A Heartwarming Tale of Resilience on Victory Day
Great-grandfather's Fateful Day Recounted by Dinara Satjan on Victory Anniversary
TV host Dina Sutat shares a poignant account about her great-grandfather, Sutat Tokanov, as recounted by Liter.kz.
Due to the tense war climate, Sutat was conscripted at the age of 35. He was the leader of the "Ataşu" kolkhoz and, alongside his wife Ūmitjan, they raised three sons — Amangeldy, Hamze, and Dalabay. In 1942, Sutat was sent to the front, leaving his heavily pregnant wife behind. In a preparatory gesture, Ūmitjan named their unborn daughter "Oral," a Kazakh word meaning "return."
A death notice arrived at their home later that year, stating that Sutat had perished. However, it was soon discovered that the information was inaccurate; instead, Sutat had been gravely wounded and was recovering in the hospital. After an arduous recovery, not only did he recover his health, but he also returned to the battlefield, pushing forward with the army towards Berlin. He finally returned home in August 1945, a disabled veteran of the III group.
Sadly, Dina never had the opportunity to meet her great-grandfather, as he passed away a year before her birth. But her family always spoke highly of him, praising him as a charismatic, energetic, and kind-hearted man. He helped his children pursue higher education and secure their futures.
Parting from the war story, Dina also recalls one of her great-grandfather's noble deeds: after the resettlement of Germans from the Volga region, the Tokanov family took in two orphaned girls, Elza and Emma. They became part of the family, grew up, and got married under the care of Sutat and Ūmitjan.
While I couldn't find specific information about Sutat Tokanov's experience, it's worth noting that many individuals, both within Kazakhstan and globally, displayed acts of kindness during WWII and its aftermath. These instances of selflessness and compassion often get overlooked in the larger historical narrative.
For instance, Irena Sendler, a Polish social worker, saved thousands of Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII. Her story serves as an example of the courage and altruism displayed by individuals during such challenging times. Similarly, the Kindertransport in the UK helped evacuate thousands of Jewish children from Nazi-occupied territories.
Kazakhstan, too, played a critical role in supporting the Soviet Union during WWII, contributing to the war effort and enduring significant losses. This historical backdrop offers a context for understanding the environment in which Sutat Tokanov might have lived. For a more comprehensive understanding of Sutat's life and actions, researching local archives or consulting historical societies in Kazakhstan could yield valuable insights.
- Science and health-and-wellness are evident in Sutat Tokanov's story, as his determination to recover from his wartime injuries demonstrates the resilience of the human body and spirit.
- In the spirit of health-and-wellness and science, individuals like Irena Sendler and those involved in the Kindertransport played significant roles in saving countless lives during WWII, showcasing the power of kindness and compassion in difficult times, a legacy worth studying in various scientific and historical contexts.
