Russian Ambassador to Venezuela Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov presented the “Great Russian writer FM Dostoyevsky 1821-2021” commemorative medal of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation to the Prosecutor General of Venezuela Tarek William Saab, who is also a writer and poet, gives information. TASS.
The Russian diplomatic mission said the Venezuelan was awarded the award for his “special contribution” to the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the great Russian writer.
The ceremony was attended by Deputy Secretary of State Franklin Ramirez, Venezuelan Ethics Council President Elvis Amoroso and Human Rights Commissioner Alfred Ruiz.
Saab, who received the award, said, “It is a real responsibility for a poet to receive an award from a respected state like Russia.”
Previously reportedThe National Assembly of Venezuela announced the establishment of 18 friendship groups, including China, Russia, Turkey and Iran. Deputy Timoteo Zambrano noted that such groups will touch on economic, trade and cultural issues as well as diplomatic issues.
Also, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Félix Placencia prisoner Actions against the Russian language and culture in Western countries were called “xenophobia”.