A solemn event dedicated to the anniversary of retired Major General Vladimir Bondarenko was held at the Military Engineering Institute of Radio Electronics and Communications.

It was attended by servicemen of the Almaty garrison, veterans of the Armed Forces, cadets and soldiers. 

The evening began with a documentary film about the life of Vladimir Bondarenko. The Minister of Defense, Deputy Minister of Defense - Commander-in-Chief of the Air Defense Forces, and public figures congratulated the hero of the day.

Contemporaries of today's military personnel and veterans expressed their gratitude to Vladimir Petrovich, noting his outstanding work in strengthening military discipline and educating the younger generation of defenders of the Fatherland.

The head of the Military Engineering Institute of Radio Electronics and Communications, Major General Nurtas Kabakov, noted that the general's entire life was dedicated to serving the Motherland to the fullest and fulfilling his military duty in an exemplary manner. He noted that, despite his retirement, Vladimir Petrovich will continue to actively participate in the military-patriotic education of young people. 

The life path of Major General Vladimir Bondarenko is closely connected with the history of the formation and development of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan. He is a representative of the military generation that laid the foundation for the training of future officers of the Kazakh army.

Under his leadership, many military personnel were trained, and today they continue to adequately educate a new generation of defenders of the Fatherland.

For his achievements in combat and political training, high performance in service, he was awarded the Order "For Service to the Fatherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR" and many medals. 

The solemn event ended with a festive concert prepared by the brass band of the military institute and the creative team of the Almaty branch of the National Military-Patriotic Center of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/930609