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Aizere Toleu, a young performer from Karaganda, won a gold medal at the 20th Youth Delphic Games, held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. This milestone event brought together hundreds of young talents from nine CIS countries: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Participants competed across ten creative categories.
Aizere Toleu is a 12th-grade student at a specialized music boarding school, where she studies folk instruments. At the Delphic Games, she competed in the "Solo Folk Song Performance" category and took first place.
The "Saryarka Daryny" Regional Scientific-Practical Center for Supplementary Education for Children noted that the young performer's victory was the result of her hard work and love for national art, as well as the professionalism of her teachers.
"Aizer’s success in such a prestigious international competition is a major achievement, confirming the vitality of the traditional Kazakh art of singing. It also demonstrates that the national heritage is being revived through the performances of the younger generation and is gaining well-deserved recognition on the global stage," the center emphasized.
Swimmer Viktor Druzin from the Karaganda Region has been named one of the top five athletes of the year by World Aquatics (the international governing body for aquatic sports). The winner in the "Male Artistic Swimmer of the Year" category will be determined through an open vote.
Competing alongside the Kazakhstani athlete for this prestigious award are Ranjuo Tomblin (Great Britain), Gustavo Sánchez (Colombia), Muye Guo (China), and Filippo Pelati (Italy).
This year has been highly successful for Viktor Druzin in international competition. In June, he won bronze in the technical solo event at the World Cup Super Final in Toronto, while also securing silver in the free routine and bronze in the mixed duet alongside Nargiza Bolatova. In July, at the Asian Championships in Bangkok, the athlete from Karaganda took gold in the technical solo, becoming a continental champion for the second time. In August, Viktor Druzin placed third at the World Junior Championships in Budapest. At the 2026 Asian Games, he reached the third step of the podium as part of Kazakhstan’s mixed team.
The athlete is coached by Elena Kotova.
The Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Karaganda Region encourages local residents to support their fellow countryman.
To cast your vote, visit the official World Aquatics Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/world_aquatics/), locate the post featuring nominees in the "Artistic Swimming | Men" category, and "like" the comment that mentions @druzin.viktor. The winner will be determined based on the number of likes received by the comments supporting each athlete.
Jeong Ki-hong, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Kazakhstan, paid an official visit to the Karaganda Region. During a meeting with Regional Governor Ermaganbet Bulekpayev, the parties discussed expanding cooperation in the fields of the economy, education, and culture.
The head of the region noted the region's interest in attracting Korean investment and developing joint projects, highlighting cooperation in the high-tech sector.
A plant manufacturing Samsung-branded home appliances is already operating in the Saran industrial zone. Plans are in place to subsequently produce ultrasound equipment there in partnership with the South Korean company Samsung Medison.
"We are prepared to provide full support for the project and ensure the prompt resolution of all organizational and infrastructure-related matters. I am confident that its successful implementation will lay the foundation for further industrial cooperation with Korean companies and attract new high-tech manufacturing facilities to the region. We attach great importance to developing relations with your country and are interested in fostering trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation," noted Ermaganbet Bulekpayev.
The Karaganda region has already established a successful track record of cooperation with Korean businesses. Companies involving Korean partners are implementing projects in industry, construction, trade, and other sectors, steadily expanding their presence in the region's economy.
The ambassador reported that he had already visited the industrial zone and familiarized himself with the plant's operations and the prospects for implementing the new project.
"This is my first official visit to the region since my appointment to Kazakhstan. I believe we have great potential for cooperation, and we will maintain close contact," said Jeong Ki-hong.
As part of the visit, the ambassador will also attend a Korean culture festival taking place on October 3 in Karaganda at the Saken Seifullin Theater. The event is dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the resettlement of Koreans to Kazakhstan.
The WAKO World Kickboxing Championships for youths and juniors have concluded in the Italian city of Lido di Jesolo. Approximately 4,900 athletes from 78 countries participated in the world championship.
An athlete from the Karaganda region, Arina Slovestnikova, competed as part of the junior national team of Kazakhstan in the full contact discipline in the weight category up to 60 kilograms. As a result of the competition, she won a gold medal and became the world champion in kickboxing.
