7 February 2019

Sergei Rublevsky Conferred the Rank of Honorable Citizen of Kurgan Region

Acting Governor Vadim Shumkov congratulates grandmaster and presents certificate to him.

Photo: Press service of the Governor of the Kurgan region
Photo: Press service of the Governor of the Kurgan region

A festive event dedicated to the 76th anniversary of the Kurgan region took place on February 6 in the city Philharmonic Hall. The acting Governor of the Kurgan region Vadim Shumkov handed out rewards to the citizens.  

"I would like to thank managers and workers of factories and agricultural enterprises, transportation companies and social institutions, representatives of science, culture, education, and medicine for their hard work, as well thousands of citizens of the Kurgan region who have contributed to the region's maintenance and development by their everyday labour", said the Governor. 

One of the award recipients, Sergei Rublevsky, Head coach of the Russian national women's chess team, Honored Master of Sports, was conferred the rank of the Honorable Citizen of Kurgan the region by the decree of the regional government. 

More information (in Russian)

The Russian Chess Federation congratulates Sergei Rublevsky on receiving this prestigious award, wishes him robust health, creative energy, and new victories together with his team!