Four Kalugans received all-Russian recognition

Four residents of the Kaluga region received a badge “Volunteer of Russia” for their contribution to the development of the volunteer movement and helping people. This was reported by Governor Vladislav Shapsha.

Among the awardees are Anna Kozhanova from Zhukovsky District and Yulia Kirilenko from Kirovsky. They organize the manufacture of cloaking networks, collecting humanitarian aid and sending necessary things.

Sergey Zhiltsov from the Sukhinichsky district made more than 30 humanitarian trips to the SVO zone and coordinates the delivery of goods to several regions. Artem Mitrokhin from Kaluga heads the regional headquarters of the “Victory Volunteers” and for ten years organized patriotic events for more than 100 thousand participants.

In 2026, 1822 applications from 85 regions of the country were received for the award. According to the results of the selection, 202 volunteers from 80 regions were noted.

“Proud of my countrymen! Thank you for your good deeds, care and support of the fighters, Vladislav Shapsha emphasized.

As told earlier “MK in Kaluga”, OSFR helped 300 Kaluga residents to find work.