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Production and employment at Institution No. 2 of the Department of the Penal System for the city of Astana are one of the key areas of social adaptation for convicts. In the maximum-security correctional institution located near the capital, the operation of industrial workshops has been established, and their products are sold on the country's domestic market.
Currently, 657 convicts are held in the institution. Inmates work in the production of furniture, metal structures, as well as individual components, including sofa and cabinet legs. According to the institution's staff, participation in labor activities helps develop work skills and increases the convicts' chances of successful resocialization after release.
Arman Baiguanyshev, Deputy Head of Institution No. 2 for the city of Astana:
A branch of the "Yenbek Arshaly" operates on the territory of the institution, as well as eight small and medium-sized business entities. 154 convicts are employed in private enterprises, and another 154 people work in the RSE branch. Over the past year, three new SMEs have been opened, expressing interest in cooperating with the institution.
Production sites operate in two to three shifts. Convicts are employed on a voluntary basis, independently choose their field of work, undergo training, and master new professions. One of the workshops for manufacturing furniture legs employs 15 people. One of the workers, an operator-adjuster, is responsible for setting up and maintaining the equipment and notes that the acquired skills will be in demand after release.
Rakhat (name changed), a convict:
I decided to master new equipment. Such machines are now actively used in civilian life, specialists are needed. Here you can learn and then work immediately after release.
Convicts note that work allows them to spend time usefully and instills discipline. The amount of wages depends on the volume of work performed, with the minimum income being at least 85 thousand tenge. Part of the funds is allocated for personal needs, repayment of civil claims, and assistance to families.
Rakhat, a convict:
Part of the salary goes to compensation for damages, the rest is for personal expenses. There is an opportunity to buy necessary things.
Those who had professional experience even before conviction also work in the production workshops. For example, Roman Lozhanin was previously engaged in furniture production and today works in one of the workshops alongside 30 convicts. Wages are paid on a piece-rate basis—for each manufactured item.
Roman Lozhanin, a convict:
The work is familiar, no difficulties. On average, we produce 8–10 cabinets per day. A specific payment is set for each item, and the salary is formed at the end of the month.
Convicts admit that the work requires effort, but over time one gets used to the load. For those who have not previously encountered this type of activity, training and support from specialists are provided, who explain the procedure for working with equipment and safety requirements.
On February 9, 2026, an attempt to smuggle prohibited items was thwarted at the pre-trial detention center in the city of Astana.
During an inspection of a delivery, an attempt to bring prohibited items onto the territory of Institution No. 64 of the Department of the Penal System for the city of Astana was prevented.
During the inspection of the parcel via the institution's X-ray screening unit, mobile phones and SIM cards, cunningly hidden under the insoles of winter boots intended for delivery to a convict, were discovered and seized.
The fact of detection and seizure of the prohibited items was recorded by video surveillance means.
Regarding this incident, materials are being collected against the individual who delivered the package to hold them accountable in accordance with Article 481 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses — for attempting to bring prohibited items onto the territory of a penal system institution.
The Department of the Penal System for the city of Astana reminds that delivering or attempting to bring prohibited items into penal system institutions entails liability established by law.
Employees of Institution No. 64 conducted explanatory and outreach work at military unit No. 6636.
During the visit, the Deputy Head of the Department of Institution No. 64, Lieutenant Colonel of Justice B. M. Burlinoff, and the Head of the Department K. K. Rakhimov met with the military personnel, where they detailed the opportunities for further education and professional growth.
Special attention was paid to the issues of admission to the Kostanay Academy — the admission conditions, requirements for candidates, fields of study, and career prospects after graduation from the academy.
The military personnel received comprehensive answers to their questions, as well as practical recommendations on preparing documents and passing the selection stages.
Such meetings contribute to increasing the motivation of the personnel and fostering a conscious choice of future profession and service.
Employees of the Department of the Penal System of the city of Astana conducted a preventive lecture at institution No. 64 on compliance with fire safety requirements and instructions. The event was organized with the participation of employees of the Department of Emergency Situations of the city of Astana.
During the lecture, the main fire safety requirements, the procedure for staff actions in case of emergencies, as well as measures to prevent fires were explained in detail. Particular attention was paid to practical skills in using primary fire extinguishing means, including fire extinguishers.
The session was attended by the institution's employees and convicted persons working in the support staff. Such preventive measures are aimed at improving the level of fire safety, fostering responsibility for compliance with established norms, and reducing the risk of emergencies.
At Institution No. 2 of the Department of the Penal System in Astana, an inspection of staff members’ personal vehicles was conducted to ensure compliance with traffic rules and prevent road accidents. The main objective of the event was to monitor the condition of vehicles used by staff, provide guidance on safe driving, and draw attention to each driver’s responsibility for adhering to traffic regulations.
During the inspection, particular attention was paid to the following:
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technical condition of vehicles, including brakes, lights, alarms, and tires;
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presence of necessary documents (driver’s license, insurance policy, registration papers);
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compliance with vehicle operation rules within the institution’s premises and on public roads;
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identification of possible traffic violations and conducting preventive discussions with staff.
Each driver was reminded of the legal requirements for road safety, the importance of regular vehicle maintenance, adherence to speed limits, attentiveness while driving, and responsibility when transporting passengers.
As a result of the inspection, certain technical deficiencies were identified and placed under staff control for correction, while driver discipline and responsibility were strengthened.
Thus, the inspection of staff personal vehicles contributed to reducing the risk of traffic accidents, improving discipline among personnel, and enhancing overall safety within the institution and on the roads of Astana.
From January 28 to February 3, 2026, a joint operational and preventive event was held in Astana, aimed at preventing offenses and ensuring public safety.
