As of October 1, 2022, there are 182 religious associations (hereinafter RO) in the region. By religion: 83 - Islamic, 45 - Orthodox, 41 - Protestant, 11 - Catholic, 1 - Baha'i religion and 1 - Society for Krishna Consciousness of Akmola region.
Compared to the 2nd quarter of 2022, the number of registered ROs increased by 1. The increase in the number of religious associations occurred due to the record registration of the branch of the SAMK mosque "Mashur Zhusip" in the village of Kyzylsuat, Tselinograd district.
There are 145 places of worship, including: 83 mosques; 29 Orthodox churches; 11 Catholic churches and 22 Protestant prayer houses.
On the territory of the Akmola region, 31 missionaries carry out preaching activities. Among them: 17 people are citizens of Poland, 4 - Philippines, 5 - Kazakhstan, 1 - Russia, 1 - Germany, 1 - Switzerland, 1 - Belarus, 1 - Italy.
28 missionaries preach Catholicism, 3 - Protestantism.
During the reporting period, 12 public services were provided: 9 certificates of registration (re-registration) of missionaries were issued in paper form through the UDR and NJSC "Government for Citizens" and 3 in electronic format.
According to the health department, since the beginning of 2022, in the region, the parents of 159 children, due to religious beliefs, have refused to vaccinate them.
According to the Department of Education, 54 cases of violation of the requirements for school uniforms based on religious beliefs by students of secondary schools in the region were revealed.
As an important dialogue platform that unites the UDR with religious associations of the region, the Assembly of the leaders of the religious associations "Yntymak" under the UDR acts.
On August 25, 2022, a round table was held on the topic “The Constitution is a solid foundation for the development and prosperity of the country” with members of the Assembly of leaders of religious associations “Yntymak” in Kokshetau.
As of 01.10.2022 in the region, 24 IRGs consisting of 217 people (1 regional, 3 city, 17 district and 3 at the universities of Kokshetau) operate.
Information and explanatory groups in the region held 1490 various events, in which 9743 people took part. Including directly with the youth of the region, 40 events were carried out with the participation of 1115 people.
The mass media of Akmola region posted 1462 materials covering topics in the field of religious relations. Of these: 105 publications (articles, news reports, etc.) were placed in print media; regional television and district television studios demonstrated 52 television materials (plots, videos, etc.); 1305 information materials (images, press releases, video lectures, etc.) are posted on Internet resources.
In general, the analysis of the religious situation in the Akmola region shows the presence of a stable, tolerant and manageable situation in the region. There were no conflicts on religious grounds. The state policy pursued in the region in the field of religious relations contributes to the stabilization of the spiritual and moral situation, the formation of tolerant consciousness, strengthening the foundations of religious tolerance, mutual understanding of people of different nationalities and different faiths.