Chapter 62 Ustinov

In space, American and Soviet astronauts shook hands, and these astronauts were awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. In the sky, Andrei bravely fought with the Americans and shot down their fighter planes, and was also awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. This is so ironic.

Of course, no matter what the reason, the title of Hero of the Soviet Union makes all Soviet people proud.

After waiting for half an hour, they were finally summoned. Several people straightened their clothes. Andrei looked at his chest, which only had a bronze flight badge and a first-class medal for service to the motherland in the Soviet Armed Forces. He couldn't help feeling a little ashamed. Looking at the people around him, their chests were full of decorations, especially the gold star badge, which was really dazzling.

After straightening his clothes, Andre walked into the auditorium at the end according to his military rank.

The awarding ceremony was very grand. This honor, awarded by the former Central Executive Committee of the USSR, now the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, was the highest administrative body in the entire Soviet Union.

When you walk in, in addition to the people sitting below, you can also see more than a dozen senior officials on the rostrum, and the kind old man sitting in the center is the current Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union, Nikolai Viktorovich Podgorny. He is an old Bolshevik who will be driven back home by Brezhnev to retire in a year because of his disagreement with Brezhnev.

Andre also saw a familiar face sitting on the stage.

Dmitri Fedorovich Ustinov! The unique firm lines on his face and the cold light behind his dark-framed glasses from time to time show that he is an absolute Soviet hardliner! He is well-known in Soviet history because the Afghan war that completely dragged the Soviet Union into a quagmire was launched with his support. As long as the interests of the Soviet Union are violated in the slightest, he will use force to completely resolve the dispute.

When Andre looked at this tough guy, the other person was also looking at him. At this time, his eyes became kind, and he nodded towards Andre.

"Serve the Soviet Union." At this time, Alexei in front had been awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union and received the second Gold Star Medal. He shouted to Podgorny who was presenting him with the certificate. His voice was loud and resounding throughout the hall.

For service to the Soviet Union! The first Hero of the Soviet Union award was given to seven pilots who braved the freezing cold to rescue members of the Arctic expedition and the crew of the icebreaker Chelyuskin from the floating ice of the Chukchi Sea in the Far North. This was the response of the pilots who received the medal at the time, and it has since become the standard.

Soon it was Andre's turn. He looked at the medal shining with golden light pinned on his clothes. A hole had been drilled in it and the medal was fixed from the back with screws.

"Comrade Andrei, you have been awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. You are a hero of our Soviet Union!" Podgorny said.

"Serve the Soviet Union. No one can threaten our motherland. When the motherland needs me, I will be a sharp sword, piercing the enemy's chest!" Andrei answered loudly.

"Okay." Just after Andrei finished speaking, Ustinov next to him shouted, "This is the pride of our Soviet army. Comrade Chairman, I want to wear the Order of Lenin for Andrei."

At this time, Ustinov was already the Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. A few months ago, he had just become the Minister of Defense and an important core member of the Soviet power center. It was he who proposed to award Andrei the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. He also came specially to attend this award ceremony.

Ustinov knew that the Soviet Union's biggest enemy was the United States. In East Asia, the Far East Military Region had taught the Americans a severe lesson, almost making them hang themselves. And as the biggest contributor, although Andrei was young, he was a well-deserved Soviet hero. Moreover, based on his attitude towards the enemy, he should be able to be entrusted with important tasks.

Now, after hearing Andrei's domineering words, Ustinov was even more pleased. He immediately volunteered to award Andrei the medal.

Although Podgorny was the Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, this position had no real power, and he had no particular love for the ceremony. When he heard that Ustinov was going to award Andrei a medal, he gave the Order of Lenin to Ustinov.

"Young man, work hard. The motherland needs brave and determined fighters like you," said Ustinov.

"Yes, I will definitely remember the leader's instructions, defeat American imperialism, and plant the sickle and hammer flag all over the world!"

The people below were speechless. This air defense pilot who had recently caused a big incident in the Far East was indeed a young man. What era was it, and he still held such an ideal. However, they still applauded. At this time, being able to say such a slogan was worthy of praise.

After the ceremony, Andrei left the hall. This magnificent building was the heart of the Soviet Union, and all political decrees were issued from here. In his previous life, when he came to Russia for training, he had never entered the Kremlin. But now, he had become a Soviet hero. Andrei couldn't help but walk slower, taking this opportunity to look around.

"Comrade Andrei, Defense Minister Marshal Ustinov wants to see you." At this moment, a voice came from the side.

Ustinov still wants to see him? Andrei was stunned. This man is the Minister of Defense of the Soviet Union and an important figure in power in the Soviet Union. This man seems to support him very much.

Now Andrei has no background at all. If nothing unexpected happens, he will get the rank of captain after his more than 20 years of flying career and then retire. But now, his historical relics have been changed. He has become a Soviet hero and has received the attention of Ustinov. Now, Ustinov is going to meet him in person!

Before becoming the Minister of Defense, Ustinov was also a powerful figure. He was responsible for coordinating and guiding the work of various academic institutions, design bureaus and industrial enterprises to successfully complete the tasks of the Party and the government to further strengthen the country's economic strength and national defense power; and actively participated in the research and development of space application technology and organizational work. It can be said that everything in the military industry was under his jurisdiction.

Now, he wants to summon him? Andrei followed the staff member, walked through several corridors, went up two floors, and came to Ustinov's office.