+14° / +6°C Wednesday, april 27, 2016 No 8 (98) www.astanatimes.com Consolidation of Society Spanish FM Visits around Common Values in Focus Astana, Signs Green of Assembly of the People Session Bridge Partnership Charter García-Margallo also took part By Malika Orazgaliyeva in the Kazakh-Spanish Business Forum and visited Eurasian Na- ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of tional University named after Lev Foreign Affairs Erlan Idrissov and Gumilyov. Spanish acting Minister of Foreign Idrissov stressed that Spain Affairs and Cooperation José Ma- plays a special role in the context nuel García-Margallo y Marfil dis- of cooperation between Kazakh- cussed trade, the environment and stan and the European Union. The international issues during García- two sides agreed on close coopera- Margallo’s April 24-25 first offi- tion on implementation of the En- cial visit to Kazakhstan. hanced Partnership and Coopera- “Spain is one of the most reliable tion Agreement (EPCA) between strategic partners of Kazakhstan in Kazakhstan and the EU. Europe and in the world. Spanish Following the talks at the Ka- companies demonstrate activeness zakh foreign ministry, García- on the Kazakh market increasing civ- Margallo and Kazakh Minister of il society contacts, tourist flows and Energy Kanat Bozumbayev signed cultural exchange. There are many a document on Spain’s accession President Nursultan Nazarbayev (bottom centre) addresses over 1,500 attendees of the 24th Annual Session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan prospects for cooperation in the fields to the “Green Bridge” Partnership dedicated to the 25th anniversary of country’s independence on April 26, in Astana. of transport and logistics, agriculture, Charter which provides for the ex- By Kamila Zhumabayeva ed to the 25th Anniversary of the liament, heads of central executive media were among the participants, green economy, telecommunica- change of expertise and experience country’s independence. bodies, political parties, religious according to APK’s announcement. tions,” Idrissov said at a joint press in developing green economies. ASTANA – More than 1,500 Members and veterans of the as- associations, non-governmental or- The event was held on March 26 at briefing after the talks in Astana. Continued on Page A3 people participated in the 24th an- sembly from all regions, chairs of ganisations, university rectors, dip- the Palace of Peace and Reconcili- nual session of the Assembly of national and regional ethno-cultural lomatic missions of foreign states, ation in Astana. the People of Kazakhstan dedicat- unions, deputies (members) of Par- scientific and art intelligentsia and Continued on Page A2 Kazakhstan Supports EAMF Gathers Experts, Politicians Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation to Discuss International Agenda “The World. The 21st Century”, Nazarbayev has always been a member Dmitry Mezentsev, for- in Eurasia, Senate Chair Says By Zhanna Shayakhmetova and which he presented during the Nu- mer British Foreign Secretary Jack “Four officially recognised nu- Zhazira Dyussembekova friend of Afghanistan and a kind clear Security Summit in Wash- partner in the re-building of Af- Straw and Astana International By Aiman Turebekova clear powers and a number of un- Financial Centre Governor Kairat official nuclear states are located ASTANA – More than 400 dele- ington at the end of March 2016, ghanistan,” he said. Kelimbetov joined Karzai for the ASTANA – Kazakhstan supports in Eurasia, a place most prone to gates from more than 50 countries has an aim of eradicating the wars Karzai added Nazarbayev and first panel discussion devoted initiatives promoting inter-parlia- violent conflicts inflicting 200,000 and approximately 30 authorita- throughout the world. the Kazakh people gave 1,000 “Today, humanity is entering an scholarships to Afghan students to to issues of world economy and mentary interaction among Eura- human casualties every year. The tive speakers gathered here for sian countries, Chairman of Ka- era of unprecedented trial. What study in Kazakhstan. He also noted achieving peace. bloodiest wars in Syria, Iraq and the 13th Eurasian Media Forum zakhstan’s Senate Kassym-Jomart the new world and our common the significance of the President’s Mezentsev said the EAMF fo- Afghanistan, as well as millions (EAMF) on April 21-22. Issues Tokayev told the first meeting of future will be depends on each of recent initiative on global nuclear rum has become a major event of of refugees fleeing these countries related to the worldwide economic speakers of Eurasian countries’ us… Thanks to the common will, disarmament and asked all to join not only regional but also global have been affecting the whole con- crisis and its global consequences parliaments “Inter-Parliamentary this century must become the era in support of the manifest. importance. He stressed a world tinent. Situated in the heart of Eur- were discussed in panel sessions Cooperation for Joint Prosperity of the triumph of constructive As she greeted the participants, without war is better than a world asia, Kazakhstan has been deeply by prominent international politi- of Eurasian Countries in the 21st dialogue. The open discussion of Nazarbayeva noted the EAMF has with conflict and violence. concerned about these develop- cians, economists, journalists and Century” on April 19 in Moscow. world problems at the EAMF for a solid history and experience of “A man does not change even ments,” noted Tokayev, focusing public and political figures, as well The forum was initiated by Chair- finding a balanced solution will be though high technologies can make on the content of Kazakh President as representatives of media, politi- mutually fruitful dialogue. man of the State Duma of the Feder- an invaluable contribution to the “Our city is preparing to hold the world perfect. The current agen- Nursultan Nazarbayev’s Manifest cal and expert associations. da of the first session demonstrates al Assembly of the Russian Federa- “The World. The 21st Century,” EAMF organising committee peace movement,” she added. the EXPO 2017 exhibition and the tion Sergey Naryshkin and Speaker In his welcome speech, former guests will have the opportunity to that we should not forget how the which is presented as a roadmap chair Dariga Nazarbayeva deliv- level of oil prices changes. We un- of the National Assembly of the Re- for ridding the world of wars. ered a speech at the opening cer- Afghanistan President Hamid Kar- get acquainted with the impressive public of Korea Dr. Chung Ui-Hwa. Continued on Page A8 zai praised Nazarbayev’s peace- scale of the construction of the ex- fortunately saw how difficult it was emony on behalf of Kazakh Presi- to hold negotiations in Doha. We keeping efforts and expressed hope hibition centre, which will become dent Nursultan Nazarbayev. see that 30 billion barrels of oil per that this forum would be thought a new pearl of Astana… We are all “I believe that the Eurasian Me- day are not even a limit to OPEC. provocative but constructive. very different and sometimes have dia Forum has become one of the Today, production has significantly “Above all, I am happy to be in opposing views, but nevertheless, leading platforms for dialogue. increased and if there is no agree- The most topical issues of the Kazakhstan once again. The coun- almost every year we gather in the ment, if the economic, selfish inter- modern world are discussed, as try has a common culture with us. hospitable land of Kazakhstan. We est dominates in a number of coun- are a new paradigm of develop- This is the country that has helped learn how to hear and listen to each tries, it is necessary to understand ment and the future,” she read in us for the last 13 years and made other,” she said. why this is happening,” he said. the speech. a huge contribution to the devel- Russia’s Federation Council Nazarbayev noted the Manifest opment of the country. President Committee for economic policy Continued on Page A3 President Nazarbayev Urges Islamic World to Come up with Global Competitive Development Projects arbayev noted the 10-year action pro- member states are going through seeking a better life and protection By Malika Orazgaliyeva gramme in response to the challenges protracted conflicts and civil around the world. ASTANA – Kazakh President of the Muslim Ummah in the 21st wars and many parts of recently The world has many examples Nursultan Nazarbayev paid an of- century comes to an end this year. prosperous countries such as of Muslim countries where repre- ficial visit to Istanbul, Turkey April “The Muslim civilisation that Libya and Syria are in ruins, he sentatives of different religions and 13 to take part in the 13th session gave the world a galaxy of brilliant said. Iraq, too, is facing the con- cultural traditions live in peace and of the Islamic Summit Conference. thinkers, scholars and politicians sequences of war. The Islamic harmony, Nazarbayev reminded As part of the trip, he addressed the must present new global competi- world is approaching the danger- pointing to the example of Kazakh- summit, held bilateral meetings tive projects for development and ous threat of a Sunni-Shiite split. stan where representatives of 17 with King Salman of Saudi Arabia develop the principles, directions The creation of opposing mili- religions and more than 100 ethnic and Organisation of Islamic Coop- and objectives of the comprehen- tary blocks of Muslim countries groups make up a single peaceful eration (OIC) Secretary General sive strategy ‘Ummah moving is being floated. and stable nation. He noted the As- Iyad bin Amin Madani, and issued towards the 16th century [of the Nazarbayev stressed that today, sembly of the People of Kazakh- a joint declaration with President Muslim calendar],’” he said. at least 15 OIC countries are ex- stan (APK) serves as a success- Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey According to Nazarbayev, the periencing the full onslaught of fully developed national model of on what they called Islamic rap- main threats the Ummah cur- international terrorists. These are shared responsibility and support. prochement. rently faces come from internal the main reasons for the flow of In his speech at the summit, Naz- strife and conflicts. Eleven OIC millions of refugees and migrants Continued on Page A3 Read the full story on A5.

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NATIONAL President Briefed on Textile, Pharmaceutical news in brief Kazakhstan’s library stock will be fully digitised by 2020, said Minister of Culture and Sports Ar- Industries during visit to Shymkent ystanbek Mukhamediuly at a Sen- The project of Chimpharm con- planned to increase the volume of ate committee meeting, reported By Aiman Turebekova sists of four stages with a total value public procurement. primeminister.kz. He noted the of 14 billion tenge ($41.7 million), Using high-tech equipment and a project is being developed under ASTANA – Kazakh President the first of which, worth 5.8 billion strict monitoring system at all stag- the Digital Kazakhstan 2020 pro- Nursultan Nazarbayev was briefed tenge ($17.2 million), has already es of production in accordance with gramme. A network of virtual mu- on the work and products of a new been implemented. The project as a international standards helps pro- seums and museum collections, factory of Сhimpharm and textile whole will produce 350 million vi- duce high-quality products. Moreo- concert recordings and tangible company during a recent working als of injectable solutions, four mil- ver, implementation of this invest- and intangible historic and cultural visit to South Kazakhstan. lion packages of infusion solutions, ment project has created 500 jobs. heritage elements will be converted into electronic format by 2025. During his visit to Azala textile, 40 million bottles of antibiotics and Chimpharm with 125 years of its Mukhamediuly indicated the key the head of state was informed one billion tablets. history has recently been operating objective is to preserve and popu- about implementation of industrial The enterprise covers more than in the market under the Santo brand larise cultural heritage and create a development programmes in the 5 percent of the total pharmaceuti- name following the arrival at the competitive and recognisable cul- region, such as the investment pro- cal market of the country and pro- plant of Polpharma from Poland as tural product. The Ministry aims gramme “South” (free economic vides more than 50 percent of the an investor. Moreover, Kazakhstan for museums to become centres of zone) and the key indicators of the domestic production of medicines. has become a centre of manage- interaction and cooperation among functioning of light industry. Naz- Chimpharm produces over a third ment in the region of Central Asia research institutions, universities arbayev noted that the develop- of the drugs used in the framework of the largest Polish manufacturer and archives. As such, libraries will ment of the country’s production closed cycle of production from competitiveness. He stressed that of guaranteed drug support of the of pharmaceuticals, Polpharma serve to popularise and interpret and substitution of imported goods growing cotton to the finished the market for drugs is promising population. The plant produces Group, due to integration of Him- historic and cultural heritage in a are among the most important product, fabric, providing about and creates great opportunities for more than two hundred kinds of pharma and Polpharma in 2011. modern format. tasks of Kazakhstan’s economic 600 jobs. the company as the flagship of the medicines with a total cost of pro- Polpharma Group is among the top policy. At the factory of Chimpharm, domestic pharmaceutical industry 20 generic drug manufacturers in the duction exceeding 16.5 billion Kazakh schoolchildren are be- Azala textile began in 2012-2014 President Nazarbayev spoke with and the whole city. world with annual sales of approxi- tenge ($49.2 million) per year. The ing taught 3D printing technology, employees and congratulated them In turn, the workers thanked Naz- mately $1 billion. Polpharma Group’s under the State Programme of In- company’s products are exported reported Kazakh TV. A 3D printer portfolio includes about 600 products dustrial and Innovative Develop- on the opening of the plant, wishing arbayev for the attention paid to de- to Russia, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, was installed in one of the Naz- ment. The factory implements a successful development and high velopment of this sphere. Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. It is with another 200 in the pipeline. arbayev Intellectual Schools, where students are able to print any object in three dimensions with the help of different programmes. Teach- ers are sure such new technology Consolidation of Society around Common will help students not only better understand the subjects, but also develop engineering skills. Student Sanzhar Asyhbayev said the printer Values in Focus of Assembly of the People Session provides great opportunities, such as the ability to print spare parts for Continued from Page A1 stayed at a high level in any chal- unity of the Kazakh people,” the “School issues concern every precious at all stages of Kazakh- robots. lenges and at every period of the President said. family. Therefore, all positions stan’s future development,” he em- President Nursultan Nazarbayev independence. Its history is re- Basic spiritual values of Ka- must be heard. Unreasoned experi- phasised. Famous French sportsman and greeted everyone at the session and flected by all stages and concrete zakhstan people is reflected in ments are not permitted here, no- Among other speakers at the extreme sports lover Alain Rob- noted that unity among citizens results of the nation’s ascent,” he the document. According him, it body can be customised, we decide forum were delegates from the re- ert, also known as “Spiderman,” coming from more than 130 ethnic said. bounds together economy, politics, ourselves what we need,” said the gions, cosmonaut, athletes, repre- conquered the tallest building in backgrounds is one of the greatest Nazarbayev outlined adopting morality, belief, the country’s vi- head of state. sentatives of working professions Almaty on April 23. Robert has al- values of the country’s independ- Mangilik El (Eternal Nation) act as sion in the global world and will Nazarbayev also noted the Patri- and youth organisations, civil so- ready scaled numerous structures, ence. an important objective of the ses- bind many generations of Kazakh otic Act strengthened national val- ciety. All of them highlighted is- such as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai “Kazakhstan managed to pre- sion. people. ues such as common responsibility sues having effect on the country’s and Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala serve friendship - the main herit- “An important step – to adopt Nazarbayev also talked about of the authorities, society, and in- peace and stability, urging in many Lumpur. The Essentai Tower looks age (asset) of all generations of Mangilik El Patriotic Act as the changes in the country’s educa- dividual citizens over the home- cases to cherish them as the main small compared to the giants, but Kazakhstan’s people. By the will main document of this session will tion system. According to him, land’s security, development, and value of the contemporary Kazakh- prior to the ascent Robert was sure of the nation, a unique path of have to be done at this session. Our initiatives in the field of education, prosperity. stan. it won’t be easy. The 168-metre equal rights, unity and accord of nationwide idea Mangilik El is a including transition to a five-day “By adopting the Patriotic Act, The session concluded with the residential building is composed all ethnic groups in Kazakhstan new matrix of patriotic conscious week, trilingual education caused we build a strong bridge between formal adoption of the Mangilik El entirely of glass and metal and of- was elected. The Assembly of the of the Kazakh people ... Mangi- big debates in the country. How- what we really have in our lives Patriotic Act that will be available fers practically no way to cling onto People of Kazakhstan is the fruit lik El Patriotic Act is a capacious ever, poorly thought experiments and what is valuable to all of us, on Wednesday morning in Kazakh- its smooth surface. The sportsman of our independence and always unique programme of identity of are unacceptable, President stated. with what will be important and stan’s nationwide media outlets. climbed to the top using only suc- tion cups on his palms and special shoes with rubber soles.

Kazakh tourist routes are be- coming more and more popular, Broadband Internet to Reach 90 Percent with visitors from neighbouring countries tending to choose Alakol and Balkhash lakes and Borovoye Resort, reported Kazakh TV. A of Kazakh Students within Four Years travel and tourism exhibition held of such scope been transferred to spread implementation of new Distance learning and development President and an action plan for its in Almaty gathered more than 300 By Aiman Turebekova remote access. Over the past five knowledge and practices as well as of e-content will solve basic issues implementation, a current standard companies from 35 countries to years, there has been a massive in- alignment of all levels of students of small schools,” he highlighted. of education, has been updated. discuss tourism prospects. In 2015, ASTANA – In the next three-four formatisation trend in the world... and teachers. Sagadiyev also spoke about the More than 250 meetings and more than 200,000 foreign guests years, access to broadband internet Hundreds of respected colleges “It is important to implement it main directions of development of discussions were conducted, in- vacationed in Kazakhstan. Experts will reach 90 percent of students in and universities now offer online massively throughout the country. education and science system in the cluding sessions with high officials predict the number of tourists will Kazakhstan, Minister of Education courses, and we would be wise to We are able to increase the rate of framework of the state programme. from Israel, Great Britain, Latvia, increase this year by at least 20 per- and Science Yerlan Sagadiyev said take advantage of it. High-speed modernisation of educational pro- During his current position as a Hungary, Italy, the Organisation cent. Russian tour operators have recently at a Central Communica- internet will become the main cesses. We will provide possibili- minister of education, there were for Security and Cooperation in already booked the largest share of tions Service briefing on the State educational backbone of our infra- ties to our students and universities accepted several important docu- Europe, the Organisation for Eco- rooms in Kazakh resorts. Almaty Programme for Development of structure system,” Sagadiyev em- to integrate quickly into the educa- ments, such as the State Programme nomic Cooperation and Develop- tourism and foreign relations de- Education and Science in 2016- phasised. tional space, as do all OECD (Or- for the Development of Education ment, the World Bank, as well as partment head Timur Dyusengali- 2019 years. The minister stressed that this ganisation for Economic Co-oper- and Science in for 2016-2019 ap- local NGOs, journalists and public yev said the Russian market is es- “Never before has knowledge will ensure massive and wide- ation and Development) countries. proved by decree of the Kazakh figures. sential, noting many tourists prefer the region to enjoy eco-tourism, mountain climbing and various kinds of rafting.

Borovoye entered the top five Secretary of State: Bukeikhanov Substantiated most popular resorts in the Com- monwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries, according to Ka- zakh TV. The tourist service Travel. Idea of National Statehood Revival ru conducted a rating based on the said at the event, reported Kazin- and Saint Petersburg Forestry Insti- palatinsky Listok” in 1905. Four number of hotel and apartment By Kamila Zhumabayeva form. tute in 1894, faculty of economics. years later, he published a collec- bookings for this summer. The Senate Deputy and Writer’s Bukeikhanov was engaged tion of Kunanbayev’s works. rating shows Russian tourists, es- ASTANA – Prominent public Union of Kazakhstan Chairman in statistics, collaborating with “Kirgizy,” the 1910 book about pecially from the South Urals and figure and statesman, scholar, jour- Nurlan Orazalin, academician “Semipalatinskie Oblastnie Ve- the forms of national movement in East Siberia, come to the resort for nalist and ethnographer Alikhan and National Academy of Science domosti” and writing for other modern states, was his major po- healing water, clean air and Orien- Bukeikhanov devoted his vivid President Murat Zhurinov, Ka- newspapers like “Orenburgskii litical publication. tal cuisine. Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan and versatile life to liberating and zNU Rector Galimkair Mutanov, Listok”, “Semipalatinskii Listok”, From 1917-1920, Bukeikhanov is the leading destination in the CIS developing the Kazakh nation, said science, education and culture “Turkestanskie Vedomosti” (Tash- served as the Prime Minister of the states, followed by Lake Narach in Kazakh Secretary of State Gulsha- activists and the general public kent), “Stepnoi Pioner” (Omsk) Alash Autonomy (a Kazakh state Belarus. The list also includes the ra Abdykalikova. Her comments participated in the conference. and “Sary-Arqa” (Semipalatinsk). that existed during that time peri- Azerbaijani waters of the Caspian were made at a scientific confer- A documentary about the Alash He was also a contributor to “Si- od). In the national political scene, Sea and Lake Sevan in Armenia. ence dedicated to Bukeikhanov’s movement was screened, a book birskie Voprosy” and “Aikap,” the Bukeikhanov sided with “western- 150th anniversary held April 15 at exhibition about Bukeikhanov’s Kazakh socio-economic and litera- isers,” a group of 19th century intel- Kazakh banks will continue to ex- Al-Farabi Kazakh National Uni- life and work was conducted and ture magazine published in Troitsk lectuals promoting the idea of West- pand their ATM networks. The num-

versity (KazNU) in Almaty. odb-abai.kz Photo credit: a new issue of prominent publicist (a town in Chelyabinsk region) ern culture into the Kazakh steppe. ber of operating ATMs increased 6 “Alikhan Bukeikhanov substan- Alikhan Bukeikhanov Mukhamedzhan Seralin’s maga- from 1911-1915. Bukeikhanov Bukeikhanov married Yelena percent last year, reaching 8,500 tiated the need to revive the idea zine, “Aikap,” was presented. founded “Qazaq,” a Kazakh lan- Sevostyanova, the daughter of old units, according to Ranking.kz. of national statehood and outlined celebration of literature, language Born in the Semipalatinsk prov- guage newspaper, with prominent populist Yakov Sevostyanov, whom By the end of February, there were ways and methods to achieve this arts and publicism. There is a say- ince of the Russian Empire in Kazakh poets and writers Akhmet he knew from his work at “Stepnoi 9,246 ATMs in the state. The num- goal by heading the Alash Kazakh ing that the works of scholars and March 1866, Bukeikhanov was the Baitursinuly (editor in chief) and Krai” newspaper. They had a daugh- ber has increased every year by an national liberation movement. He great people never die; the name great grandson of Barak Sultan, the Mirzhakyp Dulatuly. ter Yelizaveta (Zeinep) Sadvokasova average of 6 percent. Almost half of was the leader and founder of Alash of our great scientist and social former khan of Bukei Horde, an au- He was the first biographer of and son Sergei (Oktai) Bukeikhanov the network is concentrated in four that aimed to establish the Kazakh activist will forever remain in the tonomous khanate of Kazakhs that Abai Kunanbayev and his obituary whose descendants reside in Mos- regions: Almaty (19 percent), Astana independent state,” she said. memory of the nation,” Almaty existed from 1801-1845. He gradu- of the Kazakh poet, composer and cow, according to Industrialnaya (10 percent), Karaganda (9 percent) “Bukeikhanov’s anniversary is a Akim (Mayor) Bauyrzhan Baibek ated from Omsk Technical Institute philosopher was printed in “Semi- Karaganda regional newspaper. and East Kazakhstan (8 percent). A3 eurasia&world

