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Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle

PM Modi was awarded Russia’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle.

July 10, 2024

Key Points

  • 1PM Modi was awarded Russia’s Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle.
  • 2The award was announced in 2019.
  • 3The award is for exceptional services in promoting strategic partnership between Russia and India.
  • 4The award is given to prominent figures for exceptional services to Russia.
  • 5The order was established by Tsar Peter the Great in 1698.
  • 6The order was abolished in 1918 but re-established in 1998.

Important Terms

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