Serdyukov, the Hero of Russia Bashny.Net

Former Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov in 2012 was awarded the title Hero of Russia. This February 10 "Nezavisimaya Gazeta».

As it became known to journalists, rumors that Serdyukov is a Hero of Russia, circulate in the veterans' organizations. In particular, February 5 this casually mentioned the chairman of the Union of Russian Paratroopers Valery Vostrotin in an interview with the newspaper "Moskovsky Komsomolets". He said: "Today, unfortunately, look: substitute the President, discredit the title of Hero of Russia, giving his all in a row. Serdyukov - Hero of Russia! It's like? ».

Chairman of the Association of association of reserve officers of the Armed Forces "Megapir" Vladimir Bogatyrev said, "Nezavisimaya Gazeta", which, according to him, Serdyukov was awarded the honorary title of March 20, 2012 secret decree of Dmitry Medvedev, who served as President of the Russian Federation. Earlier, there were reports in the media that this decree the title Hero of Russia was secretly awarded the Chief of General Staff Nikolai Makarov. Bogatyrev in an interview with "Nezavisimaya Gazeta", said that the same decree awarded the title of Serdyukov.

"NG" indicates that the title of Hero of Russia can contribute to mitigation of punishment if Serdyukov will be found guilty of negligence or other crimes. By law, honorary titles are recorded in the criminal proceedings as a mitigating circumstance.





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