An Employee of the Akmola Region Penal System Awarded by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Saving a Child

In the Akmola region, Rahat Baylin, an information and communications officer from Institution No. 6, displayed remarkable courage and selflessness by saving the life of a small child from an apartment engulfed in flames.
For his heroic act, by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 21, 2025, he was awarded the high state honor — the “For Military Valor” Medal.

The incident took place in the regional center, where thick smoke was billowing from the window of a five-story building. Among those present at the scene was our compatriot — an officer of the penal system. Without hesitation and at the risk of his own life, he rushed into the heart of the fire. His goal was to provide immediate assistance to those trapped in the burning apartment.

Risking his life, the officer managed to enter the burning apartment, overcome heavy smoke, and find a barely breathing child. Thanks to his decisive and timely actions, the child was successfully evacuated from the danger zone and handed over to the arriving emergency services. Rahat Baylin’s promptness and bravery helped prevent a tragedy.

His heroic deed received the highest recognition. The Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, acknowledging the exceptional courage and professionalism of the officer, personally presented him with the state award on behalf of the Head of State.

“This event is a vivid reminder that true heroes live among us, and that the duty to protect the lives and safety of citizens remains the highest priority for law enforcement officers — in this case, the employees of the penal system,”
said Mergen Argumbaev, Deputy Head of the Department of the Penal System for the Akmola Region.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ps/press/news/details/1095329?lang=kk