A Russian ‘Village of Military Valor’ Waits for Its Reward

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Neil MacFarquhar and Milana MazaevaFebruary 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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The governor of Russia's Kamchatka Province proposed awarding the remote, impoverished village of Sedanka the title "Village of Military Valor" for sending a high proportion of its men to fight in the war in Ukraine. The designation, typically reserved for cities that were WWII battlefields, was intended to honor the village's sacrifice. Out of approximately 250 residents, 39 out of 67 men were deployed. However, despite the governor's announcement and promises of aid for military families, Sedanka has not officially received the title or the promised assistance, aside from a single firewood delivery. Residents express concern that highlighting the village's dilapidated state and high casualty rate (19 dead or missing) would be embarrassing.

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Telegram 30% Soviet Union 40% Russia 60% Svetlana Zakharova 60% Ukraine ×270% Kamchatka Province ×270% Vladimir Solodov ×280% Sedanka ×590%

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village of military valor 100% war in ukraine 80% russian village 70% living conditions 60% military deployment 60% kamchatka 50% soviet times 40% world war ii 40%

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Sedanka

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