Nas Daily creates video clip about Almaty, ‘apple capital’ of the world
The team of Nuseir Yassin, an Arab-Israeli vlogger, renowned for creating over 1,000 daily, one-minute-long videos on social media, visited Almaty to make a video about its symbol, an apple
The team of Nuseir Yassin, an Arab-Israeli vlogger, renowned for creating over 1,000 daily, one-minute-long videos on social media, visited Almaty to make a video about its symbol, an apple, Kazinform correspondent reports.
The video about apples is available on Nas Daily’s YouTube, Instagram and TikTok accounts with the total number of subscribers at over 60 million. The clip has already gained over 1 million views on Instagram.
Did you know that every apple in the world comes from just one country? And you’ll never guess which one because I am in the country of apples. The country that brought you every apple in the world… Welcome to Kazakhstan! It’s a country in central Asia. Everywhere I look I see apples! Apple paintings, apple statues, apple windows. And even a city named after apples. This is Almaty city and Almaty means ‘Father of apples’. Turns out, apples come from Kazakhstan! Yes! Science figured out that every apple in the world can be traced back here. This is where the apple seed evolved and became the modern day apple. So the next time you bite into a juicy, crunchy apple think of Kazakhstan," says one of the members of the Nas Daily team.
The mission of Nas Daily is to show its subscribers and viewers the most incredible people and places on planet Earth.
The Almaty city administration revealed that the video clip about the megapolis was created with the support of the Almaty tourism department and Visit Almaty tourist information center. In total, Nas Daily shot five video clips - four in Almaty and one in Astana - focusing on the culture, history and other aspects of life in Kazakhstan.
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Operaliya International Festival to Be Held in Astana
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The first summer month was marked by a significant cultural event: the famous Operaliya International Music Festival will be held at the Astana Opera with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It will open on June 20 at the opera house’s Grand Hall. The festival will last a month, featuring world opera and ballet masterpieces, such as Verdi’s Aida, as well as epic symphony concerts. Guest artists from Italy, Germany, Korea, Bulgaria, Mongolia and creative teams from Kazakhstan will take part in the events, Astana Opera press office reports.
As a reminder, the Operaliya festival of high classical art has been held in our country for more than 20 years. Thanks to this international festival, residents and guests of the capital annually have the opportunity to get acquainted with the art of outstanding opera singers, famous ballet soloists who come to Kazakhstan from world’s best opera houses.
The history of Operaliya dates back to the Kulyash Baiseitova National Opera and Ballet Theatre. An important goal of the festival was and still remains to familiarize the audience with the work of famous artists, as well as building cultural bridges with teams from different countries. This year celebrated soloists from five countries will come to our opera house. I am sure that this will be a true celebration of high art, created in honor of the completion of the Astana Opera’s tenth anniversary season. I invite all connoisseurs of musical theatre to our festival," Galym Akhmedyarov, the Astana Opera’s general director, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, said.
Thus, on June 16 and 17, Verdi’s famous opera Don Carlos will be presented to the residents and guests of the capital as part of the festival. Guest soloist - the renowned opera singer, People’s Artist of Armenia Barseg Tumanyan will perform the part of King Philip II of Spain. The Astana Opera Symphony Orchestra under the baton of the opera house’s principal conductor, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, laureate of the State Prize of Kazakhstan, the world-famous Maestro Alan Buribayev will take part in the performance.
On June 20, the opera house will meet its colleague from the capital on its stage - the Astana Ballet team, which is preparing to present Jiří Kylián’s Falling Angels to music by Steve Reich at the festival. On this day, art lovers will also have an opportunity to enjoy the performance of the Astana Opera Ballet Company, which will perform Jiří Kylián’s ballets Petite Mort and Sechs Tänze to Mozart’s music. Conductor - Arman Urazgaliyev.
The series of ballet performances will continue on June 23 with the production of Prokofiev’s Cinderella in Raimondo Rebeck’s choreography. On June 29 and 30, one of the main events of the festival will be the premiere of Rossini’s opera L’Italiana in Algeri. It should be noted that L’Italiana in Algeri is Rossini’s first major opera buffa. Music director and conductor of the production Ruslan Baimurzin, stage director Yerenbak Toikenov, vocal teacher Ala Simonishvili, costume designer Manana Gunia worked on the premiere. On the first day, Holder of the Order of Qurmet Ruslan Baimurzin will conduct the symphony orchestra. Along with the soloists of the opera company, orchestra and choir, the Astana Opera International Opera Academy attendees, as well as a guest star from Italy, mezzo-soprano Laura Verrecchia, will take the stage. On the second day of the performance, Italian Maestro Giuseppe Acquaviva will take the conductor’s stand.
