Putin congratulated Miller on his anniversary

MOSCOW, Jan 31Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the head of Gazprom, Alexei Miller, on his 60th birthday and noted that thanks to his efforts, the company is implementing projects on a global scale, the corresponding telegram was published on the Kremlin's website. «Dear Alexei Borisovich! Congratulations on your 60th birthday.. Thanks to your efforts and the well-coordinated work of a large team of PJSC Gazprom specialists, today the company is developing dynamically, strengthening its positions in the Russian and foreign markets, and implementing projects, without exaggeration, on a global scale,» the President noted.January 20, 18:25Putin awarded the title of Hero of Labor to the head of GazpromPutin added that Gazprom is accelerating the pace of gasification of Russian regions, the improvement of cities and towns, and is supporting social, environmental, cultural initiatives, education and sports. All this directly affects the improvement of the quality of life of Russians and the development of the entire country, he said. In his congratulations, the president also stressed that Miller is rightfully considered a talented person, a true professional, and a worthy representative of the country's business community. He noted that Miller always demonstrates outstanding organizational and leadership qualities, deep knowledge of the problems of the energy complex and the economy as a whole. «I wish you health, success and all the best. Once again, congratulations on your anniversary and the awarding of the title of Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation!» Putin concluded. On January 31, Miller celebrates his 60th birthday. He has headed Gazprom since 2001. Among his awards are the Order «For Merit to the Fatherland» of the first and fourth degrees, the medal of the Order «3a of Merit to the Fatherland» of the second degree. In January 2022, the President of the Russian Federation awarded the title of Hero of Labor to the head of Gazprom.