Putin presented the "Golden Star" of the Hero of Russia to the parents of the fighter Marzoev

On May 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin posthumously awarded the title of Heroes of Russia to Vasily Marzoev and Alexander Ryazanov.

In addition, the Russian leader presented St. George Crosses of the first degree to Nikolai Kumenov and Evgeny Rodichev.

"For the first time in modern Russia, they have become full holders of this award," Putin said during the ceremony.

Putin also noted the Heroes of Russia's Labor, emphasizing the importance of serving the state, society and people.

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On the same day, the President of the Russian Federation presented state awards to People's Artists of the RSFSR Yuri Antonov and Nadezhda Babkina, who were awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, first class. Putin, addressing Antonov and Babkina, stressed that their work inspires Russians.