"City-wide invitation not extended to specific veteran: Official statement"
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In the halls of the Senate, Senator Marat Khozhaev, who once served as deputy minister of internal affairs, explained the reason why a veteran was barred from attending the Victory Parade in Astana, as reported by our correspondent.
Khozhaev pointed out that such events are meticulously planned.
"High-level security is essential, given the presence of our country's leader and high-ranking foreign guests. The security level necessitates strict adherence to all regulations. It appears this individual didn't receive accreditation. I can't precisely explain how this oversight occurred – it could be due to local executive bodies' errors or organizational blunders. But, the truth remains: without accreditation, entry is impossible", he commented.
He stated that it's unfeasible to invite the entire city to the event.
"The square just can't accommodate everyone. This is common practice: only a select number of accredited and invited attendees are allowed in such events. I believe the officer's actions weren't personally targeted. He followed instructions to let in those with official permission only. There might be exceptional cases where someone urgently needs assistance, but even then, there are legal procedures to follow", the senator emphasized.
Earlier, a video circulated online, showing a veteran, a frontline worker, being prevented from passing through the barrier and entering the military parade. Today, the Akimat of Astana addressed this incident, stating that they've met with the veteran and his family.
"The Akimat of Astana sincerely apologizes to Tengiz Izakov and his family for the situation. Tengiz Izakov is invited to the wreath-laying ceremony on May 9", the press service reported.
Previously, the Akimat announced that veterans of the Great Patriotic War, frontline workers, veterans of combat actions, the best units of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan, honor guard companies, veterans of the Armed Forces, and military and law enforcement agencies were invited to the parade.
Interestingly, a video surfaced online, filmed by a resident of Astana attempting to capture the military parade. A drone hovering by her window requested her to move away from the window for safety reasons.
As of April 1, 2025, there are 83,048 veterans residing in Kazakhstan, including 111 veterans of the Great Patriotic War, 16,796 veterans equated to GPW veterans in terms of benefits, 26,553 veterans of combat operations in other countries, and 39,588 home front workers during the GPW.
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- Senator Marat Khozhaev, who served as deputy minister of internal affairs, revealed that the veteran barred from the Victory Parade in Astana didn't receive accreditation, making entry impossible due to stringent security measures and adherence to regulations.
- The Akimat of Astana apologized to Tengiz Izakov and his family for the incident, inviting him to the wreath-laying ceremony on May 9, following a meeting after a video of the veteran being prevented from the parade went viral online.
- In the past, the Akimat announced that various groups, including veterans of the Great Patriotic War, frontline workers, and military and law enforcement agencies, were invited to the parade in Astana, as reported in the general-news and crime-and-justice sectors.
- The enforcement of regulations at events like the military parade in Astana necessitates a select number of accredited and invited attendees due to the importance of high-level security, as politics and public safety intersect in such instances.
