Government Ponders Measures to Improve Kazakhstan’s Standing in Global Competitive Index
ASTANA – At a regular government meeting on Dec. 4 led by Kazakh Prime Minister Karim Massimov, improving Kazakhstan’s standing in the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) was discussed. The discussion focused specifically on improvements needed to be done by the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. “The ministry has identified a set…
Aida Premieres at Astana Opera
ASTANA – Verdi’s masterpiece “Aida” premiered Nov. 19 on the stage of the Astana Opera. Preparation took just over a month, as the staging involved all the technical possibilities of the scenes. Important visual effects that created a colourful show were a big surprise for the audience at the end of the performance. Between the…
Expert-200-Kazakhstan Forum Takes on Economic Issues, Public Administration Reform
ASTANA – The Sixth Economic Forum of National Business Expert-200-Kazakhstan organised by the rating agency Expert RA Kazakhstan (RAEX) and the Expert Kazakhstan magazine was held on Nov. 14 in Astana. Its main topic was, “The reform of public administration: Centre – Regions – Business.” Speaking at the forum, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov…
Modernisation of Astana Airport to Be Part of President’s Infrastructure Plan
ASTANA – Nurly Zhol, a new economic policy, presented by President Nursultan Nazarbayev at the Nov. 11 meeting of the Nur Otan Political Council emphasised the infrastructure development over the next five years. The changes will affect large public facilities, including the main transport hubs. The President gave instructions to allocate 29 billion tenge (US$160.2…
Presidential Visit Draws Attention to Mangistau Region’s Assets
During his working visit to the Mangistau Region on Oct. 1, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev had a meeting with entrepreneurs and members of the public sector where he noted the positive dynamics of the development of the region, drawing attention to the implemented infrastructure projects aimed at using the benefits of the local area. “On…
Astana Opera Singers Train with La Scala Instructors in Milan
Leading Astana Opera soloists Zhupar Gabdullina and Dina Khamzina recently traveled to the legendary Theatre La Scala in Milan to train with renowned La Scala instructors and to learn more about opera. From Sept. 22 to Sept. 26, the singers were rehearsing their roles as Aida and Amneris from John Verdi’s opera “Aida,” which will…
Pavlodar, Omsk Administrations Sign Cooperation Agreement
A delegation from Kazakhstan’s Pavlodar region headed by akim (governor) Kanat Bozumbayev recently paid a two-day visit to the Omsk region of Russia, resulting in the signing of a protocol on mutually-beneficial cooperation between the Omsk government and the Pavlodar akimat (administration). Business people of the two regions signed a number of contracts. Over the…
Oncology Service Achievements, Tasks Discussed at KRIOR
ALMATY – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister for human development Gulshara Abdykalikova and head of the Ministry of Health and Social Development Tamara Duyssenova made a working trip to the city Sept. 20 and toured the Kazakh Research Institute of Oncology and Radiology (KRIOR). Abdykalikova and Duyssenova met with the medical staff, discussed the problems of…
Chinese Troupe to Perform at Astana Opera
ASTANA – Artists from China will give a concert on the Astana Opera stage Sept. 25 within the Days of Chinese Culture in Kazakhstan. The programme will feature dances with elements of circus arts and songs performed by universal performers working in different genres, from original instrumental compositions to modern electronic music in conjunction with…
“Birzhan-Sara” to be Performed at Silk Road Festival
ASTANA – “Birzhan-Sara” by Mukan Tolebayev, will be performed as part of the Astana Opera’s new theatre season. The opera, which according to the company’s marketing research has become popular among young people, will be part of the Silk Road International Festival. Birzhan’s part will be presented by Akhmed Agadi, an outstanding tenor of our…
‘Tosca’ to Open Silk Road Festival
On Sept. 17, the Astana Opera will open the International Silk Road Festival with the timeless opera Tosca, by Giacomo Puccini. This is a big event for the Astana Opera and will be highlighted by renowned “Tosca” singer Anna Pirozzi (Italy,) famous tenor Massimo Giordano as Cavaradossi (Italy) and brilliant Italian opera singer Alberto Gazale…
Family Adopts, and Raises, 46 Children
PETROPAVLOVSK – Tamara and Anatoly Korolkovs are the founders of the Krokha children’s home that has existed for 25 years. The couple has three children of their own and 46 whom they have adopted. “It all started 25 years ago. After seeing the TV marathon from St. Petersburg dedicated to orphanages, my husband and I…
Eight Schools will be Opened by Year’s End
