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"It is our duty to perpetuate his memory. In his gymnasium, at the school where he studied. This is necessary, of course, for him, in memory of him. This is certainly necessary for mom," he said.

Pushilin added that perpetuating the memory of the fighter is also important for the guys who will study at this school.

Oleksandr Fomenko joined the ranks after the start of the special operation, when he was 22 years old. His father, Oleg, said that he persuaded his son to stay to serve in the Ministry of Emergency Situations, but he said that he would "do as other sons did in 1941."

Oleksandr Fomenko took part in the battles for Mariupol, was awarded a medal for the liberation of this city. He died in August 2022 near Vuhledar in the battles for Velyka Novoselka.

On May 23, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a ceremony of presenting state awards for achievements in various fields.

On May 31, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu presented state awards to heroes who proved themselves during a special operation in Ukraine at the National Defense Control Center (NTSUO) in Moscow.

It is noted that, in particular, senior inspector-pilot Major 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.