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Due to snowfall expected in the coming days and a drop in temperatures, Almaty’s municipal services have switched to an enhanced operating mode. This was reported by representatives of the city’s Department for the Development of коммунal Infrastructure and the Housing Inspectorate.
According to Kazhydromet, snowfall in Almaty that began on the night of January 15–16 will continue until the evening of January 17. On January 16, nighttime and daytime air temperatures will be around –5 to –7°C. On January 17, nighttime temperatures will drop to –11 to –13°C, with daytime temperatures remaining at approximately –7 to –9°C.
In this regard, starting from January 15, all municipal services in the city have been put on an enhanced work regime. Around-the-clock duty shifts have been organized at production bases for drivers, machine operators, and road maintenance workers.
To prevent icy conditions, 210 sand-spreading vehicles will be placed on standby in areas where special equipment is deployed before snowfall. In addition, liquid de-icing reagents will be applied in advance on major arterial roads.
A total of 1,030 units of special equipment will be operating around the clock, along with 200 additional units from private organizations and 2,710 road maintenance workers. For cleaning courtyard areas, 1,790 workers and 256 units of special equipment will be involved.
Moreover, 75 rapid-response teams will continuously monitor road conditions in hazardous sections, on slopes and elevations, as well as on access roads to interchanges, in order to prevent and promptly eliminate icy conditions.
In addition, Almaty’s Rescue Service will organize round-the-clock duty, deploying 16 units of special equipment and 50 personnel. The city’s Department for Emergency Situations will also be on duty with 53 units of special equipment and 244 staff members.
District akimats will introduce round-the-clock duty to monitor the execution of ongoing works.
Due to the sharp drop in temperatures, the formation of icy conditions, compaction of snow on roads, and icing on sidewalks, residents are urged to observe safety precautions. Drivers are advised to reduce speed, increase the distance between vehicles, and avoid sudden maneuvers.
Drivers with little experience are recommended to temporarily refrain from using private vehicles and to use public transport instead. Pedestrians are advised to exercise caution on sidewalks and near multi-story buildings, as there is a risk of snow falling from roofs.
A meeting with the chairpersons of Housing Maintenance Cooperatives (KSK) and Associations of Property Owners (OSI) was held at the Akimat of the Almalinsky District to discuss issues related to housing relations, residential property management, urban improvement, and safety.
The meeting was attended by Member of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Erlan Dauletovich Stambekov, Deputy Head of the Department of Communal Infrastructure Zhandos Maratovich Kaiyrkhanov, Head of the Public Security Department of the Almalinsky District Police Saadulla Siyazkhanov, as well as representatives of KSK, OSI, and local residents.
On January 12, 2026, as part of a regular on-site inspection, officers of the Almalinsky District Police Department, together with the Akimat Office of the Almalinsky District of Almaty, carried out activities aimed at preventing illegal street trading within the area bounded by Tole bi, Turkebayev, Karasai Batyr, and Prokofyev streets.
As a result of the inspection, cases of illegal trading were identified. Individuals engaged in trading in unauthorized locations were issued warnings, and 15 administrative protocols were drawn up.
This issue remains under constant control of the Akimat Office of the Almalinsky District and the Almalinsky District Police Department.
Almaty Zoo has launched an environmental campaign to collect used natural New Year’s trees.
This initiative gives greenery a “second life” and helps improve animal welfare.
After the New Year holidays, city residents are encouraged not to throw away live Christmas trees, but to bring them to the Almaty Zoo. The collected trees will be placed in animal enclosures and used to enrich their living environment.
The trees will be used in the enclosures of deer, roe deer, yaks, wild boars, and other animals. Animals show great interest in new objects: they sniff the trees, taste them, pull at them, jump around, rub against the branches, and play with the bark. This stimulates their physical activity, reduces stress, and adds variety to their daily routine.
This campaign is not only an environmental initiative, but also an educational effort that encourages people to treat nature with care and practice conscious consumption.
Tree drop-off location:
Service entrance of Almaty Zoo
64 Ormanov Street, Almaty
Collection period: January 8–18
Only natural, live trees are accepted
Contact phone: +7 (701) 676-85-85
Almaty Zoo invites city residents and guests to take part in the campaign and contribute to the protection of animals and the environment.
As part of the campaign, employees of the Almaly district Emergency Management Department carried out explanatory work among the population on the rules of operation of electric scooters, including:
• How to charge batteries properly;
• Which chargers are allowed to use;
• why not leave the scooter charging at night or in direct sunlight;
• How to identify faults and avoid fire.
In addition, the staff visited stores selling electric scooters and held preventive conversations with sellers and staff on fire safety issues, reminding them of the importance of informing customers about the basic rules of safe operation.
