I sincerely congratulate you on the wonderful holiday International Children's Day!

Children have always been the embodiment of sincerity and justice, faith in all the best. They are the future of mankind, and adults must do everything necessary for them to grow up and be brought up in peace and prosperity. Our President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declared 2022 the Year of Children, as their well-being is a reliable guarantee of the successful future of our state. The harmonious development and happy childhood of the younger generation is our national task. The state is implementing a number of measures for the well-being of families and the strengthening of family values, the protection of motherhood and childhood, the elimination of child homelessness and neglect. Particular attention is paid to children with disabilities. All conditions are created for playing sports and gaining knowledge.

I wish you joy, be happy, strong, healthy and become the pride of our independent country! May your families be strong, united, reliable and loving. Let children's laughter sound, hopes are born and dreams come true!

Mayor of the city of Ridder D. Gorkovoy