A 35-year-old man in Astana has been held administratively accountable for riding a horse on a roadway and sidewalks to film a video for social media.

The man was shooting a video for one of the capital's venues and rode a horse along traffic lanes and pedestrian sidewalks, obstructing pedestrian movement.

Later, while heading towards the 'Baiterek' monument, the horse soiled the sidewalk and damaged greenery at one of the intersections, thereby violating local beautification regulations.

For both infractions, the man has been subjected to administrative penalties. The Astana City Police Department urges residents and visitors to comply with the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan, respect others' rights, and avoid actions that create inconvenience or danger to other road users and pedestrians.

reports ЖКХ24, referring to the website of the Astana City Akimat.

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On August 6, 2026, a technical meeting was held in Kostanay region under the chairmanship of the head of the Department of Energy and Housing and Communal Services of the regional akimat and the chief manager of the Water Supply and Drainage Department of JSC "KazCenter ЖКХ". The meeting was attended by deputy akims of the districts and directors of utility enterprises.

The meeting discussed the implementation of rural water supply projects within the framework of the National Project "Modernization of the Energy and Utilities Sectors".

This was reported by ЖКХ24, referencing the Department of Energy and Housing and Communal Services of Kostanay region.

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