Vladimir Putin has handed over the Award of Friendship to the inhabitant of Bashkiria

The operator of technological units of Gazprom UGS Company from Bashkortostan Gali Nasyrov has received the Award of Friendship from the President of Russia. On the eve of the national holiday - Defender of the Fatherland Day Vladimir Putin handed over the state awards –for courage, for labour, for creative achievements, for devoted serving Russia.

The head of the state marked that well-deserved awards were handed over to employees of industrial and agricultural enterprises, leading Russian companies, including employees of universally known "Gazprom" company, which marked its 20th anniversary.

Representatives of different trades and generations, eminent, famous and just beginners took part in the awarding ceremony.

“You are united by one main thing: everything that is made by you, it is made in the name and for the benefit of Russia. You focus your work and talent on servicing people and again you prove that only neighbour principle, participation in the destiny of your country, your Motherland fill the life of each of us with actual spirit, allowing to face the most complex challenges and to reach the most difficult heights,” Vladimir Putin underlined.