|
Awards and decorations of the Soviet Union are decorations from the Former USSR that recognised achievements and personal accomplishments, both military and civilian. All the awards, decorations, and orders were discontinued on 8 December 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Many of the awards were simply replaced in the Russian Federation, such as the transition of Hero of the Soviet Union to Hero of the Russian Federation. A wide range of Soviet awards and decorations cover the extensive and diverse period of history from 1917 to 1991. In times of armed conflict a civilian is any person who is not a combatant. ...
The rise of Gorbachev Although reform stalled between 1964–1982, the generational shift gave new momentum for reform. ...
Hero of the Soviet Union (Russian: Герой СоветÑкого Союза, Geroy Sovyetskovo Soyuza) was the highest honorary title and the superior degree of distinction of the Soviet Union. ...
Obverse of the Gold Star medal Hero of the Russian Federation (Russian: ) is the highest honorary title that can be bestowed on a citizen by the Russian Federation. ...
Highest Awards | Badge And Ribbon | Name (English/Russian/Translit) | Creation Date | Description | Number Awarded |
| The Order of Victory
Орден Победы
Orden Pobedy The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Volapuk encoding. ...
Image File history File links OrderOfVictory. ...
Order of Victory Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Order of Victory User:Zscout370/Images Ribbon bar Soviet military awards and decorations Categories: User-created public domain images ...
The Order of Victory (Russian: Орден Победы) was the highest military decoration in the Soviet Union, and one of the rarest orders in the world. ...
| November 8, 1943 | The Order of Victory was the highest military decoration in the Soviet Armed Forces and one of the rarest in the world due to the lack of recipients. It was established on November 8, 1943 and awarded to only Generals and Marshals for "successful operation within the framework of one or several fronts resulting in a radical change of the situation in favour of the Red Army". Made of platinum, rubies, and 150 diamonds, the sheer value of the order was considerable. | 20 | | | Hero of the Soviet Union
Герой Советского Союза
Geroy Sovetskovo Soyuza November 8 is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 53 days remaining. ...
1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1943 calendar). ...
The Order of Victory (Russian: Орден Победы) was the highest military decoration in the Soviet Union, and one of the rarest orders in the world. ...
November 8 is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 53 days remaining. ...
1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1943 calendar). ...
General Name, Symbol, Number platinum, Pt, 78 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 10, 6, d Appearance grayish white Atomic mass 195. ...
This article is about the gemstone. ...
Image File history File links Golden Star medal of the Hero of the USSR. Source http://awards-su. ...
| April 16, 1934 | Hero of the Soviet Union is another high award and the highest honourary title that could be given to both civilians and soldiers for accomplishments in promoting peace, promoting socialism, protecting the motherland, or a heroic act to help others. | c12,500 | | | Hero Of Socialist Labour
Герой Социалистического Труда
Geroy Sotsialisticheskogo Truda April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (107th in leap years). ...
1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ...
Hero of the Soviet Union (Russian: Герой СоветÑкого Союза, Geroy Sovyetskovo Soyuza) was the highest honorary title and the superior degree of distinction of the Soviet Union. ...
hero of socialist labour This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ...
| December 27, 1938 | Given to workers for improving production and efficiency. | 19,000 |
| The Order Of Lenin
Орден Ленина
Orden Lenina December 27 is the 361st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (362nd in leap years). ...
Year 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...
Image File history File links Order of Lenin badge From http://communis. ...
Image File history File links Ribbon bar for the Soviet decoration Order of Lenin. ...
| April 6, 1930 | Given to both civilians and soldiers for outstanding service to the motherland in defence, strengthening peace and strengthening labour. From 1930-1934 made of silver, 1934-1936 made of gold and from 1936-1991 made of platinum. | c400,000 | April 6 is the 96th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (97th in leap years). ...
Year 1930 (MCMXXX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link is to a full 1930 calendar). ...
Military Orders | Badge And Ribbon | Name (English/Russian/Translit) | Creation Date | Description | Number Awarded |
| Order of the Red Banner
Орден Крaсного Знамени
Orden Krasnogo Znameni The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Volapuk encoding. ...
File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Image File history File links Ribbon bar for the Soviet decoration Order of the Red Banner. ...
The Soviet government of Russia established the Order of the Battle Red Banner, better-known as the Order of the Red Banner (in Russian: Орден КрaÑного Знамени Orden Krasnogo Znameni) on September 16, 1918 during the Russian Civil War. ...
| September 16, 1918 | The Order of the Red Banner recognised military deeds. Before the establishment of the Order of Lenin, the Order of the Red Banner functioned as the highest (and practically the only) military order of the USSR. Practically all well-known Soviet commanders became Cavaliers of the Order of the Red Banner. | 580,000 |
| Order of Suvorov (1st Class)
Орден Суворова первой степени
Orden Suvorova pervoy stepeni September 16 is the 259th day of the year (260th in leap years). ...
