International conference on 65th anniversary of Great Victory held in Eurasian National Gumilyov University
ASTANA. April 30. KAZINFORM /Rassul Bakhamov/ On the threshold of celebration of the 65th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War the Eurasian National Gumilyov University has held an international conference entitled Great Victory: new approaches and views.
Welcoming the participants retired Major General Marat Nagumanov said that Kazakhstanis celebrate the 65th anniversary of Victory together with all peoples of the world. Around 1 mln 700 thousand Kazakhstani soldiers fought for peace on the front lines of the Great Patriotic War. More than 3 mln Kazakhstanis were among rear workers. Over 1.5 mln soldiers were treated at the hospitals and other medical facilities of our countries. The Kazakh Republic supplied food, military equipment, weapons and clothes for warriors.
More than 500 Kazakhstanis were awarded the title of the Hero of the Soviet Union. Two Kazakh soldiers were awarded this title twice.
"Some of the CIS countries make attempts to reconsider the results and history of the Great Patriotic War, but Kazakhstan does not allow it. Scientists from Russia, Georgia and Ukraine agree with us on our position, because this is our common Victory. Kazakhstan will not review and reconsider the views on the history of the War", Dean of Social Faculty of the University Ziyabek Kabuldinov said.
Students and tutors of the University also made reports on participation of Kazakhstanis in the War.