83460681 RAS president became a Commander of the Legion of Honor
RAS President Yuri Osipov was the Commander of the Legion of Honor. Awarding Osipov, the highest award France ITAR-TASS reported. French President Nicolas Sarkozy awarded the prize Osipov, "from personal stock." The head of the Russian Academy of Sciences awarded the honorary title from the phrase "for services to France." Legion of Honor was established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802. Belonging to the order – is the highest mark of distinction and official recognition of meritorious service to France. Members of the Order are divided into five categories – Knight Grand Cross, great officers, Commander, officers and gentlemen. The number of possible members of the Order of each category is different: most of all gentlemen (there may be 113 000 425) are less likely to Knight Grand Cross (75). Number of commanders can not exceed 1250 people. The French President has served as grand master of the Order.
