This was reported by the Zvezda TV channel.

“Today we are meeting for the seventh time for this wonderful and pleasant ceremony of awarding officers.

Not only officers - all those who during this year have earned the right to stand on this stage.

To do this, many of you really did extraordinary things, ”Shoigu said.

He congratulated everyone who received the awards.

The qualifying stages were held throughout Russia throughout the year.

Professional contests and reviews were held, the results of the annual work were assessed.

The awarding took place in ten nominations, including "Special Mission", "Voenstroy", "Breakthrough into the Future", "Sea Wolf", "Courage and Honor", "Guarding Health", "Memory is Stronger than Weapons", "Air Ace" , "Safe Environment", "Control Center".