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Grozny - Famous French actor Gerard Depardieu has become an honorary citizen of the Chechen Republic under the decree signed by Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov. 

“Gerard Depardieu is not just a guest of ours, with great pleasure I hand him an award, badge, and credentials,” Kadyrov said at the meeting of Depardieu and Chechen actors.

Kadyrov said that the Chechen Republic in particular and Russia in general admired Depardieu’s work.

“The Chechen Republic has now become your home. You will learn the beauty and depth of the Chechen people’s culture,” Kadyrov told Depardieu.

Depardieu has also received keys and documents for a 5-room apartment in Grozny.