Belgrade, 20 October 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan B.Imanbayev attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the “Liberators of Belgrade” Monument, marking the 82nd anniversary of the liberation of the Serbian capital from Nazi occupation.
The event was attended by representatives of the Government of Serbia and the City of Belgrade administration, members of the diplomatic corps, public figures and media representatives. The ceremony featured an honour guard formation and the national anthems of the victorious nations, including the National Anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The “Liberators of Belgrade” Memorial is dedicated to Soviet and Yugoslav soldiers who fell during the liberation of the city.
The 73rd Guards Rifle Division, formed in Kazakhstan, took part in the liberation of Yugoslavia and its capital, Belgrade. To date, the names of approximately 200 Kazakhstanis who were killed or went missing in the battles for Yugoslavia are known.
