+20° / +8°C WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019 No 16 (178) www.astanatimes.com Jezkiik 2019 Ulytau Festival celebrates Nazarbayev urges new Kazakhstan’s ethnocultural tourism ideas for Nur Otan party to meet needs of people rea, whose values align with Ka- By Aidana Yergaliyeva zakhstan’s, he said. “We are not Catholics or Prot- NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s estants. If taken immediately from First President and current chair- the West, this will not work… We man of the Nur Otan party, Nursul- need leaders and a strong party. tan Nazarbayev, suggested at the The Asian Tigers that we looked party’s Aug. 21 expanded political up to made a breakthrough from council meeting progressing the third world countries to first,” said party’s activities to better meet the Nazarbayev, stressing that “conti- challenges of the 21st century and nuity of the course is critical.” The the needs of the public. Nur Otan will celebrate its 28th “We understand that a new pe- anniversary this year. riod of party development has Nazarbayev called on party begun. The world has changed. members to focus on solving peo- Nur Otan is a leading political ple’s everyday problems. force and must mobilise society “Show what you are capable of. so that no one goes astray,” he That is, [we need] to work closely said. in the regions with people – with “We must enter the 30 advanced each person,” he emphasised. countries. The industrial pro- In the upcoming Mazhilis (lower gramme, the development of ag- house of Parliament) and maslikhat riculture, the growth of medicine (regional or city assembly) elec- and education are the goals of our tions, Nur Otan “must create the party. We must all mobilise in this conditions to nominate the most direction,” he added. active and worthy members of the To get into the top 30, Kazakh- party. I offer a reload programme stan should learn from the best on the topic ‘Trust. Dialogue. Con- practices of the “Asian Tigers” fidence in the Future,’” he said. such as Singapore and South Ko- Continued on Page A2 Photo credit: Akorda. Photo credit: Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (C) poses for the photo with young activists at the Jezkiik 2019 Ulytau Festival on Aug. 24.

tourism industry as well as plans to das, calling the Silk Road “human- tains from Germany, Spain and the By Nazira Kozhanova develop a website containing infor- ity’s most important road.” United Arab Emirates. mation about domestic tourist attrac- Local experts, such as President The Jezkiik 2019 festival also ‘We can win the struggle NUR-SULTAN – Jezkiik 2019 tions. The website will be developed of Avalon History and Geography hosted music and food festivals, as Ulytau Festival brought together by the Kazakh Ministry of Culture Society Vitaly Shuptar, also shared well as the International Rural Youth the Ulytau International Tourism and Sport and the Ministry of Digi- their experiences launching Uly- Forum. The music festival hosted the Forum, the International Rural tal Development, Innovations and tau ethnocultural tourism products. Morescanova band from Italy, the for a world without Youth Forum and the Ethnic Music Aerospace Industry. Tokayev also They outlined challenges to Ulytau Carmen Guerreiro Flamenco band and Food Festival on Aug. 23-25. emphasised the need to attract en- ethnocultural tourism development, from Spain, the Serbian Abrasevic “Located at the intersection of trepreneurs to build vacation accom- such as a lack of transportation and band and the Dunajbanda band from ancient civilisations and the largest modations, provide catering options housing options as well as a lack of Hungary as well as Kazakh artists. nuclear weapons,’ transport arteries, Kazakhstan for and establish recreation centres. interest from locals and a shortage “I first heard about this festival centuries remains one of the most im- In the first part of the forum, of qualified tourism workers. from Mexican musicians. They portant cultural, historical and spiritu- researchers and industry experts The panel of experts also empha- spoke of it very well. In addi- al centres of the Eurasian continent,” discussed the role of Kazakhstan’s sised the tourism potential of the fo- tion, this festival is young, and we says activist said Kazakh President Kassym- history and culture in its tourism rum in Ulytau. Particularly, Mongo- wanted to take part in it, to discover Nuclear Weapons signed July 3 by Jomart Tokayev in his speech at the industry. They discussed topics, in- lia Sustainable Tourism Centre Board something new for ourselves. Our By Saltanat Boteu Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Aug. 24 panel on the role of Kazakh- cluding challenges facing Kazakh Chairman Gansukh Dambi praised group has been touring since 1991, Tokayev. stan’s historical and cultural legacy in ethnocultural tourism development the Jochi Khan Mausoleum that is lo- we have been to many countries, NUR-SULTAN – The struggle Kuyukov was born in a small tourism development at the Ultytau and the Ulytau region archaeologi- cated near the Ulytau mountains. but we came to Kazakhstan for the for a nuclear weapons free world village of Yegindybulak near the International Tourism Forum. cal findings. “We knew that the mausoleum first time. This is a very interesting can be won because people under- Soviet-era Semipalatinsk Nuclear “Among the sacred places of our The Silk Road tourism develop- was in this area, but we never saw experience for us,” Maria Guerreiro stand its importance, as represent- Test Site. His parents were ex- country, a special place is occupied ment expert of the United Nations it with our own eyes. This is a holy Guitterez from the Carmen Guerre- ed by the hundreds of thousands of posed to the Soviet Union’s nucle- by the lands of Ulytau. This is the sa- World Tourism Organisation Alla place, and I am sure that there is ro Flamenco band told KazInform. people around the world who have ar weapons testing at the site and, cred cradle of the Kazakh people, a Peressolova talked about global good energy for the future of all The national food festival fea- signed The ATOM Project peti- as a result, Kuyukov, was born symbol of the unity of the nation and trends in the tourism industry and those who came here with good tured 45 yurt houses offering Ka- tion against nuclear weapons test- without arms. This, however, did a fierce struggle for independence. how the Central Asian region could thoughts, good wishes. This is a zakh national food. ing, said ATOM Project Honorary not stop him from becoming a rec- And today, one of the important seize them. She emphasised the historical path that unites all of “I really enjoyed the beshbarmak Ambassador and Nevada-Semey ognised painter who has dedicated tasks is to develop the tourism po- emerging trends of sustainability us,” said Dambi. (national meal) and the horse rid- international anti-nuclear weapons his art and life to achieving a nu- tential of this historic place,” he said. and locals’ experiences, arguing As a result of the forum, 40 rep- ers show (Nomad Stunts show),” activist Karipbek Kuyukov in an clear weapons free world. Tokayev also announced the es- that Central Asian countries have resentatives of international tourism said one of the festival visitors. “It interview with The Astana Times. “My favourite pastime is to paint tablishment of the Tourism Univer- a great potential in incorporating companies signed an agreement to was nice to have this festival in our “I urge everyone to visit our pictures, touching on a nuclear sity that will train personnel for the these trends in their tourism agen- launch tours to the Ulytau moun- region.” project’s website theatomproject. theme and, probably, show in my org and see how hundreds of thou- works how scary this is. I have a sands of people around the world series of portraits of victims who Arys’ timely restoration, and its have voted against nuclear weap- I personally know, who still live Turkestan Region branch resolved ons. People understand and have in Semey and those who have al- 126 of 175 restoration-related ap- joined with us,” he said. ready left. There are landscapes Repair of Arys almost complete, peals from people in the town as According to Kuyukov, the im- (themes)… There are many, be- of Aug. 21. At a recent meeting in portance of the struggle and his cause I have visited many places in the Turkestan Region, Nur Otan activity can also be seen in Ka- our vast world,” said the activist. party First Deputy Chairman in the zakhstan’s recent ratification of new construction to continue Turkestan Region Beisen Tazhiba- Continued on Page A3 the Treaty on the Prohibition of yev assured that all appeals will be By Dilshat Zhussupova addressed. A one-time compensa- tory payment of 100,000 tenge NUR-SULTAN – More than (US$259.36) to each of Arys’ resi- 7,000 of 7,613 damaged houses in dents, a social support measure set Arys were repaired as of Aug. 21 by by Kazakh Prime Minister Askar Wildberries to open the Akmola, Atyrau, East Kazakh- Mamin, was also distributed by the stan, Karaganda, Kostanai, Kyzy- government in August. lorda, North Kazakhstan, Turkestan Arys volunteer Yevgeny Khisme- and Zhambyl Regions. The homes tov from the Karaganda Region was branch in AIFC, increase were heavily damaged June 24 by a not deterred by the difficulty of trav- large explosion at a munitions ware- elling to and living in the town shortly house nearby. after the warehouse explosion, when

The explosion and resulting fires, kazpravda.kz Photo credit: the town was mostly closed to entry distribution capabilities which authorities determined was The whole country has been helping to rebuild Arys after the June 24 incident. and volunteer headquarters had yet in the creation of infrastructure caused by fire safety violations dur- to be set up. The founder of a charity By Yerbolat Uatkhanov and educational projects that will ing the warehouse’s construction another after the warehouse explo- 21, and another 447 severely-dam- foundation and father of three vol- increase the sales of producers of and repair, killed two soldiers and sion. Turkestan Region Akim (Gov- aged houses will be rebuilt. Fifty- unteered to provide moral support, NUR-SULTAN – Wildberries, the republic on Wildberries,” said a civilian and caused widespread ernor) Umirzak Shukeyev tasked the four of 66 social facilities in Arys, distribute humanitarian aid and work Russia’s largest international on- company director general Tatyana damage before it was contained by regions with completing major repair including hospitals, schools and in the town’s repair and construction line retailer, will be opening a Bakalchuk. firefighters, reported the Ministry and construction in the town in Sep- kindergartens, have resumed op- for 50 days until the town was mostly branch within the Astana Interna- The distribution centre will in- of Defence and Ministry of Inter- tember, a new deadline given that the eration as of Aug. 21. The repair of restored. He recently returned to his tional Financial Centre (AIFC) and crease the turnover of Kazakh nal Affairs’ Emergency Situations workload exceeded initial estimates. Arys’ central streets, such as Akym- home in the Karaganda Region. building a large distribution centre manufacturers, significantly re- Committee. An 8-year-old boy, in- The construction of new houses bekov Street and Kunayev Street, “I do not think that I did some- in the country. duce their logistics costs and ex- jured during evacuation from Arys, in Arys, which is more time-con- and roads in the Koktem microdis- thing extraordinary,” he told Ka- “We are confident in the high pand the range of local products on died Aug. 2 at a Nur-Sultan hospital, suming and resource-intensive than trict will be complete in September. zpravda.kz, noting the resilience ex- potential of our partnership with the company site, as well as create bringing the casualty count to four. repair, will continue throughout Road repair will entail replacing as- hibited by the people in Arys. “I just local producers, small and medi- new jobs in the country, she added. Eighty-five percent of houses in September. Twenty-three houses phalt and installing new sidewalks. could not sit at home, knowing that um-sized businesses of Kazakh- Arys were damaged to one degree or were built from scratch as of Aug. The Nur Otan party monitors there, in Arys, people needed help.” stan; therefore, we are investing Continued on Page A8

INSIDE NATION ECONOMY EDITORIAL&OPINION BUSINESS NATION&CAPITAL Sexual abuse punishment should be Kazakh PM visits Kostanai Region, examines Kazakhstan renews call to end nuclear weapons Kazakhstan digitises public procurement to Golovkin to face Derevyanchenko in toughened, deputies and activists agree A2 region’s industrial development A4 testing on 70th anniversary of first Soviet test A6 increase transparency and competition A7 New York for vacant IBF World Government for Citizens to open new front Ministry of National Economy suggests price ASKARULY: Kazakhstan should take bold Petropavlovsk company begins producing Middleweight title B1 offices in Nur-Sultan, AlmatyA2 controls for essential food items A4 steps to grow e-commerce, catch up with refrigeration cars A8 Budget-friendly summer trip to Burabay – global sector leaders A6 capital’s favourite retreat B6

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inefficiently. Before the budget “Economic growth is the main NATIONAL is adopted, the maslikhat faction indicator of success. Now, our NEWS IN BRIEF must approve it… It is crucial growth is around 4 percent… We Nazarbayev urges new ideas... to increase party responsibility once said that we need 5 percent, Continued from Page A1 at all levels of government,” he but now we need 7.5 percent. For The dream of young Almaty said. this, we have the strength and op- sport climber Rishat Khaibul- He also noted the next elections To demonstrate party activity portunity,” he said. lin has come true, as he won the will take place based on the cur- to voters, Nazarbayev proposed He suggested a three-pronged bronze medal at the Internation- rent party lists system and will be holding a special government approach, beginning with revising al Federation of Sport Climbing held on time, in the constitution- meeting with the mazhilis faction. taxes and “giving relief to small, (IFSC) World Championship at ally prescribed terms. The heads of state bodies from medium-sized businesses so that Esforta Arena in Hachioji, Ja- Nazarbayev also stressed the the prime minister to the regional they have money left for develop- pan. As a result, he has qualified need for active and electable party akims (governors) should meet ment,” he said. It would be fol- to represent Kazakhstan in the members. with citizens. lowed by working with bankrupt combined discipline, which is “Such active members must be “All our decisions are for the companies that cannot pay their making its Olympic debut in To- educated. First, they must be found people and for the good of the peo- loans and modifying the method of kyo. Khaibullin started the final and they must be elected. I have al- ple. There is a need to take tight issuing public procurement. stage of the championship with ready said we have over 5,000 pri- control over the implementation The latter, he noted, “is the most a victory in the speed climb- ing portion. He placed eighth mary organisations uniting almost of all initiatives and promises,” he opaque and corrupt. Approximate- in bouldering and fifth in lead one million party members. To in- said. ly 60 percent of public procure- Photo credit: nurotan.kz Photo credit: climbing, allowing him to climb tensify their work, look, rearrange Nur Otan must also consider av- ment in the amount of one trillion the podium alongside three-time these ranks and identify leaders,” Kazakhstan’s First President and Nur Otan party Chair Nursultan Nazarbayev enues to better allow the dissemi- tenge (US$2.6 billion) is carried world champions. he said. at the party’s Aug. 21 expanded political council meeting. nation of information, he added. out from one source.” Nazarbayev suggested look- arbayev continued, Nur Otan has plaints that some Kazakh universi- Nazarbayev also encouraged the Nazarbayev also indicated large More than 300 young people ing for those leaders among civic yet to fully unite society and estab- ties force students to pay bribes to participation of young people in budget funds are spent on main- from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, activists and non-members from lish social corruption intolerance pass exams. the party. taining unnecessary settlements. Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, non-governmental organisations similar to Singapore’s. “I instruct the Security Coun- “Now, 60,000 Kazakhs are stud- “These are parasites. We have Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan and creating conditions for them “In Singapore, the order is if cil to study the issue at universi- ying outside Kazakhstan, maybe already said that there are 7,700 gathered for the Aug. 22-23 to work, accepting their proposals someone is involved in corruption, ties and submit it for discussion. even more. They come back to settlements, of which 1,800 (will) Central Asia Youth Festival in and allowing their suggestions to then he who knows about corrup- Young people themselves must work and you need to deal with need to be developed. As for the Almaty, reported the city aki- be implemented. tion will be imprisoned if he does join in the fight against corrup- them,” he said. “We are sitting and rest, well, the steppe is big, huge. mat (city administration) press The party’s anti-corruption not tell. Or you fly on an airplane; tion.” said Nazarbayev. do not want to give up a chair, but There are 10 houses on one hill service. The festival, organised programme, implemented by the the first class is empty. If the boss He also proposed nominating we see that they work better,” he and on another,” he said. by the akimat and the Founda- Kazakh Government, automated goes to first class, he will be fired Nurlan Nigmatulin, the Speaker of added. Nazarbayev entrusted Nur Otan tion of the First President, was 80 percent of public services and because he violated the civil serv- the Mazhilis, as chairperson of the Nazarbayev also called for party First Deputy Chair Bauyrzhan dedicated to the Year of Youth achieved 70 percent of overall ant’s ethics,” he said. party faction in the lower house. to reconsider the way the Kazakh Baybek to oversee the implemen- in Kazakhstan. The purpose was programme indicators. Yet, Naz- Nazarbayev also noted com- “Honestly, many factions work government manages its economy. tations of his instructions. to create a platform for regional integration, establish coopera- tion between young people from dition, they agreed an important Central Asian countries, develop step should be made by transfer- their potential as leaders and for ring sexual violence cases from the youth to develop political litera- Sexual abuse punishment should be Ministry of Internal Affairs to the cy and have an active civil posi- Office of the Prosecutor General. tion. International political and Practice shows many cases cannot public figures spoke on topics move from a dead point until they such as progress in information toughened, deputies and activists agree are transferred from the district to technologies and cybersecu- has sentenced each of them to 30 their relatives stalked her near the explicit consent, but in Kazakhstan the region or prosecutor’s office, rity, professional development, By Diana Vassilenko months in prison. entrance to her house and people we require a woman to actively said Azhigulova, as local investi- migration, intellectual capac- “We must take charge of this. on social media claimed she was resist. ‘The violence must be so gators often fail to find either evi- ity development, volunteering, NUR-SULTAN – Sexual abuse The fact that the rapists in that to blame and had rigged the situa- intense that it must overcome the dence or witnesses. healthy lifestyle promotion, ed- must be qualified as a serious of- resonating case, where violent acts tion. She was forced to stand with real and not imaginary resistance NeMolchi.kz activists have been ucation accessibility and multi- fence rather than a medium-grav- were committed against our sister the rapists during the psychologi- of the victim’ and the author of the successfully facilitating the pro- ethnic society. ity crime, Mazhilis (lower house on a Talgo train, received only two cal examination and sit opposite commentary further writes ‘There- gress of many rape cases. They of Parliament) deputy Nurzhan and a-half years in prison, is abso- them in court. When she tried to fore, sexual intercourse cannot be make sure to help sexual abuse The second Net-Free Water- Altayev said at an Aug. 12 round- lutely unacceptable,” he added. turn away from them, the judge recognised as rape, if the woman victims and teach them how to bodies large-scale environmen- tal campaign launched Aug. 17. table in Almaty, where participants NeMolchiKz (Don’t be qui- rebuked her. No one supports the did not show real resistance,’” she ensure their cases are solved. Ka- The purpose is to purify water- agreed measures to fight sexual et Kz), the national movement victim and everyone is trying to read from the document, which zakh citizens may sign petitions to ways from abandoned and ille- violence must be tightened and the against sexual violence, has for cover up such matters as soon as must be studied by national law- strengthen the law against sexual gally installed fishing nets by law’s definition of rape refined. years been highlighting the need possible, she said. yers. abuse using a link provided on the trawling and draw attention to “The time has come to redefine to revise legislation concern- Human rights lawyer and ac- The roundtable participants nemolchi.kz Instagram and Fa- the problem of lake and river this type of crime (sexual abuse) ing sexual abuse. According to tivist Khalida Azhigulova noted were astonished by the law’s inter- cebook pages. With the rising ac- pollution and fish and waterfowl from moderate to serious. And, NeMolchiKz, five women and two such an attitude towards victims pretation of sexual abuse. tivity of people and now the gov- conservation, reported Bnews. of course, our society must be children are raped in the country of violence is the result of the na- “The victim must prove that she ernment against sexual abuse, the kz. “Subbotniks (Saturday vol- consolidated and condemn this each day. Deputies and ministers tional educational system. All law was raped in our country, but ac- trend is set in motion for the situa- unteer environmental activi- crime. The rapists should feel like started supporting the movement students are required to study the cording to international standards, tion to change. ties) are becoming a tradition outcasts, their relatives should be following the gruesome train case, commentaries in addition to the it is the accused who struggle to President Kassym-Jomart To- for Kazakh people. Today, over ashamed of them; therefore, I think reported caravan.kz. laws and codes. prove themselves innocent, and kayev alluded to this in mid-Au- 95 kilometres of nets and 121 their faces should be shown,” Al- One of the sexual abuse victims “In a commentary on the Crimi- psychologists support the victim gust, noting that in his first state- tonnes of garbage were col- tayev said. hid her face at the roundtable as nal Code, ‘a woman’s lack of will from the very beginning,” Azhigu- of-the-nation address Sept. 2 he lected at 79 reservoirs… I thank He made reference to the na- she spoke about the way such sen- for sexual intimacy may be evi- lova added. will outline instructions to the all the participants,” wrote Min- tionally reported story of two train sitive cases are handled. Accord- denced by her explicit and obvi- The participants agreed work government and call on Parliament ister of Ecology, Geology and conductors who raped a passenger ing to the victim, investigators pre- ously expressed resistance.’ In must and will be done to change to toughen punishments for crimes Natural Resources Magzum tended to lose her testimony about the whole civilised world, it is the commentaries and the law’s travelling from the capital to Ak- against individuals to preserve Mirzagaliev. More than 5,000 believed that a man should receive definition of sexual abuse. In ad- tobe in November 2018. The court the two rapists, the criminals and their dignity. individuals participated in the campaign.

