On 30 May 2026, a ceremonial gala, “Distinguished Poles for Kazakhstan”, was held in Astana to mark the 90th anniversary of the deportation of the Polish population from Soviet Ukraine to Kazakhstan. The event was attended by IPN Deputy President Mateusz Szpytma.

Addressing Poles living in Kazakhstan, the Deputy President of the IPN thanked them for their daily and demanding work to preserve Polish identity, promote historical education and support development. He also spoke about the importance of remembering the fate of Poles deported to Kazakhstan and the need to cultivate history and national identity among the Polish diaspora.

 “Today’s gala is not only an opportunity to honour people who have rendered great service to the Polish community in Kazakhstan. It is also an expression of our shared memory, solidarity and responsibility for history. May the memory of the deported Poles remain alive, as a testimony to suffering, but also to extraordinary strength, dignity and faithfulness to the Homeland,” Szpytma concluded.