Awards and decorations of the Russian Federation

The award system of the Russian Federation has varied and distinct origins. The first being pre-1917 orders of the Russian Empire

Russian Empire

The Russian Empire was a state that existed from 1721 until the Russian Revolution of 1917. It was the successor to the Tsardom of Russia and the predecessor of the Soviet Union...

re-established after 1991. The second is from former Soviet orders that were slightly modified and kept after the USSR's collapse. We also find many completely new awards resembling Imperial awards in basic design since the reintroduction of Russian heraldry, these are mainly bestowed by ministries and departments that did not previously have their own honour system. The entire of the Russian Federation's Federal Awards system was redrawn on 7 September 2010 by presidential decree № 1099.

Non-Federal Russian Federation Awards can now be found on their own pages.

Honorary Titles of the Russian Federation

Award	Name (English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... /Russian Russian language Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics... )	Retaining Resolution	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Hero of the Russian Federation Hero of the Russian Federation Hero of the Russian Federation is a Russian decoration and the highest honorary title that can be bestowed on a citizen by the Russian Federation. The President of the Russian Federation is the main conferring authority of the medal, which is bestowed on those committing actions or deeds that... Герой Российской Федерации Geroj Rossijskoj Federatsii	№ 2553-l	1992-03-20	Awarded to those committing actions or deeds that involve conspicuous bravery while in the service of the state.
	Pilot-Cosmonaut of the Russian Federation Pilot-Cosmonaut of the Russian Federation Pilot-Cosmonaut of the Russian Federation is a title that is presented to all cosmonauts who fly for the Russian Federal Space Agency. Usually accompanying the distinction is the title of Hero of the Russian Federation, the highest title that can be awarded to a Russian for performing heroic deeds... Летчик-космонавт Российской Федерации Letchik-Kosmonavt Rossijskoj Federatsii	№ 2555-l	1992-03-20	Awarded to all cosmonauts who have flown for the Russian space programme.
	Honoured Military Pilot of the Russian Federation Заслуженный военный летчик Российской Федерации Zacluzhennyj Voennyj Letchik Rossijskoj Federatsii	№ 2555-l	1992-03-20	Awarded for special merits in the development of aviation technology, high performance in education and training of flight personnel and a multi-year accident-free flying period in military aviation.
	Honoured Military Navigator of the Russian Federation Заслуженный военный штурман Российской Федерации Zacluzhennyj Voennyj Shturman Rossijskoj Federatsii	№ 2555-l	1992-03-20	Awarded for learning special and complicated flight technique and/or long period of flying planes without incident.

