Zauresh Akhmetovna Shatikova is 79 years old, but for this amazing woman, her age is just a figure in her passport that has nothing to do with her active lifestyle and unquenchable thirst to help people.

Her life is a vivid example of how, while on a well–deserved vacation, you can not only enjoy peace, but also actively participate in society and motivate others to be positive. "Retirement is not the end, it is the beginning of a new stage!" says Zauresh Akhmetovna with a smile. "It's a time when you can do things that you didn't have time for before and make a difference."

The mediator, the head, the Honorary citizen of Kazakhstan, Zauresh Akhmetovna, and now does not stop there. She has a lot of ideas and plans, which she implements with unquenchable energy. At the age of 70, she mastered the profession of mediator, helps to find compromises and resolve conflicts peacefully. She studied in Alma Ata, where she received the necessary knowledge and skills. "I realized that I can be useful to people by helping them find a common language and avoid conflicts," says Zauresh Akhmetovna. Mediation is the art of listening and listening, understanding and empathizing. She helps to get out of the conflict without going to court." The ability to listen, understand and find a common language with people of different ages and views makes Zauresh Akhmetovna an indispensable assistant in the most difficult situations.

But this is just one facet of her multifaceted personality. Zauresh Akhmetovna is the head of the Yapurai Ensemble, a collective that gives the audience joy and good mood with vivid performances. "Yapurai is a family," says Zauresh Akhmetovna. "We not only sing together, but also support each other, share our joys and sorrows." Under her strict guidance, the ensemble preserves the traditions of Kazakh culture, actively develops, attracting more and more talented performers to its ranks. The ensemble should receive the title of folk. He has already passed the commission at the regional level, and now everyone is looking forward to the decision of the republican commission. "We really hope for a positive decision," admits Zauresh Akhmetovna. "For us, this will be a great recognition of our work and an incentive for further development."

The title "Honorary Citizen of Kazakhstan" is a recognition of her invaluable contribution to improving the lives of those in need, her selfless help to those who find themselves in difficult situations. Zauresh Akhmetovna is a "golden volunteer", a person who gives her time, strength and energy without demanding anything in return. She organizes events for the disabled and pensioners, striving to make their lives more intense and interesting. "I believe that everyone has the right to a full life, regardless of age and health status," says Zauresh Akhmetovna. "My goal is to make pensioners and people with disabilities feel needed, in demand, and cared for." Gathers pensioners and the disabled, finds sponsors, invites them to cafes, organizes concerts and excursions for them. "Thanks to the support of sponsors, we can organize interesting events for pensioners and the disabled," says Zauresh Akhmetovna. "They enjoy attending concerts, exhibitions, excursions, communicating with each other and getting a boost of positive emotions." Zauresh Akhmetovna also knows how to attract young people to her events, thereby establishing a link between generations. "Youth is our future,– says Zauresh Akhmetovna. - It is important that they know and respect the older generation, adopt their experience and wisdom."

Now she is actively preparing for a large-scale event dedicated to the Day of the Elderly. He plans to hold a photo exhibition featuring portraits of veterans who have contributed to the development of the city and the country. "The photo exhibition is an opportunity to show the younger generation who built our city, who worked for the benefit of their native land, and who is now a member of creative teams," says Zauresh Akhmetovna. – This is a tribute to the people who have earned our gratitude with their work and feat." The program also includes a large concert in which five ensembles with the title of "folk" will take part.

Zauresh Akhmetovna is not afraid of modern technologies. She actively uses social media and AI to communicate with people, search for information, and organize events. "The computer is my indispensable assistant," she admits. "With it, I can quickly find the information I need, contact people, organize an event, and even hold an online meeting." She also cooperates with various institutions, public organizations and business structures to attract resources and implement her projects.

In her noble work, Zauresh Akhmetovna finds support from her family. Her son Adil, who has a disability, worked in the IT field. He helps his mother with the technical equipment of events, develops websites and presentations, and supports her on social networks. "Adil is my support and support,– says Zauresh Akhmetovna with pride. "He helps me with everything, and I am very grateful to him."

Zauresh Akhmetovna is not just an active pensioner, she is a source of inspiration for many. By his example, he shows that age is not an obstacle to good deeds, that everyone can contribute to improving the life of society. She unites pensioners, shares her energy and positivity with them, gives them hope and faith in the best. "The main thing is not to sit idly by, but to look for opportunities for self–realization and helping other people," she says.

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