It is reported by RIA Novosti.
“The battle for Mariupol will become special pages in the history of Donbass.
This is a special and joint victory of the units of the Donetsk People's Republic and the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation," Pushilin said.
The ceremony was also attended by Secretary of the United Russia General Council Andrey Turchak.
On April 26, Pushilin signed a decree establishing the medal "For the Liberation of Mariupol".