356 people granted state awards by Presidential Decree

15:31, 7 May 2010

ASTANA. May 7. KAZINFORM By the President's Decree 356 people were granted state awards on the threshold of the 65th anniversary of Great Victory and the Day of Motherland Defenders.

As earlier reported, today Head of the State Nursultan Nazarbayev has handed out state awards to the veterans of War, rear workers, military servicemen and representatives of law-enforcement bodies.

According to the Presidential press service, II Degree Dank order was given to one person; II Degree Aibyn Order was given to 12 people and III Degree Aibyn Order - to three people. II Degree Dostyk Order was awarded to one person, Kurmet Order - to 100 people, Erligi ushin medal - to 10, Zhauyngerlik Erligi ushin medal - to 10, Eren Enbegi ushin medal - to 65 and Shapagat medal - to two people. 143 people received certificates of honor of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Upon completion of the ceremony N. Nazarbayev congratulated all awardees on the holiday and wished them health, happiness and well-being.

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