct. 14. Kazakhstan Avi- as host for the third Astana Inter- ex-factory and be part of the essen- which protect the chassis and can ation Industry, a subsidiary of the national Auto Salon (AIAS 2015) tial structure. hold the doors, and limited-slip Kazakhstan Engineering national Oct. 9. This year, participants Re- “All Kazakhstan clients will ap- differential, which greatly im- company, and Ukraine’s Ukrspet- nault, Peugeot, IVECO, Hyundai, preciate this. Also, we understand proves off-road capability in snow sexport signed a deal on exporting JAC, GAZ, KAMAZ and Samand that price is one of the most impor- and provides traction on ice. and importing products and ser- put their emphasis on low-priced tant factors. Our products are de- Iranian automaker IKCO (Sa- vices for military and special pur- passenger cars and commercial signed for the Kazakhstan middle mand) presented the Denna and poses. The cooperation will cover vehicles. class. That is why we are working Runna models, which are consid- several areas, including organising “Renault began its push in the on the price of maintenance of our ered to be rivals in the B and B+ a service centre for maintaining Kazakh market when new car sales products, too,” said Kuzmin. segment. They are attractive based and repairing Antonov aircraft in sufficiently increased, reaching Virazh manager Asset Berdimu- on their low price, which starts at Astana, providing for the replace- 165,000 vehicles per year [for all ratov demonstrated a new model of $6,500. ment and modernisation of engines brands],” said the company’s Di- the Gazelle, the most popular van Kazakhstan’s Urban Electric of AN-2 and AN-2-100 planes and rector of Kazakhstan Sales Sergey and truck in the territory of the for- presented its own platform de- the industrial assembly of MS-14 Kuzmin. mer Soviet Union. The Gazelle Next signed for the nation’s first electric turbo-propeller engines. The sides “In spite of several economic Urban Electric’s first electric car in Kazakhstan. and a version with an all-metal body car, which is ready for produc- agreed to begin jointly developing problems in the state, we are very were presented at the exhibition. tion and can be used to build any and producing unmanned aerial optimistic and plan to increase sales “To be exact, the cars must oper- proved the condition of its roads, The main advantages of the new model. The initial Kazakh electric vehicles and supplying, repairing in the next five years. Three years ate if it is -40 or +40, because they but its territory is so huge that it is Gazelle are its low price, which car will cost $12,000 and have a and maintaining aviation simula- ago, Renault’s market share didn’t are sold in a state with a severe- impossible to construct roads eve- is at least 20 percent less than driving distance reaching 200 kilo- tors. exceed one percent. In August, it ly-continental climate. And they rywhere. That is why we design competitors can offer, sufficiently metres. The vehicle’s full speed is amounted to 9.5 percent. Our suc- do, because they are adapted,” he cars which can be driven in the cheaper maintenance and ease of 200 kilometres per hour and it can Prime Minister of Kazakhstan cess is based on several factors: our added. Great Steppe, too. All our vehicles access to spare parts. The model easily be charged in five hours us- Karim Massimov met President of products, price and adaptation to lo- Because not every station in Ka- have completely-galvanised bod- has a much larger and higher body ing an ordinary 220 volt electrical Avtovaz Bo Inge Andersson and cal conditions,” he added. zakh cities can offer high-quality ies, increased road clearance and with very a nice interior, said grid. The main idea of the platform Chairman of the Bipek Avto-Azia Kuzmin noted that Renaults fuel, the cars are designed to con- reinforced suspension. Besides, all Berdimuratov. is its permanent use, as the cus- Avto Group Anatoly Balushkin ac- “can sell themselves on their sume low-quality fuel and still our cars have under cover in their “Gazelle Next has two engines, tomer would buy it once and could cording to an Oct. 14 press release own,” as the cars are geared to ac- correspond to the strict Euro 5 basic configuration,” he added. an American 3.0 litre, a four-cyl- readily change the design of his by the companies. The parties dis- commodate the local climate, fuel standards. When only low-quality Renault Kazakhstan plans to sell inder diesel produced by Cummins or her own car by replacing some cussed progress in the construction quality and road conditions and the gasoline is available, the result is Dusters with the company’s start and a 2.7 litre, four-cylinder gaso- of the details. The price would be of a full-cycle vehicle production company has a developed dealer not serious, said Kuzmin. system, which will automatically line Evotech, which is produced only 30 percent of the car’s cost in- plant at the Azia Avto site in Ust- network. “Kazakhstan has greatly im- start the engine in winter to keep by GAZ,” he added. stead of buying a new one. Kamenogorsk. Construction on the plant, which is to have a capacity to produce 120,000 cars, including welding, painting and producing components, began in November 2013. Massimov noted the im- In Historic First, Kazakhstan Launches portance of car assembly plants in Kazakhstan for the development of the country’s automobile industry. The Azia Avto Kazakhstan project Domestic Rail Production is included in the State Programme of Accelerated Industrial and Inno- Continued from Page A1 a short time period in Kazakhstan. rails created for high-speed rail- operation, reported the press ser- came acquainted with the DBK vative Development (SPAIID) and Moreover, new factories for the ways and will produce 230,000 vice. programme supporting Kazakh the Industrialisation Map. When Mamin noted the project was production of freight and passen- tonnes of rolled steel beams, an- Presentations were made on Ka- exports. running at full capacity, according completed through the partnership ger locomotives, electric locomo- gles and channels. The production zakh railway products by manu- “The Development Bank of Ka- to the companies, the plant will with leading companies such as tives, railcars, railcar castings and will satisfy the need of Kazakhstan facturers Tulpar Talgo, Electric zakhstan took part in financing the create 12,000 jobs. The project is Alstom, General Electric, Siemens engineering tools infrastructure and neighbouring countries in rail Kurastyru Zauyty (EKZ), LKZ construction of ARBZ and is now to be completed in 2017. and Talgo. [were built],” he said. and structural steel products. locomotive plant and export tools ready to provide financial leverage to “On request of the President in ARBZ design capacity is The same day, ARBZ hosted a support from the Development expand the supply of plant products Kazakhstan has asserted its right the framework of the industrialisa- 430,000 tonnes of steel per year. roundtable on the development of Bank of Kazakhstan (DBK). to foreign consumers,” said Chair- within the framework of the World tion programme, a new branch of The company began producing railway engineering in Kazakhstan According to the participants, man of ARBZ Bolat Zhamishev. Trade Organisation (WTO) to es- railway engineering was created in hardened 120-metre, R65 mark and prospects for international co- tablish local content requirements a fruitful dialogue was conducted In addition, memorandums of in contracts in the oil and gas in- between the producers of railway- cooperation for delivery of finished dustry at 50 percent, Vice Minister related goods and services in the goods were signed between ARBZ of Energy Magzum Mirzagaliyev Eurasian region and the financial and the railway administrations of said at an Oct. 13 briefing in the institutions. Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kyr- Central Communications Service. In particular, those involved be- gyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. WTO accession will be a challenge for the country, given its limits on state support, but will also expand possibilities for Kazakh producers, he said. The government is keeping its commitments to local producers through the transition period, which will last until 2021. The term “local producer” will undergo changes, he said. Now, a 20 percent discount is applied in the procurement of work and services from local producers where at least 75 percent of skilled workers are citizens of Kazakhstan. In 2021, this figure could be re- duced to 50 percent, he said.

A Silk Road Pavilion of 30,000 square metres has been created in Lianyungang City in China’s Xu- Kazakh Minister for Investment and Development Asset Issekeshev (L), Presi- wei New District to provide a trad- dent of KTZ Askar Mamin (second from left) and others attend the rollout of ing and demonstration platform Kazakhstan’s first domestically produced railway products. for Kazakh goods seeking to enter the global market, Bnews reports. The Pavilion is to demonstrate the goods and trade between countries along the Silk Road, and provide a year-round site for exhibitions, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, sales, trading and other channels for the movement of goods.

More than 95 percent of all ma- Iran to Establish terials used to build roads in Ka- zakhstan are sourced from Kazakh suppliers, Deputy Chairman of the KazAvtoZhol National Company Competitive Railway Tariffs Ulan Alipov said at an Oct. 14 press prove the attractiveness of land briefing in the Central Communi- By Staff Report transcontinental corridors,” a rep- cations Service. He said that pro- resentative at KTZ explained. ASTANA – Kazakhstan, Turk- duction standards for construction The sides also agreed to prefer- menistan and Iran recently agreed companies in Kazakhstan meet in- ential tariffs on the transportation to establish competitive tariff ternational standards, and that there- of grain, ferrous metals, aluminium conditions on the new Uzen – Bo- fore domestic suppliers can provide and ferroalloys on their territories high-quality materials to make high- lashak – Serhetyaka – Akyayla – Incheburun international railway traveling from Kazakhstan to Iran quality roads. He also noted that towards the port of Bandar Abbas. through the Nurly Zhol economic line, according to information from the press service of Kazakh- Preferential tariffs for Kazakh stimulus programme, work is under- exports are expected to help de- way on a number of large-scale land stan Temir Zholy (KTZ), Kazakh- velop new markets in India and transport projects, including traffic stan’s national railroad company. arteries radiating from Astana. KTZ, Iran and the Turkmenistan Persian Gulf countries. Ministry of Railway Transport The parties also said that they The growth of retail trade in Ka- agreed to establish unified rates would try to agree in 2016 on uni- zakhstan slowed to 6 percent for beginning Oct. 15 for container fied rates on their territories on the the first nine months of 2015, down trains travelling from China to Iran growth volume of cargo traffic in from 19 percent for the same period through their territories. wagons and containers. The heads a year ago, Kapital.kz reported on “The implementation of this of the three states’ railroads are ex- Oct. 14. The biggest slowdown was measure will attract cargo flows pected to meet again in December in the trade of non-food products. from maritime transport and im- in Ashgabat. A6 EDITORIALs&opinionS

Wednesday, october 21, 2015 Astana International Financial Centre to Traditional Kazakh Cement Capital’s Place in Global Finance Wrestling Grows in he world’s great financial centres of of challenges affecting countries throughout ing from Almaty to Astana. The President has New York, London, and Tokyo have Eurasia. President Nazarbayev has spoken of also proposed listing the five most successful led the way in economic prosperity three such challenges: uncertainty and conflict companies in the Samruk Kazyna Soveregin Leaps and Bounds, for decades. But the giants are now in Europe and the Middle East, climate change Wealth Fund on the stock exchange. Both Tfacing competition from dozens of smaller, and food security. The nature of such threats these measures will offer new opportunities to ambitious challengers. Cities in Asia, the demands cooperation between nations and investors and boost growth for Kazakhstan. Middle East and Africa can increasingly offer action from international institutions, such as While the country can be optimistic about Promoter Says investors better access to some of the world’s the United Nations. But the Kazakh President such an ambitious project, challenges remain. fastest growing financial markets. is clear: Kazakhstan can help mitigate these The centre faces a battle in convincing those By Ruslan Eskendir Among the cities moving up the financial threats to its own future by taking action now. already working in Kazakhstan’s financial ranks, catching up to Dubai, Shanghai and That means diversifying the economy and sector that this is a positive step. Some have Kazak kuresi, or Kazakh wres- Johannesburg, is Astana. Kazakhstan’s capital tapping into new financial opportunities. The raised concerns that the centre may put institu- tling, is an old sport with roots has surged ahead in the Global Financial Cities AIFC can play a role in both. tions already operating in Kazakhstan under stretching deep into history. Since Index and is now ranked ahead of Warsaw and Set to officially launch on Jan. 1, 2018, threat. Others have expressed unease over the ancient times, nomads of the Great Moscow. the AIFC will use the innovative infrastruc- decision to exempt AIFC residents from taxes. Steppe have mastered martial arts, President Nursultan Nazarbayev clearly sees ture already built for EXPO 2017. It will be And while it is widely acknowledged that the which helped them to survive in an the city’s potential. At the Astana Economic modelled on Dubai’s own financial centre. AIFC is seeking external advice, some want environment of constant conflict Forum (AEF) earlier this year, he announced Kazakhstan has already hired consultants from to be reassured that there will be no issues of and warfare. The 2015 celebration his plan to create the Astana International Dubai who will help with the establishment of conflict of interest between Kazakhstan’s leg- of the 550th anniversary of the Ka- Financial Centre (AIFC), an ambitious project the AIFC. Like Dubai, the AIFC will feature islation and the AIFC’s legislation. To ease any zakh Khanate serves to highlight to cement Kazakhstan’s position as a leading a financial court with international judges and lingering tensions, the AIFC should work in the significance of Kazak kuresi in centre for finance. a legal framework based on the principles close partnership with both local and interna- the life of Eurasian nomads, as the The AIFC has a number of objectives. It will of English law. English will also be used in tional experts. sport is not only gaining popular- attract foreign investment, open up the Kazakh official documentation and court proceed- But none of these challenges are insur- ity among Kazakh people, but has Arman Shurayev banking sector and make it easier for insurance ings. This will reassure investors and promote mountable. Kazakhstan should not allow such gone global. transparency and best practices. Experts have challenges to thwart its pursuit of becom- companies and Islamic finance institutions The culture of nomadic civili- is gaining momentum. This can be been impressed with how Dubai has boosted ing a major global financial hub. The centre to do business. It will attract world leaders in sation has been related through illustrated by the expanding geog- investor confidence in its transparency and represents an unprecedented opportunity for financial services, which in turn will promote Kazakhstan Barysy (Kazakhstan’s raphy of its tournaments. Before Kazakhstan to strengthen its economy and at- best practices in Kazakhstan. It can be expected reliability. So it is reassuring that Kazakhstan Snow Leopard), an effort which there was Kazakhstan Barysy, then tract world class international investment. The that the AIFC will boost Kazakhstan’s econom- will regularly speak to counterparts at the through the years developed into the Eurasia Barysy project was de- AIFC can only be seen as a significant step ic stability and help the country along the path DIFC Court to ensure the AIFC is progressing. Eurasia Barysy, then Alem Bar- veloped and later the Alem Barysy to becoming a top 30 global economy by 2050. The new centre will see the National Bank forward in turning Astana into the financial ysy (The World’s Snow Leopard). competition began at the world The AIFC will launch against the backdrop and the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange relocat- capital of Central Asia. President of the Kazak Kuresi Fed- level. In addition, there is a Zhas eration Arman Shurayev shared his Barysy (Young Snow Leopard) views on the development of this project, which will be held for the project. fourth time. The competition has taken place in Kyzylorda, Pavlodar In honour of the celebration of and Taldykorgan. This year it will Currency Interventions Required the historical anniversary for the be held in Karaganda. It is grati- Kazakh people, what projects is fying to observe that while in the the federation working on? past this type of wrestling had tra- to Improve Business Climate As you know, the main large- ditionally been developed almost scale event associated with the cel- exclusively in the southern regions n order to ensure the implementation of a devaluation of the Thai baht. In the summer of market in the absence of objective and signifi- ebration of the 550th anniversary of our country, now the popularity new monetary policy, the National Bank 2013, the currencies of nations such as India cant changes in fundamental macroeconomic of the Kazakh Khanate took place of Kazak kuresi is growing in our of Kazakhstan abandoned the exchange and Indonesia traded sharply lower on concern factors. on Oct. 8-9 in the city of Taraz. In northern regions, too. rate corridor of the national currency, the that the U.S. Federal Reserve was poised to As a result of currency interventions, the framework of this event a tradi- tenge,I Aug. 20 and switched to inflation target- wind down its massive bond purchases. the tenge rate has increased from nearly tional Eurasia Barysy tournament To what extent is Kazakh wres- ing and a free-floating exchange rate. As a In order to prevent the situation from hap- 300KZT/1USD in mid-September to took place. It brought together tling interesting to people abroad? result, the tenge depreciated against the dollar pening again, the Kazakh government decided 276.10KZT/1USD as of October 19. eight teams from Turkic-speaking We hold the Eurasia Barysy an- by 26 percent. to stem volatility by currency interventions Moreover, depreciation of the national countries. nually and athletes from many Since the adoption of a free-floating mar- and in excess of $1 billion has been spent currency makes exports in the depreciated Kazak kuresi has a history of countries of Europe and Asia enjoy ket rate in August, the value of the tenge has since August. currency less expensive, whereas import prices several centuries. Since ancient coming to this tournament. In turn, swung between 208 and 300 tenge to the Central banks typically react to the currency become more expensive. Consequently, it will times, it was assumed that spon- Alem Barysy gathers heavyweight dollar. pressures by both raising domestic interest help Kazakh companies to be more competi- sors and those