Orders of the Russian Federation

Award	Name (English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... /Russian Russian language Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics... )	Decree/ Resolution	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Order Of Saint Andrew The Apostle First-Called Order of St. Andrew The Order of St. Andrew the First-Called is the first and the highest order of chivalry of the Russian Empire.- Russian Empire :The Order was established in 1698 by Tsar Peter the Great, in honour of Saint Andrew, the first apostle of Jesus and patron saint of Russia... (Order of St. Andrei Pervozvanny) Орден «Святого Апостола Андрея Первозванного» Orden «Svjatogo Apostola Andreja Pervozvannoro»	№ 757	1998-07-01	Reinstated after its abolition in 1917, the Order Of Saint Andrew is the highest military and civilian order of Russia. It is awarded for "exceptional services leading to the prosperity and glory of Russia". For the military division of the Order, crossed swords are added below the crown above the two eagles' heads. On the reverse of the eagle on a white ribbon is the motto of the Order inscribed in gold letters «За веру и верность» («For faith and loyalty»).
	Order Of Saint George Order of St. George The Military Order of the Holy Great-Martyr and the Triumphant George The Military Order of the Holy Great-Martyr and the Triumphant George The Military Order of the Holy Great-Martyr and the Triumphant George (also known as Order of St. George the Triumphant, Russian: Военный орден Св... 1st Class Орден «Святого Георгия» I степени Orden «Svjatogo Georgija» I Stepeni	№ 1463	2000-08-08	Reinstated after its abolition in 1917, the Order Of Saint George is the supreme purely military order of Russia, awarded to officers for brilliant military operations. It has four degrees (I through IV, the first being the highest) awarded successively.
	Order of Saint George 2nd Class Орден «Святого Георгия» II степении Orden «Svjatogo Georgija» II Stepeni	№ 1463	2000-08-08	Reinstated after its abolition in 1917, the Order Of Saint George is the supreme purely military order of Russia, awarded to officers for brilliant military operations. It has four degrees (I through IV, the first being the highest) awarded successively.
	Order of Saint George 3rd Class Орден «Святого Георгия» III степени Orden «Svjatogo Georgija» III Stepeni	№ 1463	2000-08-08	Reinstated after its abolition in 1917, the Order Of Saint George is the supreme purely military order of Russia, awarded to officers for brilliant military operations. It has four degrees (I through IV, the first being the highest) awarded successively.
	Order of Saint George 4th Class Орден «Святого Георгия» IV степени Orden «Svjatogo Georgija» IV Stepeni	№ 1463	2000-08-08	Reinstated after its abolition in 1917, the Order Of Saint George is the supreme purely military order of Russia, awarded to officers for brilliant military operations. It has four degrees (I through IV, the first being the highest) awarded successively.
	Order "For Merit For The Fatherland" 1st Class Орден «За заслуги перед Отечеством» I степени Orden «Za Zaslugi Pered Otechestvom» I Stepeni	№ 442 - № 19	1994-03-02 ---------- 1999-01-06	The Order "For Merit for the Fatherland" is a mixed civilian and military order created in four classes. It is awarded for outstanding contributions to the state associated with the development of Russia's statehood, advances in labour, peace, friendship and cooperation between nations, or for significant contributions to the defence of the Fatherland.
	Order "For Merit For The Fatherland" 2nd Class Орден «За заслуги перед Отечеством» II степени Orden «Za Zaslugi Pered Otechestvom» II Stepeni	№ 442 - № 19	1994-03-02 ---------- 1999-01-06	The Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" is a mixed civilian and military order created in four classes. It is awarded for outstanding contributions to the state associated with the development of Russia's statehood, advances in labour, peace, friendship and cooperation between nations, or for significant contributions to the defence of the Fatherland.