BeInTech CEO Baghdat Mus- sin has launched a free mobile app for entrepreneurs that will Capital to host 10th Astana Marathon replace cash registers and en- athletics and develops the city’s pledges to help Kazakh citizens Astana marathon after the October For the next 10 years, Bram- able entrepreneurs throughout By Aidana Yergaliyeva tourism,” said Secretary General complete all six Marathon Majors 2008 Royal Parks Half Marathon ley-Fenton continued to organ- the country to save 100,000 of Athletics Federation of Kazakh- and to get their names into the Hall in London. She went there to sup- ise charity races in Nur-Sultan, tenge (US$259.36), reported NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh stan and Competition Commission of Fame. port the Air Astana mixed-ability adding Almaty in 2012 and Tengrinews.kz. “According to capital will host the 10th Astana Member of Asian Athletics Asso- The marathon also identifies runners group. London in 2013. The mara- the law, all entrepreneurs must Marathon charity race Sept. 8. ciation Askhat Seisembekov on his Kazakh runners who meet require- Bramley-Fenton teamed up with thon raised 37,125,458.00 tenge purchase a cash register that People of all abilities can partici- Twitter page. ments of Kazakhstan’s Master of like-minded people Saule Ku- (US$95,715.0) in total for Kazakh has the function of online data pate individually and in pairs, fam- The Astana Marathon works to Sport or Candidate for Master of daibergenova, Janar Jailauova of charities. transfer to the governmental tax ilies and companies to compete in promote Kazakhstan and Nur-Sul- Sports. Air Astana and Gani Toxanbaev The Kazakh capital had its first office in a year. To solve this is- the 10-kilometre and 42.2-kilome- tan globally. Among the supporters of the who is the former Credit Suisse 42.2-kilometre run Sept. 13, 2015. sue, we launched the reKASSA tre distances. The marathon supports char- race are World Class fitness club, Kazakhstan Vice President, who The Astana Marathon joined the project – this is a cash register The popularity of Nur-Sultan ity organisations and raises funds The Wall Street Journal. World wanted to bring the idea to reality. Association of International Mara- app available on mobile phones. as a marathon destination with for good causes, including its own Class fitness club offers free train- The team organised Sept. 26, thons and Distance Races (AIMS) The application is and will al- flat race route grows annually. In One Steppe Beyond charity pro- ings for participants from the first 2009 the first charity run in Nur- in 2018 and has filed an applica- ways be free,” wrote Mussin on 2019, marathon organisers expect ject. The project organises short- Astana Marathon. Sultan and collected 972,994.00 tion for the Bronze Label in the In- his Facebook page. The app will approximately 8,000 participants distance races throughout the year Astana Marathon founder and tenge (US$2,508.5) for SOS Chil- ternational Association of Athlet- cover the basic needs of entre- from more than 30 countries. in rural areas of Kazakhstan. Race Director Gauhar Bramley- dren’s Villages and Astana Chil- ics Federations (IAAF). The IAAF preneurs with even the smallest “The event… brings people into The Astana Marathon also Fenton was inspired to organise the dren’s Home. has certified the marathon’s route. businesses. Receipts can be sent to customers via instant messen- ger, mail and SMS. Electronic checks are as eligible as paper for Atyrau and Turkestan citizens. ones and can also be printed, if We are now repairing the spacious necessary. and comfortable buildings where Government for Citizens to open new the TsONs of these cities will Secretary of State Marat move. Already in November, resi- Tazhin spoke about the work be- dents of Atyrau and Turkestan will ing done to Latinise the Kazakh be able to receive public services alphabet during a national com- front offices in Nur-Sultan, Almaty mission meeting on the imple- in more comfortable conditions,” more than 3.5 million services in Almaty auto TsONs accounted through internal optimisation,” said Baltasheva. menting the Ruhani Zhangyru By Aidana Yergaliyeva the first six months of the year. for one-quarter of the more than she added. To minimise the centres’ over- (Modernisation of Kazakhstan’s According to the state corpora- 1.5 million services the centres To relieve Almaty’s specialised all queues, Digital Kazakhstan Identity) programme. Latin let- NUR-SULTAN – Government tion, the demand for specialised have provided throughout the centres, additional specialised ters will be used in all official organised large-scale trainings for for Citizens state corporation will and auto TsONs, in particular, country. TsONs will open in the Karasai documents, books, newspapers, be opening new front offices in the has grown following the Ministry “Here (in Almaty), there is the and Talgar districts of the Almaty receiving citizens’ government media and other areas by 2025. capital and Almaty by the end of of Internal Affairs’ July 1 reform largest car market in the country Region by the end of September. services online, she added. To prepare Kazakhs for the August to reduce the large queues which closed police registration where residents of all of Kazakh- The Alatau district’s TsON No. 2 Minister of Digital Develop- switch, a series of television, for public services, said company and examination units throughout stan’s regions prefer to buy and in Almaty resumed its work after a ment, Innovation and Aerospace radio and Internet cultural pro- head Assemgul Baltasheva in her the country. Part of their func- sell cars. Taking into account all month-long technical break. Industry Askar Zhumagaliyev jects using video clips and video Aug. 13 Facebook post. tions have been transferred to these facts and appeals of citi- Shymkent will also open a spe- spoke July 3 of the need to open lectures will be broadcast on TV The cities’ existing public ser- Government for Citizens, said zens, we decided to open a new cialised TsON, the third in the city. new front offices, especially auto channels during the new season vice centres (TsONs) provided Baltasheva. sixth specialised TsON in Almaty “I want to share other good news TsONs. and uploaded on the Internet. A3 EURASIA&WORLD

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EXTERNAL NEWS IN BRIEF Central Asian nations, U.S. discuss regional The Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norwe- gian School of Economics and BI Norwegian Business School security, economic cooperation in Kazakh capital recently released the Interna- and international partnership, tional Business report focusing By Nazira Kozhanova therefore, the C5+1 format is an on Kazakhstan. The project was important tool for ensuring se- launched in 1984 by the Innova- NUR-SULTAN – Ministers of curity and sustainable economic tion Norway, the Norwegian gov- foreign affairs from the five Central development of our region. The ernment’s company for innova- Asian nations and a top U.S. diplomat American strategy for cooperation tion and development. The report met in Nur-Sultan Aug. 22 to discuss with Central Asia today, aimed is published annually focusing regional security and economic coop- at supporting intra-regional ties, on a particular emerging mar- eration with the United States. transport corridors, implementing ket. This year’s report noted the The first session of the - meet infrastructure projects and ensur- country’s efforts to improve the ing, known as C5+1, discussed ing regional security, today fully business climate showed positive avenues for economic security and complies with the interests of the outcomes. It also emphasised the partnership. U.S. Under Secretary countries of the region,” said need for greater integration in of State for Political Affairs David Atamkulov, as reported by the Ka- global and regional markets, us- Hale moderated the session. zInform news agency. ing the country’s strategic loca- The second session focused on The group also reaffirmed their tion and the transit potential. The promoting peace in Afghanistan support for ongoing C5+1 meet- report also identifies oil and gas, and was moderated by Uzbeki- ings and, according to the U.S. De- mining, agriculture and renew- stan’s Foreign Minister Abdulaziz partment of State, the United States able energy as priority areas and Kamilov. The third session cen- mfa.gov.kz Photo credit: characterised the meetings as a construction, IT and tourism as tered around security in Central L-R: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Chingiz Aidarbekov, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Da- valuable forum to address com- emerging industries. “Kazakh- Asia and was moderated by Tajik- vid Hale, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Beibut Atamkulov, Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister Sirodjiddin Mukhrid- mon challenges and to strengthen stan and Central Asia remain un- istan’s Foreign Minister Sirodjid- din, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the sovereignty, independence and discovered for most Norwegian din Mukhriddin. Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov. territorial integrity of the Central companies. With this report, we Kazakh Minister of Foreign Af- “Ensuring the sustainable de- gional cooperation in the context United States’ participation in the Asian states. The group also re- hope the Norwegian business fairs Beibut Atamkulov told the velopment, stability and prosper- of globalisation and the challenges meetings and praised the United viewed plans for the next ministe- will get insight about the market gathering Kazakhstan remains ity of this space (Central Asia) is and threats we face,” said Atamku- States’ strategy on interaction with rial C5+1 meeting and proposed and new opportunities in Ka- committed to cooperatively ad- our common achievable task. That lov, reports KazInform. Central Asia. activities for the C5+1’s security, zakhstan,” said Innovation Nor- dressing the challenges facing is why Kazakhstan has always The Kazakh Foreign Minister “Regional security is unthink- economic productivity and envi- way Country Director for Russia Central Asia. sought to establish effective re- also noted the importance of the able without bilateral diplomacy ronmental working groups. Frode Moe.  A Kazakh delegation took part Kazakhstan and Germany also in the first meeting of the Shang- cooperate on multilateral plat- hai Cooperation Organisation forms, including peace projects (SCO) National Coordinators FM makes first trip to Berlin, in Afghanistan. According to the Council Aug. 20-23 in Moscow. Kazakh foreign ministry, German The council oversees the imple- officials have also said they want mentation of the organisation’s to help implement the European high-level decisions. Kazakh- promotes economic political ties Union’s new strategy for Central stan’s SCO National Coordinator By Elya Altynsarina Germany-Central Asia Parliamen- Dr. Hans-Peter Friedrich is expected In 2018, trade turnover between Asia. and Foreign Ministry’s Ambassa- tary Friendship Group, Bundestag to visit the Kazakh capital Sept. 23- the two countries reached $5.1 bil- The two countries also have dor-at-Large Yerlan Alimbayev BERLIN – Kazakh Foreign Deputy Manfred Grund and Parlia- 24 for the Fourth Meeting of Speak- lion. Approximately 85 percent humanitarian ties with more than headed the Kazakh delegation. Minister Beibut Atamkulov dis- mentary State Secretary at the Fed- ers of Eurasian Countries’ Parlia- of Germany’s trade volume with 180,000 ethnic Germans living The participants discussed Rus- cussed ways to strengthen eco- eral Ministry for Economic Affairs ments and that German President Central Asia is with Kazakhstan. in Kazakhstan, while more than sia’s presidency at the SCO that nomic, political and humanitarian and Energy Thomas Bareiß. Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Over the past 12 years, Kazakh- 900,000 German citizens have it assumed June 14 and prepara- ties with German Federal Minister During these talks, Atamkulov Kazakhstan in 2017 to celebrate the stan has attracted $8.6 billion in migrated to their historical moth- tions for the SCO prime minis- for Foreign Affairs Heiko Maas noted Three Dialogues initiative of 25th year of diplomatic relations. investment from Germany. Ap- erland from Kazakhstan after the ters’ meeting Oct. 31 – Nov. 1 in during Atamkulov’s Aug. 19 first Kazakhstan’s First President, Nur- One of the proposed next steps proximately 900 joint ventures collapse of the Soviet Union. Tashkent. visit to Berlin in his capacity. sultan Nazarbayev, which seeks to for bilateral cooperation is the and companies with German par- There are number of initiatives The Kazakh delegation headed by enhance partnership between ma- signing of a roadmap for eco- ticipation have been working in to enhance this relationship. Since Saudi Arabia’s Livestock and Atamkulov also met with high-level jor political powers through dia- nomic and industrial cooperation Kazakhstan where companies such recently, Kazakh school pupils can Agriculture Investment Com- German officials, including Head of logue and discussion. in energy, engineering, renewable as Siemens, WILO, Knauf, BASF, learn German as a first foreign lan- pany (SALIC) plans to visit Ka- the Office of the Federal President The sides also noted that Vice energy, chemistry, tourism, trans- Metro Cash & Carry, OBI, Claas, guage again, a step Maas called a zakhstan to examine investment Stefan Steinlein, Chairman of the President of the German Bundestag port and agriculture. Linde AG are present. “wonderful sign”. opportunities in the country’s agricultural sector, said SALIC CEO Matthew Jansen during a meeting with Kazakh Ambassa- dor to Saudi Arabia Berik Aryn in Riyadh. Aryn briefed Jansen Singaporean investors hope to invest $200 million on the developments in Kazakh agriculture and the preferences provided to foreign investors. Founded by Saudi Arabia’s Pub- in constructing Nur-Sultan educational institutions lic Investment Fund, SALIC has worked since 2012 investing in Kazakhstan Global Investment A college and university will be tion and visa procedures, Kazakh In- creating 1,000 school and 250 kin- countries that “have a competi- By Dilshat Zhussupova Roundtable. Earlier agreements built during the third stage. vest Deputy Chairman of the Board dergarten places and 200 jobs. Its tive advantage in contributing to were inked at the Nov. 21 Kazakh- “The head of state stated that Marat Birimzhan told Invest.gov.kz. construction will cost $15.5 mil- the production of selected food NUR-SULTAN – Singaporean stan-Singapore Investment Forum. attracting investment is a key pri- Another 11 projects in education in lion. EURO AST KZ2019’s pro- products and their availability for investors hope to invest $200 mil- The kindergartens, schools, col- ority, especially in education. The the capital will attract more than 27.6 jects will also create 500 school export markets.” lion in constructing a kindergarten, leges and universities in the three capital is a particularly favourable billion tenge (US$71.45 million) and 120 kindergarten places. schools and higher education insti- cities will each offer up to 2,000 place for attracting investment,” in investment and create more than In the previous school year, Nur-Sultan will host the Pacific tutions in the capital, reports the places for children or students, said Nur-Sultan Akim (Mayor) 10,000 school places, 1,000 places in Nur-Sultan had 108 schools with Asia Travel Association (PATA) city akimat (administration). while up to 30 percent of teach- Altai Kulginov during an Aug. 14 kindergartens and 1,500 jobs. a shortage of places for children. Travel Mart Sept. 18-20. The Singaporean company Kinder- ers and professors will be locally meeting with KinderWorld Inter- For example, TAMOS Educa- Kulginov noted that, when choos- event will gather nearly 1,000 World International Group signed staffed. national Group representatives. tion will attract more than four bil- ing a construction site for a new industry leaders from more than an investment project roadmap A kindergarten and primary Nur-Sultan Akimat will allocate lion tenge (US$10.35 million) in educational institution, it will be 60 countries. The Kazakh capi- for constructing kindergartens, school will be built in the capital a land plot of five hectares for the investment to construct a private important to account for popula- tal won the right to host one of schools, colleges and universi- as part of the first stage of project project. Kazakh Invest will provide school with a physics and mathe- tion density and potential connec- Asia’s biggest international tour- ties in Almaty, Nur-Sultan and implementation, after which a sec- project support by facilitating the matics emphasis. SABIS will build tions to engineering networks and ism events in November. The Shymkent during the May 16-17 ondary school will be constructed. investment contract, land acquisi- an international school by 2023, infrastructure. event provides an opportunity to expand business contacts and access tourism decision makers. Among the participants are Ma- laysia’s Ameriasa Tours, GetA- boutAsia that provides travel of- ‘I might be naive, but we can win the struggle for fers for independent tourists and Hays Travel, which is the largest independent travel agent in the United Kingdom. The programme a world without nuclear weapons,’ says activist will also feature the Travolution Continued from Page A1 what will happen if these weapons stood at the origins gave their lives Forum Asia and Content Market- fall into the hands of terrorists? We in the fight against nuclear weap- ing Forum scheduled for Sept. 18. Kuyukov now travels the world must not only think about it, but ons. So many of them are already sharing his art and message with also act on it legally. After all, they gone,” said Kuyukov. Kazakhstan’s Zhansaya Ab- government leaders and youth. issued the law banning smoking The activist pointed out that the dumalik claimed first place in “This gives a lot not only to in public places, because it harms film also shows the struggle of the Group A of the Vienna Chess youth, but also to myself. New health and people follow this law. American people who joined the Open Tournament Aug. 17-24. ideas and motivation for the future So, why not to create a law against movement and this is what helped Nine hundred and seventy-two appear. I try to help young people nuclear weapons?” he added. them to succeed. chess players from 57 coun- choose future professions by talk- Kuyukov participated in the “As you know, Nevada also tries, including 20 Grandmasters ing about ecology. I always say creation of British documentary di- has the second largest test site in (GMs) and more than 30 Interna- that ecology begins at the door- rector Andre Singer’s film “Where the world in scale and in America tional Masters (IMs), competed step of your home. As you relate the Wind Blew.” The film is about there are caring people. These are at the tournament, including to your porch, to your territory, the the tragedy of thousands of people ordinary people, who also fought, 398 competing in Group A. Dur- world will relate to you. As long as faced with the bitterness of loss and non-governmental organisations ing the nine rounds, Abdumalik I have the strength and the ability diseases caused by nuclear tests. that walked with us, also spoke, earned seven points, the best to speak, I will do it,” said Kuyu- “This film shows the struggle held rallies and protests. I remem- kov. of the first Kazakh anti-nuclear ber we invited Americans to rallies result among women and the kuyukov.com Photo credit: eighth in the general ranking. The ATOM Project launched in Karipbek Kyukov movement, Nevada-Semey, which at the gates of our Semipalatinsk Abdumalik, who is the world’s 2012 as an initiative of Kazakh- was headed by our poet Oljas test site. They invited us, and to- 23rd among female players, also stan’s First President, Nursultan “In December, I spoke from the that by having a nuclear weapon, Suleimenov. (It is about) how we gether we organised a rally at the received a prize from Nana Alex- Nazarbayev to seek a permanent main rostrum of the world, from they have a security shield,” said started, held the first rallies… That gates in Nevada… The bottom andria, Georgian chess Woman end to nuclear weapons testing and the United Nations rostrum, and di- Kuyukov. was the 1990s, difficult years. At line is that if the nations unite and Grandmaster and International to help achieve a nuclear weapons rectly addressed the heads of those “There are waves of terrorist acts that time, there was no Internet, protest together, we can succeed,” Arbiter. free world. states that still mistakenly think around the world. Can you imagine no cell phones. Those people who said Kuyukov. A4 ECONOMY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019

ECONOMY PM visits Kostanai Region, examines NEWS IN BRIEF Kazakhstan’s employed popu- lation increased 1.5 percent to 8.8 million by the end of July. region’s industrial development Of this figure, 66.7 percent of The prime minister discussed the those aged 15 and over are em- By Diana Vassilenko automotive industry and agricultur- ployed. Hired workers compose al machine building with Minister the majority of 76.1 percent NUR-SULTAN – Prime Minis- of Industry and Infrastructure De- or 6.7 million; self-employed, ter Askar Mamin visited the Ko- velopment Roman Sklyar, Minister 23.9 percent or 2.1 million. The stanai Region Aug. 14-15 where of Agriculture Saparkhan Omarov, education sector leads the top he was briefed on the progress of Akim (Governor) of the Kostanai three fields with 16.1 percent the region’s industrial and infra- Region Archimed Mukhambetov, or 1.1 million, followed by in- structure development. Akim of the East Kazakhstan Re- dustrial workers (15.7 percent Mamin visited the Severnyi mi- gion Daniyal Akhmetov, as well as or one million) and wholesale crodistrict in Zarechnoye village, the heads of several enterprises, in- and retail trade, car and mo- where, as part of the Nurly Zher cluding President of Astana Group torcycle repair (10.9 percent Housing Programme, 279 houses Nurlan Smagulov, Chairman of the or 724,900). According to the are being built. Board of KAMAZ Sergey Kog- Ministry of National Economy’s “Now, there are 279 houses with ogin, Director of China National Statistics Committee, school- an area of 100 and 120 square me- Vehicles Import and Export Corpo- teachers (352,200) head the top tres in the microdistrict. There are ration Wu I, Director of Peterburg- 10 most common professions; both single-story and two-story sky Traktorny Zavod Sergey Sere- next in the list are accountants types,” Deputy Akim (Governor) byakov and CEO of Gomselmash (268,200). of the region Sergey Karplyuk told Alexander Novikov.  Mamin. “There is an additional Mamin said the 2019-2024 Ma- Investments in education de- 10 acres of land to each house. chine Building Industry Develop- creased 10.2 percent year-on-

The houses cost 120,000 tenge primeminister.kz Photo credit: ment Roadmap adopted in July year (yoy) from January-July, (US$310.6) per one square metre. includes systemic supports, such totalling 92.8 billion tenge The down payment is 20 percent tion by the Ankauov brothers. De- future,” said Baglan Ankauov, one worth 350 billion tenge (US$900 as tax cuts, financial and raw mate- (US$240.67 million) with 87.7 followed by a 19-year loan at five spite all four of them having mo- of the brothers. million) and creating 3,000 jobs rial support and qualified person- percent volume index. The re- percent.” tor challenges due to a congenital Mamin was also briefed on the are to be launched in the zone, re- nel supply. The industry aims to ductions started during same The state allocated 2.2 billion disease, the artists create applique development of the machine build- ports primeminister.kz. produce 100,000 cars annually by period in 2018, decreasing 16.4 tenge (US$5.7 million) for the panel style artworks. What makes ing industry. In accordance with The automotive industry is one 2020. percent to 103.3 billion tenge construction. Another 2.7 billion their artwork unique is that the the strategic instructions of Ka- of the main factors that drive the The prime minister also visited (US$267.9 million). The share (US$6.99 million) went to Sev- brothers use felt instead of fabric. zakhstan’s First President, Nur- industrial and technological devel- the Bayan Sulu confectionery fac- of educational investments de- ernyi’s infrastructure develop- Their works have gained interna- sultan Nazarbayev, and President opment of the region’s economy. tory and examined agricultural creased from 1.9 percent to 1.5 ment. Roads have been added and tional recognition. As a token of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s orders, Mamin examined the SaryarkaAv- crop conditions at Zarechnoye percent in total fixed asset in- gas and water have been supplied his appreciation, Mamin handed the development of the machine toProm production facilities, Farm. vestments. The Turkestan Re- to the houses. Work on 172 houses apartment keys to two of the broth- building industry is one of the where the assembly, welding and Mamin also visited several key gion, Nur-Sultan and Almaty has been completed; the remain- ers, reports 24.kz priorities in the work of the gov- colouring of light vehicles, car- enterprises in Rudny, such as the consolidated 51 percent of all ing 107 will be built by the end of “We are very happy we received ernment. In the new Industrial rier trucks and buses is carried out. Sokolov quarry of the Sokolov- investments. The region had the year. Karplyuk said the houses these apartments. I believe this Zone of Kostanai city, the produc- Their annual production capacity Sarbai Mining Enterprise, the the biggest bulk of investment have already been distributed, as will give us a big impetus for our tion of ‘Belarus’ and ‘Kirovets’ is 27,000 pieces. Fifty car models Rudny Cement Plant and the milk and yoy increase of 19.5 bil- they are in great demand. professional development and cre- energy-efficient tractors has been of eight brands are assembled at processing and dairy production lion tenge (US$50.57 million), Mamin also visited an art exhibi- ativity. We have big plans for the launched. In total, 14 projects the factory. enterprise Lider-2010 LLP. a 74.5-percent increase. In- vestments in the biggest cities, however, have decreased – in Nur-Sultan by 7.5 percent (to 17.7 billion tenge or US$45.90 million) and Almaty by 26.4 Ministry of National Economy Economy of Simple Things percent (to 10.1 billion tenge or US$26.19 million).

