A plenary session entitled “Promoting National Values as a Strong Foundation for Generational Continuity: The Role of Veterans in Society and New Priorities” was held in Atyrau.

Participants discussed the performance of veterans’ organisations, social support measures, and their role in educating young people and preserving national traditions.

The event was attended by Akim of Atyrau Region Bolat Aksholakov; Abylgazy Kussainov, Chairman of the Central Council of the Republican Public Association “Organisation of Veterans”; Murat Uteshev, Chairman of the Regional Council of Veterans; and representatives of veterans’ organisations across the region.

Atyrau Region Akim Bolat Aksholakov emphasised that supporting veterans, safeguarding their health and ensuring decent living conditions remain important priorities.

“You have made a significant contribution to the development of the region’s industry, agriculture, education, healthcare and culture. Today, your life experience and active civic stance are essential to maintaining social stability, educating young people and passing national values on to future generations. I thank you for your contribution to the development of the region and am confident that we still have much work to do together,” Bolat Aksholakov said.

In his address, Abylgazy Kussainov outlined the key priorities of the veterans’ movement, including fostering respect for the older generation, promoting reading, passing life experience on to young people and preserving historical memory.

There are 264 veterans’ organisations operating in Atyrau Region, bringing together more than 65,000 people. Over the past five years, another 18 sector-specific associations have been established.

According to Murat Uteshev, Chairman of the Regional Council of Veterans, particular attention is being paid to medical and social support for older people. A total of 80,000 pensioners are registered with medical services, of whom 49,000 receive inpatient care at home, including 11,000 veterans. Older residents are also offered physical exercise classes, cultural activities, psychological consultations and legal assistance.

At the end of the plenary session, the “Kurmet Belgisi” badge of honour was awarded for outstanding contributions to the implementation of a project by the Central Council of the Republican Public Association “Organisation of Veterans”. The recipients were philanthropist Token Zhumagulov, honorary citizen of Atyrau Region Madina Gabdussalimova, public service veteran Gabbas Khismetullin, and Kunsulu Sultanova, Chair of the “Azheler Alkasy” Council of Mothers under the Regional Council of Veterans.

A number of other veterans also received certificates of honour from the republican association and letters of appreciation from the akim of Atyrau Region.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/1314629?lang=ru