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MOSCOW, May 29. Commander of the Central Military District (TsVO), Colonel General Alexander Lapin presented awards to the military who distinguished themselves during the liberation of Krasny Liman, were told on Sunday to journalists in the Russian Defense Ministry. The ceremony took place in the city itself. «Commander of the Central Military District, Colonel-General Alexander Lapin presented state awards to servicemen for courage and heroism shown during the liberation of Krasny Liman,» the ministry said.
The Russian military completely liberated Krasny Liman from the nationalists. The servicemen were, in particular, awarded the Order of Courage, the medal of the Order «For Merit to the Fatherland» II degree with swords, the medal «For Military Distinction». Among the awarded are special forces, tankers, motorized riflemen. «Comrade soldiers, sergeants and officers. I have the honor to praise you — the best sons of the Fatherland. The Motherland, the entire Russian people are proud of you. The younger generation will take an example from you. The enemy will be defeated, victory will be for Thank you for the excellent performance of your official duties, the honest performance of your military duty,» Lapin said, presenting the awards.