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| History of LLP “National Center for Seismological Observations and Research” LLP “National Center for Seismological Observations and Research” (formerly the Institute of Seismology) is the country’s leading scientific center in the study of earthquakes, seismic hazards, and ensuring seismic safety. The Institute of Seismology was founded in 1976 as part of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR. Its main objective was to conduct fundamental and applied research in the field of seismology, develop methods for earthquake prediction, and assess the seismic hazard of territories. |
Seismology in Kazakhstan emerged as an independent scientific field in response to the high seismic activity in the southeastern part of the country. The starting point for systematic earthquake studies was the destructive Verny earthquake, which demonstrated the need for a scientific approach to assessing and reducing seismic risks.
In 1976, the Institute of Seismology was established within the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR as a specialized scientific center combining fundamental research and applied tasks in geophysics. From that moment, the instrumental base began to develop активно, a network of seismic stations was formed, and highly qualified specialists were trained.
Over the decades, the institute became the core of the national seismological school, ensuring a systematic approach to studying seismicity in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
Contribution of scientists over 50 years
Over 50 years of activity, the Institute of Seismology and its successor — LLP “National Center for Seismological Observations and Research” — have formed a strong scientific school that has significantly influenced the development of seismology and geophysics in Kazakhstan and the Central Asian region.
Outstanding scientists made fundamental and applied contributions that became the basis for modern approaches to ensuring the country’s seismic safety.
Thanks to their long-term research:
“National Center for Seismological Observations and Research” today
Since its establishment, LLP “National Center for Seismological Observations and Research” has played a key role in the formation and development of the national seismic monitoring system. A network of seismic stations covering the territory of Kazakhstan has been created and is continuously modernized, ensuring the recording and analysis of seismic events both within the country and beyond its borders.
The most significant recent practical results in assessing seismic hazard in the Republic of Kazakhstan include:
International cooperation
LLP “National Center for Seismological Observations and Research” is among the nine countries worldwide where intensive research is conducted in the field of seismic safety. In 2012, the Institute of Seismology was officially recognized by UNESCO as one of the leading organizations in the CIS in the field of seismology.
The Center активно cooperates with international organizations in the field of seismology and seismic risk reduction.
International cooperation is carried out jointly with leading countries and organizations, including UNESCO, JICA, the Earthquake Administration of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, the Unified Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences, institutes of seismology in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, the International Institute of Seismology and Earthquake Engineering (Japan), the International Research Center — Geodynamic Polygon in Bishkek (RAS), SPC “Vulkan” (Moscow), the Helmholtz International Geophysical Center (Germany), and the United States Geological Survey.
Outstanding scientists of the Institute of Seismology
For more than 50 years of seismological science development in Kazakhstan, the scientists of LLP “National Center for Seismological Observations and Research” have formed a powerful scientific school that has defined modern approaches to earthquake studies, seismic hazard assessment, and ensuring the resilience of the country’s infrastructure.
In 1976, the Institute of Seismology was established within the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR as a specialized scientific center combining fundamental research and applied tasks in geophysics. From that moment, the instrumental base began to develop активно, a network of seismic stations was formed, and highly qualified specialists were trained.
Over the decades, the institute became the core of the national seismological school, ensuring a systematic approach to studying seismicity in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
Contribution of scientists over 50 years
Over 50 years of activity, the Institute of Seismology and its successor — LLP “National Center for Seismological Observations and Research” — have formed a strong scientific school that has significantly influenced the development of seismology and geophysics in Kazakhstan and the Central Asian region.
Outstanding scientists made fundamental and applied contributions that became the basis for modern approaches to ensuring the country’s seismic safety.
Thanks to their long-term research:
- a scientific basis for assessing seismic hazard and risk in Kazakhstan has been established;
- methods of seismic zoning and microzonation have been developed and implemented;
- foundations of engineering seismology and earthquake-resistant construction have been laid;
- a national seismic monitoring system has been created and developed
“National Center for Seismological Observations and Research” today
Since its establishment, LLP “National Center for Seismological Observations and Research” has played a key role in the formation and development of the national seismic monitoring system. A network of seismic stations covering the territory of Kazakhstan has been created and is continuously modernized, ensuring the recording and analysis of seismic events both within the country and beyond its borders.
