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Russia Awards Rick Santorum Honorary Gold Medal

Russia awarded former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum an honorary gold medal today for his work in combating “gay propaganda” around the world.

In a surprise ceremony this morning president Vladimir Putin bestowed America’s most ardent opponent of gay rights with a special edition of Russia's Order of St. Catherine the Great Martyr, which celebrates achievements in cultural preservation.

Santorum was reportedly in Sochi to attend the men’s figure skating competition, but took time out to accept the honor from one of Europe’s most controversial leaders.

“You're a hero to us all,” Putin told his American guest at the televised event, “No one has done more to preserve traditional culture from the dangers the international gay agenda.