Kostanay Hesed has presented a soiree devoted to the Virgin Land Action. Elderly members of the community recollected about the time that they eagerly came to Kazakhstan to cultivate its vast virgin lands. They remembered the director of "Kievsky" state farm Gedaly Firenstein, who was well known in the country. Unfortunately he passed away several years before.

   The first workers in the virgin lands were present at the meeting: Emma Reznikova, Zinaida and Mikhail Buras, a former head doctor of the regional children's hospital Ekaterina Perepletchikova, distinguished builders Eugenie Galyan, Anatoly Marder and many others.

   Hesed staff took care of delicious meals. The youth also came to congratulate the heroes of the occasion. They sang songs together, danced to Jewish melodies, and participated in games. The festival was a success; the community will remember it for a long time.

Lidiya Kazaksevitch