Known internationally as the MVD, The Ministry of Internal Affairs of The Russian Federation encompasses all militia (police) forces, Interior Troops and the State Migratory Service. It has its own ministerial awards system subordinate to state awards. This article will endeavour to give as complete a picture as possible on the awards of this Russian ministry.
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Medal "For Military Valour" |
№ 50 |
2001-01-24 |
Awarded to soldiers of the troops of the Interior Ministry of the Russian Federation for excellent performance in training; for distinction in the performance of military duties; for merit in the protection of public order and public security; for courage, dedication and high achievements displayed during military service.[1] |
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Medal "For Valour In Service" |
№ 50 |
2001-01-24 |
Awarded to members of the Interior Ministry of the Russian Federation for excellent operational performance of duties; for active work in the protection of public order and combating crime; for courage, dedication and achievements displayed during service in the Interior Ministry.[2] |
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Medal "For Bravery in a Fire" |
№ 50 |
2001-01-24 |
Awarded to members of the Interior Ministry, the military forces of the Interior Ministry of Russia, employees of the State Fire Service and in some cases to other citizens of the Russian Federation for courage and dedication while extinguishing fires, rescuing people and saving property from fire; for leadership in leading efforts in fire fighting and rescuing people; for courage, determination and high professionalism as demonstrated in preventing an explosion or fire.[3] |
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Medal "For Explosives Disposal" |
№ 466 |
2005-06-11 |
Awarded for dedication, bravery and courage in detecting and neutralising (destroying) explosive devices on the ground; for organising and managing activities aimed at detecting and neutralizing explosive devices on the ground. In some cases awarded to citizens for assisting employees of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation or the military forces of the Interior Ministry in carrying out their tasks to detect and neutralize explosive devices on the ground[4] |
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Medal "For Merits in Aviation" |
№ 970 |
2008-11-11 |
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Medal "For Combat Cooperation" |
№ 50 |
2001-01-24 |
Awarded to members of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation, the military forces of the Interior Ministry of Russia for services in strengthening the Brotherhood of Arms and military cooperation, and in some cases to other citizens of the Russian Federation or foreign citizens for assisting in the performance of the tasks assigned to the ministry.[6] |
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Medal "For Excellence In Criminal Investigation In The Saint Petersburg And Leningrad District" |
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Medal "45 Years of Criminal Investigations in the North-West (Saint Petersburg And Leningrad) District" |
2008 |
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Medal "For Merits in Financial and Economic Activities" |
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Medal "For Merits in Management Activities" |
№ 355 |
2008-04-21 |
Awarded to employees of the ministry, soldiers and officers of Interior Troops, with at least 15 years of managerial service in the MVD, who have special merit in the development of system-wide or generic ministerial document management, by objectives or conceptual nature, for the effective management of divisions within the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in the implementation of a set of management functions.[7] |
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Medal "For Merits in Management Activities" |
№ 355 |
2008-04-21 |
Awarded to employees of the ministry, soldiers and officers of Interior Troops, with at least 10 years of managerial service in the MVD, who have made a significant contribution in the introduction and development of new and emerging technologies in management of the Interior Ministry, in establishing science based technologies in combating crime and facing new criminal threats, in the formation of concepts and in defining required reforms in police and Interior forces, in the development of effective mechanisms for the implementation of advanced forms and methods of successfully carrying out operational and combat tasks, in improving the management of subordinate units of internal affairs bodies and internal troops of Russia.[8] |
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Medal "For Merits in Management Activities" |
№ 355 |
2008-04-21 |
Awarded to employees of the ministry, soldiers and officers of Interior Troops, with at least 5 years of managerial service in the MVD who have distinguished themselves in the introduction of new science-based managerial approaches for internal affairs agencies and offices, for the preparation of other documents used in of crime fighting, for the development of socially significant predictive and analytical papers, complex research problems on crime and crime fighting, in laying the groundwork for inter-agency cooperation and other documents that define the format of multilateral cooperation, for optimizing system goals and objectives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia on the scale of major public policies, strengthening institutional foundations and prestige of internal units in Russia, for the effective organization of work of internal affairs bodies and units of the Interior Ministry of Russia, for professional excellence and high personal achievements.[9] |
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Medal "For the Promotion of Interior Troops" |
№ 347 |
2009-05-06 |
Awarded to recognise the citizens of the Russian Federation and foreign nationals who promote the work carried out by the armed forces of the Interior Ministry of Russia and assist in fulfilling the responsibilities and combat assignments entrusted to the service.[10] |
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Medal "90 years of the Moscow Criminal Investigation Department" |
2008 |
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Medal "70 Years of Division Of Traffic Control-State Auto-mobile Inspectorate-State Inspectorate Of Road Safety" |
2006 |
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Medal "70 Years of the Economic Security Units of the MVD of Russia" |
№ 140 |
2007-02-07 |
Awarded to personnel of the economic security staff of the Interior Ministry of the Russian Federation for achievements in operational performance and management; to civil servants and employees for faultless service and/or the promotion of the units of economic security; citizens and foreign nationals who provide substantial assistance to units of the economic security of the MVD in the implementation of their tasks.[11] |
