Matvienko proposed to award the prize "At the call of a woman's heart" annually

Within the framework of the II forum "Women for a Healthy Society", a solemn awarding ceremony was held for the laureates of the prize "At the call of a woman's heart". The award was established by the Federation Council and the Defenders of the Fatherland State Foundation. The Forum is organized by the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation together with the Roscongress Foundation. The Forum is held under the auspices of the Council of the Eurasian Women's Forum under the Federation Council. The event was supported by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, and the FMBA of Russia.

Opening the ceremony, Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko stressed that this award is a symbol of respect and appreciation for women from different parts of Russia who, despite all difficulties, sometimes risking their own lives, help others. "This year, all the award winners represent the medical community. With their hard work, talent, and dedication, they create real miracles. Their work is a combination of professionalism, humanity and warmth."

The Federation Council speaker noted that among the laureates are women who, under enemy shelling, rescued the wounded and delivered medicines to frontline cities; ascetics working in remote areas of the Arctic; oncologists who discover new methods of cancer treatment and give hope for recovery to thousands of patients; as well as women who carry out important public work to preserve the memory of doctors who participated in the Great Patriotic War.

"We know that there are many, many thousands of such caring, selfless and truly heroic women in our country. They exist in every region, in every city, in every village. They have always supported our country," Valentina Matvienko emphasized, thanking them for their mercy, willingness to help, and for all their kind and heartfelt deeds.

In order for as many people as possible to learn about outstanding women, the head of the Federation Council proposed to make the award "At the call of the female heart" an annual one and, according to the established tradition, to present it in the first days of spring – on the eve of March 8.

Valentina Matvienko also expressed gratitude and support to the mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters of the heroes participating in the special military operation. "With your faith, hope, and love, you are bringing our Victory closer day by day. The whole country is with you today."

The Chairman of the Federation Council presented the award in the "Loyalty to Duty" nomination to Tatiana Malyuta, Head of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit at the Goluboe Medical and Rehabilitation Center. The nomination was attended by medical workers who provide assistance in the zone of a special military operation, who show courage in saving the lives of military personnel and civilians.

Alexey Chekunkov, Minister of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic, presented the Strength of Character award, which is awarded to female doctors working in the Far North and the Arctic, ensuring the availability of medical care in remote parts of the country. The award cup was awarded to Marina Kanyukova, head of the paramedic health center in the village of Shoina in the Zapolyarny District of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug.

Anna Tsivileva, State Secretary, Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation, presented the award in the "Legacy of the Great Victory" nomination. It was awarded to Maria Zhaburina, Vice-rector of Ivanovo State Medical University, for preserving the memory of the exploits of front-line nurses and doctors of the Great Patriotic War.

The award in the nomination "Revival of Life", which was attended by female doctors from the reunified regions, restoring the healthcare system and providing high-quality care, was presented by the Minister of Health of the Russian Federation Mikhail Murashko to the head of the State Budgetary Institution of the DPR "Republican Health Center" Tatiana Yezhikova.

Veronika Skvortsova, Head of the FMBA of Russia, awarded Lyudmila Zhukova, Deputy Director of Oncology at the Loginov Moscow Clinical Research and Practice Center of the Moscow Department of Health, in the "Hope for the Future" nomination, which represents women who are not only exploring new approaches to treatment but also actively implementing them in practice.

Also during the ceremony, Galina Karelova, Chairman of the Council of the Eurasian Women's Forum, presented the diploma of the Federation Council to Daria Svetyash - Gvardia, captain of the medical service, participant of the personnel program "Time of Heroes", mentored by the Chairman of the Federation Council.

On the second day of the Forum, on March 5, professional discussions for the expert community in the field of healthcare will take place with the support of the Healthy Society ecosystem of the Roscongress Foundation.

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