“I congratulate everyone on the Great Victory Day! This is a special day in history when courage, dedication and the desire to protect their homeland and their loved ones were above fear and helped our soldiers to defeat the cruel enemy. May 9 is a day of memory and respect for all those thanks to whom we live in peace and harmony now. ⠀
We must never forget about those heroic deeds that our ancestors performed in the name of freedom, honor and peaceful life of their descendants. Low bow to our veterans for their courage, a peaceful sky overhead. You are an example of true courage and heroism. I sincerely want to wish you and your loved ones happiness and health,” — the akim of North Kazakhstan region Kumar Aksakalov wrote on his page in social networks.