On the eve of the Day of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan, employees of the minimum security institution of the Department of the Penal Correction System in the Abai region organized a patriotic action "Lessons of Courage" aimed at military-patriotic education of young people.
            During the event, Azat Bekkarimovich Aubakirov, a veteran of the Afghan war, met with cadets of the 112th platoon of the Zhasulan Men's Boarding Lyceum for gifted children named after Shokan Ualikhanov. During the meeting, the veteran shared his personal memories of the service, spoke about the harsh trials that befell the military, and the importance of mutual assistance, discipline and responsibility in the war.
Speaking to the youth, Azat Bekkarimovich stressed that fulfilling military duty to the Motherland is a sacred duty of every citizen. He spoke with special pride about the heroism and dedication of Kazakhstani soldiers who, fulfilling their international duty, showed courage and loyalty to the oath. Thousands of Kazakhstanis went through the Afghan war, many of them did not return, forever remaining in the memory of the people.
          - Patriotic education of the younger generation is one of the priorities of our work. Such meetings with veterans help young people realize the value of peace, respect history and form a sense of responsibility for the future of their country," said Rustem Berlibekov, Deputy head of the institution.

            The meeting aroused keen interest among the cadets. The guys actively asked questions, were interested in the fate of the veteran, the specifics of the service and the importance of military discipline.
         - Talking with the veteran helped us to really understand what lies behind the words “duty” and “courage". It inspires us to be stronger, more responsible and serve our Homeland with dignity," said one of the students of the Zhasulan Lyceum.

          The Lesson of Courage campaign has become an important contribution to the formation of patriotism among young people, respect for the feat of defenders of the Fatherland and awareness of the continuity of generations. The feat of the internationalist soldiers remains a moral guideline for the younger generation and a symbol of loyalty to duty and the Motherland.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisabai/press/news/details/1200638?lang=kk