In a ceremony held in the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin presented the Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation gold medals to five Russian citizens for their outstanding achievements in state and public work.

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

Vladimir Putin extended his birthday greetings to Valentina Tereshkova, pilot cosmonaut, the first woman in space, Hero of the Soviet Union, and State Duma deputy.

The President signed the Executive Order On Awarding Vitaly Churkin the Order of Courage.

Vladimir Putin presented state decorations and certificates conferring honorary titles to over thirty Russian citizens for their exceptional achievements in science, culture, medicine, work and mentoring activity, in a ceremony that has taken place in the Kremlin’s St Catherine Hall.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order awarding Andrei Karlov the title of the Hero of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin attended the traditional annual reception for Heroes of the Fatherland Day.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Awarding the Order of Courage to Russian Federation Armed Forces Military and Civilian Service Personnel.

During a gala concert in the Hall of Church Cathedrals Vladimir Putin congratulated Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia on his 70^th birthday and awarded him with the order “For Services to the Fatherland,” 1^st Class.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order on awarding Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia (Vladimir Gundyayev) the Order For Services to the Fatherland, I degree.

Vladimir Putin presented state decorations – the Order of Friendship and the Pushkin Medal – to foreign citizens who have made special contributions to strengthening peace, friendship, cooperation and mutual understanding among different peoples at a ceremony held in the Kremlin to mark the National Unity Day.

State decorations were presented at the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin presented state awards to the Russian athletes who won gold medals at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).

Vladimir Putin signed the Executive Order On Presenting Russian Federation State Awards.

Vladimir Putin awarded the Order of Parental Glory to parents of large families. The recipients include families from Khabarovsk, Altai and Krasnodar Territories, Kaliningrad, Sverdlovsk, Tver and Samara Regions, Ingushetia and Crimea.

On the eve of International Workers’ Solidarity Day, the President presented Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation gold medals to Russians who have made a substantial contribution to the country’s socioeconomic development, including the development of culture, education, industry and agriculture.

On the eve of International Workers’ Solidarity Day, a ceremony to award Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation medals will be held at the Yekaterininsky Hall of the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin signed the Executive Order On Awarding the Title of Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin signed the Executive Order On Awarding the Title of Hero of the Russian Federation to Senior Lieutenant Alexander Prokhorenko.