State awards of the Russian Federation. The list of state awards, photos

Each state is trying to encourage their outstanding people who have achieved some success. Today we talk about the state awards of the Russian Federation.

Concept

The State award is usually the highest form of recognition human services to the state. It is given for military merit and for achievements in science, nation building, culture, education and upbringing, art, health and other spheres of life.

The state awards of the Russian Federation include the following:

• A special sign of distinction;
• Insignia;
• Order;
• Coin;
• High and honorary title.

Their merit as Russian citizens, and foreign and stateless persons.

The award ceremony is held:

• President of the Russian Federation;
• Heads of Federal bodies of state power;
• Head of civil service and personnel;
• Authorized assistants to the President;
• Ambassadors of Russia;
• Commanders and other persons.

They All act on behalf of the President.

Below we give the list of state awards and their brief description.

A special sign of distinction

Marks a particular distinction two:

1. Award Medal "gold Star" award awarded to Heroes of the Russian Federation.
2. Gold medal called "Hero of Labor".

First established on 20 March 1992. "Gold star" given to people for committing a heroic act, and for courage while in the public service.

The Second was established on 29 March 2013. The medal "Hero of Labor" is awarded to Russian citizens for achievement in any particular field of activity, which is aimed at the prosperity of the country and ensure its prosperity.

Order of Russia

In the list represented by sixteen orders of Russia. And the first will be referred to the Supreme state award of the Russian Federation - the order of St. Andrew the Apostle received by the citizens of Russia for outstanding achievements that contribute to the prosperity and glory of the Fatherland. Also this order, the President may award the heads and government leaders of other countries.

This symbol is worn on a special chain for orders or shoulder belts passing through the right shoulder. When wearing the highest state awards of the Russian Federation a tape with her have above the rest.

The Order of St. George is recognized as the highest military award given to officers for the conduct of successful military operations that contribute to the protection of the Motherland.

He has four degrees (first degree - the highest), which are awarded sequentially. With the establishment of the award was March 20, 1992.

The Order "For merits before Fatherland" bestowed for outstanding achievements in any field of human activity. There is also a consistent four degrees, awarded by gradually. Military personnel receive this award by a sword.

The Order of St. Catherine was established in may 2012. It is awarded to people who have contributed to humanitarian, peacekeeping and charity activities, as well as contribute to the preservation of the cultural heritage of the country. The star of the order are under the star of the order "For merits before Fatherland".

The Order of Alexander Nevsky, established in 2010, is a civil award presented to the person for their conscientious service achieved during the performance of their duties, results and achievements in the economy and any other useful activities for the state.

Here follows the strictly military awards. These include the order:

• Suvorov (awarded to heads of different types of troops and commanders unions);
• Ushakov (award of the Russian Navy);
• Zhukov;
• Kutuzov (given to commanders of companies, battalions and military units);
• Nakhimov (goes to the officers of the Navy of Russia).

For the study, development and use of the World ocean in the interests of the state to citizens is awarded the order "For marine merits". Also important are the order of Friendship, Honor and "Parental glory".

Distinctions

The Cross of St. George, which is issued to military personnel for heroism and distinction in combat actions defending the Fatherland, as well as for fighting on the territory of other States. Has first through fourth degree.

"the blessing" - get the individuals who engaged in active charity andsocial activities and activities aimed at strengthening the family institution.

"For faultless service" - awarded to soldiers who contributed to the development of defence. Also, this badge is awarded civil servants.

Medals

One type of state awards are medals. Thus, the award medal "For merits before Fatherland" is awarded for substantial contributions to the development of a particular activity. Has only first and second degree and was established in March 1994.

Military awards include:

• Medal "For courage";
• Medal of A. V. Suvorov;
• Medal of Ushakov - awarded the Navy;

• The Zhukov medal, awarded to individuals serving in the red Army, the Navy, the NKVD, the members of the underground and partisans;
• Medal of Nesterov, which are the representatives of Russian aviation and air force.

Other award medals:

• Pushkin medal for his contribution to the development of art, culture, literature and humanitarian Sciences;
• "Defender of free Russia" - for democratic reforms, reforms and solution of various national problems;
• As well as award the medals "For the protection of public order," "rescue the perishing" and others.

Higher and honours

Also to the state awards of the Russian Federation considers of the highest and honorary titles. The highest rank two is the title of Hero of Russia and Hero of Labour. Respectively attached to them a special sign of distinction, as discussed above.

Honorary titles a lot more, there's the main list:

• Pilot-cosmonaut;
• Honored military pilot and military Navigator;
• People's artist and honored artist;
• Honored worker of the school;
• Distinguished inventor, and many other titles in each sector of activity.

Having Considered the state awards of the Russian Federation, we should say that every man who has achieved success that is worthy of the encouragement of the state.