In the village of Balgyn, Ulken Naryn district, a meaningful meeting was held with residents within the framework of the republican project "Eldesuzhanetatulasu", aimed at developing ethnomediation, as well as in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War - under the projects "Descendants continue" and "Danalyk kopiri" of the Council of Aksakals of the district.

The meeting was attended by:

- representatives of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan of the Ulken Naryn district,

- Council of elders,

- village activists, youth, representatives of the older generation, descendants of war participants.

🔹Ozhenov Bauyrzhan Fayzullinovich – Chairman of the Council of Elders of the Ulken Naryn District and Director of the District Archive

🔹Kaliakhmetov Erzhan Kozhakhmetovich – representative of the Council of Aksakals and chairman of the Council of Veterans of the district.

🔹Razia Taskainova - representative of the council of elders and the Kazakh ethnocultural association “Dastur”

Asel Karybaeva is a representative of the Kazakh ethnocultural association “Dastur” in the Ulken Naryn district.

The main goal of the event was to strengthen mutual understanding and interethnic harmony, to pass on the wisdom of the older generation to the youth, and to preserve the historical memory of the exploits of heroes.

The development of ethnomediation in rural areas, the importance of peaceful conflict resolution, and the role of elders and respected people in strengthening public harmony were discussed within the framework of the Eldesuzhanetatulasu project. The participants of the meeting noted that trust, respect for traditions and open dialogue are the basis of peace in society. In honor of the 80th anniversary of the Victory, within the framework of the Descendants Continue project, the descendants of veterans shared the stories of their heroic ancestors, their exploits and personal family archives. The project of the Council of Aksakals “Danalykkopiri” (“Bridge of Wisdom”) became a symbol of the connection of times: the aksakals conveyed to the youth instructions on the value of peace, responsibility for their actions and the importance of spiritual guidelines in life. The meeting ended with an emphasis on the importance of preserving historical documents and memories of the exploits of fellow countrymen. They told about the work carried out in this direction in the House of Friendship according to the approved schedule. Similar meetings are planned to be held in all rural districts of the region with the participation of the Councils of Aksakals and Mothers. The main goal is to preserve and pass on the memory of the heroism of our ancestors to the next generations, so that the spirit of patriotism, mutual respect and unity always lives in the hearts of Kazakhstanis.

The meeting in the village of Balgyn was held in the spirit of open dialogue, respect and shared responsibility for preserving memory, peace and harmony in society. The wise words of the older generation evoked a lively response from those present. The event was held in a warm and sincere atmosphere. An important outcome of the meeting was the active participation of the village elders, residents and descendants of the participants of the Great Patriotic War and home front workers. Words of gratitude were expressed for the event. Many expressed their willingness to collect and transfer to the archive the documents and materials they have about their fathers, grandfathers - war participants and home front workers, in order to preserve their names in the people's memory. Such meetings become an important platform for strengthening civil unity, interethnic harmony and continuity of generations.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-ulken-naryn/press/news/details/1029545?lang=kk