Culture

Cultural events are held in cultural institutions to promote the traditional foundations of Kazakh spirituality, strengthen the common values of Kazakh society, interethnic and interfaith harmony. In order to organize leisure activities for the population and their spiritual development, 1,060 events were held in cultural institutions in the 2nd quarter of 2026, with a total coverage of 135,400 people. The 1,060 events include: round tables - 72, educational hours - 70, information hours - 65, book exhibitions – 28, concert programs - 795, promotions - 30. In addition to cultural events for the leisure of citizens, there are club associations at each cultural institution funded from the local budget. In total, 54 circle associations and creative collectives work in urban cultural institutions in the city, the number of participants is 575 people.

Language development

In order to raise the status of the state language and expand the scope of its application, intellectual contests, literary quests, quizzes, expressive reading contests, a language festival have been organized, and systematic work has been carried out to bring advertising texts in line with legal requirements. In the first half of 2026, 7 major events were held.

A city literary quiz dedicated to the 160th anniversary of the birth of Alikhan Bukeikhanov, an outstanding figure of the Alash movement, was held among teachers of secondary schools. The festival "Kazakhstan kalai balakai" was held among pupils of preschool educational institutions of other nationalities? and among the students there is an intellectual game "Nauryz —birliktin bastauy". Within the framework of the National Book Day, celebrated on April 23, a competition "Competition of experts" was held, and on the Day of Workers of Culture and Art, celebrated on May 21, a quest game "Adamzattyn Abayy" was organized among cultural workers.

In order to bring the texts of outdoor advertising and visual information in line with the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan on languages, the campaign "Korkem zharnama- Korikti onir" was held in February and May.

Onomastics

In the Department of Culture and Language Development of the city of Semey, work on the organization of onomastic events, naming and renaming is under strict control and is carried out on an ongoing basis.When preparing proposals for the Republican Onomastic Commission on naming and renaming the constituent parts of cities of regional significance and settlements, the lists of "Historical figures", "Geographical names" and "Traditional names" are taken as the basis in accordance with current methodological recommendations.A special working group has been set up to systematically organize work in this area, ensure that proposals are in line with current legislation and coordinate onomastic measures. It includes representatives of relevant government agencies, specialized specialists, as well as experts in the field of history and linguistics. The Working Group carries out a preliminary review of proposals on onomastic issues, a comprehensive analysis of their historical, cultural and social significance, and ensures the validity of the decisions taken.In addition, the region is constantly monitoring the progress of onomastic work, monitoring the compliance of decisions made with legal requirements and the level of their implementation. The necessary measures are being taken in a timely manner for the identified shortcomings, as well as work is underway to further improve activities in the field of onomastics.In the future, work on the organization of onomastic events in the region will continue in accordance with current regulatory legal acts and methodological requirements, with increased control over their implementation.

Work on the preservation of historical and cultural monuments.

56 historical and cultural monuments are registered in the territory of the city of Semey. Of these, 10 objects are included in the "State List of Historical and Cultural Monuments of National significance", approved by Order of the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 318-NK dated July 11, 2025, and 46 objects are included in the "State List of Historical and Cultural Monuments of Local significance", approved by resolution of the Akimat of the Abai region No. 58 dated July 20. March 2023.

Of the 56 historical and cultural monuments, 36 are monuments of architecture and urban planning, 18 are works of monumental art, and 2 are ensembles and complexes.

In 2025, three urban planning and architectural sites were included in the state list of historical and cultural monuments of local significance: the Shakarim monument at the intersection of Shakarim Avenue and Kabanbai Batyr Street, as well as the monuments "Abai Uldaryman" and "Ustaz ben Shakirt".

In the spring of 2026, together with the specialists of the KGKP "Center for the Protection of Historical and Cultural Heritage of the Abai region", annual control surveys of historical and cultural monuments located in the territory of the city of Semey were conducted, as a result of which the relevant survey reports were issued. During the work, comments were sent to the balance holders about the need for restoration and restoration of the appearance of individual monuments.

In April, as part of the environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan", work was carried out on the improvement and cleaning of the territory of the mass grave of the Red Army soldiers who died in evacuation hospitals No. 3592 and No. 3593.

In June, simultaneously with the beautification of the square on the island of Beibitshilik, the exterior of the monument "Stronger than death ..." was updated.

Comprehensive restoration work is currently underway to restore the exterior of the Nevzorov family Museum (the former house of merchant Stepanov, 1870), as well as the building of the Women's Gymnasium (Veterinary Institute, 1873).

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Budget

06 сентября 2021

БЮДЖЕТНАЯ ПРОГРАММА 801 "Отдел занятости, социальных программ и регистрации актов гражданского состояния города Семей Восточно-Казахстанской области" на 2021-2023 годы

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26 мая 2021

Akimat of Semey city

BUDGET PROGRAM 801 "Department of Employment, Social Programs and Civil Registration of Semey City of East Kazakhstan region" for 2021-2023

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18 февраля 2021

Department of culture and language development

Budget program 455 of the State Institution "Department of Culture and Language Development of Semey city of East Kazakhstan region" for 2021-2023

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