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EXTERNAL news in brief Nazarbayev Urges Islamic World to Come up Kazakh Ambassador to Malaysia Daniyar Sarekenov met with Prose- cutor General of Malaysia Moham- ed Apandi in Putrajaya, the press with Global Competitive Development Projects service of the Kazakhstan Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports. The par- Continued from Page A1 The document proposed giving ties discussed cooperation in law the OIC a role in advancing the pro- enforcement and in fighting cross- Nazarbayev called on the partici- cess of Islamic rapprochement and border criminality, drug trafficking, pants to always equate Islam with requested the organisation’s General trafficking of humans and arms as progress and made a number of Secretariat to complete a thorough well as terrorism. An agreement on framework proposals. He noted it is analysis of the situation and advance the visit of the Malaysian Prosecu- essential to begin work to implement proposals to achieve the initiative’s tor General to Kazakhstan on May the general agreement for trade, objectives. 23-26 was reached. Sarekenov economic and technical cooperation Nazarbayev and OIC Secretary highlighted the efforts of Kazakh- among all OIC member states. In the General Madani discussed the ma- stan’s government to ensure inter- future, a free trade zone must be cre- jor issues of the international agenda ethnic and inter-religious accord in ated for all members, he stressed. In and the possibility of the OIC mem- the state. this regard, holding an OIC summit ber states’ participation in eradicat- on science and technology in Astana ing Islamophobia and opposition to The Islamic Organisation for next year was proposed. bid for non-permanent member- tural spheres. They also reviewed the the international agenda, as well as manifestations of terrorism around Food Security (IOFS) will start In connection with the recent, fre- ship on the UN Security Council for most pressing issues on the interna- efforts in the fight against terrorism the world. work with the first session of its quent terrorist attacks in the world, 2017-2018. tional agenda and key measures to and extremism. Nazarbayev once “Kazakhstan joins all the deci- the Kazakh leader said Islamic coun- sions which are planned to be adopt- founding General Assembly in The session also welcomed the counteract terrorism and extremism again expressed sympathies to Er- tries and the OIC should make an ef- ed in the framework of the Islamic Astana on April 28, according to creation of the Islamic Organisation globally, as well as ways to increase dogan in connection with the March fort to ensure the international com- Summit Conference. In our joint inform.kz. Kazakh Prime Minis- for Food Security (IOFS) as a new efficiency of the implementation of terrorist attack in Ankara. munity realises that Islam is against appeal with Erdogan, we called on ter Karim Massimov will open the OIC summit’s decisions. terrorism. This is the most effective specialised body of the OIC. The Following the talks, the Presidents the Islamic world to unite. I express Assembly. IOFS was initiated by new institution’s inaugural General With Erdogan, Nazarbayev dis- adopted a joint declaration on Islam- Kazakhstan President Nursultan tool against Islamophobia, he added. my appreciation for the inclusion of Assembly session is scheduled to cussed issues of strengthening ic rapprochement, which reiterated Nazarbayev at the Session of the A number of Kazakhstan’s initia- its provisions in the outcome docu- take place in Astana on April 28, it Kazakh-Turkish cooperation in the their commitment to the principles of Council of Foreign Ministers in tives were supported and included in ments of the summit,” said Naz- trade and economic, investment, ag- Astana in 2011. The President pro- the summit’s final communique. The was earlier reported. international peace, security and de- arbayev in his speech at the summit. posed a system for the exchange of document called on all member states The Kazakh president also held a ricultural, cultural and humanitarian veloping friendly relations between Madani noted Nazarbayev’s par- food assistance, which is similar to continue work to finalise and adopt number of bilateral meetings with spheres. The sides noted the presence Kazakhstan and Turkey. Moreover, ticipation in the event enhanced its to the United Nations Food and a comprehensive convention against fellow leaders on the margins of Is- of promising joint projects in these Nazarbayev and Erdogan called on significance. Agriculture Organisation (FAO). terrorism, as well as take into account tanbul Summit. directions and stressed that their im- the OIC member countries to devise “Your initiatives are important for It includes a joint food reserve by the country’s proposal to establish a With King Salman, Nazarbayev plementation may include represent- a new paradigm of relations in the Is- the rapprochement of the Islamic interested member states. global coalition against terrorism un- exchanged views on the current atives of small and medium-sized lamic world by demonstrating good- world. They create opportunities for der the auspices of the UN. state and prospects of Kazakh-Saudi enterprises from both countries. will and a constructive approach to further progress. We need to work Minister of National Economy The summit urged the OIC mem- cooperation in trade, investment, The two heads of state also ex- the issues of interstate relations and on its subsequent implementation,” Yerbolat Dossayev and Minister ber states to support Kazakhstan’s scientific, technological, and cul- changed views on topical issues on settling conflicts and disputes. he said. of Economy of Lithuania Evaldas Gustas met April 21 and signed Memorandum of Mutual Under- ture of the European Union. Ero- stating and Cooperation between sion of Europe’s Competitiveness. their ministries, according to the Straw, Ambassador and head of press service of the Ministry of Na- EAMF Gathers Experts, Politicians... the EU Delegation to Kazakhstan- tional Economy. Traian Laurenţiu Hristea, Minister Continued from Page A1 isolation, especially when digital ers, Kazakh Deputy Foreign Min- sibility of the media in promoting for Economy and Financial Politics Senate Speaker of Kazakhstan communication and the internet ister Roman Vassilenko appeared terrorism and extremism were dis- of the Eurasian Economic Com- Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Min- Mezentsev noted the unity of encourage people to see a better on the panel wearing Kazakh na- cussed. mission (EEC) Timur Suleimenov, ister of Culture and Sport Arystan- 100 nationalities living in Kazakh- life and it makes the government tional dress – shapan (long dress- Secretary of the Security Coun- political expert, Research Director bek Mukhamediuly met with the stan is a successful model of po- look for new revenues and create ing gown) – and welcomed every- cil of Kazakhstan Nurlan Yermek- at the German-Russian Forum Al- head of the Orthodox Church and litical and economic means which new jobs. Everything can be dig- one in Kazakh, thus stressing the bayev said that sometimes journal- exander Rahr and Kazakh Foreign need to include culture and tradi- Metropolitan of Astana and Ka- will be stable for decades. itised, but I believe it is impos- ists are playing for the terrorists’ Minister Erlan Idrissov took part Kelimbetov said Kazakhstan tions as part of any nation brand- zakhstan Metropolitan Alexander, sible to digitise our conscience, team without even knowing it. in the session. currently has a good opportunity to ing. In his remarks, he talked about “One of the objectives of terror- according to the chamber’s press soul, our mind, which are in con- “Europe is a source not only of move from the commodity-driven ists is a manifestation, a statement service. The parties discussed the advanced technologies and invest- model to economic diversification. and an intimidation. And journal- highlights of “The Manifesto: The ments, but it is also the source of “President Nazarbayev started ists often tell everything in detail, World. The 21st Century” pre- many values, many institutional this reform many years ago. In reveal the methods of law enforce- sented by President Nursultan Naz- and political reforms. From our arbayev during the 2016 Nuclear 2001, we created a sovereign ment,” said Yermekbaev. Accord- fund, which we call the National ing to him, when journalists talk perspective, from Kazakhstan, we Security Summit in Washington, want to see Europe stronger and DC. Tokayev said the manifesto Fund, and we already have $64 about the terrorists – who they billion, which is kind of a reserve are, where they come from, how stronger. We believe in the poten- urges politicians and the world tial of Europe. It has the capacity community to take steps to stop for the future generation. We fol- they lived, – it pushes people to low many countries who joined do the same terrorist actions. Ye- to overcome these serious chal- conflicts that endanger humankind. lenges,” Idrissov said in his com- Mukhamediuly emphasised the for more flexible exchanges or rmekbaev said that if journalists an inflation-targeting regime fol- engaged in discrediting extremist ment. contribution made by the Russian “Kazakhstan is strongly pro- Orthodox Church to preserving and lowing the Russian example… groups, there would be much few- The most important thing is the er followers of the terrorists. integration. Therefore, our Eura- strengthening inter-faith harmony sian Economic Union’s idea was and accord in Kazakhstan. Alexan- reforms started by President Naz- The discussion also touched on arbayev, we call them the Plan of recent terrorist attacks in France pretty much inspired by the Eu- der said the Orthodox Church plans ropean Union. The world has not to organise events dedicated to cel- the Nation – 100 Concrete Steps, and Belgium, as well as the role of

Photo credit: Ilyas Omarov Photo credit: produced any better integration ebration of the 25th anniversary of which sets the reforms on how to social media in today’s world and improve the investment climate Dariga Nazarbayeva whether it can be a real media. The model than the European Union,” Kazakhstan’s independence. The he added. parties summed up the results of and how to improve the always- session was moderated by Mikhail stant search for answers to internal once famous character Borat, por- Hristea stressed the readiness of humanitarian and spiritual coopera- [available] opportunity to do busi- Gusman, first deputy general di- questions – why it happens, who is trayed by actor Sacha Baron Co- the European Union to cooperate tion over 25 years of development ness in Kazakhstan. Part of this is rector of Russia’s TASS. Along to blame and what to do. Such dis- hen and his effect on the country’s with countries of other regions and of the Orthodox Church in sover- creating financial clusters in two with Yermekbayev, speakers such cussion platforms will always be image. said Europe has faced challenges eign Kazakhstan and focused on years… New financial centres will as Todd Baer, executive producer in demand. Thank you very much “We tried to benefit from that many times before and will do the the objectives and prospects for the be based here,” he added. at Bloomberg Media, Pearl, Vice- for this interesting discussion and situation 10 years ago and used the same this time and urged everyone Orthodox Church’s development. “Globalisation through busi- President of Skolkovo Founda- ness, digital technologies devel- the opportunity to see the prob- misconception that famous Brit- tion Aleksandra Barshevskaya and to be more optimistic. ish actor was presenting to pro- Suleimenov added that the Eura- Minister for Awqaf and Islamic opment and modern media affects lems from different angles.” Sinan Kürün, head of the Informa- mote real Kazakhstan. In a sense, sian Economic Union is trying to Affairs Ghaith bin Mubarak Al Ku- and changes not only the material Participants ot the third session, tion Department and Directorate we were trying to make lemonade copy and adapt EU’s experience wari confirmed Qatar will partici- world, it changes the culture, the moderated by Lei Cheng, anchor General of Press and Information traditional values, and it makes ad- on China’s CCTV, focused on the out the lemons that he gave us,” he of Turkey shared their opinions on and avoid mistakes. pate in the Congress of Leaders of said. World and Traditional Religions in justments to the spiritual world of new image of oil countries and the the issue. The next Eurasia Media Forum people,” said Nazarbayeva effectiveness of branding in the Later issues of information wars The forum’s last day opened will be held in June 2017 on the Astana during a meeting with Ka- in the 21st century and the respon- zakh Ambassador to Qatar Askar “No country is able to survive in modern world. One of the speak- with session number five, The Fu- sidelines of EXPO 2017. Shokybayev, Kazinform reports. Al Kuwari expressed a desire to visit Kazakhstan in autumn to establish full-fledged ties with Kazakhstan governmental structures and the Spanish Foreign Minister Visits Astana... Spiritual Administration of Mus- lims of Kazakhstan. Al Kuwari also Continued from Page A1 panies, such as INDRA, MAXAM, was signed. “I am glad that power- plans to discuss cooperation, includ- INECO, TECNICAS REUNIDAS, ful international companies, such as ing participation of the Qatari side in Around fifteen countries, ranging EUROFINSA and others. The del- Airbus and Talgo took part in the fo- construction of mosques in the state. from Germany to Mongolia, have egation took part in the Kazakh- rum. For us, cooperation with these now joined the partnership. Spanish Business Forum at the brands is not only the flow of invest- A regular round of consultations At the press briefing with Id- Rixos President Hotel Astana. ment, but also a technology transfer, between the Ministries of Foreign rissov, García-Margallo pointed More than 90 Kazakh companies which motivates our manufactures to Affairs of Belarus and Kazakh- out that Kazakhstan is an important working in agriculture, construc- improve,” Chairman of the Chamber stan on consular issues was held in strategic partner for Spain in Cen- tion, architecture, oil and gas, ener- of International Commerce of Ka- Minsk April 20, BelTA reports. The tral Asia and that the two countries gy, aviation, military and transport zakhstan Ruslan Sultanov said. sides discussed the visa policies, have a significant potential for the participated in the forum. García-Margallo also visited a measures against illegal migration development of economic coop- García-Margallo and Kazakh Min- joint venture of Kazakhstan and and cooperation between consular eration and business ties. He ex- ister of Investment and Development Spain, the Talgo manufacturing fa- services to protect the rights and pressed support for Kazakhstan’s Asset Issekeshev opened the event. cilities (Tulpar-Talgo factory) on legal interests of legal entities and candidacy for a non-permanent The forum was meant to support the outskirts of Astana, as well as individuals. The Belarusian delega- seat in the UN Security Council for Spanish companies already operat- attended a graduation ceremony tion was led by head of the Consular 2017-2018. Spanish acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation José Manuel ing in Kazakhstan and promote ac- at Eurasian National University, Department of Belarusian Ministry The parties also discussed Spain’s García-Margallo y Marfil (L) and his Kazakh counterpart Erlan Idrissov greet tivities by other businesses that have where the Centre of Spanish Lan- each other prior to the official meeting. of Foreign Affairs Igor Fisenko. The participation in EXPO 2017, the shown interest in that market. guage named after Ruy Gonzalez Kazakh delegation was led by Direc- work of the intergovernmental com- possibility of opening a branch of talks on the bilateral ties and their During the forum, an agreement de Clavijo was established in March tor of Consular Service Department mission on cooperation in economy the Cervantes Institute in Astana. future. between the Chamber of Interna- 2015. The initiative to open the Ardak Madiyev. Heads of migration and industry, the Kazakh-Spanish Later on April 25, García- García-Margallo was accompa- tional Commerce of Kazakhstan centre belonged to the Spanish Em- services of Interior Ministries of Be- Business Council, inter-parliamen- Margallo was received by Presi- nied on this visit by a large business and the Spanish Chamber of Com- bassy in Kazakhstan. It was the first larus and Kazakhstan also took part tary cooperation, the expansion of dent Nursultan Nazarbayev at the delegation, which included repre- merce on the establishment of the such initiative undertaken by Spain in the meeting. a legal base, tourism, as well as the Akorda presidential residence for sentatives of major Spanish com- Kazakh-Spanish Business Council in Central Asia. A4 economy

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economy World Bank Marks Kazakh Residents’ news in brief Head of Astana International Financial Centre Kairat Kelimbe- tov named the countries, includ- Progress on Salamatty Currency ing Kazakhstan, which are ready for oil price volatility. Speaking at the 13th Eurasian Media Forum in Astana on April 21, he stated that Kazakhstan Programme Preferences are Kazakhstan has joined the club of and injury and poisoning rates by tunity for the patients to choose a the states that made a shift to the By Kseniya Voronina 21 percent. An overall reduction hospital, the formation of a com- regime of inflation targeting. Ke- of total mortality has also been petitive environment for medical limbetov said Kazakhstan made a ASTANA – All eight target indi- achieved. The plan was to reach services, the transparent process Changing shift to a floating exchange rate, cators have been achieved during 7.62 deaths per 1,000 people, the of providing medical services, the which allows absorbing external the implementation of the Sala- actual result is 7.52,” Tsoi said. funding of medical institutions ac- shocks. Countries such as Colum- matty Kazakhstan initiative. The launch of the seven cross- cording to the final result depend- bia, Mexico, Russia and Kazakh- Vice Minister of Health and So- cutting programmes of joint and ing on the volume, quality and out- stan are more prepared for oil price cial Development Alexei Tsoi an- several liability and the national come of medical services rendered volatility in comparison with those nounced that the World Bank gave screening programme, including have been introduced. with fixed exchange rate policy. a positive assessment of the imple- surveys on nine nosologies are the The projects of the master plans He also emphasised that falling oil mentation of all areas of the state main results of the state initiative. for the restructuring of the hospi- prices are ‘the wakeup call’ for the programme on health for 2011- The epidemiological situation tal organisations’ network to 2025 world and it is high time to devel- 2015. with the majority of infectious have been developed. op technologies non-dependent on According to the vice minister, diseases has been stabilised due to The international indicators to the production of oil and petrole- measures to strengthen the pre- the immunisation of the population measure the results of study in the um products. Kelimbetov said this ventive orientation of medicine, against 21 vaccine-preventable field of health research have been situation is a good opportunity to improve sanitary-epidemiological diseases. implemented as well as a national diversify Kazakhstan’s economy. service and organisation as well The instant testing studies for centre of independent assessment as manage and finance health care the determination of microbiologi- of knowledge and skills of gradu- The World Bank has invested were highly evaluated by interna- cal indicators and chemical studies ates and practitioners was estab- over $6.8 billion in Kazakhstan tional experts. of genetically modified objects to lished. since 1992, according to Minis- “The maternal and infant mor- ensure the safety of food products The state programme of health- ter of National Economy Yerbolat tality rate decreased 1.8 times. that meet the requirements of the care development Densaulyk Dossayev, Kazinform reports. He stated that it helped Kazakhstan The tuberculosis rate reduced by World Health Organisation have (Health) was approved by Presi- Kapital.kz Photo credit: 1.6 times. The level of circulatory been also implemented. dent Nursultan Nazarbayev on Jan. develop road and social infrastruc- system diseases decreased by two The basic principles of the Uni- 21. It became a logical continua- Staff Report deposits by nearly 1.5 times over ture, enhance SME competitive- times. The rate of mortality from fied National Health System at the tion of the state programme Sala- the month. At the end of February, ness, modernise education and cancer decreased by 15 percent hospital level, including an oppor- matty Kazakhstan. ASTANA – Raising rates on de- however, its portfolio amounted to healthcare systems, optimise cus- posits in tenge has affected Kazakh only 440 million tenge (US$1.3 toms and tax administration as residents’ currency preferences, million), 57.5 percent lower than well as restore its environment. according to analysts at Ranking. a year earlier, and the rates on an- The minister also highlighted that kz. Deposits in the national curren- nual deposits from 6.2 percent to President Nursultan Nazarbayev cy showed record growth in Feb- 7.5 percent, the lowest level in initiated the signing of a frame- 150 Renewable Energy ruary, with the volume increasing the market. Analysts assume the work agreement in May 2014 to by 8 percent to 1.53 trillion tenge bank’s policy is not aimed towards improve cooperation between the (US$4.54 billion) compared to the mass involvement of depositors. state and the World Bank. The previous month. At the same time, two other par- World Bank and Kazakhstan are Professionals Gather At the same time, currency de- ticipants in February’s top three de- expected to implement joint pro- posits decreased by 5 percent to ployed a serious fight for custom- jects worth $4.9 billion in 2016- 5.44 trillion tenge (US$16.1 bil- ers. Home Credit Bank added 10.3 2021 as part of the agreement. lion). As a result, the share of tenge percent (1 billion tenge, US$2.97 for Astana Conference deposits at market increased to 22 million) to its retail portfolio. To- In 2015, manufacturing indus- percent against 20 percent a month for renewable energy facilities power plants in Kazakhstan is gether with Halyk Savings Bank, it try’s small enterprises produced By Dmitry Lee earlier. were adopted. Due to this leg- expedient as the country’s rivers was one of the two banks which of- products and furnished services In general, the volume of retail islative support, the first solar enjoy significant hydropower ca- fered the highest (efficient) rates in worth 213 billion tenge (US$626.6 ASTANA – Approximately 150 deposit portfolios decreased by power plant in Kazakhstan is al- pacity. Geothermal power sources the market – up to 15.2 percent per million). The second consecutive renewable energy projects devel- 2.8 percent to 6.99 trillion tenge ready in operation, and the coun- and biomass potential will be fur- year’s output growth made up 23 opers and representatives of engi- (US$20.7 billion) due to the re- annum. It presented four products, try is now attracting internation- ther developed in the new energy percent after the collapse by 21 per- neering, consulting and advisory duced currency component, ac- the biggest advantage of which is al market players. About 28 solar mix as well,” according the Euro- cent in 2013. Revenues increased companies in the energy sector cording to experts. daily capitalisation or interest pay- energy projects are planned to be convention Global statement. by 20 percent to the amount of gathered in Astana April 20-21 for “The sharp rise of the tenge de- ment upfront. 246.3 billion tenge (US$724.6 the Kazakhstan Power and Renew- put into operation until the end The Kazakhstan 2050 Strategy, posits portfolio is due to two pri- In addition, the bank offers ex- million). At the same time, the cost able Energy conference. of 2020,” the event’s synopsis according to organisers, features mary factors. First, the strength- tra bonuses in the form of lottery of production showed a growth by “Kazakhstan is expected to be- said. important plans and actions to be ening of the national currency in apartments and life insurance for only 12 percent. As a result, gross come the biggest renewable energy Euroconvention Global believes implemented to keep modernis- February. Second, the change in the entire family, as well as a pay- profit increased by a half – 49 per- player in the region and is taking the wind power market in Kazakh- ing and diversifying the country’s maximal (nominal) deposit rates ment card for a deposit with cou- cent. further steps towards exploitation stan “is also expected to grow fast carbon-reliant economy. recommended by Kazakhstan’s pon accrual for the remaining three of its substantial alternative energy in the period 2016-2025. A num- “Renewable and alternative en- Deposit Insurance Fund: they were percent. In March, tenge deposits in- potential,” according to a state- ber of fully permitted and ready to ergy sources will provide 50 per- increased from 10 percent to 14 Bank of Astana added 6.7 per- ment by conference organisers Eu- build projects will increase in 2016 cent of all electricity produced in percent in tenge and reduced from cent (2 billion tenge, US$5.94 mil- creased by 5.6 percent to 5.2 tril- roconvention Global. and in the coming years.” Kazakhstan by 2050. The country 3 percent to 2 percent in the cur- lion) over the month. Its product lion tenge (US$15.3 billion) com- “Kazakhstan is one of the most They also noted that hydroelec- plans to spend an average $3.2 rency,” as confirmed in the review. line includes two multi-currency pared to February. The volume attractive markets for renewable tric plant development “is part of billion a year – along with inves- Eight of 35 banks managed to in- deposits with monthly capitalisa- of deposits in foreign currency energy and is actively develop- the government effort to increase tors – to achieve its green goals crease their retail portfolio in Feb- tion and the ability for partial with- decreased by 5.3 percent to 10.9 ing its legislation in this field. It significantly its overall renewable by 2050 and to cut significantly ruary. Zaman-Bank, the leader in drawal and replenishment. The an- trillion tenge (US$32.1 billion). was the first country in Central power generation before 2020. carbon emissions,” according the terms of growth, began from a low nual effective rate on both is 14.9 The total deposit base decreased Asia, where the feed-in tariffs The construction of small hydro- statement. start and boosted the volume of percent. by 2 percent to 16.19 trillion tenge (US$47.6 billion), according to the press service of the National Bank. The decrease of the volume of de- posits is the result of strengthening of the exchange rate of the Kazakh OPEC, Other Oil Producers Fail to Reach national currency in February. The volume of deposits of private en- tities decreased by 2.5 percent to 6.92 billion tenge (US$20.4 mil- Agreement on Freezing Output lion). Deposits of legal entities to- oil production at January levels, Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zan- Iran would join discussions after Kanat Bozumbayev participated talled 9.26 trillion tenge (US$27.2 By Zhanna Shayakhmetova but only if other major producers ganeh supported the idea, but has oil production levels reach four in the event at the invitation of the billion). joined the agreement, among which not confirmed Iran’s readiness to million barrels per day. Qatari Minister of Energy and In- ASTANA – Seventeen oil pro- External debt of Kazakhstan ducing countries ended six hours the main role was given to Iran. join the initiative. He announced Kazakh Minister of Energy dustry. at the end of 2015 amounted to of negotiations in Doha, Qatar on $153.5 billion, down by almost April 19 without an agreement $4 billion, according to the press over a proposal to freeze output at service of the National Bank of January 2016 levels to stabilise oil Kazakhstan. At that, 7.9 percent prices by reducing excess fuel on accounts for the public sector, the market. banking sector accounts to 5.2 The negotiations involved percent of the external debt, 33.5 members of the Organisation of percent is not related to direct in- the Petroleum Exporting Coun- vestment debt and 53.3 percent is tries (OPEC) as well as Russia, made of inter-company debts of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and oth- other sectors in the structure of ers. The participants decided Kazakhstan’s external debt. OPEC member states need to agree on the issue before includ- Two trends that emerged last ing other oil producers in such an year are continuing in 2016 in agreement, reported Tengrinews. Kazakhstan’s payment cards mar- kz. ket, Kazakh TV reports. First, the “The meeting ended with the number of active cards has signifi- fact that we need more time to cantly increased. Second, the total consult among ourselves in OPEC number of cards in circulation has and non-OPEC producers. The declined. About 16.5 million pay- discussions will resume next June ment cards were used at the end of during the extraordinary meeting February last year, which is 2 per- of OPEC,” said Qatari Minister of cent lower than a year before. The Energy and Industry Mohammed number of active cards increased Bin Saleh Al-Sada, according to by 20 percent to 8 million, which RIA Novosti. indicates the qualitative growth OPEC members Saudi Arabia, of the market. At that, 48 percent Qatar and Venezuela, as well as of all available cards were used in

