Post by KG on Jun 17, 2013 11:20:41 GMT
Vladimir Putin's visit to the UK began with the presentation of state awards to veterans who took part in the Arctic Convoys.
In a joint ceremony, Vladimir Putin and British Prime Minister David Cameron presented to 20 veterans the two countries' state awards: the Ushakov Medal and the Arctic Star.
The Arctic Convoys were special formations of transport and escort ships organised during World War II for the delivery of goods from North Atlantic ports to the northern ports of the Soviet Union (Arkhangelsk and Murmansk).
LINK: eng.news.kremlin.ru/news/5596