VGTRK war correspondent Evgeny Poddubny was awarded the title of Hero of Russia. The corresponding decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin was published today, September 30, on the official legal information portal.
The title of Hero of the Russian Federation was awarded to Poddubny “for courage and heroism demonstrated in the performance of his official duty,” the document states.
As reported EADaily On August 7, Evgeny Poddubny was seriously injured in the Kursk region, near the border, where fighting is taking place with the Ukrainian Armed Forces. He also suffered a concussion and severe burns. However, he was able to reach the car in which our fighters were traveling. On August 8, the journalist was taken to the NV Emergency Medicine Research Institute for treatment. Sklifosovsky to Moscow.
Editorial EADaily Congratulations to Evgeniy Poddubny on his well-deserved award!