At Abai University, a large-scale military-patriotic parade was organized in honor of May 7 – Defender of the Fatherland Day. The significant event was attended by the university leadership, representatives of the Officers’ Union, and veterans of the Afghan war, who witnessed an important initiative aimed at strengthening the patriotic spirit of the younger generation. The program was not limited to festive activities and continued with a relay that assessed the professional competencies of future defense leaders and educators.

The parade program consisted of four sections. These included a ceremonial military formation, demonstrations of applied sports skills, an exhibition of modern weapons and equipment, as well as intense tactical competitions among students. It is worth noting that this year Defender of the Fatherland Day coincided with a significant achievement for Abai University. On April 16–17, at the 17th Republican Olympiad on the methodology of teaching initial military training held in Taraz, our students took 3rd place among 13 teams, demonstrating the university’s high level of preparation.

The military-patriotic parade featured the Almaty City Police Department, the Department of Emergency Situations, the Border Academy of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Special Purpose Directorate of the Border Service. Marching alongside them were cadets of the specialized college named after Baurzhan Momyshuly, athletes of the Central Sports Club of the Ministry of Defense, students of Secondary School No. 116, and representatives of the “Bori” public foundation. Demonstrations by special units of the National Security Committee and law enforcement agencies added vividness to the program and left a strong impression on the audience.

In addition, modern firefighting equipment and special-purpose vehicles were presented to the audience. Motorcycle units, Toyota Hilux service vehicles, rapid response vehicles, and emergency medical vehicles entered the square. During the event, the history and achievements of the elite unit of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan – the Air Assault Forces established in 2000 — were widely highlighted. The exhibition section featured service animals and uniform samples, and the event concluded with a student combat relay.

Such meaningful and informative events deepen the significance of national holidays, enhance patriotism among youth, and strengthen the country’s defense capacity. Initiatives like this help cultivate patriotism in the younger generation and contribute to the training of qualified personnel entrusted with national security.

Media Center “Abai University”