who provided sig- Currency depreciation, if orderly and rates and intervening in foreign exchange fighters from all five continents of tive in a foreign market and the country’s con- nificant support for this sport were gradual, improves a nation’s export com- markets. the planet. In most cases, those ath- sumers will try to buy local products because khans. They used to organise large petitiveness and may improve its trade deficit Under perfectly flexible exchange rate and letes who came to our tournament of the price. tournaments involving the best over time. But abrupt and sizeable currency wages, real money balances would fall through are now engaged in the promotion In addition, a new monetary policy may wrestlers from among the warri- depreciation may scare foreign investors who an increase in the exchange (with no changes of this form of martial arts at home. further attract FDI to the country in addition to ors. The event was comparable to fear the currency may fall further and lead to in international reserves or interest rates). In For example, the Cuban fighter military exercises. Then, in peace- them pulling portfolio investments out of the that case, the exchange rate depreciation is a flexible taxation system for foreign entre- who won our Alem Barysy tour- time between wars, khans initiated country, putting further downward pressure on costly because it leads to a lower real wage preneurs, which includes a 10-year exemption nament has developed the sport in large competitions in Kazak kuresi the currency. and lower employment. Given this adjustment from corporate income tax and land tax, as Cuba. Now, they have about 500 Since 2005, Kazakhstan has attracted gross cost, there may be room for policies that pre- well as an eight-year exemption from property to support the fighting spirit of the children engaged in Kazak kuresi. foreign direct investment (FDI) of more than vent the exchange rate from moving. tax; state reimbursement for up to 30 percent soldiers. At that time, the winner If approaching it objectively, $208 billion due to the political stability and In this regard, non-sterilised intervention of capital expenditures after commissioning; of a competition received an altyn our wrestling is no less entertain- favourable business climate. is considered an effective tool to stabilise the the right to employ foreign labour until one tai tuyak – a gold medallion the ing to watch than Greco-Roman Sudden bouts of currency depreciation, exchange rate designed to keep the value of year after construction is finished and free of size of a horseshoe. The gold was wrestling, which is included in especially in emerging markets, inevitably a domestic currency down relative to foreign quotas and permissions. of great value and the prize could the Olympic programme. Kazak raise the fear of “contagion,” whereby many currencies. In summary, Kazakhstan’s central In addition, Kazakhstan will be introducing feed a family and even more kin of kuresi is not inferior to judo, free- of these currencies become afflicted by similar bank resumed foreign exchange interventions a visa-free regime with the countries of the the batyr – the warrior – for sev- style wrestling or sambo. I think investor concerns. There have been a number due to the increased volatility of the tenge Organisation for Economic Cooperation and eral years. Nowadays, we try to we have a good chance to at least of such episodes, among the most notable exchange rate, which is due to the specula- Development (OECD). This will provide addi- follow this precedent. As a prize, make it part of the programme of being the Asian crisis of 1997 triggered by the tive operations of participants in the currency tional impetus to improve the business climate. we give out a gold ingot weighing the Asian Games. Then, we will 777 grams, which is handed to the see what will happen. winner of the Kazakhstan Barysy As a television professional my- tournament. self, I can say that sports channels such as Russian Boyets (Fighter) How popular has Kazak kuresi or Turkish TRT AVAZ that broad- Why Khorgos is a Timely Investment become domestically? cast our very long tournaments in azakhstan has set itself the ambi- see significant new investment to open trade zakhstan will profit as Khorgos becomes a hub This can be judged based on of- Kazak kuresi would not have been tious target of becoming one of routes across land and sea, and will strengthen for regional and international trade. To view ficial statistics of the Kazakh Min- paying for more than six hours of the world’s 30 most competitive the strategic partnership between China and Khorgos as a gateway to the East is simplistic: istry of Culture and Sport. In 2010, air to show something that is not economies by 2050. Boosting trade Kazakhstan. it is also vital part of our nation’s position in when we started the project, the interesting to their audiences. In withK Kazakhstan’s partners is essential to The Khorgos SEZ is Kazakhstan’s gateway facing all markets towards the west. number of people engaged in na- Turkey, they can measure TV rat- meeting that goal. One such partner is China. to China’s vast market. It will accelerate trade The benefits of Khorgos to Kazakhstan and tional wrestling in Kazakhstan was ings every minute; consequently, In challenging economic times, strengthening flows and economic prospects. With billions ex- the rest of Central Asia have been felt already. about 30,000. Today, their num- they can track the number of view- economic links between our two countries of- pected in investment, the free trade zone spans The promise of tens of billions of dollars in bers exceed 120,000. The number ers during the broadcast of the fers enormous opportunities for both of us. 185 hectares in southeastern Kazakhstan and investment will reshape the former Soviet of wrestlers has quadrupled in tournament. According to their ob- Trade between China and the five post- a further 343 hectares in China. It will include economies. It will help shield the region from five years. Thereafter, it affected servations, the audience of Kazak Soviet Central Asian states has soared from a state of the art international business centre, falling commodity prices and the recession in the quantity of sections in which kuresi is increasing and reaches its $1.8 billion in 2000 to $50 billion in 2013. The freight terminals, an airport, a tourism centre, big neighbouring economies. Trade by train is athletes were engaged, besides peak by the finals. country has surpassed Russia to become Cen- and sports facilities. Visiting traders are already booming, with the number of containers trav- opening additional workplaces for In our country, the rating of the tral Asia’s single largest trading partner. This able to stay visa-free for 30 days, and potential elling this way between China and Kazakhstan coaches. We can say that Kazak Kazakhstan TV channel during the is why the Khorgos Special Economic Zone investors are exempt from all taxes and customs. increasing 18 times between 2011 and 2014. kuresi is already becoming a real broadcast of tournaments comes to (SEZ), the Khorgos Dry Port and the Khorgos Khorgos projects are among several pro- Kazakhstan is on track to capture 6 percent of sports industry. If parents were pre- 36 percent in the equity ratio, which International Cross-Border Cooperation Centre jects that make up the One Belt, One Road the trade between China and Europe by 2020. viously reluctant to send their chil- means up to 7 million people may on the border with China – as well as the initiative, and are arguably among the most Favourable trading conditions continue to at- dren to engage in national wres- be watching the competitions on TV wider initiatives, including Kazakhstan’s mas- important. Landlocked countries have his- tract businesses to the region. Leading global tling because it was considered screens. This suggests that the tour- sive Nurly Zhol infrastructure development torically been overlooked in the pursuit of companies like Hewlett Packard, Toyota and to be a ‘decorative’ sport with no nament is interesting not only for programme and China’s One Belt, One Road maritime trade. But as companies increasingly DHL are all opening distribution centres. future, now thanks to the work of the domestic audience, but also far programme – are so vital to securing Kazakh- opt for shorter journeys from China to Europe There will always be those quick to criticise the federation and the Kazakhstan beyond the borders of our country. stan’s position in the global economy. – 14 days by train compared with a month by bold and ambitious economic plans. But there Barysy fund, people purposefully The One Belt, One Road concept has sea – Kazakhstan finds itself in an enviable should be no doubt that Khorgos, and indeed the engage in this sport. I think our na- This article first appeared in enjoyed enthusiastic support since first an- geographical position. Sandwiched between One Belt, One Road initiative and the Nurly Zhol tional wrestling is now experienc- Liter newspaper and is trans- nounced by President Xi Jinping on a visit China, the world’s largest industrial producer, programme, are essential to realising Kazakh- ing a rebirth. lated and used here with permis- to Kazakhstan in 2013. The initiative will and Europe, the largest consumer market, Ka- stan’s goal of becoming a top economy by 2050. The popularity of this martial art sion.

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Wednesday, october 21, 2015 Paris Conference on Climate Change: Critical Milestone with Long-Term Implications tailed the three conditions needed ments, our fellow citizens around wide target of 15 percent to 25 By Bérengère Quincy for Paris to be a genuine success: the world, our local authorities and Fighting climate change percent reduction in greenhouse this universal and legally binding our businesses, that we are mak- gas emissions by 2030 compared In six weeks, COP 21, the 21st agreement, rooted in national con- ing a resolute transition towards is not only an obligation, to 1990. It is already committed to Conference of Parties of the UN tributions of all countries to miti- lower-carbon and more climate- energy efficiency and renewable Framework Convention on Cli- it’s an opportunity. gate greenhouse gas emissions and resilient economies and societies, On the road to COP 21, we have energies. It has adopted a Concept mate Change, will open in Paris. to adapt to climate change conse- while guaranteeing everyone fair already defined how to finance de- on Transition to a Green Econo- A total of 195 countries plus the quences; a long lasting agreement access to sustainable development. velopment in Addis Ababa in July my, able to create growth and jobs. European Union and other par- with a review mechanism that will If we want to succeed in com- and adopted the UN Post-2015 Five cities have already taken ties to the convention will meet make it possible to evaluate regu- bating climate disruption, we need universal Sustainable Develop- commitments, as well as national from Nov. 30 – Dec. 11, gather- larly, measure periodically and the involvement of the stakehold- ment Goals in New York in Sep- railway company Kazakhstan ing around 20,000 delegates sur- even revise every five years our ers: businesses, cities and regions, tember. The eradication of poverty Temir Zholy, on the Low-Carbon rounded by 20,000 representatives national contributions; and finan- Sustainable Rail Transport Chal- from all sectors of civil society cial commitments, with transpar- lenge. Kazakhstan is therefore and some 3,000 journalists. It is ency and predictability, to support Today more than 149 countries, accounting fully ready to participate. Fighting the biggest conference ever held the energy transition, adaptation for 87 percent of emissions, have voluntarily climate change is an opportunity in Paris, an honour and a heavy re- and technology transfer of the de- submitted their own national contributions, for your country, it’s an opportu- sponsibility for France, which will veloping countries taking action in nity for you. host and chair the conference. Lau- Disruptions of our food security, this regard. nationally and voluntarily determined, with rent Fabius, the French minister of our development efforts, disrup- Today more than 149 countries, propositions for mitigation and for some foreign affairs and international tions of democracy, stability and accounting for 87 percent of emis- It has to be done now, development, will chair it. security. sions, have voluntarily submit- adaptation; some of these countries have Let me address four points that I Therefore this climate confer- ted their own national contribu- done this for the first time. with you! will be happy to debate on in your ence is crucial. It must result in a tions, nationally and voluntarily If we don’t start now, it will be universities this week. universal and legally binding cli- determined, with propositions for too late. The more we wait for, the 1. It is not a conference among mate agreement with a long term mitigation and for some adapta- nongovernmental organisations, and the fight against climate dis- smaller a margin to manoeuver we others, it is our future, your future vision, enabling us to limit global tion; some of these countries have academic and research centres, in- ruption are inextricably linked: we have. that we will shape. warming to below 2 or 1.5 degrees done this for the first time. More ternational organisations, citizens, will not succeed without combin- Fighting climate change requires Climate change is no longer a Celsius above pre-industrial lev- are to come before COP 21. It is et cetera. We won’t succeed in the ing the two fronts. commitment, policies, finance, distant perspective for “our chil- els, the threshold beyond which a remarkable achievement and a transformational change we want One thing is gradually becoming technology and international co- dren and grandchildren;” it is an the scientific community warns of strong sign of the common will without the involvement of all the clear: investing in green growth, operation. Science is also required urgent challenge for us, here and the irreversible effects of global to fight climate change together, vivid forces of the societies and which is the growth of the future, – scientists have been at the fore- now. Every day, somewhere in warming. Urgent action on both knowing that the developed coun- economies. can be a source of profit and em- front, enlightening our endeav- the world, ice is melting, violent mitigation of emissions and ad- tries are to take the lead in view In Paris, non-state actors are go- ployment. A report by the Carbon ours – knowledge, education and cyclones devastate coastlines, aptation to the consequences of of their responsibilities in climate ing to show commitment and make Disclosure Project shows that awareness. For all this, we need destroying homes and schools; climate change and an ambitious change (the common but differen- concrete contributions on energy businesses which actively take into the young, the educated, those who droughts ravage crops and cause global framework are needed to tiated responsibility principle). efficiency, on renewable energies account climate issues enjoy 18 are aware and committed. We need water shortages; sea-level rise en- put us on a path consistent with 2. COP 21 will not only be the with a major initiative on sustain- percent higher returns on invest- you. Embark on this journey, it’s a dangers coastal areas all around this goal conclusion of six years of negotia- able energy for all, on agriculture, ment than those that do not. fantastic opportunity! the world; heavy floods displace In front of the current UN Gen- tions after the failure of COP 15 in on forest, on finance, on resilience Kazakhstan has a lot to offer in thousands and damage valuable eral Assembly, President of France Copenhagen, it has to be a starting through enhancement of early this regard. Kazakhstan has pre- Ambassador Bérengère Quin- farm land. These are not mere François Hollande (who visited point for action and implementa- warning systems, for example, and sented its contribution on time and cy is the special envoy of French “changes:” they are disruptions. Astana last December) has de- tion, a clear signal to our govern- more. intends to achieve an economy government for COP 21. Major World Economic Trends and Kazakhstan’s Anti-Crisis Strategy the 1930s resulted in a transition element of the current crisis. And tory shows that after crises, new mies always emerged out of them By Leila Muzaparova to a new industrial stage of devel- the confluence of two crises upon industries take shape, creating the stronger and more competitive. opment. The energy crisis of the each other complicates the return preconditions for the emergence of Therefore now, at this stage of the The world economy, according 1970s led to the transition to a post- to a trajectory of steady growth, new challenges and instruments of crisis, it is very important for coun- to the latest estimates, has greatly industrial phase. as well as causes a need for imple- economic policy. In other words, tries such as Kazakhstan, which slowed its pace of growth, which Today, as we see, the role of menting significant structural and in the end, the current crisis could want to significantly enhance their is significantly below expectations. global and national regulation of institutional reforms. bring the global economy to a quali- competitiveness and achieve a In June 2015, the World Bank the financial markets is increasing. Besides, the current crisis also tatively new level of efficiency and higher level of economic develop- published its data on global growth Financial systems have become differs from previous ones as it productivity. ment, to develop an appropriate in 2014, which it estimated to be global, easily flowing from one is accompanied by an increase A systemic crisis cannot be over- development strategy and take ac- only 2.6 percent, while the Interna- region to another, and their regula- in international and geopolitical come by measures of macroeco- tive steps not only to overcome and tional Monetary Fund’s (IMF) data tion remains a subject of care for tensions. We are witnessing seri- nomic policy alone. prevent the negative impact of the from its April 2015 World Eco- the national governments. This ous geopolitical and geoeconomic As the new technological base is crisis, but also to implement a strat- nomic Outlook showed growth to is one of the contemporary age’s shifts in the world today and the created today in the world econo- egy of economic breakthrough. be 3.4 percent. These both testify to will have a rather negative impact main structural contradictions that new balance of forces in global my, both structural and institutional In this sense, the Five Institution- the sharp slowdown of global de- on developing economies as slow- cannot be solved straight away by politics is being created. With the decisions providing modernisation al Reforms proposed by President velopment and to the excessively ing growth and restricted demand creating supranational regulators. development of the situation, con- of national economy are important. Nazarbayev cannot become just optimistic current expectations of in developed countries will put Therefore, it is important to de- tours appear of a multi-polar world On the other hand, such crises an effective mechanism to respond international organisations. pressure on export and manufac- velop a mechanism for regulating in which two or three key econom- create preconditions for economic to the current crisis. They contain World economic dynamics show turing and the stagnating environ- global finances in