Kemel Tokayev
KazakhstanmilitaryMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Kemel Tokayev was a Soviet soldier who served during World War II, having been drafted into the army in 1942. He quickly rose to the position of platoon commander in the 226th Rifle Division and later served in the 7th Guards Tank Regiment after being wounded. Tokayev was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War II class for his bravery and heroism in battles on Polish territory. He is also the father of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the current President of Kazakhstan. His wartime experiences and the suffering he witnessed were documented in his book 'The Soldier Went to War.' Recently, a wartime commendation sheet for Kemel Tokayev was made publicly available, which had previously been archived by the Russian Ministry of Defense, highlighting his contributions and the recognition he received.
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Kemel Tokayev was the father of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and a veteran who was treated in a military hospital in Omsk.
Омск в двух картинах. Токаев, Путин и память о прошлом: 26 июля 18:40Kazakhstan· 2026-07-26
Kemel Tokayev was mentioned as the father of Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev, who received treatment after being severely wounded during World War II.
“Бірлік бар жерде тірлік бар“. Токаев выступил на форуме в Омске: Вчера 22:08Kazakhstan· 2026-07-25
Kemel Tokayev was called to the front during the Great Patriotic War from this building.
Президент Казахстана посетил школу имени Кемеля Токаева в БишкекеKazakhstan· 2025-08-23
Kemel Tokayev was a participant in the Great Patriotic War and a well-known writer.
Токаеву исполнилось 72 года: 17 мая 2025, 06:05Kazakhstan· 2025-05-17
Kemel Tokayev was a soldier who described the horrors of war in his book 'The Soldier Went to War'.
Что Путин подарил Токаеву 9 мая: 09 мая 2025, 21:09Kazakhstan· 2025-05-09
Kemel Tokayev was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War II class for his bravery during battles in Poland.
Путин передал Токаеву наградной лист его отца: 09 мая 2025, 17:08Kazakhstan· 2025-05-09