Military awards and decorations of France

President of France Appropriated the Head of RDIF Kirill Dmitriev the Title of the Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honor

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 9, 2018

The Order of the Legion of Honour (Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur) is the oldest French national order, established by Napoleon Bonaparte on May 19, 1802.

Key Points: 
  • The Order of the Legion of Honour (Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur) is the oldest French national order, established by Napoleon Bonaparte on May 19, 1802.
  • Belonging to the Order is the highest distinction and honour in France; it is awarded by the President of the French Republic for outstanding service.
  • RDIF portfolio companies employ more than 700,000 people, and generate revenues which equate to more than 5% of Russia's GDP.
  • RDIF established joint strategic partnerships with leading international co-investors from more than 15 countries that total more than 40 billion dollars.