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In Shymkent, the construction of an innovative university and a hostel for 1 thousand places is planned, the press service of local government of South Kazakhstan region reports.

Mayor of the region Zhanseit Tuimebayev noted that the construction of an innovative university is planned on the territory of Shymkent. 150 hectares has been allocated for these purposes,  used to build educational buildings, sports and residential complexes, also  hostel for 1,000 places,  at a session of the Council for Youth Policy under Kazakh President.

He also mentioned that nowadays in SKR for more than 7,200 students services are provided by 26 hostels. Over the past two years, two hostels for 1,000 places have been built and put into operation in the region.

"In the second half of this year, it is planned to begin construction of two more student hostels," the Mayor said.

“The Qazaq Times”