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Medal "90 Years of the Personnel Office MVD of Russia" |
2008 |
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Medal "90 Years of Criminal Investigation" |
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Medal "200 Years of the Ministry of Internal Affairs |
№ 542 |
2002-06-05 |
Awarded to military and civilian personnel or former officers or civilian personnel of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation who served faultlessly for 20 years or more. |
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Medal 80 Years of North-Western Transport |
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Medal "90 Years Of Military Staff Departments Of The Ministry Of Internal Affairs" |
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Medal "100 Years of Dactyloscopic Research In Russia" |
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Medal "85 Years of Police Patrols and Sentry Services" |
2008 |
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Medal "90 Years of the Russian Militia" |
2007 |
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Medal "90 Years of the Information Service" |
2008 |
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Medal "15 Years Of Special Rapid Response Unit-Special Purpose Police Detachment "Lynx" Of The Ministry Of Internal Affairs." |
2007 |
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Medal "100 Years Of Cinological Units Of The MVD Of Russia" |
№ 347 |
2009-05-06 |
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Medal "Veteran of the MVD" |
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Medal "For Distinction In Service" |
№ 641 |
2002-07-05 |
Awarded to personnel of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation for 20 years of good service.[13] |
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Medal "For Distinction In Service" |
№ 641 |
2002-07-05 |
Awarded to personnel of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation for 15 years of good service.[14] |
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Medal "For Distinction In Service" |
№ 641 |
2002-07-05 |
Awarded to personnel of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation for 10 years of good service.[15] |
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Chest Badge |
№ 772 |
1998-11-07 |
Awarded to officers and other ranks of bodies of Internal Affairs and servicemen of internal troops who have served in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for 10 years or more, for efficient work organisation and high performance indicators while serving in internal affairs agencies, formations and units of internal troops, for exemplary performance in service in carrying out military duties and for displaying initiative, courage and dedication. |
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Chest Badge |
№ 28 |
1995-01-27 |
Awarded the soldiers of the Interior Ministry of Russia for initiative, diligence and distinction displayed in the discharge of official duties. |
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Chest Badge |
№ 28 |
1995-01-27 |
Awarded the soldiers of the Interior Ministry of Russia for initiative, diligence and distinction displayed in the discharge of official duties. |
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Chest Badge |
№ 633 |
2000-06-14 |
Awarded to employees of the Interior Ministry who have worked continuously in the same service for at least five years: for courage and dedication shown during the performance of duties; for achieving high personal performance indicators, for improvement of professional skills; for the development and introduction of new working methods enhancing the effectiveness of ministerial agencies; for active cooperation with other services of Internal Affairs which contributes to strengthening the protection of public order and strengthening crime fighting. |
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Chest Badge "For Distinction" of non-departmental security of the MVD |
№ 574 |
1999-08-02 |
Awarded to officers and employees of non-departmental security units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs who have served in the ministry for at least 15 years, for achieving high operational and managerial standards of performance in the protection of business and individual property, in the protection of public order, for personal initiative and perseverance in the line of duty. Also awarded to employees of other entities of the MVD, as well as citizens for their active assistance in the development and improvement of non-departmental security, enhancing the credibility and image of the service, for dedication and courage in combating crime, apprehending criminals, or that have made a great contribution to the development of the service. |
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Chest Badge |
№ 50 |
1997-01-25 |
Awarded to employees of the State Automotive Inspection department (GAI) who have served in the ministry for at least 15 years with at least 5 years with the GAI, for achieving high performance indicators in enforcing preventive measures aimed at reducing the severity of road - traffic injuries, or in the suppression of offences to road safety. May also be awarded honorarily to representatives of other ministries, departments, enterprises, organizations and institutions for their active participation in the aforementioned activities. |
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Chest Badge |
№ 50 |
1997-01-25 |
Awarded to employees of the State Automotive Inspection department (GAI) who have served in the ministry for at least 10 years with at least 5 years with the GAI, for achieving high performance indicators in enforcing preventive measures aimed at reducing the severity of road - traffic injuries, or in the suppression of offences to road safety. May also be awarded honorarily to representatives of other ministries, departments, enterprises, organizations and institutions for their active participation in the aforementioned activities. |
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Chest Badge |
№ 333 |
2000-03-31 |
Awarded to servicemen and officers of the Interior Troops of Russia, for faithful execution of combat duties and fighting for the rule of law, combating crime and terrorism, conducting counter-terrorism operations in the North Caucasus region; to members of the bodies of Internal Affairs and internal security forces, other employees of the MVD, for taking part in law enforcement activities and public safety in combat areas. |
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Chest Badge |
№ 633 |
2000-06-14 |
Awarded after at least five years of service in the criminal police for courage and dedication shown during the performance of duty; for achieving high personal standards, for improvement of professional skills in preventing and solving crimes or capturing wanted criminals; for the development and introduction of new crime fighting techniques, enhancing the effectiveness of the criminal police service, for initiative and resourcefulness; for active cooperation with other services of the Ministry of Internal Affairs which contributes to strengthening the protection of public order and crime fighting. |
