February 6, 2018 – Fort Russ News – – Lenta.ru, translated by Tom Winter – Putin has awarded the pilot killed in Syria the title of Hero of Russia.  MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin awarded major Roman Filipov the title of Hero of the Russian Federation. The relevant decree was published on the Kremlin’s website on Tuesday, … Continue reading It’s official: Roman Filipov, pilot killed in Syria, nominated by Shoigu, today awarded Hero of the Russian Federation by Putin