Emotional Reunions as Kazakhstani Soldiers Return Home

Petropavlovsk Welcomes Home National Guard Soldiers Petropavlovsk, Kazakhstan – June 5, 2025 – A wave of emotion swept through Petropavlovsk's railway station today as 27 soldiers from military unit 5573 of the National Guard of Kazakhstan returned home after completing their one-year conscripted service. Families and friends gathered to greet their loved ones with tears of joy and heartfelt embraces. The event was captured in a video that quickly went viral. The video highlights the emotional reunions, showing soldiers being greeted with flowers, cheers, and hugs. One soldier, Dias Amurzin, shared his experience in an interview. "We performed patrol duties, maintaining public order," he said. "The service was good; I learned a lot. It was like being a police officer. The service is honorable, the unit is good, and the army teaches you a lot." His words reflect the positive experiences of many conscripted soldiers. Nazila Bektenova, whose son served in Astana, expressed her relief and pride. "It's a touching day; my son has returned from the army. He served a year in Astana," she said. "I hope he had a good service. I wish every citizen would send their children to defend our Motherland and complete their service." The video concludes with images of the soldiers departing the station with their families, leaving a lasting impression of the strong bonds between soldiers and their communities.