Sergey Gromov appointed Vice Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources
By a decree of the Government, Sergey Gromov was appointed the Vice Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
By a decree of the Government, Sergey Gromov was appointed the Vice Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the PM’s press service informs.
Sergey Gromov was born in 1959 in Taldykorgan region.
In 1981, he graduated from the Dzhambul Irrigation and Construction Institute with a degree in irrigation and drainage. In 1991, he obtained a diploma in the Theory of Socio-Political Relations from the Almaty Institute of Political Science and Management, and in 2002 — from the Aulie-Ata University with a diploma in Law.
He began his career in 1981 as a Lecturer at the Dzhambul Irrigation and Construction Institute.
Since 1998, he has been working in public service. Over the years, he worked as Governor of a municipality, First Deputy Governor of the South Kazakhstan region, and State Inspector of the Presidential Administration.
From 2007 to 2011, he was Chief of Staff, Deputy Chairman and Secretary of Nur Otan People’s Democratic Party.
From September 2011 to 2013, he was the Vice Minister of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
From August 2013 to January 2016, he was a member of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan of the 5th convocation, member of the Committee for Foreign Relations, Defense and Security.
From January 2016, he has been Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Source: Kazinform News Agency
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.
relevant news
Additional Almaty-Tashkent direct flight to be launched
Uzbekstan's Qanot Sharq Airlines has launched direct regular flights from Tashkent to Almaty, Qazinform News Agency reports.
The inaugural flight was welcomed at the Almaty International Airport with a traditional "water salute" and the first passengers were treated to sweets right at the gate.
Flights are operated three times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, via Airbus A321neo aircraft, with a flight time of 1.5 hours.
Launch of the direct flight will further promote business relations, tourism, and cultural ties, strengthening Kazakh-Uzbek cooperation," the airport’s press service stated.
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.
Water level up in Sharlyk River of N Kazakhstan region
Images | gov.kz
In the North Kazakhstan region, water levels in some rivers are rising by several meters per day, although there is currently no threat of flooding, Qazinform News Agency reports.
According to the regional branch of Kazhydromet, over the past 24 hours the water level in the Sharlyk River rose by 153 cm near the village of Ruzaevka and by 93 cm near Andreyevka, while the Akkanburlyk River increased by 128 cm near Vozvyshenka. Water levels are also gradually rising in the Babykburlyk, Imanburlyk, and Mukyr rivers.
Over the past day, the Esil River rose by 76 cm near the village of Shoptikol, by 57 cm near Druzhba, and by 33 cm in Toksan bi.
At the Sergeyevskoye reservoir, the water level increased by 8 cm over the past 24 hours. The reservoir is currently 97.5% full.
According to weather forecasts, warm conditions will persist in the coming days. Tomorrow, temperatures in the southern parts of the region are expected to reach up to +20°C.
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.
From icy north to arid south: Sunday weather alerts issued across Kazakhstan
Much of Kazakhstan will experience dry weather on March 29. However, rain and thunderstorms are predicted in the west and south of the country, Qazinform News Agency has learned from Kazhydromet Weather Service.
Patchy fog is expected nationwide.
The northern regions will see black ice. Winds will strengthen in the west, south, and center, with dust storms in the southwest and south.
Besides, there is a high fire risk in the eastern part of the Kyzylorda region, the western part of the Turkistan region, and the southern part of the Zhetisu region.
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.
Vast anticyclone brings dry skies to much of Kazakhstan
Under the influence of a dominant anticyclone, no precipitation is expected in most of Kazakhstan on Saturday, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing Kazhydromet National Weather Service.
However, atmospheric fronts will cause rain (at times heavy) and thunderstorms in the west of the country.
Fog is expected throughout the country. There will be black ice in the northern part of Kazakhstan. Strong winds are expected in the western, southern, eastern, and central regions. Furthermore, the west and south will see dust storms.
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.
Kazakhstani students in Izmir celebrated Nauryz
Images | gov.kz
The international spring festival "Bahar" dedicated to the Turkic New Year Nauryz was held in Izmir Central park, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
The event was organized by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality in cooperation with the Consulate General of the Kazakhstan. Students and residents of Izmir from Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan took part in the festival. The festival became an important platform for promoting cultural and humanitarian cooperation and strengthening ties among representatives of Turkic peoples.
The Kazakh pavilion attracted visitors with the sound of the dombra and traditional national delicacies prepared by activists of the student association "Izmir Qazaq Jastary".
The holding of the "Bahar" festival contributed to the further strengthening of cultural ties, the development of public diplomacy, and the promotion of the national traditions of the Republic of Kazakhstan abroad.
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.
During the Nauryz Celebrations, Europeans are Discovering Kazakhstan More Closely
Images | gov.kz
The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Croatia, in cooperation with Honorary Consulates, organized the educational photo exhibitions titled "What Do You Know About the Country of the Great Steppe?" in the country’s major tourist cities - Split, Dubrovnik and Opatija, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
As part of the events dedicated to the celebration of Nauryz, thematic display posters featuring information about Kazakhstan were placed in the main streets and public spaces of the cities.
Residents and visitors of Croatia have the opportunity to explore visual materials presenting interesting and lesser-known facts about Kazakhstan that spark curiosity and interest, such as: Almaty is the birthplace of apples; Kazakhstan is the homeland of tulips; Baikonur is the world’s first cosmodrome, etc.
The photo exhibition in Split is being held from 19 to 28 March 2026, in Dubrovnik from 22 March to 10 April 2026, and in Opatija from 22 March to 5 April 2026.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties between our countries, as well as developing bilateral cooperation.
Particular attention is being paid to promoting Kazakhstan as an attractive destination for international tourism, highlighting its tourism potential, and fostering sustained interest among foreign audiences.
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.