The Order of Lenin (ru: Орден Ленина), named after the leader of the Russian Revolution, was the second highest national order of the Soviet Union (Highest was the Order of Victory). ...
Order of Suvorov 1st class The 1st Class medal consists of a 55mm solid platinum star with a 30mm platinum medallion in the center with the bust of Aleksandr Suvorov in solid gold over a gold wreath of leaves surronded by inscription Alexander Suvorov in gold Cyrillic letters. ...
Order of Suvorov ribbon, class one File links The following pages link to this file: Order of Suvorov User:Zscout370/Images Awards and decorations of the Soviet Union Ribbons of Soviet Union Decorations Categories: Pre-1973 Soviet Union images ...
The Order of Suvorov (Russian Орден Суворова) is a Soviet award, named after Aleksandr Suvorov, was established on July 29, 1942 (during World War II) by a Decision of the Presidium of Supreme Soviet of the USSR. The medal was created to award army personnel for exceptional duty in combat operations. ...
| July 29, 1942 | The 1st class order is awarded to army commanders for exceptional direction of combat operations. | 391 |
| Order of Suvorov (2nd Class)
Орден Суворова второй степени
Orden Suvorova vtoroy stepeni July 29 is the 210th day (211th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 155 days remaining. ...
Order of Suvorov 2nd class The 2nd Class medal is a 50mm solid gold star without the ruby star on the top point with a 25mm medallion that is the same as the 1st Class award in the center of the star, but is made of silver. ...
Image File history File links Order of Suvorov ribbon, second class File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
The Order of Suvorov (Russian Орден Суворова) is a Soviet award, named after Aleksandr Suvorov, was established on July 29, 1942 (during World War II) by a Decision of the Presidium of Supreme Soviet of the USSR. The medal was created to award army personnel for exceptional duty in combat operations. ...
| July 29, 1942 | The 2nd class order is awarded to corps, divisions, and brigade commanders for a decisive victory over a numerically superior enemy. | 2863 |
| Order of Suvorov (3rd Class)
Орден Суворова третьей степени
Orden Suvorova tret'ey stepeni July 29 is the 210th day (211th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 155 days remaining. ...
Order of Suvorov 3rd class The 3rd Class medal is the same as the Order of Suvorov 2nd Class medal except that it is made entirely of silver and the inscription is red enameled. ...
Image File history File links Order of Suvorov ribbon, third class File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
The Order of Suvorov (Russian Орден Суворова) is a Soviet award, named after Aleksandr Suvorov, was established on July 29, 1942 (during World War II) by a Decision of the Presidium of Supreme Soviet of the USSR. The medal was created to award army personnel for exceptional duty in combat operations. ...
| July 29, 1942 | The 3rd class order is awarded to regiment commanders, their chief of staff, and battalion and company commanders for outstanding leadership leading to a battle victory. | 4012 |
| Order of Ushakov (1st Class)
Орден Ушакова первой степени
Orden Ushakova pervoy stepeni July 29 is the 210th day (211th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 155 days remaining. ...
Image File history File links Order_of_Ushakov_1st. ...
Order of Ushakov (1st Class) ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Awards and decorations of the Soviet Union Ribbons of Soviet Union Decorations Categories: User-created public domain images ...
Order of Ushakov (Russian: Орден Ушакова) is one of the highest naval awards of USSR among the Order of Nakhimov. ...
| March 3, 1944 | Awarded to naval officers for outstanding achievements in planning and conducting naval operations and for victories in combat resulting from such operations. | 47 |
| Order of Ushakov (2nd Class)
Орден Ушакова второй степени
Orden Ushakova vtoroy stepeni March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (63rd in leap years). ...
Image File history File links Order_of_Ushakov_2nd. ...
Image File history File links Order_ushakov2_rib. ...
Order of Ushakov (Russian: Орден Ушакова) is one of the highest naval awards of USSR among the Order of Nakhimov. ...
| March 3, 1944 | Awarded to naval officers for excellent direction and successful planning of a sea battle against a numerically superior enemy that results in the annihilation of many forces. | 198 |
| Order of Kutuzov (1st Class)
Орден Кутузова первой степени
Orden Kutuzova pervoj stepeni March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (63rd in leap years). ...
Image File history File links Order_kutuzov1. ...
Image File history File links Order_kutuzov1_rib. ...
Order of Kutuzov 1st class (first variant) The Order of Kutuzov (Russian: Орден Кутузова) is a Soviet military award, named after famous Russian Field Marshal Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov. ...
| July 29, 1942 | The order of Kutuzov (first class) was created to award commanders of fronts and armies for skillful evasions of enemy attacks and successful counter attacks. | 669 |
| Order of Kutuzov (2nd Class)
Орден Кутузова второй степени
Orden Kutuzova vtoroj stepeni July 29 is the 210th day (211th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 155 days remaining. ...
