Updated: 7 December, 2009
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Awards and decorations of the Russian Federation answers.com |
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List
of Orders, Decorations and Medals Very comprehensive listing |
Kosovo
Raid Medal - The
Russian Federation Raid on Kosovo Medal reads, Bosnia - Kosovo on
the
obverse and Service at
March-Broska
12 June 1999 with aserial number on
the reverse. (Ref: Ed Emering) New images have been added with the proper
ribbon. The Medal is awarded in 2 classes (Ref: Yuri Yashnev)
Order of People's Friendship - This is the transitional version of the Order of People's Friendship, which was only awarded between 1992 and 1994. In 1994, the modern Order of Friendship was established. This transitional version is missing the letters "USSR" and the "USSR" coat-of-arms have been replaced by that of the "RSFSR" coat-of-arms. (Ref: Yuri Yashnev)
Order of Courage - Awarded to those who risk their lives to aid others, whether in war, fire, or natural disaster. It is made of silver and is serial numbered on the reverse, lower arm of the cross. Reverse of the Order of Courage. (Ref: Ed Emering)
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Order of Honour (Orden Potsheta) Established by decree on 2 March, 1994 by President Yeltsyn and comes in one class only. The order is conferred for merit in the field of economy, art and science, culture, charity and social activity. It is equivalent to the Soviet order "Badge of Honor." (Image courtesy of Yuri Yashnev and information from Lukasz Gaszewski) |
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Order of Military Merit Established on March 2, 1994 by decree and conferred to the military after at least ten year service, for distinguished and exemplary service, and good preparedness of the armed forces, as well as for acts of valor and strengthening of brotherhood in arms between the Russian Army and other armies. Comes in only one class. It roughly corresponds to the Soviet Order of the Red Banner. (Image courtesy of Yuri Yashnev and information from Lukasz Gaszewski)
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Thirteen
decorations awarded to Kursk widows and relatives
(Order of Courage)
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An Operation to lift the Nuclear Submarine Kursk
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Medal "In Memory of Lifting of "Kursk" This is an un-official medal. There were actually two of these un-official medals instituted. An image of the second un-official medal, Medal of Participant in the Lifting of "Kursk" has been provided by Yuri Yashnev (Oct 02) |
Medals, vodka for men who saved 99 Russians The South African Air Force crew who assisted in the Antarctic rescue mission of scientists trapped on the Magdalena Oldendorff in June last year were honoured by the Russian ambassador on Thursday - the first South African service officers to receive medals from that nation. Eight crew members of the two Oryx helicopters and SA Agulhas captain Kevin Tate were decorated at a ceremony at the Air Force Base Ysterplaat. The medal, for the rescue of life, was first awarded in the 19th century. Independent Online, South Africa - 14 Feb 2003
Russian govt honours SA rescuers - Dispatch Online
Russian government honours South Africans - SABC News (See Related Links for details)
Medals for Kursk recovery Brits Three Britons who helped to recover the doomed Russian submarine Kursk from the seabed were honoured. Project manager Malcolm Dailey, diving manager Raymond Wallace and support vessel skipper Alexander Macleod were presented with Orders of Friendship of the Russian Federation.Glasgow Daily Record, UK - 25 Feb 2003
North sea captain wins top honour ICNewcastle, UK - 26 Feb 2003
Medal of Chechnya established (no further information available)
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President Putin Instititues Medal "For Contribution to Taking the all-Russian Census" The medal is instituted "for the purpose of rewarding people who contributed greatly to preparing and carrying out the 2002 All-Russian census." It is a common practice in the Russian awarding experience to mark the most important events in the life of the country by instituting medals. The history of the medal instituted by the President dates back to November 21st, 1896, when a medal "For work in the First General Census" was instituted. People who voluntarily assumed the responsibility of census takers, as well as those who supervised or carried out the census were awarded with this medal. (Oct 02)
Yeltsin awards medals to beleaguered Mir crews - Apr. 10, 1998 (CNN)
Defence Ministry financier sentenced to five years for abuse of ... The Moscow garrison military court has sentenced the former head of the Russian Defence Ministry's main military budget and finance directorate, Georgy Oleinik, to five years in prison, having found him guilty of abuse of office. The court also stripped Georgy Oleinik of his rank as a colonel-general, his honorary title as "a merited economist", and his state awards - his "Order for Services to the Motherland", third class, and his "Medal for Services to the Fatherland", second class. Gateway 2 Russia, Russia 25 Jul 03
