According to special Decree of the President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, grandfather of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Berdimuhamed Annayev was conferred with high state award “Medal of Honour” for personal courage, bravery and valour displayed defending the Motherland and fulfilment of military duty during the great Patriotic War. It was reported to the Head of the State by Secretary of the State Security Council, Minister of National Security Ya. Bediyev at the session of the Government on June 28. Berdimuhamed Annayev was wise master and brave soldier, true patriot of his land and fought selflessly in the front lines of 1941 – 1945 war. His life and work serve as a sample of true patriotism, commitment, responsibility, loyalty to duty and advices of the ancestors for young generation of Turkmen citizens. Turkmen leader expressed sincere gratitude to the Head of Russia for high award conferred to Berdimuhamedov Annayev. This award, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov continued, is a sign of respect to our fellow countrymen who fought at the fronts of the World War II and sacrificed their lives for peace in all planet.