Defenders of the Fatherland, public figures and journalists of South Ossetia were awarded by the order of the head of the Main Directorate of the Federation of the Union of Cossacks of the Russian Federation, Colonel General Boris Shcherbin.
The orders and medals were presented to the recipients at the meeting of the Council of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Combat Operations of South Ossetia.
A veteran of the Armed Forces and Combat Operations Gennady Arsoev noted that the meeting was dedicated to the upcoming celebration of the Day of Courage and National Unity in November, and the issues of preparation and holding of the New Year's events.
" The important issue on the agenda is providing assistance to the families of those killed in the special military operation zone," Arsoev said, calling on those present to honor the memory of the fighters and defenders of South Ossetia, perished during the special military operation.
Arsoev expressed gratitude to the pioneer organization headed by Nona Tedeeva, which is functioning on the basis of the Tskhinval school No. 5, for regular assistance in holding the events of the Council of Veterans.
During the event, Nona Tedeeva was awarded the medal "For Military Valor".
The order "General of the Margelov Army" was awarded to former paratrooper Murat Kozaev, who more than once personally crossed paths with the legendary commander of the Airborne Forces – Vasily Margelov.
During the meeting, its participants were also awarded the Order "Hero of the Don Cossacks", the medal "For Bravery", etc.