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Expedition Emergency Rescue Detachment diving helmet medal - Medal is gold in colour, 1.4" in diameter. Total size 3.5 inches. Obverse has in Russian "Valour, Courage, Honour, 1992-2002" and the reverse contains: "328 Expedition Emergency Rescue Detachment VMF RF, 10 Years". Does anyone know if this is an official award or one of those "un-official commemorative medal". |
US pianist receives Russian honour President Vladimir Putin has awarded acclaimed US pianist Van Cliburn with an Order of Friendship, and thanked him for dedicating a charity concert to the victims of recent terrorist attacks in Russia. "This is a token of recognition of your personal contribution to the Russian-American cultural relations and of your merits in strengthening mutual trust and understanding between our two peoples," Putin told Cliburn. news.ninemsn.com 21 Sep 04
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60 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War This
medal was established on February 28, 2004 by the President of the
Russian Federation. It is awarded to former servicemen and women of the
Red Army, who participated in the war, to members of partisan groups
fighting against Nazis, to workers who completed at least 6 month of
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North Korean leader gets World War II medal from Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin has awarded North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il a medal marking the end of World War II. Kim received the medal in person "commemorating the 60th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War" channelnewsasia.com 9 Mar 05
Chinese veterans get Russian medals Four silver-haired Chinese veterans two men and two women received medals from the Russian Government yesterday for their help defending the former Soviet Union against the Nazis between 1941 and 1945. All four veterans served with the No 88 Brigade of the Soviet Union Red army. The brigade was made up of soldiers from Korea, the Soviet Union and China. The medal awarded to the four veterans bears the image of the Kremlin, while on the other side is the date of the 60th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. chinadaily.com.cn 3 Jun 05
Sekeramayi, Defence Chiefs Receive Russian Medals The Russian Federation conferred commemorative medals on Defence Minister Dr Sydney Sekeramayi and Zimbabwe Defence Forces chiefs in appreciation of the strong military ties between the two countries. Russian Ambassador Mr Oleg Scherbak conferred the medals on the occasion to mark the 60th anniversary of the Russian defeat of the German Nazi army during the Second World War. Apart from Dr Sekeramayi, those who were conferred with the medals were the Secretary for Defence Mr Trust Maposa, Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces General Constantine Chiwenga, Zimbabwe National Army Commander Lieutenant General Phillip Sibanda and Air Force of Zimbabwe Commander Air Marshal Perence Shiri. allafrica.com 10 Jun 05
Putin Establishes Medal Dedicated to Kazan's 1000th Anniversary Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree establishing a new medal dedicated to the 1000th anniversary of Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, a Russian constituent republic in the Volga Area. The brass medal is 32mm in diameter and carries an image of the Kazan Kremlin on one side. Inscribed on the rim are the words: "In memory of the 1000th anniversary of Kazan." The medals will be given to a number of Tatarstan's residents and are to be worn on the left breast. en.rian.ru 1 Jul 05
Dlamini Zuma to Receive Highest Russian Honour South African Foreign Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has been honoured by the Russian Federation. Minister Dlamini Zuma will be bestowed with the Peter the Great Order: First Class "for outstanding achievements in her endeavours to strengthen security, peace and friendship between Russia and South Africa. The honour is also in recognition of her personal input to the development of bilateral relations between the two countries. allafrica.com 11 Jul 05
Twelve Americans awarded Russian Medals Twelve U.S. citizens received medals from the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry for aiding in the aftermath of the terrorist attack in Beslan. "I want to give these medals with Russia's gratitude for the American counterparts' aid to Beslan victims," Russian Deputy Emergency Situations Minister Yury Vorobyov said at a session of a Russian-U.S. committee near St. Petersburg. Medals For Humanitarian Assistance were given to U.S. Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Emergency Preparedness and Response Michael D. Brown, American Red Cross President and CEO Marsha Evans and other representatives from the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. journalists and teachers. en.rian.ru 22 Jul 05
Ambassador to Russia Awarded Medal The Angolan Ambassador to the Russian Federation, retired Gen. Roberto Leal Monteiro "Ngongo" was awarded a medal in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the victory of the Russian people over the nazi fascism in the second world war. The reward was granted by the Russian Committee of War Veterans and Military Service at the opening of the 4th edition of of Summer Festival of the Angolan Community in Russia and in other Community of Independet States (CIS). allafrica.com 20 Jul 05
