Shoigu received the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" I degree with swords

According to the FAN, the Kremlin’s press service reports.

"The President of the Russian Federation Putin congratulated the Minister of Defense of Russia Shoigu on his 65th birthday and signed a decree on awarding the head of the defense department with the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, First Class, with swords," the statement said.

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin also congratulated Shoigu on his birthday. He noted his experience and managerial skills.

“Sergey Kuzhugetovich conducts a very difficult area of ​​work, is responsible for the defense capability of our country. This is not an easy job, which requires a lot of experience and excellent management skills, ”RIA Novosti quotes Mishustin.

He also wished Shoigu health and new successes.