the absence of ic centres will coexist. breakthroughs in individual coun- that in major developed econo- a verified step-by-step plan of re- ment of the commodity markets a global government, a proposal These are the common character- tries. Those that manage to most mies – the U.S. and the Eurozone – covery from the global crisis that does not favour high growth rates that has been repeatedly voiced by istics of the current global econom- growth until recently had not been precisely understand the chal- includes the use of resources of the for commodity-based economies. Kazakh President Nursultan Naz- accelerating as had been forecast ic situation. But, like any economic lenges of the new era and to find National Fund. Kazakhstan’s strate- Thus, there remains a probability arbayev in various international phenomenon, the economic crisis adequate answers to them (first of gic advantage lies in the offensive by the international organisations, of further expansion of the global fora and in his writings. also has positive sides along with all, institutional responses) earn nature of anti-crisis measures, as it but rather is stagnating at a low lev- financial crisis, which hits emerg- This is evidenced by the unfold- negative effects. their chance for a breakthrough. It prepares a platform for an economic el (as in the Eurozone) or slowing ing markets the strongest. ing weakening of national curren- So, the positive effect of the cur- was through systemic crises that breakthrough in spite of the difficult down to values significantly lower Thus, we view the world econo- cies in many countries of the world. rent crisis could be the formation of some of the brightest moments situation in the global economy. than expected (as in the U.S.). my’s prospects in the medium term This year has seen the weakening a new model of economic growth, of acceleration of certain coun- Forecasts by the Kazakhstan In- as rather negative, and believe the not only of the Russian rouble but envisioning structural modernisa- tries’ development occurred, bring The author is first deputy direc- stitute for Strategic Studies (KISI) current trend of growth stagnation also of the Chinese yuan and the tion in both developed and devel- them to join the ranks of advanced tor at the Kazakhstan Institute of currencies in Canada, Australia, oping countries and the creation countries. No matter how hard the Strategic Studies (KISI) under it is important to develop a mechanism for Norway, Turkey, Brazil, Colombia, of new technological drivers. His- crises had been, market econo- the President of Kazakhstan. Malaysia, Indonesia and Ukraine. regulating global finances in the absence The devaluation of the yuan by of a global government, a proposal that 4.6 percent, conducted by the Na- tional Bank of China in August has been repeatedly voiced by Kazakh of this year, will certainly have President Nursultan Nazarbayev in various the greatest impact on the global economy. According to KISI ana- international fora and in his writings. lysts, it resulted from the effects of a number of problems in the Chi- under the President of Kazakhstan in the leading economies, with the nese economy (first of all, systemic suggest that the growth rates of accumulation of a number of un- and fundamental ones) and also the the leading advanced economies solved fundamental problems, can adverse external background. in 2015-2017 will be significantly result in further deterioration of the Generally, the current crisis below those which currently ap- global economic situation. There- raises the issue of a new global fi- pear in the forecasts by the IMF, fore, the major global economic nancial architecture. As a result of the World Bank and the Organisa- challenge today remains a sys- the crisis of the 1930s, the world tion for Economic Cooperation and temic economic crisis, which has was formed with a single reserve Development (OECD). continued since the late 2000s and currency — the U.S. dollar. After During the considered-time hori- still determines the development of the crises of the 1970s, there has zon, it is possible as well to expect many of the leading countries of developed a dual-currency system phenomena significant for the world the world. (dollar and euro). economy, such as stagnation in the We believe this crisis is both Probably in the medium term, financial markets, change in the cyclical and structural. It is as- the role of the Chinese yuan and rhetoric of the United States Federal sociated with the passage of the regional reserve currencies will Reserve System (FRS) towards new world through a deep institutional increase. Regional trade and eco- mitigation of the monetary policy, and technological change with the nomic associations are beginning depreciation of the dollar, growth change of the technological base of to play an increasingly important of the price of oil in 2016-2017 and the global economy. role. The specific of our time is nearing of growth rates in the econ- In general, as history shows, “regionalisation of globalisation” omies of the Eurozone and Japan to during any systemic crisis there that can affect the configuration of zero levels with a subsequent slide is a change of the model of social currency systems. into recession by 2017. and economic regulation. So, the Thus, it is possible to conclude In 2016-2017, global factors American Great Depression of the financial crisis is an essential A8 eurasia&world

Wednesday, october 21, 2015 ‘An Illustrated History of Kazakhstan, China Kazakhstan’ Presented in U.S. Strengthen Defence Ties By Anastasia Schwartz cent history of Kazakhstan was in- cluded in the book, cited Astana’s “An Illustrated History of Ka- multi-vector foreign policy as an zakhstan,” a recent book co-au- example for many nations in the thored by several prominent experts region. and edited by Jeremy Tredinnick, Kazakh PEN Club President was presented in Washington dur- Bigeldy Gabdullin also attended ing an Oct. 6 event dedicated to the the evening and presented transla- celebration of the 550th anniver- tions of classic Kazakh literature to sary of the Kazakh Khanate. the American public. “My Name is The ceremony followed last mutually-beneficial cooperation Kozha” by Berdibek Sokpakbayev month’s visit to the United States and new friends,” said Umarov. and a collection of poems by Mu- by Kazakh President Nursultan The event was attended by Prin- kagali Makatayev will give readers Nazarbayev to participate in the cipal Deputy Assistant Secretary an opportunity to “know the soul 70th session of the UN General for South and Central Asian Af- and the aspirations of the Kazakh Assembly and meet with U.S. fairs William E. Todd; representa- people,” he said. President Barack Obama, said tives of the U.S. Congress; indi- “An Illustrated History of Ka- Kazakh Ambassador to the U. S. viduals in diplomatic, research zakhstan,” which uses colourful Kairat Umarov at the event. The and analytic circles and the me- materials to acquaint the reader with head of state’s address to the in- dia. Guests noted such events are the historic heritage of the country ternational community during the useful for promoting Kazakhstan and its people, was presented by the anniversary carried deep meaning among the U.S. political and busi- author. He noted the history of the and symbolism, since Kazakhstan ness elite. Great Steppe country from ancient is recognised as a successful in- Renowned archaeologist Michael times to the present has many ep- By Aiman Turebekova China are at a new stage of coop- the near future, joint tactical anti- dependent state with prospects of Frachetti, who conducted his re- och-making events and interesting eration. terrorism exercises are planned on robust growth in the coming years, search in Kazakhstan, noted that the facts and attracts the attention of all ASTANA – Chinese Defense Furthermore, Chang announced the territory of China and Kazakh- he added. land contains 5,000 years of history who love to study the past. Minister Chang Wanquan visited that China was donating some stan,” said the Kazakh Minister of “We are proud of our history, the and the Great Steppe was the home “Today, Kazakhstan is one of Astana on Monday and met with military trucks to Kazakhstan, ac- Defence. development of which has led us of ancient civilisations. He praised the fastest-growing countries in Kazakh President Nursultan Naz- cording to Kazakhstan’s Ministry As a result of the meeting, the to the peace and good neighbourly the country’s achievements in the the world. It is no accident that it is arbayev and Kazakh defence of- of Defence. An agreement to this ministers signed an agreement on relations in which we live. Open- consolidation of society through the called a regional leader. The coun- ficials. effect was signed between the vis- China’s free-of-charge technical ness, hospitality, tolerance, perse- study of a common past. try set a goal to become one of the Nazarbayev congratulated the verance and determination, quali- Hudson Institute Senior Fellow 30 most developed countries of the minister of defence of China on ties that we got from our ancestors, and Director of the Centre for Po- world by 2050. I believe this ambi- the success of the Beijing military As a result of the meeting, the ministers have enabled us to succeed in di- litical-Military Analysis Richard tious goal will be achieved,” added parade dedicated to the 70th an- signed an agreement on China’s plomacy and in search for ways of Weitz, whose article about the re- Tredinnick. niversary of victory in World War II. The President of Kazakhstan free-of-charge technical assistance emphasised that in the course of the event, the People’s Liberation to the Kazakh Army. Army demonstrated to the world its power and technical equip- iting Chinese official and his Ka- assistance to the Kazakh Army. Parliament to Play Key Role in Reaching ment. In this context, the impor- zakh counterpart, Minister of De- Based on the signed agreement, tance of strengthening cooperation fence Imangali Tasmagambetov. China will provide bolster-type between the defence ministries of During their Oct. 12 meeting, tractors with trawls and loading- the two countries was stressed, re- Chang and Tasmagambetov dis- unloading platforms for the Ka- Climate Change Goals, Say Paris ported the President’s press office. cussed special forces training. zakh Army. In addition, the President noted “Training and exchange of expe- Tasmagambetov presented an that Kazakhstan highly appreciates rience in the sphere of combating invitation to Chang for China to Climate Conference Participants China’s so-called negative secu- asymmetric threats (training spe- take part in the International Mili- rity guarantees on the Treaty on cial forces units) is an important tary Exhibition KADEX-2016 in It was suggested by a represent- Kazakhstan in the mitigation of cli- the Zone Free from Nuclear Weap- aspect of cooperation,” Minister Astana to showcase his country’s By Michelle Witte ative from the GIZ office in Ka- mate change is huge and there is a ons in Central Asia. In turn, Chang Chang highlighted. technical capabilities. “I hope that zakhstan that the recommendation huge potential for further decreas- thanked Nazarbayev for the meet- “Kazakhstan is interested in China’s military-industrial complex Participants of the Oct. 12 round- to create a strategic document cov- ing this impact,” he said. ing and conveyed the greetings of organising joint events on moun- will be presented on a high level. It table discussion of Kazakhstan’s ering all areas of the transition to Sergei Tsoi, deputy director gen- President Xi Jinping. tain training, training of military will give an additional boost to our Intended Nationally Determined a green economy be added. Other eral of Zhasyl Damu, which admin- During the meeting, the Presi- swimmers, actions in urban en- military and technical coopera- Contribution (INDC) for the Paris suggestions included abandoning isters the emissions trading system dent noted that Kazakhstan and vironments for special forces. In tion,” Tasmagambetov said. Climate Change Conference. carbon emissions trading in favour in the country, noted that the or- ASTANA – The role of Parlia- of focusing on renewable energy ganisation would be focusing on ment emerged as a major theme at and forestry and fishery support. improving monitoring and report- a roundtable discussion in Astana Ambassador of France to Ka- ing systems. The use of quotas has Oct. 12 on Kazakhstan’s Intended zakhstan Francis Etienne noted caused confusion in the first two pi- Nationally Determined Contribu- in his opening comments that to lot years of the programme and bet- tion (INDC) ahead of the Paris succeed, COP 21 needs political ter monitoring and a more stringent Climate Change Conference, as of- solidarity in the cause of prevent- approach to providing additional ficials and experts from Kazakhstan ing a temperature rise “expressed quotas are needed. Both need to and the EU discussed Kazakhstan’s in a universal commitment to a be supported by legislation. A draft voluntary commitments regarding universal cause, binding us all;” a plan is under consideration now for climate change and created rec- solid agreement bound by proper 2016–2020, which he notes will not ommendations for the country on legislation and regulation (on this, be a pilot, but a “serious effort” at reaching its goals. “Parliaments will have, every- creating a working programme. The Paris conference in early De- where in the world, a key role,” he To meet its goals, Kazakhstan cember – the Conference of the Par- said); and financial systems to help will need to increase the price of ties to the UN Framework Conven- the transition. COP 21 envisions a carbon emission quotas and reduce tion on Climate Change (COP 21) $100 billion fund to support green the current national plan of emis- – must achieve a new global agree- economy development, with more sions quotas by half, said Asset ment on climate change, applicable than $60 billion pledged already, Magauov, general director of the to all countries, that aims to keep the he noted. Executive Committee of Kazen- global temperature rise to less than Kazakhstan’s commitment, and its ergy. The country needs to focus 2 degrees Celsius, according to con- potential climate impact, was called mostly on implementing the na- ference organisers. Kazakhstan’s “huge” repeatedly during the discus- tional programme of energy saving INDC is to unconditionally reduce sion. “The adoption of national com- and energy efficiency in all sectors its greenhouse gas emissions by 15 mitments by Kazakhstan, a reputa- involved with electrical power. percent by 2030, compared to 1990 ble and responsible member of the In his concluding remarks, Shkol- levels, and includes a conditional global community, will contribute to nik called for more international target of reducing emissions by 25 the struggle to curb the pace of glob- technology and experience exchange percent by that date. al climate change,” said head of the on energy-saving. Kazakhstan “These are rather ambitious com- EU Delegation in Kazakhstan Tra- spends around 400 kilogrammes of mitments, which will require the ian Hristea in his opening remarks. oil per unit of gross domestic prod- adoption of comprehensive meas- Hristea echoed the importance of uct, he said, while developed coun- ures to purify that national economy passing legislation to adapt to cli- tries spend more like 100–200. by decarbonisation measures, the mate change, a theme picked up by Kazakhstan must move away introduction of innovative green other speakers. “I hope that mem- from dependence on fossil fuels and technologies and the development bers of the Parliament will meet the upgrade its economy if the country of the national carbon market,” said expectations of the public by ratify- is to reach its goal of becoming one Minister of Energy Vladimir Shkol- ing relevant legislation. This is in of the 30 most competitive coun- nik in his opening remarks at the the best interests of the society and tries, he said. To become more com- discussion. a new stimulus for future invest- petitive, the energy intensity of the To implement the INDCs between ments in time of the diversification country’s gross domestic product 2021–2030, the conference recom- of economy,” Hristea said. must be reduced. mended improving state monitor- Kazakhstan’s lower chamber of “And when we are saying we ing and reporting of greenhouse gas Parliament is considering changes need to reduce emissions, of course emissions, introducing low-carbon to the ecological code aimed at it’s unequivocal – because our prod- technologies in all sectors of the na- transitioning to a green economy, ucts will not be bought,” Shkolnik tional economy; creating a concept Shkolnik mentioned, including the said. “Under EU legislation, prod- for developing Kazakhstan’s forestry functioning of the national system ucts that don’t meet environmental industry in light of carbon depositing of emissions training. standards are banned. So if it’s not and the adaptive capacity of forests; Director of the Centre for Envi- [environmentally friendly] a prod- expanding international cooperation ronmental and Natural Resource uct cannot be sold in the EU. Indus- with global green funds to attract Economics at Russia’s Higher try cannot be competitive; our coun- research and investment; improving School of Economics Georgiy Sa- try cannot be competitive if it’s not the emissions trading system, includ- fonov pointed out that Kazakhstan environmentally friendly. It’s just ing reporting and transparency is- has already decreased its green- not possible, by definition. That’s sues; proposing public hearings on house gas emissions by 26 percent the truth. That’s the work that we improving green economy legisla- since 1990 and saved almost 3 bil- are talking about. … Whether we tion; and conduct information cam- lion tonnes of carbon dioxide in want it or not, these tasks must be paigns on the INDC and COP 21. the process. “The contribution of implemented.” B Nation & Capital

