April 2000) – for services to the state, many years of fruitful work in the field of culture and art, a great contribution to strengthening friendship and cooperation between nations Medal "In Commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of Saint Petersburg" (2003) Gratitude of the President of the Russian Federation (15 January 2009) – for the concert the Mariinsky Theatre orchestra under the direction of Valery Gergiev in support of victims during the Georgian-Ossetian conflict Medal "For Valiant Labour" (Tatarstan) – for a fruitful cooperation with the Republic of Tatarstan, an active part in national projects in the fields of culture, outstanding contribution to the development of domestic and world music Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation – for particular services to the State and its people. The new honour was created 29 March 2013, and first awarded on 1 May 2013. Foreign awards Order of St. Mashtots (Armenia, 2000) Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2001) Order "Danaker" (2001, Kyrgyzstan) Medal "Dank" (Kyrgyzstan, 1998) Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion (2005) Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 5th class (Ukraine, 10 May 2006) – a significant personal contribution to the development of cultural ties between Ukraine and Russia, high professionalism and many years of fruitful creative activity Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2001) Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland (2006) Officer of the Legion of Honour (France, 2007) Order of Arts and Letters (France) Order of the Rising Sun with Golden Rays and Ribbon (Japan, 2006) Uatsamonga Order (South Ossetia, 29 January 2009) – for courage and great patriotism, invaluable assistance and support to the people of South Ossetia during the Georgian aggression disaster in August 2008 Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan (2011) Silver medal in Valencia (Spain, 2006) Medal Pro Mikkeli (Mikkeli, Finland, 2005) Medal Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (2008, Rotterdam, The Netherlands) Gold Medal for Merit to Culture (Gloria Artis) (Poland, 2011) Religious awards Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow, 3rd class (Russian Orthodox Church, 2003) Order of St. Vladimir (Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 2001) Medal of St. Sergius of Radonezh, 1st class (Russian Orthodox Church, 2010). Community Awards Commemorative Gold Medal "olive branch with Diamonds" (the Russian-Armenian (Slavic) State University) Titles People's Artist of Russia (20 June 1996) – for the great achievements in art People's Artist of Ukraine (2004)