According to President of Ukraine’s Decree #30 of January 20, 2006 “On Awarding the Workers Of Enterprises, Institutions And Organizations Of Zaporizhzhya Region” Doctor of Science (History), First Vice-Rector of Zaporizhzhya National University, Professor Fedir Turchenko obtained Order of Merit of III Degree for significant contribution to social and economic progress of the region, major working breakthroughs, top professionalism and to celebrate the occasion of Ukraine’s Reunion Day.