Vladislav Alexandrovich Tretyak, M.S.M., Moscow, Russia
Meritorious Service Medal (civil division)
Remembered as an outstanding hockey player, Vladislav Tretyak, now a deputy in the State Duma of the Federal Assembly in Russia, founded the Group of Friends of Canada in 2003. As a respected advocate of Canada in Russia, he has led a group of 30 influential deputies to promote the development of strong ties between our countries and to establish ongoing relations between State Duma officials and the Canadian Embassy in Moscow. Mr. Tretyak has brought great pride to his country and to Canada.