Kazakh MPs mourn passing of World War II Hero Talgat Bigeldinov
11:46, 12 November 2014
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Deputies of Majilis, lower chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, have held a moment of silence in memory of two-time Hero of the Soviet Union and renowned Kazakhstani pilot Talgat Bigeldinov.
"I believe that holding a moment of silence in memory of this great man is the right thing to do. Today Talgat Bigeldinov will be buried in the city of Almaty," MP Azat Peruashev said at the chamber's session in Astana. All majilismen supported the proposal and held a moment of silence. NOTE: Talgat Bigeldinov passed away on November 10 aged 93.