President of UCLG-Eurasia Was Awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland

On 23 May, 2019 Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, presented state awards to eminent Russians and foreign citizens. Ilsur Metshin, Mayor of Kazan, President of UCLG-Eurasia was among the awarded.

The head of the country awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, III Degree, to Ilsur Metshin, for his great contribution to the socio-economic development of the city of Kazan and his many years of hard work.

Ilsur Metshin noted in his reply that receiving a high award from the hands of the head of state is a great honor and inexpressible emotions. “I share the award with those people without whom it would not have been possible. My dear parents, my family, my team, my teachers, leaders and, of course, dear and beloved Kazan citizens”, said the Mayor of Kazan.

More than 30 awarded orders, medals and honorary titles were given to cosmonauts, scientists, workers of education, healthcare, and sports, famous artists, workers in industry and agriculture.

Source: The Municipality of Kazan

Photo: The Press-service of the President of the Russian Federation

24.05.2019

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