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In Kyzylorda region, an enterprise for the production of fired bricks operates in the production area of Correctional Institution No. 60 under the DIS. This is a product that is in great demand in the domestic market.
According to the instructions of the minister of internal affairs, employment of convicts is one of the main priorities of the penitentiary system. Today, 13 enterprises operate in the institution No. 60, including the production of bricks, which employs about 50 convicts. At the specified place of production, the convicts arrive voluntarily. People with disabilities of groups I and II are not involved in work, as they receive social benefits from the state. Similarly, citizens who have reached retirement age are not allowed to work. – We will try to provide all other citizens with employment as much as possible, - says Aidana Abdreimova, head of the Department of Labor Organization of convicts. One of the workers is a citizen named A. He was not employed permanently until the court's verdict.
Currently, he is involved in the process of firing bricks. - Work is very important to me. Because in the process of work, I get rid of negative thoughts and negative emotions. The main thing is to spend my time on a profitable business and benefit both myself and society. Today I have completed the work of burning bricks. It is a great pleasure to see the results of my work. I do my job with love, " he says. For those who are serving a sentence, Labor is not only a source of livelihood, but also a way to freedom.
Three convicts were released from the detention center in the Kyzylorda region within the framework of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Amnesty in connection with the 30th anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan."
One of those released from a minimum—security facility is a man sentenced to one year in prison under the article "Fraud". According to the resolution of the Kyzylorda City Court No. 2, the remaining sentence of 5 months was lifted in accordance with the amnesty law.
"I regret the crime I committed. Thanks to the amnesty, I got the opportunity to be released, it will serve as an important life lesson for me. Now my goal is to reunite with my family, get a job, raise my children with dignity, and strictly follow the laws," the released man said.
According to the deputy head of institution No. 37, Nurlan Mukhtarov, the amnesty law applies to 79 convicts in this institution. Of these, seven are subject to full release, while the rest are subject to reduced sentences.
"As of today, three convicts have been released. The documents on the rest are under consideration in court. The work under the amnesty is carried out in accordance with the requirements of the law and in a planned manner," he said.
It should be noted that the law on amnesty applies to more than 200 convicts serving sentences in institutions of the DUIS of the Kyzylorda region.
In the institution No. 60 of the Department of Uis in Kyzylorda region, an attempt was made to deliver a prohibited substance to a convicted person serving a sentence. The prohibited substance was brought to the serving of a sentence of 8 years by an acquaintance. During the inspection of the greeting card brought by an acquaintance, the employees of the institution identified and seized the Redmi mobile phone, which was carefully hidden inside a loaf of bread. According to the operative of the regime Department of the institution Samat Omarov, there are still those who try to bring such prohibited substances into the territory of the institution. -All imported greetings are fully checked using an X-ray machine. Nevertheless, some citizens act in illegal ways to pass prohibited substances. But ignorance of the law — does not exempt from responsibility. We carry out daily explanatory work with relatives in this direction, — he said. On this fact, a protocol on an administrative offense under Article 481 of the Administrative Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan has been drawn up, and the relevant documents are being prepared for sending to the court. Since the beginning of the Year, 7 cases have been registered in the institutions of the UIs of the region, where convicted persons tried to enter prohibited substances, including mobile phones. Everything was determined in a timely manner and measures were taken within the framework of the law.
In Kyzylorda, a visit to the city ice rink was organized for young people registered with the probation service. The initiators were the regional youth resource center, the probation service and the Department of Physical Culture, Sports and tourism of the region. — I really liked it. It helps you feel like a part of society and gives you motivation to move forward," said one of the participants. Similar events will continue to be held, helping young people to return to a full life.
May 9 is Victory Day, a special date filled with deep sorrow, pride and gratitude. This is the day when we bow our heads before the feat of those who, without sparing their lives, defended their Homeland from fascism, and honor the memory of the heroes who gave us a peaceful sky.
In honor of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, the staff of the UIS institution No. 68 held a solemn ceremony of laying flowers at the Tagzym memorial. With deep respect, they honored the memory of the fallen soldiers with a minute of silence, expressing sincere gratitude to the generation of winners. — It is the sacred duty of every citizen to honor the heroes who went through the fire of war for the sake of the Motherland. Thanks to their courage and dedication, we live in peace. The names of the heroes will forever remain in history and in our hearts," said Deputy head of the institution Mirambek Turymbetov. Today has become not only a tribute to memory, but also a symbol of the continuity of generations. The small participants of the event, the children of the employees, were proudly photographed next to the adults.