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people Culture capital ATOM Project, Other Nonproliferation Forgoing Meat in the ‘Land of Kazakh Capital Offers Array of Kid Initiatives Highlighted at PNND Wolves’ Friendly Venues Forum in Prague B2 B3 B8 Kazakh Skating Star Tursynbayeva Kazakh TV Director Wins Skate Canada Int’l Tournament Hopeful of Medium’s By Michelle Witte ASTANA – Elizabet Tursyn- Future in Face of Mobile bayeva, Kazakhstan’s rising fig- uring skating star, won the adult competition of the Skate Canada Autumn Classic International Tech, Economic Challenges Tournament held Oct. 13–15 in the mass media was the only link Barrie, Ontario. The 15-year-old By Dmitry Lee that had kept millions in touch,” skater earned a career-best 179.72 said Tarakov. points, Vesti.kz reports. ASTANA – On the threshold of Ironically, Kazakh TV is not Tursynbayeva was in second Kazakh TV’s 13th anniversary on well-known in Kazakhstan, as the place after the short programme, Oct. 23, The Astana Times had an channel’s target audience is for- but won the free skate to win the opportunity to interview its direc- eign viewership. tournament. Haruka Imai of Japan tor, Andrei Tarakov, to learn about “It is true that the news approach came in second with 174.89 points the channel, its content and future is different for Kazakh and foreign and Angela Wang of the United plans. audiences. What interests us might States was third with 172.36 The channel has become a link not interest foreign people and vice points. between the numerous ethno-cul- versa. The ways of presenting in- The young Kazakh skater came tural associations abroad and those formation is also different. As for in fourth at this year’s Junior at home by promoting the cultural the programmes on our channel, World Championship in March and spiritual legacy of the Kazakh they’re made in a way to satisfy and made her adult skating de- people. both Kazakh and foreign audienc- but only in mid-summer. She is “Our channel was original- es,” Tarakov said. the Kazakhstan 2015 National ly created as an all-embracing “We are an image broadcast and Champion and in September took broadcast and at the same time this allows us to combine concepts silver at the 2015 U.S. Interna- Elizabet Tursynbayeva is shown here in a file photo. as a unique media resource in of various channels, like National tional Figure Skating Classic in three languages, Kazakh, Rus- Geographic and Discovery, at the Salt Lake City, Utah. She moved works with Canadian coach Brian Tursynbayeva’s next competi- America on Oct. 23–25, according sian and English,” said Tarakov. same time. The format encompass- to Toronto, Canada, in May and Orser. tion will be the Grand Prix Skate to Vesti.kz. “The channel has become sort of es viewers of many age and social a ‘window’ on Kazakhstan, target- groups with different interests and ing the Commonwealth of Inde- hobbies,” he added. pendent States (CIS) who had his- Tarakov noted the importance of torical, cultural and spiritual roots broadcasting content which is in- in our country or had relatives. teresting to foreign viewers, such Afghan Scholarship Student Emerges Back in the early 2000s during the as history, ethnography, tourism, ‘transitional’ years when the old travel, economy and business. unions were parted with and the as Hero in Almaty Tram Accident new ones were being established, Continued on Page B2 By Michelle Witte looked back,” Yousefi said, accord- ger pushed the wrong button and the engineering and public admin- ing to an Oct. 16 Tengrinews story. tram began accelerating without a istration so far and has just been ASTANA – Afghan student “I saw women and children cry- driver. According to accounts, pas- extended, Foreign Minister of Ka- Basharat Khan Yousefi has emerged ing. I realised that if I leave now, sengers began jumping off the tram, zakhstan Erlan Idrissov announced as a hero of the Oct. 13 tram acci- Experts Discuss Challenges something will happen to them. I but elderly passengers and women at a sideline meeting of the UN dent in Almaty and is being hailed tried to open the driver’s door, but and children were left inside. General Assembly last month. for preventing more damage and it was locked. I started to hit it with Looking at them, Yousefi thought Yousefi plans to return to Afghani- injuries. The scholarship student, my hands and feet. After I broke it, of his parents, he said. “I remembered stan to practice medicine after his of Introducing Trilingual who is studying medicine at As- I began to press different buttons. my mother. I miss my parents. So I studies, he told Tengrinews. fendiyarov Kazakh National Medi- Then I realised that I need to pull decided for myself, it is better for one Rector of Asfendiyarov Kazakh cal University, is credited with the emergency brake.” person to die than 40,” said Yousefi. National Medical University Ai- staying in the driverless tram while Five people were injured, and Yousefi is in Kazakhstan through kan Akanov told Tengrinews that Education System in Schools other passengers leapt off, break- 14 cars were struck in the accident, a scholarship programme that pro- he would recommend Yousefi for education system talks are prema- ing through the glass panel of the which began when the driver got out vides grants for Afghan students the annual “Pride of the Univer- By Dmitry Lee ture, as the practice would be suc- locked cabin door and pulling the of the tram to fix a problem while at to study in Kazakh universities. sity” honour this year, and called cessful only if the teachers were emergency brake, Tengrinews and an intersection. The driver had asked The five-year, $50 million dollar the student a credit to his parents. ASTANA – Experts discussed fluent in the languages they were to other sources report. a passenger to push the brake button, programme has already educated the introduction of a trilingual teach and were using proper study “I was about to get off, but I according to reports, but the passen- nearly 900 students in medicine, Continued on Page B5 (Kazakh, Russian and English) manuals. She added that learning system of education in schools languages also requires individual during roundtable talks by the ana- skill sets. lytical group, the Club Institute “I have seen many children who of Political Decisions (CIPD), re- first studied in Kazakh and then ported Tengrinews. The specialists studied Russian, then they trav- Taraz Celebrates 550th Anniversary believe such a programme would elled abroad to learn a foreign lan- grant children access to a wider guage. As a result, these children scope of available information and can’t speak any of these languages of Kazakh Khanate in Style technologies. properly,” said Smagulova. “We Some experts, however, oppose need to conduct a detailed analysis to the dynamic development of the and mutual respect, he said in his the opening ceremony. The monu- By Daniyar Baibekov the idea. Director of KIMEP Uni- of all the pros and cons of all inter- Zhambyl region. He emphasised remarks, which were broadcast ment is 27 metres in height with versity’s language centre Zhuldyz ested parties. that this year the region commis- live on television. Today, Kazakh- nearby sculptures of Khans Kerey Smagulova believes the trilingual Continued on Page B5 TARAZ – President of Kazakh- sioned 170,000 square metres of stan is a recognised and respected and Zhanibek that are 4.2 metres stan Nursultan Nazarbayev took housing and opened seven schools, country. Kazakhstan performs as high. part in the opening ceremony of three kindergartens and hospitals. a mediator in conflict resolutions The Oct.7-8 celebrations included a monument in Taraz dedicated to Nazarbayev also noted that the and holds the Congress of Lead- motorcycle racing, the presentation the 550th anniversary of the Ka- zakh Khanate. The ceremony was Western China-Western Europe ers of World and Traditional Re- of an encyclopedia called “Kazakh Things to Watch & part of celebrations that began in transportation corridor will run ligions. These things have been statehood,” as well as singing poetry Astana and continued in Taraz Oct. through the territory of the region. achieved thanks to the unity of competitions, concerts and theatre Places to go 7-8. Despite global instability, con- the Kazakh people, Nazarbayev performances, and sports competi- “Over the years of independ- flicts and wars, Kazakh citizens added. tions including horse racing, horse- ence, expeditions were organised live in an atmosphere of peace About 5,000 people attended back wrestling, polo and others. Astana opera in various parts of the world in or- der to study and collect information October 22 at 7 p.m. Traviata, Opera about our ancient past. Our history October 24 at 6 p.m. Karagoz, Ballet dates back to the Saks, Huns, Turks and continues with the move of October 27 at 7:30 p.m. Astana Ballet Gala Khans Kerey and Zhanibek to the November 2 at 7 p.m. Swan Lake, Ballet banks of Chu River, where the flag of the Kazakh Khanate was raised. We hold these festivities to demon- strate the antiquity of our history Resto-bar 6/45 to the younger generation and the October 23 at 8 p.m. Fryday Astana Networking whole world,” Nazarbayev said in his opening speech. Nazarbayev emphasised that the Gorky State Theatre 550th anniversary of the Kazakh Khanate is a national holiday. October 29 at 7 p.m. Tomiris the Tsarina “On this occasion, Taraz city’s appearance has been transformed. tlep kobyz saraiy We thank all cities of Kazakhstan October 29 at 7 p.m. The spirit of Desht-i-Kipchak, Concert for their participation. The com- mitment of the current generation displays their honour to the legacy Astana arena of our ancestors and to the spirit of Novermber 3 at 9 p.m. Astana-Atletico Madrid, Football the Great Steppe. We thank guests who arrived from 17 countries,” said Nazarbayev. The President also drew attention B2 Nation&Capital people

Wednesday, october 21, 2015 Kazakh TV Director Hopeful of Medium’s Future in Face of Mobile Tech, Economic Challenges Continued from Page B1 are constantly working on ways to resourcefulness. The global reces- And no one in their wildest dreams ed it will be the method of delivery, discourage viewers from pushing sion also affects our neighbours could think that it will be possible to not the substance, which will change. “Our goal is to encourage the the ‘next’ button on their remote. and partners and because of that watch TV on a smartphone or a tab- “The Roman expression ‘bread foreign audience to learn more What makes Kazakh TV stand out, they come up with rather interest- let; these gadgets didn’t even exist and circuses’ is relevant to this day. about our country, about its rich we asked the channel director. ing proposals on acceptable terms. 10 years ago. However, not only the The future of television is based on history and culture, beautiful na- “We are not tasked as other image In addition, this is a temporary cir- means of delivering television have the entertaining content – and it is ture and its dynamic economy channels to monetise the product. cumstance that we simply need to changed, but also production and inconceivable to [create] it without which is open to foreign invest- The very existence of the satellite wait to pass. And the quality of the customisation. Today, programmes the classic directors, cameramen, ment,” he added. channel, which can’t be afforded by content is in no way to be affected can be subtitled into many languag- script writers and a dozen masters Kazakh TV is broadcast in its every state, is a good investment in by it. Viewers are accustomed to es at the same time without an army of certain specialisations. So, we various languages based on the the popularisation of a unified ‘Ka- the existing level of [the product] of interpreters,” Tarakov said. shouldn’t expect a revolutionary time of day; it is aired in English zakhstan’ brand. The competitive- and low-standard products just “In the modern world, people change in the production of tel- in the U.S. and Western Europe in ness of our products can be charac- will not be acceptable,” he added. simply have no time to sit in front evision’s content. But in the way the daytime (their local time) and in terised, as an example, by the fact Tarakov remains hopeful of the of a television set. There was a time it will be delivered to the audi- Russian and Kazakh in Kazakhstan. that Kazakh TV television projects significance of television amid the when a wired telephone used to ence, yes, we should expect major “As for a 100 percent English- regularly win prestigious interna- rapid growth of modern gadgets stand on a chest of drawers; today, changes. Viewers will not watch broadcasting possibility, we are go- tional contests,” said Tarakov. and mobile apps. it is always next to our hand. Per- one specific channel nor will they ing towards that in spite of all the le- Despite the global financial eco- “Ten years ago, no one could haps televised news in the classical be flipping them on a remote, but gal issues. According to legislation, nomic decline, which also recently have assumed that a linear televi- form will also soon become his- they will be able to make their own we have to provide 50 percent of the Andrei Tarakov affected Kazakhstan, the director sion would turn into an interactive tory. Today, smartphone users re- playlists of all varieties based on content in the state language. As an Being creative with the content of the only English-language chan- one and the viewers would have ac- ceive the latest news via push noti- personal preferences. Whoever in- option, we are considering broad- nel in the country sees profitability cess to archives of past programmes fications; all who are interested can troduces the best technical solution and producing interesting pro- casting in three language tracks for his network. and films. No one could think that just click on the link to view what that will allow people to save both that will allow viewers to choose grammes, however, is only half “We tend to perceive the crisis as it would be possible to rewind and has been uploaded by the group time and money will be extremely their own audio language using a the battle. Today, there are thou- an opportunity for development. It pause live programmes on television, that arrived first,” said the director. successful, while cable operators remote,” Tarakov explained. sands of channels worldwide that is a good time to test strength and all in the comfort of your armchair. Despite the changes, Tarakov not- will be out of work,” he said. Russian Mountaineer from Kazakhstan Portrayed in ‘Everest’ Film same year in response to Krakau- to death,” wrote Johnson. sented with the David A. Sowles By Kamila Zhumabayeva er’s criticism of his actions during Boukreyev’s supporters point Memorial Award, American Al- the 1996 disaster. out that his return to camp al- pine Club’s highest honour, in ASTANA – Anatoli Boukreyev, “The core of the controversy lowed him enough rest to mount recognition of his role in rescuing a professional Russian mountain- was Boukreyev’s decision to at- a rescue attempt and lead sev- the climbers during the 1996 Ev- eer from Almaty, Kazakhstan, was tempt the summit without supple- eral climbers to the safety of the erest disaster, according to Ameri- the lead climbing guide for the mentary oxygen and descend to camp when the blizzard subsided canalpineclub.org. 1996 Mountain Madness expedi- the camp ahead of his clients in the around midnight, noted Sherpa The climber was killed in 1997 tion to Mount Everest and became Lopsang Jangbu in response to avalanche during a winter ascend widely known for saving climbers face of approaching darkness and during the disaster on the world’s blizzard,” according to the 1998 Krakauer’s article on Outsideon- of Annapurna in Nepal with Dimi- tallest peak. He is portrayed by “Review of the Climb.” line.com. tri Sobolev, a cinematographer Icelandic actor Ingvar Eggert Sig- He defended his decision to His detractors said that Bouk- from Kazakhstan who was docu- move down the mountain ahead reyev could have better assisted menting the attempt. urðsson in “Everest,” the recently- in 1995. Eight climbers died in a and small teams and even some of the expedition clients with the clients down the mountain if he Boukreyev dreamt in detail of released film directed by Baltasar blizzard May 10-11 the following soloists were near the top dur- argument that someone needed to had simply stayed with them, al- dying in an avalanche exactly Kormákur. year while attempting to reach the ing the storm, dying both on the An experienced high-altitude summit. North Face and South Col ap- be at the camp to get them safely though every one of his clients nine months before his death, climber, Boukreyev scaled 10 of According to an April 28 article proaches. into their tents, warmed up and out survived, including three whom he only he did not know on which 14 mountain peaks above 8,000 in The New York Times, 12 peo- Journalist Jon Krakauer pub- of their gear. Most importantly, he rescued May 11 after being rested mountain it would occur. Oth- metres (26,247 feet) without sup- ple died trying to reach the summit lished the 1997 bestseller “Into wanted the climbers to be rested in and overcoming hypoxia, reported ers attempted to convince him plemental oxygen and made 18 that season, making it the deadli- Thin Air” that related his experi- case a rescue was necessary, which the article. to take a different path in life successful ascents of 8,000-metre est day and year on the mount until ence while on assignment from it was, according to Chloe John- “The only client deaths that day but he refused, saying mountains peaks from 1989 through 1997. He the 2014 Mount Everest avalanche Outside Magazine. He was on a son’s “The Climb” and a June 7, were suffered by the Adventure were “his life and work” and that died Dec. 25, 1997. that took 16 lives and the 2015 Ne- team led by guide Rob Hall, four 2012, review of “Into Thin Air.” Consultants expedition, led by it was too late for him “to take Boukreyev had a reputation in pal earthquake that resulted in ava- members of which died on the “Boukreyev rescued four out of guide Hall, who lost his own life another road,” according to his international climbing circles as lanches and 18 deaths. south side. six people lost in the storm and when he choose to stay and help companion Linda Wylie. She ed- an elite mountaineer for summit- The 1996 disaster gained wide Boukreyev, whose team lost ex- went back up toward the summit a client to complete a late summit ited and published his memoirs in ing K2, the world’s second high- publicity and raised questions pedition guide Scott Fischer but no the next morning in an unlucky at- rather than helping to go down and the 2002 “Above the Clouds: The est mountain, in 1993 and Mount about Everest’s commercialisa- clients, co-authored “The Climb: tempt to rescue his guide Fischer, replenish,” it added. Diaries of a High-Altitude Moun- Everest via the North Ridge route tion. Numerous climbers in large Tragic Ambitions on Everest” the who was missing and found frozen In 1997, Boukreyev was pre- taineer.” ATOM Project, Other Nonproliferation Initiatives Highlighted at PNND Forum in Prague conducted on the former Semipalat- By Aiman Turebekova insk nuclear test site. He also noted that he counted among his friends Parliamentarians and nonprolif- many people who had worked to eration activists from Kazakhstan mitigate the consequences of the addressed the fifth Prague Agenda Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986, Conference and the 2015 Assem- and who were also well aware of the bly of Parliamentarians for Nucle- suffering nuclear testing and nuclear ar Nonproliferation and Disarma- accidents could wreak. Kuyukov, ment (PNND) held in Prague Oct. who was involved with the famous 14–17, discussing Kazakhstan’s Nevada-Semipalatinsk anti-nuclear latest nonproliferation initiatives. movement in the 1980s and early PNND connects a network of 1990s, expressed his gratitude to more than 800 parliamentarians Nazarbayev for his decision to close from more than 80 countries work- the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site, ing to prevent nuclear proliferation which he said inspired him to make and achieve nuclear disarmament. his own contribution to the struggle Since U.S. President Barack Oba- for a nuclear-weapon-free world. He ma’s 2009 announcement of his The ATOM Project Honorary Ambassador Karipbek Kuyukov addresses the stressed that one of humanity’s main long-term nuclear disarmament gathering at the Czech Senate on Oct. 16. missions on the planet should be to vision in Prague and the following do whatever it takes to prevent or- signing of the 2010 U.S.-Russia dinary people and future generations START Treaty there, Prague has Secretary of the Committee on stan suffered, and we are still ex- from suffering from nuclear testing. established itself as a venue for Foreign Affairs, Defence and periencing negative consequences An exhibition of Kuyukov’s discussion and taking stock of is- Security of the Mazhilis (lower today,” Rogalev highlighted. paintings, expressing the pain and sues related to nuclear arms con- chamber of Kazakhstan’s Parlia- Rogalev also presented The tragedy of nuclear testing for the trol, nuclear security, disarmament ment) and member of the Council ATOM Project (“Abolish Testing. land and people of Kazakhstan, and nonproliferation. of the PNDD Forum elaborated Our Mission”) to the gathering. was also held within the event, as Members of national parlia- on recent international initiatives The ATOM Project is commit- was a photo series on nuclear secu- ments, political leaders, public in this area adopted by President ted to creating global support for rity in today’s world. figures and representatives of the of Kazakhstan Nursultan Naz- a comprehensive nuclear test ban Kazakhstan has launched a UN, international organisations arbayev. and the complete elimination of number of disarmament and non- and the academic community as The parlamentarian stressed the nuclear weapons. proliferation initiatives, includ- well as experts in this field attend importance of galvanising general Honorary Ambassador of The ing the successful negotiations to this conference annually. public opinion against nuclear test- ATOM Project Karipbek Kuyu- establish a Central Asian Nuclear This year, special attention was ing and in favour of banning nu- kov, a painter and long-time in- Weapon Free Zone, the proposal paid to debating the contribution clear weapons. ternational activist against nuclear to establish the International Day of parliamentarians to nonprolif- “Kazakhstan has a moral right to testing, addressed the conference. Against Nuclear Tests (which was eration, legal frameworks for con- raise this issue, since approximate- As a second-generation victim of passed by the UN in 2009) and trolling nuclear materials and ful- ly 450 nuclear tests were conducted nuclear tests, Kuyukov spoke about The ATOM Project, which was filling obligations related to export in our country between 1949 and his life, his hardship and the tragic launched at the 2012 PNND As- control mechanisms. 1989. As a result of these tests more fates of his compatriots, who have sembly in Astana with Kuyukov On Oct.16, Victor Rogalev, than 1.5 million people in Kazakh- also suffered from the nuclear testing appointed honorary ambassador. B3 Nation&Capital Culture