Loans from domestic financ- suggests price controls for programme to create 16,000 ing companies decreased 30 percent during the last five years. At the same time, the eq- uity share of domestic financing essential food items jobs by 2025 enterprises has increased from rice (21.6 percent) and flour (20.8 distribution centres to store agri- der consideration and 15 projects 58 percent to 73 percent. The By Aidana Yergaliyeva percent) rose significantly. By Assel Satubaldina cultural products,” he said. worth 3.5 billion tenge (US$9 mil- reason was a sharp decrease in In the country as a whole, prices The interest rate will be up to 15 lion) receive support from the fund borrowed funds in 2017, caused NUR-SULTAN – Minister of rose for onions (79 percent), carrots NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s percent for a maximum of seven consultants,” said Abdulla. by a 77.4-percent decrease in National Economy Ruslan Dalenov (59.3 percent), potatoes (32.9 per- Economy of Simple Things pro- years. The Damu Fund will subsi- The regional project office, foreign financing. The Kazakh suggested during the Aug. 20 gov- cent) and rice (23.8 percent). gramme will create 16,000 jobs by dise nine percent. which supports programme par- investment policy has showed a ernment meeting that Kazakhstan According to the ministry’s analy- 2025. The programme, launched The loans are given for invest- ticipants from developing a busi- gradual improvement in foreign should lower prices and increase sis, “the price for the final consumer in March, received 600 billion ment and working capital, said ness plan to financing, operates in loans in the first half of 2019. control over ten food products to is significantly higher than the price tenge (US$1.55 billion) to develop Abdulla. There is no limit to the the capital, said Nur-Sultan City Loans from non-residents, in maintain the inflation rate. The items of the producer or import,” noted domestic production of daily con- amount businesses can request. Business Chamber head Almat particular, reached 101.8 bil- are onions, carrots, potatoes, beets, Danelov. sumed goods and services. Businesses will also need to ei- Dzhunussov. It includes represent- lion tenge (US$264.01 million), rice, flour, horsemeat, lamb, beef and If implemented, the controls over Twenty billion tenge (US$516.3 ther retain or create more jobs or atives of the city’s investment and which is 37.6 percent of total bread. the 10 food items would follow the million) will be devoted to ag- ensure 10-percent revenue growth business development department, loans (32.8 percent in 2018). first measures to maintain prices, riculture and 400 billion tenge after two years. Damu Fund and second-tier banks. which began Aug. 16 with amend- (US$1.03 billion) to support the “The financing and subsidis- Small and medium-sized enter- External investments reached If implemented, ments to the Internal Trade Rules, processing industry and service ing term for the loan taken for in- prises (SMEs) are the key driver of 1.9 trillion tenge (US$4.93 mil- the controls over which ban a price increase of more sector. vestments purposes is up to seven economic growth, said Nur-Sultan lion) in the first half of 2019, an than 15 percent for socially signifi- “It is important to note that the years and for the working capital City Investment and Business De- increase of 39 percent year-on- the 10 food items cant food products. The changes also funds were allocated for the entire up to three years. At the same time, velopment division head Yerlan year (yoy), reported FinReview. would follow the require domestic items to occupy country with no peg to the regions. the ratio is 50-50,” he said. Bekmurzayev. By 2025, the Kazakh government at least 30 percent of shelf space in The regional office will consider The fund also provides guaran- SMEs represented 27.8 percent plans to increase annual foreign first measures to shopping centres. projects across the country,” said tees that can help businesses en- of Kazakh businesses in 2018 and direct investment from the cur- rent $24 billion to $34 billion. In addition, the amendments pro- Damu Business Development sure sufficient collateral. the government is seeking to reach maintain prices, which Prime Minister Askar Mamin, hibit rewards (retrobonuses) levied Fund Regional Director Nursultan “Businesses can obtain up to a 30-35 percent by 2025. More than speaking at an expanded govern- began Aug. 16 with on suppliers by retail chains. Abdulla at an Aug. 14 briefing. 50-percent guarantee on loans of three million people, nearly 30 ment meeting, set the task to in- The following day, the govern- Businesses can apply for lending three billion tenge (US$7.7 million) percent of the country’s working amendments to the crease annual investment volume ment began enforcing the Model through the country’s nine second- or less and 20 percent on loans of population, run SMEs. in fixed assets by an average of 20 Internal Trade Rules, Rules for the Implementation of Sta- tier banks. Large, small and me- three (US$7.7 million) to five bil- “The share of SMEs in the capi- percent. To achieve this, Kazakh- bilisation Mechanisms for the Prices dium-sized businesses producing lion tenge (US$12.9 million). All tal is 58.8 percent. This is the high- which ban a price stan must attract 30 trillion tenge of Socially Important Food Products. goods on the 365-item priority list guarantees are free,” he said. est share across the country and we (US$77.80 billion) in invest- increase of more than According to the rules, akimats (city are eligible for loans. Four subsidy agreements for are proud to pass the 50 percent ments within five years. To date, and regional administrations) and “Among them are food products, 1.5 billion tenge (US$3.8 mil- threshold,” he said. 12.4 trillion tenge (US$32.16 15 percent for socially socio-entrepreneurial corporations processed products in the agricul- lion) were signed in the capital and City officials are now working billion) in government projects can provide working capital to retail tural sector, furniture, plastic prod- four agreements for 275 million to determine the site for additional significant food need to attract a yearly average chains in exchange for maintaining ucts and clothing. The programme tenge (US$709,926) granted guar- special economic zones (SEZs) in of three trillion tenge (US$7.78 products. product prices. also includes the reconstruction antees worth 105 million tenge the capital to provide more space billion) of investments. “There are all the necessary tools and construction of student dormi- (US$271,062). for businesses. The capital cur- Inflation has remained in the 4-6 to curb rising prices. These are rules tories, schools and preschool insti- “Two projects worth 6.3 billion rently has two – Astana-New City According to the Kazakh percent range since the beginning of of trade, stabilisation funds and retail tutions and creation of wholesale tenge (US$16.3 million) are un- and Astana Technopolis. the year, said Dalenov. Annual infla- chain lending, wholesale distribution Ministry of Trade and Integra- tion was 5.4 percent, compared to centres, monitoring and verification tion, approximately 40 percent 5.9 percent in July 2018. The food of intermediary operations,” said of trade is in the shadows, or products contributed 3.4 percent to Dalenov. not subject to taxation. One of inflation growth, or approximately Increased prices are also the result the mechanisms to remedy the 63 percent of price increases. of “the mutual influence of coun- situation is modernising trade Nineteen socially significant prod- tries on pricing in the framework infrastructure, including trade ucts, where prices increased 9 per- of the single market of the Eurasian markets. The ministry plans to cent, represented half the food price Economic Union,” said Minister of gradually switch all non-sta- rise. Since the beginning of the year, Trade and Integration Bakhyt Sul- tionary markets to modern trad- they have contributed 1.1 percent to tanov. ing formats. Work is underway the hike in food prices and a 40-per- “There is a clear positive correla- to construct wholesale distri- cent increase in inflation. In all re- tion between the prices of Russia and bution centres. In addition, the gions, product prices are ahead of Kazakhstan. As the analysis shows, department is working to de- inflation, with the increase ranging the correlation is more than 90 per- velop the e-commerce sector. from 7.2 percent to 15.1 percent, said cent for this group of goods. Amid From January-June, the volume Dalenov. rising prices in Russia, both our pric- of non-cash payments increased The largest increases are seen in es and export volumes are rising,” he more than two times per year the capital (15.1 percent), Zhezka- added. to 4.8 trillion tenge (US$12.45 zgan (11.8 percent) and Taldykorgan Prime Minister Askar Mamin di- billion). For the same period in (10.4 percent). Prices in the capital rected Sultanov to develop a unified 2018, non-cash payments were for carrots (2.4 times), onions (85.5 online platform to monitor prices of L-R: Nur-Sultan City Business Chamber head Almat Dzhunussov, Nur-Sultan City Investment and Business Development 2.2 trillion tenge (US$5.71 bil- percent), potatoes (82.4 percent), socially significant goods. division head Yerlan Bekmurzayev, Damu Business Development Fund Regional Director Nursultan Abdulla. lion). A5 BUSINESS

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF Atameken offers free training Kazakhstan to expand Seventy-five percent of the construction of KazMunayGas’ (KMG) Saryarka gas pipeline was completed as of Aug. 16, which is to women across nation AIFC legal jurisdiction, 796.6 kilometres of the pipeline, reports the KMG press service. The latest welding technology is used in the pipeline’s construc- approve tax residency tion by more than 2,000 construc- tion workers, making it possible to lay a six-kilometre pipe with an 820-millimetre diameter a day. for foreign investors Construction will be completed by the year’s end, after which the akimats (regional and city admin- istrations) will provide a gas sup- ply to Kazakhstan’s regions and cities. The pipeline is to improve the country’s energy security.

Kazakh airline Air Astana will transfer its Moscow flights from Nur-Sultan and Almaty to Domod- edovo Airport starting Oct. 24, reports the airline’s press service.

The flight transfers are the result fundwomen.kz Photo credit: of a code-sharing agreement with ments for lending and other topics) ployed) who have been trained Russia’s S7 Airlines and will be By Diana Vassilenko of second-tier banks and microfi- under the Bastau Business pro- carried out without schedule in- nance organisations that partici- ject and failed to receive funding terruptions. Air Astana launched NUR-SULTAN – The Atame- pate in the ADB and Damu pro- for various reasons, can all take Moscow flights from Nur-Sultan ken National Chamber of Entre- grammes. The emphasis is placed part in the course. and Almaty in September 2002 and preneurs is providing free train- on the creation and maintenance of “At the seminar we teach has transported more than 3.5 mil- ing courses for businesswomen financial statements, understand- how to develop oneself, how to lion passengers and 26,000 tonnes with the support of the Asian ing of legal issues when starting a choose a field for development, and the use of its jurisdiction to of cargo on these flights since Development Bank (ADB) in 15 business, the correct formation and how to expand and supplement By Nazira Kozhanova attract and protect investments,” then. There are 11 and 14 weekly regions of the country. submission of documentation for it. We explain what marketing, said Kazakh Prime Minister Air Astana flights from Nur-Sultan “Now ADB, together with obtaining affordable loans. financial, legislative tools can NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh Askar Mamin during the Aug. 20 and Almaty to Moscow during the Atameken, is investing in work- be mastered in the course of run- government approved Aug. 20 government meeting where the winter, respectively, and 12 and shops that take place in all re- The businesswomen ning one’s business. One aspect an expansion of the Astana In- amendment was approved. It will 16 weekly flights from Nur-Sultan gions of Kazakhstan from June to of the training is the participa- ternational Financial Centre’s now go to the Parliament for con- and Almaty to Moscow during the October. We believe it is neces- are taught how to tion of representatives of finan- (AIFC) legal jurisdiction and an sideration. summer, respectively. sary to develop not only big cities cial institutions, through which investment tax residency pro- The tax residency programme like Nur-Sultan, Almaty but also draw up business women learn about the pos- gramme to attract foreign in- offers multi-entry visas to foreign Samruk Kazyna Sovereign the countryside. In the near fu- plans, find customers sibility of additional funding. vestment. investors and their families when Wealth Fund’s net income in- ture, it is planned to start issuing Our task is to help them man- The expansion of the AIFC’s they invest in Kazakhstan. creased 78 percent in January- $10 million loans to Forte Bank as well as develop age their finances and determine legal jurisdiction will allow the “I want to note that the launch March compared to the same through the Damu Fund,” said what skills they should have and centre to adopt acts regulating of the investment residency pro- period last year, reports its press Rafael Akuino, an analyst on op- advertising skills develop for their management,” labour relations and procurement gramme in Kazakhstan should service. The January-March net erational issues at ADB, about the and online business said Bakhytgul Elchibaeva, a procedures. bring significant investment in income per stockholder’s equity role of ADB in supporting wom- business coach and Executive “As a part of the 100 Concrete the long term,” First Vice Minis- was 291 billion tenge (US$753.36 en entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan, promotion skills. Director of the Local Commu- Steps Plan of the Nation, a special ter of Finance Berik Sholpanku- million). The factors contribut- as reported by fundwomen.kz. nities Fund of the Enbekshika- Constitutional Law on the AIFC lov said. ing to net income growth were an The first seminar on the De- The businesswomen are also zakh District, who gave one of was adopted in 2015, defining The AIFC, created on the ini- “increase in the volume and sales velopment of Women’s Entrepre- taught how to draw up business the workshops in the Almaty the goals, objectives and princi- tiative of Kazakhstan’s First price of crude oil and gas exports neurship in Rural Regions was plans, find customers as well as Region June 27-28. ples of activity of the AIFC. The President, Nursultan Nazarbayev, and revenue growth from telecom- held May 23-24 in the Kokterek develop advertising skills and The workshops have now been amendments to the Constitutional is considered a key part of the munications services, refined gold village, the Turkestan Region. online business promotion skills. held in six regions, including Ak- Law presented today will allow country’s efforts to accelerate and joint ventures.” The course programme includes Women entrepreneurs and reg- mola, Almaty, East Kazakhstan, for the rapid establishment and economic development. The cen- presentations of credit programmes istered individuals in rural areas, Mangystau, North Kazakhstan development of the AIFC as the tre provides an array of services KMG released Aug. 22 its finan- (criteria, conditions and require- as well as individuals (self-em- and Turkestan regions. country’s main financial platform to assist foreign investors. cial results for the first half of the year. In this time period, revenue increased 1.4 percent year-on-year to 3.4 billion tenge (US$8.8 mil- lion), which is attributed to an increase in gas export sales vol- AIFC Bureau to ume and the tenge’s depreciation against the U.S. dollar. Gas exports to China increased 46.7 percent year-on-year to 340 billion tenge launch internal (US$880.21 million). Operat- ing profit increased 38.2 percent year-on-year to 399 billion tenge (US$1.93 billion), and net profit in- auditor course creased 73 percent year-on-year to grammes usually pay for the en- 622 billion tenge (US$1.61 billion). By Zhanna Shayakhmetova tire course and in case of success Gross debt decreased 3.8 percent in examinations, we reimburse the year-on-year to four billion tenge NUR-SULTAN – The Astana expenses for the certification pro- (US$10.36 million). Capital expen- International Financial Centre’s gramme. We will probably apply ditures decreased 5.8 percent to 167 (AIFC) Bureau for Continuing Pro- this approach to this programme as billion tenge (US$432.34 million), fessional Development, in coopera- well. We aim to train the employ- given the recent completion of the tion with the Ministry of Finance, ees of the Ministry of Finance. The modernisation programme for Ka- will launch an internal auditor pro- international programme in English zakhstan’s refineries. gramme this autumn. will be available to all internal audi- Interested individuals can study tors working in the quasi-public sec- One hundred and twenty em- at the AIFC Bureau and become an tor and private business. We will not ployers presented more than 2,000 international qualified internal audi- only train state auditors,” he added. vacancies at an Aug. 15 citywide tor with Certified Internal Auditor The AIFC Bureau and the Kazakh job fair in the capital, reports the (CIA) certification. Institute of Internal Auditors signed city akimat. The event was organ- “The bureau has ten programmes a memorandum as part of the con- ised by the akimat and its employ- in the areas of finance, investment, ference. ment centre and was attended by accounting and auditing. The main more than 1,000 job seekers. More task of the new programme is to re- “The AIFC Bureau cooperates than 4,527 people found employ- train and train internal and external with international qualification ment through the capital’s em- auditors. The main challenge for us companies in various areas. We ployment centre since January, of is to teach the professional experts. have already started the training. which 1,722 were permanent jobs. They need to move away from their Now, every six months we add previous background and be ready new programmes to our portfolio. The Turkestan Region leads in for new knowledge,” AIFC Admin- The Ministry of Finance proposed implementing Kazakhstan’s Econ- istration Deputy Board Chairperson adding the CIA certificate, because omy of Simple Things programme Yernur Rysmagambetov said Aug. the ministry sees the need to train with 206 projects worth 64.2 bil- 13 at the first AIFC National Con- internal auditors. After the market lion tenge (US$166.15 million) in ference of Internal Auditors. analysis, we decided to add a CIA operation, reports its akimat. An- The initial phase will involve programme. We see the great im- other 18 projects worth 927 million teaching the teachers. portance of internal auditors for all tenge (US$2.4 million) were sub- “The first step is to train local projects. Our mission is to introduce mitted for consideration to the aki- teachers, because we have a short- international knowledge in the local mat’s project office. The Economy age of professionals. Next, we will market,” said Rysmagambetov. of Simple Things programme was launch a pilot project with a small The AIFC Bureau is responsible launched in March and received group together with the Ministry of for human capital development and 600 billion tenge (US$1.55 billion) Finance to see how the whole pro- plans to retrain more than 5,000 for the development of the domes- cess takes place until the end of the specialists in the country’s finan- tic production of goods and servic- year. As soon as we finish the test cial industry, ultimately creating a es that are consumed daily. Twenty depending on the resources, time critical mass of professionals for the billion tenge (US$51.76 million) and desire of the auditors them- AIFC eco-system and beyond. The will be allocated to agriculture and selves, we will begin the training,” bureau is responsible for investment 400 billion tenge (US$1.04 billion) he said. and financial literacy programmes for supporting the processing in- The AIFC Bureau is considering related to the AIFC’s core pillars dustry and service sector. The pro- providing free training as well as including Islamic finance, fintech, gramme will create 16,000 jobs in payment options. capital markets, green finance and Kazakhstan by 2025. “The participants in our pro- asset and wealth management. A6 EDITORIAL&OPINION