Kremlin to honour sub heroes The Scots-based rescuers of a Russian mini-submarine crew are to be officially honoured by the Kremlin despite fears of British red tape scuppering the plan. Russian ministers are planning to fly them to Moscow for a ceremony which is expected to involve President Vladimir Putin, who will personally pin medals to their chests and pass on the thanks of his nation. The plans were held up by worries at the Ministry of Defence in the UK about the protocols of accepting medals from a foreign country, an issue which is governed by strict and complex rules which normally forbid Britons from wearing non-UK medals. scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com 28 Aug 05
Le politologue américain Vadim Medish s'est vu décerner un ordre russe Historian Vadim Medish has been awarded the Order of Friendship for his contributions to Soviet-American relations. Story in french. fr.rian.ru 31 Aug 05
Russian president grants Syrian expatriate friendship medal President Vladimir Putin of Russia granted the Syrian expatriate and Deputy Prime Minister of Chechen Republic, Ziyad Sabsabi, the First-Class Friendship Medal in appreciation for his efforts in boosting Russian relations with Syria and with the Arab region. The First-Class Friendship Medal is one of the highest medals in Russia. It is usually accorded to important personalities who offer very important services. arabicnews.com 8 Sep 05
Putin appoints new Navy Chief The Russian president has also signed decrees awarding decorations to Russian and foreign seamen, the Kremlin press service said. The AS-28 crewmembers were awarded Orders of Valor. Foreign rescuers, including five British, one Japanese, and two U.S. seamen, were also presented with awards. en.rian.ru 5 Sep 05
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President Putin presents medals to British submersible rescue team Commander Ian Riches of the Royal Navy, leader of the Submarine rescue team and Stuart Gold and Peter Nuttall of James Fisher Rumic Ltd, operators of the remotely operated vessel instrumental in the rescue, were awarded the Order for Maritime Services for their part in the dramatic rescue on Friday 5 August 2005. President Putin also awarded the Order of Friendship to Captain Jonathan Holloway, the British Naval Attache in Moscow and Sqn Ldr Keith Hewitt, the RAF C17 aircraft Captain who flew the rescue mission out. Both men were crucial in getting the rescue team to the stricken Russian crew in time. shephard.co.uk 5 Oct 05 |
Dead and buried war hero claims medal 60 years on It was only by chance that Georgy Ponomarev found out he was dead. There had been rumours. Talk of his name on a war memorial on a faraway hilltop. But it was not until the 81-year-old's friend was awarded a 60th anniversary medal this year - for liberating Ukraine from Nazi occupation during the Second World War - that the truth came out. Georgy, a former Red Army infantryman from the southern Russian city of Stavropol, fancied a medal too for his part in pushing the 'Hitlerovtsi' out. Yet when he called the Ukrainian military commissariat, the official said: 'You can't have it. You died in 1943.' Only now has Georgy been able to get a court decision proving he is very much alive. Next week he will get his medal. observer.guardian.co.uk 6 Nov 05
Controverse autour d'une médaille décernée au chef du SPD Controversy has erupted over the awarding of the medal of "l'Ordre de Pierre le Grand" (Order of Peter the Great) to Matthias Platzeck. The medal was awarded by l'"Académie pour la sécurité, la défense et l'ordre intérieur" in Moscow, which is know to be closely linked to the Russian Secret Service. Article in french. swissinfo.org 14 Nov 05
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For Belief and Fidelity Image by W.D. Grissom |
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Participant in Anti-Terrorist Battle Ops in Caucasus Image by W.D. Grissom |
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Russia’s
Putin Awards Order of Honor to Abramovich Russian
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The second day of Vladimir Putin's official visit to Hungary contained various cultural events One more cultural event involved awarding Pushkin medals to Hungarian scientists and artists. This award honours contributions in the fields of culture, education, the humanities, literature, and art and recognizes important contributions to studying and preserving cultural heritage, mutually enriching nations and nationalities, and bringing them closer together. Vladimir Putin personally awarded the Pushkin Medal to the general secretary of the Hungarian Association of Teachers of Russian Language and Literature Istvan Bakon, professor in the Finno-Ugric department at Budapest University Peter Domokos, director of the Budapest Circus Istvan Kristof, deputy of the Hungarian National Assembly Gabor Labod, film director and professor at the Budapest School of Theatre Art and Cinematography Istvan Szabo, head of the centre of Russian philology at Budapest University Dula Svak, and managing director of Russian language and literature at the faculty of arts at Debrecen University Zoltan Hainad. president.kremlin.ru 1 Mar 06 Note: This is in fact a medallion See link for images.
