At the Almaty City Court, a ceremonial event was held to honor Judge Elmira Latifovna Isayeva on the occasion of her honorable retirement.

Elmira Latifovna devoted her entire working life to the judicial system. She began her professional career in 1982 as a secretary of court sessions at the Kalininsky People's Court of Almaty, and within a year, she became a bailiff. In March 1993, she was appointed judge of the Oktyabrsky District Court of Almaty. In subsequent years, she administered justice in the city's district courts, and in 2016, she was appointed judge of the Almaty City Court.

Thus, Elmira Latifovna's professional journey spanned three eras: the Soviet period, the years of perestroika, and the establishment of Kazakhstan's independent judicial system. She was not only a witness to large-scale transformations but also made a significant contribution to the development of domestic justice through her many years of diligent work.

I was fortunate to work with Elmira Latifovna at District Court No. 2 of the Auezov District in Almaty. I was invariably impressed by her work ethic, sense of responsibility, and her ability to combine impeccable knowledge of the law with a sincere desire to get to the heart of every case. Highly competent and principled, she conducted proceedings in strict accordance with the requirements of civil procedural law. Court sessions under her chairmanship often resembled a real-life detective story. She would listen attentively to the parties involved, help establish all the circumstances of the case, order expert examinations, and consistently strive to get to the truth. At the same time, she always showed respect toward people and demanded the same attitude from those around her.

Over many years, the judicial acts issued by Elmira Isayeva remained unchanged and were never overturned. Given the immense caseload that Almaty courts face on a daily basis, this speaks to her exceptionally high level of professionalism, responsibility, and the quality of her decisions. Her work was duly recognized by the state and the professional community. She has been awarded numerous departmental honors and distinctions from the Union of Judges of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including the honorary badge "Үш би" (Three Biys).

However, the true measure of a judge's work is not awards, but the trust of the people. In the course of our duties, we often heard positive feedback from court participants about Elmira Latifovna. People would say that she had a unique ability to see the true essence of a dispute and to untangle even the most complex circumstances of a case. Even those whose claims were dismissed noted her high professionalism, objectivity, and respectful treatment.

Of course, earning such trust and respect is no easy feat. Behind it lie years of intense labor and the sacrifice of many of life's pleasures. From morning until late evening, Elmira Latifovna would conduct court sessions, and afterward, young judges would gather outside her office, seeking advice and support from an experienced mentor. For many of us, she became our first true teacher in the profession. It was only late in the evenings that she could find time to work on judicial acts for her own cases. Yet, decisions were always delivered on time. This was not merely about meeting procedural deadlines, but about a deep understanding that people were waiting for documents on which their fates often depended. Despite such urgency, the quality never suffered: her judicial acts were distinguished by thorough reasoning, clear structure, impeccable logic, and precise application of the law.

For E. Isayeva, the judicial robe was never just a position. It was a responsibility to the people, to the law, and to her own conscience. These very qualities defined her approach to work for many years and earned her the sincere respect of her colleagues and court participants.

Elmira Latifovna is distinguished not only by her high professionalism but also by her warmth, generosity, and kindness. She left a deep imprint on the hearts of her students – former secretaries of court sessions, court specialists, and all those fortunate enough to work alongside her. She taught us not only the intricacies of the profession but also humanity, integrity, respect for people, and faithfulness to one's principles. Even today, we strive to follow her lessons of kindness and justice.

Several years ago, we wrote a letter of gratitude to the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan for having such a remarkable judge in the judicial system. It was signed by 26 of her students, including those who later became judges themselves. That letter was posted on the official website of the Supreme Court.

Over her years of service to justice, Elmira Latifovna managed to fulfill herself not only in her profession but also in her family. She raised a worthy son, of whom she is justly proud.

On behalf of her many colleagues and on my own behalf, I sincerely congratulate Elmira Latifovna on her honorable retirement. I wish her robust health, well-being, the realization of all her plans, and many new joyful events. May her life wisdom, professional experience, and spiritual warmth continue to serve people for many years to come and inspire us – her grateful students.

Dinara KUYKABAYEVA,
Judge of the Medeu District Court of Almaty