Order of Friendship of Peoples
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The Order of Friendship of Peoples (Russian: Орден "Дружбы народов") was an order of the Soviet Union, and was awarded to persons (including non-citizens), organizations, enterprises, military units, as well as administrative subdivisions of the USSR for accomplishments in strengthening of inter-ethnic and international friendship and cooperation, for economical, political, scientific, military, and cultural development of the Soviet Union.
It was established on October 17, 1972, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Soviet Union. It was abolished in 1991 and replaced by the new Order of Friendship.
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- Order of Friendship of Peoples at the Directory of the orders, medals and signs of the USSR. (Russian)
- Order of Friendship of Peoples Reference Page
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