Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order establishing the title Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation.

Winners of the 2012 President’s Prize for young cultural professionals were bibliographer Olga Malyshko, actress Yulia Peresild, and historical and cultural monuments conservation specialist Yevgeny Sosedov.

Vladimir Putin met with participants of the Founding Congress of the Russian Military Historical Society public and state organisation.

Vladimir Putin presented medals, orders and certificates conferring honorary titles to outstanding Russian citizens.

On February 22, Vladimir Putin will present state decorations to outstanding workers in science, culture and art, military servicemen, athletes, religious leaders, teachers and representatives of other professions. More than 50 individuals will receive orders, medals and honorary titles in the Kremlin’s Catherine Hall.

Vladimir Putin presented orders, medals and honorary title certificates to outstanding Russians.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Russians on the National Unity Day.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Establishing the Honorary Title of Honoured Inventor of the Russian Federation.

Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Ivanov presented state decorations to scientists, representatives of NGOs and charity funds, and workers in science, culture and the arts.

Vladimir Putin met at the Kremlin with members of the Russian Paralympic team – champions and medallists at the London Paralympics.

Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Ivanov presented state decorations to Russian athletes who won silver and bronze medals at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.

Vladimir Putin presented state decorations to outstanding Russian citizens, including pilots and cosmonauts, military servicemen, scientists, cultural figures, and skilled labour representatives.

Vladimir Putin received champions and medallists at the London Olympic Games at the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order awarding the Order of Courage to Krymsk resident Pyotr Ostapenko (posthumously).

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order decorating the heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Pyotr Veliky with the Order of Nakhimov.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order awarding Ruslan Nalgiyev the title Hero of Russia.

Vladimir Putin presented the Order of Kutuzov to the 393^rd Air Force base.

Vladimir Putin presented in the Kremlin the Order of Parental Glory to parents of large families raising between 7 and 13 children. The families come from eight Russia regions: Volgograd, Kaluga, Nizhny Novgorod and Sverdlovsk regions, Trans-Baikal and Khabarovsk territories and republics of Ingushetia and Komi.

Dmitry Medvedev presented state decorations to outstanding Russians.