Structure

Deputy director of the Active Longevity Center for Administrative Affairs

Yesszhan Sarmankulovich Amirov was born on July 1, 1960, in the Zhambyl Region.

In 1983, he graduated from Kyzylorda Pedagogical Institute with a degree in Music Education. In 2002, he graduated from the Kazakh State Law Academy with a degree in Law.

He began his professional career in 1977 as the head of a rural cultural club. After graduating from the pedagogical institute, he worked as a music teacher and later served as the director of a music school. In subsequent years, he held various managerial positions in the fields of education, culture, youth policy, and public administration.

From 2002 to 2024, he served as Director of the Karaganda Higher Humanitarian College. During his many years in the education sector, he made a significant contribution to the development of vocational and music education, as well as to cultural and educational work with young people.

He is a Corresponding Member of the Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Kazakhstan. From 2021 to 2025, he served as a deputy of the Karaganda City Maslikhat of the 7th convocation. He has been a member of the AMANAT party since 2006.

For his contribution to the development of education, culture, and public life, as well as for his many years of dedicated work, he has received a number of state and departmental awards. These include the honorary title of “Honorary Worker of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan,” the Ybyrai Altynsarin Badge, the “Excellence in Culture” Badge, the honorary title of “Honored Figure of Kazakhstan,” medals, and other awards.

In 2023, he became a laureate of the Akim of the Karaganda Region’s Award in the “Composer of the Year” category. He also won the “New Names – 2023” competition in the “Shabyt” category and was awarded the “Honorary Teacher of the Education Sector of the Karaganda Region” Badge.

Accounting and Reporting Department

Development of financial policy. Maintenance of accurate accounting, tax, and management records of the institution’s financial and economic activities.

In terms of accounting:

• Control over the receipt and expenditure of funds;

• Maintenance of reporting;

• Settlements with suppliers;

• Calculation and timely payment of wages;

• Calculation and timely transfer of taxes and other mandatory payments;

• Formation of primary reports, organization of their storage, etc.;

• Ensuring timely reconciliation with debtors and creditors.

Chief Accountant — Zhanar Muratkanovna Saduakasova
Accountants — Karlygash Tokaevna Sadvakasova and Zhanna Ramazanovna Zhanturina
Head of Department — Ariya MyrzaGazievna Omarova

Administrative and Personnel Department

Organization and maintenance of the center’s document management, ensuring personnel documentation flow, and conducting effective recruitment and placement of personnel in accordance with their business and professional qualities. Planning the department’s activities, performing management functions, organizing the work of disciplinary, certification, expert, and other commissions on personnel issues, conducting service investigations. Registration of orders, ensuring proper registration, forming corporate culture, and developing a favorable socio-psychological work environment. Work and monitoring of quality staff selection, maintenance of personal files, and ensuring the confidentiality of employee personal data in the “Enbek kz” database. Disciplinary and incentive measures, directing employees for professional training due to changes in legislation, labor contracts, job descriptions, work of the timekeeping commission, timekeeping sheets, registration, and archiving of outgoing and incoming documentation. Conducting briefings with department employees upon hiring.

Acting Head of Department — Asemssulu Umerbekovna Agibayeva
Department Specialist — Rustem Nurgul Erzakhovna

Financial Planning and Monitoring Department

The Financial Planning and Monitoring Department is a structural unit of the Public State Institution “Active Longevity Center” of the Akimat of the city of Astana, operating in accordance with the Center’s Charter, guided by the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan and other regulatory legal acts. The main tasks of the department are to monitor the quality of social services provided by the Center, plan financial flows, and monitor the correct and effective use of the allocated budget funds of the Center. The Financial Planning and Monitoring Department is responsible for planning and organizing the Center’s activities, coordinating staff work, and controlling the quality of services provided. Its duties also include analyzing results and work efficiency, developing strategies for the development and improvement of processes within the Center. The department plays a vital role in ensuring the effective functioning of the Active Longevity Center and meeting the needs of service recipients.

