A training and methodological session for commanders of military units and formations was held at the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan, focusing on the specifics of working with the modern generation of servicemen. The speaker was Anna Pozdeeva, Senior Lecturer at Maqsut Narikbayev University.
Practicing psychologist Anna Pozdeeva delivered a lecture titled “Who is the modern young person?” She noted that today the Armed Forces are receiving representatives of Generation Z and the first members of Generation Alpha, whose worldview has been shaped in a digital environment and amid rapid social change. According to the speaker, this requires commanders to adopt more flexible approaches in working with them.
Anna Pozdeeva outlined the psychological profile of the modern conscript, emphasizing that they are accustomed to rapid access to information. Particular attention was paid to the moral and psychological climate within military units. The session also presented practical recommendations on the use of visual learning tools, setting clear and understandable tasks, and engaging servicemen in working with modern equipment and digital technologies.
“These are young people who quickly master technology, are capable of non-standard thinking, and can effectively solve complex problems. Our task is to become a new type of leader for them –competent, fair, and professional,” Anna Pozdeeva emphasized.
Following the session, the Ministry noted that the lecturer’s recommendations would be taken into account, and methodological guidelines based on the lecture materials would be developed and distributed to the troops for practical implementation.