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019 Kazakhstan renews call Kazakhstan should take bold steps to end nuclear weapons to grow e-commerce, catch up testing on 70th anniversary with global sector leaders commerce with novice entrepre- By Azamat Askaruly neurs. The final primary focus will be of first Soviet test on strengthening consumer protec- According to estimates, the eventy years ago this The tests, in the early years at rial falling into the wrong hands global e-commerce market will tion and promoting e-commerce week, the first nuclear least, took place without even and to make the Semipalatinsk grow from $2.8 trillion in 2018 to by introducing an online platform explosion took place at the most rudimentary precau- site safe. $4.9 trillion in 2023. on which consumers can file com- the now shut down Semi- tions. Far from being told to stay In the years that have followed, China is an indisputable leader plaints about unscrupulous online Spalatinsk Nuclear Test Site. A indoors, the local population went these steps have been followed by with $672 billion in sales year- stores and electronic trading plat- momentous event, its shock waves outside to watch the explosions. a series of measures to permanent- ly, in big part due to the Alibaba forms; were felt far beyond Central Asia The result is a very high inci- ly end nuclear testing and create a group. The share of e-commerce Successful implementation of for decades to come. The success- dence of health problems, such as world in which these weapons are in the national retail turnover is 24 the roadmap items will increase ful test of the first Soviet bomb birth defects and cancers which unnecessary. Kazakhstan has been percent. Just the fact that Alibaba the share of e-commerce in retail, marked the formal launch of the sadly continue to be passed down one of the most tireless support- shares are seen as a proxy for the cial and time costs for transport boost the country’s investment at- nuclear arms race and the escala- through generations. ers of the Comprehensive Nuclear Chinese economy underscores the and logistics services and lack of tractiveness, help SME’s export tion of the Cold War to a danger- Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). importance of e-commerce for a skills to introduce a business in products and increase tax rev- ous new level. At Kazakhstan’s suggestion modern economy. electronic commerce impede the enues to the budget. Over the next 40 years, Semi- As we look around and with Kazakhstan’s full sup- In Kazakhstan, e-commerce development of electronic com- This is just the beginning. Some palatinsk remained at the heart of the world, it can port, too, the nuclear weapons adds up to only 2.9 percent of na- merce. bold steps should also be taken to East-West tensions. The first test free zone in Central Asia was tional retail. Systemic and consistent trade catch up with the leaders. – known to the Soviets as First seem sadly that the agreed by the five countries of policy to develop trade infrastruc- First, we propose revising the Lightning and to the Americans as the region and nuclear powers. ture and services, as well as to financial mechanism to support Joe-1 – was followed by approxi- More recently, the hosting of hard-won lessons of protect and advance Kazakhstan’s electronic commerce. mately 450 more tests. Nearly a the International Atomic Energy We see significant interest in the Eurasian Economic Russia and China are allocating quarter of all nuclear explosions the past are at risk of Agency’s Low Enriched Ura- opportunities to grow Union and the WTO are needed. more and more funds via special were triggered under and above nium Bank will help, in time, being forgotten. The Ministry of Trade and Inte- funds to support the growth of the the ground of this huge site in discourage the proliferation of the e-commerce gration was established June 17. sector. eastern Kazakhstan. nuclear materials and weapons. market. To promote For the first time trade is at the Second, we need to enhance the Seven decades later, the role It is why our young country, By matching rhetoric with ac- cornerstone of the Government’s played by that initial test and from its earliest days, has warned tion, such steps have given power- business environment and achieve e-commerce agenda. higher standards for digital trade. those that followed in increasing about these dangers and, impor- ful weight to Kazakhstan’s voice We see significant opportunities tensions may be largely a matter tantly, campaigned for a nuclear within the international commu- our ministry has Countries in the world are de- to grow the e-commerce market. signing and implementing single for Cold War historians. But for weapons-free world. In a symbol- nity. Our international audience developed a roadmap To promote e-commerce our Kazakhstan, the legacy in both ic move, the closure of Semipal- knows, too, that our campaigns window platforms to simplify the ministry has developed a roadmap physical and policy terms remains atinsk was announced in 1991 on rest on our own tragic experi- procedures for businesses. for 2019-2025 for 2019-2025 consisting of 31 ac- very real. the anniversary of the first test. It ences and our warnings should be Third, we need vast and rapid tion items in 3 main areas. Our country is still struggling was a bold move by a country – heeded. consisting of 31 digitisation of the goods we pro- The first area is promoting the with the environmental and health and its leader Nursultan Naz- Today, this is more important duce. action items in 3 growth of exports via e-commerce fall-out of these explosions. Our arbayev – still months away from than ever. As we look around the The digital services content of channels by reimbursing the costs determination, too, to prevent any becoming a fully independent world, it can seem sadly that the main areas. goods is increasing very rapidly. of domestic small- and medium- other country suffering this fate nation.This courage is recognised hard-won lessons of the past are Take, for example, cars, which has seen us champion dialogue by the United Nations, officially at risk of being forgotten. The sized businesses selling processed have bytes of data and lines of Nevertheless, the number of ac- and co-operation in the inter- making Aug. 29 the International idea that we achieve more inter- goods via international platforms code more than any other consum- tive buyers has nearly doubled in national community and lead Day Against Nuclear Testing. nationally by working together like Taobao, E-bay, AliExpress er good. recent years to 2.3 million people the global fight against nuclear This decisive break with the towards common goals appears and Amazon. Fourth, we need to carefully from 1.3 million people. weapons. past was made even stronger to have gone out of fashion. The second main focus is to in- examine digital trade barriers. For there is nothing at all when Kazakhstan voluntarily gave Narrow and often short-term The market has more than 1,700 volve domestic entrepreneurs in We live in the world of data lo- abstract in Kazakhstan about the up the 1,400 nuclear warheads it self-interest now seems in the independent online stores and electronic commerce and infra- calisation. But restricting data effects of nuclear weapons. As we inherited on the break-up of the ascendancy. about 20 electronic trading plat- structure development by stimu- flows can be an enormous im- have said before, nobody else in Soviet Union. In a sign of Ka- Nowhere is this more danger- forms that enable more than one lating the creation of an elec- pediment. peacetime has suffered more and zakhstan’s international co-oper- ous than in the sphere of nuclear million business entities to sell tronic trading platform for small Kazakhstan should move in line for longer from their effects. Thirty ation and partnership approach, weapons. We must hope the 70th their goods. businesses in the B2C format with global trends and take bold years since the last test took place which underpins its foreign af- anniversary of that first fateful ex- The structure of the e-commerce and to establish a phased transi- steps forward. The digital trade in 1989, large areas of eastern Ka- fairs, Kazakhstan worked closely plosion at Semipalatinsk reminds market in Kazakhstan consists of tion from state regulation to self- agenda should not be static. zakhstan remain contaminated by with both Russia and the United all countries of the need to stop 68 percent of goods and 32 percent regulation based on voluntary radiation. There has been a huge States to transfer the warheads nuclear tests and to work to rid services trade. membership. We also plan the The author is Vice Minister human cost as well for those who securely to Russia for decommis- the world of these threats to our Distrust of online shopping introduction of training modules of Trade and Integration of Ka- lived in and around the site. sioning, to prevent nuclear mate- survival. by the population, high finan- to create a culture of electronic zakhstan. Recent AIFC advances will make AIFC country’s main financial platform continue the project to advance the objective of the investment tax resi- prus, and the United Kingdom. In residents from paying individual By Doszhan Nurgaliyev capital market and upgrade its sta- dence programme is to attract for- Kazakhstan, it is proposed to apply income tax on income received tus in the global MSCI index to the eign private capital to the country in the second type of the programme, from sources located outside of Prime Minister of Kazakhstan level of developing economies. To exchange for the investors and their which is the investment tax resi- Kazakhstan. Income generated Askar Mamin, during a govern- facilitate the transition of Kazakh- families receiving a multiple-entry dence programme. within our country will be taxed in ment session on Aug. 20 discussed stan to a green economy and sus- visa to Kazakhstan. In addition, the accordance with the tax code. the work of the Astana Interna- tainable development, the AIFC, bill provides for the AIFC authorities “This measure is targeting inves- tional Financial Centre (AIFC). in cooperation with the EBRD, to adopt acts regulating labour rela- “AIFC had formed tors seeking to optimise their tax An opinion by columnist Doszhan adopted the Concept of a Green tions and procurement procedures. its own legislation, expenses, thereby increasing the Nurgaliyev was published in the Financial System for Kazakhstan, The new legislative initiatives help investment appeal of the country,” Aug. 26 issue of Kazakhstanskaya Kairat Kelimbetov the AIFC Strategy for its imple- to create an attractive investment cli- had adopted about said Sholpankulov. Pravda. That opinion is reprinted mentation and set the rules for is- mate and build investor confidence. 70 rules of general The second set of amendments below edited for space and style. suing green bonds in the AIX. In his turn, the First Vice Min- includes clarifying standards relat- Delivering a report, Governor of 2020, the total number will As part of digitisation, the eJustice ister of Finance Berik Sholpanku- application and ed to the activities of the AIFC. For of the Astana International Fi- grow to 500 organisations. online dispute resolution system, lov noted that nowadays the mar- example, the bodies of the Astana nancial Centre Kairat Kelimbetov In November 2018, the Astana unique for the region, was launched ket for investment residency is financial regulation, International Financial Centre will said the AIFC had formed its own International Exchange (AIX) at the beginning of this year, allow- globally experiencing a period of had prepared be entitled to adopt acts regulating legislation, had adopted about 70 was launched. Global leaders in ing parties to a dispute to file an ac- significant growth. In the frame- labour relations and procurement rules of general application and the financial industry, such as the tion with the AIFC Court electroni- work of their own programmess, the necessary procedures. financial regulation, had prepared Shanghai Stock Exchange, Nas- cally from any part of the world. financial markets attract from infrastructure and all In general, as stressed by Shol- the necessary infrastructure and daq, Silk Road Fund and the larg- “In general, all this allowed our $500 million to $1 billion invest- pankulov, the launch of the in- all structural units and organisa- est U.S. investment bank Goldman centre to take 51st place in the ments in total. structural units and vestment residence programme in tions were fully functioning. The Sachs, became strategic partners Global Financial Centres Index Nowadays, there are more than Kazakhstan is aimed at significant total number of registered enter- and shareholders of the exchange, and first place among similar cen- 80 similar programmes that of- organisations were investments in the long run. prises of the AIFC regulator has providing access to investment li- tres in Eastern Europe and Central fer two types of residence pro- fully functioning.” Summing up consideration of increased to 235 companies from quidity in these vast regions. Asia, ahead of Istanbul, Warsaw, grammes. The first type is im- the matter, Mamin noted that the 26 countries (United States, the “In less than one year of AIX op- Budapest, Moscow and Baku,” the plemented in countries, such as current amendments to the con- United Kingdom, Switzerland, erations, the amount of equity cap- AIFC Governor noted. the United States, Canada, Spain, “Thus, the bill provides for the stitutional law will ensure the China, Hong Kong and others), ital raised accounted for over $70 Meanwhile, in order to further Latvia and Greece, providing concept of ‘investment resident’ rapid establishment and devel- including large financial institu- million. According to the results of develop the country’s financial residence permits in exchange for and the programme of “investment opment of the AIFC as the coun- tions such as the China Develop- the first half of 2019, the total capi- platform, especially the AIFC legal investment. The second type sug- tax residence,” said Sholpankulov. try’s main financial platform and ment Bank, China Construction talisation of the AIX amounted to jurisdiction, the Government ap- gests acquiring an investment visa Potential investors will invest the use of its jurisdiction to at- Bank, and the largest investment $ 1.9 billion,” Kelimbetov said. proved a draft amendment to the and tax residence of the country, their funds in financial instruments tract and protect investments. At banks, such as Wood & Co from The AIFC, together with the Eu- Constitutional Law on the Astana similar to the investment tax resi- and securities traded on the AIFC the same time, he instructed to the Czech Republic and and CICC ropean Bank for Reconstruction International Financial Centre. Ac- dence programme, and is imple- exchange. At the same time, it is continue improving the activities based in Hong Kong. By the end and Development (EBRD), will cording to Kelimbetov, the main mented in Italy, Switzerland, Cy- proposed to exempt investment tax of the financial centre.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019 Kazakhstan digitises public Aktobe Region exports more procurement to increase than 20 tonnes beef to China, transparency and competition for first time in the meat processing industry, AkTep has been ACC’s cli- By Dilshat Zhussupova By Aidana Yergaliyeva having an exclusive supply agree- ent for three years. During this ment with AkTep, which has its period, the credit corporation fi- NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s NUR-SULTAN – The Aktobe own feeding base. nanced the purchase of more than public procurement system is be- Meat Cluster and AkTep meat pro- The Agrarian Credit Corpora- 13,000 breeding stock. This year ing digitised to increase transpar- cessing complex shipped Aug. 13 tion (ACC) financed the breeding alone, the company purchased ency, promote fair competition, their first batch of more than 20 farm-reproducer and purchase of more than 5,000 heads of pedi- reduce corruption and improve tonnes of vacuum-packed frozen the meat breeds cattle with a loan gree cattle from Australia, the the quality of goods and services boneless beef worth 2.13 billion of 9.3 billion tenge (US$24.01 United States and Russia. The in public procurement, said Vice tenge (US$5.5 million) to China, million). ACC also funded the pur- project is expected to increase the Minister of Finance Ruslan Beket- reports the press service of the Ka- chase of livestock to fill the feed- breeding stock of beef cattle in ayev at an Aug. 14 government zakh Ministry of Agriculture. lots. the Aktobe and West Kazakhstan press conference. Aktobe Meat Cluster has an Rural cooperatives with experi- regions. The government’s public pro- agreement on meat supply with ence in cattle maintenance will be ACC implements the state

curement website will launch new primeminister.kz Photo credit: Alashankou Fuchsin Trade, CITIC able to get the AkTep acquired cat- policy on the affordable lend- services, such as a new function for Ruslan Beketayev and Shenzhen Wei Jia Interna- tle for leasing. On average, one co- ing system formation that should automatically calculating suppliers’ tional Trade. The company hopes operative consisting of five small stimulate the development of com- work experience. The introduction procurement application process, concluding public procurement to increase exports to 4,000 tonnes farms should get approximately petitive entrepreneurship in the of new public procurement meth- with 70,000 electronic bank guar- contracts from a single source and by the end of 2019. 1,000 cattle. countryside. The corporation is a ods, for example, will save suppli- antees issued this year. the option of concluding a contract ers time and administrative costs. The online monitoring of 1.7 mil- on failed purchases from a single “To speed up the public procure- lion public procurement procedures source were ruled out since Jan. 1 ment process, there is a plan to in- meant that only two percent of pro- “to promote fair competition.” troduce a new method – a tender cedures had violations this year. “Our main task is to reduce the that draws on framework agree- The government’s website also al- share of purchases from a single ments that will allow procurement lows people to file electronic com- source,” said Beketayev on regu- to be carried out in up to three to plaints about public procurement lations implemented this year. five days, on average, instead of 45 violations, for example, and track “As a result (of the new regula- days,” said Beketayev. their status and outcome online. tions), there was a sharp decrease “In the new amendments to the Seventeen thousand complaints in the share of public procure- law On Public Procurement, there were submitted in January-July. ment of failed purchases from a is a proposal to introduce a new These measures will reduce the single source from 51.3 percent in competitive method of public pro- costs associated with the public 2018 to 7 percent in January-July, curement through an online store, procurement process. Given that which saved 283 billion tenge through which it will be possible more than one million contracts (US$730.58 million) in public pro- to quickly and conveniently pur- are concluded annually, an esti- curements.” chase small goods,” he added. mated 10 billion tenge (US$25.82 The Ministry of Finance is also Bank guarantees were recently million) may be saved. developing a new model to cen- automated to simplify the public In addition, five grounds for tralise public procurement. Photo credit: moa.gov.kz Photo credit:

Aktobe Meat Cluster is an This will create pedigree farms part of KazAgro Holding. It has export-oriented meat processing in the region that will supply high- 16 branches across Kazakhstan plant specialising in high-quality quality beef cattle to the feedlot and one representative office. The International investors explore beef. The enterprise is the final fa- and meat processing plant year- loan portfolio of the corporation is cility in the production cycle of the round without capital investments 372 billion tenge (US$960.34 mil- opportunities in Kazakhstan at meat cluster and provides services from AkTep. lion). Caspian Economic Forum Technologies intends to build a gathered representatives of Azer- By Dilshat Zhussupova production plant for lighting and baijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia light control systems in the Al- and Turkmenistan for the first time NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh Invest maty Region and export the plant’s in a five-sided format since they officials presented investment op- products to other Central Asian signed a convention on the legal portunities in Kazakhstan to for- countries. In addition, Russian status of the Caspian Sea Aug. eign companies Aug. 11-12 at the company Schelkovo Agrohim, 12, 2018 in Kazakhstan. Kazakh first Caspian Economic Forum Russia’s largest producer of pes- Prime Minister Askar Mamin and held in Turkmenistan, reports In- ticides, is interested in increasing Turkmen President Gurbanguly vest.gov.kz. its production capacity of plant Berdymukhamedov also met as Kazakh Invest met with Turkish protection agents in the Akmola part of the forum to discuss coop- company Çalık Holding to discuss Region. eration in engineering, industrial cooperation in the textile industry. Russia’s Korib Group of com- chemicals, metallurgy, agriculture, Çalık Holding’s subsidiary, Gap panies, which implements projects tourism, transport and gas, report- Pazarlama, is one of the largest in the automotive industry, is in- ed Primeminister.kz. companies in the textile industry terested in launching production Trade between Kazakhstan and has production facilities in Af- in Kazakhstan. Russian company and Turkmenistan was $68 mil- rica and Central Asia. Elabuga Battery Factory, which lion in the first half of the year, “We have four plants in Turk- produces automotive batteries, is which is 2.2 times more than in menistan. Now, we are consider- also considering investing in pro- the same period last year. Devel- ing the possibility of investing in jects in the country. oping initiatives, such as the new Kazakhstan but, for this, we need “Kazakhstan is a promising Coordinating Council, chaired a reliable local partner,” said Gap market for us. We are ready to co- by Mamin and aimed at attract- Pazarlama Deputy General Man- operate with Kazakh Invest and ing and protecting foreign in- ager Onur Yüksel on cooperating consider investment opportunities vestment, will be an additional with Kazakh Invest, which sup- in our field,” said Korib Group of instrument for Kazakhstan to ports investment projects in Ka- Companies Chief Executive Of- sustain the investor confidence zakhstan. ficer Oleg Korobchenko. demonstrated at the first Caspian Russian company Lighting The Caspian Economic Forum Economic Forum. Photo credit: invest.gov.kz Photo credit: A8 BUSINESS

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019 Kazakhstan leads among Petropavlovsk company begins CIS countries in attracting producing refrigeration cars noted the project was designed to By Yerbolat Uatkhanov build a new type of railcar in de- mand beyond the Kazakh market. international development NUR-SULTAN – Petropavlovsk “The cars will allow increasing Heavy Engineering Plant has be- the transit and export potential of gun producing refrigeration cars to Kazakhstan. We have outlined cer- bank loans transport short-lived commodities. tain steps to promote the produc- The company plans not only to sat- tion of Petropavlovsk Heavy Engi- International development isfy local demand, but also export neering Plant in Russian markets,” Staff Report banks provided $874.5 million of cars to Russia. he said. loans for Kazakhstan’s projects in The plant is cooperating with Petropavlovsk Heavy Engineer- NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan January-June, which is a 44.9-per- Cool Infinity Engineering Corpo- ing Plant, owned by Kazakhstan led among the Commonwealth of cent increase from the same period ration, according to the regional Engineering, is one of the country’s Independent States (CIS) countries last year, when $603.5 million chamber of entrepreneurs press leading machine building enter- in attracting project funding from was invested. The EBRD pro- service. It is using a full produc- prises. It manufactures oil-and-gas international development banks vided $562.6 million in loans for tion cycle based on the firm’s inform.kz Photo credit: producing, oil-and-gas processing, in April-June, reports Finprom.kz. the country’s projects in January- documentation, noted plant gen- tant that the project allows reload- in the design and technological di- petrochemical, chemical, gas and June and $120 million in loans in With 24.9 percent, Kazakhstan eral director Vadim Shakshak- ing production,” he said. vision. All this allowed us to start power engineering industry equip- the same time period last year. The exhibited the largest share of ap- bayev. Cool Infinity General Director production of the cars in a short ment. The plant uses modern tech- EDB, Asian Development Bank proved investment project fund- “Using our own efforts of the Valentin Kargin noted his compa- period of time and since Febru- nologies corresponding to ASME and the International Finance Cor- ing among CIS countries. Eight engineering centre, we designed a ny visited many enterprises before ary we have established assembly (American Society of Mechanical poration provided $250.1 million, projects worth $257.7 million slip bench rig. We understand what selecting a partner. lines and obtained a certificate of Engineers), API (American Pe- $51.8 million and $10 million in were approved for funding in the each stage of the technological “We chose Petropavlovsk Heavy conformity,” he said. troleum Institute), GOST (Euro- loans in the second half of the year, country in the second quarter of production of wagons is associated Engineering Plant as having the Atameken National Chamber of Asian Council for Standardization, respectively. the year. with. We are ready for a dialogue necessary potential. The plant has Entrepreneurs Deputy Chairperson Metrology and Certification), OST Russia followed closely behind about serious sales volumes with highly qualified specialists – weld- Evgeniy Bolgert also visited the (Office of Secure Transportation), with a 24.5-percent share of ap- With 24.9 percent, our potential partners. It is impor- ers and fitters. It has good potential facility, reported Kazinform. He STRK and ТЕМА standards. proved investment project funding and five approved projects worth Kazakhstan exhibited $253.5 million. Ukraine closed the the largest share of top three with a 23.5-percent share of project funding and projects approved investment worth $243.4 million. project funding Wildberries to open branch in AIFC, International development banks approved project funding of $1 among CIS countries. billion in Kazakhstan’s private sector in April-June, which is a increase distribution capabilities 13.3-percent increase from the pro- The EBRD notably directed its ject funding approved in January- funds to a number of green energy Continued from Page A1 Wildberries B2B e-commerce Wildberries will continue to ex- increased by 72 percent to $1.8 March. The European Bank for projects in Kazakhstan this year. expertise centre will open in the pand its network throughout Ka- billion. The company employs Reconstruction and Development For example, Nomad Solar re- The decision about the store was capital, combining logistics and zakhstan, equipped with comfort- more than 25,000 individu- (EBRD) and Eurasian Develop- ceived a $35-million loan to con- made during a Kazakh delegation educational functions for sup- able dressing rooms with mirrors als and receives approximately ment Bank (EDB) were the main struct a 28-megawatt solar power visit to Russia led by Prime Minis- pliers. It will hold seminars fea- for customers to fit clothes and 500,000 orders per day. Wildber- source of funding for the country in station. The bank also granted a ter Askar Mamin, when AIFC and turing company employees and shoes. The company currently has ries offers in excess of 2.6 mil- the second quarter of the year, pro- $10.4-million loan for the con- Wildberries also agreed to pro- retail and online commerce ex- 129 outlets in the country and es- lion items from 22,000 Russian viding 43.8 percent and 37 percent struction of a 50-megawatt solar mote Kazakh producers through perts, with topics such as ways tablished 60 new order centres this and foreign brands, including of total bank loans, respectively. power station in Baikonur and the largest online store in the Eura- to directly accept goods from year. clothing and shoes, appliances Within the same time period, the a $22-million loan for the con- sian Economic Union (EAEU). local partners 24/7. The compa- Founded in 2004, Wildber- and electronics, accessories, EBRD and EDB provided $184.2 struction of a 40-megawatt solar The company agreed to share ny is also planning to launch e- ries operates in Armenia, Be- beauty products, children’s million and $73.5 million in loans power station in the Karaganda its electronic commerce experi- commerce examination centres in larus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan items, household goods, jewel- in the country, respectively. Region. ence and information. The first other cities. and Russia. Its turnover in 2018 lery, food and books. B Nation&Capital

