PM Modi received Russia's highest civilian honor

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Russia's highest civilian honour, the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle.

• In 2019, the Russian Embassy in India had announced the award of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

• The award recognises PM Modi's distinguished contribution in developing a privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India.

• It also reflects PM Modi's role in promoting friendly relations between the two countries.