State Symbols Day of Kazakhstan marked in Moscow
The Kazakh Embassy in Moscow hosted solemn celebrations of the State Symbols Day of Kazakhstan, observed on June 4, a Qazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
Addressing those gathered, Kazakh Ambassador to Russia Dauren Abayev highlighted the special role of state symbols in strengthening national identity and the unity of people.
He also emphasized the importance of constitutional reforms, pointing out that the adoption of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution reflects deep societal transformations aimed at democratization and sustainable development.
The first Kazakh cosmonaut, Toktar Aubakirov, Hero of the Soviet Union and People’s Hero of Kazakhstan, attended the event as guest of honor.
He highlighted the symbolic meaning of state attributes noting if the symbols of a state are beautiful, then the soul of its people is beautiful too.
Students from the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory and the Gnessin Music Academy performed Kazakhstan’s national anthem, adding a festive atmosphere.
The printed edition of Kazakhstan’s Constitution was handed over to the Embassy’s museum exhibition.
During his address at the 5th session of the Ulttyq Qurultay in Kyzylorda, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the importance of respecting and correctly using Kazakhstan’s state symbols.