Department Economist — Galiya Amangeldievna Kulmurzinova
Monitoring Specialist — Karlygash Zikenkyzy Saspanova
Specialist-Secretary — Aray Kudaibergenovna Bakeeva

Public Procurement Department

The Public Procurement Department of the Public State Institution “Active Longevity Center” of the Akimat of the city of Astana is a structural unit that operates in accordance with the Center’s Charter. The main objective of the department is to organize and conduct public procurement of goods, works, and services. The department ensures the efficiency of planning, the uninterrupted operation of the Center, as well as the optimal and effective use of funds allocated for public procurement, in compliance with the principles of legal regulation of public procurement. The department’s task is to supply all branches of the Center with goods, works, and services for the proper functioning and provision of services to service recipients in accordance with the current legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Department Head — Eldar Bayram-Ogly Ibrahimov
Public Procurement Specialist — Zhakilin Zhiger Kurushbekovich 
Lawyer — Azataev Erik Kasinbekovich

Department of Strategic Development and Social Projects

The Department of Strategic Development and Social Projects develops and implements initiatives aimed at improving the health, social integration, and active longevity of elderly people. It coordinates efforts to introduce new areas of the Center’s activities, analyzes the effectiveness of social services provided, and summarizes statistical data. The department collaborates with government and public organizations to conduct joint events and projects. It also organizes and checks the quality of social services and develops proposals for their improvement. An important part of the work involves participation in scientific and practical conferences and exchanging experience with other organizations. Additionally, department staff are responsible for monitoring the implementation of plans and reporting within the Center’s system.

Department Head — Kymbat Kalelovna Tasyimova
Department Specialists — Raykhan Bakhytzhanovna Udergenova and Ainash Olzhekeshovna Ualieva

Department of Information Promotion of Social Services

The department was established on January 15, 2024, in accordance with the order “On the approval of the staffing schedule and organizational structure.” The department consists of 3 employees: the department head and 2 SMM specialists. The main focus of the department’s work is the information support of the Active Longevity Center. Currently, department employees prepare materials about the work and achievements of the Center and actively publish them in the media and social networks. Meanwhile, printing specialists contribute to the development of quality content and the creation of a positive image of the Center using photo/video resources. The department’s work is carried out in accordance with the informational-image work plan. The materials published in the media are tracked daily.

The press service staff provides informational support for the official website of the Active Longevity Center. With the help of SMM specialists, the Center’s official pages on social media are supplemented with image-based materials, increasing the number of followers and views on applications such as Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

The department is headed by Meruert Nurgalieva, an experienced media specialist and member of the Union of Journalists of Kazakhstan. Today, the Department of Information Promotion of Social Services has been joined by young specialists. Despite their young age, Malika Eldarovna and Zere Nurlybekovna is already professionals in their field and has started working as an SMM specialists.

Almaty district

Since 2022, the Active Longevity Center located in the Almaty district has registered 3,886 pensioners, and since the beginning of 2025, 191 people have registered. The center offers 14 types of services and 9 club circles. Pensioners also have the opportunity to visit the city’s cultural institutions, theaters, and concerts for free.

The center employs highly qualified specialists who have been working since the center’s opening, including cultural organizer Bakhtyzhan Tusypkyzy and the leader of the art therapy club Aygul Erkinkyzy.

Thanks to the professionalism of these specialists, the Center’s work has been elevated to a high level, and all conditions have been created for the development of pensioners in the areas of social wellness, social labor, social-professional, and social-recreational directions.

The Social Services Department of the Almaty district is headed by the experienced psychologist Nurgul Talgatkyzy.

Today, creative grandmothers and grandfathers from the Almaty district are winning various competitions and are well-known among their peers as singers and dancers. In addition, the center frequently holds competitions in national games.

Baykonyr district

The Social Services Center of the Baikonur district began its operations in 2022.

Currently, 3,173 pensioners are served by the Center. The center offers more than 15 clubs for pensioners and about 20 other clubs.

