OREANDA-NEWS. April 9, 2008. President Vladimir Putin congratulated Russian Ambassador to Ukraine Viktor Chernomyrdin on his 70th birthday and awarded him the Order for Service to the Fatherland III degree.
 
Mr Putin’s message of congratulations says, in particular:

“You belong to the generation of state figures whose great authority is the result of many years of hard work and immense professional experience. And, of course, you have made a significant personal contribution to work on the most important national issues. I have always considered you not only a responsible Russian leader but an extraordinary man and patriot”.

Mr Chernomyrdin was awarded the decoration for his great contribution to developing Russian-Ukrainian relations.