The most significant recent practical results in assessing seismic hazard in the Republic of Kazakhstan include:
- a set of general seismic zoning maps for Kazakhstan developed on a new methodological basis (Eurocode 8), which are a mandatory part of the national building codes and regulations;
- a set of seismic microzonation maps for the city of Almaty developed on a new methodological basis (Eurocode 8), taking into account its future development plan;
- detailed seismic zoning maps developed for Aktobe, Almaty, Atyrau, East Kazakhstan, Zhambyl, West Kazakhstan, Kyzylorda, and Mangystau regions.
International cooperation
LLP “National Center for Seismological Observations and Research” is among the nine countries worldwide where intensive research is conducted in the field of seismic safety. In 2012, the Institute of Seismology was officially recognized by UNESCO as one of the leading organizations in the CIS in the field of seismology.
The Center активно cooperates with international organizations in the field of seismology and seismic risk reduction.
International cooperation is carried out jointly with leading countries and organizations, including UNESCO, JICA, the Earthquake Administration of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, the Unified Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences, institutes of seismology in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, the International Institute of Seismology and Earthquake Engineering (Japan), the International Research Center — Geodynamic Polygon in Bishkek (RAS), SPC “Vulkan” (Moscow), the Helmholtz International Geophysical Center (Germany), and the United States Geological Survey.
Outstanding scientists of the Institute of Seismology
For more than 50 years of seismological science development in Kazakhstan, the scientists of LLP “National Center for Seismological Observations and Research” have formed a powerful scientific school that has defined modern approaches to earthquake studies, seismic hazard assessment, and ensuring the resilience of the country’s infrastructure.
KURSKYEV Abdrakhman Kozloyevich
1937 - 2025
doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Professor, Academician, one of the founders of the Institute and the national scientific school of seismology in Kazakhstan.
doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Professor, Academician, one of the founders of the Institute and the national scientific school of seismology in Kazakhstan.
He headed the Institute of Seismology from 1989 to 2001. He served as Honorary Director of the Institute and Head of a laboratory. In 1961, he graduated from the Kazakh Mining and Metallurgical Institute. In 1978, the Academic Council of the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the Siberian Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences awarded him the degree of Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences in the specialty 01.04.12 – “Geophysics.” In 1992, he was approved as Professor by the Higher Attestation Commission. Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the specialty “Seismology.”
He is one of the key founders of the Institute of Seismology and the Republican system for seismological observations and earthquake Learn more...
He is one of the key founders of the Institute of Seismology and the Republican system for seismological observations and earthquake Learn more...
KURSKYEV Abdrakhman Kozloyevich
1937-2025
He headed the Institute of Seismology from 1989 to 2001. He served as Honorary Director of the Institute and Head of a laboratory. In 1961, he graduated from the Kazakh Mining and Metallurgical Institute. In 1978, the Academic Council of the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the Siberian Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences awarded him the degree of Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences in the specialty 01.04.12 – “Geophysics.” In 1992, he was approved as Professor by the Higher Attestation Commission. Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the specialty “Seismology.”
He is one of the key founders of the Institute of Seismology and the Republican system for seismological observations and earthquake forecasting. From 1989 to 2001, he served as Director of the Institute. He headed the Republican Council for Earthquake Forecasting under the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Interdepartmental Commission on Earthquake Forecasting under the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
From 1999 to 2002, he was Academician-Secretary of the Department of Earth Sciences and a member of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. He was awarded medals and certificates of honor of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the “International Academic Rating of Popularity and Quality Golden Fortune” diploma, the St. George Medal “Honor. Glory. Labor.” and the medal named after Academician P.A. Kapitsa; he is also a recipient of a “Diploma for Scientific Discovery.”
He is the author of the “Concept for the Development of Seismological Research in Kazakhstan” and the scientific foundations and methods of earthquake prediction. With his participation and under his leadership, the “General Seismic Zoning Map of the Republic of Kazakhstan” and the building codes “Construction in Seismic Regions SNiP V.1.2.-4.98” were developed.
He is the author of the “Law of Correspondence of Spatio-Temporal Periodicities.” He initiated international programs and established a school of seismologists. At his initiative, a new specialty “Seismology” was introduced in the country. He authored more than 350 scientific works. His monograph “Earthquakes and Seismic Safety of Kazakhstan” was published in Chinese in the People’s Republic of China.
