Thirty years ago, a limited contingent of Soviet troops in Afghanistan celebrated a victory. Victory over cruelty, suffering, injustice and loss was hold. The withdrawal order was signed on February 15, 1989. Since then, the date is celebrated in the entire post-Soviet space. Today the feat of the young then-soldiers and officers was remembered especially solemnly.

The solemn meeting devoted to the 30th anniversary of the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan began with a minute of silence in tribute to the memory of those killed in this war. The rally ended with flowers laid at the monument on the square of Temirtau. According to statistics, 22,269 Kazakhstanis went through the Afghan war, of whom 924 remained on the battlefield, 21 went missing. For courage and heroism, more than 200 thousand servicemen were awarded orders and medals of the USSR, 86 were awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union, of which five of our compatriots were awarded this title.

A concert dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan took place in the Temirtau Palace of Culture. In the foyer of the Palace of Culture was presented a museum exposition, consisting of 4 sections. One of them is dedicated to the Temirtau citizens who have not returned from the war. Also, combat weapons that were used in the Afghan war were presented. The solemn event was attended by students from our university.

Press service of KSIU