Speech at State Decorations Presentation Ceremony.Part 1
November 2, 2009
The Kremlin, Moscow
Выступление на церемонии вручения государственных наград.
2 ноября 2009 года
Москва
PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA DMITRY MEDVEDEV: Good afternoon, dear friends.
Allow me to begin this state decorations presentation ceremony by first of all congratulating everyone on the upcoming national holiday National Unity Day and wish you all success, good health, fulfilment of your plans, and creative achievements. You are all experienced and serious people who know your respective professions well.
I want to draw your attention to the holiday that is just around the corner. It is a new holiday in our country, a date celebrating the moment in perhaps one of the most dramatic periods in our countrys history when our people liberated themselves and defended their right to independent development. I think that such examples remain relevant at any time in history, including in todays era, which, though perhaps less dramatic, nonetheless springs various surprises on us.
Professional achievement in creativity has always been highly valued in Russia. It is something we talk about a lot. This is perhaps not always reflected at the material level, in any case, not always have we rewarded such professional achievement to the extent we should have. This is further reason to reflect on the value of creative labour, the value of labour in general. But all of you, as the finest examples of your professions, know very well the value of creation and know how to work, each in your respective fields.
You are all people whose names are renowned, and for many of you this is not your first time taking part in a state decorations presentation ceremony. There is nothing wrong with this. On the contrary, it is very pleasing to see. I think that the award of state decorations always offers an extra opportunity to draw the authorities attention to the achievements of a huge number of people, some of whom are present here today.
I would like to say a few words about the awards recipients. Of course, following tradition, I cannot read out the whole list, my colleagues will do this for me, but I would like nonetheless for obvious reasons to name a few of those being decorated today.
I would like to mention the particular circumstances that led to Leonid Saplitsky being awarded the title of Hero of Russia. As you know, this decoration is usually awarded to military personnel or people who have performed some kind of military feat. But in this particular case life is full of surprises and people from thoroughly peaceful professions can become heroes too. Although Mr Saplitsky is not a military man, his courageous action made it possible to save a large agricultural enterprise from fire. I think that this kind of action most certainly merits our countrys highest decoration.
The Order for Services to the Fatherland, I degree, is awarded today to outstanding scientist and cardiologist Yevgeny Chazov, whose name I am sure you all know well. He is the father of Russias, and before that the Soviet Unions, unified cardiology service encompassing specialised treatment centres and research institutes. Mr Chazov in effect is one of our medical systems creators and has made a great contribution to its development.
Todays recipients include legendary Russian designer Sergei Kovalyov, who has been directly involved in building modern strategic nuclear submarines.
The Order for Services to the Fatherland, II degree, is awarded to Vladimir Spivakov, one of our countrys outstanding musicians, whose orchestra is deservedly considered one of the worlds best.
I also offer my warmest congratulations to Alexander Shirvindt, who is listening very attentively to my words. What more can I say? Mr Shirvindt will share his own thoughts, I am sure, on this ceremony and on us, but whatever the case, his work is always an event in the theatre and film world.
Also here today is Irina Bogachyova, one of our operas brightest stars. Her vocal talent is a benchmark for lovers of contemporary performance.
Of course, we have here today a whole gathering of other leaders in their fields, religious leaders, representatives of public organisations, and our respected veterans, who are also represented here and will receive state decorations awarded by todays modern Russia.
Once again, I congratulate all of you and propose that we now begin presenting the decorations.
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