Vladimir Putin awards Ilsur Metshin with the Order of Merit for the Motherland of the 2nd degree

The Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin was awarded the Order of Merit for the Motherland of the 2nd degree. The award was presented by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin’s St. Catherine Hall today.

The Mayor of Kazan was honored for his contribution to solving socio-economic issues and his diligent work. The decree on awarding was published on the official Internet portal of legal information on December 8, 2024.

“I share the honor of a high state award with hardworking residents of Kazan, my teachers, colleagues and my beloved family.

The appreciation for hosting the 2024 BRICS Summit is an outstanding achievement. We felt great pride for this event. We live in a great country and witnessed the great authority of the heads of state. We have established the BRICS Cities Association, which brings together hundreds of cities and municipalities from all over the world. We work actively to promote the interests of our citizens and create a better future for them.

With a great honor, I pass on the words of gratitude from our foreign colleagues and wish you every success, as well as the achievement of your goals for long-term peace and prosperity. May God be with you in this endeavor,”- said Ilsur Metshin.

For reference, in 2019, the Russian President awarded Ilsur Metshin with an Order of Merit of the 3rd degree for his great contribution to the socio-economic development of the city and for many years of hard work. In 2022, the Mayor of Kazan received a Certificate of Honor from the President of the Russian Federation as well as the prestigious Order of Alexander Nevsky.