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President Putin Takes Part in Heroes of the Fatherland Day Commemoration

Heroes of the Fatherland Day is celebrated across the country on December 9, marking the day when the highest military decoration of the Russian Empire - the Order of St. George - was established.
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Sputnik is live from Moscow, where Russian President Vladimir Putin is participating in the event marking Heroes of the Fatherland Day.The head of state is expected to bestow the 'Hero of the Russian Federation' award on approximately 200 people for their outstanding courage.
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