Putin named culture and business the foundation of political ties between countries

At a state awards ceremony in the Kremlin timed to National Unity Day, Vladimir Putin said that cooperation in culture, education and business creates the foundation for relations at the political level and in the security sphere. The Pushkin Medal was awarded to a descendant of Otto von Bismarck.

Otabek YusupovFirst published on tafs uz 4 November 2026 at 20:311 min read

The key facts

Putin said at the Kremlin ceremony that humanitarian and business cooperation creates the foundation for political relations and security
The ceremony is timed to National Unity Day; the decree on the awards was signed on November 2
The Pushkin Medal was awarded to Alexander von Bismarck, a descendant of the first chancellor of the German Empire

Statement at the award ceremony

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that cooperation between countries in culture, education, humanitarian fields and business Life.ru reports.

Who received awards

The head of state thanked the foreign representatives present for developing Russia's ties with their countries and peoples. Putin signed the corresponding decree on the awards back on November 2. Among the recipients was Alexander von Bismarck, a descendant of the first chancellor of the German Empire, Otto von Bismarck, and founder of the Russian-German public project the Pushkin Medal at the ceremonial event on November 4 in the Kremlin.

Context

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