
The Akim of the Oblast noted that under “Rukhani Zhangyru” program in the Pavlodar Irtysh Land 183 projects are going to be realized for 11 billion KZT, which will become a powerful economic incentive to the development of the region. In total, over the past year, 52 projects were implemented, this year – 131 projects. It was possible to see how the region worked under this program at a special exhibition, which was held in the lobby of “KazMediaCentre”. One of the main projects implemented in 2017 and well-loved by a great many people, was the ethnic festival “Uli Dala Yeli”.

“Uli Dala Yeli” ethnic festival is gaining immense popularity. More than 70 thousand spectators came to the festival. It had been miscalculated, people were stuck in traffic jams to get there. They come not only from our Oblast, but also from neighbouring Oblasts. We invite diasporas from Russia, such as Altai Territory, Omsk, Novosibirsk Oblasts, Saratov, Volgograd. Foreigners come, many people already know about this festival and choose holidays specifically to come to this holiday. Those who went to Germany in olden times, also want to visit this holiday, and, as I said, three days in a row we will have concerts. Last year, among the guests of the ethnic festival were ethnic Kazakhs from Russia, China, Mongolia, with whom we discussed issues of their concernment,” – the Head of the region brought into focus.

“This year we celebrate the anniversaries of the famous natives of our region: the 350th anniversary of Bukhar Zhyrau, the 200th anniversary of Musa Shormanov, the 160th anniversary of Mashkhur Zhusup, the 150th anniversary of Yestay, the 125th anniversary of Sultanmakhmut Toraigyrov. The climax of all these solemn events will take place at the festival “Uly Dala Yeli”, a special republican research-to-practice conference is planned.
In Pavlodar Oblast, they improve the infrastructure of sacred places. Scientists will conduct research on the site where the rate of Yesim Khan was located. In addition, the region implements a special project “Modern Kazakh Culture in the World”, which demonstrates and promotes the culture of Kazakhstan. The Symphony Orchestra of Isa Baizakov Philharmonic Society has travelled over seven Italian cities and given 22 concerts. In addition, the Oblast Drama Theater named after Zhusupbek Aimautov goes on a tour to Egypt,” said Bulat Bakauov.
During the briefing, the Akim of the Oblast answered the question about the fate of the new museum. The gallery is planned to be opened next year. – “We have signed a memorandum of cooperation with ERG Company, according to which 300 million tenge will be allocated for the building of the museum,” – Bulat Bakauov said.

The work of journalists in the Central Communications Service was portrayed within an hour just at in the course of Bulat Bakauov’s briefing. The sketch was performed by Pavlodar artist Zhenis Moldabekov. While the Akim of Pavlodar Oblast was answering the questions of representatives of the republican mass media, the master recorded what was happening with oil paints on the canvas. As the artist noted, it was the first time he had had an occasion to observe the work of journalists and portray it. The author decided to present the picture “Kezdesu Portreti” to the Central Communications Service, handing it to the moderator of the CCS, Kymbat Kali. It is worth noting that this is the first time that a briefing in the CCS was recorded in colours.