There was a sharp increase in the number of fatal accidents in 2015 – with 20 deaths reported in non-combat situations/ accidents and 39 deaths in combat situations as a result of cease fire violations.
Sargsyan said he was a strong believer in Armenia's youth but condemned those who try "to stir-up the conscious and mentality of the people, stemming from their own interests"
The 1.4 kilometer (0.9 mile) bridge will carry eight lanes of traffic and two rail lines between Europe and Asia at the entrance of the Bosphorus to the Black Sea.
The citation says that the award was made in recognition "for his great contribution in strengthening the friendship and cooperation with the Russian Federation,”
Iranian officials earlier criticised Russia for making public the use of an Iranian airbase to attack targets in Syria, and accused Moscow of super-power posturing. The incident caused embarrassment to the government of president Rohani and threatened to spoil agreements that he had reached with President Putin of Russia when they met in Baku earlier this month.