The official announcement describes the city rules underpinning measures to reduce air pollution.
Official publication
The air-protection rules were approved at the end of 2025 and establish a comprehensive approach to monitoring and reducing pollution.
They provide the legal basis for special environmental requirements, including development of the low-emission zone.
Original documents are in Russian / Kazakh. English summaries are informational.
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