Russian Economic Development Minister Alexei Ulyukayev was awarded the Stolypin medal of first degree by the Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.
The document, signed on March 23, was posted on the official web portal of legal information today.
The document notes that the head of Ministry of Economic Development was awarded "for achievements in the strategic objectives of socio-economic development of the country and years of hard work."
Alexei Ulyukayev is marking his 60th birthday today.
