FCS headquarters held a ceremony to carry in and display the service banner ahead of the 35th anniversary of modern Russian customs history; the day before, President Vladimir Putin had presented the banner to head Valery Pikalyov in the Kremlin. Source: FCS Russia.
After the Kremlin presentation the banner was solemnly brought onto FCS premises. Senior managers, heads of central units, regional customs directorates and subordinate customs posts, veterans, and representatives of the Russian Customs Academy attended.
Pikalyov described the occasion as historic for every officer, saying the banner stands for duty and loyalty to the country and reminds staff of their shared mission to protect Russia’s interests and security.
The banner was placed in a dedicated showcase at FCS central office. Pikalyov closed the event by donating a commemorative token of the Kremlin ceremony to the service museum.
The presidency’s decision was portrayed in the service as recognition of customs’ contribution to economic security and of generations of professional work. The banner is now the official symbol of honour binding the workforce together.