In total, the Kazakhstan team won 25 gold medals and took first place in the team standings for ring disciplines.
According to the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Karaganda Region
Eurasia Invest LTD is implementing a major project to develop the dairy industry in the Osakarov District of the Karaganda Region. The investment exceeds 30 billion tenge. The first phase of a new dairy farm has already been launched in the Rodnikovsky rural district; once fully operational, it will produce over 70,000 tons of products annually.
Aidarbek Saparov, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Agriculture, and Ermaganbet Bulekpayev, the regional governor, inspected the project's progress.
"We are developing an agro-industrial cluster—evolving from mare's milk processing into a diversified, full-cycle holding company. Our key facility is a dairy farm. The first phase, featuring a milking herd of 1,200 head, is already operational. Construction of the second phase is currently underway; it will add capacity for another 2,400 head in 2027, and work on the third phase—also for 2,400 head—will begin in 2028. As a result, the milking herd will reach 6,000 head, while the total livestock count, including young stock, will exceed 15,000," said Ivan Georgiadi, founder of Eurasia Invest LTD.
Holstein-Friesian cows are kept according to modern standards: spacious stalls and free access to feed and water.
Daily veterinary monitoring is provided for the young animals.
The agro-industrial complex will supply dairy plants with domestic raw materials.
The company's total land area is 56,000 hectares, of which 10,000 are irrigated.
The farm is establishing its own feed base.
A grain elevator with a capacity of 35,000 tonnes — designed for future expansion to 50,000 tonnes — has been commissioned for the storage of grain and oilseeds. All processes are automated, and laboratory quality control is conducted to certify the raw materials.
In addition, a modern vegetable storage facility with a capacity of 17,000 tonnes has been built. Three more vegetable storage facilities are under construction, which will increase storage capacity by 35,000 tonnes.
Karaganda natives Anatoly Fedorovsky and Vitaly Kradin won bronze as part of the Kazakhstan national team at the FIFA World Cup for athletes with cerebral palsy. This was the national team's first world tournament.
The Department of Physical Culture and Sports congratulated the athletes on their achievement.
The 2026 IFCPF Men's World Championships took place in Loughborough, England. Kazakhstan began the tournament with two losses—to the USA and Italy—but turned the tide. In the third-place match, the team defeated the tournament hosts, Loughborough, 7-2.
For Anatoly Fedorovsky, football began during his school years at a boarding school for children with musculoskeletal disabilities (MSD). In 2023, he and other athletes from Karaganda were invited to the Kazakhstan Championship in Almaty. This began his journey into professional sports, and then to the national team. At the World Championship, Anatoly played in all matches as a left midfielder.
"Of course, we wanted to bring first or second place to the Karaganda region, but the opponents were stronger. Now we'll be preparing for the European Championship in Denmark. We also want to open a football section for children with disabilities so they can also practice and play. I'm a physical education teacher myself, and I have specialized training in working with children with disabilities, including those with cerebral palsy. I want to develop football in the Karaganda region so that children don't have any limitations and can play sports," the footballer says.
Vitaly Kradin also started playing football as a child—first playing in the yard, then continuing to train at the MSD boarding school.
"The World Cup gave us tremendous experience. We met some strong players and saw the level of international football. Our toughest opponent was the Italian national team. Now the main thing is to continue training and prepare for the next competition," the athlete said.
The "Football for All" project, which has been running in the Karaganda region since 2018, helped them advance in professional football. Its participants—students of the regional boarding school for children with musculoskeletal disabilities—play with teams from regional sports schools and participate in championships.
"Our athletes have shown that they can play football and win. And today, two Karaganda residents won bronze medals at the World Championship as part of the Kazakhstan national team. This is a source of immense pride for us. They have proven that a person's potential isn't limited by their diagnosis and that football truly is for everyone," noted project curator Natalia Sukhorukova.
More than 100 exporting companies currently operate in the Karaganda region. These companies supply products to 40 countries, including Russia, Uzbekistan, China, Turkey, the UAE, and others. This year, export volumes have grown by almost a third, exceeding $1 billion.
Government support facilitates the development of international economic ties. Karaganda industrialists work closely with the Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan (ECA). The region ranks first in the national institute's portfolio.
