Kazakhstan bids farewell to hero of Soviet Union, Major General Talgat Bigeldinov

Almaty residents bid farewell to the legendary pilot, Second World War veteran, twice Hero of the Soviet Union Talgat Bigeldinov. A memorial service was held at the Army House on Wednesday, where more than 1,000 people, including prominent public and political figures, war veterans and friends of Talgat Bigeldinov gathered together to say their last goodbyes to the famous pilot. Talgat Bigeldinov was the only Kazakhstani man who had received the title of the Hero of the Soviet Union twice for his bravery an