Almaty city holds memorial service for late pilot and cosmonaut Talgat Mussabayev
A public memorial service for People’s Hero and cosmonaut Talgat Mussabayev is taking place in Almaty, Kazinform News Agency reports.
The ceremony is being held at the Officers' House, where an honor guard has been stationed at the entrance.
Family members, close friends, and colleagues, as well as prominent public and government figures, have gathered to pay last respects. Among those attending are fellow cosmonauts Toktar Aubakirov and Aidyn Aimbetov.
Following the farewell, a funeral prayer will be held at the 28 Panfilov Guardsmen Park.
Earlier, the Head of State has sent a letter of condolences to the family members and close ones of Talgat Mussabayev.
As reported earlier, Kazakh pilot and cosmonaut, People’s Hero, Khalyk Khakharmany, and state and public figure Talgat Mussabayev died at the age of 75 years old on August 3, 2025.
