According to presidential press service, the orders were awarded to twelve liquidators of aftermaths of the Chornobyl catastrophe that took place in small hours of April 26, 1986. “The awards awarded on the occasion of the anniversary went to those who greatly contributed to countering the aftermaths of the disaster, showed self-sacrifice, high-level professionalism, and long-standing fruitful civil activity”.
Nine decoration holders received the orders “For Merits” (3rd rank); three more obtained the orders “For Courage” (3rd rank).
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