In Zainsk, they honored the memory of the fallen participants of the Special Military Operation.

      Today, January 22, 2026, a solemn award ceremony for the families of fallen participants of the special military operation took place at the "Energetik" House of Culture in Zainsk. The district leadership and relatives of the deceased gathered to pay tribute and honor the memory of our compatriots: Sergey Afanasyev, Airat Badretdinov, Timur Beletsky, Alexander Martynichev, Viktor Platonov, Radik Farhutdinov, and Aidar Yunusov. These brave men, loyal to their military oath, died while carrying out combat missions. In memory of all those who fell while fulfilling their military duty, a minute of silence was announced. The head of the Zainsk municipal district, Razif Karimov, expressed condolences to the families and spoke about the support that the city and district provide to their compatriots on the front lines. He also announced that a memorial in memory of the fallen soldiers will be built in Zainsk this year. The memorial complex on Victory Boulevard will include granite slabs with the names of the fallen participants of the special military operation, as well as veterans of the Afghan and two Chechen wars. According to the head of the district, the architectural group from Moscow has already been selected for the project, and the complex is planned to be opened by City Day and Republic Day on August 30. Then the ceremony for the presentation of state awards took place. The Order of Courage was posthumously awarded to Sergeant Sergey Afanasyev — the award was presented to his daughter Yulia Sergeevna. Private Airat Badretdinov (posthumously) — the award was presented to his mother Farida Ramazanovna. Corporal Timur Beletsky (posthumously) — the award was presented to his mother Natalia Ivanovna. Junior Sergeant Alexander Martynichev (posthumously) — the award was presented to his wife Elena Olegovna and daughter Veronika. Private Viktor Platonov (posthumously) — the award was presented to his wife Lyudmila Kutdusovna, daughter Polina, and mother Valentina Sergeevna. Junior Lieutenant Aidar Yunusov (posthumously) — the award was presented to his parents Valentina Ivanovna and Ravis Khalisovich. Lieutenant Radik Farhutdinov was awarded the II degree Medal "For Courage" — the award was presented to his parents Zila Favzarovna and Firdaus Faisovich.

      As the head of the district emphasized, state awards are not only recognition of merit but also an expression of deep respect for the memory of fallen soldiers, as well as confirmation of their contribution to the defense of the Fatherland.

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      Aigul Yarullina

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