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Order of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First
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- President Vladimir Putin will confer its highest civilian award, the “Order of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First,” on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his work on bilateral ties.
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- Why to PM Modi?: The order was presented to the Prime Minister of India for his distinguished contribution to the development of a privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India and friendly ties between the Russian and Indian peoples.
- Order of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First: It is the highest order of the Russian Federation. Established as the first and highest order of chivalry of the Russian Empire in 1698.
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The Hindu