	Order "For Merit For The Fatherland" 3rd Class Орден «За заслуги перед Отечеством» III степени Orden «Za Zaslugi Pered Otechestvom» III Stepeni	№ 442 - № 19	1994-03-02 ---------- 1999-01-06	The Order "For Merits for the Fatherland" is a mixed civilian and military order created in four classes. It is awarded for outstanding contributions to the state associated with the development of Russia's statehood, advances in labour, peace, friendship and cooperation between nations, or for significant contributions to the defence of the Fatherland.
	Order "For Merit For The Fatherland" 4th Class Орден «За заслуги перед Отечеством» IV степени Orden «Za Zaslugi Pered Otechestvom» IV Stepeni	№ 442 - № 19	1994-03-02 ---------- 1999-01-06	The Order "For Merit for the Fatherland" is a mixed civilian and military order created in four classes. It is awarded for outstanding contributions to the state associated with the development of Russia's statehood, advances in labour, peace, friendship and cooperation between nations, or for significant contributions to the defence of the Fatherland.
	Order of Zhukov Order of Zhukov The Order of Zhukov is military decoration of the Russian Federation. It was established by presidential decree on 9 May 1994. The order is named after Marshal of the Soviet Union Georgy Zhukov... Орден «Жукова» Orden «Zhukova»	№ 930 - № 243	1994-05-09 ---------- 1995-03-06	Awarded to veterans of the Great Patriotic War 1941-45 who were senior commanders front brigade level or naval squadron and above, veterans who were awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, veterans who were awarded medals for distinguished services during combat operations. Also awarded to individual senior officers of brigade level and above of the Armed Forces of Russia for merit in the planning and successful completion of major military operations aimed at the protection of the Motherland.
	Order of Courage Order of Courage The Order of Courage is a decoration presented by the government of the Russian Federation. Established in 1994, the order is presented for "acts of courage or self-sacrifice."- External links :* ... Орден «Мужества»* Orden «Muzhestva»	№ 442 - № 19	1994-03-02 ---------- 1999-01-06	Awarded to citizens for their dedication, bravery and courage demonstrated during rescue operations, the protection of public order and in combating crime, in times of natural disasters, fires and other emergencies, as well as for bold and decisive actions taken in fulfilment of military or civil duty under conditions involving a risk to life.
	Order "For Military Merit" Order of Military Merit (Russia) The Order of Military Merit is a military decoration of the Russian Federation. It was established by presidential decree on 2 March 1994... Орден «За военные заслуги» Orden «Za Voennye Zaslugi»	№ 442 - № 19	1994-03-02 ---------- 1999-01-06	Awarded to military personnel for exemplary performance in military duties, for high combat readiness in ensuring Russia's defence; for high personal performance in service, for bravery and courage shown in the performance of military duties; for merit in strengthening military cooperation with friendly nations.
	Order "For Naval Merit" Орден «За морские заслуги» Orden «Za Morskie Zaslugi»	№ 245	2002-02-27	Awarded to citizens for achievements in research and development in the field of maritime defence, in helping to ensure national security, socio-economic and cultural development, as well as for outstanding contribution in strengthening the naval capabilities of Russia.
