On August 30, Kazakhstan's Constitution Day, the city of Astana will stage a traditional military parade. This year, the organizers have prepared a lot of surprises and a large-scale show for the city's residents and guests. The current parade is timed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The tent camp deployed on the outskirts of the capital city, now houses more than 2,500 soldiers, officers, as well as conscripts. It has everything necessary for soldiers' training and recreation, CaspioNet reported.
Parade participants spend 6 hours a day training for the parade. They work on everything - from saluting and the military anthem to parade drills of varying complexity.
Yerkebulat Ospanov, Deputy Commander-in-chief, Kazakhstan Ground Forces:
- The selection of officers and soldiers was very tough. Here, you can see only those officers, soldiers, cadets and female military who are the most prepared ones and the best of them are here for the parade preparations.
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