He is one of the key founders of the Institute of Seismology and the Republican system for seismological observations and earthquake forecasting. From 1989 to 2001, he served as Director of the Institute. He headed the Republican Council for Earthquake Forecasting under the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Interdepartmental Commission on Earthquake Forecasting under the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
From 1999 to 2002, he was Academician-Secretary of the Department of Earth Sciences and a member of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. He was awarded medals and certificates of honor of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the “International Academic Rating of Popularity and Quality Golden Fortune” diploma, the St. George Medal “Honor. Glory. Labor.” and the medal named after Academician P.A. Kapitsa; he is also a recipient of a “Diploma for Scientific Discovery.”
He is the author of the “Concept for the Development of Seismological Research in Kazakhstan” and the scientific foundations and methods of earthquake prediction. With his participation and under his leadership, the “General Seismic Zoning Map of the Republic of Kazakhstan” and the building codes “Construction in Seismic Regions SNiP V.1.2.-4.98” were developed.
He is the author of the “Law of Correspondence of Spatio-Temporal Periodicities.” He initiated international programs and established a school of seismologists. At his initiative, a new specialty “Seismology” was introduced in the country. He authored more than 350 scientific works. His monograph “Earthquakes and Seismic Safety of Kazakhstan” was published in Chinese in the People’s Republic of China.
ABDULLAYEV Abdulaziz Umarovich
doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Professor, Academician, a leading scientist in the field of geochemical and hydrogeological seismology.
Head of the Laboratory of the Fluid Regime of the Earth’s Crust. Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Academician of the International Academy of Information (MAIN) and the International Academy of Ecology and Human and Nature Safety (MANEB).
In 1959, he graduated from the Moscow Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals and Gold named after M.I. Kalinin.
1960–1968 — Researcher at the Institute of Geology of the Academy of Sciences of the Kirghiz SSR.
1968–1971 — Senior Researcher of the Council for Coordination of Scientific Activities of the Academy of Sciences of the Kirghiz SSR.
1972–1979 — Chief Geologist and Head of a Geological Exploration Party of the Geology Administration of the Kirghiz SSR. Learn more...
In 1959, he graduated from the Moscow Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals and Gold named after M.I. Kalinin.
1960–1968 — Researcher at the Institute of Geology of the Academy of Sciences of the Kirghiz SSR.
1968–1971 — Senior Researcher of the Council for Coordination of Scientific Activities of the Academy of Sciences of the Kirghiz SSR.
1972–1979 — Chief Geologist and Head of a Geological Exploration Party of the Geology Administration of the Kirghiz SSR. Learn more...
ABDULLAYEV Abdulaziz Umarovich
Head of the Laboratory of the Fluid Regime of the Earth’s Crust. Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Academician of the International Academy of Information (MAIN) and the International Academy of Ecology and Human and Nature Safety (MANEB).
In 1959, he graduated from the Moscow Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals and Gold named after M.I. Kalinin.
1960–1968 — Researcher at the Institute of Geology of the Academy of Sciences of the Kirghiz SSR.
1968–1971 — Senior Researcher of the Council for Coordination of Scientific Activities of the Academy of Sciences of the Kirghiz SSR.
1972–1979 — Chief Geologist and Head of a Geological Exploration Party of the Geology Administration of the Kirghiz SSR.
1979–1989 — Head of Laboratory and Head of Department at the Institute of Seismology of the Academy of Sciences of the Kirghiz SSR.
In 1990, he was invited to the Institute of Seismology of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR.
In 2001, he defended his doctoral dissertation.
Deputy Chairman of the Forecasting Commission of the Institute of Seismology. He served as an expert and member of the Interdepartmental Commission on Earthquake Prediction under the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and was a member of several academic and dissertation councils.
He actively promoted new scientific achievements in seismology, natural disaster forecasting, and seismic safety of the population through mass media.
He was awarded honorary diplomas of the Geological Committee of the Kirghiz SSR, the Academies of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan.
Author of more than two hundred scientific publications
In 1959, he graduated from the Moscow Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals and Gold named after M.I. Kalinin.
1960–1968 — Researcher at the Institute of Geology of the Academy of Sciences of the Kirghiz SSR.
1968–1971 — Senior Researcher of the Council for Coordination of Scientific Activities of the Academy of Sciences of the Kirghiz SSR.
1972–1979 — Chief Geologist and Head of a Geological Exploration Party of the Geology Administration of the Kirghiz SSR.
1979–1989 — Head of Laboratory and Head of Department at the Institute of Seismology of the Academy of Sciences of the Kirghiz SSR.
In 1990, he was invited to the Institute of Seismology of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR.