Wednesday, october 21, 2015 In Kazakhstan, East and West Meet in Ancient Superstitions the dead as if they had just fallen said Sabina Smagulova, a 25-year- en. Forty-one coins (a symbol of in their vehicles in the belief they thing bad is going to happen. And By Zhazira Dyussembekova asleep. It was believed that during old accountant at a local construc- wealth) and 41 kumalaks (pellets will bring an “open road” and luck. if I come back home when I am in sleep, a person is most vulnerable tion company. or beans symbolising a long and Kazakh culture is also rich with a rush, when I forgot something, I ASTANA – Every nation has its to the evil eye. Many superstitions in Kazakh hearty life), are also thoroughly superstitions connected with bad always have to look in the mirror.” superstitions, which people follow “My grandmother used to tell me culture are connected with the evil cleaned and put into water. Guests spirits (“shaitans”). Refrigera- Several superstitions were in different ways. Some still be- that it is bad to take a picture of a eye. It is believed little children pour 41 spoons of water in the tors, closets and boxes in Kazakh spread throughout the world and lieve in them, some think they are sleeping person. Now that I have a are most frequently exposed to the bowl while offering best wishes homes should not remain open and believed by many people, like old and best left to history. little son, I don’t allow my husband evil eye, hence the tradition of “40 for the baby. It is believed they everything should be cleaned after throwing salt over one’s left shoul- From a young age, children are to shoot him while he sleeps, be- days after birth.” charge the water with their posi- the evening meal or the house will der or knocking on wood for a taught by their elders about signs cause I remember my grandmoth- For 40 days after a child is born, tive energy. attract bad spirits that can harm good luck, the unlucky nature of of good or bad luck. Most supersti- er’s words and I think I believe that he or she is usually shown to no Participants take care to cover the owners. The roots of this su- the number 13, people making tions can be traced to ancient times something bad could happen to my one except those closest to the every part of the baby with water, perstition are unknown, but some wishes when they throw coins into and at some point became part of child,” said Fedorova. family. According to pre-Islamic as it is believed any parts missed people say they were created for a fountain or see falling stars or the the culture. Their roots are forgot- Another popular superstition ideas, the feeling existed that dur- out will be vulnerable throughout educational purposes. Fearing the groom not seeing the bride in her ten and people often believe and involves a black cat crossing the ing his or her first 40 days of life, its life. After the bathing, women spirits, young girls were taught wedding dress before the nuptials. practice them without knowing road, a common sign of bad luck an infant must be protected from trim baby’s hair and nails. After the housework and cleaning skills. The origin of many superstitions how they originated or what they in many countries. Black cats are evil spirits that might replace the ritual, the coins, bowl and spoon “I do not think that I believe in remains unknown. Certain ones are really mean. associated with bad luck and it is baby. Parents light lamps at night, are distributed among guests as any superstition. But now, when I related to religious beliefs of the Since Kazakhstan is located at believed this myth came from the because evil spirits are thought to souvenirs, so they could have in am really thinking about it, I start period, while others were created the crossroads of Europe and Asia, times when horseback riders met be afraid of fire and light. Once their house the same joy the birth realising how many of them I fol- to scare the younger generation and many of its superstitions come from black cats on dark roads. The ani- the days have passed, the ritual of a baby brings. low,” said Zhanna Akhmetova, a control their behaviour. In certain far-flung regions of the world. A lot mals were often scared and made of “kyrkynan shygaru” is held for Parents also often put black 33-year-old nurse at a local hospi- instances, they existed because of of people here believe it is bad luck sharp movements, causing the rid- the newborn. Kyrkynan shygaru paint or soot on the child’s fore- tal. “The ones I can think of right harsh times, such as not allowing to take photographs of people while ers to fall and black cats became literally translates as “coming out head when they go into crowded now include first not eating from a people to cut their nails in the even- they are sleeping. Evgeniya Fe- associated with evil spirits. of the 40 days.” The ceremony is places: the practice is thought to knife. My mom used to tell me to ing. Kazakhs did not have electric- dorova, a 27-year-old mother from “When a black cat crosses my carried out after a child reaches thwart the evil eye by distracting never eat from a knife (in ancient ity and it was feared the nails would Karaganda, follows this belief, way, I usually say ‘zholseniki, 40 days of age and is considered potential evil-doers with the black times, a knife was used for spiritual get into clothes or even food. Some though she does not know where bakhytmeniki,’ which means ‘the a second birthday. The essence of spot. Special amulets with eyes on rituals and also could be danger- superstitions have been passed the superstition arose. According road is yours, but happiness is the ritual is the bathing of the baby them, known as “kozmonshak,” ous). Second, I was never allowed through centuries and societies and to numerous resources, the idea mine.’ I don’t even know who in 41 spoonfuls of water, usually which literally means “beads to clean a table with a paper towel reached the present totally trans- that photographing sleeping people taught me that; I just remember measured out with a new spoon with eyes,” are also thought to or napkin. I was told that it leads to formed. Some vanished and oth- brought bad luck was spread in Eu- always saying that whenever I purchased for the ritual. Partici- help ward off the evil eye. Simi- being poor. Another one, my mother ers lost their original meaning, but rope in the 19th century, when there see black cats. Actually, all of my pants of the ceremony are usually lar amulets have become popular never allowed me to put my bag on superstitions remain as part of the was a tradition of taking pictures of friends and relatives do the same,” respected older and younger wom- among car owners, who hang them the floor. She used to say that some- cultural heritage of any society. Forgoing Meat in the ‘Land of Wolves’ Kazakh Singer Wins evening. Those were the only two critical. “When I explain to peo- their families hate it. At celebra- By Michelle Witte instances – otherwise, I’ve turned ple that I’m vegetarian, they don’t tions, they face a lot of problems.” vegetarianism into a chance to usually accept it immediately – in- And while not many of his ASTANA – For foreigners, be- Second Place share my beliefs and philosophy.” stead, they become aggressive in friends are vegetarian, they are all ing vegetarian in Kazakhstan can With the number of available pushing their own beliefs.” Now, happy to eat his vegetarian food, be challenging, but for locals, it’s imported products – and perhaps she says, her family accommo- he said. practically subversive. This is a ideas – growing steadily and an dates her by serving her food pre- “I feel happy. I have a lifestyle in International culture, after all, that has given increasingly cosmopolitan popu- pared separately at family events. without violence. I am a peace- rise to the saying, “The only crea- lation, it is getting slightly easier, Founder and director of Astana’s ful man,” Chikunov said. As for tures that eat more meat than Ka- and slightly more common, to live vegetarian VedRosy Flower Cafe other people’s negative reactions, zakhs are wolves.” With a cuisine meat-free in Kazakhstan. Cur- near the Diplomat Hotel Vladimir he said, “I have responsibility only Contest dominated by meat and dairy and rier has seen huge changes happen Sarayev says they got the idea for over myself, not over other peo- 2002. I think the brightest perform- the presentation of a sheep’s head since he first arrived, he said. the cafe after his mother, Tatyana, ple’s thoughts or reactions. I feel By Zhaniya Urankayeva er is Jamala from Ukraine. She is a a standard way to honour guests, “While people might not be decided to go vegetarian and then sometimes that I am rejected, but Kazakh vegetarians and vegans vegetarian, there are many more shift to a raw food diet for health unique singer with amazing charis- I am stronger than this.” ASTANA – Kazakh singer Ade- find themselves with a lot of ex- vegetarian options available at reasons. “We were thinking that ma! After I found out that I was in Chikunov never really liked mi recently captured second place plaining to do. restaurants, cafes and gyms,” he there’s no vegetarian or raw food the finals, it changed my son’s life meat, he said. “My parents pushed and the Audience Award at the in- me to eat meat. They said I would even more than mine! He said that ternational contest New Wave in a lot of people started to recognise be sick and weak if I didn’t eat Sochi, Russia. meat. But now they realise that him because his mother became Kazakh singer Ademi, who famous,” said the singer. they were mistaken.” came in second place and won the Marketing professional Tatyana The contestants received crystal Audience Award at the New Wave statuettes representing three waves Plotnikova, 30, described her- international singing contest in self as someone who tries to eat with keys. The main prize was 3.5 Sochi, Russia. million roubles (US$55,754) and and live ethically an in interview This year the competition at- the winner’s title went to Damir with The Astana Times Oct. 16. tracted 15 finalists from Arme- Kedžo from Croatia. Second place This means sticking to a generally nia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, and a prize of 2.2 million roubles plant-based diet. Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Kazakh- “Frankly speaking, Kazakhstan stan, Latvia, Ukraine, Switzerland (US$35,045) was shared by Ade- is not the most suitable place to and Russia. mi from Kazakhstan and Millane have a plant-based diet,” she said, Kazakhstan was represented by Fernandez from Indonesia. The though it is easier now than it was Dinara Kairova, also known by Ukrainian group The Pringlez took 15 years ago. Still, today, some- her stage name Ademi. She is a the third place and 1.3 million rou- times even a basic understanding specialist in international relations bles (US$20,708). of what is or is not acceptable for and international tourism. Kairova The New Wave contest for vegetarians is sometimes lacking, has participated in various inter- young pop singers was held in she said. national music festivals, and she Sochi for the first time. From 2002 “Once, I was assured by a wait- had dreamed of winning the New to 2014, the annual competition ress that their soup had no meat, Wave contest since she was little. had been held in Jurmala, Latvia. and when she brought it, there it “Because the previous New Each year the jury consists of the was – bacon. She thought, ‘It’s Wave contests coincided with my most popular artists and musicians not meat, it’s just bacon.’ Many birthday, I always dreamed of be- of Russia and other countries. The also believe that the fish, chick- coming a winner and I thought it chairman of the jury is People’s en, shrimp – all this may well be would be the best gift! I have been Artist of Russia, producer and part of a vegetarian table. And, of watching this competition since composer Igor Krutoi. course, the probability of having meat in soup broth is close to 100 percent,” she said. Stanley Currier (R) and Baur Safi (second from left) at a vegan cooking class in Compote Studio, Almaty. Vegetarians can deal with this two ways, Plotnikova said: either “I’ve been vegetarian for ethi- said. “I’d even say that it’s become cafe here in Astana, so we decided take these misunderstandings in cal reasons since the age of 14, so somewhat trendy to eat more of a to open one,” he said on Oct. 12. stride or eat at home. “My way is when I came to Kazakhstan at the plant-based diet among the health- The feedback is generally very in the middle: I try to eat at home, age of 24, I’d already been vege- conscious crowd.” positive, Sarayev said. Since the but if you eat out and something tarian for 10 years and was not go- With Vegetaristan, Currier and cafe doesn’t serve alcohol either, isn’t right, don’t fall into rage or ing to compromise,” Stanley Cur- co-founder Baur Safi of Almaty many people are starting to choose despair.” rier, co-founder of the Vegetaristan wanted to promote vegetarian the cafe as an option for kids par- The cultural component is a website, told The Astana Times in recipes using products from lo- ties, birthday parties and other more difficult question. “Indeed, an Oct. 5 interview. Over 15 years cal bazaars or supermarkets. “We events intended to be healthy and weddings, birthdays, banquets all in Kazakhstan, there were only wanted to highlight healthy, plant- family-friendly. create good chances to encounter two times he felt he absolutely had based recipes, and also show peo- Ilya Chikunov, a chef at the cafe, misunderstanding,” she said. “I’m to eat meat, he said. ple that many traditional Central has been a vegan for five years. He not talking about insults or bad “My first meal with my host Asian dishes can be made with- changed his eating habits to reflect attitudes, just a lot of questions, family in the Peace Corps was out meat,” even plov, lagman and his belief in the importance of ani- astonished eyes, a lack of alterna- one. Even though they had been manty, he said. The Facebook page mal rights and animal welfare, he tives on the table.” Over the years, ‘prepped’ that I was vegetarian, has more than 2,000 followers said, but since he quit eating meat, her circle of friends has come to they still prepared a sheep’s head now, and the group works with the he has lost weight and seen the include more and more vegetarians in my honour on the day I moved Compote Studio in Almaty to lead health problems that plagued him and people who try to avoid cru- it. I took a very tiny bite under the vegetarian and vegan master class- disappear. That doesn’t mean that elty or be environmentally aware watchful eyes of my host parents,” es, which they say are attended by it has been easy, he said. “But if in their consumption habits, and Currier said. primarily non-vegetarians curious you want to do something, you can those who don’t share her lifestyle The other time, in Kyzylorda, “I about a vegetarian diet. There are do it.” generally understand and accept it, was the only foreigner at the event also other social media groups for Chikunov also says being from she said. and was put at the head table. Over people to swap recipes and plan an ethnically Russian family made Still, it is so unusual to be veg- the course of several hours the only vegetarian events. the change easier. “If I had been etarian in Kazakhstan that she of- food served (along with copious Still, it is a controversial choice, born in a very traditional Kazakh ten doesn’t bother telling anyone amounts of alcohol) was meat and Safi said. Her mother accepted it family, it would be hard. I know a but close friends. “I’m just tired of baursaks, and again, I had many and took the opportunity to eat less couple of people born in Kazakh responding to the same question a Kazakh singer Ademi came in second and won the Audience Award at the New expectant eyes on me through the meat herself, but her father is still families [who are vegetarian] and thousand times.” Wave international singing contest in Sochi, Russia. B4 Nation&Capital COUNTRY

