As of October 1, 2023, there are 191 religious associations operating in the region. By religious affiliation: 90 - Islamic, 47 - Orthodox, 41 - Protestant, 11 - Catholic, 1 - Bahai religion and 1 - Society of Krishna Consciousness of the Akmola region.
Compared to the 2nd quarter of 2023, the number of registered ROs increased by 1 unit. The increase in the number of religious associations occurred due to the registration of the branch of the MRO "Kokshetau and Akmola Diocese of the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan" "Parish of the Church of the Holy Martyr Victor in the village of Kenesary of the Kokshetau and Akmola Diocese" in the village. Kenesary, Burabay district.
There are 152 places of worship, of which: 89 mosques; 29 Orthodox churches; 12 Catholic churches and 22 Protestant houses of worship.
In the Akmola region, 32 missionaries carry out preaching activities. Among them: 20 people are citizens of Poland, 6 - of the Philippines, 1 - of Kazakhstan, 2 - of Russia, 3 - of Germany.
In Kokshetau - 3 missionaries, in Arshaly district - 1, in Astrakhan district - 4, in Atbasar district - 7, in Bulandinsky district - 4, in Burabay district - 7, in Shortandinsky - 5 people, in Tselinogradsky - 1.
29 missionaries preach Catholicism and 3 Protestantism (New Apostolic Church).
During the reporting period, 17 public services were provided: 15 certificates of registration (re-registration) of missionaries were issued in electronic format and 2 in paper format.
According to the health department, since the beginning of 2023, parents of 148 children in the region have refused to have them vaccinated due to religious beliefs. Compared to the 2nd quarter of this year. the number of refusals of vaccinations decreased by 3 children (Q2 2023 - 151).
According to the Department of Education, 106 cases of violation of the requirements for school uniforms due to religious beliefs by students of secondary schools in the region were identified (wearing headdresses (scarves and hijabs). In comparison with the 2nd quarter of this year, the number of hijabs increased by 50 people (2nd quarter of 2023). - 56).From the beginning of the new school year, explanatory work began with the parent community and students to prevent violations of school uniform requirements due to religious beliefs.
The Meeting of Leaders of Religious Associations “Yntymak” under the UDR acts as an important dialogue platform uniting the UDR with religious associations of the region.
On August 28, 2023, a round table was held with members of the Assembly of Leaders of Religious Associations “Yntymak”. The round table provided information about the Constitution Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the Concept of Anti-Corruption Policy for 2022-2026, the latest legislative amendments in the field of anti-corruption and the Anti-Corruption Volunteering project. Information about the event is posted on the department’s website and the department’s Facebook page.
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As of 10/01/2023 24 IRGs consisting of 217 people operate in the region (1 regional, 3 city, 17 district and 3 at universities in Kokshetau).
Information and explanatory groups in the region held 1,430 events of various formats, in which 13,757 people took part.
Including 38 events with the participation of 1236 people were carried out directly with the youth of the region.
The media of the Akmola region published 1,635 materials covering topics in the field of religious relations. Of these: 92 publications (articles, information messages, etc.) were published in print media; regional television and district television studios demonstrated 39 television materials (stories, videos, etc.); 1,504 information materials (images, press releases, video lectures, etc.) are posted on Internet resources.
In general, an 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 a tolerant consciousness, strengthening the foundations of religious tolerance, mutual understanding of people of different nationalities and different religions.
In maintaining an atmosphere of calm, the main role was played by the unifying role of government bodies in the religious sphere, the constructive position of the leaders of religious associations towards state policy in the religious sphere, as well as the long-standing traditions of religious tolerance and mutual respect between believers of 12 denominations in the region.