The State Kremlin Palace hosted a XIX solemn ceremony of International Award "Faith and Loyalty", which is conducted annually by the Centre of National Glory of Russia.

The winners of this prestigious award are Russian citizens who have made a significant contribution to the development of science, culture and economy, as well as strengthening the country's prestige in the international field and deepening of international relations.

Among the award winners are about 100 prominent scientists, public figures and politicians, whose work has received nationwide and worldwide recognition. Over the years, the nominees were representatives of the Muslim peoples of the country, such as Kemerovo region governor, Aman Tuleyev, President of Ingushetia Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, a writer Fazil Iskander. This year celebration was attended by Deputy Chairman of the Religious Board of Muslims of European part of Russia, a member of the Public Chamber of Russia Sheikh Farid Asadullin.