Wednesday, october 21, 2015 Kazakh Car Growth Rate Is Almaty Parking Day Ahead of That of Population Reimagines City on the stabilisation of the situation By Kamila Zhumabayeva in the domestic car sector after a series of economic upheavals in- ASTANA – Figures show there Parking Spaces as cluding the global drop in oil pric- are 252 cars for every 1,000 people es and devaluation of the rouble in Kazakhstan. The data was com- and tenge. piled by PricewaterhouseCoopers According to Tengrinews, Ford and made public by the company’s Mini-Parks Kazakhstan Regional Sales Direc- Kazakhstan Director of Consul- tor Mikhails Kvetnis is confident tancy Services in automotive and By Michelle Witte logistic fields Shalkar Nurtleuov the nation’s new car market is sta- during the third Mechanical En- ble and showing growth year by ASTANA – In connection with a gineers of Kazakhstan forum in year. project to promote Car Free Days Astana. “The market grew by 24 percent in Almaty, the UNDP and its Glob- “The pool of automobiles in in 2014 against 2013, for example, al Environmental Facility (GEF) Photo credit: eve.com.mt Kazakhstan makes up 4.4 million and it has grown by 17 percent in held a festival dedicated to find- you to enjoy pastry, sit in a chair, the first seven months of the cur- ing creative ways to use parking units. The growth rate of cars is tion and proximity to Russia as the development of the mechanical have a chat, play games, ride a bike ahead of population growth rates. rent year,” he said. spaces in the city. – to dedicate one day to take care primary reason. engineering sector, wrote Ten- Similar optimism was expressed “Almaty designers, artists and There are 252 cars for every 1,000 “People rushed to Russia for cars grinews. of the city, to stop and breathe the people in Kazakhstan now … there by Renault Director of Kazakhstan young architects used parking and this index increased exactly in “We are now seeing the dynam- scent of September after a morning is a big enough potential in Ka- Sales Sergey Kuzmin. spots to organise so-called ‘par- rain and to take a walk,” the UNDP the northern regions,” he said, add- ics of the outflow of Kazakhstan zakhstan for the share of new cars “Renault started to work in the klets’ – mini-zones for recreation reported. ing that enormous potential can buyers from Russia to the domes- per capita to increase,” he said, ac- Kazakhstan market when new car – where citizens could rest and The parklets created for Parking cording to a Tengrinews report on still be seen in the South Kazakh- tic market, because the Russian sales sufficiently increased in the see for themselves how the urban Day were chosen for their locations Oct. 1. stan and Kyzylorda regions as the rouble is not discordant in relation country, reaching 165,000 new space could be changed in just one near sidewalks, cafes and small Almaty, Astana and the North number of cars per capita is still to the tenge and there is no longer cars per year. Despite a series of day,” the UNDP said about the shops in order to emphasise the Kazakhstan and Pavlodar regions low despite the very high popula- any sense in going to Russia,” he economic troubles in the state, we project in an article on the organi- mission of the campaign: to remind lead in the number of cars per tion density. said, adding citizens are already are very optimistic and plan to in- sation’s website. people that parking spaces are capita. The growth in the northern Speaking about the share of oriented towards domestic car- crease sales in the next five years,” The project, which is also sup- common areas of city citizens, not regions and cities increased in the imported and domestic car sales, makers. he said in an Oct. 9 interview dur- ported by the akimat (city admin- the private property of motorists, last year, noted Nurtleuov, point- Nurtleuov noted domestic carmak- Representatives of official Ka- ing the Third Astana International istration) of Almaty, is intended the UNDP said. They noted that ing to the area’s geographic loca- ers are interested in seeing further zakh car brands made projections Auto Salon (AIAS 2015). to demonstrate the inefficiency of the campaign also attracted media using city space for parking cars, attention and is generating stories. according to a UNDP article about The project was supported by stu- the event, by showing alternative dents from the city’s universities as uses for parking spaces. well as small businesses in Almaty. Public coordinator of the cam- The UNDP is in the last stages of Chevron, KazMunayGas Partner to Enhance paign and landscape architect at the 2011–2015, $81 million City of the Gorod Projects Laboratory Ka- Almaty Sustainable Transport pro- terina Novoselova said, “The pur- ject funded by the UNDP/GEF, the pose of the Parking Day is to show European Bank for Reconstruction Kazakhstan’s Technical Capabilities that the city is a common space and Development, the Almaty city seismic, reservoir and well pro- including Tengiz and Karachaga- on the programme saying, “The for all of us and how the vast ter- government and the World Bank By Arsen Nurzhanov ductivity technologies, as well nak. Eurasia Business Unit is extreme- ritories occupied by vehicles could to reduce the growth of transport- as core analysis technologies and In 2015, 19 KMG operations ly pleased to partner with KMG turn into parks, cafes and recrea- related greenhouse gas emissions KMG delegation visiting the methodologies. specialists visited Chevron’s Mid- and its experts to further enhance tion areas for our citizens. This in the city while also improving ETC laboratory in Richmond, Cal- Chevron also sponsored KMG’s Continent Business unit in Mid- KMG’s technical capabilities.” campaign is a small drop in peo- urban environmental conditions. ifornia Scientific Research Institute of land, Texas, participating in in- He added, “Chevron believes ple’s consciousness, an attempt to The project notes that Kazakh- Since the start of its operations Production and Drilling Technol- tensive overview sessions on rod this workforce development pro- demonstrate to the citizens that our stan is the largest greenhouse gas in Kazakhstan in 1993, Chevron ogy by purchasing “INTERSECT” pump design and optimisation and gramme will enable KMG special- city is communal and we’re able to emitter in Central Asia, and that has continuously invested in de- fill it with useful content,” accord- the country’s transport sector is the veloping and training its local next generation reservoir simula- visiting Chevron operated fields ists to leverage Chevron’s experi- tion software. This advanced tech- and local service companies that ence to enhance their base business ing to the UNDP story. fastest-growing source of carbon workforce to meet the increasing Manager of the City of Almaty nology allows research teams to support its operations. operations and develop expertise in dioxide emissions, with Almaty’s demands of Kazakhstan’s oil and Sustainable Transport Project Ye- simulate large, complex reservoirs Frank Cassulo, EBU deputy production optimisation to increase ground transport providing a sig- gas industry. Together with its lena Yerzakovich told The Astana and highly heterogeneous systems, managing director commented oil recovery.” nificant share. The overall project partner, Kazakhstan’s national oil Times that “Almaty has nice streets aims to improve the management of and gas company KazMunayGas with greenery and sidewalks but all public transportation and air quality (KMG), numerous programmes this space is not distribute between in Almaty, build capacity in Almaty have been developed to improve all street users equally, and pedes- to holistically plan and implement the capacity of local companies trians and cyclist have not enough improvements in the efficiency and and specialists, including train- space or are locked out by parked quality of public transport, build ing, delivery of new technologies cars. … Our partners and pedes- capacity to holistically plan and and assistance to purchase techno- trian walking around supported the implement integrated traffic man- logically advanced equipment and idea of sharing space for some al- agement measures in Almaty City software programmes. ternative activities and highlighted and to raise awareness and increase As part of the technology de- problems with transport-related air knowledge of sustainable transport, velopment programme, in 2014, pollution.” according to the UNDP. a group of 13 specialists from More than 60 cyclists and 1,000 According to a Tengrinews re- KMG and its subsidiaries visit- pedestrians took part in the event, port in November of last year that ed Chevron Energy Technology according to the UNDP, taking cited UNDP data, only 30 percent Centre (ETC) offices and its lab- pictures in parklets, talking and of all journeys in Almaty are taken oratories in Houston, Texas and relaxing. Alesya Nugayeva, one using public transport. Meanwhile, Richmond, California. During of the pedestrians who dropped motorised transport accounts for the visit, they were introduced by the event, said, “For me it was more than 80 percent of urban air to ETC’s worldwide technology the first experience of successfully pollution in the city, according to portfolio and engaged in discus- combining something dynamic the report. They forecast a 75 per- sions on developing organisa- and something static: the speed of cent increase in air pollution by tional capability, technology de- passing cars, people hurrying to 2023 should the amount of carbon livery models, i-field (Integrated work and the dangling green oasis dioxide emissions rise from 2.65 Field) Upstream Workflow of calm in the midst of a city cen- million tonnes in 2012 to 4.99 mil- Transformation, next-generation KMG delegation visiting the ETC laboratory in Richmond, California. tre with its smiling people inviting lion tonnes. East Kazakhstan State Technical University Contributes to Development of Technical Professionals By Yerbolat Uatkhanov made many contributions to the sional accreditations in industrial ed at Bagration, a major ranch in school. companies within the region. The East Kazakhstan. A workshop with ASTANA – Kazakhstan is work- In the difficult years of the results of course work and gradua- a high-precision plasma-arc metal ing on industrial and innovative 1990s, EKSTU didn’t strive tion papers are implemented by the cutting and coating process using development, but that develop- merely to survive, but became companies. a Kawasaki robot was established ment is impossible without a high- one of several Kazakh universi- EKSTU has a well-developed under a corresponding university ly-qualified technical staff. ties providing multi-specialty scientific-innovative infrastructure project. Technology and automatic East Kazakhstan State Techni- education. At the time, the uni- and united technological chain, press are currently being designed cal University (EKSTU) in Ust- versity had 23 specialties, six of enabling it to realise projects from for nuclear fuel shaping and an ex- Kamenogorsk, one of the oldest which were unique to the young idea to production in fields such as perimental robot has shown excel- universities in the state, is working state. By1993, 17 scientific labo- metallurgy, advanced processing lent results. jointly with major local industrial ratories, three regional scientific of natural resources, alternative EKSTU management decided companies. A very effective and centres and one experimental area energy, nanotechnology and new to use the best practices of the modern university, it provides en- were operating. types of materials, machine con- gineering and technical staff for For many decades, the univer- struction, instrument engineering world’s foremost universities and the country. sity has had excellent connections and automation of manufacturing chose four which have similar The major academic centre of The EKSTU main building. with the major industrial com- activities, mathematic modeling focus areas: Nazarbayev Univer- the East Kazakhstan region, EK- panies of the region. Such close and information and communica- sity, Tomsk Polytechnic Univer- STU was included in the list of the IT and business, comprised of 22 development needs of the East cooperation makes training very tions technologies, architecture sity (Russia), Curtin University 10 best universities of the state, academic departments with 84 Kazakhstan region industry and effective, because companies can and new construction technology. (Australia) and Otto von Guericke training highly-qualified special- educational programmes, includ- became a critical necessity for stipulate what specialists they need Many university projects have University (Germany). All are of- ists for the second stage of the state ing 41 specialties for bachelor’s engineering and technical staff. and graduates can translate their succeeded and are used in prac- ficial strategic partners of EKSTU, programme of industrial and inno- degrees, 36 for master’s degrees In 2005,the university was re- knowledge and skills into practice. tice. The development of innova- which concluded corresponding vative development. and seven for PhDs. named for its the first rector, As a result, all 86 academic de- tive biotechnology for production cooperation contracts with them The university has three facul- Established Aug. 5, 1958, EK- Daulet Serikbayev, a World War partments organise their practical of biologically-active additives for and uses their best practice in its ties, engineering, geoscience and STU was foundedto fill the rapid IIveteran and great scientist who trainings, laboratories and profes- cattle and poultry was implement- own operation. 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won prizes and awards at [differ- ent] competitions,” she said. Konovalova added that Nur Nation’s Charitable Organisations Attempt Alem Kazakhstan was conceived with the concept of promoting the country’s philanthropic culture. to Boost Philanthropic Culture “I would like to add that be- fore launching our foundation, we By Dmitry Lee ents as well as surgeries conducted choosing the best way to help the made it our mission to develop a by foreign doctors in Kazakhstan.” kids,” it states. culture of philanthropy in Kazakh- ASTANA – There are thousands “Except for the President [Naz- The public charitable foundation of charity funds in Kazakhstan, stan. Under the chosen mission, we arbayev], I don’t know any other Nur Alem Kazakhstan is another tried to scatter the grain of good- but none is receiving enough aid ‘generous’ high official. There are example of a thriving philanthrop- from those who are prosperous. To ness by our example, to show the some who help by other means; ic cultural society, according to its public the needs of children and encourage citizens to share, a new for instance, Mazhilis Member president Natalya Konovalova. bill was drafted in March which try to engage others. We tried to Maulen Ashimbayev, Secretary of “Thanks to the state support of stipulates a tax decrease for those raise the moral and spiritual level State Gulshara Abdykalikova and the employment and social pro- who give to charities, but charity of society in our country, because Kazakhstan’s Prosecutor General grammes, they are important and organisations are not too hopeful the foundation for the future was Askhat Daulbayev,” she said. play a huge role in the existence of about its ramifications. in our hands and in our actions. “The new bill won’t be effec- The website outlined the soci- our organisation. Since our found- Our task is to unite the people of tive for the development of philan- ety’s purpose and concerns. ing, we have collaborated with our peace-loving country, continu- thropy [culture] in Kazakhstan,” “The main objective of our fund government agencies, acting as ing the traditions established by said Aruzhan Sain, head of Mercy is to be a ‘communication link’ sponsors and seeking opportunities many generations. And the name Volunteer Society, as quoted at between those who want to help among the population of the city of of the fund Nur Alem Kazakhstan the time by Tengrinews.kz. “The and those who are in need. Some- Astana. For example, we have es- was chosen with an ulterior motive document stipulates awards, but it times people want to be helpful tablished very warm relations with – a patriotic character and most would be more useful if we used Mercy Voluntary Society and, most importantly, to have the the Sandyktau orphanage No. 3 in importantly – faith in the people of other methods. For instance, if an opportunity to help: with money, the Akmola region and they always the country!” she said. services or with their hands or pro- greet us like family. The orphanage individual spends up to five per- officials could make a more con- been paid for, including multiple Mercy Volunteer Society fessional knowledge. But many of is located in the forest area of the​​ Phone: +7(727) 267 66 46, cent of earnings on charity, he or certed effort. surgeries for some children. “The she would be exempt from taxes on them simply do not know how they Sandyktau village, 400 kilometres 250 12 83 “Thanks to the efforts of many amount for paid surgeries from transportation … But at this point can realise their potential. Often it from Astana. Every year we visit E-mail: miloserdie2006@ram- we don’t need this bill … We don’t people and organisations in differ- 2007 to 2015 is $10,782,795. This happens that a person needs some- the talented children engaged in bler.ru have anything to attract business- ent ways, we helped 1,304 children amount does not include surgeries body’s help when he or she does artistic activities, local history and Nur Alem Kazakhstan men except for moral satisfaction.” from all regions of our country,” where funds have been transferred not know where to go and what to tourism. There are lots of great Phone: +7(7172) 35 41 20 Sain, however, feels that high she said, and 1,819 surgeries have straight to the accounts of the par- do. We are happy to help you in athletes among the kids, who have E-mail: [email protected] Newly-Launched Almaty Public Transport Introduces Acts of Kindness New Electronic Ticketing System system will allow the system to not aware of the new ticketing sys- purchased, as well as online and By Julia Rutz track its buses. tem. with the help of special QIWI ter- Action Brings Hope “The system has been already “We have realised sales of 1,300 minals. ASTANA – Starting from Oct. put into operation, as well as a transport cards in 500 different There are two types of cards: for 1, Almaty city public transport special traffic control service. news-stands in one day. With time, those who have no exemptions and has been operating an electronic Those companies that don’t com- we plan to increase the number to for socially vulnerable citizens. The for Better Society ticketing system for passengers, ply with the prescribed schedule 2,000 cards,” said General Direc- second type of cards are planned to reported Tengrinews.kz. The sys- will be penalised. The administra- tor of Transport Holding of Almaty be distributed for free at schools, in your opinion, deserve to be tem utilises different types of Onai tion of motor pools has to control City Serik Zhumabekov. universities and colleges starting By Kseniya Voronina mentioned for their kindness and cards and validators for checking. the process; however, if they are One ticket costs 400 tenge from Oct. 5. In order to get such willingness to make this world a (US$1.50). The price includes a a card, pensioners have to request “Do good things and post them little better. We are going to en- on social media” is the motto of There are two types of cards: for those trip fee – 80 tenge (29 cents), as them in special departments for so- courage our participants by estab- well as the caution money – 320 cial protection in their district. Acts of Kindness, a social action lishing special categories,” added programme presented Oct. 6 in who have no exemptions and for socially tenge (US$1.20), which can be It was also decided by the Al- Omarova. Astana. Initiated by the National then returned in case a passenger maty city akimat (city administra- The Naimi.kz project, one of the vulnerable citizens. The second type of cards Volunteer Network and supported wants to return the card and can tion) that veterans and people over initiators and a participant in the by the Seventh TV channel, or- are planned to be distributed for free at show a voucher. Replenishment is 75 years of age don’t have to pay action, provides free assistance ganisers believe the measure will possible in the places cards can be for the transport ticket. with home repair for socially-dis- help them achieve several goals schools, universities and colleges starting advantaged citizens. at once: helping those in need, “This month we have completed from Oct. 5. spreading the word about citizens’ repairs for three pensioners. How- acts of kindness and increasing the ever, the number of requests is still amount of positive content in the Passengers trying to use cash for not able to do that, we will con- media. pretty low,” said Naimi Executive city transportation will be given “During these difficult times Director Erlan Esemseitov. sider the issue of contract termi- one warning. It will be explained when we face more negative Kazakh celebrities were among nation with such an unreliable to