Image File history File links Order_kutuzov2. ...
Image File history File links Order_kutuzov2_rib. ...
Order of Kutuzov 1st class (first variant) The Order of Kutuzov (Russian: Орден Кутузова) is a Soviet military award, named after famous Russian Field Marshal Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov. ...
| July 29, 1942 | The order of Kutuzov (second class) was created to award commanders of corps, divisions and brigades for skillful evasions of enemy attacks and successful counterattacks. | 3,325 |
| Order of Kutuzov (3rd Class)
Орден Кутузова третьей степени
Orden Kutuzova vtoroj stepeni July 29 is the 210th day (211th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 155 days remaining. ...
Image File history File links Order_kutuzov3. ...
Image File history File links Order_kutuzov3_rib. ...
Order of Kutuzov 1st class (first variant) The Order of Kutuzov (Russian: Орден Кутузова) is a Soviet military award, named after famous Russian Field Marshal Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov. ...
| February 8, 1943 | The order of Kutuzov (third class) was created to award commanders, their chiefs of staff, battalion and company commanders for skillful evasions of enemy attacks and successful counterattacks. | 3,328 |
| Order of Nakhimov (1st Class)
Орден Нахимова первой степени
Orden Nakhimova pervoy stepeni February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
Image File history File links Order_Nakhimov_1st. ...
Image File history File links Order_nakhimov1_rib. ...
Order of Nakhimov of 1st degree Order of Nakhimov (Russian: Орден Ðахимова) is one of the highest naval awards in former USSR and nominally in Russian Federation, along with the order of Ushakov. ...
| March 3, 1944 | To naval officers for outstanding planning and execution of operations. | 80 |
| Order of Nakhimov (2nd Class)
Орден Нахимова второй степени
Orden Nakhimova vtoroy stepeni March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (63rd in leap years). ...
Image File history File links Order_Nakhimov_2nd. ...
Image File history File links Order_nakhimov2_rib. ...
Order of Nakhimov of 1st degree Order of Nakhimov (Russian: Орден Ðахимова) is one of the highest naval awards in former USSR and nominally in Russian Federation, along with the order of Ushakov. ...
| March 3, 1944 | To naval officers for outstanding planning and execution of operations. | 467 |
| Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky (1st Class)
Орден Богдана Хмельницкого первой степени
Orden Bogdana Khmel'nitzkovo pervoy stepeni March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (63rd in leap years). ...
Image File history File links Order_khmelnitsky1. ...
Image File history File links Order_bogdan_khmelnitsky1_rib. ...
Modern Ukrainian Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky 3rd class The Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky (Ukrainian: Орден Богдана Хмельницького Russian: Орден Богдана Хмельницкого) is a Soviet and later Ukrainian award, named after Bogdan Khmelnitsky, first established on October 10, 1943 (during World War II) by a Decision of the Presidium of Supreme Soviet of the USSR and re...
| October 10, 1943 | The 1st class order was awarded to front or army commanders for successful direction of combat operations that led to the liberation of a region or town inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. | 323 |
| Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky (2nd Class)
Орден Богдана Хмельницкого второй степени
Orden Bogdana Khmel'nitzkovo vtoroy stepeni October 10 is the 283rd day of the year (284th in leap years). ...
Image File history File links Order_khmelnitsky2. ...
Image File history File links Order_bogdan_khmelnitsky2_rib. ...
Modern Ukrainian Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky 3rd class The Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky (Ukrainian: Орден Богдана Хмельницького Russian: Орден Богдана Хмельницкого) is a Soviet and later Ukrainian award, named after Bogdan Khmelnitsky, first established on October 10, 1943 (during World War II) by a Decision of the Presidium of Supreme Soviet of the USSR and re...
| October 10, 1943 | The 2nd class order was awarded to corps, divisions, brigade or battalion commanders for a breach of defensive enemy line or a raid in the enemy rear. | 2400 |
| Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky (3rd Class)
Орден Богдана Хмельницкого третьей степени
Orden Bogdana Khmel'nitzkovo tret'ey stepeni October 10 is the 283rd day of the year (284th in leap years). ...
Image File history File links Order_khmelnitsky3. ...
Image File history File links Order_bogdan_khmelnitsky3_rib. ...
