Putin awards the mayor of Moscow the title of "Hero of Labor of Russia"
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Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin the title of "Hero of Labor of Russia" in recognition of his outstanding contributions to solving the city's social and economic issues.
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Sobyanin has been mayor of Moscow since 2010 and was re-elected in 2023.
Putin signed a decree in this regard, which was published on the official website for publishing laws in Russia on September 5, 2026.
The decree stated: “In recognition of his outstanding contributions to solving the social and economic issues of the city of Moscow, the title of Hero of Labor of Russia is granted to Sergei Semenovich Sobyanin, Mayor of Moscow.”
Sobyanin has held the position of Mayor of Moscow since 2010, after previously holding a number of government positions, including Governor of Tyumen Province and Head of the Russian President's Administration. He also held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Government and Head of its Administrative Service.
During his presidency of the capital, his administration was associated with the implementation of extensive projects in the fields of transportation, infrastructure, and the development of urban and digital services. He was re-elected mayor of Moscow in 2023.
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- What specific projects led to the award of the title?