ASTANA – For the new school year, four new schools will open in Astana,” Kassymkhan Sengaziyev, deputy head of the Department of Education told Kazinform news agency. “All four schools are located on the left bank: two are in the Yessil district, two in the Almaty district. This will remove the overcrowding of schools and…
Astana Opera Searches for Young Talent
The Astana Opera recently announced it will accept applications from Aug. 1 to Aug. 30 for enrollment in its children’s studio. Some applicants will then perform for judges on Sept. 6-7. Children ages 7 to 16 years old are eligible for inclusion in the choir and orchestra and children from 8 to 10 years old…
Karaganda Region to Increase Coal Production
Akim (Governor) of Karaganda region Nurmukhambet Abdibekov recently held a meeting on progress in the coal industry. He talked about the industry’s future as well as goals officials are looking to achieve. “Currently, 11 mines, six coal mines and five small coal-mining enterprises are functioning in the region. Coal extraction has increased from 25.9 million…
Boxer Golovkin Gets Big Win at Madison Square Garden
Gennady Golovkin gained another victory in the big arena of Madison Square Garden, July 27, knocking out opponent Daniel Geale from Australia. The Kazakh boxer sent Geale to the showers with a technical knockout in the third round. Golovkinstarted the fight vehemently. In the first round Geale was on the ring floor sliding into the…
Shakarim Kudaiberdiyev’s Manuscripts Returned to Kazakhstan
ASTANA – After 80 years, the manuscripts of poet and thinker Shakarim Kudaiberdiyev were returned to Kazakhstan, according to channel 24.kz. Despite the fact that his name was only allowed to be heard again in the late 1980s, after years of neglect there were still many gaps in his biography. The miraculously-survived writings found in…
New Technology for Cancer, TB Treatment Leading to Earlier Diagnosis, Better Results
ASTANA – Journalists were shown a day in the life of oncology and tuberculosis specialists in Kazakhstan on a press tour organised by the Kazakhstan Scientific Research Institute (KazSRI) of Oncology and Radiology and the National Centre for Tuberculosis Problems (NCTP) on June 13, just before the National Day of Medical Workers. Advanced innovative technologies…
Officials Discuss Establishing Almaty and EEU Financial Centres
ASTANA – Prime Minister Karim Massimov of Kazakhstan held a government meeting on social and economic development in Kazakhstan on June 2. According to the report from the Prime Minister’s office, government officials discussed the establishment and operation of an Almaty regional financial centre. Chairman of the National Bank Kairat Kelimbetov also discussed the main…
National Academy of Choreography to Open in 2016 in EXPO Complex
ASTANA – Astana’s new National Academy of Choreography will open in April 2016, announced Minister of Culture of Kazakhstan Arystanbek Mukhamediuly at a Central Communications Service (CCS) media briefing on May 27. “Construction of the Kazakh National Academy of Choreography has already begun. It is being built on 10 hectares of land and is located…
National Museum to Open on Astana Day
ASTANA – Minister of Culture of Kazakhstan Arystanbek Mukhamediuly reported that the new National Museum in Astana will open on July 6, Astana Day, at a May 27 Central Communications Service (CCS) briefing. “I am very pleased to announce that on July 6, we will mark a very important event, the opening of one of…
Strategies to Reach Full Employment Discussed at World Anti-Crisis Conference in Astana
ASTANA – The hypothesis that the developed world may have to get used to perpetually low nominal interest rates and financial bubbles in order to reach full employment was among the maintopics discussed at the second World Anti-Crisis Conference “Regaining Confidence in Global Finance System. Breaking the Cycle of Financial Crisis.” The conference was part…
Kazakhstan to Become Official EXPO Flag Bearer in June
ASTANA – The official International Specialised Exhibition (BIE) flag will be transferred to Kazakhstan, which has been chosen to host EXPO 2017, during the BIE’s general assembly meeting in June. Chairman of the Board of EXPO 2017 Company Talgat Yermegiyayev made that announcement on May 21 during a special session of the 7th Astana Economic…
Kazakh Judokas Do Well in European Cup
Kazakh judo wrestler Zarina Raifova won the Open European Cup in the 78-kilogramme category, which was held May 17-18 in Orenburg, Russia. Raifova defeated Natalya Tuktagulova, Mariam Tovmasyan and Anna Pridannikova on her way to the title. Alexandra Podryadova won the competition’s bronze medal in the 48-kilogramme category by defeating Alana Lazarova in her final…
Golden Woman Burial in West Kazakhstan Recognised Unique
Remains of the Golden Woman in the West Kazakhstan region were recently recognised by scientists as the most ancient burial found in Kazakhstan. “Based on the results of laboratory studies, it was found that the burial relates to the 6th-5th century BC and is the oldest of the ‘golden’ burials found in Kazakhstan,” Aidar Batyrkhanov,…
