Teachers of Akylbek Tolegen, a resident of Zharmysh village in the Mangystau region who died during military exercises in the Caspian Sea, have shared their memories of their student with deep sorrow. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Memories of the primary school teacher
Akylbek Tolegen's primary school teacher, Arailym Shankeyeva, spoke warmly of the deceased.
"When we heard, our hearts were torn apart. He was a very responsive, kind, open and bright student. Whatever task you gave him, he would be the first to complete it. He had no bad thoughts, he was a friendly and good-natured child," she says.
Memories of the class teacher
Zhamal Bibitova, the class teacher who graduated Akylbek from school, also remembers him with particular warmth.
"He was caring towards those around him, very responsive. Whatever public work there was, Akylbek would be at the forefront. He never caused me any difficulties. In the 11th grade, five boys graduated from my class. I never saw any mischief or hooliganism in Akylbek. He always helped elderly people living alone," says the class teacher.
Circumstances of death
Akylbek Tolegen died during military exercises in the Caspian Sea. He was a resident of Zharmysh village in the Mangystau region.
The teachers' recollections show that the deceased was kind, open and caring towards those around him.