explained to the minister that "Indonesia is a Muslim country hence its people do not eat pork." Tkachov replied “they will.” Putin then said: “No, they will not.” Later he burst into laughter and Tkachov clarified that he meant South Korea rather than Indonesia. Contrary to Putin's remarks, pork is widely consumed by more than 34 million non-Muslim Indonesians. Indonesia imported more than one million tons of pork in 2017. Awards and honours In 2014, Tkachov was awarded the Paralympic Order. Photos References External links No opponent in re-election bid 1960 births United Russia politicians 21st-century Russian politicians Governors of Krasnodar Krai Agriculture ministers of Russia Our Home – Russia politicians 20th-century Russian politicians People from Vyselkovsky District Living people Recipients of the Paralympic Order Second convocation members of the State Duma (Russian Federation) Third convocation members of the State Duma (Russian Federation) Russian individuals subject to the European Union sanctions