Russia agreed in February to freeze Photo by zakon.kz February this year. A5 Business

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BUSINESS news in brief First Kazakh-Made Kazakhstan, Russia Use New Kazakhstan car producing com- pany Azia Avto is studying the pos- sibility of entering the Azerbaijan market, according to Trend.az. The Rails Used As Method for Uranium Exploration company’s delegation recently vis- ited Baku and held talks with Azer- In 2015, experts conducted geo- “This positive experience will baijani colleagues on the issue. The By Kseniya Voronina technical investigations to deter- not only involve part of the re- company considers the Azerbaijan mine the possibility of uranium sources located out of the mines, market one of the most promising Construction of Parallel The Rosatom press service re- mining in the Budennovsk deposit but also reevaluate the prospects markets in Commonwealth of In- cently announced that two joint (Kazakhstan), which includes the of the vast surrounding areas with dependent States. The company re- ventures Karatau and Akbastau to- Karatau and Akbastau mines. Up significant resource potential,” called that the volume of car imports gether with Kazatomprom and Ura- to 15 percent of its fossils lay in said Director of the Uranium One to Azerbaijan exceeded 100,000 Road Near Almaty nium One are working on a unique the alkaline soil, including salt Raw Materials Development Pro- cars in 2012-2013. Azia Avto is the technique to extract uranium by lakes and marshes. gramme, Alexander Boitsov. largest car producing company in in-situ recovery method (ISR) in al- After several researches, an ef- The Karatau and Akbastau Kazakhstan and distributor of Lada, kaline soil. This method is going to fective way to seal the unstable soil uranium mines are located in the KIA, Skoda, Chevrolet, UAZ and help extract more uranium, which was found – mechanical stabilisa- Suzak district of South Kazakh- Renault. was technologically unreachable. tion with the help of reinforcing stan and are part of the Buden- “For the first time in world prac- mesh. This method of sealing was novsk deposit. This field is Samruk Kazyna National Welfare tice, we have successfully per- Fund plans to complete the mod- implemented on the base of the one of the world’s three largest ernisation of Kazakhstan’s Shym- formed a test drilling of the well Karatau mine with the use of en- uranium deposits where mining kent oil refinery by late 2017, ac- in alkaline soil. We also developed vironmentally friendly materials. is carried out by underground cording to the fund’s head Umirzak production schedules for roads and Successful results of the experi- leaching at depths greater than Shukeyev, Kazinform reports. The working areas. The construction of mental work showed the possibility 700 metres. The development of modernisation will significantly mining landfills on alkaline soils of uranium mining in these areas. the field is fulfilled in the frame- improve the quality of production, was previously considered techni- The experimental work continues work of the comprehensive pro- increase environmental friendli- cally impossible because of its in- in 2016 to determine the technical gramme of Kazakh-Russian co- ness of the products and ensure stability,” said Chief Geologist of and economic parameters for con- operation for the peaceful use of production of high-octane gasoline Karatau Alex Matunov. struction of working areas there. nuclear energy. meeting the K5 standard (analogue Askar Mamin (sitting left) and Almaty Regional Governor Amandyk Batalov (sitting right) during the laying of the first link. of Euro 5 standard in the countries of the Customs Union). It will also By Dmitry Lee enable Kazakhstan to increase the struction, were manufactured volume of oil refining from its cur- and supplied by an Aktobe rail rent five million tonnes to six mil- ASTANA – President of KTZ, and beam plant (Aktyubisnkiy national railway company, Askar Ontustik Invest 2016 Seeks lion tonnes per year. As of today, Relsobalochniy Zavod). Mamin and Almaty regional gov- three major refineries in Atyrau, Alarms and communication ernor Amandyk Batalov took part Shymkent and Pavlodar operate in systems are being installed as the state. Currently, all of them are in laying the first link of the track Investment in S. Kazakhstan well as electricity supply works under modernisation. panels at the 110-kilometre rail- By Yerbolat Uatkhanov are being carried out on the site. international forum is key for include representatives from Chi- road of the construction of Sec- It is planned to start the first com- building bridges with investors,” na, Iran and Russia. Food Corporation has received ondary Rail Road Almaty 1 – Shu ASTANA – The Ontustik Invest plex objects this year. said Atamkulov announcing the More than 2.8 million people more than 800 applications worth on April 7. 2016 forum is expected to attract 6 billion tenge ($17.9 million). The “The project will create more event on April 28-29 in the region- live in the South Kazakhstan re- “Today we witnessed the re- 500 people, including representa- al capital city of Shymkent. gion, which is a major Kazakh applications for funding under the than 1,500 jobs. This project is of sult of a successful implemen- tives of foreign companies, diplo- Forum participants will discuss agricultural and industrial hub, Programme of Advance Procure- strategic importance for our re- tation of the Nurly Zhol pro- matic missions, international organ- the development challenges facing offering a substantial workforce, ment of Grain were received from gion,” stressed Batalov. farmers through spring and summer gramme,” Mamin underscored in isations, local businesses, central Kazakhstan and South Kazakhstan research potential and developed The Almaty – Shu section is financing under the guarantees of his speech, according to the KTZ government and local authorities, in particular and receive informa- infrastructure. According to local social-entrepreneurial corporations, press release. busiest in the country as two lines national companies and develop- tion about reforms intended to im- officials, South Kazakhstan is a according to the press-service of the “A rail production plant has from North and West (via South) ment institutes in an effort to attract prove the investment climate in the leader in the attraction of foreign company. This year, 14 billion tenge been started. Production of the Kazakhstan join in Shu and now foreign investment to South Ka- state and the region’s new invest- investments and has ongoing in- ($41.8 million) were allocated from plant has a strategic importance trains need at times to wait for zakhstan, said Governor of South ment capabilities. vestment projects and trade ties the national budget to implement for the economy of Kazakhstan their turn to ride the gauge to Kazakhstan Beibut Atamkulov. The administration of South Ka- with more than 100 countries. the programme, which will provide and a huge export potential; now Kazakhstan’s largest metropolis. “Creating a favourable business zakhstan also plans to organise a South Kazakhstan is considered financing for approximately 2.3 the tracks will be purchased from The second part of the section environment is one of the crucial dialogue between international in- attractive due to low-prices for million hectares of sowing land. domestic producers.” will double the capacity, increase aspects of Kazakhstan’s State Pro- vestors, local businesses and govern- raw materials, strong governmen- Kazakhstan made a decision to The project, implemented the speed and intensity of the gramme of Accelerated Innova- mental authorities in agriculture, food tal support, a moderate climate, join efforts for large-scale projects as part of the state programme movement of trains between Al- tive and Industrial Development production and pharmaceuticals. low labour costs and its favourable in the Atyrau region, Kazakh TV Nurly Zhol, seeks to use domes- maty and the rest of the country (SPAIID). Our region is open to Kazakh officials, leading busi- geographic location. reports. Additional capacities will tically produced materials. First and will increase the transit po- mutually beneficial cooperation. nesspersons and investors will More detailed information can be needed for the development of of all, the rails used in the con- tential of the country. Ontustik Invest 2016 traditional speak at the forum, which will also be found at www.ontustikinvest.kz. the Kashagan offshore field and the upcoming plant construction at the Tengiz onshore field. The projects will require thousands of tonnes of steel as well as different equipment. Moreover it is expected that such Nation to Host Cutting Edge Mining business alliances will help compete with foreign producers. Proportion of local content will grow in oil pro- jects and new jobs will be created. Industry Competence Centre in Almaty Entrepreneurs also succeeded in es- contribute significantly to Kazakh- tablishing new contacts in the North- By Kamila Zhumabayeva Caspian Construction Exhibition, stan’s economic future. The centre’s use of the latest which gathered more than a hun- ASTANA – McKinsey & Com- dred companies from 11 countries. research and data collection meth- pany in collaboration with the ods with the Kazakh mines is its Deputy Governor of the Karaganda Almaty Tech Garden autonomous Region Anuar Akhmetzhanov said unique feature, having access to “a cluster fund has launched a Min- the prospects of such major projects comprehensive set of industry data as Tengizchevroil, Karachaganak, ing Industry Competence Centre in across the value chain in Kazakh- NCOC Kashagan are great, but they Almaty, Kazakhstan. stan” turns into “a genuine ‘big require joint efforts by several local Being a part of the 100 Concrete data’ laboratory.” companies. Steps Plan of the Nation, this initi- “With the help of advanced ative is supported by the country’s analysis tools, it will produce fo- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines plans government. The official signing cused recommendations to boost to launch a new service to Astana ceremony took place on April 20 the efficiency of individual mining and Almaty on May 3, according to at the MINEX Central Asia mining and metals processes and of op- inform.kz. KLM will operate flights and exploration forum, according erations as a whole (by increasing en-route Amsterdam-Almaty-Asta- to the company’s press release. extraction ratios, cutting energy na-Amsterdam or Amsterdam-Asta- “The world is currently under- consumption et cetera.) The com- na-Almaty-Amsterdam four times a going digital transformation: the prehensiveness of data availability week. internet of things, big data, and is expected to be unique in global advanced analytics are the hottest scale thus enabling new kinds of Vice Minister of Agriculture Ye- topics on the agenda in most tech- rmek Kosherbayev, Deputy Gov- innovations to take place in open nological and other companies, environment,” as noted in the ernor of Pavlodar region Nikolai ortcom.kz Photo credit: and these are gaining more and Dychko and representatives of 35 press release. Kazakhstan companies visited Rus- more widespread acceptance,” said scheduled to open in the second “The new centre will consist tres in sectors other than the min- McKinsey & Company is a sia, Kazinform reports. The visit Jukka Maksimainen, managing half of this year. of two value chain components ing industry around the world,” world leader in management con- was organised by the Kazakhstan partner of McKinsey & Company Almaty Tech Garden will pro- – mining, including full-scale explained the press release. sulting. From implementing trans- Embassy in Russia, Kazakhstan’s in Kazakhstan, the press release vide organisational and legal sup- drilling rig for experiential These projects are run in part- formations designed to secure Foreign Trade Chamber and Ka- wrote. “Big data advanced analyt- port and raise operating funds, learning, big data capturing and nership with global business lead- long-term dynamic development znex Invest. Governor of Novosi- ics is viewed as the biggest enabler while McKinsey & Company will advanced analytics; mining ben- ers, such as ABN AMRO, Bosch to optimising business processes birsk region Vladimir Gorodetsky of the next step-change in produc- contribute in addition to funds ex- eficiation with state-of-the-art Rexroth and Petrofac, as well as for rapid gains in performance and highlighted that his region actively tivity improvement throughout in- pert advice, develop modules, train pilot-scale plant that can be used respected organisations and uni- profitability, it assists major glob- cooperates with Kazakhstan and dustries. At the same time, the min- the centre’s employees and launch for experiential learning, techni- versities like Technical University al market players in addressing a expressed confidence that such part- ing industry needs to have a way its operations. cal training and pilot scale tech- of Munich. wide range of strategic challenges. nerships will be enhanced. Construc- to learn the existing Lean tools to “The Mining Industry Compe- nical testing of different type of “During the five-day courses, McKinsey, in existence for more tion of a full-cycle car producing improve productivity.” tence Centre is unique and unlike ores; big data capturing and ad- participants will learn the basics than 80 countries, has a vast net- plant was launched in Ust-Kame- Maksimainen stressed that ca- anything else seen globally be- vanced analytics,” according to a of Lean tools that help to enhance work of consultants specialising nogorsk. Its capacity is 120,000 cars tering to mining industry pro- fore,” stated a press release. press release. productivity. Statistics show that in strategic, operational, organi- per year. Both sides are sure that the fessionals, the Mining Industry The centre will perform two Potential to add geology and lean production techniques can sational and technical aspects of construction requires cooperation Competence Centre will introduce major functions – “an experien- life-of-mine planning to the cen- improve product quality by up to between the states. Representatives business in more than 60 countries and disseminate innovations and tial training facility” to provide of Russian and Kazakh companies tre’s offering are examples of the 60 percent, while generating pro- around the world. discussed new opportunities in co- practices and will contribute to training for help in “capturing opportunities to further develop ductivity gains as high as 80 per- The Almaty Tech Garden au- operation, logistics and organisation Kazakhstan’s economic develop- productivity improvements using the centre’s facilities. cent and slashing 25 percent off tonomous cluster fund was estab- of distributorship networks. Also, ment. innovative international learning “Experiential training will de- production costs and time,” the lished under the initiative of Ka- Kaznex Invest opened its branch of- The Mining Industry Compe- techniques” and an innovation ploy an innovative approach de- message said. zakhstan’s President to attract new fice in Novosibirsk, which will sup- tence Centre is the product of an cluster as a second function that vised by McKinsey & Company Participants will be equipped technologies and advanced inter- port Kazakh exporters in the Sibe- equal cooperation agreement be- aims to “develop new knowledge demonstrating the impact of Lean to conduct performance improve- national experience to implement rian Federal Region and will attract tween the Almaty Tech Garden with advanced tools in the metals tools in mining industry environ- ments in their companies by gain- the 2015-2019 State Programme investments from Russia to priority autonomous cluster fund and Mc- and mining sector with big data ment. This approach is already ing practical experience in pro- for Industrial and Innovative De- sectors of the Kazakh economy. Kinsey & Company. The centre is advanced analytics laboratory.” producing results in 15 other cen- ductivity optimisation and thereby velopment. A6 EDITORIAL&opinion

Wednesday, april 27, 2016 First Islamic Organisation for Food Security The Real Cause Summit Is Progress toward a Better World of the 21st Century n many ways, the fight against global hunger are going to be made more difficult in link to Iran will enable grain to be exported WMD. It is time to call a halt to hunger has been one of the great successes future decades by the impact of climate change much more easily and quickly from Kazakhstan By Erlan Idrissov the use of science for military pur- of recent decades. According to the UN’s and the loss of fertile land and the lower yields across the Middle East and Africa. Large new poses. latest Food Insecurity report, the number it will cause. Many of the countries where the grain stores, including in Afghanistan and Dji- Kazakhstan is among those He made clear that an important ofI malnourished people in the world has fallen least progress has been made in tackling lack of bouti on the Red Sea, will not only help these countries that had more reason building bloc towards arms reduc- by more than 200 million since 1990, despite food and poor nutrition are those which will be exports but could also house large emergency than most to celebrate the end of tion would be to strengthen and an increase in the global population of nearly hit hardest by rising temperatures, erratic rain- reserves in case of a humanitarian crisis. the Cold War. The improvement extend existing peace and nuclear two billion. Growing prosperity matched by fall patterns and more frequent floods, droughts Enabling the OIC and its members to in global relations and the end of weapons-free zones. In particular, Soviet control gave our nation the an increase in agricultural productivity and and storms. respond swiftly and effectively to famines he said there was an urgent need chance to chart our own future. It better transport links has seen the proportion of It is against this challenging background that caused by crop failures or natural disasters will for a new zone to cover the Mid- is an opportunity we have seized under-nourished people fall from 18.6 percent the first General Assembly of the new Islamic be an important part of the work of the new dle East. with both hands. to 10.9 percent. Organisation for Food Security (IOFS) will organisation. This is more than just building Nazarbayev appealed, too, for It was also a time of hope that But the world can’t afford to congratulate it- take place on April 28 in Astana. It’s the culmi- up emergency reserves but also having the the elimination of military blocs the mistrust which had divided our self too loudly. The pace of reduction in hunger nation of five years of hard work since Kazakh regional and national systems in place to give branding them as “relics of the world would give way to a new era has declined in recent years as have increases President Nursultan Nazarbayev called on the early warnings of crises and the know-how and Cold War.” Not only do they of peace, stability and co-opera- in global crop yields. And even this undoubted Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to resources to move food supplies to where they lead inevitably to the creation of tion. But the danger now, a genera- improvement still means approximately 800 step up cooperation to tackle hunger. are needed. a countering group, he said, but tion later, is that this historic op- million people – one in nine of the world’s Launching the initiative during Kazakhstan’s But perhaps as important is the goal of the their protection can be abused by portunity is being squandered. population – won’t get the nourishment today successful OIC chairmanship, he urged the IOFS to help provide the expertise and research individual members to threaten Wherever we look, there is they need to enjoy a healthy and active life. creation of a new body which could couple the countries need to improve their long-term food neighbors and increase instabil- growing instability, conflict and Daily hunger has a terrible impact on indi- sharing of knowledge on improving agricultural security and resilience. This means undertak- ity. fear. International terrorism has viduals and communities. It increases suscepti- productivity with the mandate and resources to ing research and exchanging information on grown, as Kazakh President Nur- Instead of reverting to old divi- bility to disease and cuts economic productiv- respond to food crises within member coun- the modernisation and sustainable development sultan Nazarbayev said in Wash- sions, the president called for an ity. Poor nutrition is the cause of nearly half of tries. Twenty-four member countries have of agriculture. This includes finding solutions ington last month, from isolated intensification of efforts to defuse all deaths of children under five and damages already taken all the steps needed to be part of to challenges, such as desertification and soil acts to large-scale and coordinated tensions and end regional con- the physical and mental development of those the IOFS. erosion and promoting the innovative use of aggression which threatens not just flicts. Disputes in the Middle East, who survive. It makes sense for Kazakhstan to host the irrigation and better crops and seeds to grow lives but the territorial survival of Afghanistan, eastern Ukraine, the Underweight infants, for example, are more new organisation as Kazakhstan is not only a food at a time of decreasing rainfall. countries. Korean peninsula and South China likely to have health problems in later life. major producer of wheat but also one of the The fight against global hunger is at the Our world has failed to stop the Sea all threatened global peace and Children who don’t get enough to eat do worse world’s largest exporters, including to fellow heart of our ambitions for a more prosperous, spread of nuclear weapons, ma- security and needed urgent atten- at school. It is hard to concentrate on learn- OIC members. New storage facilities and im- fair and stable world. The first assembly of the terial and knowledge. The lead tion. ing when you are hungry even if you feel well proved transport links will strengthen this role. IOFS is an important step towards this goal, shown by Kazakhstan and a small These steps must be matched, at enough to attend. The development of port facilities on the which is why we all have good reasons to wish group of other countries in the ear- an international level, to reverse And our collective efforts to overcome global Caspian Sea along with the opening of the rail those taking part every success in their efforts. ly 1990s in giving up our nuclear the “short-sighted dismantlement” arsenals has not been followed. We of arms treaties. The removal of now have the terrifying prospect limitations on anti-missile sys- of nuclear devices falling into the tems and conventional arms has hands of violent extremists who led to militarization across Eurasia would not hesitate to use them. which only increased “the risk of a Why Kazakhstan’s Model of Maintaining new global war.” International attempts to tackle these grave challenges have been But the Kazakh president made thwarted by the re-awakening of clear that these efforts, important tensions between the main powers. as they all were, would not suc- Ethnic Diversity Deserves Attention ceed without tackling the root Instead of increased co-operation, ur world is getting smaller as modern stan are the result of the forced relocations of powerful signal of this commitment. Drawn we are seeing an increase again in causes of war and tensions. This transport and technology allows peo- the Stalin era. Whole populations were uprooted from all the ethnic groups living in Kazakhstan proxy conflicts and trade agree- needed “equal and fair access to ple, goods, ideas and conversations to – often on the flimsiest of excuses – from their and mirrored at a regional and city level, our role ments replaced by economic sanc- infrastructure, resources and mar- flow faster and more easily. But it is lands to Kazakhstan. Over 150,000 Koreans, for is to promote both diversity and social cohesion. tions. kets for all nations.” also,O sadly, becoming more divided. Everywhere example, living in the Far East of Russia were At a national level, the assembly assesses new Delivering such an agreement It was against this background we look, we see people moving apart rather than exiled here in the 1930s over unfounded fears laws to ensure they fully meet constitutional that Kazakhstan’s leader, in a would be the best way to mark the closer together. that they could be Japanese spies. guarantees on the rights of ethnic groups and do strongly worded Manifesto, “The UN’s 100th anniversary in 2045, These dividing lines, based on nationality, race Other ethnic groups, including those of Ger- nothing to damage respect and tolerance. But we World. The 21st Century,” chal- the Manifesto suggested. President or religion, are found within societies as well as man and Polish extraction living in the Soviet also have been given the responsibility positive- lenged his global counterparts last Nazarbayev promised that, to help between countries. No part of the world – not Union, along with hundreds of thousands of ly to promote diversity and preserve languages month to commit to peace and achieve this goal, Kazakhstan was even the most mature and developed societies individuals were sent to Kazakhstan because and cultures across the country. dialogue. Without such action, the ready to host an international con- – escapes the distrust, prejudice, violence and of suspicion and paranoia. They were forced To achieve these important goals, we run president said the world was fac- ference this year where countries conflict these rifts can fuel. to work in the harshest of conditions while the cultural centres, language schools and help ing a real risk of plunging again could re-affirm their support for It is against this background that the role of the practice of their culture was supressed. fund specialist newspapers and broadcasts. into global conflict. international law as a way of pre- Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, which It is a sign of their strength and determina- We support, for example, nearly 200 centres He warned this would be a war venting war and conflict. celebrated its 21st anniversary on April 26, tion – and to the openness of the Kazakhs – that where children and adults can study 30 differ- with “no winners” as it would in- The Manifesto was a direct call needs to be assessed. The assembly, along with those who survived were able to build new lives ent languages. The important part we play in evitably lead to the use of weapons for action to fellow world leaders the good sense of the Kazakh people, has helped for themselves. The result was that when our na- our country and our achievements explains why of mass destruction (WMD). The who, he said, had an enormous our country’s more than 100 ethnic groups and tion became independent in 1991, Kazakhstan’s 2015 was celebrated as the Year of the Assembly result, he said, was that the planet duty to future generations. But he the followers of 17 faiths live together in har- population was made up of citizens of a remark- of the People of Kazakhstan. would end “as a graveyard of ra- added it was the responsibility of mony and mutual respect. able number of different backgrounds. The new fre`edoms to travel that independ- dioactive materials.” all of us – “governments, politi- Our diverse population is a result of Kazakh- This could be a strength but also a matter of ence brought saw some people decide to return Setting out a comprehensive cians, scientists, entrepreneurs, stan’s geography and history. Located between concern. You don’t have to look far from Ka- to the countries of their ancestors. But the program of action, Nazarbayev artists, and millions of people to Europe and Asia, our position on the old Silk zakhstan to see examples where such diversity overwhelming majority chose to remain and urged a series of inter-linked steps prevent a repetition of the tragic Road meant we have long been a meeting place has proven a source of conflict and division. But bring up their families here. It is a strong symbol which must be taken to put the mistakes of past centuries.” for peoples and cultures. there was a determination in Kazakhstan that our of how Kazakhstan is seen to offer people of all world back on track to a peaceful It is an ambitious agenda. But as But there has also been a tragic element to our country would not suffer the same fate. backgrounds a chance to be part of a stable and future. It was, he said, a Manifesto President Nazarbayev said, there can history. Many of the ethnic groups in Kazakh- The creation in 1995 of the assembly was a prosperous future. for a World without Wars. be no more important or urgent goal The president called for real than permanently freeing “human- progress towards arms reduction ity from the threat of deadly wars.” and the elimination of nuclear He was right to call it “the cause of weapons which must be the final the century.” It is the only sane re- goal. These steps should include sponse to the challenges we face and Lessons of the 13th Eurasian Media Forum a global agreement to prohibit the to place our world again firmly on here is no denying that our planet faces ing between states and political blocs. Hamid Kazakhstan has an important role to play. Situated deployment of lethal weapons in the path to progress and peace. many sizeable challenges. The current Karzai, the former President of Afghanistan, between Asia and Europe, our nation can act as a space, on the seabed and in inter- economic situation is setting new tests pointed out during the session on the Middle bridge between East and West. The country has national waters. Erlan Idrissov is Foreign Min- for every country. The turmoil in the East that the only way to achieve peace is to already been playing its part in facilitating resolu- This should be coupled, the ister of Kazakhstan. MiddleT East is having a ripple effect globally, foster trust between the global powers, among tions to the Syrian crisis, the Ukrainian conflict Manifesto urged, with an outright The article was first published including the spread of international terrorism, whom he named the United States, China, Rus- and the issue of the Iranian nuclear programme. ban on the development of new online by TheDiplomat.com extremism and the global migration crisis. The sia, and India. Many of the experts agreed that Kazakhstan has also been a prominent supporter world is also facing many uncertainties and ques- it is political struggle that has caused many of of closer economic integration through the Eura- tions. Will the United Kingdom vote to leave the the challenges facing the world today, including sian Economic Union and China’s New Silk Road European Union this year? What will happen to terrorism and extremism. initiative. As a nation that has good relations with the price of oil? How will the crisis in the Middle Despite the difficult period the world finds all its neighbours, as well as with the European East develop? It is during unstable and insecure itself in, we must continue to believe that every Union and the United States, Kazakhstan can and periods, such as the one facing us today, that problem should have a solution. While it was should play a pivotal role in facilitating coopera- getting together government officials, experts and always going to be a difficult task to provide tion and dialogue between different states and other prominent and influential figures to discuss concrete answers to every challenge facing our political blocs. these challenges becomes more important than planet, some constructive proposals were voiced So what did we learn from the discussions that ever. during the forum. Just as with a common theme took place during this three-day forum? During The Eurasian Media Forum (EAMF) that for why the world is facing instability, common challenging and uncertain periods, it is absolutely took place in Astana last week provided this solutions were put forward by many of the speak- essential to come together and cooperate on opportunity. More than 400 international politi- ers – closer cooperation between states, construc- resolving global issues. As Dariga Nazarbayeva, cians, pundits and journalists were in the capital tive dialogue between players in the international the Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, who is of Kazakhstan to discuss the main issues on the arena and tighter integration. The latter of the also the chair of the EAMF Organising Com- international agenda. Understandably, the main solutions was especially prominent during the dis- mittee, said during the closing ceremony of the topics of discussion revolved around three main cussions on Brexit, with Kazakh Foreign Minister EAMF: “No country is able to survive in isola- issues – the global economy, the crisis in the Mid- Erlan Idrissov noting that “Kazakhstan is strongly tion.” It is only through open and honest discus- dle East and the changing geopolitical landscape. pro-integration. The world has not produced sions that we can start moving towards finding Throughout the sessions that took place over any better integration model than the European common solutions. three days, common themes developed on why Union.” The Eurasian Media Forum played its part in our world is facing so many problems. These If dialogue and closer cooperation is indeed this endeavour this year and will surely continue included a lack of trust and lack of understand- the answer to many of today’s problems, then to do so in the future.