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PEOPLE CULTURE SPORTS Mangystau Region revives Ethnic cuisine, clothing festival Kazakh boy visits UEFA 2019 ancient crafts, traditions introduces participants to ancient Football Super Cup, presents B2 nomads’ lifestyle B3 prize to Liverpool FC B7 Golovkin to face Derevyanchenko in New Nur-Sultan’s first free social York for vacant IBF World Middleweight title store revives Kazakh tradition of mutual help, support 23, 2019. The idea to open the By Diana Vassilenko store was to revive the Kazakh tra- dition of asar (together in Kazakh), NUR-SULTAN – Qarqyn.kz is which encourages mutual help and the capital’s first free social store, support,” said Qarqyn.kz Deputy where people in need, large fami- Director Berik Arystanbayev. lies, single-parent families and Individuals may visit the store families of those with disabilities once a month and take up to three can choose anything from clothing items; in a family of five, each per- and shoes to toys, furniture, appli- son may select three things. Items ances and food. such as strollers, car seats, cribs “The first store was opened in and bicycles are not included as Shymkent last year. We opened the part of the total. second one in the capital on Feb. Continued on Page B5 Nevada-Semipalatinsk activists to release book about initiatives in building nuclear weapon free world Approximately 1.5 million Ka- By Zhanna Shayakhmetova zakh people have suffered as a result of the 456 nuclear tests con- NUR-SULTAN – Vice Presi- ducted at the Semipalatinsk nucle-

Photo credit: Gennadiy Golovkin Twitter page Gennadiy Golovkin Twitter Photo credit: dent of the Nevada-Semipalatinsk ar test site over 40 years. L-R: Gennady Golovkin and Sergiy Derevyanchenko in front of Madison Square Garden. movement Sultan Kartoev and “This is a unique book as it con- teacher at Nazarbayev Intellectual tains all the materials related to the try to give my fans the fight they times before being stripped in failed to come to terms, the IBF school Askhat Zhumabekov will Semipalatinsk test site. We want By Diana Vassilenko want to see, the show they deserve. spring 2018, after Canelo Alvarez stripped Canelo of his title, the release in December a book titled more people to know about the vic- This will be such a fight. We will pulled out of a scheduled rematch match of Golovkin and Derevy- “Kazakhstan is an architect of a tims of the nuclear tests and what NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh pro- bring back the big drama show in May. Derevyanchenko (13-1, 10 anchenko was determined, accord- nuclear weapon free world.” The people have suffered from. It tells fessional boxer Gennady Golovkin to the ring of the Garden and to KOs) was his mandatory fight. ing to Bad Left Hook journalist release of the book will coincide about the testing consequences and will face Sergiy Derevyanchenko DAZN. Don’t miss it. You will see Golovkin failed to make the de- Scott Christ. with the 70th anniversary of the what Kazakhstan and our move- from Ukraine for the International everything you love in the sport of fence and faced Vanes Martirosyan “I’m very excited that my team first nuclear explosion at the Sovi- ment are doing to build a nuclear Boxing Federation (IBF) World boxing. See you in New York.” instead in a short-notice bout on has secured another opportunity et Union’s Semipalatinsk Test Site weapon free world,” said Kartoev Middleweight Championship title Golovkin (39-1-1, 35 KOs), 37, May 5, which was not sanctioned for me to fight for the middleweight located 150 kilometres west of the in an interview for this story. at Madison Square Garden (MSG) is a former unified middleweight by IBF as a title defence. Derevy- championship of the world,” said village of Semey. Continued on Page B2 in New York on Oct. 5. world champion with IBF, World anchenko fought Daniel Jacobs for Derevyanchenko. “I have a great “Everyone knows that I con- Boxing Association (WBA), the vacant title in Oct. 2018, los- deal of respect for GGG and I am sider Madison Square Garden as World Boxing Council (WBC) and ing a split decision at MSG. Jacobs looking forward to proving in the my home away from home, and International Boxing Organisation then faced Canelo this past May ring that I will be up to challenge there is nothing better than fighting titles. in a unification, losing the belt and fulfil my lifelong dream of be- Akkum Kalkan singing dune there again. It is old school,” wrote He won the IBF belt in Oct. to Alvarez. Meanwhile, Derevy- coming a world champion.” Golovkin in an Aug. 21 Tweet. 2015, stopping David Lemieux in anchenko had beaten Jack Culcay The clash of the champions “On Oct. 5, it’s going to be a good the eighth round of an HBO event in an eliminator on April 13. Af- will be live on DAZN, the sports fight. Every time I enter the ring, I at MSG. He defended it three ter Alvarez and Derevyanchenko streaming platform. fascinates tourists with mystic sounds, legends formed and why it has not been Nazarbayev University hosts Harvard University’s By Saltanat Boteu blown away by the steppe’s wind, reported tengrinews.kz. NUR-SULTAN – The Akkum Akkum Kalkan was created as Kalkan singing dune in Altyn a result of the strong Shilik wind largest student-run conference in Asia Emel National Park attracts tour- that blows towards the Kysty nomic issues facing the Asia Pa- huge opportunities the region University as well as the readiness ists with its mystic, melodious Kalkan and Ulken Kalkan ridges. By Assel Satubaldina cific Region. presents. of this city to host a conference of sounds. The origins are rooted in The gust brings dust clouds from HPAIR hosts two conferences “For us, this year, as we were this scale, we felt as though this was several legends. the shallow Ile River. As it reaches NUR-SULTAN – Nazarbayev every year – one at Harvard and looking over 30 years on, where the year in which we would make The dune, approximately 150 the ridges, it weakens and the sand University hosted Aug. 16-Aug. one in a host city in Asia. The con- we should host our next confer- our impact as having our first ever metres high, rises in the desert settles between them, forming 20 the Harvard Project for Asian ference has been to 12 countries ence, the topic of the fact that we HPAIR Asia Conference in Kazakh- near the Ile River between the two the dune. Unlike other dunes, the and International Relations Con- involving more than 10,000 stu- had never been to Central Asia was stan, in Central Asia. That’s allow- ridges of the Jongar Alatau, Kysty millennium-long process causes ference (HPAIR), gathering 500 dents from across the world. very much at the top of our minds,” ing us to serve the region of Asia, Kalkan and Ulken Kalkan moun- the sand mountain to stay firmly in students from the world’s top uni- Nazarbayev University won a HPAIR Executive Director and which we have not been able to tap tains. It stretches for nearly three place, despite the unsteadiness of versities to address emerging chal- six-month intensive and highly Harvard senior student Charles into in the past and continue our kilometres and is the only dune the sand and wind, allowing it to lenges in the Asian region. competitive bidding process, Michael told The Astana Times in mission of fostering international in the rocky desert covered with gain such impressive dimensions. Organised since 1991, HPAIR winning the right to host the an interview for this story. dialogue among the rising young saxaul and small shrubs, which provides a platform to students to conference for the first time in “This year, with the very strong leaders of all of Asia,” said Michael. makes one wonder how it was Continued on Page B6 discuss political, social and eco- Central Asia, enabling to tap the bid put forward by Nazarbayev Continued on Page B5 THINGS TO WATCH & PLACES TO GO CONGRESS CENTRE Aug. 28 – Aug. 30 Eurasian Fashion Week, fashion show ASTANA OPERA Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. Birzhan-Sara, opera Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. An Evening of Piano Music, concert Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. Zhannat Baktay’s Recital, concert BARYS ARENA Sept. 3 at 7.30 p.m. HC Barys Astana – HC Admiral, hockey Sept. 5 at 7.30 p.m. HC Barys Astana – HC Amur, hockey ASTANA ARENA Sept. 6 at 3 p.m. Kazakhstan U21 – Spain U21, European U21 Championship Qualification Round Photo credit: Nazarbayev University Press Office Nazarbayev University Press Photo credit: The HPAIR delegates pose for a group photo. 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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019 Young people learn family values, acquire sense of environmental responsibility through social life, says Slavic community leader popularity and led by professional holidays. The centre has developed By Saltanat Boteu singer since 2009. a professional teachers network, “In less than a decade, the singer where educators exchange experi- NUR-SULTAN – The Slavic has united young people and cre- ences in their disciplines. ethno cultural centre in the Pav- ated a great team. The assembly The centre’s women club ac- lodar Region has been working for has great interest in it. Bereginya quaints participants with local 23 years to preserve Slavic culture has become a favourite group, and Russian famous biographies, and languages by promoting crea- participating in regional and city organises young people’s meet- tivity, physical and spiritual devel- events. The folklore of the Russian ings and literary evenings with opment, patriotism and human- people is promoted in the group,” local poets and writers. People’s ist education, especially among said Kuzina. Artist of Russia and Professor of youth, said the centre’s head Taty- Bereginya won the Yertis Festi- the All-Union State Cinema Insti- ana Kuzina. val, a river of friendship regional tute Vladimir Khotinenko, Peo- “The most important thing for Russian song event dedicated to ple’s Artist of Russia Yevgenyi young people is charity action Slavic writing and culture, and the Mironov, writer/director Sergey for children left without parental Dostyq (Friendship) summer re- Gazarov and folktale writer Yelena care and children with disabili- gional folk festival. Sapogova are among those who ties. Participating in such events, The centre also offers the Rya- have shared their thoughts. young people learn how to value binushka lyric song group, Lada In recent years, the centre has their own lives and how to value vocal group, Pavlodar folk dance been a coordinator of the Pav- family values. The most impor- miniature theatre and Razdolye lodar book supply programme. tant is the sense of responsibility dance club for children aged five- As a result, the region’s librar- for the environment,” she told as- 16. As it is located in the former ies can receive Russian books for sembly.kz. October cinema building, it organ- free and the centre has a good The centre, uniting branches in ises movie nights, when members understanding of its book culture, ten districts, has more than 5,000 share their impressions after view- said Kuzina. The libraries and the members. In addition to the local slavcentr.kz Photo credit: ing the films. centre’s creative clubs regularly network, it has agreements with Slavic ethno cultural centre head Tatyana Kuzina (C) and the Bereginya dancing and singing group. The centre also has charitable conduct literary holidays, present the Barnaul, Novosibirsk, Omsk groups, such as Over a Cup of Tea new books, sponsor meetings with and Tomsk regions and is part of of Compatriots, where Kuzina sits The centre has many creative and singing group, created in 2007 club, where those in need chat with authors and hold literary quizzes the Russian International Council on the board. groups. The Bereginya dancing with five members, has gained friends and celebrate birthdays and among students. Mangystau Region revives Nevada-Semipalatinsk movement ancient crafts, traditions activists to release book... are no more than 10-15 such liv- tre where craftspeople could create Continued from Page B1 ment, which united more than two liers jumped in our houses, dishes Staff Report ing legends in Kazakhstan, maybe their masterpieces and give master million people worldwide. The and books fell, and cracks ap- even fewer. There is a need in time classes. The demand for such a The book will be of great inter- movement, recognised as “a world peared in homes,” he said. “People NUR-SULTAN – The Mangys- to preserve the uniqueness that we space is huge, not to mention the est for those interested in the his- phenomenon,” is led by writer did not know what was happening tau Region is promoting the Anyz still have. In my opinion, we have artisans themselves working in tory of weapons testing in Kazakh- Olzhas Suleimenov. He announced because there were no warnings. Tulga (Human Legend in Kazakh) a maximum of five-seven years their homestead sheds. stan and Kazakhstan’s path toward the objectives of the organisation We knew that there was a test area, project, which recognises tradi- left, since all the unique masters “Foreign visitors tend to re- seeking a nuclear weapons free at the Congress of People’s Depu- but we did not know when the ex- tional Kazakh crafters and encour- are of advanced age. They are all quest to be taken to such centres. world. It also shows the dialogue ties of the Soviet Union in 1989. plosion would occur.” ages them to teach their skills to at least 70 years old. I would not When they find out we do not between the society and govern- Kartoev recalled the day when In 2015, Kartoev and Zhumabe- young people to preserve ancient want to hear such words in the mu- have such places, they are dumb- ment, non-governmental organisa- the foreign ministers of Kazakh- kov released the book, “Kazakh- arts. The Council of Business- seums of Kazakhstan in ten years founded, saying that we have so women of the regional Atameken as ‘These crafts and techniques many unique crafts and traditions, Chamber of Entrepreneurs initi- have been lost,’” said Council why would not we want to create ated the programme. of Businesswomen Chairperson a place to demonstrate all of them. “It is vital that the yurt, which Saule Salikhova. Few people remain who are en- reflects our nation’s culture and She noted the nation’s artisans gaged in arts and crafts. If we do identity, is passed on from genera- need government support on all not take action in these next two- tion to generation. First and fore- levels, including local, to ensure three years, it will be too late. All most, however, is our own desire the region’s crafts are preserved. our craftspeople are aged, most to do so. Currently, I am trying The Kazakh market is currently being 70 years old or more. I cur- to pass on all my experience and overflowing with products made rently invite people and teach them skills to my daughters and my by Kyrgyz artisans. Kyrgyzstan, modern and traditional felting sons’ wives. I am also willing to like Uzbekistan, has adopted a na- techniques. Both students and art teach anyone who is interested in tional programme to support and teachers from schools come with this art,” said Medina Izbasarova. develop its crafts. pleasure to learn. I don’t have my Izbasarova, who holds the Al- “That is why we are promoting own workshop; I work at home,” tyn Alka (gold pendant in Kazakh, the Anyz Tulga project. The main said Saginayeva. awarded to mothers who have giv- goal of the project is to preserve all Kumis Kosbai creates baskurs en birth and raised seven or more the production technologies of the (woven woollen stripes to deco- children), is one of the few women Kazakh yurt. It is of great impor- rate a yurt), which are a topic of in the western part of the country tance for Kazakhs. It is our genetic regional legends. She learned the who has preserved the art of deco- code. In the Mangystau Region, art of weaving the furnishings and rating yurts according to all the only four people can make native making items from koshma (large rules and traditions. Her example Kazakh yurts from the start of wool felt mats) from her mother. is stored in the National Museum selection to the last stroke. Also, in “When I was in the second as a unique example of Kazakh order to preserve crafts and unite grade, my mother taught me to craft and is a national treasure. all craftspeople of the region in weave a type of baskur called the Izbasarova is one of the first one group, in 2017 we created ninth eye and she also taught me individuals to be included in the the Union of Artisans of the Man- how to make a type of ornament L-R: Head of regional youth wing of Nevada – Semipalatinsk movement Ruslan Kibke, Sultan Kartoev, leader of Nevada – Semipalatinsk movement Olzhas Suleimenov, veteran of Nevada – Semipalatinsk movement Bolat Serikbayev Anyz Tulga project. Her unique gystau Region Association, a part that looks like a unicorn made out and Nazarbayev Intellectual School teacher Askhat Zhumabekov at the meeting with students of the Shakarim State creations are recognised by the of which are all our well-known of 13 threads. My mother told me University in Semei on May 30. Union of Kazakh Artisans. craftspeople,” said Salikhova that if I learned how to weave pat- “We must preserve our national Auyes Saginayeva, one of the terns on a rug, it would be easier tions and public authorities in the stan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turk- stan’s way to a Nuclear Weapon identity, which is directly linked project’s motivators, is a recog- to learn the ornamental technique, country. menistan and Uzbekistan signed a Free World,” published by Ger- to our ancient crafts. It will be sad nised Kazakh specialist in both which looks like a ram’s horn. “We are ready to support each treaty establishing a Central Asian man Lap Lambert Academic Pub- if in 20 years, signs of our crafts modern and ancient felting tech- That is how I learned it,” she said. other’s initiatives because we have nuclear weapons free zone Sept. 8, lishing. remain only in museums. There niques. As head of the regional As- Kosbai is one of the four project one goal. The world community 2006 in Semey. The first part of the book was is a custom in many countries for sociation of Artisans, she is seek- candidates, as well as one of the should see that Kazakhstan is a pi- “It was a historical event. The about the research work conduct- the government or some other na- ing a location for the Crafts Centre masters who will teach those wish- oneer in building a nuclear weapon agreement created the world’s ed by Zhumabekov and students tional organisation to take people in Aktau, a joint project of the re- ing to learn the craft. She and other free world. And we still continue to fifth nuclear weapons free zone of Semei Nazarbayev Intellectual with unique crafting talents in full gional Chamber of Entrepreneurs skilled Mangystau craftswomen promote nuclear disarmament. Nu- including those in Latin America School. They visited all regions care in order to transfer their skills, and Council of Businesswomen. are willing to provide master class- clear test sites must also be closed, and the Caribbean, the South Pa- and measured water, air and land abilities and unique technologies to The main problem in the Man- es for anyone from any part of the otherwise, there is still a threat of cific, Southeast Asia and Africa. indicators to prove that the radia- potential students. I believe there gystau Region is the lack of a cen- country. the third world war. Our goal is not I hope that if we continue our tion background in the Semei re- just to close landfills, but not have activities, we will achieve real gion does not differ from other re- nuclear weapons. It is a weapon of results. I am grateful to our Presi- gions 25 years after the closing of mass destruction that will destroy dent Kassym-Jomart Tokayev the test site. all nations,” he said. who continues the country’s nu- “The older generation should Kartoev emphasised the role of clear non-proliferation policy and share their experience with young- Kazakhstan’s First President, Nur- supports our initiatives. The Ka- er generation. Due to this, we de- sultan Nazarbayev, who signed the zakh government adopted laws liver lectures dedicated to peace historic decree shutting down the to protect and support the testing studies in all schools nationwide. Semipalatinsk test site in 1991. victims. Many affected people We want them to advocate for the “Nazarbayev and the people of with disabilities still reside in the world without nuclear weapons. Kazakhstan made the decision to region. No one knows the health As long as we have weapons, we give up what was then the world’s impacts from radiation on people, should not sit still,” he said. fourth largest nuclear arsenal and including the second and third Kartoev supports the idea of close the test site. The world rec- generation,” he said. making the test site a tourist area. ognised our efforts and the United As a participant of all major in- “Some people are interested in Nations declared August 29 the ternational anti-nuclear forums, this area. They visit the test site, International Day against Nuclear Kartoev is engaged in the move- the dead nuclear lake and the Tests in 2009,” he said. ment’s activities for 30 years. nuclear history museum in Kur- The activists also celebrate the And he still remembers the whole chatov. There is now a scientific 30th anniversary of the Nevada- events as if it was yesterday. centre, which studies the multiple

