Pyotr Sheremetyev, president of the Russian Musical Society in France, was awarded the Order of Friendship for his great contribution to developing the life of the Russian community abroad and for preserving Russia’s historical and cultural heritage.
Selma Ancira, a Mexican citizen and translator of literary works, was awarded the Pushkin Medal for her great contribution to the study and preservation of cultural heritage and to the rapprochement and mutual enrichment of different cultures and peoples.