Astana court hears final arguments in paramedic Uldana Myrzuan death case

October 1, 2026 at 03:01 PM2 min

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The Astana court heard the final statement of defendant Saule Zhubaniyazova in the case of the death of ambulance paramedic Uldana Myrzuan. The court then retired to the deliberation room to issue a verdict. The defendant again pleaded not guilty, while victims' civil claims exceed 45 million tenge.

Key Facts

Defendant Saule Zhubaniyazova delivered her final statement in the Astana court on October 1, 2026.
The court retired to the deliberation room after the final statement, with no statutory deadline for issuing a verdict.
Victims filed civil claims against Zhubaniyazova totaling over 45 million tenge for material and moral damages.
The Supreme Court provided open access to the trial broadcast, which Tengrinews.kz relayed live.
The case is being heard in the Interdistrict Court, and the judicial investigation may be resumed before sentencing.

Final Court Session

The Astana court continued the trial of Saule Zhubaniyazova, accused in the death of 23-year-old ambulance paramedic Uldana Myrzuan. Zhubaniyazova made her final statement on October 1, 2026, after which the court retired to the deliberation room. The law does not set a strict deadline for the deliberation period, which depends on the complexity of the case. The Supreme Court granted open access to the session broadcast, and Tengrinews.kz streamed it live.

Defendant's Position

At the previous hearing, Zhubaniyazova again pleaded not guilty, and her lawyers asked the court to acquit her. She also rejected the civil claims filed by the victims and repeated that she does not consider herself guilty. The total amount of civil claims for material and moral damages exceeds 45 million tenge.

Victims' Requests

The widower of Uldana Myrzuan chose not to renounce his status as a victim and stated that a verdict would not bring his wife back. Uldana's mother asked the court not to deprive the chairperson of the condominium association of liberty. The judicial investigation may be resumed before the verdict, according to Ulys Media.