On November 7, in the Government House of the republic, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov handed in the medal of the Republic of Tatarstan “For Valorous Labour” to Coordinator of the Russia – Islamic World Strategic Vision Group Veniamin Popov “for his great contribution to the development of the republic's international relations, the preservation of spiritual and moral values, the strengthening of peace and interreligious harmony”.
The awarding ceremony took place during a meeting between Minnikhanov and Popov. Chief of Staff of Tatarstan President’s Administration Asgat Safarov and Aide to Tatarstan President Radik Gimatdinov also took part in the meeting.