Within the framework of this event, the Almaty District Probation Service of the Department of the Penal System in Astana, together with district police inspectors of the Almaty District Police Department, conducted comprehensive inspections at the places of residence of individuals registered with the probation service. Preventive conversations were held with offenders to prevent repeat offenses and to explain the obligations and conditions of probation supervision.
The comprehensive measures carried out by the probation service contribute to the timely identification and prevention of potential offenses by registered individuals. During the event, the Nura District Probation Service, together with district police inspectors, implemented a number of preventive measures aimed at promoting law-abiding behavior among offenders.
As part of this work, the behavior of offenders, their compliance with legal requirements, norms of public order, ethical standards, as well as their attitude to work and society, were monitored. The operational and preventive measures had a positive impact on further adherence to probation conditions. Offenders not isolated from society were checked at their place of residence, with preventive and explanatory conversations conducted.
Additionally, on January 28, 2026, the Baykonur District Probation Service, together with the Public Safety Department of the Baykonur District Police, conducted a preventive raid at the residences of registered offenders.
The main purpose of the raid was to monitor compliance with the established rules of serving sentences, detect potential offenses, and conduct explanatory and preventive work to prevent unlawful actions. During the raid, offenders were explained the requirements of current legislation, and attention was drawn to the need for strict compliance with public order and legal requirements.
A working meeting was held at the Department of the Penal Enforcement System of Astana with the participation of the Head of the Probation Service Supervision Directorate of the Committee of the Penal Enforcement System of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Colonel of Justice Yerkin Turlybekuly Nurakhmetov.
During the meeting, the results of the Probation Service’s activities for 2025 were summarized. Participants thoroughly discussed key performance indicators, the outcomes of social and legal assistance provided to individuals under probation supervision, issues related to their resocialization and the prevention of repeat offenses, as well as the progress of interaction with interested government bodies and local executive authorities.
Special attention was paid to problematic issues arising in the practical activities of the Probation Service, analysis of identified shortcomings, and the adoption of specific measures to eliminate them. The importance of strengthening individual preventive work, improving the effectiveness of supervision over persons on probation records, and further developing interagency cooperation was emphasized.
Following the meeting, the Head of the Probation Service Supervision Directorate of the Penal Enforcement System Committee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs issued relevant instructions and outlined the priority tasks and key areas of work for the Probation Service for the upcoming period. These tasks are aimed at improving the quality of execution of non-custodial sentences and ensuring public safety.
final meetings were held at Institutions No. 2, No. 3 and No. 64 with the participation of the Head of the Department of the Penal Enforcement System of Astana, Colonel of Justice Rustan Serikovich Akhmetzhanov.
The meetings were attended by the management staff of the institutions, heads of services, and personnel. During the meetings, the heads of the institutions conducted a comprehensive analysis of activities for the reporting period and presented reports on achieved results as well as identified issues.
Special attention was given to ensuring the regime and security, maintaining proper conditions for convicted persons and detainees under investigation, strengthening service discipline and legality, and improving the quality of work with personnel.
As a result of the meetings, specific tasks for the first quarter of 2026 were defined, and priority areas of operational and service activities were identified. In particular, tasks were set to prevent offenses, prevent the introduction of prohibited items into the institutions, strengthen control and inspection measures, and enhance the overall effectiveness of service activities.
The Head of the Department emphasized that the timely and high-quality implementation of the assigned tasks is the personal responsibility of each manager and instructed that all ongoing work be kept under constant supervision.
A summary meeting on the results of activities for 2025 was held at the Department
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan — Chairman of the Committee of the Criminal Executive System, Colonel of Justice Abay Serikuly Kairbekov, who delivered a report. In his speech, he comprehensively reviewed the main results of the operational and service activities carried out in 2025, highlighted the achievements and existing challenges, and outlined priority areas and specific tasks for the upcoming period.
During the collegium meeting, reports were heard from the department’s leadership, heads of institutions, as well as heads of district and city Probation Services. Based on the analysis, all shortcomings identified in the work of institutions and probation services were thoroughly examined, and the causes of these issues were discussed. Specific and measurable tasks were assigned to eliminate the identified deficiencies, with particular emphasis placed on the personal responsibility of each manager.
The Head of the Department, Colonel of Justice Rustan Serikuly Akhmetzhanov, briefed the personnel on the key issues discussed at the collegium meeting of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and communicated the decisions adopted and requirements set forth. In addition, within the framework of the strategic priorities for 2026 defined at the initiative of the Head of State, the tasks facing the Criminal Executive System were clarified, and the need to strengthen efforts to reinforce discipline and the rule of law, as well as to improve the quality of service, was emphasized.
Following the meeting, all structural divisions, institutions, and probation services were assigned specific tasks aimed at eliminating shortcomings, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring the timely execution of assigned responsibilities.
The Department of the Penal Enforcement System for the city of Astana announces recruitment for vacant positions.
The Department of the Penal Enforcement System (DPES) is a territorial subdivision of the Committee of the Penal Enforcement System of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Department carries out activities aimed at ensuring legality and law and order, enforcing criminal sentences, safeguarding the rights and legitimate interests of convicted persons, as well as their resocialization and reintegration into society.
Service in the bodies of the Penal Enforcement System is a responsible form of public service that requires a high level of discipline, professionalism, and civic responsibility. Employment in the DPES offers stability, social guarantees, and opportunities for professional development.
List of vacant positions:
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Probation Service Inspector;
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Controller of the Regime and Security Department of Institution No. 64;
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Controller of the Controller Service Department of Institution No. 3;
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Controller of the Informatization and Communications Group of the Regime Department of Institution No. 2;
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Inspector of the Financial Support Unit of the Department of the Penal Enforcement System for the city of Astana.
Candidates are provided with social guarantees and benefits in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
For all inquiries, please contact:
📞 +7 (7172) 27-33-90
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