On October 15, 2025, the Nuclear Society of Kazakhstan Association held a solemn meeting at the Kazakh-British Technical University in Almaty dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the nuclear industry – one of the key areas ensuring scientific and technological progress, energy independence and sustainable development of the country.

The event was attended by representatives of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy, heads and veterans of nuclear industry enterprises, scientists, experts, journalists, students, as well as guests from the CIS countries. Opening the solemn meeting, the President of the association, V.S. Shkolnik, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech, emphasizing the importance of nuclear energy for the future of Kazakhstan, the role of veterans and domestic specialists who made a significant contribution to its development.

The following organizations took part in the work of the solemn meeting:

  • • from the Kazakh side: Nuclear Society of Kazakhstan Association, Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy, RSE “National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan”, RSE “Institute of Nuclear Physics”, STC “Safety of Nuclear Technologies”, NAC Kazatomprom JSC , KNNP LLP, Association for the Development of the Nuclear Industry, Industrial Professional Union of Nuclear Industry Workers, Mangistau Nuclear Power Plant LLP, etc.
  • • from the CIS countries: the Interregional Public Movement of Veterans of Nuclear Energy and Industry, the Union of Veterans of Atomic Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Veterans of the Atomic Industry of Tajikistan, the National Nuclear Society of the Russian Federation, the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI.

In their speeches, the speakers noted that Kazakhstan’s energy sector is going through a difficult period of its development. The industry's history has seen both ups and downs, but now, for the first time, the country is facing a serious energy crisis that could affect the sustainability of the economy.

It is difficult to imagine industries that would not use nuclear technology: these are the production of semiconductors and security systems, agriculture, the space and metallurgical industries. As more and more people need to diagnose and treat oncological and cardiac diseases, the means and methods of nuclear medicine are developing. Radioisotope diagnostics, radiation therapy, and tomography have become available to mankind thanks to the peaceful atom. All this makes people's lives more comfortable, safer and more productive, and the world's need for clean and affordable electricity only confirms the need for further development of nuclear energy.

It is on this solid foundation that the veterans of the nuclear industry stand – a living history and a real pride of the country. Their knowledge, selfless work and faith in the future made it possible to create the foundation on which nuclear energy and science are developing today. They were the first to pave the way, to establish traditions of high professional responsibility and scientific honesty. For the current generation of specialists, veterans remain a source of wisdom and an example of selfless service to their profession and Homeland. Their contribution cannot be measured in numbers – it has been preserved in generations of scientists, engineers and designers who continue their work.

It was noted that Kazakhstan, being a world leader in uranium mining and actively developing scientific research in the field of peaceful atom, continues to make a significant contribution to strengthening global energy security.

During the meeting, veterans and employees of industry enterprises were awarded, and words of gratitude and appreciation were expressed to all those who devoted themselves to this complex and responsible field.

Concluding the solemn meeting, the organizers noted that the anniversary of the nuclear industry is not only a reason to be proud of the way it has been traveled, but also an important landmark for moving forward. Kazakhstan intends to continue to be a reliable partner in the international nuclear community and a leader in the field of safe and peaceful use of atomic energy.
 
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