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paring forgotten ethnic cui- sine such as syrbaz, a type of kuyrdak cooked exclusively Ethnic cuisine, clothing festival introduces in kymyz (fermented mare’s milk). The preparation gives the dish a special piquancy and is considered a kind of aperitif to participants to ancient nomads’ lifestyle accelerate the appetite. pilaf (rice cooked in stock or After lunch, the visitors watched Staff Report broth with spices, vegetables and a riding show and archery compe- meat), kuyrdak (fried meat, usu- titions on horseback. NUR-SULTAN – A weeklong ally sheep’s liver, kidney, heart and The day culminated with a dis- festival dedicated to Kazakh ethnic lungs) and many other national play of military armour and cos- cuisine and clothing started Aug. dishes. The presentation continued tumes. The Nomads Fashion show, 12 at the Nomad Ethnographic with a series of master classes and arranged by the country’s leading Centre in Zhanakurlys village of lectures, where culinary experts designers, ended with the Sweets the Almaty Region. Participants and those keeping ancient tradi- from Saumal (fresh horse milk) can learn ethnic recipes, visit the- tions shared the secrets of cook- chocolate display. matic shows and attend handmade ing meat, dairy dishes and bakery “By organising such festivals, master classes. products. we want to show foreign guests, Expert restaurateur Serikhan Of particular interest to the par- as well as our compatriots, a rich Adilkhanov noted ethnic cuisine is ticipants, especially those from palette of Kazakh culture,” said like a mirror reflecting a people’s European countries, was the gas- Nomad Ethno Centre Director history, customs and traditions tronomic show Unique Kazakh Zhandos Nurbekov. “Our ances- and from the first day, chefs from Dishes. They were introduced tors were not only brave warriors, Almaty restaurants and masters to the traditions of serving meat but also skilled craftsmen, culinary of nomadic costumes have tried such as tabaq tartu and cutting specialists, tailors. Many thanks to to transport individuals to ancient ram carcasses such as jіlіkteu. Eth- the enthusiasts and masters of his- times. nographers talked about the ways torical reconstruction, Stanislav The chefs prepared several types ancient nomads stored and trans- Potapov and Daniyar Baidaralin, of beshbarmak (boiled meat with ported food. who are trying today to reliably noodles and spiced onion sauce), Participants also learned recreate the nomadic way of life of sirne (fried and baked lamb), nomad-ec.kz. Photo credit: about the peculiarities of pre- the steppes.” Eurasian Fashion Week National Museum hosts ArmandaStar to display new styles in exhibition to celebrate young artists said National Museum Director exhibition, ArmandaStar, is then ers and museum’s art expert team. By Diana Vassilenko Arystanbek Mukhamediuly at the another wordplay on top of the The event is co-curated by artist exhibition’s opening ceremony. original one. and art critic Aigerim Mazhitkhan, Nur-Sultan, Almaty NUR-SULTAN – The Arman- “Kazakh art is well known all over Temirlan Abenov, Aliya Am- whose video art is also on display. designer Ainur Turysbek as speak- daStar exhibition, designed to the world and we want our talented renova, Dilorom Ashirbekova, “The artists we selected come By Aidana Yergaliyeva ers. support the work of young artists youth to be known not only in our Gulbaram Askarova, Lyudmila from different backgrounds, with Almaty’s aspiring designers will as part of the Year of Youth in Ka- country but also abroad. Arman- Aytuarova, Nurbolat Bazarbayev, some being professional artists NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh and have the opportunity to learn about zakhstan, opened Aug. 2 at the Na- daStar is their first step and I hope Gulnara Dairova, Anelya Hakimo- and graduates of Kazakh art uni- Kyrgyz fashion designers will pre- design culture and design research tional Museum. these artists participate in major va, Meirman Ilyasov, Narkes Iman- versities and others doing art as sent their Spring-Summer 2020 in fashion styling from Andrea “Kazakhstan’s First President, exhibitions in the future.” gazy, Aigerim Karibayeva, Aidana a hobby. Their ages range from collections during Eurasian Fash- Nardi. She is a buyer, stylist and Nursultan Nazarbayev, declared Armandastar is a wordplay and Kulakhmetova, Azamat Nurtazin, 17-35. They come from Aktau, ion Week (EFW) Aug. 28-30 in business consultant in internation- the year 2019 as the Year of Youth. the name of a very famous song Valeriya Sergeyeva and Bakhyt Almaty, Nur-Sultan, Pavlodar and the capital and Sept. 10-12 in Al- al fashion companies and current In this regard, various events are whose meaning can be roughly Zhorayev were chosen to exhibit Petropavlovsk,” said museum art maty. The event is also a chance professor of clothing design, pro- being held to support our youth. translated as “friends united by a following a competitive selection manager and critic Aknur Kuan- for young designers to display their curement and communications at Today’s exhibition is proof of this,” common dream.” The title of the process conducted by the organis- dykova. works and learn how to launch Istituto Europeo di Design Florence Approximately 80 artworks are their brands. (IED). IED Professor Yekaterina on display. The young artists raise “Eurasian Fashion Week is Antonova will conduct a master many questions with their crea- a breath of fashion designed to class on the future of fashion be- tions, exploring themes such as brighten up your everyday life. tween e-commerce and new stores. nature and beauty, identity and fit- This is an international platform on Almaty visitors may attend pub- ting into modern society. The vari- which the future trends of the entire lic talks by European Bank for ety of issues are expressed through Eurasian continent will be decided. Reconstruction and Development diversity of techniques, including This is a fashionable rocket that (EBRD) Women in Business Pro- watercolour, oil, pencil, ceramics, will send most newcomers to the gramme Coordinator Evgeny Son, trash art (a tapestry from plastic cosmic heights of success,” notes neuropsychologist and business bags) and video art. The exhibit vintage.kz. coach Vladislava Drutko and eco- is designed in such a way that de- The biggest fashion event for artist and founder of the Eco-Art spite the range, it is perceived as a the Commonwealth of Independ- Studio project at Art Hotel Ecotel unified space where the identity of ent States (CIS) will bring together in Moscow Yekaterina Vorontsova. each participant is preserved and editors from the best Italian and Fashion week is also a chance for well-defined. Russian fashion publications, jour- debutants to conquer the most strin- “All of the exhibited artworks are nalists, bloggers, street-style pho- gent fashion critics with their views for sale, by the way. The interested tographers and models. and creativity. Fashion for Future visitors may choose an art piece Designers such as Gulmira Ke- 2018 competition finalist Zuhra Ai- and we’ll contact the artist to dis- delbayeva and Zhannar Shurayeva kenova and Altyn Oimaq national cuss the price,” said Kuandykova. (Quraq Korpe), Olga and Tatyana competition finalists will show their The exhibition will continue

Stan (Endorfin), Hanum Aidash collections for the first time. Toxic by Aidana Kulakhmetova, a tapestry made from plastic bags. Diana Vassilenko Photo credit: through Sep. 11. (Hanum), Nurgul Ryskulova (Nuri The event is also an opportunity Ryskulova) and Gulnar Kassymova for those who want to develop and (Gulnara Kassym GK) will repre- create a local brand. Organisations sent the Kazakh fashion industry. such as the Atameken National Invited designers from Kyrgyzstan Chamber of Entrepreneurs, Min- will include Dinara Ratsko (Dina istry of Foreign Affairs, Kazakh Kazakh musician is youngest graduate Ratsko) and Yekaterina Zabolot- Invest and EBRD will consult on nova (Kate Zabolotnova). existing state programmes and EFW will have a number of work- possible government investments shops. Stephan Rabimov, founder during panel discussions and work- of Italy’s oldest academy and editor-in-chief of Bmag.io and shops. thor of more than 100 classical DEPESHA magazine, journalist The EFW team and IED will pre- Staff Report works. He is a laureate of Kazakh- and fashion columnist, will present sent the works of finalists from a stan’s Daryn State Youth Prize, public talks on social media strat- July 31 competition among young NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh com- holds an honorary Merits Badge egies for fashion start-ups in the local designers and students. The poser and pianist Rakhat-Bi Ab- in the Commonwealth Independ- capital and Fashion Diplomacy in participants were tasked to design dysagin recently completed the ent States’ Inter-Parliamentary Almaty. prêt-à-porter (ready-to-wear) cloth- doctoral programme at Santa Assembly Development of Cul- The capital’s fashion days will in- ing lines that interpret the rich Ka- Cecilia Academy, Rome. He is ture and Art, member of the Tchai- clude Trend & Tendance President zakh culture using use recycled or among the institution’s five best kovsky International Competition Lyudmila Mikhailova-Komandre environmentally friendly materials. musicians of 2017 and the young- Association of Laureates and one talking about five solutions for a The organising team selected ten est graduate of the nation’s oldest of the nation’s 100 New Faces. successful brand, and stylist, fash- out of 600 CIS applicants Aug. 20 musical academy. His compositions are played ion blogger Zhanna Akhmetova to present their works during the For the final exam, Abdysagin in concert halls throughout Aus- taking on the role of a stylist in the fashion week. The winner will re- presented his work “Ombre del tria, China, the Czech Republic, fashion industry, as well as Brosh ceive a training grant at the IED Vuoto” (Shadows of the Void), Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Jewellery founder Olga Kim and Summer Fashion School in Italy. written for 11 performers repre- Jordan, Romania, Russia, Slove- senting each section of a sympho- nia, South Korea, Spain, Switzer- ny orchestra. land, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Abdysagin wrote his first com- Kingdom and the United States. position at age ten and published Abdysagin is the youngest par- his inaugural work, “Mathematics ticipant and lecturer at the Inter- and Contemporary Music,” three national Council for Traditional years later. He began his gradu- Music, Impuls International En- ate studies at 17 and a year later semble and Composers Academy started an internship at the Mos- for Contemporary Music. cow State Tchaikovsky Conserva- Santa Cecilia Academy, found- tory. He was accepted for doctoral ed in 1585 as a congregation by studies at Italy’s top three univer- order of Pope Gregory XIII, was Photo credit: informburo.kz Photo credit: sities – Milan and Padua conserv- transformed into an academy in Rakhat-Bi Abdysagin atories and the Academy of Santa 1838. Its famous graduates in- Cecilia. clude Italian musicians Giaco- Abdysagin is a composer, pia- mo Carissimi, Luigi Cherubini, Frescobaldi, Claudio Montever- Rossini, Arturo Toscanini, and

Photo credit: eurasianfashionweek.com Photo credit: nist, master of art history and au- Gaetano Donizetti, Girolamo di, Niccolò Paganini, Gioachino Giuseppe Verdi. B4 NATION&CAPITAL COUNTRY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019 Almaty Emergency Department Radiation levels in Kazakhstan manages mudflow alarm in remain normal following explosion Nauryzbay district at Russian missile testing facility This year, preventive work to prone to flooding in the event of Staff Report control the water level began June mudflow were identified in ad- By Yekaterina Yeliseyeva 6 before the crisis alert announce- vance, and a group of forces and NUR-SULTAN – Early-season ment. To do this, six high-perfor- means for emergency response of NUR-SULTAN – Radiation lev- preparation helped Almaty’s Nau- mance pumps and siphon threads 216 people and with a total num- els in Kazakhstan after Aug. 8 ex- ryzbay District emergency offi- from plastic pipes were set up by ber of 59 pieces of equipment plosion at a Russian missile testing cials respond to and avert an Au- the Emergency Department work- were prepared. facility, according to the Kazakh gust mudflow. ers, and the evacuation channel for “At this moment, water was hydrometeorological service Ka- The mudflow risk was in the transiting water drainage was laid squeezed out of the lake, a criti- zgidromet’s tests, remain normal Nauryzbay District, near the Kar- with the help of an excavator. cal water discharge in the Kargaly as the air masses from Arkhangel- galinka River. This risk occurred “The sides of KazAviaSpas, the riverbed is not observed. In gen- sk, where the explosion happened, because the water level in the lake Almaty Rescue Services and the eral, the Kargaly riverbed is stable have not reached Kazakhstan. located in the district drastically personnel of the National Guard and can pass up to 20 cubic me- “The monitoring of the radiation increased, and the dam could have were alerted. All personnel, forces tres per second (the current flow background and radiation pollu- broken down. The district residents and assets of the Almaty Depart- rate is at 3.6 cubic metres). The tion of the surface atmosphere in were advised to leave the district ment of Emergencies were raised situation is stable, under control, Kazakhstan is carried out by meas- cern about possible increases in ra- tobe, East Kazakhstan, Kostanai, with their documents, as, even for alarm to respond,” said the there is no reason to panic,” said uring the gamma background (ex- diation levels. Russia’s Ministry of North Kazakhstan, Pavlodar, and though the threat was not certain, Emergency Department in a July the emergency department official posure dose rate) at 85 observation Defence reported that two people West Kazakhstan regions. The re- the outcome was unclear at the 14 official statement. statement. points and the beta-active depo- were killed. The State Atomiс En- sults of the laboratory analysis of time of the emergency announce- According to the department, Later, Almaty Akim (Mayor) sition density at 43 observation ergy Corporation Rosatom later an- the beta-active deposition density ment. However, the mudflow was 1.6 million cubic metres of water Bakytzhan Sagintayev arrived to points by continuous air sampling nounced the death of five of its em- will be announced by Sept. 5. prevented by the city’s emergency was discharged since the crisis the mudflow risk area to control with horizontal filters five times a ployees. Both the military and local “From Aug. 8-14, air masses department. alert announcement. Eight areas the preventive works. day and analysing in an accredited authorities said that the radiation from Arkhangelsk and Severod- radiation laboratory in Almaty,” background has not been altered. vinsk regions moved to the north- reported the Kazgidromet press “There is no threat there, and ern part of the Ural Mountains at a service. there is no increase in the (radia- speed of approximately 12 km per Four Russian nuclear monitoring tion) background either,” Russian hour and did not reach the territory stations have stopped reporting on President Vladimir Putin said of Kazakhstan. From Aug. 14-19, Shymkent youth centre the radioactivity after the explosion, about the situation in Arkhangelsk most of the territory of Kazakhstan which occurred Aug. 8 as a result of at the Aug. 19 press conference. was influenced by the warm air testing a liquid propulsion system According to Kazgidromet tests, masses that travelled from the re- at the Russian Ministry of Defence the radiation appeared to be nor- gions of Iran through Kazakhstan launches outreach mentorship, testing facility in the Arkhangelsk mal in Kazakh regions close to the and further to western Siberia,” the employment services Region. The explosion caused con- Russian border, namely, in the Ak- Kazgidromet press said. One of the first success stories I myself produce vermicompost at By Nazira Kozhanova is entrepreneur Ilyas Ikramov home,” he told 24.kz. who, using advice he received at The Shymkent Youth Resourc- Volunteers build house NUR-SULTAN – Outreach the centre, applied for and won es Centre, launched in 2016, mentorship and employment ser- an emerging entrepreneurs grant. was funded by 120 million tenge vices launched in early August at Ikramov is a biologist who, with (US$311,000) from the state the Shymkent Youth Resources the centre’s assistance, started a budget and 13 million tenge for four single mothers Centre, reported 24.kz. California worms business, where (US$31,000) from the regional people would help me, if there are received this house. We are still The primary mission is to em- he breeds and sells the animals. one. The 1,979-square metre By Yerbolat Uatkhanov sponsors, how many houses can be building houses. Contact us! This ploy and motivate young people “California worms breed rapid- space contains in-demand servic- built. There would be fewer home- is the achievement of the whole who neither work nor study. The ly. I sell them not only to farmers, es from a psychologist’s office NUR-SULTAN – Volunteers in less people, so that people don’t nation,” said volunteer Askhat project is a one-of-a-kind in Ka- but also to fishermen and poultry to a recording studio, as well as Guldala village in the Almaty Re- have difficulties; children play calm- Nurmashev. zakhstan. farmers. With the help of worms, study rooms. gion helped to build a large house ly, laugh, so that they don’t wander Upon receiving the keys to their “Our task is to help young peo- for four single mothers raising 18 around other people’s apartments – new apartments, the mothers could ple who do not study and do not children. The project was initiated such thoughts came to me,” she said. not hold back their tears. They engage in self-development. There by the Nuraniy Anilar public fund Thanks to the efforts of citizens thanked the project organisers and are those who want to start their under the Kazakhstan’s Uyghurs and volunteers, the huge house all the volunteers for their tremen- own business, but can’t because National Ethnocultural Centre. appeared on the bare plot in three dous help. of the lack of money. We tell them Nuraniy Anilar head Dhzakhan- months. People helped to collect “Finally, my children will go to about government programmes gir Muratova recently handed 14 million tenge (US$36,300). one school, will live in one place, and give them a direction towards the keys to the new owners who, “We are engaged in the con- without wandering. For two days which to move,” said centre direc- due to various circumstances, re- struction of houses for poor and now I can’t fall asleep; I don’t tor Nurdaulet Tanirbergen. mained without a roof over their large families who are in a diffi- know how to express my joy! I go The new services are aimed at heads. cult situation. The single mothers around the house, do my house- helping young people solve their Muratova was raised in a large had nowhere to go and we con- work, then cry, then laugh, unex- primary problems. Employees are family and, having lost her par- nected to many people, contacted pected happiness – this is happen- prepared to provide them with a ents at an early age, decided to bloggers and shared the informa- ing for the first time in my life!” variety of support options, from help those in need. She initially tion on social networks and thou- said Zarina Churukova. finding seasonal employment to supported the poor villagers with sands of people contributed dif- Tatyana, another new resident, joining creative networks. More groceries and clothes and helped ferent amounts of money – 500 divorced her husband and was than 2,000 unemployed individu- collect school supplies for the (US$1.30), 1,000 (US$2.60) tenge left alone with five children in her als are interested in the services of children, then decided to build a each. As a result, we see the house. arms. Having received the keys to the outreach specialists, according house. This is our first home, our victo- her own housing, she can barely to centre staff. “I thought if people, the whole ry. Four mothers and 18 children believe her good fortune. Nur-Sultan top-notch specialists hold master classes for Akmola Region doctors head and body of the pancreas, dition after traffic accidents, falls, During the operations, we per- By Diana Vassilenko one-fifth of the stomach, the gall soil collapse, or industrial injuries. formed several significant cases of bladder with the common bile duct Anaesthetist-resuscitators, sur- arthroscopic and orthopaedic in- NUR-SULTAN – The capital’s and the duodenum. After removing geons and neurosurgeons, trauma- terventions. We tried to analyse the top medical specialists held two the entire tumour, there was a need tologists and others gathered for most difficult situations,” he said. master classes at the Akmola Re- to perform a reconstructive opera- the meeting. Participants spoke Questions raised by doctors con- gion Multidisciplinary Hospital. tion. Speaking in scientific terms, about the relevance of the seminar, cerned the standards for polytrau- The operations and surgical train- we completed an anastomosis. given the high mortality rate and ma treatment, analysis of world ings at the leading capital clinics In plain English, we stitched the the fact that the number of acci- experience and its application in concerned pancreatic cancer and remainder of the pancreas to the dents is increasing every year. Kazakhstan and organising emer- polytrauma. jejunum (middle segment of the “According to the World Health gency care, equipment, personnel In the first class, surgical oncol- small intestine) and stomach. That Organisation (WHO), there are and medical provisions most effec- ogist and National Scientific Medi- is, the digestive cycle in this case more than a million deaths per year tive for polytrauma. cal Centre surgical department is not disturbed. The anatomy is caused by injuries from road acci- “A multidisciplinary approach head Yerzhan Shayakhmetov, who artificially restored,” he added. dents and other accidents. There- plays a large role in the treatment is also a student of one of the na- The operation was successful. fore, conducting effective intensive of such patients, such as when spe- tion’s leading oncologists, Profes- Developing the new technique, care for such patients is crucial,” cialist treatment is carried out not sor Abai Makishev, completed a said Akmola Multidisciplinary said Aidos Konkayev, head of only by resuscitation doctors, but gastropancreatic duodenal pancre- Hospital Deputy Chief Physician the anaesthesiology and intensive also by certain specialists, such