Russia Recognizes Two U.S. Officers for Help in Sub Rescue Underneath a portrait of Czar Peter the Great, the Russian Ambassador to the United States presented two U.S. officers with the Order of Friendship for their parts in rescuing submariners trapped underwater off the Kamchatka peninsula in August. Ambassador Yuri V. Ushakov presented the awards, the highest honor to non-Russian citizens, to Air Force Maj. Patrick Poon and Navy Lt. Cmdr. Steve Smith at the Russian Embassy here. Both men said it was due to the combined efforts of all on the team that seven Russian submariners survived their Priz AS-28 deep submergence submarine ordeal. news.navy.mil 1 Mar 06
Vietnam’s Friendship Medals presented to Russian citizens Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Nguyen Van Nganh handed over “Friendship Medals” awarded by the State President to eight Russian citizens, in recognition of their contributions to training Vietnamese officials and promoting friendly and cooperative ties between the two countries. These citizens, who are also members of the Russia-Viet Nam Friendship Association, had previously taken part in teaching Russian to hundreds of Vietnamese officials and students since 1954. nhandan.com.vn 8 Mar 06
Putin Pins Medal on a Spokesman The prestige of the PR executive in Russia reached new heights when President Vladimir Putin decorated Gazprom spokesman Sergei Kupriyanov with the Order of Honor. Putin awarded Kupriyanov the order "for career achievements and many years of honest work," according to the decree, which is posted on the Kremlin web site. themoscowtimes.com 5 Apr 06
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Chief Rabbi of Kemerovo Awarded Medal at Passover Celebration Jews in the west Siberian city of Kemerovo attended a festive Passover event arranged by the local Jewish National Cultural Autonomy. Chairman Igor Bondarenko voiced several congratulations messages, including one from Kemerovo Region’s Governor Tuleyev. The floor was passed to Yelena Stas from the Department of Culture for Relations with Religious Organizations. The official awarded Rabbi Dovid DeBresser, the Chief Rabbi of Kemerovo and a Chabad Lubavitch emissary, with the (Kemerovo) Governor’s Medal “For Faith and for Goodness”.fjc.ru 21 Apr 06 |
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Russian K-19 Crew Get Medals for Preventing Nuclear Disaster In memory of their sacrifice and valor, golden anniversary medals were awarded to Russian veteran sailors, who served in the 1960s on the famous nuclear-power submarine K-19. After lifting of the veil of secrecy, people today now know that 45 years ago humanity was on the edge of a catastrophic nuclear disaster, which had been prevented by the Russian submarine crew. The K19, the first Soviet submarine to carry ballistic missiles, was on its first training voyage in the neutral waters of the North Atlantic in July 1961, when its reactor cooling system sprang a leak, sending the core temperature soaring and threatened a meltdown. The captain and 139-man crew stayed on board to repair the system and to prevent a nuclear catastrophe, exposing themselves to severe radiation. Eight died within weeks, 12 died over the next two years and 20 suffered longer-term illnesses. Today K-19 crew is nominated for Nobel Peace Prize. In Soviet times the accident was placed on the list of secrecy, and the next crew of K-19 knew nothing about the tragedy. mosnews.com 6 Jul 06 |
President Vladimir Putin awarded President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Yury Osipov the Order for Services to the Fatherland, first degree President Vladimir Putin awarded President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Yury Osipov the Order for Services to the Fatherland, first degree. “You have devoted your life to science and to preserving the rich historic traditions and potential of the Russian Academy of Sciences”, the President wrote. “Your fundamental works and research in mechanics and mathematics are known throughout the entire world. I am sincerely happy to see that today you are in fine creative form, successfully combining fruitful research and organisational work, and devoting much time and attention to publishing, educational and public work. Your colleagues value you for your competence, truly limitless energy, for your devotion to your chosen cause and your attentive attitude to others.” president.kremlin.ru 7 Jul 06