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not only impedes macroeconomic growth, but presents a barrier to entry for smaller, independent and Challenges Pressure Kazakhstan Economy, potentially more efficient actors to gain market entry.” but Reforms Will Continue, Former Official Says Significant Reforms discouraged SMEs in Kazakhstan necessary for the long-term devel- state programmes and roadmaps, Oshakbayev is optimistic regard- By Aigerim Rushanova from using locally manufactured opment of Kazakhstan’s financial emphasising the importance of ing the future stabilisation and de- products, as cheaper Russian equiv- system. development based on trade liber- velopment of Kazakhstan’s econ- Having forged a successful career alents were favoured. More impor- alisation, a reduction in state par- omy. The country’s ranking on the in both the public and private sec- tantly, as Oshakbayev emphasises, ticipation in the economy, and rec- World Bank’s Doing Business Index tors, Rakhim Oshakbayev possesses “It became harder for Kazakh The Long-Term Picture ognition of the need to foster SMEs has consistently improved over the an intimate and unique understand- SMEs to continue normal business Notwithstanding the develop- and human capital development. In past few years, reaching the 41st ing of the Kazakhstan economy. Be- with their Russian partners.” ments in 2014-2015, Oshakbayev one industry-focused programme, spot in 2015, and there is a genuine fore becoming Vice Minister for In- Meanwhile, the Chinese econ- notes that Kazakhstan’s financial Oshakbayev set out to improve the willingness and desire by govern- vestment and Development, he was omy began to show signs of stag- sector still faces serious, long-term investment climate and change the ment officials to implement signifi- a Project Manager for the Interna- Rakhim Oshakbayev nated growth. Beyond financial in- challenges. First, while the state has state from an active participant to a cant reforms. President Nursultan tional Finance Corporation, Direc- dicators, the weaker tenge reduced successfully reduced the amount of more supportive role that interferes Nazarbayev last year adopted the so- tor General of the Analytical Cen- by small and medium enterprises government budget revenues, forc- non-performing loans (NPLs) on minimally with natural market pro- called Plan of the Nation, ‘100 Con- tre of Economic Policy under the (SMEs).” ing it to rebalance the 2016 budget banks’ balance sheets from 35 per- cesses. His approach to policymak- crete Steps to Implement Five Insti- Ministry of Agriculture, Managing With respect to the exchange rate, based on an average oil price of $30 cent in 2013 to around 8 percent in ing was driven by his experience in tutional Reforms’ which prioritises Director of Kazakhstan’s Samruk Kazakhstan’s National Bank at first per barrel, down from the original the last quarter of 2015, additional business. “As a former representa- the creation of a modern and profes- Kazyna National Welfare Fund and, tried to maintain a fixed exchange $90. The collapse in world oil pric- measures must be taken to ensure tive of Kazakhstan’s business com- sional civil service, upholds the rule most recently, Deputy Chairman of rate, but developments in Russia es also prompted the government long-term financial stability, as munity, I know the importance of of law, advances industrialisation Atameken National Chamber of En- and around the world exerted pres- to tap into the National Fund. “Ac- many of the underlying assets are financial and structural conditions,” and economic growth, and advo- trepreneurs. He has spent this spring sures on Kazakhstan’s economy cording to March 2016 statistics of poor quality. The NPL cleaning says Oshakbayev. “Arguably, these cates measures to ensure the state’s in Washington, DC on the Rums- that ultimately forced the bank published by the National Bank of process has also pressured banks’ factors are more important than transparency and accountability. feld Fellowship programme – a six- to readjust its monetary model in Kazakhstan, the total value of the capital ratios. state programmes themselves.” “Overall, Kazakhstan’s economy week professional exchange at the August 2015. The Central Bank of National Fund amounted to $64.3 “The growth of money supply Oshakbayev also sought to elimi- has achieved enormous success Central Asia-Caucasus Institute at Kazakhstan moved the tenge from a billion, which is 17 percent less actually stopped in mid-2013, and nate barriers and bottlenecks for the since 1991,” Oshakbayev says con- Johns Hopkins University’s School managed float to a free-float. Con- than its August 2014 level of $77.2 since mid-2014 has decreased by manufacturing industry, particularly fidently. No country experiences a of Advance Studies. sequently, the average monthly ex- billion,” Oshakbayev points out, 1.5 trillion tenge or almost 20 per- with respect to market access and perfect growth trajectory, and Ka- Oshakbayev’s time as Vice Min- change rate swung from 187 tenge adding that, even in 2016, “Fifty- cent,” says Oshakbayev. “Lending achieving a regional competitive ad- zakhstan certainly has significant ister from August 2015 to March per dollar in July 2015 to 345 tenge seven percent of state budget will in the economy has fallen by 357 vantage with respect to costs. He op- challenges ahead. But, according 2016 coincided with the downturn per dollar in March 2016. be covered by oil-related revenues.” billion tenge since January 2015 posed programmes that use taxpayer to Oshakbayev, these problems are in crude oil prices. When asked During the summer of 2015, the These factors – the fall in global while interest rates, denominated in funds to support a particular busi- normal for an upper-middle income what were the three most important ruble continued to depreciate un- oil prices, and economic recessions tenge, have sharply increased from ness entity and therefore distort free developing economy, and can be implications of this dramatic fall, he der pressure from falling oil prices. with Kazakhstan’s primary trading 10 percent to 19.1 percent, in line market by eliminating competition. solved as long as the country re- notes “the high volatility of the ex- While the average ruble/dollar partners Russia and China – created with monetary pressures in order to “While it is important for the gov- mains willing, open and eager to change rate; the weak state of the fi- exchange rate in June 2014 was monetary, structural and financial cover risk premiums.” ernment to support business, it is realise the necessary reforms. “We nancial sector, including the limited 34.39, by June 2015 it was 54.59. volatility and ultimately prompted The recent uncertainty has pro- also important for the government still have work to do,” he says. availability of credit; and the rising In the same period, the average the move to free-float the tenge in vided an impetus for diversification to allow free market forces to work. non-oil deficit in the state budget.” Kazakh tenge/dollar exchange rate August 2015. However, Oshak- and new economic development Supporting weak and failing enter- This article is a featured pre- He adds that, unfortunately, “these rose only slightly, from 181.48 to bayev stresses that, in spite of the policy. As Vice Minister, Oshak- prises with low investment returns view for the upcoming “Invest in developments are felt most strongly 183.61. This created a disparity that short-term volatility, this move was bayev helped to conceive several that have substantial market share Kazakhstan 2016” publication.

tories were not granted offices. They must be present in the territory of the workshop and continuously monitor Kazatomprom’s Transformation to Increase the industrial process. Besides, the relocation helped us to save almost 300 million tenge (US$892,647) of Company’s Efficiency, Chair of Board Says administrative costs. particular, at the end of 2015, we nium sales, but also through the con- provides an integrated approach; it Presumably, process automation By Aida Khafizova have cut them by 16 billion tenge sideration of different offers on the helps to look at yourself from the is a key aspect of the transforma- (US$47.5 million). We are con- world market. At the same time, we outside, to identify weaknesses, to tion. Taking into account your Last year, Kazatomprom con- stantly working to improve mining are closing three of our representa- change the perception of the cur- broad experience in this area, how firmed its status of a major mining technologies, raise productivity, in- tions in China, Russia and the USA. rent situation. The world is rapidly will the activities of the Kazatom- company and earned more than 35 troduce conservation systems, opti- The trading company itself will be in changing, and competitors are also prom will be changed? billion tenge (US$103.9 million) in mise expenditures and increase the Switzerland. moving forward. When I explain to We have already launched a pilot net profit. Although considering that qualifications of our specialists. For my colleagues the idea of transfor- project – Situation Centre, which Kazatomprom has been the mining example, in the last year we gave up You also apparently plan to at- mation, I always take Nokia phones will be connected to all our enter- leader for many years, in principle stainless steel and moved to polyeth- tract a foreign specialist as a mar- as an example. If you remember, 10 prises by the end of the year. It is an the news was expected for the mar- ylene – it is more corrosion-proof, keting adviser. Do we not have our years ago it was the most popular information system, which collects Askar Zhumagaliyev ket. An arrangement with Chinese more plastic, easily mounted and own strong marketing experts? brand, almost everyone had such all financial and production indica- partners on the joint construction of cheaper. We have applied the tech- If we would be selling sugar or a phone. It was a world bestseller; tors of our “daughters.” It can ana- a fuel assemblies production factory prom decided to try its hand in this nology of heat recovery; in other cookies, I would agree with you; managers of the company might lyse them and make forecasts. After was an unexpected development. new sphere? words, we receive heat during the although, the uranium products have thought that it would last for- the implementation of the Situation Experts have already called this We will not simply try. Now it is process of mining and then use it to market is very specific and narrow. ever. But then, new players came Centre we won’t need to compare step historic; for the first time in its our strategic goal: in prospect we heat the premises and we are mov- Much depends upon personalities who focused on the development of dozens of Excel documents, it will 19 years of existance Kazatomprom must not only keep the leading po- ing on peroxide sedimentation. Fi- and relations are based on trust. We technologies and substituted Nokia. show us online, in graphic form, will not only sell raw materials, but sition in uranium mining, but be a nally, all these influence production have been working with many of our The idea is that you need to develop the situation on all our indicators will launch the production of ready- producer of fuel for nuclear power cost. partners for many years; they know continuously. that will lead to prompt managerial made fuel for nuclear plants. Chair- plants. We will diversify produc- that Kazatomprom is, first of all, re- decision-making. man of the Board of Directors of tion using the experience of inter- What is the cost of uranium pro- liable and stable, because over the President Nazarbayev instructed By the end of the year, we also the national nuclear company Askar national companies. Kazatomprom duction at Kazatomprom? life of the company we have never you to ensure implementation of all plan to introduce a solution called Zhumagaliyev provided the details has enough resources for this end, The system includes 14 enterpris- violated contract terms and failed obligations taken by the partners of “Digital Mine” at one of our en- in this interview. including human resources. We will es; each has its own mining costs, supplies. We want to explore new Kazatomprom during the launch terprises. It is also a system, which attract new knowledge and technol- some higher, some lower. It depends markets. Thus we need help from of JVs or to consider returning the will show us the situation at our What stage has been reached in ogies to the country and create jobs. on the depth of uranium deposits, as those who worked on these markets assets. Could you tell us about it in production facilities, production construction of the factory? And of course, we will increase our well as other factors. But, in general, and gained confidence and respect. more detail? rates, agents use and deviation from Last December, we signed an profit via added value, being present the current production cost allows us New knowledge is a plus. You must At that time, when we created regulations and plans. We also plan agreement with our Chinese part- at different stages of the nuclear-fuel to extract, sell and gain good profits. learn always, otherwise you will joint ventures with our partners, they to start the development of a corpo- ners and thus began to implement cycle. In the last year we earned more than lose your competitiveness. took certain obligations, including rative system of procurement analy- a task of the President on the diver- 35 billion tenge (US$103.9 million) Despite the big profit, the eco- on the development of hi-tech indus- sis, which will help us effectively sification of production. The joint You said that one of the strategic in net profit. nomic value added (EVA) indicator tries. At present, not all obligations use existing materials and plan new venture Ulba-TBC has already been goals is to remain the mining lead- is very low – minus 27 billion tenge are fully complied with or their im- procurement. By the way, having established. Currently, the design er. Does it mean that you intend to During the recent meeting on (US$80.3 million). plementation is protracted. Now, we implemented these projects, we will and estimate documentation is be- increase production of uranium transformation of Samruk Kazyna, The company had such an indica- started to analyse relations with all save 4.7 billion tenge (US$ 14 mil- ing developed. We plan to complete concentrate? you spoke about plans to create a tor in late 2014, having started the our partners, consequently, we will lion) over five years. In fact, all these this work by the end of the year and The current market situation tells trading company. Why would you transformation of the programme, propose concrete solutions. measures are the initial elements of start construction next year. We plan us that there is no need to signifi- need it, because Kazatomprom sells we managed to improve this indica- the fourth industrial revolution. to receive the first products in 2019. cantly boost production in the near its own mining products? tor to 16.9 billion tenge (US$50.3 Last year, having started the im- The expected plant capacity is at the future. As of today, the share of Ka- It is one of the instruments which million) in one year, and now it is plementation of the transformation I’d certainly like to ask about level of 200 tonnes per year. zakh uranium is more than 40 per- will be implemented during the minus 10.4 billion tenge (US$31 programme, you moved all your the Low-Enriched Uranium Bank, cent of global production. transformation in order to increase million). To that end, we have taken daughter enterprises from Almaty which will be located at the Ulba Is there an understanding who marketing efficiency. You know that a set of measures to cut expenses, to Shymkent and Kyzylorda. What Metallurgical Plant. It’s a sensi- will be buying the products from While many uranium mining Kazatomprom not only produces production costs, to transfer non- is the idea of this relocation? tive public issue. Many people still this plant? Could it be possible that companies have frozen their pro- uranium; we have beryllium, tanta- core assets… According to the 2025 Instructed by the President, we re- think that nuclear waste will be it will be constructed and produce duction until better days because of lum… We want to create a company Strategy, we must raise EVA to plus located the offices of daughter com- placed there. fuel, but no one will buy it? low profitability, you continue to re- which will successfully and compre- 32 billion tenge (US$95.2 million). panies, i.e. administrative and mana- No, uranium-235 hexafluoride When choosing a partner, we pri- ceive profit. What is the reason for hensively represent Kazatomprom To that end, we still need to do a lot, gerial personnel. Initially, we had all enriched to 4.95 percent, which is marily pay attention to issues of sale such low costs of your products? on the international market and will and it is, obviously the aim of the production employees in these re- used for peaceful purposes will be and during the signing of the com- We use unique, effective methods be closer to the consumer. Yes, to- transformation. Further transfer of gions. Yes, I cannot say that it was an placed there. The idea of this bank mercial agreement all these matters of uranium mining with low costs. day we sell all uranium; for instance, non-core assets, restructuring, lower easy process. But we consider this is that any country in need of such were taken into account. In fact at We can extract 80 percent of our in the last year we have concluded administrative costs, reengineering decision as a right one. The head of a material could get it from the bank the present moment, before the start uranium reserves using the most en- agreements on supplying uranium to of business-processes, automation, mining enterprise must be in the pro- without enriching it on their own. of the factory’s construction, all its vironmentally-friendly and efficient France and India, the other part is on higher efficiency of production – all duction area, not in the comfortable In other words, it is a product ready products were contracted for and in-situ leaching method. This is our the spot (retail) market. these measures, in the end, will help office hundreds miles away. When to be used for the production of nu- will be sold to China. It is also en- principal advantage. We are not dig- We can sell spot market uranium raise the profits of the company and I was engaged in the modernisation clear power plant fuel; it is the same visaged that the production will be ging pits, constructing mines; we ex- at a higher price. This will be the increase EVA. of the public service centres [as a material we make fuel pellets from. expanded for third-country markets. tract uranium by the closed method major objective for the trading head of government agency for tel- Therefore, it is an absolutely wrong Many European countries which use without radioactive dust. That is company, but not the only one. The Do you think that a company of ecommunications and information assumption that the bank will store this type of fuel for reactors can also why our mines have the same level trading company will be an active your scale needs transformation; in 2010-12], we removed the offices nuclear waste. The UMP has been become potential buyers. of radiation as other populated areas player in the market, using various could it be overestimated and can of operation hall managers, for them working with such material for 40 without uranium production. mechanisms targeted to increase Ka- everything you just said be imple- to monitor the service delivery pro- years and there were times when Nevertheless, production of fuel Returning to the issue of produc- zatomprom’s sales efficiency. Being mented without excessive flash, cess, to communicate with clients, more than 1,000 tonnes of uranium for nuclear plants is a science- tion costs, I may say that this is an a full-fledged trader, the company without making it a different pro- to promptly solve emerging issues. hexafluoride were kept in stock, based production. Being the world ongoing process and we are continu- will seek opportunities to attract gramme? This experience was taken from Jap- whereas now we are talking about mining leader, why has Kazatom- ously working to decrease them. In profits not only from Kazakh ura- The idea is that the programme anese – heads of workshops and fac- more than 100 tonnes. A8 eurasia&world