The purpose of these events is to raise awareness among citizens and reduce the risk of fires associated with improper operation of electric scooters.
In Almaty, near the theater named after Musrepova will have a new square with interactive lights and swings
Akim of Almaty inspected projects under the "Budget of Public Participation" program in Almaly district
During a working tour of Almaly district, Akim of Almaty Darkhan Satybaldy visited the park named after him. Imanova, where the current repairs are being carried out. New paving stones have already been laid, outdoor furniture has been updated, and a pergola has been installed. At the request of residents, a playground and a dog-walking area were set up here last year.
Nearby there is a park adjacent to the Musrepov Young Spectator Theater. The mayor of the megalopolis got acquainted with its condition – a major renovation is planned here. Architect Nelly Lapteva presented to the head of the city a project for future landscaping. It includes modern lighting, the installation of a playground, pergolas with swings, as well as the reconstruction of existing recreation areas.
During the presentation, the mayor stressed that it is important to link the landscaping of the space with the theatrical theme, by analogy with the design of the territory of the Kazakh National Drama Theater named after M. Auezov.
In turn, the architect noted that this approach is already embedded in the concept: the lighting will not only be functional, but interactive, with elements of play for a children's audience. For example, light structures will react to movement, and when approaching, they will light up, creating the effect of moving objects.
At the end of the detour, the mayor inspected the courtyard along Gogol Street, where the infrastructure is being updated as part of the "Budget of National Participation" program. Darkhan Satybaldy talked with the residents and asked their opinion on the progress of the work. The residents of Almaty noted that their proposals were taken into account, and the quality of landscaping meets expectations.
Akim of Almaty Darkhan Satybaldy got acquainted with the progress of landscaping of the Sayran reservoir during a working tour of the Almaly district.
The project provides for the creation of 2.5 km of a boardwalk, a beach area, children's and sports grounds, bike and skate parks. There will also be sanitary zones, police and rescue stations.
The head of the city was informed that, on his instructions, work had been carried out to ensure the accessibility of the urban environment. Work has been carried out on the section of Tole bi Street to organize access from the embankment to the sidewalk, and a ramp is also provided from Abai Street. An elevator for low-mobility groups of the population is planned to be installed on the steepest section of the stairs from Zhubanov Street. In addition, an asphalt ramp for strollers is being built on the side of Varlamov Street in a free area, without affecting the green spaces.
"If we implement something new, we need to immediately think about it for 10-20 years ahead, so that the project does not lose its attractiveness for many years. If you leave everything as it is, you'll have to redo everything after a while. It should have its own unique atmosphere for residents and visitors of the city. Therefore, all work on the reconstruction and improvement of Sayran must meet the highest requirements," the mayor said.
In the course of the work, the need for additional engineering and landscape solutions was revealed. This will improve the quality of the project, but will require more time to complete the renovation.
Earlier, the mayor made a number of comments on this project. In particular, the contractor, Pavlodar River Port JSC, was instructed to strengthen control over the quality of work. Akim paid special attention to ensuring an inclusive environment.
The UNESCO headquarters hosted the grand opening of the exhibition "The Origins of Inspiration: The Legacy of Nurgisa Tlendiev", dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. The exhibition became an international recognition of Nurgisa Tlendiev, a composer, conductor, Halyk kaharmany and a legend of Kazakh music, whose name is forever inscribed in the Golden Fund of not only Kazakh, but also world culture.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Nurgisa Tlendiev's birth. This significant date is included in the UNESCO Calendar of Commemorations.
The exhibition features about 70 unique exhibits from the funds of the Almaty City Museum Association: rare manuscripts, scores, personal belongings, as well as the legendary "Dariga Dombira", presented to the composer by Akhmet Zhubanov, the one who first saw the talent in young Nurgis and recommended his mother to send her son to a music college.
"When we entered the hall and I saw the exhibits, a shudder ran through my body. It was very exciting. I'm filled with pride. I am grateful to the Akimat of Almaty and UNESCO. My father was incredibly simple and human. As simple as it is ingenious. Everything he created was born out of a deep love for the Kazakh people and his native land. Dad mostly wrote music at night. He wrote down the works manually, like letters, with an ordinary pen, on large score sheets. He had absolute pitch, so precise that he didn't have to check how it would sound on instruments. The music was already perfect in his head. All that remained was to have time to transfer it to paper," recalls his daughter, the artistic director and chief conductor of the folklore and ethnographic orchestra "Otyrar Sazy" Dinzukhra Tlendieva.
Among the guests of the opening ceremony were ambassadors and diplomats of UNESCO member countries, representatives of the Organization's Secretariat, residents and guests of Paris, as well as compatriots living in France. The exhibition is open to the general public at UNESCO headquarters until June 19, 2025.
