Mayor of Almaty Bauyrzhan Baybek congratulated schoolchildren with the Day of Knowledge

Today Mayor of Almaty Bauyrzhan Baybek congratulated schoolchildren with the Day of Knowledge during his visit to the Gymnasium No.159 named after Y. Altynsarin.

He said that the State pays much attention to the issues connected with youth, as well as with education and health of the rising generation.

“Education is a major priority for us. We have large territory, but at the same time we have population of only 17 million people, so we have to take care of each child as much as possible. The school provides not only knowledge, but also upbringing. If a person wants to achieve good results, he has to think not only about himself but also about his family, the community and the state as a whole, to be a patriot. Over 25 years of independence in Almaty, the number of schools with the Kazakh language of training has risen from 15 to 65. Students and parents understand the importance of knowing the state language. At the same time, knowing Russian and English will open many doors on your way”, - B.Baybek said.

During the event, the presentation of the book “Our beloved city of Almaty” was held; the book tells about the history of the city.

“This book was issued to the Anniversary of our city on the order of the Head of state; on his behalf, every educational establishment will receive a copy as a gift,” the City Mayor said.

After the ceremonial event, the Mayor participated in a single online lesson 
“I am a patriot of my country”, which took place in all educational institutions of the city under the “Mangilik El” patriot act.

It should be noted that within the State program “Nurly Zhol” since the beginning of this year several outbuildings for 900 seats each have been erected in the schools No.26 and No.157 of the incorporated territories of the micro-districts Shanyrak and Kalkaman. A school for 1200 seats is being built in the Nauryzbay district at the expense of a private investor. The construction of the school No.168 for 700 seats is about to be finished in the Medeu district as well.