A good example is Kazcentrelectroprovod (KCEP) in Saran. With over 30 years of history, the company has entered the European market and exported optical fiber cable.
— The geography of our supplies covers near and far abroad. We entered the European market - Germany, Denmark, Austria. Like any manufacturing enterprise and exporter, we need government support. We have been working with the Export Credit Agency since 2025. It gives us finance at a reduced rate. This is very important for development, expansion of production and export volumes. Having long-term and inexpensive money, we can compete in European markets,” said KCEP General Director Sergei Kim.
The company also took advantage of insurance for export contracts. This tool reduces risks when working with foreign partners.
The company is also represented on the international online platform “Exporter Showcase - Buy from Kazakhstan”. This is necessary to promote products and find new points of sale.
The plant produces up to 200 km of optical cable per day. This is enough to almost completely cover the route from Saran to the capital, Astana.
Fiber optic production is a complex technological process. Beginning with stranding, the cable passes through several workshops, including painting. The final stage is the application of an armored sheath. The equipment is modern and constantly updated.
The company employs 250 people and has its own training center for personnel training.
Photo courtesy of ECA
Karaganda athletes won two medals at the World Judo Championships. The tournament, which featured 457 cadets from 59 countries, was held in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The Kazakh team achieved the best result in the country's history. Karaganda athletes contributed to the overall achievement: Adilzhan Zhaudinov won gold, and Bekli Yerken won bronze.
Ermaganbet Bulekpayev, Akim (Governor) of the region, met with the athletes and their coaches.
"At this world championship, you demonstrated character, endurance, and the will to win against the strongest opponents. Your result is not only a personal achievement of the athletes, but also the hard work of your coaches and everyone who supports and develops the sport on a daily basis. I congratulate you and wish you success, new medals, and continued achievement in conquering the highest athletic heights!" I am confident that our athletes have many more exciting starts and victories ahead, which will make not only our region but all of Kazakhstan proud, said the head of the region.
For their outstanding achievements at the World Championships, the athletes were presented with cars, and their coaches received cash certificates.
Adilzhan Zhaudinov, a student of the Zhas Sunkar Regional Specialized Children's and Youth Sports School in Temirtau, took first place in the over 90 kg weight class. He has been practicing judo for seven years and trains under the guidance of Almas Nesipberlinov. This year alone, the athlete won three first places at the European Cadet Cups held in Antalya, Ganja, and Bielsko-Biala.
At the World Championships, Adilzhan captained the Kazakhstan team, making a significant contribution to the team's victory and winning gold medals in both the individual and team competitions.
"We prepared long and hard. Of the four bouts, the second one was the most difficult – against an opponent from Brazil. In the final, I fought against Russian Abdulmanaf Ramazanov. I'm certainly happy with the result. Thank you to everyone who believed and supported me. Now I'll have a little rest, and we'll continue working with my coach," says Adilzhan Zhaudinov.
Bekali Erken, a student at the Shetsky District Youth Sports School from the village of Agadyr, won the bronze medal in the 73 kg weight class. He has been practicing judo for nine years, training under Ersayin Omarov. Erken is a multiple winner and runner-up in championships at various levels. This year, he took first place in the European Cadet Cup.
"The competition was held at a high level. Before the tournament, we attended a training camp in Tashkent. Then in Almaty, Shymkent, and Kyzylorda. Everything went great at all stages. At the World Championships, the time difference made adapting to the competition a challenge. I'll strive to go higher," the athlete shared.
Bekali Erken's coach, Yersaiyn Omarov, noted that the athlete gave 100%.
"I was confident he would win a medal. We only gave my opponent a slight advantage once because he was underweight. Bekali competed in the 73 kg weight class, and he weighs 69 kg. Now we plan to gain weight and train hard for the upcoming competition," the coach said.
Today, over 8,500 people practice judo in the region, and 91 coaches and instructors work with them. This martial art remains one of the most popular in the region.
In the Karaganda region, the practical implementation of the largest tungsten project “Northern Katpar” was officially launched. The work will mark the beginning of the creation of a new production chain in Kazakhstan - from the extraction of raw materials to the production of high-tech products.