"Nurgisa Tlendiev's music has played an important role in shaping modern Kazakh identity. He relied on the spiritual memory of his people, remaining open to modernity. His work reflects what we value in all cultures: the power of combining different elements. One note can be beautiful, but only the combination of many notes creates harmony. It's the same in the world: by respecting different voices, we can build something truly meaningful. This idea is at the heart of UNESCO's mandate to strengthen peace through dialogue and cooperation between cultures," said UNESCO Deputy Director General for Culture Ernesto Ottone.
The exhibition includes national musical instruments of the Kazakh and other Turkic-speaking peoples. It consists of six thematic sections, each of which reveals a different aspect of cultural heritage: from the sources of inspiration to the broad context of the Kazakh musical tradition.
"This event is not just a tribute to the great master, but also a testimony to the living tradition of Kazakh and Turkic music, which continues to develop, including thanks to the legacy he left behind," said Askar Abdrakhmanov, Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to UNESCO.
The exhibition is organized by the Association of Museums of Almaty with the support of the Akimat of Almaty and the Permanent Mission of Kazakhstan to UNESCO in Paris and the Foundation for Turkic Culture and Heritage. The project is aimed at popularizing the musical heritage of the Kazakh people in the international arena and provides a rare opportunity to get acquainted with the work of the legendary founder of the orchestra "Otyrar Sazy".
"Nurgisa Tlendiev is an outstanding composer whose work covers the genres of song, kuya, romance, poem, opera, ballet and cantata. There is a memorial museum in Almaty, the apartment of the composer Nurgisa Tlendiev, as well as a monument in his honor. Today we presented a large-scale exhibition at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, which is a manifestation of the deep respect of the world community for the cultural heritage of our people and the personality of Nurgisa Tlendiev. Also, by the end of the year, the Alatau Theater of Traditional Art will present a performance dedicated to the composer in Almaty. We are implementing an extensive program dedicated to the 100th anniversary of his birth," said Altynai Alimkhanova, Head of the Department of Historical and Cultural Heritage of the Almaty Department of Culture.
Nurgisa Tlendiev is one of the greatest figures of Kazakh musical culture, the author of more than 500 works that have become part of the golden fund of national art. He has written music for more than 50 dramatic performances and about 20 feature films. At the age of 12, he was already appointed concertmaster of the orchestra, and at 14 he assisted the chief conductor of the orchestra, learning from the experience of Nausha Bokeikhanov, a student of Salauatkerei.
Despite his age, Tlendiev went to the front in 1943. After returning, he graduated from the Department of Folk Instruments at the Kurmangazy Kazakh State Conservatory. Then he went to Moscow and continued his studies at the local conservatory, becoming the first Kazakh at the school.
"The Association of Museums of Almaty takes an active part in the social and cultural life of Kazakhstan. With the support of the Akimat, we have held a number of exhibitions in countries such as South Korea, Turkey, Hungary, Serbia, Italy, Austria and the Czech Republic. It was also held in France for the first time, and this time our exhibition is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Nurgisa Tlendiev's birth, which we are all very proud of. It is a great honor and the result of a lot of hard work. In Almaty, we are re-exhibiting the Tdendiev Museum, organizing various thematic events, striving to make his legacy closer to new generations. We believe that the maestro's music and history are capable of uniting cultures and inspiring hearts – both in Kazakhstan and far beyond its borders," said Lyazzat Sagyndykova, Director of the Almaty City Museum Association.
During his career, Nurgisa Tlendiev was the chief conductor of the Kazakh Opera and Ballet Theater named after Abai, the Kazakh State Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments named after Kurmangazy and the orchestra of folk Instruments "Otyrar Sazy" organized by himself.
The urban youth, together with the office of the akim of Almaly district, went out on a clean-up day. As part of the environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan", we are contributing to the preservation of nature and the purity of the environment!
The garbage was collected, the streets were put in order. This is not just cleanliness, it is a manifestation of civic engagement and ecological culture!
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As part of the republican campaign "Kazakhstan - a family without violence", a meeting of the district commission on women's affairs and family and demographic policy was held in Almaly district of Almaty.
The meeting focused on the prevention of domestic violence, inter-agency cooperation and social assistance to victims.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the police, social services, education and healthcare, experienced psychologists and specialists from the crisis center.
During the meeting, issues of developing effective mechanisms for providing assistance to victims of domestic violence and ensuring the harmonious actions of relevant structures were discussed.
The need to implement violence prevention programs, practical assistance from non-governmental organizations, and increased efforts to inform the public was on the agenda.
Following the meeting, it was decided to hold such interdepartmental meetings regularly, expand work on legal translation, and organize training seminars for specialists working with vulnerable groups.
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