At a solemn ceremony held in the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin presented the "Friendship" Order to Paralympian Ivan Golubkov.
Because the athlete moves in a wheelchair, the head of state knelt down on one knee to personally present the award.
This situation was widely discussed on social networks and in the media, leading to warm sentiments.
According to information, Golubkov won three gold medals at the 2026 Paralympic Games. He had also previously been a winner at competitions held in Sochi and Pyeongchang.
