Butman was awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, IV degree

This is stated in the corresponding decree on the portal of legal information.

Butman was awarded the order "for his great contribution to the development of national culture and art, many years of fruitful activity."

Earlier, the President awarded TV presenter Alexander Maslyakov with the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, 1st degree.

Also, Putin awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky to the head of Bashkiria, Radiy Khabirov.