Alexander Sokolov, Governor of Russia's Kirov Oblast, reported in a speech at the regional conference of the United Russia party that the people of the region have carried out a significant aid mobilization to support the military operation in Ukraine.
Amount of Aid Collected
Sokolov stated that residents of the Kirov region have collected over 350 million rubles to aid 'Defenders of the Fatherland.' The Governor added that 92 humanitarian convoys, 1,700 tons of cargo, 205,000 camouflage nets, and 258 vehicles have also been dispatched.
Heroes from the Region
In his speech, Sokolov noted that tens of thousands of residents from the region are serving in the military operation and announced that seven of them have been awarded the title 'Hero of Russia.' These individuals were listed as Vladislav Golovin, Roman Kulakov, Andrey Mityashin, Sergey Pyatin, Alexander Cheshayev, and posthumously, Denis Yagidarov and Eduard Sabirov.
Support Provided to Families
Sokolov announced a minute of silence in memory of soldiers who lost their lives on the battlefields. Emphasizing that no soldier's family should be left without support, the Governor noted that 92 support measures for participants and their families are currently in effect in the region.
Sokolov stated that, on the recommendation of the 'Defenders of the Fatherland' fund, a system has been launched allowing participants to enter into social contracts without an assessment of family income, and that over 50 people have benefited from this opportunity. It was also stated that the region provides assistance with soldiers' return to civilian life, employment, education, treatment, and rehabilitation.