passengers where they can ac- than positive content every day, first activists to support the cause. motor pool,” said Ilyin. Iliyn has simple acts of kindness made by Actor and head of the Astana quire the card they need and how since resigned his post and has ordinary Kazakh citizens living Zhastary Youth Resource Centre to use it. The Almaty subway will been replaced by a different of- from Aktau to Ust-Kamenogorsk Anuar Nurpeisov stressed the im- join the new ticketing system be- ficial. can inspire people to do good portance of the action, noting how fore the end of this year. One of the current problems deeds more often. That is why we “truly touched” he was earlier this According to Deputy Akim remains the lack of places where have launched the social prize for year when he read about the ways (Mayor) of Almaty Yuri Ilyin, the Onai cards can be purchased, as kindness in Kazakhstan and we people united to help flood victims introduction of the transport card owners of some news-stands are call on you to expose your own in the Karaganda region. or other people’s good deeds and “People didn’t just express share them with us on our web- kind words, but really helped site or post them on social media by bringing food, warm clothes platforms like VKontakte and and building materials and col- Afghan Scholarship Experts Discuss Facebook in the form of a pho- lecting money. Such happenings to or video message,” said Na- give us hope that our society is tional Volunteer Network expert able to support others during the Zhanara Omarova. hard periods we all experience Student Emerges as Hero Challenges of Trilingual The planners noted one of the once in a while. Let this story be main obstacles in promoting the the proof that kindness does exist initiative is the question of moral- and will continue existing. Tell ity, as it is usually not acceptable the world about good things hap- in Almaty Tram Accident Education System pening by sharing them on social to “boast” about doing kind things Continued from Page B1 Continued from Page B1 tive cooperation among the gov- networks and don’t forget to put or helping others. ernment, society, business, scien- the hashtag #DoGoodThings,” he “We understand that. After The university will send a letter Educational policy and effec- tific and expert communities. The all, people do not do good deeds said. to his parents, thanking them, he tive methodology must be based group promotes the values of civil for the public and therefore feel Applications for participation said. One of the university’s mis- on scientific data and not personal society and cultural political dia- ashamed writing about them. We can be submitted until Nov. 10. sions is to instill a sense of empa- experience.” logue, according to its website. focus on Western public charita- The list of participants will be pub- thy in their students, and a desire to The idea of trilingual education ble actions and flash mobs which lished Nov. 13, followed by public help people. “[Yousefi] acted like also garnered positive feedback, generate so much positive energy voting through Nov. 19. The gala a true future doctor,” Akanov said. however. Senior educator of the Sariyeva: “I that other people start joining award ceremony will take place Khiuaz Sazanbayeva, one of the National Institute of Qualifica- think the policy the initiative. Another option is Nov. 20 and be aired Nov. 27 on passengers, spoke to Tengrinews tion Upgrades for the managing to write about other people who, the Seventh TV channel. about what happened. “We were and scientific staff of the Kazakh of trilingualism shocked and confused [afterward], education sector Kulpash Sariyeva will open up new and we did not even ask his last Tengrinews.kz. Photo credit: used the Daryn scientific-practical name. I found him and came to the Basharat Khan Yousefi, the Afghan centre as an example of the system. opportunities.” university to say how thankful I am student who became a hero for stop- “Children in these schools speak for saving our lives. Allah helped ping a runaway tram in Almaty. Kazakh, Russian and English well,” In August, Minister of Science us, and he saved us. We could be sian languages. I am proud that she said. and Education Aslan Sarinzhipov dead. He tried so hard to open driv- he overstepped his personal fears “I think the policy of trilingual- announced the Kazakh educa- er’s cabin, he risked his life. I am and showed sympathy for the old ism will open up new opportuni- tion system will undergo major amazed by his bravery,” she said. It men and women and children who ties. I would like to note that the changes until 2020, with subjects appears to be other passengers who remained in the runaway tram. He representatives of the Ministry of like Kazakh literature, history and have reported the story of the stu- could have jumped, but instead he Education and Science are intro- geography to be taught in Kazakh. dent’s heroism, not Yousefi himself. did everything for other people. I ducing this methodology not be- High school informational tech- Of the university’s newest hero, believe that he will make a great cause it was someone’s ambition, nology, physics, chemistry and Akanov told Tengrinews, “He is doctor and a very good man.” but because it has been tested and biology will be taught in English, actively involved in the public life One woman was seriously in- tried scientifically,” said Sariyeva. while elementary school students of the university, and he has great jured in the accident and remains CIPD is an organisation with a will learn Kazakh and Russian command of Kazakh and Rus- in hospital. mission to foster open and effec- from first grade. B6 Nation&Capital Tourism&EXPO 2017

Wednesday, october 21, 2015 EXPO 2017 Logo to Mark Air Astana Aircraft Fleet By Julia Rutz campaign to promote the exhibi- of partnership with Air Astana, tion in international markets. The said Astana EXPO 2017 public Astana EXPO 2017 company Air Astana business network cur- relations department head Sergei Chairman Akhmetzhan Yessimov rently includes more than 40,000 Kuyanov. (L) and Air Astana President Pe- agents and passengers traveling “EXPO 2017 has several ulti- ter Foster. with the airline during the exhi- mate goals, one of which is the The first EXPO 2017 logo has bition period will be able to visit development of tourism in Ka- been emblazoned on the fuselage EXPO 2017 for free. zakhstan. We expect more than of an Embraer 190, the result of The exposition will be dedi- 2 million tourists to come and a memorandum of cooperation cated to green energy, including this is an achievable number. between Astana EXPO 2017 and energy consumption issues as The Astana EXPO 2017 national Air Astana, the largest national carrier in Kazakhstan. The sign- well as the use of energy-effi- company has already signed sev- ing ceremony was held Aug. 17 cient technologies. According to eral agreements with the world’s with the participation of company Foster, one of Air Astana’s main largest tour operators, which are president Peter Foster and Astana goals continues to be the ques- ready to start sales of tours to EXPO 2017 company Chairman tion of reduced emissions into Kazakhstan in 2017. They will Akhmetzhan Yessimov. the atmosphere. During the Par- offer package tours, such as vis- All 30 aircraft in the fleet are is-Le Bourget Air Show in June, iting the exhibition and Burabai expected to be marked. The avia- Air Astana announced it will resort or Almaty city,” he added. tion company is the official car- purchase an A320neo airbus to Kuyanov also noted the com- rier of the coming exhibition and reduce emissions by 15 percent. pany is waiting for other con- is also an official partner of the The aircraft branding is an im- tracts with several national com- event. portant step to further develop the panies to be concluded soon and Starting next year, the partners expo project and also marks the join the EXPO 2017 promotion will begin implementing a joint beginning of the practical means project. BIE Secretary-General Inspects EXPO 2017 Preparations, Expresses Confidence in Project that was discussed with the Ka- crisis,” the BIE secretary-general to demonstrate their professional will be held on Nov. 18 and 19, at a meeting with Loscertales on By Aiman Turebekova zakh authorities, the organisers of said. skills, he said. They will get ac- Zhoshybayev said. At that meet- Oct. 7. the exhibition,” Loscertales said at According to Loscertales, the cess to advanced technologies that ing, the technical issues of where “Kazakhstan is ready to contrib- ASTANA – International Ex- the Central Communications Ser- leadership of the Astana EXPO can be used for the development of to place national pavilions and ute its efforts for the success of the positions Bureau (BIE) Secre- vice briefing on Oct. 7. 2017 national company “has taken Kazakhstan. the specific contracts signed by exhibition,” he said. Idrissov also tary-General Vicente Loscertales all measures for the realisation of “Up to today, 48 countries and national expo commissioners will familiarised Loscertales with the expressed satisfaction with prepa- He also stressed that the period the exhibition due to the optimised 10 international organisations have be discussed in detail. He also basic themes of President of Ka- rations for EXPO 2017 in Astana of organising and holding the expo structure of the company and officially confirmed their partici- noted that an agreement between and confidence in the ongoing zakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev’s was coinciding with a time of budgeting measures.” pation. The schedule of attracting the government of Kazakhstan recent speech at the 70th UN work on the event during an in- economic difficulties around the “I am confident that we will participants holds. It allows us to and the BIE describing privileges General Assembly session, during spection visit by the BIE to the world, and that the theme, Future achieve all the targets, and that achieve a balance of mixed [both and preferences for foreign part- which the Kazakh leader invited Kazakh capital. Energy, would help with resolving the expo will be a huge success. I developed and developing] econo- ners in EXPO 2017 is ready for “Until now, the preparation has the crisis. will share my views with the 168 mies [that will be represented at signing and expected to be signed all the nations of the world to par- been conducted on two parallel di- “Now we are facing a crisis re- member states of the Internation- the exhibition,” Expo Commis- in the near future.Foreign Minis- ticipate in EXPO 2017 and pro- rections: construction and promo- lated to the price of oil, gas and al Expositions Bureau,” assured sioner and First Deputy Minister ter of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov posed establishing an international tion. Now, it is important to look other traditional fuels. This makes Loscertales. of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan said he appreciated the support centre for the development of at all this in general. We are no the theme of the expo even more He also highlighted the poten- Rapil Zhoshybayev said at the of the BIE in expo preparations green technologies and investment longer in the planning phase, we important and relevant to current tial scientific impact of the project. same briefing. and discussed the work Kazakh- projects in Astana under the aus- are going to the finish line – at the challenges, because it can offer EXPO 2017 is a good opportu- The second meeting of interna- stan has done to attract partners pices of the UN based on EXPO stage of finalisation of everything new methods for overcoming the nity for young Kazakh specialists tional participants of EXPO 2017 and promote the expo’s theme 2017 premises. Kazakh Ski Resorts among Most Popular Winter Destinations in CIS Uzbekistan now serve as public By contrast, the most affordable By Julia Rutz resorts for the winter recreational appeared to be Logoysk and Sili- activities of Russian tourists. chi, where a guest will spend only It will soon be time to hit the Free communications, the ab- $47 dollars for a similar stay. slopes and among Russian tourists, sence of visa requirements, suffi- Shymbulak is located in the pic- Shymbulak Ski Resort tops the list cient service, beautiful nature and turesque Medeo Valley, which is of most popular destinations in affordable prices make Kazakh re- also known as the home of the high- the Commonwealth of Independ- ent States (CIS) and neighbouring sorts attractive places for the aver- est outdoor skating rink in the world. countries, reported Tengrinews.kz. age Russian tourist. The beautiful resort is surrounded by Russians traveling in CIS coun- In addition to Shymbulak, the woods and is just a few kilometres tries view the Kazakh resort near complete list of such resorts in the outside the city. The area offers a Almaty as the perfect destination CIS countries includes Cahkadzor wide variety of slopes, from simple, for winter holidays, according to (Armenia), Logoysk (Belarus), gentle hills suitable for beginners to the online hotel booking service Karakol (Kyrgyzstan), Gudauri those with a 45-degree angle for pro- Oktogo.ru. The rating is based on (Georgia), Bukovel (Ukraine), Ba- fessionals and daredevils. data collected and the early res- kuriani (Georgia), Altai Alpes (Ka- The ski lifts are unavailable until ervations for the upcoming New zakhstan), Chimgan (Uzbekistan) Oct. 30 because of the preparation Years’ holidays from Jan. 1-10. and Silichi (Belarus). work and technical inspection to Altai Alpes, located in East Ka- Shymbulak, which according to be executed before the new sea- zakhstan, is also included on the list Oktogo.ru has the best transport son. This year will present two of the one-time Soviet Union’s most communication, is also recognised tracks: the blue one for beginners popular ski resorts. Former profes- as the most expensive ski resort and black one for professionals. sional sports complexes included on the list. A one-day visit, with a The measure is designed to ease in the rating in Armenia, Belarus, modest hotel room, dinner and ski the orientation and make skiing Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine and pass, will cost a visitor about $95. more enjoyable for all guests. B7 Nation&Capital Sports

Wednesday, october 21, 2015 Golovkin Continues KO Streak by Stopping Lemieux in Eighth Round Golovkin, promising this time to of the familiar “cat and mouse By Dmitry Lee show some hard punches resulting game.” The Kazakh showed some in a different outcome. The Cana- of his defensive skills, although he ASTANA – Gennady “GGG” dian, however, found himself in a didn’t need them, and he stuck to Golovkin stopped David Lemieux trap after the first round, as the Ka- his game plan. (34-3, 31 KOs) in the eighth round, zakh carefully, patiently but surely In the fourth round, Golovkin Oct. 17, in front of a sold-out lured him into his snare. landed two massive clear rights crowd at Madison Square Garden What went wrong once the con- and Lemieux appeared shaken (MSG) in New York City. The win fident Lemieux stepped his foot in from that point forward. In the improved his record to 34-0-0 with the ring? Why did his self-assur- next round, the Canadian went 31 knockouts, 21 in a row. ance disappear after the first two If there are two words to de- down after a left-right-left combo scribe Golovkin’s fights, they rounds? that hit his liver. While on his knee, would be “unexpected surprise.” The boxing event ‘mismatch’ Golovkin landed another power That was the reaction of Briton rather than ‘match’ was preor- punch and only then was stopped Matthew Macklin in June 2013 dained and the heavy favourite and by the referee. He decided not to when he went down in the third his numbers at the end of the even- linger and went for “the punch,” round against GGG with one of ing were a clear confirmation of the but Lemieux was literally saved by the hardest hits ever to his liver, he prediction. The Kazakh connected the bell. admitted after the bout. on 280 of his 549 punches, or 51 As anticipated, Lemieux tried to Golovkin was also an unex- percent, according to Compu-Box, come back in the sixth round and pected surprise for Curtis Stevens, while Lemieux landed only 89 of connected a few punches, but his who was floored five months later 335 punches (27 percent). nose continued to bleed. In the sev- in round two of their encounter, Lemieux needed to find a way to enth, he couldn’t breathe well and in and his appalled reaction became a get close to Golovkin, but his at- the eighth the referee decided it was viral hit on Twitter. Golovkin later tempts looked like those of an am- enough beating and waved it off for admitted the American hit harder ateur, and Golovkin was quick to a technical knockout. As a result, than Lemieux, as quoted by box- take advantage of his opponent’s Golovkin has now combined the ingnews24.com. wide, exposing shots. As a result, World Boxing Association (WBA), The list goes on, but most impor- tors, today he sells out the 20,548- zakh, who undoubtedly had the room before the bout. Yet the box- the Canadian missed a number of World Boxing Council (WBC) and tantly he is unexpectedly becom- seat MSG and makes the 17 mil- support of his fans in the arena. er didn’t need any luck, as every- Golovkin’s jabs that eventually International Boxing Federation ing the most fearful, most thrilling lion people in his home nation get What caught the eye of millions thing he and coach Abel Sanchez added up to a nose bleed. Yet eve- (IBF) middleweight titles. and one of the biggest box-office up early on Sunday mornings to around the world, however, was planned prior to the match hap- rybody knows Lemieux is a slug- After the match, Golovkin called draws in the ring. If only two years chant “Gena! Gena! Gena!” a good luck wish by U.S. presi- pened that night. ger, everybody including those in out the winner of November’s ago Golovkin’s fights gathered The event was the first pay-per- dential candidate Donald Trump, Before the fight, Lemieux, 26, the GGG camp. This time, the team Canelo Alvarez-Miguel Cotto some two-three thousand specta- view fight for the 33-year-old Ka- who visited Golovkin in his locker claimed he had no fear facing picked a different strategy instead fight. Mixed Fortunes for Barys under Koreshkov Astana Motorsports season in the Continental Hockey Barys are currently playing in league’s leaders in terms of goals By Iliyas Omarov League (KHL). the western region of the KHL. scored, but they have also conced- In four of these matches, After meetings in Podolsk with ed most goals as well. Barys’ Ca- ASTANA – Astana Barys have Claims World Cup Barys won in regular time, in- HC Vityaz and in Moscow with nadian forward, Nigel Dawes, with now played eleven matches since cluding taking a victory in their Dynamo, the team travels to Slo- 14 goals is ranked second among by Dmitry Lee win the world championship,” said the resignation of the club’s first most recent away game on Oct. vakia and Croatia. the KHL’s best scorers this season. Berezovsky, who won the World ever home-grown coach, Yerlan 19 against HC Dynamo Mos- In 24 matches so far, Barys has On Oct. 20 former Barys Head ASTANA – Presidential Club Cup in 2008 along with his then Sagymbayev. The team is now be- cow, 2:1. In three matches Barys earned 29 points and is still placed Coach Andrei Nazarov has been Astana Motorsports won the recent teammate Artur Ardavichus in the Rally World Cup and the Oct. 3-9 ing led by acting head coach Yevg- either lost in overtime or in a 12th in the Eastern Conference. reappointed in hopes to improve same T2 category. Rally OiLibya of Morocco in the eny Koreshkov through its eighth shootout. The