Chernihiv: Vladislav Atroshenko presented the medal "Defender of Fatherland" and war.
April 7, Chernihiv city Chairman Vladislav Atroshenko met with soldiers of the 1st separate tank brigade, the members of the antiterrorist operation in Eastern Ukraine. The event was attended by relatives and friends of military personnel, the military Commissioner of the United Chernihiv city military Commissariat, the Colonel Sergey Moskalets, as well as representatives of structural subdivisions of city Council and the media. During the meeting eight soldiers ATO received the state award – the medal "Defender of Fatherland". Medals handed mayor V. Atroshenko. Addressing the audience, he on behalf of the territorial community of the city of Chernihiv are sincerely thanked for his great patriotism, courage and fortitude. The meeting participants discussed the current problematic issues faced by military personnel. First of all, the delay in registration of the status of combatants, the provision of land and housing. The mayor listened carefully to all the suggestions and assured that they will make every effort to address these issues under current legislation. Reference. Medal "Defender of Motherland" - the state award. This medal is awarded to veterans of war, persons on whom spreads the action of the Law of Ukraine "On status of war veterans, guarantees of their social protection", persons who took part in the liberation of Ukraine from fascist invaders, and other citizens of Ukraine for their in the protection of state interests personal courage and bravery, strengthening the defense and security of Ukraine. The medal "Defender of Fatherland" can be awarded to citizens of Ukraine, foreigners and persons without citizenship. The medal is awarded by the decree of the President of Ukraine. The Department of public relations of city CouncilÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/