Wednesday, april 27, 2016 Israeli Ambassador: Our Relations Are Based on Respect By Yerbolat Uatkhanov “Speaking about bilateral trade, Brodsky added that despite being to establish the relations with them el,” he said. of course, the numbers went down, a free market economy, Israel is still in the future. The Embassy invites Although official relations be- ASTANA – April 10 marked but this is not a unique situation. It is an idealistic country, a characteris- young people to explore Israel; the tween the two nations began in the 24th year of bilateral relations correct for many countries. Israel’s tic that has deep roots in the nation’s so-called ‘Startup Nation’ plans to 1992, Brodsky noted they in fact between Israel and Kazakhstan. economy is also facing difficulties values. organise different courses and cul- started much earlier. Israel was among the first nations because of the overall economic cri- “We have a centre of international tural activities in public diplomacy. “I should mention one episode to recognise Central Asia’s newly- sis. I believe that the economic cri- cooperation (MASHAV) where we For example, [I can point to the] which is very important in the rela- emerged independent countries, in- sis will create new opportunities,” share our technologies and knowl- participation in the Almaty Jazz tionships of the Kazakh and Jewish cluding Kazakhstan. said Brodsky. edge free of charge with as many Festival, where a prominent Israeli nations. Thousands and thousands “It is truly remarkable what has The ambassador noted Israel countries as possible. Over the last pianist participated. Young people of Jewish people were evacuated been achieved during this short plans to help develop the Kazakh decade, we brought a few hundred liked him very much,” he said. from Europe and different regions period of time,” said new Israeli Michael Brodsky agricultural field, with several Is- experts from Kazakhstan to the cen- Brodsky also stressed the impor- of the Soviet Union to the Central Ambassador in Kazakhstan Mi- raeli companies starting work in the tre. I am happy to say that more than tance of the new Silk Road, a corri- Asian region. Thanks to the hospi- Kazakhstan for many years, worth chael Brodsky. “Relations between South Kazakhstan region. They aim 1,000 doctors did internships in Is- dor connecting China with Europe. tality of local people they not only more than $1 billion per year. Of to produce products not only to sell rael and all of them came back and “Israel is sure Chinese involve- Kazakhstan and Israel are based not survived, but they found a new course, now this number went in local markets, but also export to all of them are working in different ment in Kazakhstan’s economy will home here. Many of them stayed only on mutual interests, but they down, because of prices for oil,” he Russia, China and other countries. hospitals of Kazakhstan. I am sure become more and more significant here. Israel will always remember are also based on deep mutual re- explained. “We have established an experi- that they benefit from the experi- and obviously the new Silk Road this,” he said. spect and deep mutual sympathy be- “Today we have meaningful re- mental drop irrigation farm in Ush- ence they got in Israel,” he said. initiative will require great invest- The Embassy used the new tween our people. In the next year, lationships in many different fields: konyr, close to Almaty. The idea is The ambassador has three priori- ments, which China is planning to March 1 holiday, the Day of Grati- we will mark the 25th anniversary political, economic and cultural and to represent Israel’s capabilities in ties during his term: reaching out to make in Kazakhstan. So we truly tude, as an excellent opportunity to of our diplomatic relations. From we managed to make these connec- the field of drip irrigation and to the younger generation, creating tri- want to be part of it. Israel’s tech- again thank the Kazakh population the very beginning of our relation- tions very strong,” he said. bring farmers to learn, to share our lateral relations among Kazakhstan, nologies can be required,” he said. for its hospitality and warm attitude ship it was very important for us to Agriculture, health, industry, edu- experience. I know that in Kazakh- Israel and China, and promoting He also noted the importance of towards the Jewish people. create a strong and meaningful bond cation, science and high technology stan there is much appreciation of cooperation in agriculture and water exchanging ideas in the financial “I have lived here for four months with Kazakhstan for many reasons, are the most important fields of Ka- Israel’s achievements in agriculture. management. field. and I really feel the atmosphere of such as appreciation for your coun- zakh-Israeli cooperation. Hundreds Last year, President Nursultan Naz- “The Israeli Embassy works “One of the major events in our tolerance and acceptance of eve- try as a big regional power and as a of companies in Kazakhstan oper- arbayev noted the quality of Israeli with Bolashak graduates, because relations is the second round of ne- ryone. This is very important. We moderate Muslim country.” ate with Israel’s participation. The strawberries and he said that such it considers that it is very impor- gotiations concerning double taxa- have a Jewish community in Ka- Brodsky added Kazakhstan fields of cooperation are diverse, as strawberries should be grown in tant to reach out to this group of tion, which took place in Astana. A zakhstan. I meet them regularly and served as a way for Israel to provide Israel has a presence in many areas Kazakhstan. We are happy to assist young people by different means. group of Israeli experts visited the all of them say that they feel com- diversity for its energy sources. of Kazakhstan’s economy, not just using high technologies and Israel’s Israel aims to establish good rela- Kazakh capital recently and soon fortable and secure here. That is the “We have been buying oil from agriculture and security. experience,” he said. tions with young people today, then Kazakhstan experts will visit Isra- spirit of Kazakhstan,” said Brodsky. Indonesia to Mark 23rd Kazakhstan Supports Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation and establishing new joint ventures By Galiya Nurzhan in the energy sector and agriculture, manufacturing, medicine, food and Kazakhstan and Indonesia. What tourism industries. in Eurasia, Senate Chair Says can be the common ground between Continued from Page A1 ing the UN Charter. Tokayev also these countries? Island and equatori- What are the main priorities of added that it is essential to promote al Indonesia, with a population more the Indonesian Embassy in Ka- According to the press office of economic interaction and trade to than 14 times greater than that of zakhstan? the Kazakh Senate, in his remarks benefit the people, emphasising the continental Kazakhstan, would seem Since my appointment my mis- the Chairman of the Senate empha- key role of China’s Silk Road Eco- to have nothing in common with its sion is to raise bilateral relations to nomic Belt as an important strategy. Central Asian counterpart. For the sised that among the key issues of a new level, since we will celebrate Tokayev also informed his coun- last 23 years, however, these two our time are a crisis of trust between the 23rd anniversary of the estab- states, disregard for international terparts about the conference Re- states have found points of contact to lishment of diplomatic relations this develop a fruitful bilateral relation- Foster Gultom law, an aspiration to dominate in ligions against Terrorism that will year. An important milestone in bi- global affairs, disrespect for the his- bring together parliamentarians and ship. lateral relations was the successful Kassym-Jomart Tokayev To learn more about these points of Kazakh athletes showed very good tory and culture of other people. representatives of religious leaders exchange of visits by the two coun- “The fight for peace is a political “Members of parliaments should to Astana on May 31 this year. contact, The Astana Times recently results in the Olympic Games and tries’ heads of state, during which the clearly say no to nuclear weapons. tournaments in boxing, weightlift- and moral duty of every state re- Furthermore, on the sidelines of interviewed Foster Gultom, a career two leaders underlined the readiness We can demand complete disarma- ing and Greco-Roman and freestyle gardless of its size and power. World the forum, Tokayev met with Iranian diplomat who was appointed by the to develop the existing potential, and ment from the world powers, advo- Indonesian President as the nation’s wrestling, winning gold and silver military expenditures have reached Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani. there are a lot of things that we can almost $2 trillion. This figure proves cate for the implementation of the The parties noted the particular im- Ambassador to Kazakhstan. medals, and every now and then we do in achieving this objective. hear the anthem of the Republic of that at governments’ insistence, Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of portance of the recent official visit In the economic area, the interac- some parliaments pass budgets Nuclear Weapons and the early en- of President Nazarbayev to Iran, What is your perception of Ka- Kazakhstan and see your flag rising tion between the business circles is where military expenditures prevail try into force of the Comprehensive during which major agreements in zakhstan, its capital and people on the world sports pedestals, again strengthening. The joint commission over development allocations,” To- Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty,” Tokayev trade and business were reached. now? signaling the victory of Kazakhstan. on economic cooperation is function- kayev added, bringing up the sub- highlighted. The speakers also discussed re- Prior to my arrival in October Secondly, Kazakhstan is also ing. Bilateral consultations between ject that the signing of the Kazakh He also stated that the Eurasian gional security problems associated 2012 I learned about Kazakhstan a known for its global initiatives, the two countries’ foreign minis- Presidential decree on closing down states should support the central role with intensification of the activities little bit more intensively in order among them G-Global, The ATOM tries are held regularly. We can also the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site25 of the United Nations in global af- of terrorist organisations. They em- to familiarise myself with a new Project and being the organiser of witness mutual support within the years ago was the first and the last fairs as well as oppose any restrictive phasised a necessity of joint efforts policy of the established state and the multilateral forums, such as the frames of international forums, sup- case in nuclear disarmament history. measures and military actions violat- to fight against extremism. was deeply impressed by the fast Congress of Leaders of World and porting our countries’ candidacies in pace of its development. The coun- Traditional Religions, the Astana the international organisations. try is growing so fast in terms of Economic Forum, Conference on In terms of social-cultural coop- Interaction and Confidence-Building GDP, foreign trade and global com- eration, universities of Indonesia Measures in Asia and many others, as Asian delights cooking class petitiveness. Kazakhstan has made and Kazakhstan have already estab- a platform for discussion of the most a significant leap forward in terms lished fruitful cooperation. We have Chef Benoit Letellier & Sous Chef Hery Sudarmanto of its global competitiveness rating, relevant issues on the international six MoUs (memorandums of under- having reached the top 50 economies agenda. In the international arena standing) signed between our uni- and now striving to enter the club Kazakhstan has gained a reputation versities in regions of Indonesia and of the 30 most developed countries as a leader in the global nuclear non- Kazakhstan, stipulating exchange of in the world. I also learned that one proliferation process, exerting every students and sharing best practices of the significant dates in the coun- effort towards a nuclear weapons- try’s history was the capital’s move free world, promoting UN efforts with due regard to the scientific and from Almaty to Astana in 1997-1998 in the fight against terrorism, illicit technological aspect in education and its further becoming the fastest drug trafficking, contributing to miti- from the Indonesian educational sec- growing modern metropolitan city gating global threats and promoting tor. There have been students and 19MAY in the Central Asian region, being sustainable development, thus im- academics from Kazakhstan who a hub in its essence and connecting plementing efforts which have been participated in several Indonesian STARTS AT all regions of the republic. Due to its put forward in the UN Millennium scholarship programmes. Last year, favourable geographic location, Ka- Development Goals. Indonesia has we received in Astana a number of zakhstan serves as a bridge, connect- a no less important role to play in students from the Jakarta-based in- 19:00 ing Asian and European parts of the the South East Asia region in terms ternational school; in turn, the stu- world and for this reason it’s called a of advancing the democratisation dents from the international school Eurasian state that has an important process and promoting human rights in Astana could also visit the sister role to play in the international arena. protection. school in Jakarta. Today Kazakhstan is in transition The Embassy has a programme to mode, moving from an energy-driv- In what kind of businesses are In- organise Indonesian cultural events en economy to an innovation-driven donesians mainly involved? and performances in Kazakhstan one and I noticed a great untapped Regarding trade and economic co- through organising and participat- potential for bilateral cooperation operation, up to now we still witness ing in both countries’ exhibitions and and a lot of opportunities to comple- a very low bilateral trade turnover. tourism fairs like the Kazakhstan In- ment each other in various sectors of This issue has regularly been touched ternational Tourism Fair (KITF) and the economy, such as the non-oil and on by the two countries’ leaders and expose Indonesian potential to the gas commodities sectors like grain, governments. Today import com- public. We organise familiarisation meat, cotton and some other agricul- modities from Kazakhstan to Indo- trips’ programmes annually, which tural products. Meanwhile, there are nesia mainly include salt, cement and bring together journalists and tour a lot of similarities between Kazakh- articles of iron and steel, technical operators of Kazakhstan to explore 40.000 KZT stan and Indonesia. The two coun- and medical equipment, as well as points of interest in some regions in per night tries have much in common in terms electrical and electronic equipment. Indonesia. We have also set up the of abundance of natural resources Indonesian export commodities to Indonesian Cultural Centre in Asta- such as mining, oil and gas and ag- Kazakhstan include household appli- na. But now we are expecting both ricultural products. The majority of ances, apparel, musical instruments, countries’ business communities to џ 2 hours cooking class KZT rubber, wood, furniture, perfumes, enhance cooperation in various sec- 25.000 both countries’ population is Mus- per person lim. The countries are both multicul- soap, etc. Apart from increasing co- tors of the economy, and raise the џ 1 hour degustation of prepared dishes tural in terms of diversity of ethnic operation between the two business bilateral relation to a new level of groups, being united by the proxim- circles, regular exchange of visits and strategic partnership. 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People Culture Sports Young Entrepreneur Finds Success Astana Opera Stages Puccini’s Patrick Twumasi: Sometimes You in Handmade Note Pads Famous ‘Madame Butterfly’ Have to Overcome Many Difficulties B2 B3 to Get Where You Want B7 Golovkin Tops Wade, Earns 35th Survey Shows Youth Win, Extends KO Streak to 22 Are Pleased with Country and Future By Zhazira Dyussembekova The publication was prepared on the basis of sociological research ASTANA – The Friedrich Ebert that was conducted in 2014, which Foundation (Friedrich Ebert Stif- covered 1,000 of the country’s tung or FES) and Research Institute young men aged 14 to 29 from all Public Opinion presented a publica- 14 regions of Kazakhstan, as well as tion called “Youth of Central Asia. the cities of Almaty and Astana. The Kazakhstan” on April 6-7 in Almaty. methodology of the well-known “Today’s youth of Kazakhstan Shell Youth Study was used for the is a generation that was born and research. It was adapted for the con- grew up in a period of serious polit- ditions and features of Kazakhstan. ical, social and economic transfor- The survey was focused on mations. These are young people the main spheres of attention of with their worldview, their position Kazakh youth, their dreams and and their values. That is why the plans, values, views, as well ques- study of today’s youth, their famili- tions and issues which they face arity with the world, is important,” within the socialisation process. said Tolganai Umbetaliyeva, head Here are the highlights of the sur- of the FES office in Almaty and vey that can be downloaded online one of the authors of the research on the FES website. during its presentation. Continued on Page B5 Journalist Paul Salopek

Photo: heavy.com Continues 21,000-Mile By Dmitry Lee knocking him out in round two In recent years, Golovkin has before stepping into the ring; at in front of his home crowd April become more than a boxer – he least it seemed so to the naked eye. ASTANA – Kazakh boxer 23 at the Forum Arena in Los has become a showman. An- In the first round, he was already ‘Out of Eden Walk’ and EXPO 2017 ambassador Angeles. The Karaganda na- other sold-out crowd of 16,353 shaken and knocked to the canvas “I discovered before this project Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin (35 tive defended his World Boxing reconfirmed that when his name by Golovkin’s right power blow. By Kamila Zhumabayeva that walking is helpful for many wins, 0 losses, 0 draws, 32 Council (WBC), World Boxing was called. The crowd went wild Wade’s self-assurance seemed to things and one of them is think- knock outs) completely outper- Association (WBA) and In- when it heard “Gennady Triple G vaporise and it appeared he didn’t ASTANA – Pulitzer Prize-win- ing… The project has probably formed, out-powered and domi- ternational Boxing Federation Golovkiiin…” from ring announc- want to continue the bout, but he ning American journalist and Na- been evolving in my life long be- tional Geographic Fellow travel nated U.S. opponent Dominic (IBF) middleweight titles for er Michael Buffer. got up. fore I actually set out walking from Wade (18 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws), the 16th time. Wade lacked confidence even Continued on Page B7 writer Paul Salopek set a goal to Africa in 2013,” Salopek started walk the global trail of first hu- his story while walking on the mans who migrated out of Africa stage of Nazarbayev University. in the Stone Age. He is now in Ka- righted book of all time. Kazakh- Human species, he said, began zakhstan to continue his 21,000- stan has numerous entries among to migrate and spread through the mile foot journey, the “Out of the listings. Middle East, to Europe, Asia Mi- Eden Walk” that started in Ethio- Kazakh Citizens Hold Numerous Since so many references are nor and Central Asia, along coast- pia in 2013 and will end at the now available digitally, it is not a lines, the Caribbean coast, along tip of South America seven years challenge to find the records online beaches, to Siberia. later. Continued on Page B2 and people don’t have to buy the Guinness World Records actual volume. Some think there are ridiculous things in the Guin- ness Book, as often no one does the feat listed as a record except the record-setter. Certain records Kazakh Musicians to may seem a little mind-boggling, while others are truly amazing. Kazakhstan or its citizens have been involved many times in the Introduce Listeners record-setting process. Seven members of the Kazakh Geographic Society made the to Romantic Era fastest automobile expedition and those who wish for a respite of to the South Pole in 2011. They By Zhazira Dyussembekova positive emotions in the middle of prepared for the journey for about the busy work week, as well as a two years, managing to overcome ASTANA – The city’s Congress great opportunity to see and hear 2,500 kilometres in four and a- Hall will host a concert April 27 the talent of the gifted pianists half days. featuring outstanding Kazakh mu- performing Romantic-era master- Marat Zhylanbayev, one of the sicians and international contest pieces. first Kazakhs to enter the book, winners Dina Mirmanova, Aik- The programme consists of com- Photo by Veters.kz set seven records. He has achieved erim Yessimkhanova and Daniyar KazGeo team positions by Johannes Brahms, different bests in marathons, in- Yessimkhanov. Frédéric Chopin, Edvard Grieg, cluding running through four of By Zhazira Dyussembekova ness World Records, the annual mals, as well as natural phenom- The Magical World of Romance Sergei Rachmaninoff and Pyotr the world’s desserts. [Romanticism] will be a wonder- ASTANA – No doubt most reference edition that shows the enon. Published since 1955, it has Tchaikovsky. ful event for classical music lovers Continued on Page B3 people are familiar with Guin- achievements of people and ani- been named the best-selling copy- Continued on Page B4

Things to Watch & Kazakh-Born Model, Entrepreneur Places to go Helps Country’s Models Develop Abroad nationwide pore when she was 16 and com- when people knew I was from Ka- April 29 at 9 a.m. Day of Kazakh National Costumes. By Kamila Zhumabayeva pleting her degree in hotel man- zakhstan I was given this nickname People are encouraged to wear agement at the East Asia Institute up until today. This actually helps Kazakh national clothes ASTANA – At 26, Kazakh-born, of Management. my career a lot, because it impresses New York-based Alyona Subbo- “When you come as a beginner, people that I’m from this country but Astana Opera tina is probably one of the hardest a new face, people see you are look different,” said Subbotina. April 29 at 7 p.m. Roden, Ballet working, multifaceted and accom- not very professional. You hesi- She was the face of Mac Cos- plished yet down-to-earth models tate and don’t know how to pose. metics and Brunello Cucinelli in and entrepreneurs the country has You need to come well dressed, 2012, Thomas Wylde in 2013 and congress hall confident in yourself and know- ever had. She is busy helping native part of the Armani advertising April 29 at 7 p.m. Symphonic Music, concert models build their careers abroad, ing what you do at work and that campaign. while developing her own and en- is what many clients pick models The model has worked with the Barys arena joying art projects as a hobby. for,” she said. world’s top fashion houses such April 30 at 4 p.m. Battles of Nomads, “I treat my work with high pro- She opened Givenchy Paris as Acne Studios, Giorgio Armani, fessionalism because it is primar- s.telegraph.co.uk Photo credit: Fashion Week in 2011, where she Givenchy and Helmut Lang and Mixed Martial Arts ily a big responsibility. All agents Alyona Subbotina was nicknamed “Kazakh Girl,” was featured in fashion shows for and clients who hire you for such and earned international recogni- Jean Paul Gaultier, Mara Hoff- ARUZHAN MALL Born in Almaty in 1990, Subbo- important jobs always expect a big tion. She subsequently moved to man, Thierry Mugler, Rick Ow- May 7, 8 at 10 a.m. Handcraft Fair output first of all,” she said ina tina was a member of the Kazakh New York City. ens, Vivienne Westwood and other recent interview with The Astana Olympic volleyball team. Her “This started in 2011. Even though designers. Times. modelling career began in Singa- I don’t look like a typical Kazakh, Continued on Page B2 B2 Nation&Capital people