	Order Of Honour Орден «Почета» Orden «Pocheta»	№ 442 - № 19	1994-03-02 ---------- 1999-01-06	Awarded to citizens for high achievements in state, industrial, scientific, social, cultural, social or charitable activities that significantly improved the living conditions of people; or, for high achievements in the training of highly qualified personnel, in educating the younger generations or in maintaining law and order.
	Order Of Friendship Order of Friendship The Order of Friendship is a state decoration of Russia established by decree # 442 of March 2, 1994 of the President of the Russian Federation.... Орден «Дружбы» Orden «Druzhby»	№ 442 - № 19	1994-03-02 ---------- 1999-01-06	Awarded to citizens for outstanding contribution in strengthening friendship and cooperation between nations and peoples, for outstanding achievements in the development of the economic and scientific potential of Russia, for the most productive rapprochement activities and for mutual enrichment of cultures, of nations and peoples, for fostering peace and friendly relations among nations.
	Order Of Suvorov Order of Suvorov The Order of Suvorov is a Soviet award, named after Aleksandr Suvorov , that was established on July 29, 1942 by a decision of the Presidium of Supreme Soviet of the USSR. This decoration was created to award senior army personnel for exceptional leadership in combat operations... Орден «Суворова» Orden «Suvorova»	№ 1099	2010-07-09	The Order of Suvorov was created by the Soviet Union in 1942 and officially kept by Russia by a decree in 1992. It is awarded to battle commanders for exceptional direction of combat operations, decisive victory over a numerically superior enemy and outstanding leadership leading to a battle victory.
	Order Of Ushakov Order of Ushakov The Order of Ushakov was one of the highest naval awards of the Soviet Union among the Order of Nakhimov and it active is up to this day. Its name commemorates the Admiral Fyodor Ushakov, who never lost a battle and was proclaimed patron saint of the Russian Navy.The order was instituted during... Орден «Ушакова» Orden «Ushakova»	№ 1099	2010-07-09	The Order of Ushakov was created by the Soviet Union in 1944 and kept by Russia. It is awarded to admirals, generals and officers of the navy who achieved a victory over the numerical superior enemy.
	Order Of Kutuzov Order of Kutuzov The Order of Kutuzov is a Soviet and Russian military award, named after famous Russian Field Marshal Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov .... Орден «Кутузова» Orden «Kutuzova»	№ 1099	2010-07-09	Awarded to group and army commanders and their staffs for exceptional service in directing combat operations.
	Order Of Alexander Nevsky Орден «Александра Невского» Orden «Aleksandra Nevskoro»	№ 1099	2010-07-09	Awarded to division, brigade, regiment, battalion, company, and platoon commanders for personal and skilful command of their units in action.
	Order Of Nakhimov Order of Nakhimov Order of Nakhimov is one of the highest naval awards in former USSR and nominally in Russian Federation, along with the order of Ushakov. Established on March 3, 1944, it has two classes, both of them feature an anchor-shaped star... Орден «Нахимова» Orden «Nakhimova»	№ 1099	2010-07-09	Awarded to naval officers for skilfully planning and conducting joint defence operations involving all forces of the fleet which lead to destruction or routing of the enemy's naval forces.
	Order of Parental Glory Орден «Родительская Слава» Orden «Roditelskaja Slava»	№ 775	2008-05-13	Awarded to parents or adoptive parents who are married, in a civil union, or in the case of single-parent families, to one of the parents or adoptive parents who are/is raising, or have raised four or more children as citizens of the Russian Federation. For leading a healthy family life, being socially responsible, providing an adequate level of health care, education, physical, spiritual and moral development of the children, full and harmonious development of their personality, and setting an example to strengthen the institution of the family and child rearing.

