The award system of the Russian Federation has varied and distinct origins. The first being pre-1917 orders of the Russian Empire 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.[1]
Non-Federal Russian Federation Awards can now be found on their own pages.
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Hero of the Russian Federation |
№ 2553-l |
1992-03-20 |
Awarded to those committing actions or deeds that involve conspicuous bravery while in the service of the state.[2] |
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Pilot-Cosmonaut of the Russian Federation |
№ 2555-l |
1992-03-20 |
Awarded to all cosmonauts who have flown for the Russian space programme. |
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Honoured Military Pilot of the Russian Federation |
№ 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. |
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Honoured Military Navigator of the Russian Federation |
№ 2555-l |
1992-03-20 |
Awarded for learning special and complicated flight technique and/or long period of flying planes without incident. |
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Decree/ |
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Order Of Saint Andrew The Apostle First-Called |
№ 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»).[3] |
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Order Of Saint George |
№ 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.[4] |
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Order of Saint George |
№ 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.[5] |
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Order of Saint George |
№ 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.[6] |
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Order of Saint George |
№ 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.[7] |
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Order "For Merit For The Fatherland" |
№ 442 |
1994-03-02 |
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.[8] |
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Order "For Merit For The Fatherland" |
№ 442 |
1994-03-02 |
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.[9] |
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Order "For Merit For The Fatherland" |
№ 442 |
1994-03-02 |
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.[10] |
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Order "For Merit For The Fatherland" |
№ 442 |
1994-03-02 |
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.[11] |
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Order of Zhukov |
№ 930 |
1994-05-09 |
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.[12] |
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Order of Courage |
№ 442 |
1994-03-02 |
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.[13] |
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Order "For Military Merit" |
№ 442 |
1994-03-02 |
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.[14] |
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Order "For Naval Merit" |
№ 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.[15] |
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Order Of Honour |
№ 442 |
1994-03-02 |
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.[16] |
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Order Of Friendship |
№ 442 |
1994-03-02 |
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.[17] |
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Order Of Suvorov |
№ 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.[18] |
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Order Of Ushakov |
№ 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.[19] |
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Order Of Kutuzov |
№ 1099 |
2010-07-09 |
Awarded to group and army commanders and their staffs for exceptional service in directing combat operations.[20] |
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Order Of Alexander Nevsky |
№ 1099 |
2010-07-09 |
Awarded to division, brigade, regiment, battalion, company, and platoon commanders for personal and skilful command of their units in action.[21] |
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Order Of Nakhimov |
№ 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.[22] |
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Order of Parental Glory |
№ 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.[23] |
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Badge of Distinction |
№ 2557-l |
1992-03-20 |
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.[24] |
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Badge of Distinction |
№ 2557-l |
1992-03-20 |
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.[25] |
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Badge of Distinction |
№ 2557-l |
1992-03-20 |
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.[26] |
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Badge of Distinction |
№ 2557-l |
1992-03-20 |
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.[27] |
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Badge of Distinction |
№ 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.[28] |
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Badge of Distinction |
№ 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.[29] |
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Badge of Distinction |
№ 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.[30] |
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Badge of Distinction |
№ 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.[31] |
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Badge of Distinction |
№ 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.[32] |
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Medal of the Order "For Merits to the Fatherland" |
№ 442 |
1994-03-02 |
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.[33] |
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Medal of the Order "For Merits to the Fatherland" |
№ 442 |
1994-03-02 |
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.[34] |
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Medal of the Order "For Merits to the Fatherland" |
№ 442 |
1994-03-02 |
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.[35] |
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Medal of the Order "For Merits to the Fatherland" |
№ 442 |
1994-03-02 |
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.[36] |
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Medal "For Courage" |
№ 442 |
1994-03-02 |
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.[37] |
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"Defender of Free Russia" Medal |
№ 3183-1 |
1992-07-02 |
Conferred to the people who supported the democratic rule during the attempted coup d'état of August 19–21, 1991; in particular to those who defended the Russian parliament at that time. And since then for achievements in implementing democratic reforms, economic and political reforms, in strengthening Russian statehood.[38] |
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Medal "For Life Saving" |
№ 442 |
1994-03-02 |
Awarded to citizens for saving lives during natural disasters, floods, while fire-fighting and in other life threatening circumstances.[39] |
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Medal of Suvorov |
№ 442 |
1994-03-02 |
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.[40] |
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Medal of Ushakov |
№ 442 |
1994-03-02 |
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.[41] |
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Medal of Nesterov |
№ 442 |
1994-03-02 |
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.[42] |
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Medal "For Distinction In Protection Of The State Frontiers" |
№ 442 |
1994-03-02 |
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.[43] |
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Medal "For Distinction In Protection Of Public Order" |
№ 442 |
1994-03-02 |
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.[44] |
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Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" |
№ 2424-1 |
1992-03-02 |
Awarded to all military personnel for Distinguished Service.[45] |
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Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" |
№ 2424-1 |
1992-03-02 |
Awarded to all military personnel for Distinguished Service.[46] |
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Medal of Zhukov |
№ 930 |
1994-05-09 |
Awarded to veterans of the Red Army, Navy, NKVD troops, guerrillas and the underground 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.[47] |
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Medal of Pushkin |
№ 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.[48] |
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Medal "For Merits in the All-Russia Census" |
№ 1151 |
2002-10-14 |
Awarded to citizens who made a significant contribution in the preparation and holding of the All-Russian population census.[49] |
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Medal "For Work In Agriculture" |
№ 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.[50] |
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Medal "For the Development of Railways" |
№ 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.[51] |
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Medal "For Merits In The Exploration Of Space" |
№ 1099 |
2010-09-07 |
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Medal Of The Order Of Paternal Glory |
№ 1099 |
2010-09-07 |
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Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945" |
№ 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, 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. |
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Jubilee Medal "60 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945" |
№ 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, 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. |
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Jubilee Medal "65 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945" |
№ 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. |
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Jubilee Medal "300 Years of the Russian Navy" |
№ 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. |
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Medal "In Memory of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow" |
№ 132 |
1997-02-26 |
Awarded to participants in the defence of Moscow 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. |
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Jubilee Medal "100 Years of the Trans-Siberian Railway" |
№ 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. |
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Medal "In Memory of the 300th Anniversary of Saint Petersburg" |
№ 210 |
2003-02-19 |
Awarded to participants of the wartime defence of Leningrad, 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 |
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Medal "In Memory of the 1000th Anniversary of Kazan" |
№ 762 |
2005-07-30 |
Awarded to Kazan 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 for at least six months or that were awarded orders and medals of the Soviet Union 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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