Aidos Masiraliyev: conquering the peaks of memory

Aidos Masiraliyev is a man who considers peaks not just as geographical points on a map. For him, they represent victory, perseverance and memory. A machinist at the Central Steam Turbine Control Panel of the CHPP-1 named after B.Orazbayev of AlES JSC, he’s won the ‘Uzdik ondiris Mamany – 2024’ competition organized by Samruk-Energo JSC, and his name has been mentioned in the media many times. But his greatest victories are at high altitude.

In 2024, Aidos conquered three iconic peaks of the Zailiyskiy Alatau: Big Almaty Peak (3,680 meters), Molodezhny Peak (4,147 meters) and Komsomol Peak (4,376 meters), and others. The flag of the power company AlES JSC fluttered on each of them. This year, he climbed even higher – and not just in the literal sense.

On the eve of the 80 th anniversary of Victory Day, Aidos Masiraliyev conquering the peak of 28 Panfilovs – a mountain named after the heroes who sacrificed their lives for their homeland. This climb was different. It wasn’t just a sporting challenge, but a tribute to the heroes. “I’d heard about the Panfilovs’ feat of bravery a long time ago. I wanted to honor their memory not just by talking about it, but by doing something – climbing the peak named after them”, says Aidos.

The climb wasn’t an easy one. “It was tough, mainly because of the cold and fatigue. Sometimes I couldn’t breathe and had to push through the pain. However, I was aware of why I was doing it”, he recalls. When the journey became extremely challenging, he thought about the Panfilov soldiers. “When it became particularly difficult, I remembered what they had gone through. This helped me to persevere and keep going.

The memory of heroes is not just history for Aidos, but part of his family tradition. ‘My family remembers Zheksenbi ata, who died in the war, and my grandmother, who worked in a factory. She described how difficult it was: they had hardly anything to eat and barely slept, but no one complained — everyone worked towards Victory,’ Aidos shares.

He prepared for the climb for several weeks, training hard, but the most important thing was his inner determination. Aidos Masiraliyev is convinced that every summit is a step forward. “When it gets tough, I think of them. They did it, which means I can too. It gives me strength,” he admits.

Today, Aidos Masiraliyev not only conquers peaks, he raises the flag of memory and courage. His example inspires not only his colleagues, but everyone who knows his story. It is a story of strength of spirit, overcoming adversity and loyalty to tradition. It is a story of how the memory of heroes lives on in the hearts and deeds of future generations.