On October 28, President of Russia Vladimir Putin signed an executive order awarding Deputy Prime Minster of the Republic of Tatarstan – Chief of Staff of the Cabinet of Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan Shamil Gafarov the Order of Honour.
As stated in the executive order the award was given "for achieved labour success, active social activities and many years of conscientious work."
Besides, state awards of the Russian Federation were also given to Head of Tetyushy municipal region of the republic Ramis Safiullov (second-class medal of the Order of Merit for the Motherland) and Bailiff of the Special Department of Duty Security Officers of the regional Office of the Federal Bailiffs Service Directorate Yulia Gracheva (second-class medal of the Order of Merit for the Motherland “for merits in strengthening the rule of law, protecting the rights and interests of citizens").