Every week, various festive events are held, and pensioners also have the opportunity to visit cultural institutions, such as theaters and concerts, for free. Among the pensioners, there are many who, visiting the Center, not only improve their health but also find pleasant social interactions. For pensioners residing in the “Öndiris” residential complex, an additional branch of the Center has been opened, where they can participate in various clubs. Around 10 clubs operate in the “Öndiris” sports and wellness complex.

The Social Services Department of the Baikonur district is headed by the qualified social sector specialist Rosa Karabekova.

The Center’s staff pays special attention to working within the framework of the “Generational Continuity” project. There are established connections with educational institutions and orphanages.

As representatives of the older generation, pensioners actively participate not only in their own development but also in various sports and cultural events.

Еsil district

The Social Services Center of the Esil district was established in 2022. Currently, the Center employs 14 staff members. The Center is headed by a qualified social sector specialist, Zhannar Esenamanova.

The main goal of the Center is the social adaptation of pensioners in their place of residence in the city. Today, the Esil district Center serves 5,386 elderly people. The Center has 15 clubs, most of which focus on creativity. Specifically, there are 7 creative teams and 1 dombra ensemble. Four artistic groups hold the status of folk ensembles.

In addition, the Center has opened new clubs, such as “Shyrka Guitar,” the dance group “Zhana Tolkyn,” and an artistic ensemble showcasing national costumes.

Pensioners actively participate every day in rehabilitation gymnastics, Kazakh gymnastics “Aykune,” yoga, Scandinavian walks, games of togyz kumalak and chess, computer literacy courses, and table tennis.

Medical and psychological services are provided to the elderly.

Creative pensioners from the Esil district often participate in city cultural events and amaze their peers with their art.

Saryarka district

The Social Services Center of the Saryarka district in Astana operates with the aim of supporting an active lifestyle for elderly people and effectively organizing their leisure time.

The Center was established in 2022. From 2022 to 2025, 2,692 service recipients were registered. Since January 1, 2025, 188 new service recipients have joined.

The Center provides 15 different services and has a physical rehabilitation and wellness complex (FOK) as well as 14 clubs organized by volunteers. Pensioners have access to free clubs and sections.

The Social Services Center of the Saryarka district is headed by Kenzhebolat Bapishev. Kenzhebolat Saparuly is a qualified specialist with many years of experience, a recipient of the “Qurmet” order, and the title of “Best Worker in the Social Sector of Kazakhstan.”

To improve their health, pensioners are provided with medical services.

Cultural and sporting events are organized, and pensioners actively participate in them. In particular, they regularly participate in cycling races, chess, checkers, togyz kumalak tournaments, and other activities.

Additionally, pensioners visit excursions to museums, theaters, and cinemas.

The classes conducted by the Center’s staff, Elmira Zharylgapova and Zhibek Serikkyzy, are very popular among pensioners. Participants actively attend yoga and art therapy courses.

To date, service recipients have expressed their gratitude for the Center’s work.

They not only improve their health but also make new friends and take part in interesting activities.

Nura District

The Social Services Department of the Nura district started its work on February 16, 2024. Currently, the Center employs 15 specialists. Since its opening, 1,429 pensioners have registered and are actively using the Center’s services. The Center offers various health and social clubs and circles aimed at supporting the health of elderly citizens and promoting an active lifestyle.

Health and wellness directions:

• Rehabilitation gymnastics

• Aykune gymnastics

• Yoga

• Nordic walking

• Dance

• Physiological relaxation room

• Preventive massage

Intellectual and creative development:

• Toguzkumalak (a traditional Kazakh board game)

• Art therapy

• Sand therapy

• Chess

• English language

• Movie club

• Karaoke

Clubs:

• Healthy lifestyle (HLS)

• Intellectual games

• “Ulagat Birligi” (Educational Union)

• “Silver Volunteers”

• “Charity Thread”

• Choirs: “Nura Melodies” and “Armandastar” (Dreamers)

Our goal is to improve the quality of life for elderly citizens, support their health, extend active longevity, and provide opportunities to spend leisure time in an interesting and meaningful way.

We support each pensioner and help open new opportunities!