Putin Awards Margarita Simonyan Order of Merit

Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of Russia Today, was awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, 3rd class, by President Vladimir Putin during a ceremony in the Kremlin Palace in Moscow. The award recognizes Simonyan's significant contributions to Russian media. The video shows Putin presenting the award to Simonyan, who is seen expressing gratitude. The event underscores the importance of state recognition for individuals contributing to the national media landscape. The award ceremony was a formal event attended by other dignitaries. This award highlights the Kremlin's appreciation for Simonyan's work.