Latvia to honor Boris Yeltsin Boris Yeltsin, Russia's first democratically elected president, will arrive in Latvia to receive an award. Protocol Chief Vladimir Shevchenko said Latvia's parliament has decided to award Yeltsin the country's highest honor, the Order of Three Stars first class. Yeltsin will meet with President Vaira Vike-Freiberga, as well as incumbent and former Latvian government officials, and will visit the country's ancient capital, Cesis, which is marking its 800th anniversary this year. en.rian.ru 21 Aug 06
Poutine a remis l'Ordre de l'Amitié au président angolais Russian President Vladimir Putin has awarded Angolan President José Eduardo Dos Santos the Order of Friendship for his personal contribution to friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Article in French. fr.rian.ru 31 Oct 06
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France Confers the Legion of Honour on a Russian Cellist The well-known Russian cellist Valentin Berlinsky has been favored with the highest award of France, the Order of the Legion of Honour, for his contribution into development of cultural collaboration of the two countries. Valentin Berlinsky (born 1925) is the head of the famous Borodin Quartet and its only member to have played in the quartet since its foundation. The music ensemble founded in 1945 is recorded in the Guinness Book as a long-liver. In different years the quartet included such famed musicians as Sviatoslav Richter, David Oistrakh, and Mstislav Rostropovich. russia-ic.com 27 Dec 06 |
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Russian Science Medal “Symbol of Science” Established Nonprofit partnership "Mir Nauki" (World of Science) has recently announced about establishing new Russian science award – "Symbol of Science" medal. This annual award will go to citizens of Russia and other countries, as well as Russian and international think-tanks for harmonious combination of rational, esthetic and ethic basis and creation and realization of ideal images of scientists and science either in scientific activities or popularizing science. "Symbol of Science" medals will be awarded in several nominations. Six medals go for "Scientist" category (among representatives of natural sciences, social sciences, research-on-research, semiotic studies, philosophy and application development), as well as one medal goes for each of following categories: "Man of art", "Mass-media person", "Statesman", "Businessman" and "Public man". Medals will be awarded according to the Steering Committee decision based upon preferential voting of Expert Council, which consists of leading experts in various fields – scientists, journalists and public figures. First award ceremony is scheduled for the Day of Russian Science usually celebrated on February 8 every year. russia-ic.com 26 Dec 06 |
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Seaman receives medal - 63 years late A World War Two British seaman is today the proud owner of a medal - sixty-three years late. William Bugg senior served on the Arctic convoys taking vital supplies to the Red Army. His son, William Bugg junior, 52, of Dales Road, said: “I saw an article in a national paper and chased it up on the internet. “Anyone who served on the convoys for more than sixth months received a medal. The Russian government wished to honour those who helped deliver equipment and food via the Arctic Ocean to Murmansk. Mr Bugg senior, 85, served on the HMS Orwell. The war veteran also served in Korea. eveningstar.co.uk 28 Dec 06 |
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Russian President Putin receives
Saudi Order - King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
decorating Russian President Vladimir Putin with the Order of King Abdulaziz.
rian.ru 12 Feb 07
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Petar Veliki Medal Awarded Rajko Kuzmanovic, president of the Republic of
Srpska, speaks after he received a High Russian medal "Petar Veliki" from the
National Community Public Appreciation Russian Federation.
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Order of Valour Presented Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, left, presents private Maxim Petrov with a medal (Order of Valour) at the Kremlin in Moscow, Thursday, March 5, 2009. Medvedev handed out state awards for national service in various disciplines to a few dozen people. news.yahoo.com 5 Mar 09 |
