Vice Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Miras Tulebayev met with residents of the East Kazakhstan Region. The event was attended by Deputy Governor of the region Renat Kurmanbayev, representatives of local executive bodies, tourism entrepreneurs, athletes, and coaches.
During the meeting, the participants discussed the development of tourism and sports infrastructure, investment attraction, support for youth and mass sports, as well as enhancing the region's tourism appeal.
"East Kazakhstan possesses unique nature and rich sports traditions. Our goal is to effectively utilize this potential, develop infrastructure, attract investments, and create comfortable conditions for recreation and sports activities. It is essential that the ongoing projects deliver tangible results for the residents of the region," noted Miras Tulebayev.
In the first half of 2026, accommodation facilities in the region served 189 thousand domestic and 6.7 thousand foreign tourists. Over the nine months, 11.8 billion KZT in investments were attracted to the tourism sector.
New tourism projects are being implemented in the region. This year saw the opening of the Monotel hotel complex and the Ular Park capsule hotel, while construction of the 218-bed Wellness Resort sanatorium is underway. Ski infrastructure at the Forest Hills and Altai Alps resorts continues to expand. Airports in Zaysan and Katon-Karagay District are scheduled to open by the end of the year.
In the field of sports, 1,658 facilities function across the region, with over one thousand located in rural areas. Currently, 314 thousand residents, or 45% of the population, systematically participate in physical culture and sports.
This year, modular sports facilities were opened in the villages of Aynabulak and Zharsu. Construction of sports and recreation complexes continues in six settlements. In Ust-Kamenogorsk, projects for a racetrack and a volleyball center are being executed, with plans to construct an indoor football stadium.
At the conclusion of the meeting, residents raised questions regarding tourism development, state support for business, construction of sports facilities, and the accessibility of youth sports. Corresponding explanations were provided for all raised issues.
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