State Decorations of the Russian Federation

Award	Name (English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... /Russian Russian language Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics... )	Decree	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Badge of Distinction "George's Cross" 1st Class Знак Отличия «Георгиевский Крест» I степени Znak Otlichija «Georgievskij Krest» I Stepeni	№ 2557-l - № 1463	1992-03-20 ---------- 2000-08-08	Awarded to soldiers, sailors, non-commissioned officers, warrant officers and junior officers for acts of courage, self sacrifice and distinction in battle to protect the Fatherland from attack.
	Badge of Distinction "George's Cross" 2nd Class Знак Отличия «Георгиевский Крест» II степени Znak Otlichija «Georgievskij Krest» II Stepeni	№ 2557-l - № 1463	1992-03-20 ---------- 2000-08-08	Awarded to soldiers, sailors, non-commissioned officers, warrant officers and junior officers for acts of courage, self sacrifice and distinction in battle to protect the Fatherland from attack.
	Badge of Distinction "George's Cross" 3rd Class Знак Отличия «Георгиевский Крест» III степени Znak Otlichija «Georgievskij Krest» III Stepeni	№ 2557-l - № 1463	1992-03-20 ---------- 2000-08-08	Awarded to soldiers, sailors, non-commissioned officers, warrant officers and junior officers for acts of courage, self sacrifice and distinction in battle to protect the Fatherland from attack.
	Badge of Distinction "George's Cross" 4th Class Знак Отличия «Георгиевский Крест» IV степени Znak Otlichija «Georgievskij Krest» IV Stepeni	№ 2557-l - № 1463	1992-03-20 ---------- 2000-08-08	Awarded to soldiers, sailors, non-commissioned officers, warrant officers and junior officers for acts of courage, self sacrifice and distinction in battle to protect the Fatherland from attack.
	Badge of Distinction "For Impeccable Service" 50 Years Знак Отличия «За Безупречную Службу» L Лет Znak Otlichija «Za Bezulprechnuyu Sluzhbu» L Let	№ 442	1994-03-02	Awarded to military personnel and civilians for impeccable service to the state. The Civilian variation has the ribbon of the Order "For Services To The Fatherland" and the Military variation has the ribbon of the Order Of Saint George.
	Badge of Distinction "For Impeccable Service" 40 Years Знак Отличия «За Безупречную Службу» XL Лет Znak Otlichija «Za Bezulprechnuyu Sluzhbu» XL Let	№ 442	1994-03-02	Awarded to military personnel and civilians for impeccable service to the state. The Civilian variation has the ribbon of the Order "For Services To The Fatherland" and the Military variation has the ribbon of the Order Of Saint George.
	Badge of Distinction "For Impeccable Service" 30 Years Знак Отличия «За Безупречную Службу» XXX Лет Znak Otlichija «Za Bezulprechnuyu Sluzhbu» XXX Let	№ 442	1994-03-02	Awarded to military personnel and civilians for impeccable service to the state. The Civilian variation has the ribbon of the Order "For Services To The Fatherland" and the Military variation has the ribbon of the Order Of Saint George.
	Badge of Distinction "For Impeccable Service" 25 Years Знак Отличия «За Безупречную Службу» XXV Лет Znak Otlichija «Za Bezulprechnuyu Sluzhbu» XXV Let	№ 442	1994-03-02	Awarded to military personnel and civilians for impeccable service to the state. The Civilian variation has the ribbon of the Order "For Services To The Fatherland" and the Military variation has the ribbon of the Order Of Saint George.
	Badge of Distinction "For Impeccable Service" 20 Years Знак Отличия «За Безупречную Службу» XX Лет Znak Otlichija «Za Bezulprechnuyu Sluzhbu» XX Let	№ 442	1994-03-02	Awarded to military personnel and civilians for impeccable service to the state. The Civilian variation has the ribbon of the Order "For Services To The Fatherland" and the Military variation has the ribbon of the Order Of Saint George.

