In Irkutsk Region, Governor Igor Yesipovsky presented state awards of Russia to scientists, doctors, teachers, a judge, rescuers, athletes and industrial workers. Among those honored were Viktor Yudin, chairman of the regional Arbitration Court, specialists of Irkut, and residents awarded medals For Saving the Dying for courage in extreme situations. Another 16 people received honorary titles as honored workers in various fields.

Scientists, artists and cultural figures, judges, healthcare and education workers, participants in rescue operations, representatives of physical culture and sports, and industrial workers received state awards of the Russian Federation yesterday from the hands of the Governor of the Irkutsk Region, Igor Esipovsky.
The Order of Merit for the Fatherland, 4th class, was awarded to the Chairman of the Arbitration Court of the Irkutsk Region, Viktor Yudin. The Medal of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, 2nd class, was awarded to Doctor of Technical Sciences Gennady Oparin, foster parent Tatyana Kolesnik, Greco-Roman wrestling coach Alexander Khaustov, and engineers, workers and pilots of NPK Irkut “Irkutsk Aviation Plant” Alexander Berezin, Irina Galeeva, Alexey Yermakovich, Alexander Nityazhuk, Valery Sukhinin, Alexander Yaropolov.
For courage and determination shown in extreme situations, the Medal “For the Rescue of the Perishing” was awarded to private household worker Radik Galeev, and employees of the regional emergency rescue service Alexander Kustov and Alexander Safronov. In addition, 16 residents of the region received honorary titles of honored workers in various fields of activity.
– Such days do not happen often in life, and that is why they are remembered forever, – Igor Esipovsky said, congratulating the awardees. – It is gratifying and pleasant that your work has been seen and appreciated. This should become an additional incentive for achieving new victories. Health to you, success, good luck! May goodness always be on your path!