Wednesday, april 27, 2016 Young Entrepreneur Finds Success in Handmade Note Pads Designing gives me the opportu- would be, is paid advertising still (Valentine’s Day), the New Year By Dmitry Lee nity to share this creativity with necessary? and birthdays, so the crisis didn’t others.” “From our experience, I think affect us too much, as all these ASTANA – Some businesses Timing is always a hard thing to that doing business is possible holidays are celebrated no matter are prospering no matter the cri- predict in Smailova’s line of work without paid advertising. To pro- the circumstances and even during ses and circumstances. One such and it doubles the challenge, be- mote our business, we organ- crises. Also people prefer useful, small business owner spoke about cause each work is custom. ised various competitions and personalised and interesting gifts her handmade notepad workshop “The estimated time of finish- sometimes offered interesting to knickknacks that would not be that makes a profit even during ing a pad mostly depends on the exchange options when we liked used. Because we don’t use local economic uncertainty. In an in- complexity of the order and its someone’s product or service on- material to make our notepads and terview with The Astana Times content. We once had on order we line; we tell our audiences about we buy the supply in foreign cur- 23-year old Saule Smailova, archi- were making for one and a-half companies in social networks. rency, the cost of our notebooks tect by occupation and founder of months. The client was in a differ- Our customers tell their friends increased almost by 25 percent. BLOCKmeNOT, mentioned some ent country and wanted to make a about our website or post photos However we try not to raise prices key points of successfully running gift to his grandfather in Kazakh- of our notepads and tag us. I think too much, so that our notebooks a small business. stan. We thought out every detail that at the moment Instagram is will be easily available. “BLOCKmeNOT, based out of of the case and the notebook and the main source of orders, al- “Though we live in the world Almaty, is a workshop that makes picked up a special material and though I myself never ordered or of gadgets, there are still many handmade notebooks and sketch- paper accessories. During the bought anything via social media. people who prefer to write notes books from eco-leather. The main time that we were making it, we I need to see things, touch them on paper. By the way, I am one of principles of each BLOCKmeNOT even became friends with the cli- and feel them. So when custom- them. Since our pads can be a di- pad are quality, practicality and Saule Smailova ent. We cut the paper and patterns ers want to see our products we ary and notebook, a sketchbook, style,” she said. and sew the notebooks all by meet them to show our product a book of recipes, a photo album, The personalised approach and a for the creative people and the would be of high quality, practi- hand. The design is executed in and discuss the design and other a collection of poems, a book of bit of her soul in each of her works cal and stylish. I needed a notepad businessmen. You may combine electronic form, such as the page details,” she said. ideas, a travelling magazine or just make it hard to overlook. which could become a part of my sketch paper parts and drawing name and engraving on the cover, For now, their notepads can be an album for drawing, this is why “We make them from envi- image and would be a convenient papers and that will give you one for instance. We have two assis- found at the concept store Experi- people of various professions or ronmentally-friendly materials, tool both at work and in my crea- BLOCKmeNOT for both planning tants in our line of work: a printer mentarium in Dostyk Plaza in Al- really anyone could be our client exquisitely executed and person- tivity sessions. So I designed and tasks, jotting down important ideas and a guillotine paper cutter,” she maty and in Seven Life Store in the as long as they can write or draw,” alised, and we put a piece of our made my first sketchbooks and or creating masterpieces.” said. capital. said Smailova. souls in each strainer, because notepads myself,” she said. Her team currently has a work- we believe that BLOCKmeNOT To add to her success, she uses shop, but not an office, although should please its master every day! How it all began her inner world to influence things Smailova is planning to open a Handling the pressure We design individual pads togeth- Smailova explained that the idea that she can change like her crea- small showroom for her creations er with our clients, taking into ac- to open her own notepad busi- tions, instead of things that can’t in the future. of economic challenges count all requests. You may order ness came to her while she was a be changed. “Instagram is our virtual of- Smailova noted the universal na- a personalised notebook with your student and her own preferences “Designing is the process if ex- fice and most sales are generated ture of her product. name engraved on each page, or helped her identify clients’ desires. pressing one’s emotions and reac- through social media,” she said. “Our notepads are good gifts for request an unusual lining inside, “In the last eight years of study- tions to the surrounding reality. I With the rise of social media that such occasions like March 8 (In- divide it into sections or columns. ing and working, I needed an ideal want make this world beautiful, helps promote small businesses for ternational Women’s Day, widely The note pad that took 1.5 months to Our notebooks are versatile tools sketchbook and a notepad that interesting and more convenient. free, the legitimate question to ask celebrated in Kazakhstan), Feb. 14 create. Kazakh-Born Model, Journalist Paul Salopek Continues Entrepreneur Helps Country’s 21,000-Mile ‘Out of Eden Walk’ Continued from Page B1 argue that the stories nobody sees his heart. He explained how he because we are flying to them are finds his walking partners. “They crossed what was back as important and sometimes more “There is no system… I have Models Develop Abroad then a land bridge between the old important than the story at the des- a network of journalist friends Continued from Page B1 world and the new world – now di- tination. That connectivity along around the world and journalists vided by a sea between Alaska and with the act of slowing down im- are great hubs of information. Subbotina has also been on the Siberia and then all the way down merses, submerges me into daily Other 60 percent of the time it is cover of Elle Mexico, Harper’s Ba- to the very tip of South America, life,” the journalist said. random,” the traveller said. zaar Kazakhstan and Marie Claire Chile – probably one of the last Along the route of his walk, he “In a very empty and desolate Malaysia and the pages of Dazed corners, horizons in the original hopes it gives a deeper insight and landscape you have to plan, there & Confused, Marie Claire UK, V discovery of the earth by our an- more meaning in the stories he is no walking out of Aktau and Magazine and Vogue Italia. cestors,” he explained. writes and shares. hoping for the best you know… She always tries to work ex- Salopek believes this journey is “Climate change, economic up- Water is a bigger problem; I don’t tremely hard so clients will pick her highly important in the history of heaval, globalisation, mass migra- know where I’m going to sleep for the next job. human species, even more impor- tion, environment, culture, politics, every night, that is an honest truth. “This world is so small, actually, tant than space travel because, as war – I don’t just skim through, but I might have a desired destination that everybody knows each other. he explains, humans had technol- live and inhabit the events and ma- but I don’t know whether I’ll make You are selected based on the end ogy and intellect to begin to “inno- jor headlines of the day with peo- it or no,” the speaker continued. result. I’m never lazy. Regardless vate their way across habitats, cli- ple who live them and who rarely Salopek said he has to plan his of a client being a ‘cool’ one or not, mates, desserts, mountain ranges, get written about,” Salopek noted. journey for the sake of safety, but I work equally, try to never let them kashagan.today Photo credit: glaciers and bodies of water” when In the fall of 2012, these were he cannot get upset if plans do not down and not be late for work,” ly working with six or seven mod- ion and modelling industry was not they left Africa. the reasons of his decision to “set work because according to him, 90 said Subbotina. els. Four are already working out- as developed. People seemed to be “The revolution of the human aside his conventional journalism percent of the time they do not. She is currently signed with New side Kazakhstan and three are being afraid of judgment and self-expres- mind happened, that allowed us career” to do the “biggest story “Slowing down allows me to York-based Trump Model Manage- prepared to make the same move. sion, while now they are braver and to basically take possession of the that he could think of.” move in a way that calms you ment, founded and owned by bil- “One can always establish an willing to show themselves, she planet, we became planetary spe- Salopek uses GPS and GIS map- down. You don’t get upset about lionaire Donald Trump, and was agency; I am only developing a net- said cies. That is why I call this journey ping technology and takes a city small things, you get upset about recently shot for a Sephora ad. The work now. I want my agency to be “When I come to Kazakhstan a walk into becoming a human. We walk in every major city he walks big things. You are able to differ- French chain of cosmetics stores small, more exclusive so that mod- now, [I see] new faces, fashion mag- became the people we are today… into. He spends one to three days entiate,” he noted. features beauty products such as els could get proper attention and azines, modelling agencies. A lot of This journey took about 2,500 walking around the town and turns The journalist also shared about makeup, skincare, body, fragrance, career growth,” she said. work is going on. It’s very impres- generations. The ‘Out of Eden on a GPS device, which locates what brought him to his journey. nail colour and haircare. Subbotina plans to establish a sive and cool. I would like to be and Walk’ is going to try to replicate him to a satellite after about every “Accumulation of years of ex- With nearly ten years of model- modelling agency in Almaty. It will work there more,” she said. “Many this journey in a much shorter time two metres. perience as a travelling writer… I ling experience, an accomplished not have a physical office, because magazines, editors and stylists who I span, seven to nine to ten years,” “I stop, see somebody, I say ‘hel- had a great honour and privilege. I past and future-minded thinking, scouting and modelling career de- work with tell about cool magazines he shared. lo, can I take your picture, what’s have been lucky to be allowed to Subbotina is launching SubMan- velopment are done online. or shootings in Kazakhstan that they Starting from Ethiopia, the your life like.’ That photograph witness history unfold during my agement, a platform that explores, In the future, she wants to es- heard about and I am very glad peo- writer explained step by step how is GPS connected to the satellite life time by covering, sadly, con- discovers and develops future top tablish free courses for promising ple have started to talk about us.” he was crossing borders through and GEO located. So I’m drawing flict but also countries building talent throughout Kazakhstan. The models and those who do not nec- Being part of overseas shootings Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah into Jordan, GPS maps of every city that I walk themselves up and pulling them- company will serve as a scouting essarily want to go abroad, but sim- with foreign photographers and Palestine, Israel, Syria, Cyprus, through,” he added. selves together,” Salopek says. agency. ply become familiar with how the Kazakh designers exhibiting their Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Ka- The journalist listed some peo- However, he always thought he “I find it very strange that a big business works. work abroad is a big plus for the zakhstan, northern India, Bangla- ple he walked with and who are was “doing it quickly, flying story country like Kazakhstan doesn’t “Everything is in the stage of de- country, she added. Last year she desh, Myanmar, China, Siberia, also the characters of the story. to story” and that there had to be have good agents for sending mod- velopment; I myself have to work did an independent non-commer- Alaska to the “western shores of “I’ve walked with African no- a better way to “globalise” story- els abroad. I faced this problem my- a lot as well. I also have to stay in cial photo project about the country the new world.” mads, Saudi generals, Israeli telling in today’s globalised tech- self before; finding such an agent in touch 24 hours a day with four of and is interested in inviting photog- “When people say that what I poets, Turkish photographers, nological age and “put fast short the country is indeed unrealistic,” my models. I am happy for their raphers to collaborate with her. am doing is crazy, I say no… I am Georgian high school drop outs, micro headlines into a human con- she said. “All modelling agencies success; the models are already be- “The book that we made will be doing what we are built to do, what ‘Mr Azerbaijan Sportsman of the text.” there are unable to do this; they ing shot for numerous magazines issued in May in Dazed & Con- evolution built this amazing body Year 2012,’ which was a mistake “I thought what is the journey only work locally. They can surely and are expected in Paris,” said fused magazine and a photo exhi- to do over the course of 200,000 because he walked me into the that ties us all together? And it was be professionals in their business in Subbotina. bition will be in London and New years,” Salopek stressed. ground,” he said, causing a light this journey for me anyway, the Kazakhstan, but there are no solu- She quickly added she does not York. I have a lot of ideas, but this He is combining the most an- cheer among the university’s au- journey of our ancestors to basi- tions for working overseas.” want to give promises to any of the surely requires financing,” added cient form of transportation with ditorium. cally become planetary species. With her vast experience abroad, models and believes her business Subbotina. “I also have ideas in the highest technology that he can Salopek noted that he was born So it is combination of emotional Subbotina was constantly asked for should be built on trust and honesty. sports projects and other fields if master along with the help of Na- in and loves the desert and that a and intellectual reasons,” he con- help, advice or contacts from many “A person’s destiny is in my someone wants to help later and do tional Geographic, laptops, satel- country like Kazakhstan opens up cluded. Kazakh models who wanted to go hands and I am responsible for it,” something interesting.” lite phones and by interacting via abroad. she said. Even though she is busy helping social media when he is able to. “The models who were con- Two of her models are from Al- other models, doing her own job In his journalism career, Salopek tacting me seemed very good and maty, two from Kostanai and one and involved in art projects, she worked as a foreign correspondent promising and I thought why not from the capital. She is finding it tries not to miss events in New York in Africa, the Middle East, Central occupy myself with this and try to difficult to obtain visas for them. that involve Kazakhstan and is glad Asia, Balkan Peninsula and Latin send them abroad. I have contacts, “We really have to fight for it. I to offer her help. American countries often cover- know how it works. I can always want to stand up for the rights of “Recently, I was invited to an ing conflicts. He explained why he give advice, help with a portfolio our models and want to work with evening at Kazakhstan’s consu- walks and not flies, takes a cab or and show them to the ‘right’ peo- Kazakhstan’s models first of all,” late that will take place April 19. It public transport. ple,” she said. she added. might be interesting to help them “What are all the stories that I am Subbotina had already started as When Subbotina began working somehow and do something inter- missing between myself, airplane, an independent agent and is current- in Kazakhstan, the country’s fash- esting,” said Subbotina. stories between A and B? I would B3 Nation&Capital Culture

Wednesday, april 27, 2016 Kazakh Musicians to Introduce Italian Violinist Listeners to Romantic Era Massimo Quarto Continued from Page B1 Kazakh cities, and maybe in other Portugal, Spain and the United Münster in 2013. She also teaches countries. States. at Kazakh National University of “As you can see from the name, “We want to introduce the audi- Yessimkhanov has also par- Arts. in this concert we will perform ence to amazingly beautiful music ticipated in international festivals, Her duet with Mirmanova was Performs Around compositions of the Romantic and masterpieces of the Romantic such as Amici della Pianoforte recognised as one of the best dur- era. The romantic-era music in Era,” he said. in Italy, Animato in France and ing the 2014 International Cho- our opinion comes from the soul; Yessimkhanov was born in Al- Kasseler Musikfest in Germany. pin Piano Competition in Rome, it shows the most subtle senti- maty in 1981 and began develop- In additional to his performances where they received third place. Kazakhstan ments, the most subtle changes of ing his talent from an early age. worldwide and in his native land, Mirmanova, born in 1981, is people’s feelings. That is why we In 1995, he debuted with the State Yessimkanov also teaches at the a graduate of Kurmangazy Ka- thought it would be very interest- Symphony Orchestra of Kazakh- Kazakh National University of zakh National Conservatory. Like ing for the listeners. Romantic mu- stan. He has won many national Arts. her fellow musicians, she holds sic is always perceived with more and international contests, includ- Born in 1988, Yessimkhanova awards from many national and enthusiasm,” said Yessimkhanov ing the Bösendorfer International has also been following her pas- international contests and has been in an interview with The Astana Piano Competition in 2009. sion since an early age. The young the guest at numerous festivals. Times. He began his studies in 1999 at piano musician has participated in She is a talented concertmaster and He added the musicians will Hannover University of Music, international festivals and com- her skill has been rewarded at dif- not only perform solo, but will Drama and Media in Germany and petitions. She won a scholarship ferent events. demonstrate piano play with four two years later started perform- to Hannover University of Music, Tickets for the concert are 1,000 hands, a technique rarely seen in ing solo concerts with orchestra in Drama and Media in 2007 and tenge (US$3) and can be pur- the city. The team will present the various cities in France, Germany, earned her Master of Music degree chased at Congress Hall and online programme in the capital and other Greece, Kazakhstan, Morocco, from Germany’s Musikhochschule at Kazticket or Ticketon.

By Erzat Sergazin would like to introduce to the audi- ence well-known violinist Quarto Astana Opera Stages Puccini’s Famous ASTANA – Famous Italian who visits your country for the maestro Massimo Quarto per- first time,” said Ravagnan present- formed in Astana on April 19, ing the artist prior to the concerts. Almaty on April 20 and Aktau on Quarto noted that he likes Ka- ‘Madame Butterfly’ April 23 with a series of concerts zakhstan. “I had previously visited the and the performance was directed dedicated to the Year of Italy in Soviet Union, particularly, Mos- By Zhaniya Urankayeva by Lorenzo Amato. Kazakhstan. cow and other cities of the USSR. “The story of ‘Madame But- Ambassador of Italy to Ka- However, Kazakhstan is rather ASTANA – One of Giacomo terfly’ crowns Puccini’s creativity zakhstan Stefano Ravagnan said Puccini’s greatest operas, “Mad- period. The composer wrote three more events with Italian artists in specific because the people and ame Butterfly,” was staged at the successful operas one after anoth- Kazakhstan will be presented this mentality is completely different. Astana Opera April 15-16 within er, which made his name. They are year, including an Italian folk mu- I will be happy to come to your the framework of the Year of Ital- ‘La Boheme’, ‘Tosca’ and ‘Mad- sic concert, a photo exhibition and country again in the future, if pos- ian Culture in Kazakhstan. ame Butterfly. ’ I am very proud to a festival of Italian cinema. sible,” Quarto said. The opera tells the story of announce that all three were per- “The relations between our Ravagnan also noted that the young Japanese geisha Cio-Cio- formed by the Astana Opera,” said countries become stronger every Italian Embassy plans to organise San, also known as Madame But- Buribayev. year and acquire a completely a concert of the folk group Historic terfly, who decided to change her The stage decorations, such as new character. The cultural ties Bearers of Corey District on the traditions and beliefs in order to the 18-metre artificial lake, were “Geisha” by American playwright der to ensure a better future for her play very important roles in this. Day of Astana. marry American Navy officer B.F. created to astonish the audience, David Belaso, which deeply child,” added Baktai. This year will be full of different “It is a kind of parade with a his- Pinkerton. noted theatre director Toleubek Al- touched the Italian composer, not- “Madame Butterfly” was first events between the two countries. toric group of 14 flag-bearers that Kazakh honoured artists Zhan- piyev. In comparison to other op- ed Amato. staged at La Scala in Milan, Italy A number of concerts and various will proceed on one of the main nat Baktai and Aigul Niyazova era theatres, which have partly rec- “This is the third production of in 1904 and has become one of the exhibitions with the masters of city’s streets. It is a spectacular played the female lead. The part reated the main character’s house, ‘Madame Butterfly’ in my career most beloved productions for op- Italian art will be held in Kazakh- performance,” the Italian ambas- of the lieutenant was performed by lake and landscape, the Astana- and I was waiting for the premier. era houses throughout the world. stan throughout the year. Today, I sador said. Italian opera star and tenor Fabio based opera house decided to pre- This is an honour and big responsi- Armiliato and Kazakh honoured sent full-scale decorations, made bility to work with Alan Buribayev artist Medet Chotabayev. by Italians Ezio Frigerio and Oscar and our Italian colleagues, who are Dina Hamzina and Gulzhanat winner Franca Squarciapino. great professionals. The perfor- Sapakova played the role of Mad- “More than 100 unique costumes mance is difficult, both physically ame Butterfly’s faithful servant, were made for the performance. and psychologically. The ending Suzuki. Kazakh honoured artist Some of them represent true works of the opera is very powerful, as and Astana Opera main conductor of art,” said Alpiyev. the main character is a daughter of Alan Buribayev served as maestro The opera is based on the play a samurai and she had to die in or- Sand Art Centres Find an Audience in Astana technology, and try to draw thus said head of the studio Dinara By Zhanna Shayakhmetova spending time together in a roman- Molobekova. tic atmosphere. As a rule, people Courses costs 8,000 tenge ASTANA – A huge number of prefer to paint the history of their (US$24) per month and classes are courses in art, design and music acquaintance. Their work is then held two times a week. are offered to urban residents. But photographed and a photo collage “Some children are keen on sand there are also classes that peo- is given for a sweet memory,” she drawing and buy their own tables ple can attend with their child or said. and continue learning. Drawing spouse and dive into the world of Classes for adults include sand has a good effect on child’s devel- sand art. animation, acquiring the basic opment. Recently, we got a request Being a great activity for chil- knowledge of techniques and nu- to teach a child who suffer from dren and adults, sand drawing, as ances. The elementary skills can autism. We are ready to develop a art therapy, is useful for all ages be taught in one lesson. And it is programme for children with spe- and contributes to a better self-un- necessary to attend classes for at cial needs. We receive a lot or par- derstanding and personal growth. least three months for profound ents’ reviews. Sand art especially This rich and dynamic graphic study. calms hyperactive children who tradition is recognised by the UN- Courses cost 10,000 tenge need to throw out their energy,” ESCO as a masterpiece of the oral (US$30) for children and 15,000 she added. and intangible heritage of human- tenge (US$45) for adults. A course The Happy Art club is located at ity. consist of eight lessons. An art 1/1 Satpayev Street. The contact The art studio Azhar offers rendezvous costs 5,000 tenge number is +77082616961. A web- painting and sand drawing classes (US$15). site is www.happy-astana.com. for children ages three and up and The art studio Azhar is located The Benefit development centre adults. Sand art with animated at 5 G Sauran Street. The contact offers classes for children starting scene transitions under the camera numbers are +77015247670 and from four. Sand drawing is includ- is provided for ten year olds. Fairy +71712285589. ed in a progamme for future school- tale therapy is offered for small The creative studio Happy Art children as a compulsory course. kids. offers classes in painting, sand Teachers consider that training is “Youngsters learn not just to animation, scrapbooking and art extremely important for the emo- draw some pictures from the sto- modeling only for children. Sand tional development of children. ries but they can use their fantasy animation teacher Akmaral Oraz- Courses cost 10,000 tenge (US$30) and draw on a certain theme. After galiyeva is a professional art- for 12 classes (three times a week). a three-month programme, they re- ist. She has two years experience Lesson duration is 45 minutes. ceive a certificate and show a final working with children on sand ani- The art centre Benefit is lo- presentation. We also shoot music mation. cated at 17 Momyshuly Street, video to demonstrate students’ “We accept children starting Office 4. The contact num- skills. Video is provided for both from three years old. Sand draw- bers are +77172776248 and adults and children,” said director ing is conducted in a dark room +77071445588. of the studio Aizhan Zharkeshova. and only sensor tables illuminate There are also local entertain- Besides, the studio provides a a soft warm light. An image from ment agencies that offer a live sand creative dating idea for singles. the main table with the projector is animation performance at events “A man can invite his beloved broadcasted on the big screen. This such as wedding and birthday par- one for an art rendezvous. I ex- allows using all the receptors and ties and masterclasses for groups plain the technique for 20 minutes. has beneficial effects on emotional of people. The average price starts Then young people are left alone state. Children aged three to five from approximately 40,000 tenge with the information about the are allowed to draw with parents,” (US$120). B4 Nation&Capital COUNTRY

Wednesday, april 27, 2016 More than 3,000 Cyclists Celebrate Kazpost Introduces Start of Cycling Season in Almaty Project to Give bicycle more often and wished for By Kamila Zhumabayeva great spring days. When the many cyclists gath- ASTANA – A massive bicy- ered by the stage, Kazakhstan’s cle race dedicated to the opening Buildings Their well-known voyager and biker of the 2016 cycling season took Dmitry Petrukhin and Miss Ka- place April 10 in Almaty. More zakhstan 2014 and Miss Universe than 3,000 city residents, guests, 2015 medallist Regina Vandisheva professional athletes and cycling Own Websites presented prizes to the winners in lovers participated in the annual various categories such as most event. grown-up cyclist, most creative The race started at the intersec- cyclist and youngest cyclist, re- tion of Al-Farabi and Tattimbet ported Kapital.kz. streets. Cyclers had to pass through A lottery was then held using the an overlapped Al-Farabi Street and numbers participants were given at finish at the First President’s Park, the start and end of the race. One reported Kapital.kz. of the amateur cyclists riding for

The organisation of cycling Kapital.kz Photo credit: the first time received a new bicy- events is visibly growing each cle from the mayor. The celebra- year; 13 were held in Almaty in An organised, safe start and a The front section of the park tion ended with a concert. 2015. Planners note about 300 similar finish awaited participants entrance turned into a festive area Six bicycle races will be held people gathered at the city’s first this year. Security service and an on race day and Almaty Akim in the megapolis this year as part cycling march in 2009 and the ambulance accompanied the col- (Mayor) Bauyrzhan Baibek greet- of Sporttyk Almaty (Kazakh for number steadily increased the fol- umn. Cyclists occasionally had ed the participants. He congratu- Sportive Almaty), a programme to lowing years reaching a record problems with equipment which lated citizens on the beginning of develop mass sports announced by number of 6,000, according to the were resolved on the spot at road- the cycling season, recommended the city’s physical education and news website. side, said Kapital.kz. everyone travel around the city by culture management. Kazakh Citizens Hold Numerous Guinness World Records Continued from Page B1 fifth anniversary, was cooked by clean and jerk by lifting 233 kilo- Not all the records are positive; 30 chefs, according to Guinness grammes. some have a very sad history. Ka-

A number of records are con- World Record website. Kazakhstan holds the record for zakhstan is listed for the largest Photo by Kazpost.kz nected with food. The largest The book also has a section the largest exercise demonstration/ lake created by nuclear explosion, created based on http://newzip- serving of beshbarmak (meat and based on countries’ geographic class in different venues, set Sep- referring to the time when the So- By Zhazira Dyussembekova pasta in broth) was prepared July features. Kazakhstan is the record tember 3, 2003 when more than viet Union detonated a 140-kilo- code.post.kz. Residents will be able to find all the necessary in- 6, 2015, when the Kazakh Geo- holder as the largest landlocked 4.8 million people across the coun- tonne nuclear device under the dry ASTANA – Kazpost, Kazakh- graphic Society made 736.5 kilo- country in the world. try were simultaneously involved bed of Chagan River, forming the formation on its pages, such as stan’s postal service, and BI contact details for service pro- grammes of the national dish. The The nation also has records con- in aerobics. The event, organised lake. It is also named Chagan and Group, one of the nation’s larg- record was set to celebrate Capital nected with sports achievements. to promote a healthy lifestyle, was has a volume of around 100,000 viders, to discuss issues with est investment and construction neighbours, pay utility bills and Day. Channel 7 fried the largest The heaviest total weight lift in the led by Kazakh President Nursultan cubic metres. The same spot holds companies, have announced a serving of doughnuts (baursaks), men’s 105-kilogramme category Nazarbayev to music broadcast on the record for the largest crater place ads. They will also have joint pilot project to design a the opportunity to send online 856 kilogrammes, in 2014. The was set by Olympic champion Ilya the radio. from an underground explosion. website for each building, ac- Kazakh Geographic Society also Ilyin in December 2015 when he It’s impossible to skip Khan Kazakhstan has set more re- messages to the city administra- cording to an April 10 Kazpost tion and cooperatives of apart- entered the book in May 2015 by lifted 437 kilogrammes. He held Shatyr Entertainment Centre, cords, some of which have already press statement. The project is making a 687-kilogramme serv- the previous record in the category which was recognised as the tallest been broken and others which ment owners. part of the introduction of new To use the service, residents ing of lagman soup. The record, from the 2012 London Olympics, tensile structure. It soars 150 me- never will be, but definitely more, postal codes. achieved to mark the society’s where he also set the record in the tres from its elliptical base. hopefully all positive, are coming. should visit www.post.kz. By “Another small, but promis- clicking “new postal codes” and ing innovation from Kazpost! searching for the address, the Do you think Kazpost is just button “open building’s web- a delivery [service] for let- site” will appear on the map. ters and pensions? …Our idea The individual will follow the is that these sites will become link and complete a free regis- places for interaction between tration. The last step is authori- tenants and cooperative apart- sation and clicking “receive ment owners (KSK). Thanks, resident’s status.” BI Group, for the provision of Social network users are dis- pilot sites. Opportunities will cussing the innovation. Most be increased! [Kazpost] We say the idea is a great one, but change! And this is only the hope the information on the beginning!” said Kazpost head websites will always be up to Bagdat Musin on his Facebook date. Some think it is almost page. impossible to create such a

