The medals to veterans were presented with regard to the 25th anniversary of Soviet troops withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Oleg Poskrobko, the head of the administration of the Central District of Minsk: The decree on issuing the medals was passed by the Belarusian President.
Vladimir Shokov, the chair of Minsk Association of the Veterans of Afghan War: This is a state award. It shows the attitude of the state to simple officers and sergeants, who performed their duty in Afghanistan and other hot spots.













