Putin awarded Sergey Kurasov the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation

Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded Sergey Kurasov, Rector of the Stroganov Russian State University of Art and Industry (RSHPU), the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. The relevant information was published on the official Internet portal of legal information on August 16.

"To award the honorary title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation to Sergey Kurasov, rector of the Stroganov Russian State University of Art and Industry," the statement said.

It is noted that Kurasov was awarded the title "for his great contribution to the development of Russian culture and art, and many years of fruitful activity."

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