Alexey Miller, Chairman of Gazprom Management Committee congratulated Rem Ivanovich Vyakhirev on his 75th anniversary and handed him Gazprom Highest Mark of Distinction “For Outstanding Services”.

“For more than 40 years your labor activity was closely linked to the national oil and gas industry, and you have made a great contribution to its development.

Your name has justly found a place in the history of Russian gas industry. The decision has been taken to award you with Gazprom Highest Mark of Distinction “For Outstanding Services”, No.1.

Dear Rem Ivanovich,

On the occasion of your anniversary, please, accept our best wishes for sound health, happiness, prosperity and active longevity,” said Alexey Miller at the ceremony of awarding the Highest Mark of Distinction.

Background:

R.I. Vyakhirev headed Gazprom between 1993 and 2001.

Instituted by the Gazprom Order of December 12, 2008, the Highest Mark of Distinction “For Outstanding Services” is the top corporate award.

The Highest Mark of Distinction is granted to the employees of Gazprom and its subsidiary and affiliated companies for particularly outstanding services in the Company’s development and personal input in meeting the objectives faced by Gazprom. It is also granted to specialists from various industrial and economic branches for the promotion of Gazprom’s development.