Medals of the Russian Federation

Award	Name (English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... /Russian Russian language Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics... )	Decree	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Medal of the Order "For Merits to the Fatherland" 1st Class Медаль ордена «За заслуги перед Отечеством» I степени Medal ordena «Za Zaslugi Pered Otchestvom» I Stepeni	№ 442 - № 19	1994-03-02 ---------- 1999-01-06	Awarded to citizens for achievements in the field of industry and agriculture, construction and transportation, science and education, health and culture, as well as in other fields of work.
	Medal of the Order "For Merits to the Fatherland" 1st Class With Swords Медаль ордена «За заслуги перед Отечеством» I степени с мечами Medal ordena «Za Zaslugi Pered Otchestvom» I Stepeni s Meshami	№ 442 - № 19	1994-03-02 ---------- 1999-01-06	Awarded for outstanding contribution to the protection of the Fatherland, advances in maintaining high combat readiness, for excellent performance in training and other achievements during military service, strengthening the rule of law and order, ensuring public safety.
	Medal of the Order "For Merits to the Fatherland" 2nd Class Медаль ордена «За заслуги перед Отечеством» II степени Medal ordena «Za Zaslugi Pered Otchestvom» II Stepeni	№ 442 - № 19	1994-03-02 ---------- 1999-01-06	Awarded to citizens for achievements in the field of industry and agriculture, construction and transportation, science and education, health and culture, as well as in other fields of work.
	Medal of the Order "For Merits to the Fatherland" 2nd Class with Swords Медаль ордена «За заслуги перед Отечеством» II степени с мечами Medal ordena «Za Zaslugi Pered Otchestvom» II Stepeni s Meshami	№ 442 - № 19	1994-03-02 ---------- 1999-01-06	Awarded for outstanding contribution to the protection of the Fatherland, advances in maintaining high combat readiness, for excellent performance in training and other achievements during military service, strengthening the rule of law and order, ensuring public safety.
	Medal "For Courage" Медаль «За отвагу» Medal «Za Otvagu»	№ 442 - № 19 - № 444	1994-03-02 ---------- 1999-01-06 ---------- 2003-04-17	Awarded to military personnel, as well as employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, the State Fire Service of the Russian Federation’s EMERCOM and other citizens of Russia for personal courage and bravery displayed: in battles in defence of Russia and its national interests; in carrying out special assignments to ensure public safety; while protecting the state border of Russia; in the performance of military, official or civil duty in the protection of the constitutional rights of citizens in circumstances involving a risk to life.
	"Defender of Free Russia" Medal Медаль «Защитнику свободной России» Medal «Zashitniku Svobodnoj Rossii»	№ 3183-1	1992-07-02	Conferred to the people who supported the democratic rule during the attempted coup d'état Coup d'état A coup d'état state, literally: strike/blow of state)—also known as a coup, putsch, and overthrow—is the sudden, extrajudicial deposition of a government, usually by a small group of the existing state establishment—typically the military—to replace the deposed government with another body; either... of August 19–21, 1991; in particular to those who defended the Russian parliament Parliament A parliament is a legislature, especially in those countries whose system of government is based on the Westminster system modeled after that of the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the French , the action of parler : a parlement is a discussion. The term came to mean a meeting at which... at that time. And since then for achievements in implementing democratic reforms, economic and political reforms, in strengthening Russian statehood.
	Medal "For Life Saving" Медаль «За спасение погибавших» Medal «Za Spasenie Pogibavshih»	№ 442 - № 19	1994-03-02 ---------- 1999-01-06	Awarded to citizens for saving lives during natural disasters, floods, while fire-fighting and in other life threatening circumstances.
	Medal of Suvorov Медаль «Суворова» Medal «Suvorova»	№ 442 - № 19	1994-03-02 ---------- 1999-01-06	Awarded to soldiers for bravery and courage displayed during ground operations in the defence of the Fatherland and of the public interest of Russia, during the performance of combat service and combat duty, during exercises or manoeuvres, while on duty for the protection of the state borders of Russia, as well as for excellent performance in combat training and in maintaining military preparedness.
	Medal of Ushakov Ushakov *Ushakov may refer to:Dmitry Ushakov , Russian philologistFyodor Ushakov , Russian admiralGeorgy Ushakov , Soviet Arctic explorerSimon Ushakov , Russian icon painter...* Медаль «Ушакова» Medal «Ushakova»	№ 442 - № 19 - № 444	1994-03-02 ---------- 1999-01-06 ---------- 2003-04-17	Awarded to sailors of the navy, of border guard agencies and of frontier troops for bravery and courage shown while defending the Fatherland and the public interest of Russia in naval theatres during military operations, while protecting the state border of Russia, in carrying out combat missions, in exercises and manoeuvres in the performance of military duty under conditions involving a risk to life, as well as for excellent performance in military training and naval training.
