In connection with the 23rd anniversary of the Artsakh Republic proc

In connection with the 23rd anniversary of the Artsakh Republic
proclamation President Sahakyan signed decrees

August 29, 2014 14:23

In connection with the 23rd anniversary of the Artsakh Republic
proclamation President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees on decorating with
state awards and conferring honorary titles.

As “Artsakhpress” was informed from the Central Information Department
of the Artsakh Republic President’s Office, for exclusive bravery and
personal courage shown during the defense of the Motherland two
individuals were posthumously awarded with the Battle Cross Order of
the second degree. For personal bravery shown during the defense of
the Motherland four individuals were awarded with the Medal “For
Courage”.

For contribution to the defense of the Motherland, as well as for
courage shown defending state borders 83 individuals, among them seven
posthumously, were awarded with the “For Service in Battle” medal. For
services shown to the Nagorno Karabagh Republic four individuals were
awarded with the “Mkhitar Gosh” medal, four people were decorated with
the “Vachagan Barepasht” medal and twenty six individuals were awarded
the “Gratitude” medal. For substantial contribution to the development
of culture, art and physical culture NKR honorary titles were
conferred to a group of individuals.

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