The USU professors were awarded for their great contribution to the development of education and science in the Ulyanovsk region, the training of qualified specialists, and many years of productive research activities. Vladimir Midlenko, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Head of the Department of Hospital Surgery, Anesthesiology, Reanimatology, Urology, Traumatology, Orthopedics was awarded the Medal of Honor. Viktor Mashin, Doctor of Medicine, Professor, Head of the Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physiotherapy, and Physiotherapy, was awarded the honorary badge of the Ulyanovsk region "For Faith and Valor."