The article defines the morphometric, hydrochemical, and hydrobiological parameters of the Ust-Kamenogorsk reservoir, located on the territory of Ablaketka and the Bukhtarma reservoir, formed in the zone of narrowing of the mountain valley (1960), 12 km below the confluence of the Bukhtarma River with the Irtysh River. When determining deviations in indicators of the reservoirs, data from gauging stations have been taken into account. The purpose of the article is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current state of two large reservoirs in the East Kazakhstan region during the specified time period. The novelty of this topic lies in its comprehensive approach to assessing various aspects of the reservoirs’ condition in a specific region over a defined period. This approach enables the identification of current trends and issues and facilitates the proposal of practical measures to address them and enhance water resource management. As a result of this research work, after analyzing changes in indicators, the condition of the reservoirs was determined. During the research work, according to the results of hydrochemical studies, the Bukhtarma reservoir is favorable for the habitat of aquatic organisms, and in the Ust-Kamenogorsk reservoir, a positive change in hydrochemical parameters has been noted compared with 2020. In addition, after analyzing the research indicators, it was proposed to form specially protected areas in the Bukhtarma reservoir, suitable for use in connection with the distribution of valuable fish listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Kazakhstan. When demonstrating the location of gauging stations, methods of remote sensing of the earth and the method of geoinformation mapping were used.

The purpose of the article is to consider in detail the system of hydronyms found in Saryarka. The article describes in detail the meaning of hydronyms, which provide rich information about natural conditions and landscape features. Research materials and methods of hydronymic names were considered. The scientists who studied the system of hydronyms of Saryarka and their respective contributions to the field were duly acknowledged. The study of the names of water bodies of Saryarka is an urgent task that requires in-depth study. It is possible to obtain a variety of geographical data regarding the formation of hydronyms, including their location and nomination. In this article, we determined the origin of toponymic names, which received the hydronymic name Saryarka, and divided them into groups. The classification of the system of potamonyms describing natural conditions and landscape features was presented in the form of a table. In the course of the study of this work, the physical and geographical features of water bodies were identified: properties, quality, color, flow, location, channel, origin, Coast, shape, depth, as well as their role in economic management (anthropogenic activity). In Saryarka, hydronyms formed on the basis of the names of plants and animals, the names of man, tribes and descendants are widespread. In the course of the study, a system of hydronymic names and terms was grouped, and a map of Saryarka microhydronyms was compiled based on specific data. About 3,000 names of Saryarka water bodies were grouped (based on a top map on a scale of 1: 500,000), and their etymology was determined.

The assessment of the ecological and recreational potential of protected natural areas in the Southern Altai is an important area of ecological research. This article investigates the ecological condition and recreational opportunities of protected natural areas in the Southern Altai region. Using GIS technology, an electronic map of natural, historical, and cultural monuments in the area was created, and the ecological condition of protected areas and the preservation of their natural resources were evaluated. The relevance of evaluating the ecological and recreational potential of the Southern Altai's specially protected natural areas is explained by the need to preserve unique ecosystems alongside the development of tourism. The study used cartographic materials at a scale of 1:100,000, remote sensing data, and field route results (2015-2024). Firstly, the boundaries of strictly protected areas and point objects (geological, hydrological, botanical monuments) were digitized in the ArcGIS software suite, after which the entire area was divided into 80 hexagonal cells, each with a size of 5x5 km. For each cell, attribute data was collected: the number and type of monuments, the accessibility of infrastructure, and the degree of anthropogenic impact. The important results of this study include the identification of natural monuments and the areas of particular importance for their protection. The Katon-Karagay National Nature Park, the Markakol Reserve, and the geological monuments in the Kurshim district, specifically the Kiyn-Kerish and Kyzyl-Kerish stones, are considered as sites requiring ecological protection. The natural monuments and natural resources in these areas are of particular significance for ensuring ecological stability and preserving the recreational potential of the region.

The article is dedicated to the matter of implementing a local history studies component among the students majoring in Geography at higher education institutions, in conjunction with the Geoinformation mapping courses. When studying courses of the major, the students consider the matter of local history studies that allows them not only to get informed about the territory of the native land as a whole but also enables them to create its general geoinformational model. The practical stage of the research engaged the 3^rd and 4^th year students majoring in Geography and Geography and History at Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University. During the experiment, the students created a layout of unique places and tourist zones of their native land. As a result, using region information mapping, the students prepared digital layouts of the East Kazakhstan region, which had not been previously mentioned in the Geoinformational mapping course.

Мақалада аймақтық зерттеулерді жүзеге асыруда және кәсіби дағдыларды дамытуда ГАЖ технологияларының рөлі, география мұғалімдерін жергілікті зерттеулерге үйретудегі ГАЖ-ды қолдану әдістері қарастырылған. ГАЖ және өлкетану элементтерін біріктіру негізінде болашақ географтардың кеңістіктік ойлау мен талдау дағдыларын дамыту, олардың өлкенің тарихы мен географиясы туралы білімдерін тереңдету бойынша тұжырымдамалар ұсынылып, ЖОО-да география мұғалімдеріне арналған оқу бағдарламаларында ГАЖ технологиялары мен өлкетану зерттеулерін қолданудың мүмкіндіктері талқыланды. Соның ішінде «Геоақпараттық картография» пәнін меңгеру барысында білім алушылар өлке туралы теориялық білімді игеріп ғана қоймай, өлкенің жалпы ақпараттық моделін құрудың әдістемелік негіздері қарастырылды. ГАЖ технологиялары мен интерактивті карталарды қолдану арқылы білім алушылардың өлкетанушылық және ұлтжандылық құзыреттерін қалыптастыру әдістері ұсынылды. Зерттеудің тәжірибелік бөлімінде С. Аманжолов атындағы Шығыс Қазақстан университетінің «География», «География-Тарих» білім беру бағдарламасының 3‒4 курс білім алушыларымен жүргізілген эксперименттік жұмыс нәтижесі ұсынылып, «Геоақпараттық картография» пәнін оқу барысында білім алушылардың құрастырған өлкенің электрондық макеттері ұсынылды. Нәтижесінде студенттердің туған өлкеге және мәдени мұраға деген танымдық қызығушылықтары артып, туған жерге деген сүйіспеншілік сезімдері нығая түсті. Кілтті сөздер: өлкетану, геоақпараттық жүйелер, геоақпараттық картография, аймақтық компонент, электрондық карталар.

The article examines the importance of geographical names of the physico-geographical region - Saryarka, for the development of tourism in this region and analyzes specific data on the vision, formation and features of the names of nature reserves in the study of toponyms of this region. The nomination of the features of geographical names of objects of the Saryarka nature reserve fund was based on geological, natural-geographical, historical and linguistic data. The origin and etymology of the toponyms of this region are investigated according to the actual data. It was revealed that the reserve fund and natural monuments indicate the natural features of toponyms. A map of toponyms was compiled, which reflects the natural and recreational resources of Saryarka. Saryarka is a vast mountainous region of Kazakhstan, rich in natural, historical and cultural attractions. The geographical names of the objects of the nature reserve fund of the region not only reflect the natural and historical features of the area, but also play a key role in the development of tourism potential. In this study, the influence of toponyms on the perception of tourist sites was examined, as well as a comparative analysis with other regions of Kazakhstan and neighboring countries.