Defence Minister Andrei Belousov, left, waits before a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825444
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Gold Star medal to Hero of Russia, State Duma lawmaker, First Deputy Chairman of the Combat Brotherhood Russian Public Organization Dmitry Sablin during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825443
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Gold Star medal to Hero of Russia, State Duma lawmaker, First Deputy Chairman of the Combat Brotherhood Russian Public Organization Dmitry Sablin during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825442
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Gold Star medal to Hero of Russia Warrant Officer Artem Prokhoda during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825440
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Gold Star medal to Hero of Russia Captain Valery Enin during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825439
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Gold Star medal to Hero of Russia Lieutenant Vasily Dyak during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825438
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Gold Star medal to Hero of Russia Lieutenant Vasily Dyak during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825437
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Gold Star medal to Hero of Russia Private Alexey Asylkhanov during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825436
Lieutenant Colonel Renat Akberov, awarded with Hero of Russia Gold Star medal, delivers a speech during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825435
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Gold Star medal to Hero of Russia Lieutenant Colonel Renat Akberov during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825434
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Hero of Russia Gold Star medal to the mother of Senior Lieutenant Mikhail Izbakiev Marina and his widow Anna Mitkova during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825433
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Hero of Russia Gold Star medal to the mother of Senior Lieutenant Mikhail Izbakiev Marina during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825432
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825431
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825430
Participants attend a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825394
Russian Investigative Committee head Alexander Bastrykin waits before a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825392
Participants attend a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825383
From left, Defence Minister Andrei Belousov, Co-chairman of the national public movement 'Immortal Regiment of Russia' Sergey Makarov and General Prosecutor Igor Krasnov attend a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825378
Participants attend a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825369
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Hero of Russia Gold Star medal to the mother of Senior Lieutenant Mikhail Izbakiev Marina and his widow Anna Mitkova during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825303
Widow of volunteer Vladimir Gavrilenko, who has been awarded with Hero of Russia Gold Star medal posthumously, Elena delivers a speech during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia09.12.2024#8825289
Widow of volunteer Vladimir Gavrilenko, who has been awarded with Hero of Russia Gold Star medal posthumously, Elena delivers a speech next to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia09.12.2024#8825285
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Hero of Russia Gold Star medal to the widow of volunteer Vladimir Gavrilenko Elena during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825279
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Hero of Russia Gold Star medal to the widow of volunteer Vladimir Gavrilenko Elena during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825278
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov attends a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825277
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov greets event participants awarded with the Gold Star of Hero of Russia, during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825275
Russian President Vladimir Putin poses for a family photo with event participants presented with Gold Star medals of Hero of Russia during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825274
Russian President Vladimir Putin talks to Lieutenant Vasily Dyak, awarded with the Gold Star medal of Hero of Russia, during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825271
Russian President Vladimir Putin talks to Lieutenant Vasily Dyak, awarded with the Gold Star medal of Hero of Russia, during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825270
Russian President Vladimir Putin talks to widow of volunteer Vladimir Gavrilenko, posthumously awarded with Hero of Russia Gold Star medal, Elena during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825266
Russian President Vladimir Putin toasts with event participants during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825265
Russian President Vladimir Putin toasts with event participants during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825263
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a glass for a toast during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825262
Russian President Vladimir Putin talks to mother of Senior Lieutenant Mikhail Izbakiev, posthumously presented with Hero of Russia Gold Star medal, Marina and his widow Anna Mitkova during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825261
Russian President Vladimir Putin toasts with Lieutenant Vasily Dyak, awarded with the Gold Star medal of Hero of Russia, during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825260
Russian President Vladimir Putin talks to widow of volunteer Vladimir Gavrilenko, posthumously awarded with Hero of Russia Gold Star medal, Elena during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825258
Russian President Vladimir Putin talks to mother of Senior Lieutenant Mikhail Izbakiev, posthumously presented with Hero of Russia Gold Star medal, Marina and his widow Anna Mitkova during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825256
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Captain Valery Enin, awarded with the Gold Star medal of Hero of Russia, pose for a photo during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825250
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Gold Star medal to Hero of Russia Major Sergei Selivanov during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825249
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Hero of Russia Gold Star medal to the mother of Senior Lieutenant Mikhail Izbakiev Marina and his widow Anna Mitkova during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825248
Russian President Vladimir Putin poses for a photo with mother of Senior Lieutenant Mikhail Izbakiev, posthumously presented with Hero of Russia Gold Star medalб Marina and his widow Anna Mitkova during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825245
Widow of Senior Lieutenant Mikhail Izbakiev, Anna Mitkova and widow of volunteer Vladimir Gavrilenko, Elena attend a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825244
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a glass for a toast during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825242
Russian President Vladimir Putin toasts with event participants during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825240
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a glass for a toast during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825239
Russian President Vladimir Putin toasts with event participants during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825237
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Gold Star medal to Hero of Russia Lieutenant Colonel Renat Akberov during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825236
Russian President Vladimir Putin poses for a family photo with event participants presented with Gold Star medals of Hero of Russia during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825235
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Gold Star medal to Hero of Russia Lieutenant Colonel Renat Akberov during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825233
Lieutenant Colonel Renat Akberov, awarded with the Gold Star medal of Hero of Russia, delivers a speech during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825231
Russian President Vladimir Putin toasts with event participants during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825230
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825228
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Gold Star medal to Hero of Russia Captain Valery Enin during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825224
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Gold Star medal to Hero of Russia Captain Valery Enin during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825223
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Gold Star medal to Hero of Russia Captain Valery Enin during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825221
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Gold Star medal to Hero of Russia Captain Valery Enin during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825219
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Gold Star medal to Hero of Russia Warrant Officer Artem Prokhoda during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825214
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825213
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Gold Star medal to Hero of Russia Warrant Officer Artem Prokhoda during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825211
Russian President Vladimir Putin presents Gold Star medal to Hero of Russia Lieutenant Colonel Renat Akberov during a ceremony to mark Heroes of the Fatherland Day at the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.09.12.2024#8825210