The performances featuring famous foreign artists will not end there. On the contrary, the geography of the festival will expand even more. Thus, on July 5, a guest soloist from Italy Diego Cavazzin will perform Radamès in Verdi’s opera Aida. His Mongolian colleague Badral Chuluunbaatar will perform the role of Amonasro. On July 6, the audience will have the opportunity to see the Italian opera singer Isabelle de Paoli as the pharaoh’s daughter Amneris. These days, the opera house’s symphony orchestra is scheduled to perform under the baton of Bulgarian conductor Dian Tchobanov and the Astana Opera’s conductor, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Abzal Mukhitdin.
On July 9, the opera house will present to the audience a chamber music concert with the unusual title The Twelve Seasons. The program will include works by Antonio Vivaldi, Astor Piazzolla and Efrem Podgaits, dedicated to different, but equally beautiful seasons. Soloists - the internationally acclaimed violinist Alexei Lundin, the principal first violin of the Astana Opera Symphony Orchestra, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Bagdat Abilkhanov and the opera house’s Chamber Orchestra conducted by Abzal Mukhitdin will perform at the concert.
On July 12 and 13, as part of Operaliya, the viewers will be able to appreciate the world classical masterpiece - Puccini’s opera Turandot. On the second performance day, South Korean singer Sejoon An will perform one of the main parts in the opera - Calaf. For two evenings, the world-famous maestro Alan Buribayev will cut a brilliant figure at the conductor’s stand.
On July 16, the outstanding conductor will present a symphonic music concert at the opera house’s Grand Hall. Certainly, such a large-scale musical evening will be a worthy conclusion to the Astana Opera’s tenth anniversary season. The program will feature Symphony No. 1 by Gustav Mahler and a symphonic suite on the themes from the opera Qurmanghazy by Akhmet Zhubanov and Gaziza Zhubanova. At the invitation of Alan Buribayev, one of the most famous cellists in the world Jing Zhao will perform Antonin Dvořák’s Cello Concerto in B minor at the concert.
It is important to emphasize that performances for a children’s audience will be shown within the framework of the festival. One of them is Tleugazy Beissembek’s musical fairytale Samuryq Kelgen Tan, where the pupils of the children’s studio will perform the main parts. The festival program also includes performances by striking musicians on Kazakh national instruments.
We remind you that the festival will be held with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Shugyla Adepkhan and Bakhtiyar Adamzhan Became Artists of the Year
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Stars of the Astana Opera became the laureates of the Ticketon cultural award in the “Ballerina of the Year” and “Ballet Dancer” nominations in the “Theatre” category. The award ceremony of the VI annual Ticketon Awards took place on June 4 at the Abai Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre in Almaty, Astana Opera press office reports.
In a festive atmosphere, the winners of 33 nominations were awarded, and the audience congratulated the laureates with loud applause and enjoyed a bright concert program. Nearly 800 people attended the ceremony. On this day, along with the capital’s artists, other prominent figures, theatre and film actors, heads of theatres, cinemas, bloggers and athletes were also present on the red carpet at Abai Opera House.
The most talented figures of culture, art, sports and public life of Kazakhstan, which included world-famous ballet dancers Shugyla Adepkhan and Bakhtiyar Adamzhan, were selected through a popular vote, which was held from February 21 to March 7 at award.ticketon.kz. In total, 89,760 votes were received for more than 300 candidates in 33 nominations. The total number of votes has almost doubled compared to last year. Residents from all cities of Kazakhstan took an active part in the voting.
As a reminder, the Ticketon cultural award is an annual event aimed at highlighting the achievements and supporting gifted individuals in the field of modern culture, art, sports and public life of the country.
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Measures taken not enough - Alikhan Smailov on ensuring safety at water basins
The issue of safety on the water basins in summer period was considered at the Government session under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov, primeminister.kz reports.
Minister for Emergency Situations Yuri Ilyin reported that to date 487 authorized places for swimming in the Republic, of which 149 are communal and 338 are private beaches. However, local executive bodies need to increase the number of official and equipped places for swimming by at least 15-20% in order to have a safe summer period.
Over the last three years more than one thousand people drowned in the country. At the same time last year the number of drowned people declined by 43%. The main reasons for the death of people on the waters are swimming in unequipped places, leaving children without adult supervision, swimming while intoxicated and underestimating their own strength.
