National Guardsman's Video from Zhanaozen Touches Millions of Kazakhstanis
03.08.2026 17:57:13 182
A solemn Military Oath ceremony for new conscripts was held at Military Unit 5548 of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. For every serviceman, this marked one of the most important days of their life, as the Military Oath symbolizes the beginning of their journey as defenders of the nation.
Parents, relatives, and loved ones gathered to share this memorable occasion with the young soldiers. After the ceremony, the parade ground was filled with congratulations as families embraced their sons, took commemorative photographs, and wished them success in their military service.
Among the hundreds of servicemen celebrating this milestone with their families, however, was one young soldier who quietly watched from the sidelines. No one had been able to come to support him that day.
The moment was noticed by Gulmira Zhanysbayeva, the Mangystau Region and Aktau representative of the "Analar Zhuregi" (Mothers' Hearts) Soldiers' Mothers Committee. She approached the serviceman, spoke with him, and recorded a short video, which she later shared on social media.
The young soldier's sincere emotions deeply touched viewers. In less than 24 hours, the video had been viewed nearly 1.5 million times, with thousands of Kazakhstanis leaving messages of encouragement, noting that the story served as a reminder of the importance of compassion, care, and human kindness.
The soldier featured in the video was Private Vladimir Usov, who had been conscripted from the city of Uralsk. Due to valid personal circumstances, his parents were unable to attend the Military Oath ceremony.
"Of course, I wished my parents could have been with me on such an important day. But I understand the circumstances. The most important thing is that they know I'm doing well. I will do my very best to serve with honor and live up to their trust," the young National Guardsman said.
Following the ceremony, the unit's command organized video calls for servicemen whose parents had been unable to attend the event. The young soldiers were able to see their families, hear their words of encouragement, and receive congratulations on one of the most significant milestones of their military service.
Press Service of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1267877?lang=ru