According to RIA Novosti, on July 6 local time, Russian President Putin met with the widow of Rear Admiral Gudkov, who died in action, at the Kremlin and personally presented her with the Golden Star Medal, posthumously awarded to Gudkov as "Hero of Russia."

"I believe that his memory will surely remain in your family and in all his honors," said Putin, adding that people would remember him not only through his deeds but also through various facilities named after him.

President Putin met with the widow of Gudkov on June 6 local time. RIA Novosti

On the same day, Putin participated in the "All for Victory" forum and said, "Gudkov died on the battlefield on July 2. He was a true Russian officer, who had been involved in the special military operation from the beginning. He had previously commanded the legendary 155th Independent Marine Infantry Brigade of the Pacific Fleet, which had gained glory in the most arduous battles in the most important regions."

"Hero of Russia" is the highest honor title that the Russian people can receive, awarded to those who have made outstanding and brave actions or deeds for the country. The Golden Star Medal is awarded together with this title.

This was the second time that Gudkov received the Golden Star Medal. Before his death, in autumn 2023, he was awarded the title of "Hero of Russia" and the Golden Star Medal for his "bravery, heroism, and outstanding command of his subordinates." TASS stated that it was the first time in modern Russian history that a person received two Golden Star Medals.

Gudkov, a photo. RIA Novosti

On the 3rd of this month, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Gudkov, who was responsible for coastal and land forces, died in battle in a certain area near the border of Kursk Oblast on the 2nd. Gudkov was born on January 11, 1983, and began serving as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy this March.

Russian media revealed details stating that a Russian marine infantry field command post located in the border town of Kolenovo in Kursk Oblast was attacked by at least four enemy missiles, and Gudkov was on duty at the time. Ukrainian radio reconnaissance personnel may have learned the location of the command post.

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