Photo by Nur.kz Lenta.kazakh.ru Photo credit: According to the statement, page for every building in the Largest serving of beshbarmak. Marat Zhylanbayev the website addresses will be city, let alone the country. UNESCO Department to Honour 80th Birthday of Kazakh Poet and Anti-Nuclear Activist UNESCO department. I am very in the Kazakh culture and history of Creation,” dedicated to the 70th By Zhanna Shayakhmetova grateful to Irina Bokova, Direc- and, at the same time, the entire anniversary of the intergovern- tor General of UNESCO, for the multi-ethnic people of our country mental organisation and its spe- ASTANA – The 80th anniver- support and belief in us. Olzhas respect each other’s culture. In this cialised agency, was held at the sary of great Kazakh poet, writer Suleimenov has served as an am- direction we collaborate closely university last year. Foreign am- and anti-nuclear activist Olzhas bassador to UNESCO in Paris for with the department of the As- bassadors, members of Parliament, Suleimenov will be commemo- 15 years and now he is a professor sembly of Peoples of Kazakhstan, state and public figures, scientists rated May 12 with an event at Lev of our department,” he said. as together we carry out similar and representatives of the media Gumilyov Eurasian National Uni- The ENU management and tasks,” added Shalakhmetov. and student community were in- versity (ENU). The Man of the UNESCO signed a memorandum The department is working on volved in the event. World forum is being organised Aug. 23, 2013 to open a UNESCO projects including Mangi El, the The participants discussed new by ENU’s United Nations Educa- department at the university. Pyramid Principle, History of Mu- ways and means of organising the tional, Scientific and Cultural Or- “Let me refer to Suleimenov’s sic and Ya eto ty (I am you). transfer of the cultural and historic ganisation (UNESCO) department thought that the department’s “I would like to highlight the experience, overall improvement of ethnic and religious tolerance, main task is the interaction and Silk Road Talk project launched and human development. with participation by the Islamic Photo credit: kazpravda.kz Photo credit: Educational, Scientific and Cultur- enu.kz Photo credit: mutual understanding of cultures. by famous cultural scientist Murat Among the reporters Shalakhme- al Organisation, Azerbaijani and Gadilbek Shalakhmetov Olzhas Suleimenov Of course, being in the political Auezov. He has led this project for tov is called a world-class thinker, and economic space, people must many years. Our centuries-old his- but for the students, he is a true Georgian Embassies and National President Nursultan Nazarbayev, tural heritage, to understand that possess some inherent quality and tory and relations with China, Mon- living legend of Kazakh television Writers’ Union. our Kazakh culture is a part of the headed the Kazinform news agen- we have identified this quality as golia and Russia allow us to hold who shares his valuable experi- The conference is one of the cy and was a deputy in the Mazhi- world’s culture. It was necessary major events arranged by the tolerance because tolerance is un- talks about culture and through ence with them. lis. for our culture to enter the world’s derstanding,” he said. culture we have to bolster ties. The “I think all the events taking UNESCO department. The Asta- “I had an idea to open the UN- treasury and people who study it na Times had an opportunity He elaborated on the depart- Silk Road Talk is Auezov’s very place around the world prove that ESCO department in 1992 when I will understand how Kazakh cul- to interview its head, Gadilbek ment’s activities further. important contribution. First of all it is important to understand that got acquainted with Martin Had- ture is related to world culture.” Shalakhmetov, to learn how the “This year, we arranged an in- these conversations are aimed at no matter how different cultures department was created and the low, former UNESCO head of of- Shalakhmetov later moved to ternational bridge with our pro- uniting the peoples of Central Asia, are, all people have common roots. projects it promotes. fice and representative to Kazakh- Moscow when he was invited to fessor Akbota Zholdasbekova and which have essentially the same Understanding would save the A well-known public figure stan in Almaty,” he recalled. “Then launch the intergovernmental Mir colleagues all around the world culture. A course is expected to be world. The reasons for the military and author of more than 300 sci- we organised the opening of the television channel. He lived there dedicated to the discussion of the developed based on this project, situation in the world are that we entific publications and books, first UNESCO department at the for 10 years. pressing issues, specifically inter- when students will learn and study pay a lot of attention to money and Shalakhmetov started his career as Al-Farabi Kazakh National Uni- “When I returned to Kazakhstan ethnic problems and the current all these issues,” he said. not to words. Nations do not see a reporter. He served as a minis- versity to involve our population, and became a university professor, situation in Syria. Kazakhstan is a The international conference the basic things that would save ter and the first press secretary for particularly students of world cul- I made every effort to launch the country that is primarily engaged “UNESCO and the UN: 70 years the world,” he said. B5 Nation&Capital SOCIETY

Wednesday, april 27, 2016 Best for Kids Fund Prepares Orphans for Post-Orphan Life Training for volunteers and hu- The meetings with volunteers By Zhanna Shayakhmetova man resource management for and children are a source of in- recruiting and motivating them, spiration, positive energy and ASTANA – The fourth chil- cooperating with orphanage grad- strength, she added. dren’s handmade fair held March uates to organise seminars, meet- “I believe everyone deserves a 12 featured about 220 items ings and trainings for graduates better life, especially children left crafted from beads, wool, wood, and replicating the BFK experi- without parental care. Being in- textiles, as well as paintings ence in the regions are also of great different means to think about the and books by more than 80 chil- importance. common future in a world where dren from orphanages in Akkol, “We are collaborating with four everyone has the opportunity to Sandyktau and Uryupinsk. Wicker orphanages in the Akmola region. grow and become a better, strong- goods created by individuals with We provide free consultations on er and kinder person. Children in physical challenges at the Green alternative forms of children’s orphanages are very talented, kind TAL social workshop were also adoption. The effective model of and curious. They wait for our ar- exhibited. working with volunteers, princi- rival and are happy to communi- The fair is one of the events ples of project management and cate with volunteers. Every per- organised by the Best for Kids a broad base of partners in Astana son can visit our website, fill out (BFK) public fund and its team. contribute to the fund’s stabil- a form and receive an invitation to BFK President Saya Kakim shared ity. There are eleven coordinators participate in charity events,” she why she left her prestigious bank- in all eight directions, 30 active said. ing career and spoke about volun- members and more than 100 vol- Positive emotions and tonnes of teers in action in an interview for unteers,” she added. smiles are the best rewards for the this story. Searching for social projects, volunteers. Kakim recalled the pleasant Kakim was introduced to the idea “The opportunity to create memories of her first visit to the of social​​ entrepreneurship while things with their own hands and Akkol orphanage in 2011 where travelling in Malaysia. At the same receive money for this is a true she gave a presentation on setting time, fund vice president Emin happiness for children. Once, a girl goals. Askerov decided to implement a from the Zholymbet orphanage, “The children were so open and panies. She was motivated, how- BFK. The president has the same directions, including organising unique project on social enterprise. being inspired by the results of the fragile. I had an inner sense that ever, to change her course. duties as other volunteers and, of visits to orphanages in Akmola “The Green TAL social work- exhibition, decided to learn knit- regular trips and communication “The life of a volunteer who is course, you should be more re- region, professional orientation, shop of wicker furniture was ting. She was able to buy a smart- with children could be very use- closely involved in the activities of sponsible and persistent,” she said. charity events and social entrepre- opened thanks to the personal ef- phone with the money raised at the ful. Further, we organised the trips the fund changes and the picture of BFK has its origins in young neurship. forts and support of the trustees of event. This is a good example of to two orphanages and the first the world changes, too. Volunteer peoples’ visits to the Akkol and “In April, the graduates of the the fund. The socially vulnerable increased self-esteem in children children’s handmade fair. I found experience gave me the impetus Zholymbet orphanages in 2010- Sandyktau orphanage were invited strata of the population such as and how they can achieve their new friends and like-minded peo- to come out of my comfort zone. I 2011. Kakim became the fund’s to the BI Group construction com- the graduates of children’s homes, goals through work. Our main ple who were ready to share their quit my job and decided to go on a first leader in 2012 and active vol- pany to get acquainted with such people with disabilities and sin- principle is ‘Give a fishing rod knowledge and skills for the ben- trip to Asia,” she recounted. unteers Kopzhan Musrepov and professions as builder, mechanic, gle mothers can enroll in a basket instead of fish.’ Our activities con- efit of others,” she said. “I feel my desire to contribute Nikita Shabayev led the organisa- welder, bricklayer and electrician. weaving course and find a job. We tribute to the children’s develop- Born in Atyrau, Kakim received to the development of the coun- tion until 2015. At the same time, the girls partici- also have plans to implement a se- ment through their participation in a degree in economics from Mos- try and society and help others The fund’s mission is to create pated in a cooking master class at ries of events for the development creative workshops, sports activi- cow State University and has fi- through involvement in social pro- conditions for the children to adapt a café. The special visit was organ- of social entrepreneurship and the ties, career guidance workshops nancial consulting experience with jects. Much of my time I devote to post-orphanage life. The mem- ised with the support of the Akniet initiation of social projects in Ka- and communication with trainers leading Russian and Kazakh com- to the coordination of activities at bers have been working in eight fund and partners,” she said. zakhstan,” she said. and volunteers,” said Kakim. Survey Shows Kazakh Youth Are New Centre for Pleased with Their Country and Future Children with Continued from Page B1 zakhstan is spontaneous, which with parents (94.6 percent) and not support the idea of polygyny. reflects the strong conservative ten- siblings (90 percent). About 37 When it comes to bride kidnapping, Healthy lifestyle dencies in society faced with the re- percent said their fathers play an the opinions were divided half and Disabilities alities of modern life and the urban important role in making decisions, half. Most of the people who were According to the research, major environment. while 31.3 percent said their moth- pro said that it is just a tradition and portions of the youth population are Moral values and life benchmarks ers. But at the same time, 86.7 per- usually happens with the agreement advocating for a healthy lifestyle Self-esteem is the most important cent think they are not under heavy of both sides and can save money for which was shown in the form of ces- Opens in Taraz for modern youth, says the survey. pressure while making decisions. the bride’s side. sation of alcohol drinking and smok- It’s the most valued for 61.3 percent also offers psychological support Approximately 54.4 percent said Staff Report ing (56 an 61.5 percent respective- and 83.2 percent who put it among they make decisions jointly with for parents. ly). They are choosing low alcohol the top three. The second most im- Ensuring the rights The centre is based on barrier- their parents. Only 10.6 percent The new modern Centre for drinks and hookah over them. They portant thing is material well-being free conditions, which means the said their parents make decisions Psychological and Pedagogical also, however, don’t choose sports and social prestige. They are second of the citizens building of the centre has wide for them. The research showed that 77.7 Correction for Children with Dis- as their regular activity. Just more most important for 22.1 percent and doors, no thresholds, and it also percent of respondents are satisfied abilities was opened in Taraz on than 59 percent exercise, while 14 top three among 37.2 percent. Wealth has colour signals and handrails. with the level of democracy in the April 20, reported the press ser- percent never do physical activities. and honesty follow the previous two. Education All the cabinets are equipped with Education itself is losing its at- country. Economical position, level vice of Samruk Kazyna Sovereign modern rehabilitation equipment, Approximately 18.5 percent marked of education, origin (city or village) loyalty as a value, which puts it in tractiveness to youth, the survey Wealth Fund. This is the fifth cen- teaching materials, developing lit- Free time and age were called among the rea- tre to be opened in Kazakhstan as Majority chose communication seventh place on the rating. Among says. 72.3 percent said they need a erature and Montessori materials. sons for discrimination more than part of the Dara Charitable Fund and entertainment as their main free- top qualities, there are responsibil- diploma mostly for the fact that it in- To date, about 3,000 children gender, religion and language. programme supported by Samruk time activities. Self-education, work ity, independence, higher education creases the chances of getting a job, with disabilities live in Taraz and Kazyna. and other activities which are aimed and marriage. Volunteering is com- while 30.5 percent said they need the city hasn’t enough correctional at personal development do not take mon among the youth. Only 93 out higher education to meet the expec- Evaluation of the Specialists will work with every and rehabilitation facilities, which as much time, according to the au- of 1,000 people were volunteering in tations of their parents. Almost 48 child in the centre to support his can provide free professional as- thors of the research. Passive forms the last 12 months. The least impor- percent would prefer to study abroad development of the country or her development, including sistance to special children and of recreation were chosen more. tant thing for the youth is involve- and 17.7 percent would like to study The level of development of the an educational psychologist who their families. Usually, such fami- Most respondents spend around ment in politics. in Kazakhstan. The most popular country was assessed as good by helps cope with problems in the lies are forced to either use pri- 2-3 hours online daily using social destinations are Russia, the United 76.4 percent of the respondents, emotional and intellectual devel- vate specialists or leave their child networks and watching movies on- States, countries of the European while 8 percent called it excellent. opment, a teacher-therapist, whose without corrective support and re- line, but not for education. Reading Religion and Union and South Korea. Unemployment, growing pov- area of responsibility is problems habilitation. books, unfortunately, is not interest- erty and ecological problems were in the cognitive field, a speech It is planned that the centre will religious values therapist, a visual impairment spe- help more than 100 children with ing leisure for Kazakh youth. Ac- According to the research, the reli- among the main issues for Kazakh- cording to the survey, 78.6 percent Trust and identity stan, as well as corruption. About 56 cialist, a deaf educator, a physical developmental disabilities and gious view of Kazakh youth is com- Young men trust their parents, rarely read or never read books. plicated. They assess religion posi- percent responded that they connect therapist, a music and dance teach- provide free qualified and compre- relatives, friends and neighbours. the success of Kazakhstan with the er, as well as a masseur. The centre hensive care assistance. tively but claim they don’t comply They do not trust political and re- with many parts of religions. A quar- President and 25.9 percent with the Sexual culture ligious leaders. About 57.8 percent government. ter of the respondents say they have answered that they would feel nega- and relations not decided their religion; 29.1 per- tively about being neighbours with Sexual culture is being formed in cent say they doubt if there is heaven people of non-traditional sexual Kazakh society, says survey. There Migration and hell and 21 percent are not sure orientation, 25.7 percent would feel A major part of the participated are conflicting assessments in the about the statement that “the God has that way about alcoholics and 17.8 youth connect their future with Ka- answers of youth representatives. created the world.” Mainly most of percent about drug addicts. Mostly zakhstan (87.5 percent). About 10.5 For example, 36 percent said they the respondents call themselves be- the youth showed high levels of percent intend to migrate to Russia, use contraceptives on the regular ba- lievers, while 19.4 percent say they trust to representatives of other countries of the European Union, sis, while 30.6 percent use birth con- are non-religious or atheists. ethnic groups. The youth identify the U.S., Canada and China, but one trol time from time. At the same time themselves through their attach- third of them plan to come back in most of them said they are against ment to youth companies, such as 10 years. abortions (64.8 percent), adding Family and marriage being a person highly evaluating they need to be forbidden by law. The research showed that 75.9 friendship. The research says pre-marriage sex- percent of youth think marriage and creation of the family is paramount, Geopolitical priorities ual relations are becoming a norm. The Eurasian Economic Union while 1.5 percent imagine their lives Slightly more than 43 percent value was positively assessed by 90.9 per- without a partner and obligations. The role of women the girl’s virginity as dignity. Nega- cent of respondents. Young Kazakh Among life priorities, being mar- tive attitudes toward sexual minori- men and women call Russia, the Eu- ried is more important than getting in Kazakh society ties is also being observed within the The research shows that 84.8 of ropean Union, the Kyrgyz Republic, a high education or making a career. youth. Only 3.4 percent answered the youth think women in Kazakh- China and Uzbekistan among prior- The average age for the creation of positively. And 25.4 percent of fe- stan have enough rights. When it ity directions. In their opinion, more family is 22 years for women and 25 male respondents and 19.4 of males comes to family, 36.5 percent think reserved relations should be with the for men. On average, Kazakh youth do not have any sexual relationships. men and women are equal in a rela- U.S., NATO, Iran and Afghanistan. want to have three children. But at the same time, the sex topic is tionship. Just more than 32 percent Main sources of information about taboo for many of the respondents; said men are the heads of families, politics and world events are TV it is the topic that should not be dis- The role of older 9.1 percent believe women more (60.5 percent), internet (89.2 per- cussed. Nearly half feel discomfort and more are leading families. cent), family discussions (33.1 per- talking about it. generation and family About 19 percent think women are cent), talks with friends and relatives According to Umbetaliyeva, the A major part of the respondents independent. According to the au- (16 percent) and social networks (10 formation of sexual culture in Ka- positively assess their relations thors, the large part of the youth does percent). 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Asian Muslims. The monument was designated a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultur- Beautiful South Particularly Attractive in Spring: al Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site in 2003. The entire city centre is a mix Why It’s Worth Visiting Shymkent and Turkestan of historic buildings, including the tomb of Robia Sultan Begim, little outside the town. The market The train to Shymkent from Al- By Kamila Zhumabayeva Timur’s granddaughter, and the is good for buying items such as maty takes 12 hours and an over- tombs of Kazakh khans and repre- food, clothes, Chinese electronics night trip is ideal, according to sentatives of nobility, according to ASTANA – South Kazakhstan and Kazakh songs on CD. Fresh caravanistan.com. is full of ancient towns, historic the website. products and fruits can be found in Shymkent train station on Ka- The railway station, also consid- monuments and sacred places. Koktem Bazaar. banbai Batyr has regular trains Thousands of tourists flock to the ered a landmark, was built in 1903 that go to and from Aktau, Aktobe, during construction of the southern region located among vast steppes Almaty-2, Aralsk, Astana, Kyzy- branch of the Orenburg-Tashkent and mountain masses. Shymkent How to get there zlorda, Taraz and Turkestan. is a city of authentic Kazakh cul- A flight from Astana to Shy- railroad. ture, people and landscape, while mkent costs 31,039 tenge (about Turkestan is a historic, architec- US$92.60) as of April 25, accord- Turkestan tural and religious town. ing to tripadvisor.com. There are Founded more than two mille- How to get there The best option for travelling to Shymkent is the capital city of also several flights a day from nia ago, the ancient city of Yasy Turkestan from Astana is by air, South Kazakhstan province, one of Almaty with prices starting from (Turkestan) was one of the im- because the distance between the the nation’s largest industrial, trade 15,000 tenge (about US$45). portant commercial centres on the cities is quite long (about 1700 and cultural centres situated 690 Overnight buses to Shymkent Silk Road and the trade route be- km), according to visitkazakhstan. kilometres west of Almaty and 120 leave from Almaty’s Sairan bus tween Europe and China, accord- kz. The nearest airport is in Shy- km north of Tashkent, Uzbekistan. station at roughly half-hour in- ing to kazakhstanwonders.word- It is the second most populated Hodja Ahmed Yasavi Mausoleum tervals, according to older infor- press.com. mkent (about 180 km away), fol- city in the country, with 885,799 mation. The journey takes about From the 16th to the 18th cen- lowed by a taxi, bus or train to people (as of Jan. 1, 2016). Mega Mall on Tauke Khan Av- Shared taxis to Sairan bus station 13 hours. Daytime buses are also turies, Turkestan was the capital Turkestan. The train is a cheaper option and enue has an indoor skating rink, are not expensive and leave from available. Tickets cost about 1,300 of the Kazakh khanate. It is now quite popular means of transport movie theatre, Western-style the square. tenge (about US$3.87). the historic centre of Kazakhstan’s in Kazakhstan. A direct train from What to see in Shymkent chain grocery store and upstairs Except on public holidays, lit- Busses arrive at Samal bus sta- culture, where one can discover Tourists in Shymkent can see Astana to Turkestan takes about 27 food court. It is the most popular tle happens at the hippodrome. It tion, about five kilometres from the the ruins of Otrar and admire its memorials, tanks, a Ferris wheel city centre, from which tourists can architectural heritage. hours. Tourists can also take a bus hangout in town for youth. Spar- is worth a visit, however, for horse and statue of Abai in his name- take a bus, marshrutka (mini bus) or Turkestan’s famous monument, between the cities, although the tak, located across the street, is a games such as kokpar (buzkashi). sake park. If visitors wish to have a taxi. Marshrutkas travel nearly the Hodja Ahmed Yasavi Mausoleum trip might be a little uncomfortable summer fun at a water park, Delfin great outdoor swimming pool, soc- An ice skating rink, nearby old same routes as busses. They can be attracts hordes of tourists every due to the long distance, noted the Aquapark is not far. cer field and basketball court. cinema and big tulip fountain on very crowded during rush hour and year, according to Advantour.com. website. Ken-Baba Park, where Kazybek- The memorial at Ordabasy the corner of Tauke Khan Avenue riders might have to stand. The adjacent historic cultural The best way to travel from Al- Bi Street crosses Tauke Khan Ave- Square is the site of the city’s are worth a look as well. Gypsy cabs can be taken any- ethnographic centre is a three- maty to Turkestan is by plane via nue, is one of the oldest in the city. founding. A massive monument Guests can indulge themselves where in the city, but tourists are storey building of regional and na- Shymkent. The distance between It has miniatures of famous archi- on a bridge, fountains, the Phil- by wandering around streets and advised to bargain if drivers try to tional folk culture and history. the two cities is about 900 km. tecture, a little pond and walking harmonia, a nice park and yurt- lively bazaars. Public transport overcharge. Buses go to and from The mausoleum is also a pil- Trains and buses to Turkestan are area with swings and rides. like museum are all in one area. regularly goes to Aina Bazaar a the centre and micro districts. grimage place for many Central also available. EXPO 2017 Delegation Visits ALZHIR Memorial Tells APEC Member Countries Stories of Soviet Union’s During the meeting at the Depart- Kazakhstan as an attractive tourist By Aiman Turebekova ment of the Environment, Deputy destination for Australians. Secretary Helen Gizes noted Aus- In early April, the Kazakh del- ASTANA – A Kazakh delegation tralia has been developing its alter- egation was informed Singapore has Imprisoned Wives headed by EXPO 2017 Commis- native energy sources in accordance been actively developing its green sioner Rapil Zhoshybayev travelled with Energy Efficiency Act 2006, energy sector with $3.4 billion allo- By Dmitry Lee to Asia-Pacific Economic Coopera- adding the government aims to cated from the country’s budget. The tion (APEC) member countries Aus- reach 23 percent of renewable en- industry currently provides 18,000 ASTANA – The Akmola’s Camp tralia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Sin- ergy capacity by 2020. Solar panels jobs. The parties agreed EXPO 2017 for Wives of Traitors of the Moth- gapore during the first half of April. were placed on the roofs of more will be an excellent platform for erland (known as ALZHIR for The most recent visit was a work- than one million Australian houses showcasing the best of Singapore’s its Russian acronym) museum ing trip to Indonesia, where Zho- last year. development and green energy tech- was founded in 2007 and offers a shybayev met April 15-16 with the In Melbourne, Zhoshybayev met nologies. glimpse of the injustices and hard- country’s Minister for Energy and with Meek and Parliament Legisla- Sharing tourism experiences, at- ships faced by women sentenced Mineral Resources Sudirman Said, tive Council Presidents Bruce Atkin- tracting the cooperation of Singa- to prison during the Soviet era. expo commissioner Rida Mulyana son and Telmo Languiller-Tornesi to pore tour operators and opening The museum’s archives contain and Information and Public Diplo- discuss issues regarding participa- direct flights between the countries official Soviet documents, person- macy Director General Esti Anday- tion of Victoria’s research centres were discussed at the National Asso- al messages and decrees. Some de- ani, as well as leading entrepreneurs. and companies in the exhibition. ciation of Travel Agents Singapore scribe the ordeals of women who The commissioner apprised them The sides noted the involvement of (NATAS). Following the meeting, were sentenced and tried without on the progress and practical prepa- proper proceedings; others tell sto- rations for the upcoming exhibition ries of thousands of broken desti- and highlighted a wide range of op- nies and fates: children’s messages portunities in the field of renewable to their mothers, mothers’ letters to and alternative energy. Said noted their loved ones, words express- Indonesia has potential benefits in ing the utmost despair of people hydro, solar, biomass and geother- who had no idea where they were mal power and the Indonesian gov- headed to and what was going to ernment aims to increase renewable happen to them.

