Order of St Andrew

September 16, 2024 6:01 PM

PM Modi calls Russia’s highest civilian award an Honour for 140 crore Indians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Russia's highest civilian honor, the Order of St Andrew the Apostle, by President Vladimir Putin during a special ceremony at the Kremlin on Tuesday. The award, originally announced in 2019, recognizes PM Modi's contributions to fostering India-Russia ties. Upon receiving the award, PM Modi said, "I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you (President Putin) for honouring me with Russia's highest (civilian) award. This honour is not just mine, this is ...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

PM Modi awarded with Russia’s highest civilian honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was officially presented with Russia's highest civilian honor, the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a ceremony in St Catherine's Hall of the Moscow Kremlin on Tuesday. Notably, the award was bestowed on PM Modi in the year 2019, but he received it physically today. "It is a testimony to Russia's sincere gratitude to the sincere contribution you are making to strengthening friendship and mutual understanding bet...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

PM Modi to receive Russia’s highest civilian honour, Order of St Andrew the Apostle

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will officially receive the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, Russia's most prestigious civilian honour, bestowed upon him in 2019. The award recognizes PM Modi’s distinguished contribution to developing a privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India and fostering friendly ties between the two countries. Established in 1698 by Tsar Peter the Great in honor of Saint Andrew, the first apostle of Jesus and patron saint of Russi...