On 29 July 2026, a regular meeting of the Presidium of the Almaty City Council of Veterans was held.
The meeting was attended by members of the Presidium, chairmen of the district councils of veterans, and heads of the standing public commissions of the City Council of Veterans.
In accordance with the agenda, the meeting considered the participation of the city’s veterans’ organizations in preparing and holding the elections to the Kurultai, the implementation of the ideas set out in the article “The Formula of Wisdom” by A. K. Kusainov, Chairman of the Central Council of the Republican Public Association “Organization of Veterans”, the work on the “Daneker” project, and the activities of the city public commission on the spiritual, moral and patriotic education of young people.
On the first item, A. Kh. Bizhanov, Chairman of the Almaty City Council of Veterans, spoke. He outlined the main tasks of the city and district councils of veterans in participating in the preparation and holding of the elections to the Kurultai.
During the discussion, it was noted that veterans’ organizations need to step up their information and explanatory work among the population, to help strengthen public accord, to promote the patriotic education of young people, and to cooperate with state bodies.
The Presidium decided to set up a city headquarters of the Council of Veterans for participation in the preparation and holding of the elections to the Kurultai, and approved its composition and work plan. The district councils of veterans were recommended to organize explanatory work in primary veterans’ organizations and among the residents of the city.
The meeting also considered the implementation of the provisions of the article “The Formula of Wisdom” by A. K. Kusainov, Chairman of the Central Council of the Republican Public Association “Organization of Veterans”. Particular attention was paid to preserving the continuity of generations, developing mentoring and strengthening spiritual and moral values in society. It was recommended to hold a broad discussion of this article in the veterans’ organizations of the city of Almaty, with the results subsequently covered in the media and on social networks.
On the second item, S. U. Taubaldy, Chairman of the Alatau District Council of Veterans, presented information on the implementation of the “Daneker” project, aimed at developing the institution of public mediation.
It was noted that, within the project, public mediators work to prevent and resolve conflict situations, provide advisory assistance to residents of the district, help settle family and everyday disputes, and cooperate with state bodies and public organizations.
The Alatau District’s experience in implementing the “Daneker” project received a positive assessment. It is planned to continue developing the institution of public mediators and to hold training seminars and workshops involving professional mediators, lawyers and representatives of the judicial system.
On the third item, B. A. Almukhambetov, Chairman of the city public commission on the spiritual, moral and patriotic education of young people, reported on the commission’s activities.
In his speech, it was noted that the commission actively organizes meetings between veterans and young people, lessons of courage, and commemorative and patriotic events aimed at fostering civic responsibility and respect for the country’s history and strengthening the bond between generations.
The Presidium noted the importance of this work and recommended continuing cooperation with educational institutions, expanding the participation of veterans in educational work with young people, improving the forms of patriotic, spiritual and moral education, and more actively involving young people in public events.
Following the meeting, the Presidium adopted the relevant resolutions, taking into account the proposals and comments made.
At the end of the meeting, Zh. S. Sadenov was awarded the badge “Honorary Veteran of the City of Almaty” for his significant contribution to the development of the veterans’ movement, his active public work and for strengthening the standing of the veterans’ organization.
The meeting took place in a businesslike and constructive atmosphere; the participants discussed topical issues in the activities of the veterans’ movement and defined further areas of work.