To ensure the safety of people in the water the Ministry of Emergency Situations, together with the police departments and akimats carried out a range of organizational and practical measures. In particular, it organized more than 45 thousand raids and patrols, during which 480 offenders were brought to administrative responsibility. In addition, at safe children's beaches, in stationary and frame-module pools lifeguards of the Ministry for Emergency Situations together with the akimats teach children the skills of swimming.
As Minister of Internal Affairs Marat Akhmetzhanov noted, with the onset of the summer season in places of mass recreation of citizens the density of foot police detachments is increased. Instructions on rules of safe behavior of children in public, recreational areas and ponds were sent to all educational organizations. At the same time, car patrols operating near the ponds are equipped with all the necessary tools to help drowning people with life saving wheels, vests, ropes, etc.
He added that only since the beginning of the year, patrolmen rescued 9 drowning citizens. Just the day before, police officers in Kyzylorda region rescued a local university student drowning in a canal.
I want to commend the act of Major Yerzhan Abdramanov for saving a drowning man. Such people should be encouraged and set as an example for others," the Prime Minister said.
Minister of Education Gani Beisembayev informed of ensuring safety of children in out-of-town camps, Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development Marat Karabayev informed of control of operation of small size vessels, including in places of mass water recreation.
Akims of Aktobe region Yeraly Tugzhanov, of Almaty region Marat Sultangaziyev, and of Turkestan region Darkhan Satybaldy reported on measures taken in regions.
Prime Minister said that this year "Kazgidromet" predicts a hot summer, especially in the west, east and south of the country. Accordingly, an increase in the number of holidaymakers at water bodies is expected.
Summer has just begun, and the number of deaths in bodies of water is already increasing. Only for the first day of summer in the summary of the Ministry of Emergency Situations was 4 people drowned. The day before yesterday there were 9 cases in one day. Yesterday there were 4 more. And all drowned in prohibited areas. It is really a serious problem," Alikhan Smailov said.
However, work on preparation for the swimming season continues: the regions are equipped with official places for swimming, new beaches are built, and preventive work on water safety is carried out.
Head of the Government added that about 300 people drown annually in the country, about 100 of them are children. This indicates that the measures taken are not enough.
In Abay, Zhetisu and Ulytau regions, no official places for swimming have been established so far. And in Kyzylorda region, only four bathing places have been identified for the entire region. In Almaty region, many private beaches on the banks of the Kapshagai reservoir are not registered as official places for bathing," the Prime Minister listed.
In this regard, regional akimats together with the Ministry of Emergency Situations were instructed to intensify work on the establishment of safe places for people to swim with informing the population about it.
Head of the Government also noted that the main preventive work is carried out only in cities and regional centers. In rural areas it is practically not carried out.
Therefore, 60-70% of people, who have drowned, fall on the villages. It is necessary to work extensively in this direction. The population should be informed about the basic safety rules on the waters, first aid for a drowning person, and information on the availability of equipped and dangerous places for bathing," Alikhan Smailov said.
In addition, the Prime Minister pointed out that the irrigation canals in the southern regions are also a danger to people: most canals and ditches have no fences.
Children suffer from this in the first place. Especially many cases of their deaths in canals are registered annually in Almaty, Zhambyl, Kyzylorda and Turkestan regions. As a positive experience, I would like to give an example of Turkestan Oblast, where special devices are being installed that allow one to get out of the canal independently in case of falling. Akimats of the regions need to study this experience and work on the issue of safety on canals and ditches," Alikhan Smailov said.
At the same time, the Prime Minister added that the majority of those who drowned were in a state of alcoholic intoxication. That's about 70% of cases. In this regard, departments of internal affairs bodies together with government agencies need to organize the appropriate work. In particular, by warnings and administrative measures to suppress the consumption of alcoholic beverages near water bodies.
For this purpose it is necessary to intensify patrolling of recreation areas by the water, especially at weekends and on public holidays," Head of the Government stressed.
He also commented on the case of electrocution of a child in a fountain in Pavlodar region.
Of course, bathing in fountains is generally prohibited. Sanitary doctors constantly remind about the danger of this. However, children still go swimming in the fountains. All the akimats need to check the safe operation of fountains, as well as tighten control and not allow swimming in them. The Ministry of Internal Affairs should get involved in this work," Alikhan Smailov stressed.
In conclusion, he ordered to take measures to control the operation of small vessels.
There have been a lot of cases of people boating on malfunctioning vessels, which ended tragically. We need strict control in this matter," Alikhan Smailov said.
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Sowing season 2023: Kazakhstan increases potato, sugar beet and rice crops
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The preliminary results of the spring field work were considered at the government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov, primeminister.kz reports.
