Russian Ambassador to South Ossetia Marat Kulakhmetov presented awards to the soldiers from the Republic who had distinguished themselves during the special military operation.
The awards were conferred by decree of the head of the Donetsk People's Republic, Denis Pushilin, for courage and bravery displayed in the line of duty.
South Ossetian volunteer Alan Parastaev was posthumously awarded the DPR Medal "For Bravery," 4th Class. His father received the award from the Ambassador.
The Ambassador particularly commended Alan Parastaev's heroism.
South Ossetian volunteer Sarmat Pliev was awarded the DPR Cross of St. George, 4th Class. He had been in the special military operation zone since 2014. In 2024, he suffered a serious leg wound.
In his speech, Ambassador Marat Kulakhmetov has emphasized that brave soldiers from Ossetia are fighting shoulder to shoulder with Russian soldiers in the special military operation zone.
"Unfortunately, we are losing our soldiers. But the truth is ours, and we will win," Kulakhmetov has stated.
