Russian President awards Ravil Muratov with Order “For Service to the Fatherland”

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev presented state awards to outstanding citizens of the country on November 2. Tatarstan First Prime Minister Ravil Muratov was among the awardees. He received the Order “For Service to the Fatherland”, 4th degree.

President Medvedev’s edict on rewarding Ravil Muratov was signed on October 11. Tatarstan First Vice Premier was distinguished for considerable contribution to social-economic development of the Republic of Tatarstan and many years of fruitful work.

Over 50 people were awarded with orders and titles on November 2. They include such famous people as conductor Vladimir Spivakov, missile-firing submarines designer Sergei Kovalev, composer Igor Krutoi and many others.

The Chairman of the Russian Muftis Council, head of the Muslim Religious Board for the European part of Russia Ravil Gainutdin also received the order “For Service to the Fatherland” 4th degree for considerable contribution to development of spiritual culture and consolidation of friendship between peoples.