Alatau: Teachers lose rural allowance due to city status, receive bonuses instead

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Published 8 Nov 2026 · last updated 8 Nov 2026 · 15 Oct 2024

The elevation of Zhetigen to the city of Alatau resulted in the loss of a statutory 25 percent salary allowance for teachers in rural areas. The affected educators submitted a video appeal to the President, after which the allowance was replaced by bonuses.

Key facts

• Zhetigen was elevated to the city of Alatau in January 2024.
• Teachers lost a statutory allowance of 25 percent of their salary.
• 17 schools were affected by the change.
• The allowance was replaced by bonuses following protests.

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1. Бумажный город Алатау: как городские педагоги живут в аулеRatel.kz · 15 Oct 2024 · RU