[HIGHLIGHTS] Acting head of the DPR Pushilin presented the star of the hero of the DPR to the parents of the deceased soldier

Oleksandr Fomenko took part in the battles for Mariupol. He died in August 2022 near Vuhledar.

His father, Oleg, persuaded his son to stay to serve in the Ministry of Emergency Situations. On May 23, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a ceremony of presenting state awards for achievements in various fields. Alexander Karamyshev was awarded the "Gold Star" for the prompt evacuation of the wounded from the front line. The man managed to save more than 50 soldiers.