In 2001, he defended his doctoral dissertation.
Deputy Chairman of the Forecasting Commission of the Institute of Seismology. He served as an expert and member of the Interdepartmental Commission on Earthquake Prediction under the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and was a member of several academic and dissertation councils.
He actively promoted new scientific achievements in seismology, natural disaster forecasting, and seismic safety of the population through mass media.
He was awarded honorary diplomas of the Geological Committee of the Kirghiz SSR, the Academies of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan.
Author of more than two hundred scientific publications
BELOSLYUDTSEV Oleg Mikhailovich
candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Head of the Laboratory for Integrated Earthquake Forecasting, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. In 1970, he graduated from the Geophysics Faculty of the Kazakh Polytechnic Institute. From 1970 to 1977, he worked in geophysical expeditions of Eastern Siberia and Kazhydromet.
Since 1977, he has been a researcher at the Institute of Seismology of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, with scientific work dedicated to the problem of earthquake prediction. In 2004, he defended his candidate dissertation on the topic: “Features of the fine structure of variations in geophysical fields in connection with earthquake prediction in the Northern Tien Shan.” Learn more...
Since 1977, he has been a researcher at the Institute of Seismology of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, with scientific work dedicated to the problem of earthquake prediction. In 2004, he defended his candidate dissertation on the topic: “Features of the fine structure of variations in geophysical fields in connection with earthquake prediction in the Northern Tien Shan.” Learn more...
BELOSLYUDTSEV Oleg Mikhailovich
Head of the Laboratory for Integrated Earthquake Forecasting, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. In 1970, he graduated from the Geophysics Faculty of the Kazakh Polytechnic Institute. From 1970 to 1977, he worked in geophysical expeditions of Eastern Siberia and Kazhydromet.
Since 1977, he has been a researcher at the Institute of Seismology of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, with scientific work dedicated to the problem of earthquake prediction. In 2004, he defended his candidate dissertation on the topic: “Features of the fine structure of variations in geophysical fields in connection with earthquake prediction in the Northern Tien Shan.”
He is the author of a methodology and system for short-term assessment of the seismic situation in the Southeast of Kazakhstan based on a complex of data, which has been implemented in the practical work of the Earthquake Prediction Commission of the Institute of Seismology.
His scientific interests in the development of short-term earthquake forecasting methods are reflected in more than 100 scientific publications.
The professional and scientific activity of O. M. Beloslyudtsev has served the seismological science of Kazakhstan for more than 30 years, and the knowledge and experience he has accumulated are passed on to young scientists devoted to the problem of earthquake prediction.
Since 1977, he has been a researcher at the Institute of Seismology of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, with scientific work dedicated to the problem of earthquake prediction. In 2004, he defended his candidate dissertation on the topic: “Features of the fine structure of variations in geophysical fields in connection with earthquake prediction in the Northern Tien Shan.”
He is the author of a methodology and system for short-term assessment of the seismic situation in the Southeast of Kazakhstan based on a complex of data, which has been implemented in the practical work of the Earthquake Prediction Commission of the Institute of Seismology.
His scientific interests in the development of short-term earthquake forecasting methods are reflected in more than 100 scientific publications.
The professional and scientific activity of O. M. Beloslyudtsev has served the seismological science of Kazakhstan for more than 30 years, and the knowledge and experience he has accumulated are passed on to young scientists devoted to the problem of earthquake prediction.
STEPANENKO Nadezhda Pavlovna
candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Leading Researcher, Specialist in Instrumental Seismology
Заведующий лабораторией глубинного строения земной коры Национального Научного Центра Сейсмологических Наблюдений и Исследований. 1973-1978 гг. – обучение в Казахском Государственном университете имени С.М. Кирова на факультете механики и прикладной математики. С 1978 г. работает в Институте сейсмологии АН КазССР. Прошла путь от инженера до заведующего лабораторией. Сфера научных интересов – создание геолого-геофизической основы оценки сейсмической опасности и прогноза землетрясений, изучение напряженно-деформированного состояния земной коры и верхней мантии орогенных и платформенных территорий Казахстана. Learn more...
STEPANENKO Nadezhda Pavlovna
Head of the Laboratory of the Deep Structure of the Earth’s Crust at the National Scientific Center for Seismological Observations and Research.
From 1973 to 1978, she studied at the Faculty of Mechanics and Applied Mathematics of the S.M. Kirov Kazakh State University.
