Opening the event G.Abdykalikova voiced the welcome address of the President of Kazakhstan to the participants of the winner awarding ceremony.
‘Each family makes an invaluable contribution to strengthening of our country on the path to achieve the main goal – creation of One Future Nation Mangilik El. Only with strong family values the country is stable and unbreakable. On this festive day I would like to express my gratitude to all the families that are affected by good relations, good traditions and mutual respect’, says the Greeting.
Within the framework of the solemn ceremony the Secretary of State gave each family-finalist a letter pf recognition, diploma and certificate in the amount of 300 thousand tenge for purchase of household appliances.
Following the results of the final of the competition round by way of SMS / internet voting, which took place from 2 to 9 September, the family-winner has been determined. Winner of Mereylі Otbasy national contest in 2016 became a family of Nuskabaevs from Aktobe region. Head of the family is a veteran of the Great Patriotic War, 46 years as a teacher in a rural school. Nuskabaev spouses have lived together 72 years; they have 10 children, 30 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Children and grandchildren are successfully working in various sectors of the country’s economy.
G.Abdykalikova solemnly presented the family with the winning prize trophy and the keys to a van.
The awarding ceremony ended in gala concert with the participation of Kazakhstan’s artists.