24.03.2011
Text: Pacific Fleet Information Support Group
Photo: Memorial plaque to the Hero of Russia Aldar Tsydenzhapov. PF press service
Pacific Fleet (PF) acting commander Rear Admiral Sergei Avakiants gave out national awards to subordinate servicemen.
By presidential decree, Capt Lt Alexei Konoplev, motion department officer was awarded with the Order of Courage for bravery and valor displayed while fire extinguishing at PF destroyer
Bystry. Seaman Pavel Osetrov, motion department operator received the Gallantry Medal.
Previously, Seaman Aldar Tsydenzhapov was posthumously titled the Hero of the Russian Federation for heroism displayed during the accident at
Bystry. President Medvedev handed over the Hero's golden star to parents of died crewmember.
Other courageous participants of the accident were also distinguished with high national awards today.
