Awarding of officials amid publicized misconduct (Награждение чиновников вопреки публично известным нарушениям)

While independent outlets like Meduza, Fontanka, and Novaya Eu highlight that Adam Kadyrov was awarded a medal for the 90th anniversary of GIBDD shortly after public videos showed him violating traffic laws—including driving on double solid lines and causing a fatal accident—Russian media sources such as TV Rain, Vedomosti, Kommersant, and others report only the awarding event. They omit any mention of these incidents or their consequences, instead emphasizing the ceremonial nature of the honor and framing it as recognition of service. This selective reporting creates a divergence by presenti…

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