Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on September 14 awarding Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev — on his 60th birthday.
Medvedev was awarded the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland” IV degree. The decree was published on the legal information portal.
The document states that the award was given “for his great contribution to strengthening Russian statehood and ensuring the national security of the Russian Federation.”
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev turned 60 on September 14. From 2008 to 2012, the politician held the position of President of Russia.
Order ‘For Merit to the Fatherland’
The Order “For Merit to the Fatherland” is a prestigious state decoration of the Russian Federation, established in 1994. It is awarded to citizens for exceptional services to the state, including achievements in public service, defense, economic development, and culture. The order’s history and design are inspired by the pre-revolutionary Order of St. Vladimir, re-establishing a link to Russia’s imperial honors system.
Russian Security Council
The Russian Security Council is a constitutional consultative body that advises the President on national security affairs and coordinates relevant policy. It was established in 1992 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, evolving from the USSR Security Council. Its membership includes key ministers and agency heads, and it is currently chaired by the President of Russia.
Russian Federation
The Russian Federation is the world’s largest country by area, spanning Eastern Europe and northern Asia. It emerged as an independent state following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, but its history stretches back over a millennium to the establishment of the first East Slavic state, Kievan Rus’. The nation is renowned for its vast landscapes, rich cultural heritage in literature, music, and art, and its complex history of Tsarist rule and the Soviet era.
