TURKESTAN: THERE IS A LOT OF NEWS IN THE UPDATED MAKTAARAL

In the new microdistrict of the village of Myrzakent, Maktaaral district, a school for 1200 places has been built. In the near future, the educational institution will be put into operation. Several wagons of building materials for the construction of a school in a new neighborhood, where about 400 families moved after last year's flood, arrived as aid from neighboring Uzbekistan. The Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Uzbekistan T. Khudaibergenov and the Minister of Water Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sh. came specially to meet with Maktaaral residents and see the current situation. Khamraev. Together with the akim of Turkestan region U. By Shukeyev, the guests who arrived shared the joy of the Maktaaral residents.

"We see what positive changes have taken place here, how well the district is developing. Thanks to unity and work, Myrzakent has become a modern center. I wish all families success and prosperity," said the Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Uzbekistan T. Khudaibergenov.

"We are glad to meet you again. As you know, the emergency situation that occurred last year turned out to be difficult for both fraternal countries. As you know, with the support of the First President of the country - Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev, who immediately reacted to this situation and worried about the fate of Maktaaral residents, under the direct control of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Maktaaral was supported at the state level. Not a single person was left without care and attention. The whole country extended a helping hand. Employees from neighboring Uzbekistan came to eliminate the consequences of the flood. We are always together with the fraternal Uzbek people in bright times and in moments of trials. As they say, only a united and strong nation overcomes all difficulties, and this test was a vivid testimony to the unity of our people. Let the difficulties remain behind, and there will be many happy days in every family," mayor of the region Umirzak Estayuly said.

Myrzashol residents gathered at the new school noted with pride that Maktaaral was even more transformed and became more beautiful. And in difficult times, no one began to look for a quiet life in other places. We experienced everything together on our native land.

"Today, all the difficulties have already been forgotten, and the native land is flourishing as never before. How many new buildings and medical institutions were built. Everything has been greenened around and our area has become even more beautiful. We have been friends with the people of Uzbekistan for centuries. This is a fraternal country. We are people who drank water from the same source and breathed the same air. And in trouble, they lend a helping hand and share good events with us," says Aynash Inkar, a resident of the village of Myrzakent. All conditions are now created for the residents of Maktaaral. Not only their former life has been restored, but people's living conditions have become much better. On the direct instructions of the Head of Government Askar Mamin, 28 families who temporarily lived in an emergency dormitory, an old kindergarten building, a bathhouse were provided with housing in a new microdistrict, where they celebrated a housewarming party. One of these newcomers is Sholpan Boranova.

"The trouble, fortunately, has gone away from us and bright days have come. I have never had my own home, after the flood a miracle happened in my life – I was given a new home. This is a great joy. I thought I would live in emergency buildings all my life. I am grateful to all Kazakhstanis, the authorities who have created such good conditions for us. We were not left alone in trouble," says the mother of three children.

Residents of the settlements of Zhenis, Zhanaturmys and Dostyk moved to 400 residential buildings of the new microdistrict with a total area of 70 hectares. The entire engineering infrastructure is involved. Drinking water, light, heating and sewerage are provided, 9 kilometers of roads are laid. There is high-speed Internet. A new kindergarten for 280 places, a medical outpatient clinic, a police support has been built. Children's playgrounds and a 5.5-hectare park, 2 sports grounds were also presented. A network park and flower beds decorate the view of the new neighborhood.

Recall that in May 2020, the Sardoba reservoir in Uzbekistan was destroyed, as a result of which the villages of the Maktaaral district were flooded. A state of emergency was declared, 986 people, 10 units of watercraft, 180 units of equipment were initially involved in emergency rescue operations. More than 30 thousand people were evacuated to a safe zone in a timely manner and placed in 24 evacuation sites. Maktaaral was then helped by the whole country.

More than 100 units of special equipment and 200 people from a neighboring country came to help in the fight against the consequences of a natural disaster. A detachment from Uzbekistan carried out the cleaning and pumping of water, which spread to the settlements. Now the acreage has been restored, the neighboring country also participated in the processing of cotton.

A significant contribution to the support of the victims was made by the action "BIZ birgemiz", initiated by Elbasy, with the coordination of the “Nur Otan” party at the republican level, the volunteer headquarters "Birgemiz, Maktaaral!" was created on the initiative of the youth. Journalists, entrepreneurs of the region and public figures did not stand aside. Humanitarian aid came from all regions and cities of the country.

On behalf of the Head of State, funds of 100 thousand tenge were transferred from the republic's budget for each inhabitant of the flooded zone, i.e. 6214 people. The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation has allocated 6 million dollars for the construction of houses for the victims. 5.2 million dollars has been transferred from the fund of entrepreneur Alisher Usmanov for evacuated residents. These funds were distributed over 1,000 dollars to 5,202 families (30,420 people). Compensation in the amount of 1.142 billion tenge was allocated to the owners of almost 5,700 hectares of flooded acreage. For citizens who lost pets during an emergency, livestock expenses were fully paid. They were offered compensation through the Turkestan Corporate Social Fund.

For 3 months, the region received an unprecedented 30 billion tenge of investments. Thousands of people were employed. A new microdistrict was built in Myrzakent for residents of three settlements affected by the break of the Sardoba reservoir dam. Of the 386 houses, 196 houses were built at the expense of the Government reserve, 150 houses were built at the expense of the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation. 52 residential buildings were erected with the support of the Birgemiz Foundation of the “Nur Otan” party and the Salikaly Urpak Foundation.

And the houses of residents of the flooded villages of Orgebas and Firdousi were restored in the same settlement. Today they have built modern houses according to their own project. Taking into account the demand of residents, compensation was allocated to each family in the amount of 17 million tenge. Thus, 209 new houses were built in the village of Orgebas, 327 in Firdousi.

Drinking water systems have been updated in Firdousi and 13 streets have been repaired. A 600-seat school has also been renovated. Drinking water systems have also been updated in the village of Orgebas. Four streets have been repaired, a medical dispensary and a police station have been built. Sponsors provided 136 laptops and 110 tablets to flooded rural schools last year. 4095 units of computer facilities have been allocated from the government reserve.