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.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Awarding State Decorations of the Russian Federation.

Dmitry Medvedev established the Order of St Catherine the Great Martyr and the distinction For a Good Deed in order to further improve the state award system of the Russian Federation.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Awarding the Ushakov Medal to Citizens of Australia, New Zealand, and the United States of America.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Awarding the Title of Hero of Russia to Major Sergei Solnechnikov.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated Colombian novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez on his 85^th birthday.

Dmitry Medvedev presented state decorations to 37 Russian citizens in a ceremony in the Kremlin’s Catherine Hall.

Dmitry Medvedev presented state decorations to officers of the 626 Missile Regiment for achievements in strengthening national defence and professional excellence.

Dmitry Medvedev presented Russian Federation state decorations to eleven foreign citizens in recognition of their great contribution to developing cooperation and strengthening cultural ties with Russia. 

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order awarding the Order for Services to the Fatherland, IV degree to Vitaly Churkin, Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations.

During a visit to the Interior Ministry’s Main Directorate for the Moscow Region, Dmitry Medvedev presented state decorations to Interior Ministry officers and military servicemen for their distinguished service in defending public order.

The President presented orders and appreciation letters to Russian ice hockey veterans for their contribution to the development and promotion of physical culture and sports and many years of conscientious work.

Dmitry Medvedev presented state decorations and certificates conferring honorary titles to outstanding Russians.

Dmitry Medvedev presented forum participants with Presidential letters of gratitude for pro-active attitude and public work for the benefit of Russia.

Dmitry Medvedev presented the Order of Friendship to President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Jacques Rogge, President of the International Weightlifting Federation Tamas Ajan (IWF), President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Lamine Diack and President of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Rene Fasel.

The President presented state decorations to eleven television professionals for their outstanding contribution to the development of television broadcasting in Russia and many years of successful work.

Speaking at an official reception marking the National Unity Day in Nizhny Novgorod, Dmitry Medvedev said that patriotism, civic spirit, and love for the Fatherland are the fundamental values that have always cemented the multi-ethnic Russian state. 

Dmitry Medvedev signed executive orders conferring the honorary title of City of Military Glory on Kovrov, Lomonosov, Taganrog, and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

Dmitry Medvedev awarded state decorations to prominent figures from the culture and arts world in the run-up to the National Unity Day.