The Ural writer Alexei Ivanov received an honorary government sign.

"In the Ministry of Culture received for Ivanov award documents of the Government Prize. Its results were announced this winter. Ivanova was awarded for the novel "Fat", - reported in social networks producer writer Julia Zaitseva.

Previously, JustMedia. Ru reported that the author was recognized as one of the winners of the award and was required to present a diploma, a memorial sign and one million rubles. Now the writer has won the award already officially.

In total, such a premium was awarded to 16 people. Among them - pianist Denis Matsuev, writer Zakhar Prilepin, actress Julia Peresild, founder of "Turkish Choir" Mikhail Turetsky, director of the film "The Battle for Sevastopol" Sergei Mokritsky and others.