On 27 June 1945, Berestov was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union for his leadership. In his postwar service, Berestov moved to command of the 72nd Guards Rifle Division in the Central Group of Forces (Hungary) in July; this division was transferred to Kiev Military District in January, 1946. His next assignment, from May until the end of the year, was as commander of 7th Separate Guards Rifle Brigade. During the whole of 1947 he led the 59th Guards Rifle Division in Odessa Military District. In 1948 he upgraded his command skills at the Frunze Military Academy, graduating successfully. His last assignment was the command of the 43rd Guards Rifle Brigade in the Tauric Military District from December 1948. In October 1953, the brigade was upgraded into the 113th Guards Rifle Division. Berestov retired in December 1955. He lived and worked in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhia until his death on Nov. 26, 1961. He was buried in the "May Cemetery" in Zaporizhia.