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Presentation of state decorations

In a ceremony at the Kremlin, close to thirty outstanding Russian citizens were awarded state decorations for their services in the fields of science, industry, culture, healthcare, and sport.

May 24, 2017
15:20
The Kremlin, Moscow
Presentation of state decorations.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Mikhail Belyayev, deputy head of the test-flight centre, head of the flight service and senior test pilot at Russian Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation MiG was awarded the title of Hero of Russia.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Yury Grigorivich, choreographer at the Bolshoi Theatre, was awarded the Order of St Andrew the Apostle.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Gennady Rozhdestvensky, professor at the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory, was awarded the Order for Services to the Fatherland I degree.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Valentina Tereshkova, the world’s first woman cosmonaut, deputy chairperson of the State Duma Committee on federal organisation and local government, was awarded Order for Services to the Fatherland I degree.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Vladimir Menshov, film director at Mosfilm Cinema Concern, was awarded the Order for Services to the Fatherland II degree.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Vladislav Tretyak, State Duma deputy and President of the Russian Ice Hockey Federation, was awarded the Order for Services to the Fatherland II degree.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Academician Alexander Chubaryan, research director at the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of World History, was awarded the Order for Services to the Fatherland II degree.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Oleg Kononenko, instructor and test cosmonaut at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre, was awarded the Order for Services to the Fatherland III degree.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Yevgeny Mironov, artistic director of the State Theatre of Nations, was awarded the Order for Services to the Fatherland IV degree.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Tatyana Tarasova, senior coach of Russia’s national figure skating team, was awarded the Order for Services to the Fatherland IV degree.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Yury Shevchenko, President of the Pirogov National Medical and Surgical Centre, was awarded the Order for Services to the Fatherland IV degree.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Valery Salygin, research director at the Moscow State Institute for International Relations (MGIMO) International Institute for Energy Policy and Diplomacy, was awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Sergei Tsikalyuk, Chairman of the board of directors of insurance company VSK, was awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Galina Bortsova, a milker at Kolos collective farm, Rostov Region, was awarded the Order of Friendship.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Mikhail Turetsky, artistic director of the Choir of Soloists, was awarded the Order of Friendship.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Irina Antonova, President of the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, was awarded the decoration For Good Works.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Olga Pogodina, actress and general director of film company ODA Film, was awarded the honorary title National Artist of the Russian Federation.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Denis Maidanov, author, performer and composer, was awarded the honorary title Merited Artist of the Russian Federation.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Tatyana Goloshchapova, deputy chief doctor at Chelyabinsk city clinical hospital No. 6, was awarded the honorary title Merited Doctor of the Russian Federation.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Natalya Nefedova, electrical and radio worker at the Research Institute for Polymer Materials in Perm Territory, was awarded the honorary title Merited Machinery Builder of the Russian Federation.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations.
At a ceremony presenting state decorations. Drinking tea with Special Operations Force officers decorated for their services in fighting terrorists in Syria. Also attending were Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu (left) and Chief of Armed Forces General Staff and First Deputy Defence Minister Valery Gerasimov.

Mr Putin also presented state decorations to several officers from the Russian Armed Forces’ Special Operations Forces for their services in the fight against terrorists in Syria. Over a period of two days, the servicemen provided cover for a frontline section in Aleppo Province, fighting off attacks from a large group of militants. The President had promised earlier to personally decorate the service members.

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President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Good afternoon, friends.

This ceremony to present state decorations at the Kremlin is not just an official ceremony, but is an act of high recognition of the achievements of our citizens, and it brings together exceptional, talented and genuinely unique individuals.

I sincerely congratulate everyone receiving state decorations today. You have achieved important results for our country in a broad range of areas: the economy, the social sector, science, culture, and statebuilding.

The records you have set in your labour, and your military feats and creative triumphs contribute directly to our country’s successful development and will serve our society for years, even decades to come.

Protecting our country’s security and our citizens’ lives is a paramount task. We all know that work in this area demands courage, devotion, and sometimes even self-sacrifice.

First-class test pilot Mikhail Belyayev has known many emergency situations over his career, moments that have pushed him to the limits of human capabilities, and has demonstrated top-notch pilot skills, courage and self-possession. He is awarded the title of Hero of Russia for his flawless professionalism and his contribution to developing the legendary MiG fighters.

We have a whole constellation of wonderful and world-renowned Russian cultural figures present here today.

Our ballet’s genuinely global fame is linked to the name of outstanding choreographer Yury Grigorovich. His works are memorable and original and incarnate his multifaceted talent and labour. These works are undeniably part of our national heritage.

Here today is the brilliant conductor, musician and teacher Gennady Rozhdestvensky. His repertoire includes hundreds of works by composers representing different eras and styles, and he works with leading orchestras. He is deservedly called the pride of world performing.

I am genuinely pleased to see here today President of the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts Irina Antonova. Your fruitful activity and devotion to museum work and education have earned our boundless respect. Your entire life affirms the great significance of culture.

I congratulate the renowned actors, musicians, directors, influential doctors, scientists and teachers honoured here today. Let also us remember those working in the various trades, who give us examples of honest and conscientious work. In this respect, I note the achievements of tractor driver Alexander Dolgopolov, from Rostov Region.

I thank everyone working on the land, producing the foodstuffs that guarantee our food security, and developing our industrial potential.

Friends, people such as yourselves are acutely sensitive to the march of time and are often a step ahead and leading others on. This is the way that all innovations make their entry into life, and the way that pioneers gain their fame.

One of these pioneers was cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova. Your difficult and heroic flight will always remain a bright and unforgettable event in our history.

One of our current active cosmonauts, Oleg Kononenko, who has taken part in several space expeditions, is decorated today.

Once again, I congratulate you all on these decorations, friends, and I wish you good health, prosperity, and all the very best.

Thank you.

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Vladimir Putin: Friends, laureates,

In her remarks, our famous coach [figure skating coach Tatyana Tarasova] said, “Believe in us and we will win!” Any of those honoured with awards today could say, “We believe in ourselves and we win”.

Thank you for being such marvellous role models. Thank you.

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Publication date: May 24, 2017, 15:20

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