Viktor Sofronov of Yakutia Awarded the Title of Hero of Russia

Dragon Media News Desk

Viktor Sofronov, a resident of the Republic of Sakha, also known as Yakutia, has been awarded the title of Hero of the Russian Federation, one of the country’s highest honours.

According to Russia’s state news agency TASS, Head of Yakutia Aisen Nikolayev announced the award in a post on the Max social media platform.

Nikolayev said Sofronov had become the 13th person from Yakutia to receive the title of Hero of Russia since the beginning of the special military operation.

The initial announcement did not provide further details about the official decree, Sofronov’s military responsibilities or the actions for which he received the award.