as resection, reported BNews.kz. for Surgery Dmitry Tchaikov, will bnews.kz Photo credit: care departments at Astana Medi- as traumatologists, neurosurgeons Akmola doctors prepared a pa- enable implementing more wide- cal University and the Institute of and surgeons. The effectiveness tient who was admitted to the hos- spread pancreatic surgery and re- diseases, not only in Kazakhstan, the disease is diagnosed in the late Traumatology and Orthopaedics. of the treatment depends on their pital the previous month with ob- duce the number of complications. but the whole world. In the Ak- stages,” said Mikhail Alekseev, He demonstrated emergency professionalism and coordinated structive jaundice. “Operations will be safer for mola region, it is ranked the sixth. head of the Akmola Region Mul- assistance in polytrauma in the work. The second important point “This is a complex case, as there patients and will help maintain an “The bottom line is that the pa- tidisciplinary Hospital oncology intensive care, surgery and trau- is the provision of equipment. Pro- is a tumour in the head of the pan- acceptable quality of life. Now, tient, as a rule, is admitted to the surgery department. matology departments of the mul- fessor Konkayev clarified very im- creas that grows in the duodenum Akmola patients will not have to hospital in severely advanced stag- More than 9,000 patients diag- tidisciplinary hospital. portant nuances and controversial (first part of the small intestine). It go to national scientific centres for es, such as the third and fourth. nosed with cancer are registered in “We explored the issues of seda- points in treatment tactics,” said is malignant by sight,” said Shay- this,” he added. One-year mortality is over 90 per- the region’s cancer service centre. tion (artificial coma) and the prep- Yuri Kabargin, the head of the in- akhmetov. Pancreatic cancer is one of the cent. That is, on average, a person The second class concerned aration of patients with chronic tensive care unit at Akmola Multi- “We removed one-third of the most complex and wide spread ‘burns out’ in just a year, because rescuing patients in critical con- heart failure for scheduled surgery. disciplinary Hospital. B5 NATION&CAPITAL SOCIETY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019 Almaty-based institute introduces Schools to bring in advances in diagnosing heart condition electronic books in September ure is 20,000 higher than the pre- By Diana Vassilenko By Assel Satubaldina vious year, the result of the recent law that obligates children to go to NUR-SULTAN – Almaty-based NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh school at age six. Scientific Research Institute of schools are moving closer to dig- The ministry is monitoring print Cardiology and Internal Diseases itisation, as schoolchildren will textbook delivery to schools na- made two major advances in heart have the opportunity to study with tionwide. Aitmagambetov noted disease diagnostics and manage- electronic books starting Sept. 1, 47 percent of the books have been ment in July. Its scholars improved the beginning of the school year. shipped and the rest will be in the standards for the management “Parents and children can down- schools by opening day. of patients with chronic heart fail- load the books at the website of Fourth, ninth and tenth grad- ure using modern telecommunica- the ministry,” said Minister of ers will study the revised curricu- tion systems, and introduced a new Education and Science Askhat Ait- lum, part of Kazakhstan’s effort method to diagnose heart ischemia magambetov at an Aug. 13 gov- to steadily transition to a 12-year (a restriction in blood supply to tis- ernment meeting. school system. sues, causing a shortage of oxygen The decision whether to use Forty-four percent of Kazakh necessary to keep tissue alive) in electronic or print textbooks rests schools were built before 1980, just two-three minutes and with an with the children and their parents. said Aitmagambetov. Renovations almost 100 percent accuracy. “It is important to understand were completed this year on 6,678 “The new heart ischemia diagnos- one thing here – print textbooks buildings; major overhauls have tic method is a deeper physiological will remain. All children should been finished at 129 schools and study. Previously, we used non- have them, but another thing that are ongoing at 194. invasive diagnostic methods, that 24.kz. Photo credit: the ministry is saying this year is The state budget is also financing is, we thoroughly interviewed the “gold standard.” Unlike other di- patients with chronic heart failure phone, which sends clinical and that it is the choice of parents,” he construction of 115 new schools, patient, analysed his heart rate data agnostic methods, this technology using modern telecommunication technical data daily from the im- said. 57 of which will be commissioned detected by a cardiogram attached is safer and can reduce the number systems. With the development planted device to the doctor’s per- Aitmagambetov also addressed this year. to the patient running on a tread- of postoperative complications. of information and telecommuni- sonal account. In case of unfore- concerns that schools can prohibit Aitmagambetov noted work mill, and only then we managed to An ultra-thin conductor with a cation technologies, which led to seen clinical complications, Home using e-books. has begun to introduce per capita detect ischemia. We must know for sensor at the end is inserted into the birth of a fundamentally new Monitoring will notify the doctor “In the instructive and meth- normative financing in private sure, because these coronary ves- the coronary vessels. In places of medical service, Kazakh doctors of the necessity to contact the pa- odological letter, we explained schools, defined by law as the sel constrictions of 50-70 percent, constrictions, the device measures are now able to use a remote pa- tient to adjust the drug therapy or this in detail. If the children, their “standard of financial support of sometimes even 80 percent, should the amount of incoming blood to tient monitoring system. to configure the device settings. parents or representatives want to guaranteed state tuition fees at all not always be treated with interven- the heart. Doctors can treat the Head of the Department of Ar- According to many studies, use them, then no one should say education levels.” tional methods, because there are disease with medication, if the pa- rhythmology Roin Rekvava con- Home Monitoring provides early that it is not allowed. He or she “Before the introduction of per so many possibilities of treatment rameters are sufficient. In case of a nected a patient with an implanted diagnosis of arrhythmias (quiver- can come with either a tablet, elec- capita financing norm, there were using drug therapy,” said Alexey blood shortage, an expansion stent Cardiac Resynchronisation Ther- ing or irregular heartbeat), is an ef- tronic book or laptop. This is their 121 private schools and, to date, Kolesnikov, head of the department is placed in the vessels. apy (CRT) Device to the Home fective tool for the early prevention personal choice and we give the there are 146. Since January, the at the institute, as reported by 24.kz. The Scientific Research Insti- Monitoring remote monitoring of strokes caused by atrial fibrilla- opportunity,” he added. national budget has envisioned the The new diagnostic technol- tute of Cardiology and Internal system. This is a home monitoring tion. It also reduces the frequency More than three million children funds to place procurement orders ogy, introduced at the institute, Diseases have also improved the system, a small device that is simi- of device replacement operations will attend school this year, includ- in all private schools in the coun- is known around the world as the standards for the management of lar in size and shape to a smart- caused by battery depletion. ing 405,000 first graders. The fig- try,” he said. Nazarbayev University hosts Nur-Sultan’s first free social Harvard University’s largest store revives Kazakh tradition student-run conference in Asia of mutual help, support Continued from Page B1 “I think it is important for our range of content to those who at- students, but also beyond that, it tend our conference,” said Mi- Continued from Page B1 ple who donate to our store end up There was a single mother with six An international spirit and the is important we invite the world chael. being those in need. There was a children who was a regular visitor of Families in need are permitted global network of young and am- here. It is important to get Kazakh- The speakers included well- mother of twins, whose apartment our store; one day she stopped com- to take items at any time regard- bitious leaders are among the dis- stan, Nur-Sultan city, Nazarbayev known figures in politics, busi- burned down completely. The fam- ing and the other, she came to bring less of whether they have already tinct features the conference offers University known to the world ness and academia, such as whatever she no longer needed. It reached their limit. They may even to its delegates. and I think it is this type of events UNICEF Korea President Dr. made us happy to see that those in file a request with their contact in- “Recently, we had to “With the Asia conference, trav- and conferences that are help- Song Sang-hyon, former Indian need become those who help. The formation and are then notified if a Kazakh tradition of asar has truly elling from a different Asian uni- ing in spreading the word,” said Foreign Minister Nirupama Rao, unfortunately make particular item is donated. been revived,” said Arystanbayev. versity to another one each sum- Nazarbayev University President former Head of Standard Char- “Recently, we had to unfortunately a new temporary Though most donations are used, mer, we really have the unique Shigeo Katsu. tered Bank’s Global Markets for make a new temporary regulation – clothing shops such as Syndicate opportunity to target different The participants discussed glob- the Middle East and North Africa regulation – all all visitors have to donate 500 tenge Boutique provide new items. All regions of Asia and that is one of al markets and economy, art, me- Daniel Azzi, Nobel Peace Prize (US$1.30) for the operation of the tags are removed, so people can the most significant aspects of this dia and culture, social policy and winner Rae Kwon Chung, among visitors have to donate 200-square-metre store, which re- choose on need and not worth. year’s conference. So HPAIR has social justice, energy and environ- others. quires 900,000 tenge (US$2,325) 500 tenge (US$1.30) “Occasionally, people donate the unique distinguishing factor of mental sustainability, governance The highlight of the programme a month. This includes rent and ad- for the operation of money to our shop. All the furniture being able to switch our location and geopolitics, science and tech- was the Impact Challenge, a case ministrative expenses. Thus, our we have is fully or partially spon- every summer and for a lot of our nology. competition, where leading com- clients contribute to the store, which the 200-square-metre sored by kind people. For example, attendees and speakers and spon- “As you can imagine, during the panies, such as the Boston Con- would usually function on 80 percent we paid for the materials needed to sors, that is the asset they cannot short span of conference, it is im- sulting Group, Deloitte, the Astana of what our director earns from his store, which requires make shoe shelves and a furniture find with any other international possible to discuss all of the con- International Financial Centre and private business, which is currently 900,000 tenge company made them for free. All conference of our peers,” said Mi- tent that is relevant to our world the Eurasian Resources Group, stopped,” Arystanbayev added. of the clothes racks were also paid chael. today. So, by having two different tasked the delegates to formulate Qarqyn.kz has more than 30 (US$2,325) a month. for. Even so, we were on the verge HPAIR is also an opportunity conferences over the years, we solutions to the problems facing visitors a day from all parts of the of closing down at the start of Au- for Kazakhstan to raise its interna- are able to target a wider range of the Central Asian region and the country. People also regularly bring This includes rent gust as we stopped receiving finan- tional profile. speakers, and that’s offer a wider world. donations, which they are encour- and administrative cial support. We really hope people aged to sort, hang and display. The from around the world, people who store has four full-time volunteers, expenses.” can and want to help, will donate while students and schoolchildren money or become legal custodians, from the Astana Zhastary Youth ily ended up with nothing but the so we can continue helping those in Resource Centre help at least three clothes they had on. The mother need,” he added. University to produce reduced times a week. A proposed small came to our store and took every- The store, located on Syghanaq wage may serve to encourage ad- thing she needed until she’d over- Street 15, is open daily from 9 ditional student workers. come the difficulties. On the other a.m.-7 p.m. and closed on Mon- salt bread to improve health “We witness sad cases, when peo- hand, there are very fortunate cases. days. clinic No. 3 therapeutic depart- ganisations must realise their new By Diana Vassilenko ment. mission – to teach the population In July, the National Centre of about a healthy lifestyle, preven- NUR-SULTAN – The Saken Public Health and AgroTechnical tive measures and proper nutrition. Seifullin Kazakh AgroTechnical University signed a memorandum At the primary healthcare level, University experimental bread and of cooperation with the main goal the most important guidelines to bakery production plant will start of modifying bread and bakery develop the future health protec- supplying reduced salt bread for its product recipes by gradually re- tion system, such as From Illness students and teachers. The action ducing the salt content. The chang- to Health and to Educate and Take will be one of the key measures es will develop a strong nutritional Care instead of Treating, must be in preventing noncommunicable culture and strengthen young peo- followed. disease. ple’s health. “Parents should teach their chil- “Excessive salt intake leads The decision to specifically dren about the dangers of salt and to metabolic disturbances in the reduce salt in bread was based unhealthy diets. In school, it is also body, such as water-salt balance on World Health Organisation vital to start educating children on disturbances, salt accumula- (WHO) recommendations, which the importance of a healthy diet tion in the body, tooth damage, noted the most effective way to from the first grade. If correctly gastritis and stomach ulcers. It begin decreasing sodium is with explained, the children will quick- causes the aging process to ac- mass consumption products. They ly understand everything; they will celerate. Excessive salt intake hope other manufacturers will sup- never drink nor eat a harmful prod- increases blood pressure, which port the initiative and start reduc- uct,” said Ilyasova. in turn increases the risk of heart ing salt in their items. “By eating right today, we are disease and strokes,” said Emina The health centre and university taking care of our health in ad-

Ilyasova, head of the city’s poly- agreed that, over time, medical or- vance for many years,” she added. Diana Vassilenko Photo credit: B6 NATION&CAPITAL TOURISM

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019 Budget-friendly summer trip to Burabay – capital’s favourite retreat sort for an hourly or daily rate of By Diana Vassilenko 500 tenge (US$1.29) and 2,000 tenge (US$5.16), respectively. NUR-SULTAN – Burabay is the In July, the area launched Swiss most popular getaway for capital Trails in Burabay, implemented citizens and one of the most pictur- by Kazakh Tourism and Burabay esque, budget-friendly and enter- Damu in cooperation with Swit- tainment-filled mountain resorts in zerland Tourism. The project is a Central Asia. well-equipped mountain route with Burabay can be accessed by train a high level of service and care for from the Nur-Sultan 1 or Astana the environment. Guests may take Nurly Zhol railway stations. The trip walks with a professional multilin- to Burabay takes two to four hours gual guide or hike independently and the cost varies according to the and read the informational signs. type of seat, carriage and train speed Tourists can also cycle along the and schedule. Prices range from convenient wooden tracks within 775-8,969 tenge (US$2-23.14), the mountain woods and along with the typical cost approximately Burabay Lake.

$4. Tickets can be purchased at the Diana Vassilenko Photo credit: Public and private beaches require railway station or from any travel Visitors can rent catamarans to tour Burabay’s lakes at affordable prices. Smoked and salted fish is among the most popular treats for locals and tourists. a 500 tenge (US$1.29) entrance agency or online at tickets.kz for an fee. Boats or pedal catamarans are additional fee. A car ride will take Accommodations can be found conditions are very nice. There spot fee or rent the necessary equip- cal eateries vary widely, but are available to rent for approximately approximately three hours and the along Kenessary Street, the main is a charm in the simplicity,” said ment. reasonably priced. 4,000 tenge (US$10.32) per hour. Nur-Sultan – Shchuchinsk highway road in the Burabay town. Diana Timoshenko, a student from Most visitors buy food at Be- Guided mountain climbing and Burabay provides plenty of enter- toll is 200 tenge (US$0.52). “Whenever we go to Burabay, the capital, who travels to Burabay reke, the open market on Kenes- lake tours can be purchased to view tainment for children. Some beach- Upon arriving at the Shchuchinsk we stay at a wooden lodge at Aunt with her family several times a year. sary Street, which offers local the local scenery, but most visitors es have inflatable water parks and station, visitors take a 200 tenge Raya’s or in the lodge at 5a Ozy- For those who want to be even specialities such as hot-smoked prefer self-guided tours, which they the newly-opened dolphinarium (US$0.52) fare shuttle bus which ornaya Street. Both places are very closer to nature, camping is an op- peled fish, crayfish and sea buck- consider more authentic and inter- gives youngsters a chance to watch goes to the resort area. Guests can simple but clean and even though tion. The ever-growing industry of- thorn juice. Baked goods like esting. an entertaining show or swim with also take a taxi to their desired des- some amenities, including the bath- fers areas around each of the Bura- cakes and pastries, corn on the Cycling is the most popular the aquatic mammals. Ticket prices tination, with prices starting at 300 rooms, are shared, for 3,000 tenge bay-area lakes. Tourists can bring cob and local ice cream are also means of summer transport. Bikes for the latter range from 2,000- tenge (US$0.77) per person. (US$7.74) a night per person, the their own tents and pay a camping offered for sale. Meal prices at lo- can be rented anywhere in the re- 5,000 tenge (US$5.16-12.90). Ecological tourism planned for Charyn, Kazakh lowcoster Ile-Alatau and Kolsai Lakes national parks FlyArystan to increase personnel in the field of tourism and routes and viewing platforms in tourism infrastructure, taking into By Zhanna Shayakhmetova other issues. We plan to develop the national parks. Now, we will account the interests of preserv- sustainable ecological tourism with improve the infrastructure,” said ing the existing ecosystem. Inter- NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh the Kazakh Tourism company to Kazakh Tourism Board Deputy national experts and organisations number of flights out Ministry of Ecology, Geology and test a new management model in Chairperson Kairat Sadvakassov. will be invited to execute best Natural Resources and Ministry three national parks,” he added. The plans will be reviewed. practices. of Culture and Sports are plan- The new model will create ap- While previous plans focused Kazakh national parks are part ning ecological tourism projects proximately 20,000 jobs and at- mainly on biodiversity and envi- of the specially protected natu- of Karaganda in 2020 in Charyn, Ile-Alatau and Kolsai tract about 100 billion tenge ronmental conservation, interna- ral areas regulated by law. There The additional flights will begin Lakes national parks. (US$258 million) in investment in tional experience proves it is pos- is a special regime that ensures By Yerbolat Uatkhanov with one A320 aircraft. A second The programme will increase the next five-seven years. sible to save the environment and conserving the natural resources, A320 will be added in late 2020 or the annual tourist flow from 1.3 “This will happen due to diver- increase the number of tourists. complexes and objects of the state NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s early 2021. million to 3.4 million by 2025 sification of tourism products. To- The project is expected to imple- nature reserve fund. Conducting first low-cost airline FlyArys- FlyArystan started service to and ensure the quality of services day, as a rule, people visit the parks ment and promote innovative ide- the pilot projects will make it pos- tan will expand the number of its Karaganda with daily service to provided, the Ministry of Ecology, for a short overnight stay. There as, programmes and technologies sible to apply the experience to the flights out of the Sary-Arka- Air Almaty on May 2. More than 200 Geology and Natural Resources are a limited number of equipped aimed at developing high-quality 13 national natural parks. port in Karaganda in the second flights have been completed since press service reported Aug. 14. quarter of 2020. the route was launched, and the “National parks have the great The additional flights out of Ka- flights have been 93 percent filled. potential for the development of zakhstan’s fourth largest city will Approximately half of all seats on ecological tourism. These are spe- include 10 to 12 domestic and na- this route were sold for less than cially protected natural areas. The tional routes and are expected to 10,000 tenge (US$25). Prices task is set to protect the ecosys- help develop tourism in the region. started from 5,999 tenge (US$15). tems in the parks and to monitor The expansion follows the success FlyArystan will be recruiting up their conservation zones for envi- of recently launched flights from to 120 pilots, engineers, inflight ronmental, educational, scientific, Almaty to Karaganda. and ground service employees in tourist, recreational and limited “The results of the first three Karaganda. economic purposes,” said Minister months of operations to Karaganda “Critically, more routes and of Ecology, Geology and Natural are very exciting with 49 percent more seats mean more low fares Resources Magzum Mirzagaliev. traffic growth versus the same pe- and travelling options for the peo- The ministries will launch the riod last year, following the start of ple of the Karaganda region. That pilot project in an effort to intro- FlyArystan flights to Karaganda,” is great news for the region, and duce a new management model us- said Air Astana Chief Financial we hope that other cities follow ing best world practices to develop Officer Ibrahim Canliel. the proactive lead of Karaganda sustainable tourism. “Starting from the second quar- airport management in working “The tourism in national parks to- ter of 2020, we are planning sig- closely with FlyArystan,” Canliel day is not well-developed. It is char- nificant network expansion from said. acterised by poor service, lack of Karaganda. After increasing our Sary-Arka Airport Chairman infrastructure, inability to promote Karaganda base fleet to two -Air Sarsenbek Kushkinov said flying unique natural sites as the brand of bus A320 aircraft, the number of FlyArystan aircraft out of Sary- domestic and international routes Arka airport will help the airline

a national park, lack of professional inform.kz Photo credit: served from Karaganda will reach manage costs. approximately 10-12, providing “Our partnership follows inter- passengers with up to one million national practice when low-cost seats per year. This will provide airlines opt for regional airports affordable mobility, increase both to ensure competitive prices for Akkum Kalkan singing dune fascinates the tourist and business flows to air travel. Karaganda has unique the region and will positively im- weather conditions in terms of vis- pact the development of the hos- ibility and other key flight factors pitality industry of Karaganda, at any time of the year and has all tourists with mystic sounds, legends including hotel, restaurant, retail, necessary infrastructure for both a entertainment and virtually all oth- comfortable stay and timely ser- Continued from Page B1 sounds when the sand grains rub dune or desert spirits hiding within 300 kilometres from Almaty them- er services,” said Canliel. vice with planned double growth against each other, electrify and it. The most widespread and oldest selves. FlyArystan is a subsidiary of Air in passenger traffic next year,” he From the top of the dune, one vibrate. The more sand moves, the legend says the dune is a sleeping Choosing the latter option, one Astana. said. can see the stunning views of the greater the friction and louder the devil turned into sand for his sins. should use the Almaty-Kapshagai Ile Valley to the south and blue- tones. When wind or people disturb his Highway through Kapshagai, purple ridges of the Jongar Ala- Although the sounds’ origins dream, he groans. Shengeldy village and the Arkhar- tau to the north. Tourists can slide have recently been explained sci- Travellers can reach Akkum ly mountain pass to Sary-Ozek. A down from the crest and listen to entifically, several legends still ex- Kalkan using tourism agencies, right turn along the road ring to the mystical sounds. ist. According to some tales, the which have weekend tours with Zharkent, passing the Altyn Emel During dry weather, the dune sound comes from a huge dragon a guide to Altyn Emel National mountain pass and turning off the makes a variety of organ-like sleeping and snoring under the Park, or drive the approximately highway to the right to Basshi vil- lage, takes the driver to the park’s central manor. Permits are required to enter the national park territory, which can be purchased in its Almaty office or central manor in Basshi. Tour- ism agencies can also assist in pro- curing them. An escort is also important in Altyn Emel, as the territory is huge, making it easy to get lost or to be mistaken for poachers. The guide can talk about and show many interesting things that tourists might not notice along the way, which is also an