energy capacity up to 25 percent by The lives of the imprisoned Photo by Dmitry Lee 2025. women are portrayed in ALZHIR “Cruel Cold of ALZHIR” – played prisoners of 62 nationalities, with The sides acknowledged a good through letters to loved ones, po- at museum’s theatre. five to eight-year sentences from dynamic of bilateral cooperation. Australian companies would facili- the sides signed a memorandum of ems and other means. Within the visit, the governmental tate strengthening cooperation be- cooperation in tourism. The women were indicted for be- Entire families of Kazakh po- 1938 to 1959. parties and business people par- tween the countries and transition- The Kazakh delegation’s work- ing the wives of political prisoners, ets, diplomats and prominent fig- The museum is located in the ticipated in an EXPO 2017-themed ing that cooperation to a new level. ing tour to APEC member countries in fact, of the “strong people and ures of the time tried for treason, village of Akmol (former Ma- roundtable where they considered in Meek stressed Victoria’s companies began April 4 in Malaysia, where the authorities didn’t want them to were labeled “enemy of the state.” linovka), 30 minutes of driving detail the organisational and techni- are ready to share their experience in Zhoshybayev and Chief Secretary Ali spread their ideas,” said one of the ALZHIR, covering an area of 30 along the Korgalzhyn Highway cal aspects of the exhibition .Indone- green energy. Hamsa discussed bilateral coopera- survivors in the 20-minute video hectares, had more than 18,000 from Astana. sia subsequently signed a participa- Zhoshybayev also visited Monash tion in trade and economic and scien- tion agreement, becoming the 44th University, a leading institution in tific fields, including green technolo- state to be involved in the event. the region that unites scientific and gies, and attracting Malaysian tourists The relevance of the expo was research centres, colleges and learn- to EXPO 2017, as well as active par- also noted in Australia April 11-14, ing communities involved in devel- ticipation by local companies in the where Zhoshybayev held several oping the region’s green economy. international specialised exhibition. Switzerland to Demonstrate meetings with the leadership of the University scientists emphasised the Hamsa noted holding the exhibition Departments of Foreign Affairs and relevance of the future energy topic in Kazakh the capital will stimulate Environment, representatives of and importance of the initiative by attracting technologies and improve Parliament Legislative Council and Kazakh President Nursultan Naz- the scientific base and Kazakhstan’s Solar Panels at EXPO 2017 Victoria Ministry of Trade Deputy arbayev to establish a centre to de- image in the international arena. “We want to organise a number Secretary Jay Meek, as well as rep- velop green technologies and invest- Aroundtable was held with repre- of thematic activities on the base resentatives of the Canberra and ment projects based on EXPO 2017 sentatives of organisations including By Kseniya Voronina of the EXPO 2017 Swiss pavilion Melbourne business and academic and under UN auspices. GreenTech Malaysia, Malaysian As- for local and international stake- circles. Australian National University sociation of Tour and Travel Agents Switzerland is going to demon- During talks with Deputy Secre- and Kazakh Honorary Consul in (MATTA) Malaysia External Trade holders on the topic dedicated to strate its innovative solar panels energy. This means that I am in- tary of Foreign Affairs Ric Wells, Melbourne Andrew Ferneyhough Development Corporation (MAT- for the first time at EXPO 2017 the sides discussed the current state organised a business conference on RADE), Malaysia Investment De- terested in meeting with people, in Astana, announced representa- who work in the field of research and prospects of developing bilat- the theme “Kazakhstan and Austral- velopment Agency (MIDA), Pet- tive of the Swiss national pavilion eral relations between the countries ia: Opportunities for Cooperation ronas (Malaysia’s state oil and gas and education related to the future Philippe Roesle. Photo: Marat Kurakov as well as issues related to simplify- of energy in Kazakhstan, as well within EXPO 2017.” Zhoshybayev company) and Sustainable Energy “We will start working and equip- Philippe Roesle ing the visa regime and opening an spoke about potential chances for Development Agency (SEDA), . as those who are interested in es- ping our pavilion in November this Australian Consulate General in Ka- foreign entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan The Malaysian side has strong “We announced a tender among tablishing contacts with Swiss col- zakhstan. Zhoshybayev expressed and noted prospects for expanding experience in green technologies in year. Kazakhstan gives us more than our developers, universities and leagues. It can include universities, gratitude to the Australians for their the scope of bilateral cooperation implementing public-private part- enough time to realise all our ideas. startups and have already received researchers, research institutions, support in the negotiating process through the globally-known exhibi- nership mechanisms and assessing As for content, it is a confidential in- their project ideas. Now we have government agencies or NGOs. for Kazakhstan’s accession to the tion. project efficiency and their subse- formation, but I can say that we will to choose the best and the most in- Together, we could start thinking World Trade Organisation (WTO) Following the conference, he quent commercialisation. showcase prototypes of innovative teresting one,” explained Roesle. about the format for the coming and its bid to host next year’s expo. signed a memorandum of coopera- Eighty-one countries and 14 in- solar panels,” said Roesle. The state has also offered co- events, which will be useful for The Australian diplomat expressed tion with Swagman Tours, one of ternational organisations have offi- Leading Swiss research institu- operation opportunities in green everyone to support mutual areas confidence that Kazakhstan would Australia’s leading travel agencies. cially confirmed their participation tions will also offer the results of technologies for Kazakhstan in the of research interests,” concluded hold the event at the highest level. The document will help promote in EXPO 2017. their latest investigations. frames of the coming exhibition. the Swiss official. B7 Nation&Capital Sports

Wednesday, april 27, 2016 Patrick Twumasi: Sometimes You Astana Arlans Defeat Have to Overcome Many Difficulties Uzbek Tigers to Secure to Get Where You Want thing feels easier when it happens,” WSB Playoffs Spot By Kamila Zhumabayeva he said. final result was 4-1 in favour of the The football player has a wife and By Anuar Abdrakhmanov Kazakh team. ASTANA – Well-known among two children who were staying in Thus, the Astana Arlans avenged the capital’s fans, 21-year-old Gha- Kazakhstan with him, but because of The Astana Arlans boxing club themselves for the first round’s de- naian striker Patrick Twumasi, who the weather Twumasi decided they inflicted a major 4:1 defeat upon feat in Tashkent when the Tigers plays for the Kazakh Premier League should take a break and return at a strong rivals Uzbek Tigers April 2 crushed the visiting Kazakhs 4:1. club FC Astana, has more than 10 later time. and reached the quarterfinals of the “Of course, we can say that the matches and scored goals behind “A wife would want her husband to World Series Boxing (WSB), 4:1. team has fully completed the task. him. He is persistent, determined and be successful and must support him The visitors took the lead before I am glad that our guys showed a positive and has supportive family in happiness and distress. My family the start of the game, which took will to win and character. I want to and colleagues, but stresses the need supports me with prayers, motivation place in Ust-Kamenogorsk. Arlans thank all of our boxers and coach- for good fan support that Kazakh and encouragement. They make me boxer Zakir Safiullin had to leave es of the club for good work. The football lacks. feel like I can do anything and they the city shortly before the match Uzbek team is a serious contender, “Coming to Astana to play football are my everything,” he said. due to an undisclosed, “valid” rea- but this evening the Kazakh box- Photo credit: Str Lehtikuva. Kuva: Roni Rekomaa (c) Photo credit: son. Therefore, a technical victory as a foreigner is a good experience Patrick Twumasi The striker said he would stay to ers were stronger,” said the head and great exposure for me. I feel continue playing football in Kazakh- in the first bout was awarded to his coach of the Astana Arlans profes- great about coming all the way from without it you cannot gain anything. Twumasi believes his career as a stan. opponent Elnur Abduraimov. sional boxing club Nurlan Akurpe- Africa to do this job. Everything is Try to focus on your dreams, too, and football player in Kazakhstan is de- “Why not; nobody knows what The first into the ring were the kov. okay so far,” said Twumasi in an in- do everything in your power both for veloping well. He stressed the need will happen tomorrow, so I live eve- boxers out of the 52 kilogramme “On behalf of the Astana Arlans terview for this story. yourself and your family.” to work hard as there is still a lot rything for God to decide,” he said. weight category – Azat Makhme- and Professional Presidential Club The player joined FC Astana in Twumasi’s performance drew the ahead of him to accomplish, but is When playing in the Kazakh tov from the Astana Arlans and Astana, I want to congratulate all July 2013 on loan from the Lat- attention of other European clubs in confident things will ultimately be championship, Twumasi noted the Abrorzhon Kadyrov from the Uz- the fans of Kazakh Boxing with vian Higher League Club Spartaks late 2014. Wishing to participate in successful. team does not see many fans and bek Tigers. The Kazakh club’s a convincing victory of our team. Jūrmala, where he returned after scor- the UEFA Champions League and “Kazakh football players are con- supporters. boxer won through a technical I think the Arlans fulfilled their ing six goals in 11 matches, reported help Astana retain the league title, fident and know what they want to “They must come to support knockout and restored an equal promise and presented us with a ghanasoccernet.com. A year later, however, he decided to stay in Ka- become at the end of their careers. players so that we can feel good score in the match. Later, Aslan- real festival of boxing. In each of Twumasi rejoined FC Astana for the zakhstan and has been a member of They are friendly, kind and faithful ambience from great people and bek Shymbergenov defeated the bouts, we saw a good boxing rest of the season. Scoring 10 goals FC Astana since January 2015. and people you can trust. Working fans which also motivates players Mahmoud Gaipov and put the Ar- from our guys and their evident de- in 11 matches made him the club’s “It’s not that I decided to leave my with such players gives me more to do some things better, but we lans forward. Another TKO came sire to win,” said Director General top scorer and helped Astana win the country; you don’t have to stay in motivation. We talk to each other and can’t do it without them,” he said. from the team’s debutant Arman of the Astana Arlans boxing team, league, according to the website. one place. Kazakhstan is not my first they help me in difficult times,” he “That’s why players need fans to Rysbek who, in the 81 kilogramme Olympic champion Serik Sapiev “Sometimes you face a lot of dif- destination; I travelled to many Eu- explained. attend the country’s champion- weight category defeated, Uzbek commenting on the outcome. ficulties, but you have to overcome ropean countries before and gained “Sometimes you find it difficult to ships and then everything will be Shukhrat Abdullaev. The Kazakh club will now face them to get where you want. It all experience there as well,” he said. “I cope with the climate conditions here prosperous, not only for Astana Kamshybek Kunkabayev con- Caciques Venezuela in the WSB depends on you as a player, a person decided to come to your country to when the weather changes every day, alone but the whole of Kazakh- cluded the Kazakh club’s clear quarterfinal. and how determined you are to work. see what football and culture is like but your people here seem to adapt stan.” victory with a victory against Mir- The Arlans are part of the Presi- Give all your best, so that you are here and saw many similarities, for to it easily. Food and language are “I want to say a big thanks to zohidzhon Abdullayev in the 91 dential Professional Sports Club confident about your future and your example, good and kind people to also challenging at times, but I do everyone for their support and kind- kilogramme weight category. The “Astana.” abilities,” he said. “Work is a must; live with. I was happy about it.” understand some phrases and every- ness,” he said. Judo Athletes from 80 Countries to Compete GGG Tops Wade, Earns 35th Win... in Stage of World Grand Prix in Almaty Continued from Page B1 “His power is real,” said Wade after the bout. “It was even more ing of a Judo Academy in Almaty mitory and a dining room capable younger generation of wrestlers. By Anuar Abdrakhmanov What happened in the second than I expected. I was trying to is expected. Meeting highest in- of hosting up to 100 people. It The academy will host the inter- ternational standards, the sports will not only be used for training national gathering, seminars, and round was a disappointment to get comfortable in there. Once he Following the Judo World complex will include a major hall the national team of Kazakhstan, workshops with international ex- those who travelled thousands hits you, it makes it very difficult Championships last August in fitting four tatami, a gym, a dor- but will be open to use for the perts. of kilometres to see GGG and to get comfortable. I could have Astana, Kazakhstan will once yearned for a longer show and a done one or two things a little dif- again host a major international real joy for the whole country that ferently in there, but he’s a great judo tournament. has been supporting its boxer all champion and he has everything On May 13-15, Almaty will host these years. you need to be a champion.” the International Judo Federation’s Golovkin cut corners to trap Golovkin connected on 54 of his Grand Prix stage. Athletes from Wade and delivered power punch- 133 punches (41 percent), while more than 80 countries are ex- es, while sustaining some in return. Wade landed 22 of 75 (29 percent). pected to attend. The tournament At that point Wade was caught in One downturn in this story – will bring together the strongest Golovkin’s game and the Kazakh GGG can’t land a big name on his tatami masters to challenge the kept encouraging him to throw résumé. Opponents are speculating rating points needed to obtain a li- more. At one point it seemed GGG that while Golovkin keeps doing cense to participate in the upcom- took some shots on purpose as if what he does best – knocking out ing Summer Olympics in Rio. The to say “Is this the best you got?” his challengers one by one – it is competitors will also seek to win It was clear he was a fighter of a hard to fight equally challenging a share of the tournament’s special whole different level and Wade, opponents for him. prize fund, which in Almaty will with all due respect, looked like The Kazakh has been hunting a be $100,000. practice. big name in the boxing world. His According to the rules of the In- Triple G dropped Wade with an- next target, however, is not a name ternational Judo Federation, Team other right hook and the latter hard- but the title of undisputed middle- Kazakhstan as the host is entitled ly rose. The referee had to ask three weight champion. to nominate up to four athletes in times before it was clear Wade re- “It doesn’t matter who wins,” each weight category at the tour- luctantly wanted to continue. With he said of the May 7 encounter nament. less than 50 seconds left in round between Saúl Álvarez and Amir Also, during the competition, two, Golovkin knocked him out for Khan. “Just give me my belt. I a ceremony of the official open- the third time and it was all over. need my belt.” Kazakhstan to Make Second Appearance in Futsal World Cup their favourites scoring five goals. roes. They played not for money, port from the fans and with it we to dedicate our victory to the en- able to represent our country well,” By Anuar Abdrakhmanov Kazakh goalkeeper Higuita, but for the honour of Kazakhstan. I had no right to lose. We showed a tire Kazakhstan. I hope that at the said team captain Dinmukhambet known for his unusual attacking am very proud of them, especially good display tonight. I would like World Cup in Colombia we will be Suleimenov. Having won bronze medals at style, opened the drive. Serik Zha- of the goalkeeper [Higuita]. I want the recent UEFA Futsal Euro, the mankulov and Douglas Jr. each to thank the fans for their support Kazakhstan national futsal team scored twice, in the fourth and 12th today. I am honoured to work in will soon head to South America. minutes and fifth and 15th minutes, Kazakhstan. I have worked here The Brazilian coach Cacau-man- respectively, of the first half. for a long time and we were able aged team won a ticket to the FIFA The second half saw two more to obtain this qualification for the Futsal World Championship, to be balls in the Polish goal. In the 25th World Cup only because everyone held Sept. 10 – Oct. 2 in Colombia. minute, Leo made use of a mistake went to the field with the intention The Kazakhs crushed Poland by the visitors’ defence and the goal- to give his everything to the maxi- 7-0 April 12 in the second leg of keeper and scored into an empty net. mum. All [that we achieved today] the elimination round. In the 30th minute, Arnold Knaub is thanks to our players,” said the The win followed a 1-1 draw in recorded his first goal at the national Brazilian coach. the first meeting March 29 in the team level for the final score. The players also commented af- northwestern Polish city of Szc- The more-than-convincing vic- ter the game. zecin, so the decision about which tory will allow Team Kazakhstan to “I believe the support of the team would head to the champion- try and impress at the world cham- fans played a significant role in ship this fall needed to be solved pionships for the second time in its our victory. The Poles were prob- in Almaty. The match attracted a history. The Kazakhs participated ably surprised to see how fans in lot of attention from fans and set in Guatemala in 2000, when they Kazakhstan are able to support an occupancy record at Baluan lost all three matches in the group their players. Our fans confirmed, Sholak Arena. According to pre- that included the hosts and futsal [thus] they are the best! They were liminary estimates, more than powerhouses Brazil and Portugal. our sixth player tonight,” said Zha- 5,000 people filled the hall. “To me, my whole team and mankulov.

In the first half, they witnessed each player individually, are all he- “There was tremendous sup- Photo by uefa.com B8 Nation&Capital capital

Wednesday, april 27, 2016 New Kazakhstan Military History Museum Offers Display with Items from Swedish Army History Photo: mod.gov.kz Photo: kazinform.kz By Kamila Zhumabayeva the first of its kind operating under the only one or two samples in the of the building’s structural and ar- entific information with a wider are doing research on the Golden the country’s Ministry of Defence. world. They include the first stir- chitectural appearance. geographic range of similar mu- Horde and archives in Russia. As ASTANA – Opened only five An initiative of the minister, it was rups (stapes), exhibits from the “Our museum is equipped with seums. “Things between Life of today, we signed cooperation months ago, there is not yet a lot Bronze and Stone Age, a smooth- modern interactive facilities such and Death,” a portable exhibition memorandums with almost all on the web about Kazakhstan’s opened Dec. 1 by President Nur- archives and plan to hold more only historic military museum. As sultan Nazarbayev, he added. bore gun (a gun with an unrifled as mappings and touchscreens from the Swedish Army Museum it establishes ties and exchang- The display is located on barrel), bladed weapon and rare with a database on deceased and in Stockholm, will open April 28. extensive international level semi- es information with museums Respublika Avenue, in the build- armours. missing military men called upon “Our experts are going to visit nars,” he added. abroad and conducts its own re- ing with the blue dome-shaped “Each exhibit in our museum from Kazakhstan’s territory dur- the UK and Sweden for an ex- All guides at the museum are search, its more than 7,000 unique top which was built in 2000 and is unique. For example, the Shak- ing the years of the Great Patriotic change of experiences,” said presented in Kazakh, Russian and exhibits combined with a display which was previously occupied by shi medieval type of weapon is a War,” said Kasymov. Kasymov. “We also work with ar- English, with one given in Chi- from the Swedish Army Museum the Presidential Centre of Culture stone with the look of a Sarma- The national museum collabo- chives and renovators in order for nese. Entrance is free of charge. are awaiting their viewers. and the Nazarbayev Centre. tian army’s soldier. There are only rates with museums in other coun- our renovators to level up and see “In the future, we want to have “We are very glad and it is a big As one of its basic tasks, the three such types of Shakshi in the tries through cooperation memo- new trends in renovating, popular- more language choices such as responsibility for us. There are museum works continuously to world and two of them are in our randums and electronic exhibits. ising and conserving showpieces German, French and Turkish. We many similar military, historical obtain and assemble displays. The museum,” he said. “We started to establish ties be- for future generations.” understand that our capital city ex- museums in the Commonwealth exhibits are being refilled with nu- Exposition halls including the fore opening, primarily with Rus- In addition to exhibitions, the pects a lot of foreigners to arrive in of Independent States, but in Ka- merous private collection show- Kazakhstan Armed Forces, period- sia. We want to visit China, Mon- museum completes research activ- anticipation of the expo exhibition zakhstan our museum is the first pieces. ic exhibitions, 19th century antiq- golia and other nearby countries ity by constantly conducting con- and that is why we always work on and only,” said deputy director Kasymov noted the museum uity, 20th century military history, where the history of military work ferences, discussions and events this matter,” said Kasymov. Askar Kasymov in a recent inter- shows Kazakhstan’s history from 20th and 21st century weapons, and our history in general are in- on military topics. The museum plans to release a view for this story. the Stone Age to the present day fine arts and history of Kazakh tertwined,” he added. “We have already held three showpiece catalogue and a web- Kazakhstan’s Armed Forces na- and has unique examples from warfare are unique in themselves The museum also wishes to roundtable sessions dedicated site is currently under develop- tional historic military museum is each period, some of which are and have become an extra feature form partnerships and share sci- to the Alash Orda activities. We ment. Astana Collects Rental Bike Stations Now Operating Electronic and Around the City ter. The subscription fee is 5,000 By Zhazira Dyussembekova tenge (US$15), deposit for the Electric Waste plastic card is 1,000 tenge (US$3) ASTANA – Stations with bikes and it is returnable. The minimum for rent have been placed around balance required on the card is 500 the city and opened for rental on tenge (US$1.5). April 15, according to the akimat After registration users need to (city administration) press service. visit the sales department located Last year, the number of bicycle on the second floor of the Mega stations was increased to 150 with Shopping centre to pay a fee and more than 1,800 bicycles in use. deposit and pick up a user card. Around 1,378 users registered. Residents need to present identity Most of the stations are located cards, and non-residents will have within 300-500 metres from each to show passports and documents other. showing occupation in Kazakh- Photo: vechastana.kz According to the akimat, online stan. According to the sales depart- (US$0.3); from one hour to two Astana Bike is a project that was payments have been introduced, as ment manager, business cards will hours it is 250 tenge (US$0.75), implemented by the Samruk Ka- well as smartphone applications be accepted as proof of employ- and from two to three hours is 500 zyna Sovereign Wealth Fund with for Android and iOS, where users ment. tenge (US$1.5). After three hours, the support of the Astana city ad- are able to see bicycles’ stations With a user card, users can use every hour is charged at 1,000 ministration. The project is part of location and the number available. any bicycle station. The first half tenge (US$3). All the detailed in- the city’s effort to provide afford- Those who wish to ride on a bike hour is free; from 31 minutes formation and fines can be seen able and environmentally friendly should visit velobike.kz and regis- to one hour the fee is 100 tenge on the website. transportation. will be organised to increase the By Azamat Syzdykbayev social responsibility of Kazakh citizens. School children will ASTANA – The Kazakh Minis- learn about the dangers created try of Energy recently announced by old electronic and electric a new action to collect electronic waste, as well as the numerous and electric waste. From April benefits of recycling. 15-May 15, capital residents can “The action will be partly donate old electronic equipment supported by the students from and related items at the Techno- Saken Seifullin Agrotechnical dom and Alser shopping halls. University and the members of The action is aimed at eliminat- the PosadiDerevo.kz public or- ing electronic and electric waste ganisation. At this point, special materials, which usually contain containers for mobile phones and lead, mercury and other elements batteries have been installed in dangerous to human health. Re- Technodom and Alser,” said Nur- cycling will also make it possible bekov. to effectively reuse the items. Extended Producer Responsi- Energy waste management de- bility production director Aidyn partment head Yerzhan Nurbe- Nurakhmetov called the action kov noted the ministry is consid- an experiment. ering various disposal methods “As part of it, we want to see for electric appliances. what kind of household prod- “We need to carry out the col- ucts people will bring to us and lection of solid waste separately whether they need a particular fi- and now we are testing various nancial reward for that. The main options of how to do this in a difficulty in this process is not more convenient way for every- the recycling, but the collection. one. We have developed national We need to establish collection standards for electrical equip- facilities, cooperate with major ment and its usage, so this action electronic shops and organise is the first step in identifying pos- the construction of a large-scale sible disposal options. Most like- waste treatment plant,” he said. ly, in the end we will represent Several special containers a hybrid option, as we need to to gather lamps, batteries and involve smaller settlements and other electric waste have been regional centres, where the recy- constructed in many courtyards cling equipment will cost more,” in Astana. Much more must be said Nurbekov. done, however, to successfully A special awareness campaign coordinate the whole process.