As of January 1, 2025, there are 195 religious associations (hereinafter RO) operating in the region. By religious affiliation: 94 - Islamic, 48 - Orthodox, 33 - Protestant, 11 - Catholic, 6 - New Apostolic communities, 1 - Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 - Baha'i Community and 1 - Society for Krishna Consciousness of Akmola Region.
There are 162 religious sites, including: 98 mosques; 28 Orthodox churches; 13 Catholic churches and 23 Protestant houses of prayer.
There are 27 missionaries carrying out preaching activities in Akmola Region. Among them: 19 people are citizens of Poland, 5 - the Philippines, 1 - Russia, 2 - Germany. In Kokshetau - 2 missionaries, in Arshalynsky district - 1, in Astrakhansky district - 3, in Atbasarsky district - 6, in Bulandysky district - 3, in Burabaysky district - 6, in Shortandy - 5 people, in Tselinogradsky - 1.
25 missionaries preach Catholicism and 2 - Protestantism (New Apostolic Church).
During the reporting period, 10 public services were provided: 10 certificates of registration (re-registration) of missionaries were issued in electronic format.
According to the Department of Health, since the beginning of 2024, the parents of 166 children in the region refused to vaccinate them for religious reasons.
According to the Department of Education, 99 cases of violation of the requirements for school uniforms for religious reasons by students of general education schools in the region were revealed.
The Assembly of Leaders of Religious Associations "Yntymak" acts as an important dialogue platform uniting the UDR with religious associations of the region.
On December 18, 2024, a meeting was held with members of the Assembly of Leaders of Religious Associations "Yntymak", dedicated to the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the event, information was provided on the history and significance of the national holiday, as well as on the organization of anti-terrorist protection of facilities vulnerable to terrorism, operating in the sphere of religious activity.
As of 01.01.025, 24 IRGs consisting of 202 people (1 regional, 3 city, 17 district and 3 at universities in Kokshetau) are operating in the region.
Information and explanatory groups in the region held 1,565 various events, in which 22,855 people took part.
Including 230 events directly with the youth of the region with the participation of 7805 people.
The media of Akmola region posted 2489 materials covering topics in the sphere of religious relations. Of these: 138 publications (articles, information messages, etc.) were posted in printed media; regional television and district television studios demonstrated 45 television materials (stories, videos, etc.); 2306 information materials (images, press releases, video lectures, etc.) were posted in Internet resources.
In general, the analysis of the religious situation in Akmola region shows the presence of a stable, tolerant and manageable situation in the region. No conflicts on religious grounds were noted. The state policy in the field of religious relations carried out in the region contributes to the stabilization of the spiritual and moral situation, the formation of a tolerant consciousness, strengthening the foundations of religious tolerance, mutual understanding between people of different nationalities and different faiths.
Acting Head
of the Department
of Religious Affairs
of the Akmola Region E. Kushkenov