Dmitry Medvedev presented state decorations to the crew of the Tu-154 jet, which made a crash landing in the Komi Republic in September, saving the lives of over 70 passengers.

Reception to mark the National Unity Day took place in the Kremlin.

The Russian Armed Forces are currently undergoing changes, and despite the fact that change is difficult, it is nevertheless necessary: the efficiency and combat readiness of the Armed Forces, as well as the social and financial wellbeing of officers and their motivation are crucial conditions for ensuring Russia's defence capability. Dmitry Medvedev stated the above at a ceremony for presenting state decorations to servicemen held near Moscow.

During his trip to the Republic of Tatarstan, Dmitry Medvedev visited KAMAZ automobile plant where he viewed samples of the vehicles produced and presented state decorations to members of the KAMAZ Master Team for success at the 2010 Dakar Argentina-Chile rally raids.

Decorations were awarded to 46 people, including representatives of the emergency situation and rescue services of 15 countries that came to Russia’s aid during the wildfires caused by this summer’s heat wave.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Awarding State Decorations to the Crew of a Tu-154 Aircraft of Mirny Aviation Division of AO ALROSA, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order awarding the Order of Honour to Juozas Budraitis for his great contribution to developing Russian-Lithuanian cultural cooperation.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order on awarding the Order of Friendship to citizens of Sweden, Lithuania, and Ukraine.

The ceremony began with a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the terrorist attack in Vladikavkaz.

Dmitry Medvedev awarded the Order of Courage to Vitaly Morozov (posthumously) and Tatyana Demina for rescuing children in the Azov Sea.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order awarding the Order of Friendship to Polish film director Andrzej Wajda.

Dmitry Medvedev awarded decorations and honorary title conferment documents to 47 Russians from different walks of life including science, culture, the arts, medicine, sport, and various trades.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Orders awarding Russian state decorations to cultural figures of Latvia.

Dmitry Medvedev presented decorations to sixteen servicemen in a ceremony on board the cruiser Peter the Great. The servicemen were decorated for their part in an operation to free the Moscow University tanker from pirates.

Dmitry Medvedev signed an Executive Order conferring the Order of Honour on former President and Prime Minister of Lithuania Algirdas Brazauskas.

State decorations and certificates conferring honorary titles were presented to 46 Russians.

The President congratulated the athletes and the coaches on their outstanding victory.

The Russian Paralympic team won the biggest number of medals at the Vancouver Games: 12 gold, 16 silver, and 10 bronze.