Current Context : Recently,  PM Narendra Modi receives Russia’s highest civilian honour from President Vladimir Putin for strengthening strategic partnership.

ABOUT RUSSIA’S HIGHEST CIVILIAN HONOUR – ORDER OF ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE.

• Established in 1698 by Tsar Peter the Great, the Order of St. Andrew is the highest order of chivalry in Russia.
• It holds deep historical and cultural significance as a symbol of honour and achievement.
• The order is bestowed upon distinguished leaders in government, military, science, culture, and the economy for exceptional contributions to Russia’s prosperity, security, and sovereignty.