team is, as before, among the the current situation. The Federation Internationale de T2 category, the team’s press ser- l’Automobile (International Au- vice reported. A fifth place finish in the ninth tomobile Federation – FIA) Rally stage in Morocco lifted team crew World Cup consisted of 10 stages members Denis Berezovsky and in total. So far the races have taken Ignat Falkov to the top place in the place in Russia, the UAE, Qatar, Kazakhstan Loses to Netherlands, Egypt, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Po- standings. “Considering we missed two land and Morocco. The last stage days, it was important to cover the will be held in Portugal Oct. 22- Beats Latvia in Euro 2016 Qualifiers whole race from start to finish and 24. The Astana team has won in that was exactly what we did. This Russia, Hungary and Poland so far In the 33th minute, Georginio Islambek Kuat managed to score on Oct. 13 the Dutch yielded to the allowed Astana Motorsports to this year. By Dmitry Lee Wijnaldum scored the first goal to make it 1:2 for his team, but it Czechs 2:3, while Turkey beat Ice- of the game when he left-footed was too late. After 95 minutes of land 1:0. ASTANA – After trailing 0:2 from outside the box and nailed it play, the Dutch dominated with 61 The last time the Oranje failed to the Dutch during their game to the bottom right corner past 22 percent of ball possession and 15 to qualify for a major tournament on Astana Arena on Oct. 10, the year-old Kazakh goal keeper Stas attempts on goal. was the 2002 World Cup in South Kazakhs managed to score in the Pokatilov. For the Netherlands, the Oct. 10 last minute of added time to have a Korea and Japan. In the second half, Wesley Snei- game was important as the Dutch In the next fixture on Oct. 13 consolation goal. jder doubled the score in the 50th were on the verge of being ousted the Kazakh national team faced The game started in an aggres- minute to give the Netherlands a from the Euro 2016. With Iceland off against Latvia in Riga. The sive manner right from the first comfortable 2:0 lead and a well- and the Czech Republic already in minute as Yuri Logvinenko was controlled match against the hosts, the tournament, the Dutch needed Kazakhs fought for their first win shown a yellow card in the first and everything was according to the Turks to lose to the Czechs in Group A and to their satisfac- minute for a bad foul. Four minutes the plan the Dutch arrived with and beat the Kazakhs to keep their tion clawed it out with a goal in later, the Dutch struck back with a and in their minds they were root- hopes alive. And if the latter was the 64th minute, produced by Kuat foul of their own as Daley Blind ing for Turkey who played against checked on the agenda, the first again. With five points and a win took out Bauyrzhan Islamkhan the Czech Republic at the same task needed a miracle as that day against Latvia, Kazakhstan avoid- from his feet, who 10 minutes later time in Prague. Turks beat Czechs 2:0 in Prague. ed the last place in Group A and had to leave the field with an injury. In the last minute of the match, Yet the miracle didn’t happen as finished the qualifying games. Astana Women’s Hockey Team First Place Contender, Says Coach women are also being courted. In the camaraderie of playing on the a stick, when she was 12. Kris- been playing 17 years now so it’s By Michelle Witte addition to the professional team, team – and love the opportunity it tina Shanshina’s mother got her much the same!” the Tomiris 2 feeder team is being gives them to play “emotionally.” into hockey when she was 13. Her Millard says there still seems ASTANA – In two years, Asta- established for aspiring players, as “I have played sports since I mom likes hockey, she said. to be some stigma around being na’s professional women’s hockey well as teams for younger girls. was little,” said team captain Bul- Her mother may be unusual. a woman in a sport that calls for team, Tomiris, went from fourth Tebenkov, who has coached bul Kartanbayeva, a forward. “I “Women say it’s not a sport for wom- size and toughness. Tomiris trains place to second, and now, look- men since 2006, but only became tried different sports like football en,” all the players sigh when asked on the ice every day, she said, but ing ahead to the beginning of their a women’s coach three years ago, and other things, but I really liked how people react to their profession. wonders if there’s some stigma to third national tournament, coach out in three stages from November said he had to change his style of hockey in the end. It’s impossi- Men are really interested and ask lifting weights and getting “big.” Alexander Tebenkov says his team to May. The women of Tomiris, coaching a bit to work with wom- ble not to love it. I love hockey them lots of questions about the sport “Being a strong western woman is definitely a contender for first. who come mostly from Astana en. “Of course in the beginning, it because it’s a team sport, and be- and their team, they say. But women living in Astana, the local wom- In fact, he’d put them up against but include players from across was a little bit difficult, because cause it’s so emotional.” The highs in Kazakhstan? “‘How do you do it?’ en at work are interested in my the women’s national team, he told Kazakhstan and Russia, face off with men, you can just say what and lows of a game are intense, women always ask,” Khamimuldi- strength and power, the fact that The Astana Times during a recent against other women’s teams from you think. For girls, the whole and are expressed on the ice, she nova said. Even our friends support I train often, eat protein and lift interview. Almaty, Pavlodar, Rudny and Ust- approach should be different. But said. “You might get in a fight, but us, but they also say it’s something weights. But they certainly aren’t “I’m really proud of this team. Kamenogorsk. with time, we came to understand then you get a goal and the emo- they wouldn’t do, she said. in a rush to join me!” Millard said. They work really hard, and defi- The decision to create a women’s each other, and now it’s OK.” tions are completely different.” Laura Millard, who teaches There is something of a rush to nitely, they’re going to do well this team in Astana came from on high, He felt he had to learn to com- Defender Yulia Butorina was a physical education at Astana’s be associated with hockey, and with season,” he said. Tebenkov de- the coach said, part of the coun- municate differently, Tebenkov figure skater when she was invited Haileybury School, got involved Tomiris, however. “Astana is a hock- clines to name any particular stars, try’s wave of effort to improve its elaborated. “Sometimes as a coach, to join the hockey team. She says with the team through the English ey city,” said Butorina. This is both saying “Hockey is a team game, international athletic performance. you have to yell. With men, they she likes the teamwork of both Ice Hockey Association, she told good and bad. “Young women come and the whole team is a star.” With the 2017 Winter Univer- just take this as usual. For women, sports, but while figure skating The Astana Times on Sept. 30. to join the feeder team, Tomiris 2, The coach expects the next na- siade to be held in Almaty, the re- they get emotional, they might get was more feminine, she also likes “It isn’t as difficult as you may because it’s a trend, it’s fashion, be- tional tournament to begin in No- cent campaign to host the Winter teary.” The coach says he trained how hockey allows her to be more think, training with a team with cause men think it’s cool.” vember. Tomiris doesn’t play as Olympics, and major expenditures himself to act differently, even “emotional,” too. very little common language but For the professional players, part of an international league, as on the Astana football club and studying psychological books. Aizhar Khamimuldinova said hockey is hockey in any country. however, it’s something more. “For the men’s hockey team does, but other high-profile teams, Kazakh- The four women interviewed for she was fascinated by hockey as If the coach draws on the board, I us, this is our second family. It’s our in a nationwide tournament battled stan is investing in its sports, and this article like their coach, love soon as she learned how to hold understand what is happening. I’ve whole lives,” said Shanshina. B8 Nation&Capital capital Wednesday, october 21, 2015 Kazakh Capital Offers Array of Kid Friendly Venues Mimioriya Family Art and De- Saryarka Mall and Khan Sha- posted on notices throughout the By Yerbolat Uatkhanov velopment Centre at the Saryarka tyr Mall are famous for their en- city. Mall is a wonderful place to help tertainment. Visit the scary Ghost Schoolchildren’s Palace, a your child develop while hav- Busting Panic Room; enjoy Dino- ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s capital unique place in Central Asia, was ing fun. It is unique, as there are saur Park, travelling millions of is home to approximately 866,000 specially designed for the devel- no similar projects in the city. years to the Jurassic period; watch residents and last year was visited opment of children and young The centre, designed specially movies in an up-to-date cinema or by 642,100 tourists. Since each people. The beautiful building to develop children, is divided relax in a real tropical water world is equipped with the most up-to- figure includes a fair number of into three parts according to age. with sand from the Maldives Is- children, the question becomes, date facilities offered not only by Amusements Tree is for young- lands. After enjoying the sights, traditional clubs, but high-tech “what entertainment programmes sters of three to six and has huge have a lunch in the special chil- ones as well. In the Diplomatic does the city offer for them?” low branches with natural fruits dren’s café and fun in the amuse- Body Club, children can study Stolichniy (Capital) Park is an which they can easily reach. The ment park. ideal place to walk and relax with a area is also filled with a variety of Maxim Gorky State Russian Ac- six languages. In Craftsmen City, child while simultaneously boost- toys. Parents can either join their ademic Drama Theatre has excel- kids can choose any of 30 types ing his or her overall health. It is kids or relax, because professional lent plays for the younger set. Kids of athletic training and 20 groups surrounded by beautiful architec- and experienced babysitters are shouldn’t miss them: children’s to play musical instruments, draw, ture and has fascinating natural Dinosaurs Park Khan Shatyr. Photo credit: on hand. Sea Adventure, desig- plays are part of the culture in Ka- engineer and construct, sculpt, beauty. Have fun on amusements nated for those 6-12, has a huge zakhstan. dance, sing and try ballet, archi- such as roller coasters, merry-go- and Harmony, which does not its flowers, bushes and trees. Many sailing ship and octopus. Crafts- Capital Circus has gained a fine tecture and design, theatrical art, rounds, little trains and other en- have rides but is perfect for walk- paths are made of natural stone men’s Village is excellent for tap- reputation for its fascinating and public speaking, programming, tertainments. ing and bike riding. Rent bikes for and can lead you to amazing plac- ping into creative skills. Children entertaining shows. Clowns, tra- robotic science, model car con- Roam Presidential Park, situ- all members of your family and es and views of the left bank of the can choose among seven houses to peze artists, tumblers – the circus struction and ship modelling, web ated close to the Palace of Peace see the beautiful water canal with Yessil River. sculpt, bend, cook and draw. has it all. Showtimes and dates are design and carting. Seasonal Traditions Thrive French Digital WWI in the City, as Urban Kazakhs Exhibit Opens in Astana of memory,” said Ambassador development intended to reflect By Michelle Witte of France to Kazakhstan Fran- the multiplicity of experiences of cis Etienne, opening the exhibit. the war on different continents, Visit Sogym Markets ASTANA – A travelling digi- “Memory works over the long a statement on the exhibit ex- young horse – fat from the summer trucks packed with hanging lambs tal exhibition on World War I, plained. Information is provided By Michelle Witte term. It plays a strong and positive and autumn, to keep to eat through told The Astana Times that though “14–18,” organised by the French role in the construction and influ- on fronts from northern France the winter months. Sure, you can sogym purchases have started Institute, the Mission of a Centu- ence of nations. We are witnessing to the eastern front and perspec- ASTANA – Despite the gentle get meat from the markets all now, it is better to buy in Novem- ry after WWI and the Agency on today a marked return of national tives from within France as well temperatures of this early Octo- through the winter, but this fat fall ber, when the first snow falls. Teaching French Abroad (AEFE) memories, as evidenced from the as colonies of embattled countries ber, winter isn’t far from the minds meat is better, Kazakhs say, and by This is a profitable business, opened at the National Academic numerous commemorations re- are presented, as are the accounts of Astana residents. And despite buying in bulk, they save money. they say, and they get higher prices Library of Kazakhstan in Astana calling the importance of the First of companies at war, victims of the capital city’s growing number A colleague says he bought a in Astana. They get up at 3 or 4 on Oct. 15 with the participation World War.” occupation and others affected by of shops and restaurants stocked 142-kilogramme calf for about a.m. to drive from their village to of the French ambassador to Ka- The 14–18 exhibit uses digital the war. The exhibition, launched with food flown in from around 1,000 tenge (US$3.62) per kilo. Astana to sell their meat. Many of zakhstan. technology to share music, pho- in November 2014 in partnership the globe, many Kazakhs still fol- This is a third less then you would their customers will take the meat “This exhibition reflects the tos and videos about WWI. Built with Gaite Lyrique, the new Paris- low traditional preparations for the pay for smaller cuts of meat at the home and freeze it, but one woman strong mobilisation of the French chronologically, the exhibition ian institution responsible for pro- season of scarcity. One of these is market, he says, and a savings of vendor shakes her head at this. “I diplomatic network on the theme follows a deliberately scattered moting digital culture among the sogym: stocking away meat for about 70,000 tenge (US$253.81) salt it and make sausages,” she general public, has been shown winter. over the season in exchange for said. “Frozen meat isn’t as tasty.” in 100 countries. According to or- It is dark and surprisingly warm one early morning and a few hours Almas Alibekov, 27, and his ganisers, it will remain open in cit- at 6 a.m. Oct. 9, and though the of driving, haggling and butcher- family will get their sogym meat ies across Kazakhstan, including capital’s streets are empty, the ing. Sometimes, families who can’t delivered – his grandfather slaugh- Karaganda and Almaty, through grounds of the Alem market are afford a whole, well-fed horse on ters an animal for each of his three 2016. This is the first time the ex- jammed. Workers push trolleys their own (which can cost upwards sons and one daughter every fall hibit has been opened in Central stacked with carcasses, buyers mill of $2,000) or who don’t need that and sends the meat to them. The Asia. and haggle, butchers in waterproof much meat, will pool their money animals are raised especially for The 14–18 exhibition will sup- aprons jog through the crowds to share an animal. their meat, butchered on the fam- port actions that will take place with massive slabs of ribs slung Vendors outside the main market ily farm in Karaganda region and across the world to commemorate over their shoulders, hustling to stood around a motley collection sent in bags by train or occasion- significant dates during the war, weigh the meat on the industrial of vehicles containing more meat – ally by bus, to family members a organisers said in the statement on scales in the corners of the market one fancy refrigerated truck, a few few hours away. the opening. France will work with before taking inside to be butch- other standard uninsulated mod- When the meat arrives, the sec- veterans, schools and museums in ered more thoroughly. els and an old hatchback with an ond part of the sogym traditions Kazakhstan on other memorial The tradition is to buy a whole improbable stack of lambs in the start: sogym basy, or sharing the events, they said. animal – a whole calf or a whole back. Vendors standing near two bounty with kin. “Of course we Also attending the opening was organise parties when we get the Serge Barcellini, President of fresh meat,” Alibekov said in an in- Souvenir Français (The French terview Oct. 14. “We usually invite Remembrance), the association

our neighbours, and then our rela- Lise Barcellini. Photo credit: tasked with keeping the memories tives, and then our friends.” Meat President of Souvenir Français Serge Barcellini (L) and Ambassador of France of fighters for freedom and the rule will be set aside for these celebra- to Kazakhstan Francis Etienne in Astana at the opening of “14–18’’ in Astana. of law alive in France. tions; the rest will be separated out and labelled according to part and purpose, Alibekov said. “There’s a tradition, there’s a whole dif- ferent culture about [dividing the meat]. … My father writes down the names for the meat, organises it, and [stores] it.” The meat will be stored in the family’s two huge freezers, Alik- bekov said. He reckons most Ka- zakh families keep big freezers for exactly this reason – to hold precious meat through the winter months. City’s First Heated Bus Stop under Construction heated bus stops costs 10 million ported by infrared heaters with By Zhazira Dyussembekova tenge (US$36,400), says the same control sensors. According to the department. department, all of them will also ASTANA – Fifty-five of Asta- According to the department, be equipped with toilets. All bus na’s bus stops will be heated by bus stops will be made of welded stops will also have video surveil- the end of the year, according to steel box profiles with anti-corro- lance cameras connected to the the city akimat (administration). sion coating and will be lined with city’s common system and other The first heated bus stop will be tapes made of galvanised steel. sensors and air exchange inside the located at the intersection of Ka- They are designed to be vandal-re- bus shelters will be conducted by banbai Batyr Avenue and Dostyk sistant. The windows will be made natural ventilation. Street. “This is a place with alarge of aluminium frames with two lay- In addition, it is planned that flow of urban, suburban and ex- ers of tempered glass. they will be equipped with passen- press routes,” according to a state- The first heated bus stops will ger information systems. This sys- ment from the Astana Department appear in the spots with the great- tem involves the installation of in- of Passenger Transport and Auto- est number of passengers. There formation screens that will display mobile Roads, reports 7news.kz will be two types of bus stops with the arrival time of the buses. The The bus shelter is being pan- areas of 12 and 20 square metres. passenger information system will elled, electricity is being provided During the winter, the tempera- include the development of mobile and tiles are being laid. Each of the ture inside the stops will be sup- applications for smartphones.