Yuri M. Gledenov, leading researcher of FLNP JINR, was honored with the People's Republic of China's highest award for foreign experts who have made outstanding contributions to the country's economic and social progress―the Chinese Government Friendship Award. The Award Ceremony took place on February 4, 2024 at the Great Hall of the People on Tiananmen Square in Beijing. The Ceremony was attended by Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang, Vice-Premiers, and Ministers of the Chinese Government.