Tears, Amnesty, and Photos of Granddaughters: How a 49-Year-Old Woman from Kazakhstan's EKR Got a Second Chance

Her life was split into "before" and "after" by a single thoughtless act. But today, a 49-year-old Kazakhstani woman, who was serving time for fraud, has turned that page. She became the first woman in the East Kazakhstan region to be released under amnesty. Her cherished dream came true right in the courtroom. Thanks to the amnesty, she will return home five months earlier than planned.

In the minimum-security prison, where she served her sentence and worked in the household block, her days were filled with laundry and ironing. But every evening, she performed the same ritual: before bed, she would pull out a few worn photographs. They were of her granddaughters. The woman would kiss their faces, dreaming of the day she could braid their hair, take them to school, and simply be with them. According to her, these photos were her talisman and her only hope.

The path to freedom was paved not only by her remorse but also by the hard work of the prison staff. The head of her unit personally oversaw the collection of all the necessary documents for the amnesty, bringing her one step closer to her goal. Thanks to this meticulous and systematic work, Aizhan (name changed) was given her second chance.

When the judge announced the decision, her emotions overflowed. Through her tears, she managed to say:

"Finally, my dream will come true—I'll see my children and granddaughters! I want to be with them. I will never repeat such mistakes. The law is the law, and I have served my punishment. Today, I'll buy a ticket to Astana, to go home."

On that day, she addressed all Kazakhstanis with a heartfelt warning:

"Don't make reckless decisions. It's not worth it."

This story is not just news about a release. It's a story of faith, hope, and how, even behind bars, you can find the strength to start all over again.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duis-vko/press/news/details/1050983?lang=kk