Putin presented Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, which was awarded to his father

Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting with his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, presented him with an official award certificate confirming that his father Kemel Tokayev was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.

“I am pleased to present you with an important historical document - an award certificate confirming that your father Kemel Tokayev was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union,” Vladimir Putin said as he presented the document.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev thanked the Russian president and government, noting that this recognition is of great importance to his family. He also recalled that his uncle was buried in a mass grave near Rzhev and expressed special gratitude to Putin for the initiative taken by Russia to place his portrait on a memorial plaque dedicated to the Russian soldier in Rzhev.

Kemel Tokayev, as a participant in World War II, showed examples of courage and heroism in battles. Although he was seriously wounded during the war, he returned to the front after treatment and continued his service. These difficult and courageous years of the war had a great influence on his life and work.

After the war, Kemel Tokayev became a widely known writer in the literary world, writing works in the detective and adventure genres. His works reflected the rich life experience he gained during the war, and he became known among the people as a beloved author of many readers.

Such events will undoubtedly serve to further strengthen the friendship and historical ties between the countries.

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