Vladimir Putin gave awards to the Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Tatarstan Mufti Ildus Faizov and Waliullah Yakupov’s widow

Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin presented state awards to representatives of RT Muslim clergy during his working trip to Tatarstan. Award ceremony took place on the territory of the Bulgarian State Historical and Architectural Museum.
Waliullah Yakupov - the head of the educational department Spiritual Administration of Muslims - who was killed in an attack on July 19, 2011, awarded with the Order of Courage. Vladimir Putin gave an award to Waliullah Yakupov’s widow - Galina Aventeva.

Russian President Vladimir Putin also awarded RT Hazrat Mufti Ildus Faizov with the Order of Friendship with the phrase "For contributions to the development of spiritual and moral traditions, strengthening civil peace and inter-religious cooperation."
Vladimir Putin expressed his gratitude to all the clergy leaders of traditional religions of the country.

On a trip to the Bulgarian State Historical and Architectural Reserve museum Vladimir Putin was accompanied by the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, presidential adviser Mintimer Shaimiev and other officials.