The leadership of the main Department of EMERCOM of Russia of RT and EMERCOM of the Republic of Tatarstan honors its employees - veterans of the Afghanistan war
February 15 marks the 30th anniversary of the withdrawal of a limited contingent of Soviet troops from Afghanistan. In honor of the soldiers – internationalists who performed their combat duty outside the borders of their native country, the Federal law № 320-FZ "on amendments to article 1.1 of the Federal law" on Days of military glory and memorable dates of Russia", signed by the President of Russia on November 29, 2010, established the day of memory of the Russians who performed In honor of the memorable date, the leadership of the main Department of EMERCOM of Russia in the Republic of Tatarstan organized honoring of its employees, who had a chance to take part in hostilities in the territory of the Asian country adjacent to the USSR.
The meeting was held in The Republican rehabilitation center of the Ministry of emergency situations of the Republic of Tatarstan. S. S. Karatay, which periodically undergo treatment not only Agency staff, but also combat veterans and liquidators of accident on the Chernobyl NPP.
A pleasant ceremony was also held during the meeting. Employees of the main Department of EMERCOM of Russia and EMERCOM of RT, who served in Afghanistan, were solemnly encouraged by letters of Thanks from the head of the main Department of EMERCOM of Russia in the Republic of Tatarstan Lieutenant General of internal service Rafis Khabibullin.