‘Congratulations. Thank you so much for your son,’ says Sochi’s mayor, decorating the parents of a Russian soldier killed in Ukraine
Sochi Mayor Andrei Proshunin presented the Order of Courage to the parents of Aik Roganyan, a local resident killed in Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
On February 20, 2024, Russian soldier Aik Roganyan tragically lost his life while defending his homeland during Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Aik, born in 2001, was a cadet at the prestigious Moscow Higher Combined Arms Command School before his untimely death. Due to an officer shortage, he graduated early and was deployed to the Western Military District as a commander.
The loss of Aik has deeply affected his parents, and on February 28, Sochi Mayor Andrei Proshunin honored their grief by presenting the Order of Courage to them. In a video posted to his Telegram channel, Proshunin addressed Roganyan's mother and father in an official building adorned with flags. Despite the pain of loss, Proshunin acknowledged Aik's sacrifice, stating that his memory will live on in the city, including that of all other heroes who defend our homeland.
The mayor then personally handed the Order of Courage to Roganyan's mother, offering the couple support from the administration. He shook hands with Roganyan's father, expressing heartfelt gratitude by saying, "Congratulations. Thank you so much for your son." Roganyan's father expressed his sincere thanks as well.
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