June 9, 2005

President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva was awarded “Ruby Cross” order

The International Charity Foundation "Philanthropists of the Century" of Russia has awarded "Ruby Cross" order to President of Heydar Aliyev foundation, UNESCO goodwill ambassador Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva.


The letter sent by President of the Foundation "Philanthropists of the Century" O. Oleynik regarding this says:


`Dear Mrs Aliyeva!


Board of Protectors of International Charity Foundation "Philanthropists of the Century" unanimously made a decision on the recommendation of Administrative Academy of Russian HAM, which was warded `Ruby Cross` order, State Fine Arts Museum named after A.S.Pushkin, State Hermitage, Academy of Sciences of Russia, Russian State Academic Great Theatre, State Tretyakov Gallery, Russian community of Azerbaijan to confer the "Ruby Cross" Order upon You for Your philanthropic and charitable activities, valuable contribution to the support of education and culture, and strengthening of friendship between the peoples of Azerbaijan and Russia.


Your activity directed to statement of ideas of philanthropy and charity in Azerbaijan Republic, protection and development of oral literary and music heritage of Azeri people, large-scale actions on assistance to orphans, refugees, ills caused big resonance not only in Azerbaijan but also in public organizations in Russia.


We congratulate You on the worthy award, wait for You and Your guests at the 25th solemn award giving ceremony that will be held at the House of Moscow Government on June 16.


Sincerely,


O.Oleynik,


President, Foundation "Philanthropists of the Century"`.