The key facts
- The awards ceremony in the Kremlin took place on November 4; Putin signed the order to hold it on November 2.
- Putin stated that 'the people of Russia have united in sincere, effective support of our heroes.'
- About 30 children, including those from Russia's new regions, took part in the meeting with the children of SVO participants.
Ceremony in the Kremlin and Putin's statement
On November 4, on National Unity Day, a solemn ceremony was held in the Kremlin to present state awards and presidential prizes for contributions to strengthening the unity of the Russian nation. Vladimir Putin signed the corresponding order to hold the event on November 2. This was reported by Life.ru.
Meeting on Red Square
The festive program began with a flower-laying ceremony at the monument to Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky on Red Square. After the ceremony, Putin spoke with the children of SVO participants, young volunteers, and representatives of youth organizations, who had come to Moscow from various regions of the country. About 30 children took part in the meeting, including those from Russia's new regions: wards of the Defenders of the Fatherland state foundation, cadets, and activists of volunteer associations. Representatives of traditional religious confessions also joined the festive events.
Statement on unity
At the ceremony, Putin emphasized that citizens' solidarity is manifested not only in shared convictions but also in concrete assistance to servicemen who, in his words, are defending the country's sovereignty and statehood. 'The people of Russia have united in sincere, effective support of our heroes,' Life.ru quoted the president as saying. In his assessment, people of different nationalities, cultures, and faiths feel an inseparable bond with one another, and it is precisely this cohesion that unites society in supporting the servicemen and their families.
