Events The ceremony for the presentation of state awards was held in the Kremlin December 23, 2008 13:00 Moscow Dmitry Medvedev presented state awards of the Russian Federation to outstanding Russian citizens.The awards ceremony is traditionally held in the Catherine Hall at the Kremlin. Publication status Published in section: News Publication date: December 23, 2008, 13:00 Direct link: en.kremlin.ru/d/2543 Text version