Since 1978, she has worked at the Institute of Seismology of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR, progressing from engineer to head of laboratory.
Her scientific interests include developing the geological and geophysical basis for seismic hazard assessment and earthquake prediction, as well as studying the stress–strain state of the Earth’s crust and upper mantle in the orogenic and platform regions of Kazakhstan.
In 2006, she defended her candidate dissertation in the specialty “Geophysics, geophysical methods of mineral exploration” on the topic “Multiparametric modeling of the Earth’s crust in seismically active regions of southeastern Kazakhstan.”
She is among the pioneers in developing a physical model of the deep structure of the lithosphere based on gravity surveying, deep seismic sounding, and seismometry data.
As a responsible executor, she actively participates in numerous national and international research programs, including the development of the set of General Seismic Zoning Maps of the Republic of Kazakhstan, detailed seismic zoning of regional territories, and seismic microzoning of cities using a new methodological framework.
N.P. Stepanenko actively works with students and contributes to the training of young seismologists. She is the author of more than 90 scientific publications and co-author of over five monographs.
She served as a member of the dissertation council at Satbayev University.
For her significant contribution to the development of national science, she has been awarded Honorary Diplomas of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
From 1973 to 1978, she studied at the Faculty of Mechanics and Applied Mathematics of the S.M. Kirov Kazakh State University.
Since 1978, she has worked at the Institute of Seismology of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR, progressing from engineer to head of laboratory.
Her scientific interests include developing the geological and geophysical basis for seismic hazard assessment and earthquake prediction, as well as studying the stress–strain state of the Earth’s crust and upper mantle in the orogenic and platform regions of Kazakhstan.
In 2006, she defended her candidate dissertation in the specialty “Geophysics, geophysical methods of mineral exploration” on the topic “Multiparametric modeling of the Earth’s crust in seismically active regions of southeastern Kazakhstan.”
She is among the pioneers in developing a physical model of the deep structure of the lithosphere based on gravity surveying, deep seismic sounding, and seismometry data.
As a responsible executor, she actively participates in numerous national and international research programs, including the development of the set of General Seismic Zoning Maps of the Republic of Kazakhstan, detailed seismic zoning of regional territories, and seismic microzoning of cities using a new methodological framework.
N.P. Stepanenko actively works with students and contributes to the training of young seismologists. She is the author of more than 90 scientific publications and co-author of over five monographs.
She served as a member of the dissertation council at Satbayev University.
For her significant contribution to the development of national science, she has been awarded Honorary Diplomas of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
SILACHEVA Natalya Vladimirovna
candidate of Sciences, Leading Researcher, Specialist in Engineering Seismology and Seismic Microzonation
Head of the Laboratory of Engineering Seismology. She graduated from the English Special Department of the Physics Faculty of Kazakh State University. Since 1988, she has worked at the Institute of Seismology. In 1999–2000, she completed a one‑year specialization in earthquake‑resistant construction and seismic hazard assessment in Japan.
In 2003, she defended her candidate dissertation on the topic “Influence of source and engineering‑geological conditions of Almaty on the seismic response of buildings.” She is one of the leading specialists of the Institute of Seismology. She has more than 90 publications, including international ones, and is the author of the catalog of digital strong‑motion records of Kazakhstan. Learn more...
In 2003, she defended her candidate dissertation on the topic “Influence of source and engineering‑geological conditions of Almaty on the seismic response of buildings.” She is one of the leading specialists of the Institute of Seismology. She has more than 90 publications, including international ones, and is the author of the catalog of digital strong‑motion records of Kazakhstan. Learn more...
SILACHEVA Natalya Vladimirovna
Head of the Laboratory of Engineering Seismology. She graduated from the English Special Department of the Physics Faculty of Kazakh State University. Since 1988, she has worked at the Institute of Seismology. In 1999–2000, she completed a one‑year specialization in earthquake‑resistant construction and seismic hazard assessment in Japan.
In 2003, she defended her candidate dissertation on the topic “Influence of source and engineering‑geological conditions of Almaty on the seismic response of buildings.” She is one of the leading specialists of the Institute of Seismology.
She has more than 90 publications, including international ones, and is the author of the catalog of digital strong‑motion records of Kazakhstan. She is part of the group of responsible executors for fundamental and applied research programs.
She actively participates in national and international seismological projects and takes part in national and international conferences.
