An awards ceremony was held at the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin to present the Honorary Badge "Recognition" to the mothers of soldiers killed in the special military operation.

      On September 8, 2025, a ceremony was held at the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin to present the Honorary Badge "Recognition" to 11 mothers of soldiers killed in the Special Military Operation. The ceremony was attended by Andrey Gneushev, Deputy Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Region; Olga Krasnova, Chair of the Regional Public Organization "Nizhny Novgorod Women's Council"; and mothers of the fallen SVO heroes from Dzerzhinsk, Pervomaisk, Vadsky, Gaginsky, Dalnekonstantinovsky, Koverninsky, Spassky municipal districts, and the Moskovsky and Sormovsky districts of Nizhny Novgorod.

      The Regional Public Organization "Nizhny Novgorod Women's Council" established the award in 2024 for the mothers of soldiers as a token of gratitude and recognition for their maternal labor and for raising true patriots of Russia, defenders of the Fatherland who dutifully fulfilled their military service, for maternal valor and courage, and for the heroism of their sons. The first ten "Recognition" badges were presented to mothers of fallen soldiers in December 2024.

      "It is a great honor for me to be here with you today. Your sons are true heroes! Their feats are an example of valiant service to their Motherland and fidelity to their country. Eternal and fond memory to each of them. My deep gratitude to you for having raised worthy men!" said Andrey Gneushev.

      Among the fallen soldiers whose mothers received the award were privates, officers, mobilized servicemen, volunteers, and a military correspondent. Their names are well known to fellow residents of Nizhny Novgorod Region; memorial plaques have been unveiled in their honor and "Hero Desks" have been installed in the schools and organizations where they studied and worked.

      "Today we have gathered here to express our deep recognition and bow to the mothers whose sons gave their lives defending each of us, our Motherland. Their names are forever inscribed in the history of Nizhny Novgorod Region and all of Russia. The feat of your sons will forever remain a moral compass for future generations, the highest expression of genuine patriotism. We thank you for raising true heroes," said Olga Krasnova in her speech.

      List of those awarded the Honorary Badge "Recognition":

      1. Nadezhda Mikhailovna Grigoryeva, mother of Guards Junior Sergeant Andrey Andreyevich Grigoryev (Vadsky municipal district);

      2. Lyubov Mikhailovna Rodimova, mother of Private Mikhail Vasilyevich Rodimov (Gaginsky municipal district);

      3. Svetlana Aleksandrovna Veselova, mother of Guards Junior Sergeant Pavel Igorevich Veselov (Dzerzhinsk urban district);

      4. Nina Nikolaevna Malkova, mother of Private Vladimir Nikolaevich Malkov (Dalnekonstantinovsky municipal district);

      5. Valentina Alexeyevna Garniturova, mother of Junior Sergeant Pavel Ivanovich Garniturov and Private Mikhail Ivanovich Garniturov (Koverninsky municipal district);

      6. Lyudmila Borisovna Mulyar, mother of Efreitor Alexey Viktorovich Mulyar (Nizhny Novgorod);

      7. Galina Viktorovna Budina, mother of Private Alexander Nikolaevich Budin (Pervomaisk urban district);

      8. Natalya Fedorovna Grechishnikova, mother of Sergeant Ivan Vladimirovich Grechishnikov (Pervomaisk urban district);

      9. Valentina Semyonovna Panova, mother of military correspondent Andrey Alexandrovich Panov (Nizhny Novgorod);

      10. Lyudmila Gennadyevna Vedina, mother of Private Ivan Mikhailovich Vedin (Spassky municipal district);

      11. Elena Valeryevna Pyadenkova, mother of Alexander Georgievich Pyadenkov (Spassky municipal district).

      Maxim Ogurtsov

      Dear readers! You can follow the most important publications of NTA-Privolzhye on Telegram and VKontakte.

      More news about the event:

      The Honorary Badge "Recognition" was presented to the mothers of Nizhny Novgorod residents killed in the SVO

      September 8, 2025 — The Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin hosted the presentation of the Honorary Badge "Recognition" to 11 mothers of soldiers killed in the Special Military Operation. 18:13 08.09.2025 Nizhegorodskaya Pravda - Nizhny Novgorod

      A ceremony was held at the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin to present the Honorary Badge "Recognition" to the mothers of soldiers killed in the SVO

      Photo: Maxim Ogurtsov

      September 8, 2025 — A ceremony was held at the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin to present the Honorary Badge "Recognition" to the mothers of soldiers killed in the Special Military Operation. 17:55 08.09.2025 Government of Nizhny Novgorod Region - Nizhny Novgorod

      A ceremony was held at the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin to present the Honorary Badge "Recognition" to the mothers of soldiers killed in the SVO

      September 8, 2025 — A ceremony was held at the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin to present the Honorary Badge "Recognition" to the mothers of soldiers killed in the Special Military Operation. 17:50 08.09.2025 NTA-Privolzhye - Nizhny Novgorod

      News from neighboring regions on the topic:

      A farewell was held for a junior sergeant killed during the SVO in Krasnogorsky District

      A farewell was held for Junior Sergeant Alexey S., killed during the Special Military Operation, in Krasnogorsky District of Udmurtia. 09:11 08.09.2025 IA Udmurtia - Izhevsk

      In Komi, there will be a farewell for a serviceman killed in the SVO zone

      In Komi, farewells will be held on September 8 for a junior sergeant killed in the SVO zone.

      Photo: press service of the Inta administration

      On Monday, September 8, a farewell will be held in Inta for a junior sergeant. 19:47 06.09.2025 Komsomolskaya Pravda - Syktyvkar