Exposition of the end of World War II opened in the capital

In the National Military-Patriotic Center of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the city of Nur-Sultan, a solemn opening of a unique in the country exposition dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II took place.

The exhibition presents archival and statistical photographs, personal belongings, weapons of veterans. All exhibition materials were collected with the participation of employees of the Military History Museum of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

On September 2, 1945, Japan signed the act of unconditional surrender, accepting all the terms of the Potsdam Declaration. The victory over Japan marked the end of the Second World War.

Unfortunately, not all the names of the Kazakhs who participated in the Soviet-Japanese war are known yet. However, systematic work on the search and restoration of the timing of events is carried out on an ongoing basis by the staff of the Military History Museum.

“Out of tens of thousands of our compatriots who participated in the war, more than 200 Kazakh soldiers have been awarded various orders and medals,” said Lieutenant Colonel Nurtaza Asilov, head of the Military History Museum of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan. “We must also remember and honor the memory of the heroes of Kazakhstan who made a huge contribution to the achievement of victory and peaceful life in modern Kazakhstan.”

Veterans of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan, relatives of World War II participants, representatives of the Ministry of Defense attended the opening, which was carried out in compliance with sanitary and anti-epidemic requirements.

“Today's event is of great patriotic significance for future generations. And I am very grateful for this directly to the management and staff of the Military History Museum. We must remember and honor the memory of our heroes - Kazakhstanis who have made a huge contribution to our peaceful life, ”said the veteran's son, Colonel Kazez Tileubaev.