On July 16, at Tatarstan Representative Office in Moscow, Tatartsan President Rustam Minnikhanov awarded the Commendation of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan and medal of the Ministry of Defense of Russia to Presidential Envoy of Tatarstan to Russia Ravil Akhmetshin.

Ravil Akhmetshin was awarded for his high professionalism, great contribution to the effective interaction of federal and regional authorities, achievements in strengthening the international friendship and cooperation, and active social work.

The Commendation of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan was also awarded to Executive Officer of Tatarstan Representative Office in Russia Rustem Amirkhanov.