The Defense Ministry of South Ossetia hosted a solemn ceremony of awarding personnel in honor of the celebration of the 77th anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War.
The event was attended by Defense Minister Vladimir Pukhaev, Deputy Ministers, officers of the military authorities, personnel of units, the press service of the defense department reports.
A number of officers were awarded the next military ranks, they were also awarded insignia "For Merit", letters of commendation.
Vladimir Pukhaev congratulated the servicemen on the holiday and wished them success in their future service.
“I express confidence that you will continue to be an example of the fulfillment of your military duty for the good of the Motherland,” the Minister of Defense noted.
At the end of the festive formation, the personnel of the department went through a solemn march.
