In his address, the head of state emphasized that Victory Day is a "Holiday with tears in the eyes," and not an occasion for celebration in mass marches.
According to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, on May 9, Kazakhstanis pay tribute with sincere gratitude to the great feat of frontline soldiers and home front workers, bowing their heads to the generation of victors who bore the brunt of the turmoil of war.
"Our country made a huge contribution to the overall Victory. Millions of Kazakhstanis fought bravely on the front lines and selflessly worked in the rear, supplying the army with everything it needed. More than a hundred people became full Cavaliers of the Order of Glory, 500 received the title of Hero, and tens of thousands were awarded for military courage and outstanding work. In Kazakhstan, the memory of the unparalleled valor of our compatriots is carefully preserved. Memorials have been erected in honor of outstanding soldiers and commanders, books have been published, films have been made, and streets, schools, museums, airports, military institutes, and military units have been named after them. It is the sacred duty of our contemporaries to explain to future generations the true meaning of the heroism of the older generation of our compatriots. "Thanks to the incredible courage and resilience of frontline soldiers, we live in a peaceful, independent country, develop our culture, enjoy the benefits of modern civilization, and are recognized and respected in the global community," the President said.
He also added that a Just Kazakhstan is being built in accordance with the provisions of the new Constitution, which protects the legal rights and freedoms of citizens regardless of their nationality or religion.
"Victory Day is, above all, a grateful remembrance of all the heroes whose military and labor exploits made it possible. This is a 'Holiday with Tears in Our Eyes,' not a reason for rejoicing during mass marches. May the sky-blue flag of Kazakhstan always rise beneath our clear skies, symbolizing the peace-loving, progressive aspirations of our people! Happy Victory Day!" the message reads.
It was previously reported that Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Moscow to participate in celebrations marking the 81st anniversary of the Great Victory.
By the Kazakhstanskaya Pravda