Preparations are underway at the field for the second month: sites, access roads, and field infrastructure are being developed, and geodetic work is being carried out.
At the same time, a final feasibility study for the project is being developed, which is planned to be completed by the end of 2027.
"Today we are launching a project that is important for the Karaganda region and the entire country—the development of the world's largest tungsten deposits, Northern Katpar and Upper Kairakty. In addition to attracting foreign investment, the project will provide a significant economic boost to the Shetsky district. Once the facility is operational, 1,200 new jobs will be created," said Shyngys Suyunbayev, Deputy Akim of the Karaganda region.
Dominic Heaton, CEO of Cove Kaz Capital Group, emphasized the scale of the investor's goals.
"We are commencing the industrial implementation of the North Katpar project. Our goal is not simply to develop a deposit, but to create a modern, internationally competitive tungsten mining and processing industry in Kazakhstan. This means investment in processing and the creation of added value within the country, new jobs, the development of professional competencies, and the participation of Kazakhstani companies in the project's supply chain," noted Dominic Heaton.
According to Daniyar Idrisov, Chief Investment and Strategy Officer at Tau-Ken Samruk Oil and Gas Company JSC, the partners intend to create a full production cycle—from ore mining to metallurgical processing and the production of high-value-added tungsten products. The project is expected to become an example of international partnership, attracting investment, technology, and new opportunities for industrial development to Kazakhstan.
Total investment in developing the two deposits and creating the necessary mining and processing infrastructure is estimated at approximately $1.1 billion.
According to current estimates, the two deposits will be capable of producing approximately 12,000 tons of tungsten products per year—approximately 15% of the current global tungsten production volume.
The project includes not only ore mining and enrichment, but also its advanced processing in Kazakhstan. Thus, the country plans to establish a new production chain in the critical minerals sector.
According to the current schedule, main construction could begin in 2028, with commissioning scheduled for 2029.
Karaganda schoolchildren have made a name for themselves on the global robotics scene. At the FIRST LEGO League Asia Open Championship 2026 in Beijing, the ASTRIX team from Murager School took third place among more than 500 teams from around the world. Another team from Karaganda, Ancient-TREX from Daryn School, won the Breakthrough Award.
Over 5,000 people from over 30 countries and regions participated in the Beijing competition. For the Ancient-TREX team, this was their first foray onto the global stage—and an international award at that.
To reach China, the students went through several stages of selection: regional and national championships, and then the Central Asia FIRST Championship in Astana, where they won a quota to compete in Beijing.
"This competition was one of the largest in FIRST history and marked the season's closing. We received the 'Breakthrough of the Year' award. This means we performed well in all areas—the robotics game, the project, core values, and activities. For our first time competing on the global stage, this is very good. We've learned from our mistakes and will strive to achieve even better results next time," shared team member Yeraly Bulatov.
The students focused particularly on their innovative project, which combined archaeology, IT, and gaming. The idea emerged from a survey the team conducted: the students discovered that interest in archaeology was declining, in part because history is often taught through textbooks.
"We created an interactive game with various tasks and 3D artifacts that can be viewed and studied on a special platform. This year, we decided to make the game even more engaging and added an Arduino. Magnets are connected to the playing field, which trigger educational videos during the game," said team leader Aysha Orynbasar.
Since the championship was held in China, the students chose the theme of the Great Silk Road for their project, linking the histories of Kazakhstan and China. The game included videos about the civilizations that existed during that period, turning the study of history into an interactive journey.
The competition wasn't without its challenges, however. During the judging session, the team faced a language barrier: of the three judges, only one spoke English. But thanks to their good preparation, the team was able to complete the task more easily than expected.
Overall, the Kazakhstani teams demonstrated a high level of preparation and were virtually on par with their international competitors.
In the new academic year, the Ancient-TREX team will begin training, building on their experience and striving to reach even higher levels.
"The guys have done a tremendous job. We're a young team; we only started last academic year, practically building our team from scratch. And in just one year, we were able to go to Beijing and receive the 'Breakthrough of the Year' award. I think this is just the beginning of our future victories and achievements," says Nazira Smagulova, one of the team's leaders and a computer science teacher at the Daryn School of Youth.