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019 Kazakh boy visits UEFA 2019 Football Super Cup, presents prize to Liverpool extremely happy means to say motivate children with disabilities All these people opened the most By Saltanat Boteu nothing. I am so delighted; I do not to sports, to activity; he wants to be important path in my son’s life,” know how to convey my feelings the ambassador of this organisation. Amireyeva told inform.kz about NUR-SULTAN – Ali Turganbe- of joy and happiness. I am grate- These are his first steps towards this her family’s struggle in finding the kov, the young boy born without ful to the leadership of UEFA, the goal,” she told bnews.kz. correct school for her son. legs known as ‘Kazakh Vujicic,’ UEFA Foundation and of course Turganbekov plays football and Turganbekov met his idol, mo- recently joined Union of Europe- to Kairat Sovetayevich. It was swims. He studies at the Nurorda tivational speaker Nick Vujicic, an Football Associations (UEFA) he who organised this wonderful School in the capital with his in Almaty in December 2017 and President Aleksander Čeferin to event for me, giving me many un- brother, Amir, who helps and sup- Argentine professional footballer present the UEFA Super Cup to forgettable emotions,” Tuganbe- ports him in his daily routine. Diego Maradona five months -lat winner Liverpool Football Club kov wrote on his Instagram page “A telecast about us was made er. In November, he travelled to Photo credit: 24.kz Photo credit: (FC). referring to Kairat Boranbayev, on television. The kind-hearted a private training session of the Aleksander Čeferin and Ali Turganbekov present the Super Cup “Friends, I was invited to the President of the Kazakh National wife of a high-ranking official Paris Saint-Germain FC, meeting to Liverpool FC. UEFA Super Cup 2019, in which Paralympic Committee. came to us through it and helped players Edinson Cavani, Kylian the winners of the Champions His mother, Akmaral Amireyeva us to enter the Nurorda School. So Mbappé and Neymar. He recently and Liverpool closed training ses- his Twitter page: “Ali, your will League and Europa League of the said that one of her son’s most im- far, there is no limit to my joy. I ex- was introduced to Ukraine’s An- sions before the Super Cup match. and determination inspire many last season will meet. Liverpool- portant wishes came true. press my deep gratitude to all the driy Shevchenko and Argentine’s Following the match, President people around the world. Let all Chelsea match! To say that I am “Ali has one goal – he wants to people who participated in this… Lionel Messi and visited Chelsea Kassym-Jomart Tokayev wrote on your dreams come true!” Boxer retains middleweight belts Nur-Sultan to host 2019 Senior Wrestling after win in Los Angeles World Championships, winners to qualify

By Nazira Kozhanova

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh pro- for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games fessional middleweight boxer Kyle Snyder (USA),” reported “We were very pleased with the Zhanibek Alimkhanuly retained By Dilshat Zhussupova Unitedworldwrestling.org. presentation put on by the Organ- his WBO Global and WBO Con- The world championships are ising Committee from the city of tinental Americas titles after de- NUR-SULTAN – Athletes from also an opportunity for up-and- Astana (now Nur-Sultan),” said feating Canadian Stuart McLellan around the world will compete in coming wrestlers to make a name United World Wrestling President Aug. 17 in Los Angeles, reports the 2019 Senior Wrestling World for themselves. Nenad Lalovic, upon announcing Olympic.kz. Championships at the capital’s “As for Kazakh wrestlers who Nur-Sultan as the host city for the Alimkhanuly now ranks 63rd Barys Arena Sept. 14-22, reports may surprise (at the 2019 World world championships in 2018. “I in the BoxRec middleweight box- United World Wrestling. Championships), 20-year-old have every confidence that Astana ers global ranking. He currently is Senior wrestling is the term for a Nurkozha Kaipanov, competing will deliver an excellent event for in third place among the Kazakh competitive category that includes in the weight category of up to our athletes, coaches and fans.” middleweight boxers according to Alimkhanuly after the fight, re- winning the 2013 World Boxing men’s Greco-Roman wrestling 70 kilogrammes, won this year’s The event’s organisers are Unit- this ranking, following Gennady ports the Top Rank website. Championship. and women’s and men’s freestyle Championship of Kazakhstan and ed World Wrestling, the Kazakh Golovkin (2nd place) and Kanat Alimkhanuly originally gained The fight between Alimkhanuly wrestling. It does not refer to the became the youngest Asian Wres- Ministry of Culture and Sports, the Islam (32rd place). the titles after defeating Cristian Ol- and McLellan received additional age of the competitors. tling Championships winner in the National Olympic Committee, the “Training camp was wonderful. ivas in April. Alimkhanuly defeated attention from the media with The 2019 World Champion- history of the country. He has his Kazakh Confederation of Martial My coach Buddy McGirt prepared McLellan by technical knockout in McLellan posting a picture of Al- ships will be the first qualification own style of wrestling,” said Ka- Arts and Power Sports and the Ka- me very well, in the spirit of the the fifth round at the Bank of Cali- imkhanuly as a Sacha Baron Co- event for the Tokyo 2020 Sum- zakh Academy of Wrestling Coach zakh Federation of Greco-Roman, old school. We had excellent spar- fornia Los Angeles stadium. hen’s Borat character on his Ins- mer Olympic Games. The top six Eduard Bazrov to Kazwrestling. Freestyle and Women’s Wrestling. ring and went to the match 100 In the second round, Alimkhan- tagram page. Later McLellan also finishers in each Olympic weight kz. “The Wrestling World Champi- percent ready. I have been in the uly knocked down his opponent. posted an apology, reports the Ca- category will secure an Olympic The event will be the first Senior onships are a major event and will United States for a year now and Alimkhanuly knocked McLellan nadian Boxiana website. qualification for their country. The World Championships held in Ka- help popularise wrestling in Ka- have become stronger. I want to down again in the fifth round. Al- “I apologise to the Kazakhstan remaining qualification spots will zakhstan. Nur-Sultan will become zakhstan,” said Kazakhstan Wres- win all the middleweight belts. imkhanuly tried to continue but the fans. I did not know they took such be decided at continental competi- the 10th city to host the world tling Federation President Sauat Who would I like to fight with? referee stopped the match. offence to Borat. I sincerely apolo- tions and a Last Chance Qualifier. championships in Greco-Roman, Mynbayev. “We are excited to host There are a lot of good fighters The win was Alimkhanuly’s sev- gise to you. I merely wanted to of- The world championships will women’s and freestyle wrestling, the championships in Astana (Nur- in the middleweight: Canelo, An- enth out of seven fights in his pro- fend my opponent not the entire start with Greco-Roman wres- for which there were separate Sultan) and are confident that they drade, Charlo… I am ready and fessional career. Alimkhanuly also country,” wrote McLellan on his tling, move to women’s wrestling world championships until 2005. will be remembered as one of the want to fight the top boxers,” said had a successful amateur career, Facebook page. and conclude with freestyle. The The city also previously hosted best sporting events and receive 97-kilogramme final “could fea- the 2014 Senior Asian Wrestling positive feedback from fans.” ture a third straight finals appear- Championships, the 2016 Asian Tickets can be purchased at ance by the sport’s biggest rivals, Olympic Qualifier and the 2018 www.kassir.kz, www.ticketon.kz Bibisara Assaubayeva takes third Abdulrashid Sadulaev (RUS) and Grappling World Championships. and www.zakazbiletov.kz. place at Abu Dhabi International Climber completes Tokyo 2020 Chess Festival Masters participation standard at chael Phelps is faster than Tracy Stockwell, right? This axiom is true for any sport and chess is no exception. My rivals were men, Climbing World Championships four of whom have the title of grandmaster and one international master. Playing with them, prob- By Saltanat Boteu ably the main thing that I learned for myself is experience and perse- NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh sport verance,” she added. climber Rishat Khaibullin has ful- Assaubayeva mastered the first filled the participation standard for rules of chess by age four. She is the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, the youngest-ever World Chess receiving a quota at the Aug. 11-21 Federation (FIDE) Master, receiv- Climbing World Championships in ing the title at seven, and counts Hachioji, Japan. five world championships among Eighty-three athletes from 39 her awards. countries participated in the quali- fication. The top 20, including Khaibullin, who ranked 14th, were “My rivals were involved in the qualification con- Photo credit: bnews.kz Photo credit: test, reported olympic.kz. Panneerselvam Iniyan with a rat- men, four of whom Four Japanese athletes made it to By Saltanat Boteu ing of 2,517. Iniyan is young, have the title of the final eight in all-around, mean- strong and aggressive; he was de- ing Khaibullin is guaranteed to ful- grandmaster and one fil the qualification standard, since olympic.kz Photo credit: NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh chess termined to win and therefore es- Rishat Khaibullin player Bibisara Assaubayeva took pecially dangerous… In the end of international master. only two athletes from any country third place among women at the the five-hour standoff I managed to may compete in the Games. Ac- Aug. 2-11 Abu Dhabi International win, creating a direct threat to (his) Playing with them, cording to the championships’ re- into the top 20 in all-around, who pic standard at the Asian Champi- Chess Festival Masters. The tour- king,” Assaubayeva told bnews.kz. sults, the seven best athletes will raffled participation in the Olym- onships in November in Indonesia. nament attracted 150 participants She noted playing against men is probably the main receive 2020 licenses. pic Games among themselves… To date, Kazakh athletes have 11 from around the world. not easy and provides good experi- thing that I learned for In the speed discipline, Khai- After analysing the composition of licenses for Tokyo 2020. In addition Assaubayeva once again ful- ence for her future career. bullin set a new Kazakh record of those who went on, we realised that to Khaibullin, swimmer Dmitry Ba- filled the norm of a female grand- “Men are stronger than women myself is experience 5.863 seconds, which gave him the Rishat had a chance to meet the landin; track and field athlete Olga master, scoring five points in nine – this is nature, the world is cre- lead. He ranked 17th and 16th, re- standard – there were representa- Rypakova; racewalker Georgy rounds with four victories and two ated [that way] and sport is a re- and perseverance. ” spectively, in bouldering and lead tives of only eight countries among Sheiko; professional racing cyclist draws. flection of this world. In boxing, climbing. the top 20… He scored enough Yevgeniy Gidich; the men’s classic “At the Abu Dhabi International wrestling, weightlifting, athletics, “In my free time I like to read, “Seven quotas were played at the points to get into the top eight and archery team, whose members Ilfat Chess Festival Masters, I played swimming, football and hockey, do gymnastics and try to sleep. The World Championship. One could reach the final,” said Kazakh team Abdullin, Denis Gankin, and Sanjar nine games in the Swiss system. men are stronger and their results latter is often not enough. I surely be obtained at the continental head coach Saule Yskakova. Musaev will also perform in per- The most difficult and therefore are much higher than women’s pay attention to my family on the championship. There will also be a In addition to the World Cham- sonal competitions, and marathon memorable was the game with results. After all, Canelo Alvarez weekend. I love walking with my licensed tournament in December. pionships, Kazakh athletes will swimmer Vitaliy Khudyakov have 17-year-old Indian grandmaster is stronger than Laila Ali and Mi- little sister,” she said. I was sure that Rishat could get have the chance to fulfil the Olym- met Olympic standards. B8 NATION&CAPITAL CAPITAL

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019 Emoji Café gives Kazakhs with hearing loss opportunity to thrive coffee. His family is also very happy they can be at ease in the By Diana Vassilenko supportive. His siblings help with café. In fact, one of the regular managing administrative issues, customers with hearing difficulties NUR-SULTAN – Emoji Café, while his mother teaches baking eventually started being one of our which only employs individuals skills to the kitchen staff. employees,” said Bazylov. with hearing difficulties, is the “Going to the café is akin to be- The prices are low, as the own- idea of Azamat Bazylov. An an- ing in a foreign country; you point er said he wanted to make sure aesthesiologist-resuscitator at Nur- to the menu items you want and try that anyone can come to the café Sultan Oncology Centre, he sold to explain yourself in gestures. In and feel comfortable. Lunch sets, his house in the country and took a fact, that is why I called this place for instance, are only 800 tenge loan to start the social project. Emoji. With emojis, you can ex- (US$2). “I was once listening to the ra- press your thoughts without using “I am planning to eventually dio and heard the famous proverb a single word,” he said. change the design of the place. ‘Give a man a fish and you feed The café has an extensive menu. Some visitors complain it does him for a day. Teach a man to The staff is given the freedom to not match the name or theme of fish and you feed him for a- life prepare a variety of dishes to de- the project. I have other plans for time.’ Soon afterwards, I attended cide what kind of food they like the café, too. I am looking out for a business training of social en- making the most. Currently, they sponsors and asking people to help, trepreneur Emin Askerov, whose serve both European and Kazakh but currently no one is respond- project GreenTAL gave work to dishes and make cakes to order. ing. You see, I would like to inte- many people with disabilities. I Pizza is an especially popular grate electronic menus to enable was deeply moved and decided to item. smooth communication between also open a business that would be “When I looked at the café from the staff and the customers and I helpful to the disadvantaged,” he the outside, the bright sign ‘Smile! would also like to add buttons to said. Special people are serving you’ the tables that would be connected Bazylov wanted to offer the op- instantly grabbed my attention. In- to vibrating bracelets to indicate portunity to those with hearing deed, I found it hard not to smile which table requires service. I re- difficulties to lead a normal life and feel proud that there are people ally hope someone will eventually with a normal job. The café, which in our country who work towards respond and provide support,” said opened more than a month ago, making our society more inclu- Bazylov. employs 16 people – three from Diana Vassilenko Photo credit: sive, who give others the chance to He plans to open a second café the capital and others from Ak- Café owner Azamat Bazylov in checkered shirt with the staff. be happy,” said a visitor. closer to the city business centre tobe, Almaty and Petropavlovsk. Emoji, with a 120-person ca- when the first location is profitable Four job openings are available. but he was the one who made failed due to the work he had and Bazylov ensures each employee pacity, is a popular place among and, eventually, similar eateries “I chose to focus on people with me the way I am today. Few deaf now he is nearly bound to the receives proper training before locals. The café regularly caters around the country. hearing loss because my own people ever get a job and, if they hospital bed receiving haemodi- starting his/her job. A professional banquets with a 60-guest limit. “People with hearing difficulties cousin is deaf. We were brought do, the work they have to do is alysis (artificial blood purifica- barista is teaching the soon-to-be “People with hearing loss are are in need of a job not only in the up together by our grandmother, very harsh. My cousin’s kidneys tion),” he said. barista all the tips to making great also common visitors; they are capital,” he said. New theatre sets new standard Large-scale book festival with trilingual performances invites readers to one-day cast comprises 15 young actors who opened last year on the initiative Dream attracted many visitors. By Diana Vassilenko work under the supervision of The- of Kazakhstan’s First President, Both critics and the audience atre Director Zhekebatyr Kamen, Nursultan Nazarbayev. thought highly of the first perfor- NUR-SULTAN – The unique Stage Director Ayan Alimbayev and “The most important thing is for mance. During the one-hour-and- literature events contemporary theatre Astanalyq Artistic Director Sabyr Batyrkhan. people to come here, to remem- a-half play, the performers sang Zamanaui Teatr (AZT) recently The names of the actors are ber their history, their culture, and and danced, and the audience opened its doors to the public in Alibek Yerikov, Askhat Baitleu, maybe even their language. So that laughed and cried. the House of Friendship in Nur- Ayaulym Muminova, Ayan Batyr- everyone feels comfortable, there Head of the Secretariat of the Sultan with the support of the bek, Ayzharkyn Abai, Darkhan is this place where people can meet Assembly of the People of Ka- capital’s Assembly of the People Aldongarov, Madiyar Zhakyp, up, reminisce and talk to each oth- zakhstan Lyazzat Kusainova, di- of Kazakhstan. The new art centre Margulan Namenov, Nurgazy er. That is why I congratulate you,” rector of Nur-Sultan akimat’s (city opened with the premiere of a cre- Zhumabai, Rasul Yernazarov, Sa- said Nazarbayev on the day of the administration) Qogamdyk Keli- ative take on Shakespeare’s plays bira Sugurova, Ulzhan Kalamishe- opening of the centre dedicated to simi (Public Accord) institution called “Shakespeare’s Dream.” va, reports astana.gov.kz. friendship between nations. Nuraly Aidashev, Vice-Rector for What makes the new contempo- The directors and the actors are The purpose of the centre is be- Educational Work at the Kazakh rary theatre unique is that all plays laureates of international and na- ing fulfilled, as the trilingual per- National University of the Arts are performed in three languages. tional competitions. The actors formances will gather people of (KazNUA) Kimbat Tleuova, Ka- According to the stage actors, this speak Russian, Kazakh and Eng- different cultures and enable them zakh State Academic Music and is the first theatre to hold perfor- lish. to mingle. Drama Theatre actress Ainur Ber- mances in that format. The theatre The House of Friendship was The premiere of Shakespeare’s muhambetova and teachers from KazNUA congratulated the young performers on their success. Tleuova said that now, during the Year of Youth, it should be the priority of Kazakh people to sup- port the young generations. “Our main goal is supporting our youth. The capital’s new con- Photo credit: total.kz Photo credit: temporary theatre will become one Kitap Fest. of our country’s main attractions. We are happy that you have aspira- tions,” said Tleuova to the theatre ed pianist and People’s Artist of team after their performance. By Saltanat Boteu Kazakhstan Zhania Aubakirova; The AZT theatre troupe actors honoured journalist, Doctor of expressed their hope to make their NUR-SULTAN – The 2019 Ki- Philosophy and researcher Zira theatre one of Kazakhstan’s lead- tap (book) Fest, an annual event Nauryzbayeva; “Tomiris” his- ing theatres. organised in Almaty during the torical film star Almira Tursyn; The theatre team has already past five years, will be held for journalist and children’s fairy tale begun preparatory work to stage the first time 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Aug. author Guljazira Berіkkyzy and Rakhimzhan Otarbayev’s drama 25 at the capital’s Arbat near the director and screenwriter Aidiye “Novella of a Drug Addict” and Yesil River. The festival included Aidarbekov.

Photo credit: Assel Shaihinova Photo credit: Mukhtar Auezov’s tragic drama a BookCrossing, meetings with “This Sunday, I will be in my A snippet of Shakespeare’s Dream. “Enlik Kebek.” writers, journalists and public fig- beloved capital again, telling how ures, photo exhibition, book fair I managed to write a book be- and children’s entertainment. fore the age of 20… how to write The event is organised by the scripts for comics and films and Baurzhan Foundation and ABAY- how scripting differs from books. books publishing house with sup- And, of course, (speak) about Nur-Sultan launches new website to port from the capital akimat’s books, a lot,” Aidarbekov wrote (city administration) Astana on his Facebook page. Jastary, reported elorda.info. The participants also hd the The festival seeks to develop chance to meet bloggers Aina receive input from city residents a reading culture, create a single Dosmukhambetkyzy and Orken out the website’s inquiry form online inquiries and their status on KSK complaints and transfer- platform for writers and their Kenzhebek, Jeff Tailor men’s By Dilshat Zhussupova and attaching a photograph. The aitu.city. The inquiries may also ring emergency calls. Common readers and increase interest suits studio owner Gaukhar Utel- submission will be processed by be shared on social media to raise inquiries concern street flood- in books among children and bayeva and I Book You project NUR-SULTAN – Information iKOMEK109 and published on awareness of problems in the city ing, road and pavement damage, youth. founder Marina Sharipova. technology company BTS Digi- the website’s list of inquiries, so that they may be more quickly elevator maintenance and repair, The programme included an In the last five years, the fes- tal and Nur-Sultan’s 24-hour city with status updates sent by email resolved. open manhole covers and stray Ibookyou BookCrossing; writers’ tival has evolved from a mod- call centre iKOMEK109 recently notification. Aitu.city is unique to Kazakh- dog capture. The centre received tent with local authors present- est book exchange to a cultural launched an online platform to re- Inquiries processed by stan and may launch in other cities more than one million calls in ing their books published in the and educational event that has ceive feedback from city residents, iKOMEK109 are, if necessary, in the near future. It was developed 2018 and more than 920,000 calls last two years; book offline tent, won the public’s recognition reports the city akimat (adminis- further transferred to state bodies by BTS Digital and iKOMEK109 since January. where participants may become and love, bringing together tration). and public utility services. The ap- by taking into account best inter- People may also communi- acquainted with public figures, thousands of book lovers, writ- People may submit inquiries propriate authorities then respond national practices. cate their inquiries about the city journalists, opinion leaders and ers, bloggers, public figures on the akimat’s services and ac- to the centre regarding the inquiry BTS Digital develops digital through the website www.astana. entrepreneurs; book fair, with and opinion leaders. Authors tivities, housing and public utili- within seven days, and the per- products and services in Kazakh- gov.kz, Telegram chatbot @asta- publishing houses and online and publishers presented more ties, capital house maintenance son who submitted the inquiry is stan using artificial intelligence naikomek109_bot, mobile appli- stores presenting their products, than 130 books and gave away firms (KSK), public transport, promptly notified. and big data. iKOMEK109 offers cations iKOMEK109 and Smart and an archival photographs’ ex- approximately 20,000 to par- road repairs, flooding, employ- Earlier, only the people who sub- more than 1,050 types of services Astana, email address 109@ hibition featuring rare photos of ticipants. The book fair gathered ment, education and healthcare mitted a given inquiry were able to through its call centre, such as ikomekastana.kz, WhatsApp early 20th-century writers and more than 70 bookstores and 45 to the website aitu.city. Applica- access it and its status, whereas advising on school and kinder- phone number +7 747 1090109 readers. bloggers presented their favour- tions may be submitted by filling now everyone has access to all garten enrolment, filing capital and toll-free phone number 109. Invited guest speakers includ- ite books.