The Rector of Pavlodar State University named after S. Toraigyrov, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor Serik Omirbayev congratulated the veterans, noting that the 9th of May is a national holiday celebrated throughout the former Soviet Union for nearly 70 years . "During the years of the Great Patriotic War, our grandfathers and fathers fought bravely at the forefront, not sparing their lives in the name of our bright future. Each of you has made a valuable contribution to this Great Victory, you all showed unfadable act of courage. We bow down to you, dear veterans!", said Serik Omirbayev.

The Rector also fulfilled an honorable mission of expressing congratulations to the veterans on behalf of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Zhumagulov with wishes of good health and longevity.

A special performance was prepared for the veterans by the Student Philharmonic of PSU named after S.Toraighyrov. Wartime songs were performed by Yertis Zhuldyzdary and Altyn Dauys ensembles.

Caring about the veterans, respecting the memory of those no longer with us are the primary civic duties of every citizen of Kazakhstan. On that day, the veterans received congratulations, flowers, gifts and financial support.