As noted by the Minister of Agriculture Yerbol Karashukeyev, this year the total sowing area amounted to 23.4 million hectares, which is 68.6 thousand hectares more than the level of 2022, including the area of spring crops reached 20.9 million hectares.
Thus, grain crops were sown on an area of 15.6 million hectares, 3.3 million hectares of oilseeds, cotton on 111.4 thousand hectares, rice on 97.3 thousand hectares. Potatoes sowing is completed completely, the area of sowing was increased by 6.7 thousand hectares up to 197.5 thousand hectares. The area of sugar beet was brought to 19 thousand hectares, which is by 7,4 thousand hectares more than the level of 2022, sowing is completed.
In order to coordinate all the issues related to carrying out spring field works, providing agricultural producers with seeds, agrochemicals, machinery and financing, the Republican Operational Headquarters is functioning.
At present the issue of providing agrarians with cheaper diesel fuel for carrying out harvesting campaign is also worked out. For the first time formation of necessary volumes and realization of diesel fuel will be carried out in electronic form on the basis of the module in the State information system of subsidizing. More than 28.5 thousand applications for 368.2 tons of fuel have already been submitted through it. The Ministry of Agriculture is forming a total application, which will be sent to the Ministry of Energy to prepare a schedule of shipments.
Minister of Energy Almassadam Satkaliyev informed on measures taken to provide farmers with fuel during the spring field campaign. Akims of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov, North Kazakhstan region Aidarbek Saparov and Akmola region Yermek Marzhikpayev also reported on activities in major grain-producing regions.
The Prime Minister stressed that today the sowing season is completed even in the northern regions. The Government has solved all issues of financial and logistical support of the campaign. So, budget crediting of 140 billion tenge and forward purchase of products in the amount of 21 billion tenge are envisaged. Agrarians were given commodity credit for 522 thousand tons of grain.
Work has been done with domestic producers of mineral fertilizers. For their subsidizing from local budgets 31 billion tenge. Also for a year a deferment on the digitization of fields was provided to avoid problems with the provision of these subsidies. I want to emphasize that this year the system of state support for agriculture has remained virtually unchanged," Alikhan Smailov said.
According to him, Kazakhstan traditionally fully meets its own needs for grain every year, as well as supplying for export. In particular, this year the shipment of wheat to China began.
Even in case of bad weather, domestic demand is almost two times less than the volume of the lowest harvest. This allows us to ensure food security of Kazakhstan," Alikhan Smailov emphasized.
He added that the Ministry of Agriculture together with regional akimats should ensure that farmers comply with agricultural technologies.
Regional akims should take control of chemical treatment of fields against weeds and pests. We must also approve the list and standards of subsidies for these plant protection measures," Prime Minister pointed out.
In conclusion, Prime Minister noted the need to ensure the fulfillment of the obligations of agricultural producers for the timely delivery to "Prodkorporatsiya" the claimed amount of wheat and to take measures to digitize fields in accordance with the title documents by the end of the year.
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Bakhty-Ayagoz new railway to increase cargo turnover between Kazakhstan and China
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A new 270 km long railway Bakhty-Ayagoz will be laid in 2024-2025 to expand transport corridors. The railway scheme is being developed jointly with the Government and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC," Abai region Governor Nurlan Urankhayev revealed at today’s briefing.
The authorities have already allotted the land for the railway construction.
The new railway will help increase rail traffic between Kazakhstan and China by up to 20 million tons a year.
Besides, the governor told those present about the safe drinking water provision efforts. 54 projects worth 17 billion tenge will be developed in the region to provide locals with drinking water. 19 water supply network construction projects will be implemented in 2024-2025.
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A Brilliant Evening of Tolegen Mukhamejanov’s Music Will Bring Together Prominent Guests
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He is called the most successful modern Kazakh composer, and he is equally loved by the older and younger generations of music lovers. His music is so widely performed that it is often confused with folk music. All this is about the Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, laureate of the State Prize of Kazakhstan Tolegen Mukhamejanov. The Maestro’s recital Qus Zholy will be held on June 10 at the Astana Opera with the support of the Astana Akimat, Astana Opera press office reports.
Renowned musical figures - People’s Artists of Kazakhstan Alibek Dnishev, Roza Rymbayeva, Aiman Mussakhajayeva, Nurzhamal Ussenbayeva, Honored Workers of Kazakhstan Azamat Zheltyrguzov, Marzhan Arapbayeva, Zhubanysh Zheksen, Nurlan Onerbayev, Baurzhan Issayev, Alisher Karimov, international competitions laureates Erzhan Kulibaev, Rukhiya Baidukenova, Renat Maltsagov, as well as the "Gentlemen" ensemble and others will take the stage on this significant day.