	Medal of Nesterov Медаль «Нестерова» Medal «Nesterova»	№ 442 - № 19 - № 444	1994-03-02 ---------- 1999-01-06 ---------- 2003-04-17	Awarded to soldiers of the Air Force, of the air arms of the Armed Forces of Russia, of the Federal Security Service of Russia and to internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, aircrews of civil aviation and the aviation industry for bravery and courage shown in defending the Fatherland and state interests of Russia, during the performance of combat duty, in exercises and manoeuvres; for special merit in the development, operation and maintenance of aircraft, highly professional piloting skills, for excellent performance in combat training and air training.
	Medal "For Distinction In Protection Of The State Frontiers" Медаль «За отличие в охране государственной границы» Medal «Za otishie v okhrane Gosudarstvennoj granitsy»	№ 442 - № 19 - № 444	1994-03-02 ---------- 1999-01-06 ---------- 2003-04-17	Awarded to military border guard agencies and frontier troops of Russia as well as to soldiers of other departments for combat exploits and special services rendered as a guard of the state borders of Russia; for bravery and dedication displayed in combat during the detention of violators of the state border of Russia; for leadership in protecting the integrity of the state borders of Russia; for displaying a high degree of vigilance and proactive actions which resulted in the arrest of perpetrators; for high managerial skills in border stations and exemplary work strengthening the borders of Russia; for the excellent performance of duties in the protection of the state borders of Russia, to citizens for their active assistance to border agencies and border troops in their efforts to protect the state borders of Russia.
	Medal "For Distinction In Protection Of Public Order" Медаль «За отличие в охране общественного порядка» Medal «Za otishie v ohrane Obshestvennogo Porjadka»	№ 442 - № 19	1994-03-02 ---------- 1999-01-06	Awarded to personnel of the Interior Ministry of Russia, soldiers of internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, to other soldiers for their courage and bravery shown while maintaining public order and combating crime, for high performance in service, as well as other citizens for promoting the bodies of internal affairs of Russia in their efforts to protect public order.
	Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" 1st Class Медаль «За отличие в воинской службе» I степени Medal «Za otlichie v voinskoj sluzhbe» I stepeni	№ 2424-1	1992-03-02	Awarded to all military personnel for Distinguished Service.
	Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" 2nd Class Медаль «За Отличие В Воинской Службе» II степени Medal «Za otlichie v voinskoj sluzhbe» II stepeni	№ 2424-1	1992-03-02	Awarded to all military personnel for Distinguished Service.
	Medal of Zhukov Медаль Жукова Medal Zhukova	№ 930 - № 1334	1994-05-09 ---------- 1995-12-30	Awarded to veterans of the Red Army, Navy, NKVD NKVD The People's Commissariat for Internal Affairs was the public and secret police organization of the Soviet Union that directly executed the rule of power of the Soviets, including political repression, during the era of Joseph Stalin.... troops, guerrillas and the underground Resistance during World War II Resistance movements during World War II occurred in every occupied country by a variety of means, ranging from non-cooperation, disinformation and propaganda to hiding crashed pilots and even to outright warfare and the recapturing of towns... for bravery, fortitude and courage displayed in fighting the German fascist invaders, the Japanese militarists, and to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Marshal Zhukov. Also awarded by the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, other ministries and departments, where Russian law provides for military service, for courage and bravery shown in combat in defence of the Fatherland and public interests of the Russian Federation.
	Medal of Pushkin Медаль Пушкина Medal Pushkina	№ 574	1999-05-09	Awarded to citizens for achievements in the fields of culture, education, human sciences, literature and arts, for outstanding contribution to the study and preservation of cultural heritage, rapprochement and mutual enrichment of cultures between nations and peoples.
	Medal "For Merits in the All-Russia Census" Медаль «За заслуги в проведении Всероссийской переписи населения» Medal «Za Zaslugi v provedenii Vserossijskoj Perepisi Naselenija»	№ 1151	2002-10-14	Awarded to citizens who made a significant contribution in the preparation and holding of the All-Russian population census Census A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common... .
	Medal "For Work In Agriculture" Медаль «За труды по сельскому хозяйству» Medal «Za trudy po Selskomu hozjajstvu»	№ 335	2004-03-10	Awarded to citizens for achievements in the field of agriculture and major contributions to the development of the agro-industrial complex, training, research and other activities aimed at improving the efficiency of agricultural production.
	Medal "For the Development of Railways" Медаль «За развитие железных дорог» Medal «Za Razvitie Zheleznyh Dorog»	№ 852	2007-07-09	Awarded to citizens for outstanding merit in the development of rail transport in the Russian Federation and outstanding contribution in training, research and other activities aimed at improving its efficiency.
	Medal "For Merits In The Exploration Of Space" Медаль «За заслуги в освоении космоса» Medal «Za Zaslugi V Osvoenii Kosmosa»	№ 1099	2010-09-07
	Medal Of The Order Of Paternal Glory Медаль ордена «Родительская слава» Medal Ordena «Roditel'skaja Slava»	№ 1099	2010-09-07