Her scientific interests include engineering seismology, seismic hazard assessment, microzonation, and strong ground motion.
N.V. Silacheva was among the pioneers who established the first digital strong‑motion network in Kazakhstan and developed the methodological framework for processing, analyzing, and interpreting strong‑motion data. She was the first in the Republic to develop probabilistic seismic hazard maps in terms of peak ground acceleration and is one of the principal authors of the new seismic microzonation map of Almaty.
In 2003, she defended her candidate dissertation on the topic “Influence of source and engineering‑geological conditions of Almaty on the seismic response of buildings.” She is one of the leading specialists of the Institute of Seismology.
She has more than 90 publications, including international ones, and is the author of the catalog of digital strong‑motion records of Kazakhstan. She is part of the group of responsible executors for fundamental and applied research programs.
She actively participates in national and international seismological projects and takes part in national and international conferences.
Her scientific interests include engineering seismology, seismic hazard assessment, microzonation, and strong ground motion.
N.V. Silacheva was among the pioneers who established the first digital strong‑motion network in Kazakhstan and developed the methodological framework for processing, analyzing, and interpreting strong‑motion data. She was the first in the Republic to develop probabilistic seismic hazard maps in terms of peak ground acceleration and is one of the principal authors of the new seismic microzonation map of Almaty.
UZBEKOV Nursarsen Bolatayevich
doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor, leading scientist in geophysics and seismological research
Acting Head of the Laboratory of Geodynamic and Seismic Processes.
In 1978, he graduated from the Geophysics Faculty of the Kazakh Polytechnic Institute with a degree in “Geophysical methods of mineral exploration and prospecting.”
From 1978 to 1985, he worked as a geophysicist in the Mugodzhary and Ili geophysical expeditions.
From 1985 to 2008, he worked at the Institute of Seismology, progressing from junior researcher to Deputy Director for International Relations and Scientific Affairs.
In 2008–2013, he served as Director of the “Prognosis” Scientific and Production Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In 2001, he defended his candidate dissertation on “Variations of the geomagnetic field in connection with earthquake prediction in the Northern Tien Shan.” Learn more...
In 1978, he graduated from the Geophysics Faculty of the Kazakh Polytechnic Institute with a degree in “Geophysical methods of mineral exploration and prospecting.”
From 1978 to 1985, he worked as a geophysicist in the Mugodzhary and Ili geophysical expeditions.
From 1985 to 2008, he worked at the Institute of Seismology, progressing from junior researcher to Deputy Director for International Relations and Scientific Affairs.
In 2008–2013, he served as Director of the “Prognosis” Scientific and Production Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In 2001, he defended his candidate dissertation on “Variations of the geomagnetic field in connection with earthquake prediction in the Northern Tien Shan.” Learn more...
UZBEKOV Nursarsen Bolatayevich
Acting Head of the Laboratory of Geodynamic and Seismic Processes.
In 1978, he graduated from the Geophysics Faculty of the Kazakh Polytechnic Institute with a degree in “Geophysical methods of mineral exploration and prospecting.”
From 1978 to 1985, he worked as a geophysicist in the Mugodzhary and Ili geophysical expeditions.
From 1985 to 2008, he worked at the Institute of Seismology, progressing from junior researcher to Deputy Director for International Relations and Scientific Affairs.
In 2008–2013, he served as Director of the “Prognosis” Scientific and Production Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In 2001, he defended his candidate dissertation on “Variations of the geomagnetic field in connection with earthquake prediction in the Northern Tien Shan.”
He is actively engaged in scientific and public work and is a member of scientific‑technical and expert councils of several research organizations.
He is the author and co‑author of more than 160 scientific articles and 8 monographs.
His scientific work focuses on earthquake prediction based on variations of seismological fields, theoretical generalization of scientific data, and results of long‑term monitoring.
He shares his extensive experience in processing and analyzing seismological data with young specialists and actively participates in their training and professional development at the Center.
In 1978, he graduated from the Geophysics Faculty of the Kazakh Polytechnic Institute with a degree in “Geophysical methods of mineral exploration and prospecting.”
From 1978 to 1985, he worked as a geophysicist in the Mugodzhary and Ili geophysical expeditions.
From 1985 to 2008, he worked at the Institute of Seismology, progressing from junior researcher to Deputy Director for International Relations and Scientific Affairs.