The artists will perform famous lyrical songs, instrumental compositions and other works written by the Maestro Tolegen Mukhamejanov, accompanied by the Astana Opera Symphony Orchestra, the Presidential Orchestra and the Astana Variety Symphony Orchestra. The Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Abzal Mukhitdin and Darkhan Rakhimgaliyev will be conducting.
Through the compositions that will be performed at the upcoming recital, I will reveal different facets of my soul, including the most intimate ones. Therefore, the works that will be presented, first of all, speak about me as a person," Tolegen Mukhamejanov shared.
The famous composer began writing music at the age of 12, and the first piece of music was a love song. After 63 years, the wealth of his creative work includes symphonies, operas, musical comedies, string quartets, symphonic pieces, vocal cycles, art songs, songs, music for cinema and theatre.
The personality of Tolegen Mukhamejanov is really multifaceted: he realized himself not only in the art of music, but also worked in high positions with great success. He was a deputy akim of the city of Astana, a deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and in 2007 was appointed a deputy of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan. At the same time, Tolegen Mukhamejanov always engaged in creative work. In parallel with his state activities, he wrote poems that are read today in all corners of the globe. The basis of his multifaceted talent is a philosophical understanding of life. As a cultural figure, he invariably advocates spiritual values, organically fitting into the context of modern realities.
The opportunity to feel the truly attractive power of the work of the Kazakh composer will be presented on June 10 at 6 pm at the Astana Opera Grand Hall. It is important to note that the grand musical evening will be held as part of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the capital.
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The Ministry of Trade and Integration and Al-Farabi Kazakh National University agreed to implement scientific developments
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Vice-Minister of Trade and Integration Kairat Torebayev and Chairman of the Board - Rector of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Zhanseit Tuimebayev discussed cooperation in promoting scientific projects that have been commercialized, as well as training specialists in the field of international trade. In the development of the agreements, the parties signed a memorandum of cooperation, press service of the Ministry of Trade and Integration reports.
As explained by Kairat Torebayev, the document provides for joint implementation of innovative projects, exchange of information on the development of non-primary exports, training of small and medium-sized businesses to enter foreign markets.
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is one of the country's leading universities in the field of science and technology. Our joint efforts will be aimed at promoting innovative products through QazTrade and Kazakhexport tools. This includes participation in trade and economic missions, a program to bring to the largest electronic trading platforms, as well as reimbursement of part of the costs of certification. One of the main priorities of cooperation will be training within the framework of QazTradeAcademy. We will teach both students and startups the rules for entering international markets", - the Vice Minister of Trade and Integration said.
In turn, Zhanseit Tuimebayev presented the scientific infrastructure of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and spoke about promising scientific projects prepared within the walls of the university.
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University has more than 100 innovative projects developed by scientists. Now we are working on the commercialization of these scientific projects. The joint initiative will be aimed at further development of the university scientists' developments. The results of university science should benefit the country's economy and society as a whole", - said the rector of the university.
Within the framework of the meeting, representatives of the Ministry of Trade and Integration visited the Research center of Medicinal Plants of the University, the Center for Procedural Innovations and the al-Farabi Library, where scientific projects of university scientists were presented.
According to the head of the educational platform of QazTrade Academy Ainur Amirbekova, one of the main areas of cooperation between QazTrade and the University is training within the framework of QazTrade Academy (www.qaztradeacademy.kz ).
We plan to develop new training programs for small and medium-sized businesses in the field of export and international trade. In addition, we will train specialists in the field of trade and introduce our training programs into the University curriculum. Our active work with universities and innovation centers is aimed at supporting the export of innovations in Kazakhstan. For example, we recently conducted trainings for startups of KBTU innovative projects on the curriculum developed jointly with the International Trade Center within the framework of the "Ready4Trade Central Asia" project. We are also cooperating with Astana Hub to implement our programs and joint training of Astana Hub residents and exporters of Kazakhstan", -Ainur Amirbekova said.
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Video in support of Dimash’s composition ‘Omir’ broadcasted in Times Square
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On June 3, one of the largest and most famous LED screens in New York’s Times Square launched a video in support of Dimash Qudaibergen’s new music video ‘Omir’ and his upcoming solo concert in Malaysia, cites Dimashnews.com reports.
The broadcast of the three videos was organized by the Kazakh artist’s official fan club Dimash Official Fanclub. During the day the videos will be broadcasted on an LED screen every 20 minutes.
To note, Dimash Qudaibergen’s first solo concert in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, will take place on June 24.
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