Putin to receive Heroes of Fatherland in Kremlin

A state reception of 400 people in honor of Heroes of the Fatherland is to take place in the Kremlin in December. The corresponding order was given by President of Russia Vladimir Putin.

"In connection with the celebration of the Day of Heroes of the Fatherland is to be attended by 400 people. It is to take place on December 9th at the St. George Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace,’’ Tass cites the text of the document published today on the official portal of the legal information.

It is planned that the event will be attended by Heroes of the Soviet Union and Russia, holders of the Order of Glory and holders of the Order of St. George, members of parliament and ministers, cultural workers of culture, science, art, as well as representatives of various religious confessions and associations.