Guardsmen of the honor guard company marched solemnly in front of the veteran's house. In the courtyard, the National Guard's exemplary orchestra performed songs of the war years, which deeply touched the veteran.
Commander of the capital's Brigade 5573 Ayan Yeszhanov conveyed congratulations to the veteran on behalf of Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard Ansagan Baltabekov and expressed warm wishes.
In turn, Rzagul Baikeshev thanked the servicemen of law enforcement troops for the respect and attention shown.
“We have experienced both hunger, poverty and repression. Since childhood we have heard about the Finnish War. And we went through the Great Patriotic War ourselves. So I can say that we have seen a lot. But what I want most of all is that today's generation should not have to experience what we had to. Thank you very much for not forgetting and coming,” the veteran said.
Rzagul Baikeshev was born on November 18, 1923 in Mugalzhar district of Aktobe region. At the age of 17 he was drafted into the army. He participated in battles on the territory of Kalinin region, in the vicinities of Rzhev and Velikie Luki. Contributed to the liberation of Poland, Romania and Hungary. At the front he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant. For courage and heroism he was awarded the Order of Patriotic War I and II degree, as well as the medal “Marshal G.K. Zhukov”.
The National Guard continues the campaign “100 Days to Victory”, timed to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. It includes meetings with veterans, lessons in patriotism and courage in military units, as well as festive events in public places and participation in the Victory Parade in Astana.
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