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"Father of a Soldier" medals awarded to men who raised SVO heroes
The celebration of the All-Russian Father's Day has begun in Moscow. This year the holiday is celebrated on October 20, when the main event takes place. And on Wednesday, the memory of the men who raised sons who became heroes of special operations was honored in a Moscow concert hall. They received the "Father-Soldier" medal.
Denis Maidanov, singer, State Duma deputy: "With this accent, this state accent, we thank our fathers today. We are grateful to those who carry the word and the essence of the concept of "father" and pass it on to their descendants. Of course, one of the most important things today is that our fathers are the defenders of the Fatherland. They are the heroes of our country. Now it's time for the heroes to come out, , . More than 2,000 fathers across the country have already received this medal. And this is our duty and respect."