Putin Awards Lavrov the Order of St. Andrew on His 75th Birthday

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree today, Friday, granting Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov the Order of the Holy Apostle Andrew, which is considered the highest state decoration in Russia.

The presidential decree coincided with Lavrov’s 75th birthday, which falls on March 21. This honor recognizes Lavrov’s efforts in developing the country’s foreign policy and acknowledges his achievements in serving Russia.

The decree stated: “In recognition of his outstanding contributions to serving the homeland, his significant role in developing and implementing the foreign policy of the Russian Federation, and his long years of fruitful work in state institutions, the Order of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called is awarded to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov.”