Gambia's honorary consul receives Pushkin Medal
Momodou Lamin Manga awarded Russia's Pushkin Medal for promoting cultural ties and heritage.
Momodou Lamin Manga, the Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation in The Gambia, received the Pushkin Medal from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The award recognizes Manga's contributions to cultural promotion and the preservation of historical heritage.
Manga, a Gambian citizen, was honored at a Kremlin ceremony for his role in promoting Russian culture abroad and fostering closer relations between nationalities. He expressed gratitude to the Russian Government and the Gambian administrations for their support.
The Pushkin Medal is given for contributions to culture, arts, education, and humanities. Manga reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening diplomatic friendship and cultural cooperation between Russia and The Gambia.
Why it mattersGambian citizen Momodou Lamin Manga was awarded a Russian state honour for his work in promoting cultural relations.