Executive Order on decorating Irkutsk Region residents for saving lives during flash flood 2019-08-28 15:00:00 The President signed Executive Order On Awarding Medal for Saving Lives. Twelve residents of the region were awarded the medal For Saving Lives for their brave and resolute actions while rescuing people during a flash flood in the Irkutsk Region. In addition, Vladimir Putin issued commendations to five Irkutsk Region residents for their active involvement in the relief efforts following the flash flood.