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President visits Medeo and Shymbulak
Almaty, November 25, 2009 (Khabar) - Nursultan Nazarbayev has paid visits to the Medeo skating rink and the Shymbulak ski resort. The head of state inspected the rate of reconstruction of facilities and expressed his satisfaction with what he had seen. Specialists assured the President that in 2011 Kazakhstan will be able to host the Asian Games as well as its guests and participants on a decent level.
Very beautiful mountain valley Medeo, named after a nomad, who lived in the past century, and pitched his village in this picturesque area. The legendary ice rink is situated here, and it can tell you how beautifully Soviet skaters won all the world records in the short term of time. Over one hundred records were set on this ice rink. Staggering starts will again be initiated here very soon. .
Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of Kazakhstan:
- Of course, it is a hard time now and there is a shortage of money due to the crisis. Despite such issues, we will be able to complete all facilities on time. It is important for our image because we can show that we staged the games regardless of all difficulties. All of these facilities including Medeo, the Ice Palace, the ski jump and Shymbulak will stay in Almaty to serve for the good of Almaty residents.
Akhmetzhan Yesimov, Almaty mayor:
- During his visit to Almaty in April last year, the president took the decision to conduct the Asian games in two cities including Almaty. The government received a corresponding instruction and it allocated the money. Now, we can see that the reconstruction of the Palace of Sport, Ski Jump, Medeo skating rink and the Shymbulak ski resort is in progress.
Mass skating is expected to begin ahead of Independence Day. Almost 8 billion tenge was invested in the reconstruction of the skating rink.
Victor Dolzhenkov, deputy mayor of Almaty:
- Arrival of the President to the rink is a great day. Rink will work thanks to the President. It was not conserved as previously estimated. This is one of the objects of Asian Games, and hockey competitions will be held here. So, it is a great gift for the residents of Almaty.
Kosan Svanbekov, chief engineer of the project:
- The quality is excellent, we use modern technology. Rink will function for a long time, as had previously worked for 40 years, and I hope it will be even longer thanks to our President. This rink is of world importance. I think we will grow many Olympic champions and set many records here.
Kanat Salpassov, foreman:
- We work according to the plan and hope to put it to exploitation in time. I would like to thank our President for taking care of our legendary, famous skating rink, not only in Asia but throughout the world.
Young skaters were among the first to test the new ice on the rink.
Sasha Kandykova:
- Here is a very good ice, many thanks to the President for having such a rink, everything here is convenience. We worked on different tracks and they were small, not very comfortable. And ice is good here, very comfortable and good ride. We are very pleased that our beloved President is concerned about this rink.
Vera Rusakova:
- It's a Christmas tale, such a good ice! Thanks the President for what he gave us such ice, is a gift for children on New Year's eve. Children will hold here their holidays and enjoy riding. Thanks the President.
Maxim Kandykov:
- Asian Winter Games will be conducted here for the first time, and it will be not ashamed to meet the guests on such ice. Many thanks to the President.
Specialists from the International Ski Federation approved the Shymbulak Ski Resort. This year, it is going to stage an international competition. By February 2010, a cable way is to be put into effect. The head of state also asked to dispose of heavy traffic in the mountains to clean up its environment. Every time the President arrives in Almaty, he never misses a chance to ski in the mountains. He also recommends skiing for those who live near this wonderful ski slope but have never tried this kind of sports yet.
Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of Kazakhstan:
- It is all about fresh mountain air, white snow, speed and adrenaline. All of these give us health. One should go in for sports and go to the mountains often to breath in clean mountain air. Our homeland has everything including mountains and valleys. We also like skiing and other kinds of sport which are necessary for people as they enrich them culturally. It is the health of our citizens.
Very beautiful mountain valley Medeo, named after a nomad, who lived in the past century, and pitched his village in this picturesque area. The legendary ice rink is situated here, and it can tell you how beautifully Soviet skaters won all the world records in the short term of time. Over one hundred records were set on this ice rink. Staggering starts will again be initiated here very soon. .
Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of Kazakhstan:
- Of course, it is a hard time now and there is a shortage of money due to the crisis. Despite such issues, we will be able to complete all facilities on time. It is important for our image because we can show that we staged the games regardless of all difficulties. All of these facilities including Medeo, the Ice Palace, the ski jump and Shymbulak will stay in Almaty to serve for the good of Almaty residents.
Akhmetzhan Yesimov, Almaty mayor:
- During his visit to Almaty in April last year, the president took the decision to conduct the Asian games in two cities including Almaty. The government received a corresponding instruction and it allocated the money. Now, we can see that the reconstruction of the Palace of Sport, Ski Jump, Medeo skating rink and the Shymbulak ski resort is in progress.
Mass skating is expected to begin ahead of Independence Day. Almost 8 billion tenge was invested in the reconstruction of the skating rink.
Victor Dolzhenkov, deputy mayor of Almaty:
- Arrival of the President to the rink is a great day. Rink will work thanks to the President. It was not conserved as previously estimated. This is one of the objects of Asian Games, and hockey competitions will be held here. So, it is a great gift for the residents of Almaty.
Kosan Svanbekov, chief engineer of the project:
- The quality is excellent, we use modern technology. Rink will function for a long time, as had previously worked for 40 years, and I hope it will be even longer thanks to our President. This rink is of world importance. I think we will grow many Olympic champions and set many records here.
Kanat Salpassov, foreman:
- We work according to the plan and hope to put it to exploitation in time. I would like to thank our President for taking care of our legendary, famous skating rink, not only in Asia but throughout the world.
Young skaters were among the first to test the new ice on the rink.
Sasha Kandykova:
- Here is a very good ice, many thanks to the President for having such a rink, everything here is convenience. We worked on different tracks and they were small, not very comfortable. And ice is good here, very comfortable and good ride. We are very pleased that our beloved President is concerned about this rink.
Vera Rusakova:
- It's a Christmas tale, such a good ice! Thanks the President for what he gave us such ice, is a gift for children on New Year's eve. Children will hold here their holidays and enjoy riding. Thanks the President.
Maxim Kandykov:
- Asian Winter Games will be conducted here for the first time, and it will be not ashamed to meet the guests on such ice. Many thanks to the President.
Specialists from the International Ski Federation approved the Shymbulak Ski Resort. This year, it is going to stage an international competition. By February 2010, a cable way is to be put into effect. The head of state also asked to dispose of heavy traffic in the mountains to clean up its environment. Every time the President arrives in Almaty, he never misses a chance to ski in the mountains. He also recommends skiing for those who live near this wonderful ski slope but have never tried this kind of sports yet.
Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of Kazakhstan:
- It is all about fresh mountain air, white snow, speed and adrenaline. All of these give us health. One should go in for sports and go to the mountains often to breath in clean mountain air. Our homeland has everything including mountains and valleys. We also like skiing and other kinds of sport which are necessary for people as they enrich them culturally. It is the health of our citizens.
