Putin handed out State awards
Russian President Vladimir Putin presented in the Kremlin State awards for the year 2017 in the field of science and technology, literature and art, as well as for outstanding achievements in humanitarian activities. About it reports TASS.
“I sincerely thank you, dear winners, for devotion to spiritual and humanistic values for the true Ministry of the Russian culture, science, education, enlightenment,” said the President.
According to Putin, the laureates “have the inner freedom that opens the space for realization of talents, daring creativity and scientific search.” He noted that their commitment is an example of an “inspirational force.”
State prize — the highest recognition of merit figures of science and culture to society and the state. Is the main Russian award. Winners receive a cash award in the amount of 5 million rubles, a diploma, an honorary sign and frachnyh sign.