According to RIA Novosti, the crew of the boat, on their own initiative, made not one flight, as planned, but several, because not everyone who wanted to fit on board.

For courage and selflessness shown in the performance of civic duty in an extreme situation, Ararat captain Vladimir Kutsenko and group mechanic Oleg Berezyuk are awarded the Order of Courage.

Sailor Roman Uvarov was awarded the medal "For the Rescue of the Perishing".

The Order of Courage will also be received by the head of the passenger transportation department Alexander Pashchenko.