Putin Awards Prestigious Pushkin Medal to Gambian Diplomat Momodou Lamin Manga at Kremlin

Published by: The Fatu Network

Russian President Vladimir Putin has awarded the prestigious Pushkin Medal to Gambian diplomat Momodou Lamin Manga, Russia’s Honorary Consul in The Gambia, during a state ceremony at the Kremlin in Moscow on Wednesday, November 4.

According to the Russian Embassy in The Gambia, Manga received the state honour in recognition of his contributions to cultural development, the preservation of historical heritage, and efforts to strengthen ties between Russia and other countries.

Manga, a former Director General of the Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS), has served as Russia’s Honorary Consul in The Gambia since 2015.

The Pushkin Medal is a Russian state decoration recognising achievements in culture, education, literature and international cultural cooperation.