Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan A.G. Balaeva congratulated Kazakhstanis on the Nativity of Christ

January 7, 2026. The Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aida Galymovna Balaeva, congratulated the Head of the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan, Metropolitan Alexander of Astana and Kazakhstan, and the faithful on the feast of the Nativity of Christ:

Your Eminence!

I cordially congratulate you and all Orthodox Christians of Kazakhstan on the radiant feasts of the Nativity of Christ and the New Year of the beneficence of the Almighty!

At all times, the principal moral value of humanity has been and remains unity and peace in the family, society and the state.

Please accept my sincere gratitude for your tireless support of interreligious and interconfessional dialogue in our common home – the Republic of Kazakhstan.

May, in these Christmas days, every citizen of Kazakhstan once again feel themselves to be a part of a strong and united family. May respect and mutual understanding reign in our homes.

I wish you and all the Orthodox peace, concord, prosperity and well-being.