The two Russian comedians who regularly pull pranks on politicians from all countries of the world have received a state award in their homeland, reported Reuters, quoted by BTA.
On footage from the ceremony held in the Kremlin, actors Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexey Stolyarov, known by the creative pseudonyms Vovan and Lexus, can be seen receiving the "Order of Friendship". The Russian agency RIA explains that the ceremony took place yesterday. The award is usually given to Russians and foreigners who have contributed to strengthening peace, friendship, cooperation and understanding between Russia and other countries.
Vovan and Lexus recently joked with British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni. Usually, they call leaders and leading politicians on the phone and pretend to be the head of state of another country, and in the course of the conversation they encourage their interlocutor to share some uncomfortable things about the topic they are discussing.