In 2008–2013, he served as Director of the “Prognosis” Scientific and Production Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In 2001, he defended his candidate dissertation on “Variations of the geomagnetic field in connection with earthquake prediction in the Northern Tien Shan.”
He is actively engaged in scientific and public work and is a member of scientific‑technical and expert councils of several research organizations.
He is the author and co‑author of more than 160 scientific articles and 8 monographs.
His scientific work focuses on earthquake prediction based on variations of seismological fields, theoretical generalization of scientific data, and results of long‑term monitoring.
He shares his extensive experience in processing and analyzing seismological data with young specialists and actively participates in their training and professional development at the Center.
Chronology: The Development of Seismology in Kazakhstan
From a Seismology Sector to a National Scientific Center — A History of Growth and Achievements
1940-е
Создание сектора сейсмологии
В Институте геологии АН КазССР создаётся сектор сейсмологии. Начало систематических наблюдений за землетрясениями в Алма-Ате и окрестностях.
1
1950-е
Развитие сети сейсмостанций
Развивается сеть первых сейсмостанций. Первые работы по сейсмическому районированию Казахстана.
2
1960-е
Расширение исследований
Сектор становится крупным научным подразделением. Ведутся исследования по неотектонике и прогнозу землетрясений. Усиление работ по сейсмостойкому строительству в Алма-Ате.
3
1976
Создание Института сейсмологии
Постановлением Совета Министров КазССР и Президиума АН КазССР создан Институт сейсмологии АН КазССР.
Первый директор – академик Жакан Сулейменович Ержанов (1976–1987)
4
1980-е
Создание новых лабораторий
Создаются новые лаборатории: волновой динамики, инженерной сейсмологии, тектоносейсмологии. Институт – координационный центр исследований в Средней Азии.
Директор – Нун Жубаевич Жубаев (около 1987–1988)
5
1990-е
Интеграция в НАН РК
После распада СССР институт входит в структуру Национальной академии наук Республики Казахстан. Начало международных проектов (ЮНЕСКО, Глобальная сеть мониторинга).
6
2000-е
Цифровые технологии
Развитие цифровых технологий мониторинга. Институт активно участвует в международных обменах данными.
7
2010-е – наст. время
Национальный научный центр
Институт остаётся ведущим научным центром Казахстана по сейсмологии, отвечает за мониторинг землетрясений и разработку сейсмостойкого строительства.
8
Более 80 лет развития сейсмологии
Путь от сектора (1940-е) → института (1976) → национального научного центра (1990-е – наши дни) показывает преемственность научных школ и руководителей
1940-е
Основание
1976
Институт
2024
НЦСНиИ
1940-е
Создание сектора сейсмологии
В Институте геологии АН КазССР создаётся сектор сейсмологии. Начало систематических наблюдений за землетрясениями в Алма-Ате и окрестностях.
1
1950-е
Развитие сети сейсмостанций
Развивается сеть первых сейсмостанций. Первые работы по сейсмическому районированию Казахстана.
2
1960-е
Расширение исследований
Сектор становится крупным научным подразделением. Ведутся исследования по неотектонике и прогнозу землетрясений. Усиление работ по сейсмостойкому строительству в Алма-Ате.
3
1976
Создание Института сейсмологии
Постановлением Совета Министров КазССР и Президиума АН КазССР создан Институт сейсмологии АН КазССР.
Первый директор – академик Жакан Сулейменович Ержанов (1976–1987)
4
1980-е
Создание новых лабораторий
Создаются новые лаборатории: волновой динамики, инженерной сейсмологии, тектоносейсмологии. Институт – координационный центр исследований в Средней Азии.
Директор – Нун Жубаевич Жубаев (около 1987–1988)
5
1990-е
Интеграция в НАН РК
После распада СССР институт входит в структуру Национальной академии наук Республики Казахстан. Начало международных проектов (ЮНЕСКО, Глобальная сеть мониторинга).
6
2000-е
Цифровые технологии
Развитие цифровых технологий мониторинга. Институт активно участвует в международных обменах данными.
7
2010-е – наст. время
Национальный научный центр
Институт остаётся ведущим научным центром Казахстана по сейсмологии, отвечает за мониторинг землетрясений и разработку сейсмостойкого строительства.
8
Более 80 лет развития сейсмологии
Путь от сектора (1940-е) → института (1976) → национального научного центра (1990-е – наши дни) показывает преемственность научных школ и руководителей
1940-е
Основание
1976
Институт
2024
ННЦСНИ