Vladimir Putin awards Pushkin Medal to Mexican cultural promoter

Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded the Pushkin Medal to Carolina Gaspar Ramírez during a state decoration ceremony at the Kremlin on November 4, 2026. Gaspar Ramírez, a former Mexican deputy and director of the Mexico–Russia House of Culture in Puebla, received the honor for her work in preserving and disseminating Russian culture and strengthening humanitarian and cultural ties between Mexico and Russia.

The Pushkin Medal, named after the renowned Russian poet, is a high-ranking distinction awarded to citizens and foreigners for outstanding contributions to the arts, education, humanities, and the preservation of cultural heritage. To be eligible, recipients must demonstrate at least 20 years of experience in cultural or humanitarian activities.

Gaspar Ramírez has maintained connections with Russian institutions since 2013, including academic cooperation projects with the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP). During the ceremony, she expressed her commitment to continuing efforts to foster friendship and collaboration between the two nations.