In the Karaganda region, a patriotic online campaign "My Story of Victory" was launched, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Residents of the region, schoolchildren and young people post photos of their relatives – war veterans and home front workers on social networks, accompanying them with short stories, memories and archival photographs.

Aliya Iskakova, a resident of Karaganda, shared brief information about her grandfather's life: "Iskakov Akhmetzhan Iskakovich was born in 1920 in the village of Uspensky in the Agadyr district of the Dzhezkazgan region. In 1940, he was drafted into the army. He participated in the liberation of besieged Leningrad. A Red Army soldier in a rifle platoon. He was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War II degree. In 1943, he was discharged due to a concussion sustained during the war. After his commission, he worked as a teacher, teaching algebra, geometry and physics at school."

One of the users of the social network, Moldir Yerbolatkyzy, told about her great—grandfather's brother: "My great-grandfather Dyussembayev Yershura is an example of courage, honor and devotion to his native land. In July 1941, he went to the front and heroically defended his country and land during the difficult days of the Great Patriotic War. He took part in the battles of Kursk and Kharkov as commander of the Katyusha artillery system. Despite being wounded in October 1943, he continued to fight. For his exploits, he was awarded the Orders of Glory and the Patriotic War, as well as the medal "For Valiant Labor."

During the Great Patriotic War, about 45,000 people were conscripted from the Karaganda region to the front. Almost 18,000 of them did not return. But the courage and dedication of each of them will forever remain in the hearts of the descendants.

For bravery and perseverance, 18 Karaganda residents were awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union. Another 6,587 soldiers were awarded orders and medals, leaving their indelible mark on the country's history.

"My Victory Story" is not just an action, it is a sincere tribute to the heroism of our ancestors.

Through this initiative, we recall the victorious path of each family, we revive the exploits and perseverance of the war years. Every memory is a living link between generations, a source of pride and spiritual strength.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/974538?lang=kk