Russian President Vladimir Putin established a medal for the development of the Far East

According to the regulations on the medal "For the Development of Siberia and the Far East", it will be awarded to Russians for merits in the development of these regions "in the field of state building, economics, industrial production, construction, transport, energy and information and telecommunications infrastructure, agriculture economy, science, culture, art, education, healthcare, environmental protection and other areas of activity”. For special merits, it can also be awarded to foreign citizens.