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Chest Badge |
№ 633 |
2000-06-14 |
Awarded to district police inspectors and senior inspectors of police precincts who have attained the highest results in the discharge of their duties and have occupied their positions for at least five years. |
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Chest Badge |
№ 633 |
2000-06-14 |
Awarded to members of police patrol services who have worked continuously in the patrol service for not less than five years: for high personal achievements in operational performance, for improving professional skills in the prevention, detection and solving of crimes and the arrest of wanted criminals; for the development and introduction of new working methods enhancing the effectiveness of the patrol service, for initiative and resourcefulness; for active cooperation with other bodies of the MVD contributing to the enhancement of public order and strengthening the fight against crime. |
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Chest Badge |
№ 633 |
2000-06-14 |
Awarded to members of the State Fire Service, the military, fire service and fire prevention services of other ministries, departments and organisations, members of voluntary fire units, who have served in that capacity for at least five years: for dedication and exemplary work in fire-fighting, in accident and disaster relief, during natural disasters, in rescues, in the protection of public and private property from fire; for active and fruitful work in promoting fire security; for excellence in design and implementation of advanced fire fighting equipment and techniques; for active assistance in the activities of the State Fire Service. |
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Chest Badge |
№ 633 |
2000-06-14 |
Awarded to staff members of the Juvenile Division and temporary isolation institutions for juvenile offenders who have attained the highest results in the discharge of their duties and have worked in their positions for at least five years. |
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Chest Badge |
№ 633 |
2000-06-14 |
Awarded to members of police special units who have attained the highest results in the performance of their duties and worked in special intervention units for at least five years. |
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Chest Badge |
№ 633 |
2000-06-14 |
Awarded to middle, senior and top management officials of the investigative apparatus of the ministry who have been in post for a minimum of five continuous years: for courage and dedication displayed during the performance of duty; for achieving high personal performance indicators, for improvement of professional skills; for the development and introduction of new working methods to enhance effectiveness of the investigative apparatus; for active cooperation with other MVD agencies which contributes to the fight against crime. |
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Chest Badge |
№ 633 |
2000-06-14 |
Awarded to middle and senior management officials of investigative units who continuously worked in the Interior Ministry for at least five years: for courage and dedication displayed in the performance of official duties; for achieving high personal operational performance indicators, for improving professional skills; for the development and introduction of new working methods, for enhancing the effectiveness of investigative units; for active cooperation with other agencies and bodies of the Interior Ministry contributing to strengthening the fight against crime. |
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Chest Badge |
№ 633 |
2000-06-14 |
Awarded to the militia rank and file, junior command personnel of the militia, cadets and students of educational institutions of the MVD of Russia conducting police training, for achieving high standards in public order and crime fighting, for improving their professional qualifications, for courage, resourcefulness and initiative in the performance of duty, and who served in the police for at least three years. |
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Chest Badge |
№ 633 |
2000-06-14 |
Awarded to the rank and file, junior command personnel, employees of the State Fire Service, cadets and students of educational institutions of the MVD of Russia, conducting training for the SFS, as well as employees of fire services of other ministries, departments and organisations, members of voluntary fire units, in position for no less than three years, which have achieved high standards in fire prevention and fire-fighting, in raising their professional qualifications, for bold and decisive action demonstrated in the performance of duty. |
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Chest Badge |
№ 707 |
2002-07-25 |
Awarded to officers and employees of internal affairs, military and civilian personnel of internal security forces and federal public servants for faithful performance regardless of length of service (work); to former employees of internal affairs or veterans of military internal forces who impeccably served in bodies of internal affairs or in the Internal Troops of Russia and had previously received awards from institutions or organs of the criminal police, correctional system, state fire service, federal bodies of the tax police, Customs Service of the Russian Federation and other federal bodies with executive powers who provide for military service; to citizens who have rendered assistance in the tasks entrusted to the MVD of Russia. |
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Chest Badge |
№ 633 |
2000-06-14 |
Awarded to citizens of Russia and other friendly countries for assistance in the implementation of specific activities for the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.[16] |
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Chest Badge |
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Medal "For Service" |
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Medal "For Service" |
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Medal "For Diligence" |
№ 456 |
2007-12-12 |
Awarded to officers of the various bodies of the MVD assigned to the FMS of Russia and the civil servants of the Federal Immigration Service for high work performance, achievements in the development of the FMS of Russia, the protection of the rights and interests of citizens, individual initiative, and innovation.[17] |
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Medal "For Faithful Service" |
№ 104 |
2007-05-10 |
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Medal "For Merits" |
№ 104 |
2007-05-10 |
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Medal "For Special Merits" |
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