Kussainov 1978—1982 Abubakir Tynynybaev 1982—1986 Vladislav Anufriev 1986—1988 Anatoly Zhigulin 1988—1990 Saginbek Tursunov 1990—1993 Umirzak Uzbekov (1994-1996) Serik Ahimbekov 1996—1997 Zamanbek Nurkadilov (December 1997 - May 2001) Shalbai Kulmakhanov (May 2001 - August 11, 2005) Serik Umbetov (2005-2011) Anzar Musakhanov (from April 13, 2011 to August 20, 2014) Amandyk Batalov (from August 20, 2014) Awards On October 28, 1966, Alma-Ata region was awarded by Order of Lenin for its success in increasing the production and procurement of grain, meat, milk and other agricultural products. On December 3, 1970, Alma-Ata region was awarded by the second Order of Lenin for the great successes achieved by the working people of the region in fulfilling the five-year plan for the development of industrial and agricultural production. Administrative divisions The region is administratively divided into seventeen districts and the cities of Konaev, Taldykorgan, and Tekeli. Aksu District, administrative center is Zhansugirov; Alakol District, the administrative center is Usharal; Balkhash District, the administrative center is Bakanas; Enbekshikazakh District, the administrative center is Esik; Eskeldi District, the administrative center is Karabulak; Ile District, the administrative center is Otegen Batyr; Karasay District, the administrative center is Kaskelen; Karatal District, the administrative center is Ushtobe; Kerbulak District, the administrative center is Sary-Ozek; Koksu District, the administrative center is Balpyk Bi; Kegen District, the administrative center is Kegen; Panfilov District, the administrative center is Zharkent; Raiymbek District, the administrative center is Narynkol; Sarkand District, the administrative center is Sarkand; Talgar District, the administrative center is Talgar; Uygur District, the administrative center is Chundzha; Zhambyl District, the administrative center is Uzynagash Taldykorgan city Konaev city Tekeli city Climate The natural conditions of the Almaty region include 5 climatic zones - from deserts to eternal snows. The climate is sharply continental, the average January temperature in the lowlands is -15 C, in the foothills - 6-8 C; July - +16 C and + 24 + 25 C, respectively. The annual rainfall on the plains is up to 300 mm, in the foothills and mountains - from 500-700 to 1000 mm per year. Ethnic composition The share of Kazakhs, Russians, Uigurs by region census of 2009 year. Subsequently, the ethnic composition underwent strong changes with the advent and collapse of the Soviet Union. At present, it is still multi-ethnic, however, Kazakhs absolutely prevail (72.07%), the share of Russians has greatly reduced to 13.33% of the region's inhabitants. The number of Uigurs is