State Commemorative Medals of the Russian Federation

Award	Name (English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... /Russian Russian language Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics... )	Decree	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945" Юбилейная медаль «50 лет Победы в Великой Отечественной войне 1941-1945 гг.» Jubilejnaja Medal «50 let Pobedy v Velikoj Otchestvennoj Vojne 1941-1945 gg.	№ 5336-1	1993-07-07	Awarded to veterans of the Armed Forces of the USSR who participated in the fighting in the Great Patriotic War, guerrillas, the Underground Resistance during World War II Resistance movements during World War II occurred in every occupied country by a variety of means, ranging from non-cooperation, disinformation and propaganda to hiding crashed pilots and even to outright warfare and the recapturing of towns... , those awarded the Medal for victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 or For the Victory over Japan. Wartime workers who were decorated for their dedicated work during the Great Patriotic War. Veterans of the Soviet Armed Forces and the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. This medal was issued by all the governments of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
	Jubilee Medal "60 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945" Юбилейная медаль «60 лет Победы в Великой Отечественной войне 1941-1945 гг.» Jubilejnaja Medal «60 let Pobedy v Velikoj Otchestvennoj Vojne 1941-1945 gg.»	№ 277	2004-02-28	Awarded to veterans of the Armed Forces of the USSR who participated in the fighting in the Great Patriotic War, guerrillas, the Underground Resistance during World War II Resistance movements during World War II occurred in every occupied country by a variety of means, ranging from non-cooperation, disinformation and propaganda to hiding crashed pilots and even to outright warfare and the recapturing of towns... , those awarded the Medal for victory over Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 or For the Victory over Japan Japan Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south... . Wartime workers who were decorated for their dedicated work during the Great Patriotic War. Veterans of the Soviet Armed Forces and the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
	Jubilee Medal "65 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945" Юбилейная медаль «65 лет Победы в Великой Отечественной войне 1941-1945 гг.» Jubilejnaja Medal «65 let Pobedy v Velikoj Otchestvennoj Vojne 1941-1945 gg.»	№ 238	2009-03-04	Awarded to soldiers and civilian employees of the Armed Forces of the USSR for participation in hostilities in the Great Patriotic War 1941 - 1945, guerrillas and members of underground organisations operating in occupied territories of the USSR, persons who were awarded the medal "For Victory over Germany" or "For Victory over Japan”, persons awarded for their selfless work the medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War” or "For Labour Merit" or any of the "Defence" medals of the cities or regions of the USSR; to persons who worked in the period from 22 June 1941 to May 9, 1945 for no less than six months, excluding the period of work in the temporarily occupied territories; former under-age prisoners of concentration camps, ghettos and other places of detention established by the Nazis and their allies; foreign nationals from outside the Commonwealth of Independent States, who fought in the national military forces in the USSR, as part of guerilla units, underground groups, and other anti-fascist groups who have made significant contribution to victory in the Patriotic War and who were awarded state awards of the USSR or Russian Federation.
	Jubilee Medal "300 Years of the Russian Navy" Юбилейная медаль «300 лет Российскому флоту» Jubilejnaja Medal «300 Let Rossijskomu Flotu»	№ 176	1996-02-10	Awarded for naval service if previously decorated with a state award and faultless service on ships or as part of a Naval Aviation crew for 10 years, or in other parts of the navy for 20 years, to naval veterans of the Great Patriotic War, naval researchers and members of expeditionary fleets who were awarded state awards and worked flawlessly for 15 years or more, designers, developers, managers of design offices, research institutions and organisations, educational institutions, heads of the central government shipbuilding industries, any major professions directly involved in the construction and repair of ships and vessels, heads of research institutes, marine academic institutions, who were awarded state awards and worked flawlessly for more than 20 years.
	Medal "In Memory of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow" Медаль «В память 850-летия Москвы» Medal «V Pamjat 850-Letnaja Moskvy»	№ 132	1997-02-26	Awarded to participants in the defence of Moscow Moscow Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent... who were awarded a medal for the defence of Moscow, wartime workers who worked in Moscow during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, persons who were awarded the medal "In memory of the 800th anniversary of Moscow"; citizens who have made a significant contribution to the development of Moscow.
	Jubilee Medal "100 Years of the Trans-Siberian Railway" Юбилейная медаль «100 лет Транссибирской магистрали» Jubilejnaja Medal «100 Let Transsibirskoj Magistrali»	№ 777	2001-07-27	Awarded to employees of the railways who worked flawlessly in the industry for 20 years or more, as well as other citizens who have made a significant contribution to the development of the Trans-Siberian railway Trans-Siberian Railway The Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan. It is the longest railway in the world... .
	Medal "In Memory of the 300th Anniversary of Saint Petersburg" Медаль «В память 300-летия Санкт-Петербурга» Medal «V Pamjat 300-Letija Sankt-Peterburga»	№ 210	2003-02-19	Awarded to participants of the wartime defence of Leningrad Leningrad Leningrad is the former name of Saint Petersburg, Russia.Leningrad may also refer to:- Places :* Leningrad Oblast, a federal subject of Russia, around Saint Petersburg* Leningrad, Tajikistan, capital of Muminobod district in Khatlon Province... , persons awarded a medal for the defence of Leningrad; residents who were blockaded in Leningrad; wartime workers who worked during the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945 years in Leningrad and awarded state awards; citizens who have made a significant contribution to the development of St. Petersburg
	Medal "In Memory of the 1000th Anniversary of Kazan" Медаль «В память 1000-летия Казани» Medal «V Pamjat 1000-Letija Kazani»	№ 762	2005-07-30	Awarded to Kazan Kazan Kazan is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. With a population of 1,143,546 , it is the eighth most populous city in Russia. Kazan lies at the confluence of the Volga and Kazanka Rivers in European Russia. In April 2009, the Russian Patent Office granted Kazan the... residents who fought in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, wartime workers who worked during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 in the city of Kazan Kazan Kazan is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. With a population of 1,143,546 , it is the eighth most populous city in Russia. Kazan lies at the confluence of the Volga and Kazanka Rivers in European Russia. In April 2009, the Russian Patent Office granted Kazan the... for at least six months or that were awarded orders and medals of the Soviet Union Soviet Union The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991.... for their dedicated work in the Great Patriotic War of 1941 - 1945, veterans of labour; citizens who have made a significant contribution to the development of the city of Kazan.

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