Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov commented on the proposal of the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party Leonid Slutsky to give Donetsk and Lugansk the title of “Hero City”.
“Of course, the residents of Donetsk and Lugansk in particular have shown absolute heroism in the last 9 years. A special military operation is underway to ensure their safety. Of course, attention should be paid to the courage of these cities, but in what way – let’s wait for our deputies, ”said the Kremlin spokesman.
Earlier it was reported that LDPR on Leonid Slutsky’s Telegram channel. suggested Return the title “Hero City” and give it to Donetsk and Luhansk for the courage and heroism of its inhabitants. Slutsky noted that Donetsk and Luhansk resist and defend their rights every day for a peaceful life, culture and the opportunity to speak their mother tongue.
Hero City is the highest grade of distinction awarded to cities in the Soviet Union that had workers who showed mass heroism and courage to defend the Fatherland in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.