Marriage is the foundation of creating a family. In any life situation, the support of a loved one is of particular importance. Today, B., who is under investigation, officially registered his marriage with his beloved in a penitentiary institution. — I am immensely grateful to my wife for not leaving me during this difficult period. Her words that she wanted to connect her life with me inspired me and gave me a second wind. I want to overcome all difficulties and return to my wife and our unborn child," he shared.
Currently, about 1,000 convicted citizens are registered with the district and city probation service of the Department of the Penal Correction System in the Kyzylorda region. Being under the control of probation, some citizens violate the order of serving their sentences by not fulfilling their duties assigned by the court. In the first three months of 2025, a court decision was issued against 19 convicts who committed such offenses, which is aimed at serving the outstanding part of the sentence in a correctional institution. Probation service inspectors carry out daily preventive measures to monitor the observance of law and order by convicts. The residential address of each convict is checked and it is monitored so that they do not visit public places in the evening. Individual explanatory conversations are conducted with people who are prone to violating the order of serving their sentences, and legal consultations are provided.In addition, probation inspectors work closely with local executive authorities and law enforcement agencies, and take a range of measures to re-socialize convicted citizens and prevent them from re-visiting offenses. – For citizens registered for probation, meeting the restrictions set by the court is their main task. It is warned that stricter measures will be taken within the framework of the law if they ignore these requirements. Violation of the order of serving the sentence may lead to their re-incarceration. Therefore, I believe that citizens who are registered for probation should also take a responsible approach to the opportunities provided to them and not commit repeated offenses," says Galamat Kulmanov, chief specialist of the probation Services management group.
A round table was held in the health department of the Kyzylorda region on the issues of medical care for the special contingent and planning of upcoming events. The meeting was led by Deputy Head of the Health Department Zhanyl Abubakirova. The event was attended by Senior prosecutor of the Department for Supervision of the execution of sentences of the Prosecutor's Office of the Kyzylorda region, Mahmut Almas, Deputy head of the Criminal Justice Department for the Kyzylorda region, Junis Abdykayyrov, as well as deputy heads of institutions No. 37, 60, 68, chief doctors of city polyclinics No. 3 and No. 6. During the meeting, an analysis of the work of medical departments at city polyclinics No. 3 and No. 6, operating on the basis of medical treatment facilities, for 2024 was carried out, and plans for the future were clarified. The issues of increasing the availability of medical care for convicts, preventing morbidity, as well as organizing consultations of highly specialized specialists were discussed. Cooperation between the Department
The Aral District Probation Service and the District career center of the Department of UIs of Kyzylorda region Together organize short-term training for convicts in order to help them re-adapt to society and learn popular professions. 10 convicts on probation received a 72-hour degree in Electrogas welder from the Aral industrial and Technical College and received special certificates. This will be not only knowledge, but also the way to a new life. Currently, there are about 60 citizens on the account of the Aral District Probation Service. They are systematically supported in the direction of socialization, various activities are carried out to get an education, get a job and find their place in society. - Thanks to such initiatives, citizens who have left society have the opportunity to start their lives in a new way again. Work on the socialization of convicted persons will continue in the future, - said the Aral District Probation Service
Currently, 46 convicts in institutions No. 37 and No. 60 of the Department of the penitentiary system of Kyzylorda are studying at evening schools.
Article 127 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan states that institutions organize the mandatory receipt of primary, basic secondary, general secondary education by convicts under the age of thirty.
In accordance with the internal agenda of the institution, the schedule of classes of convicts is drawn up and, in accordance with the curriculum, they receive education. They are taught by teachers of a comprehensive evening School in Kyzylorda.
I made a mistake with the pillow. I thought a lot not only about my release, but also about what my future life will be like. It was then that I realized that it was impossible to take a step forward without knowledge. Now I am in the 10th grade at an evening school. I hope that if I get a secondary education, then after my release I will get a higher education and rejoin society, - said the convicted citizen.
The head of the Department of Education Bauyrzhan Sametov noted that education allows convicts to find their place without alienating themselves from society.