Modern Ukrainian Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky 3rd class The Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky (Ukrainian: Орден Богдана Хмельницького Russian: Орден Богдана Хмельницкого) is a Soviet and later Ukrainian award, named after Bogdan Khmelnitsky, first established on October 10, 1943 (during World War II) by a Decision of the Presidium of Supreme Soviet of the USSR and re...
| October 10, 1943 | The 3rd class medal was awarded to officers, partisan commanders, sergeants, corporals and privates of the Red Army and partisan units for outstanding bravery and resourcefulness leading to a battle victory. | 5700 |
| Order of Alexander Nevsky
Орден Александра Невского
Orden Aleksandra Nevskovo October 10 is the 283rd day of the year (284th in leap years). ...
Image File history File links Sasha_Nevsky. ...
Order of Alexander Nevsky ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Awards and decorations of the Soviet Union Ribbons of Soviet Union Decorations Categories: User-created public domain images ...
Soviet version of the order Order of Alexander Nevsky (Russian: Орден ÐлекÑандра ÐевÑкого) was first instituted in 1725 by Catherine I of Russia. ...
| July 29, 1942 | To officers of the army for personal courage and resolute leadership. | 42,000+ |
| Order of the Red Star
Орден "Красная Звезда"
Orden "Krasnaya Zvezda" July 29 is the 210th day (211th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 155 days remaining. ...
Image File history File links Soviet Order of the Red Star This work is copyrighted. ...
Order of the Red Star File links The following pages link to this file: Awards and decorations of the Soviet Union Ribbons of Soviet Union Decorations Categories: User-created public domain images ...
Order of the Red Star Established on 6 April 1930, the Order of the Red Star was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union, given to Red Army and Navy personnel for exceptional service in the cause of the Defense of the Soviet Union in both war and peace. ...
| 6 April, 1930 | The Order of the Red Star was given to Red Army and Navy personnel for exceptional service in the cause of the Defense of the Soviet Union in both war and peace. | 3,700,000+ |
| Order of the Patriotic War (1st Class)
Орден Отечественной войны первой степени
Orden Otechestvennoy Voyni pervoy stepeni April 6 is the 96th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (97th in leap years). ...
Image File history File links Orden-otechestvennoy-voyny_A0078505. ...
Image File history File links Order_gpw1_rib. ...
Established on 20 May 1942, The Order of the Patriotic War was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union, and was awarded to commanders in the Soviet armed forces, security troops, and to partisans regardless of rank for skillfully commanding units in the field during the Great Patriotic War. ...
| 20 May, 1942 | The Order of the Patriotic War was awarded to all soldiers in the Soviet armed forces, security troops, and to partisans for heroic deeds during the Great Patriotic War. In 1985 during the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War, it was decided that all surviving veterans of the war would be awarded either 2nd or 1st class of the Order. | 2,573,900+ |
| Order of the Patriotic War (2nd Class)
Орден Отечественной войны второй степени
Orden Otechestvennoy Voyni vtoroy stepeni May 20 is the 140th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (141st in leap years). ...
Established on 20 May 1942, The Order of the Patriotic War was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union, and was awarded to commanders in the Soviet armed forces, security troops, and to partisans regardless of rank for skillfully commanding units in the field during the Great Patriotic War. ...
The Eastern Front1 was the theatre of combat between Nazi Germany and its allies against the Soviet Union during World War II. It was somewhat separate from the other theatres of the war, not only geographically, but also for its scale and ferocity. ...
Image File history File links OPatWar_2nd. ...
Image File history File links Order_gpw2_rib. ...
Established on 20 May 1942, The Order of the Patriotic War was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union, and was awarded to commanders in the Soviet armed forces, security troops, and to partisans regardless of rank for skillfully commanding units in the field during the Great Patriotic War. ...
| 20 May, 1942 | The Order of the Patriotic War was awarded to all soldiers in the Soviet armed forces, security troops, and to partisans for heroic deeds during the Great Patriotic War. In 1985 during the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War, it was decided that all surviving veterans of the war would be awarded either 2nd or 1st class of the Order. | 6,623,000+ |
| Order of Glory (1st class)
Орден Славы первой степени
Orden Slavy pervoy stepeni May 20 is the 140th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (141st in leap years). ...
Established on 20 May 1942, The Order of the Patriotic War was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union, and was awarded to commanders in the Soviet armed forces, security troops, and to partisans regardless of rank for skillfully commanding units in the field during the Great Patriotic War. ...
The Eastern Front1 was the theatre of combat between Nazi Germany and its allies against the Soviet Union during World War II. It was somewhat separate from the other theatres of the war, not only geographically, but also for its scale and ferocity. ...
Image File history File links Order_of_Glory_1st. ...
Order of Glory ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Awards and decorations of the Soviet Union Ribbons of Soviet Union Decorations Categories: User-created public domain images ...
Established on 8 November 1943, the Order of Glory (Orden Slavi) was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union. ...
| 8 November, 1943 | The Order of Glory, modelled closely upon the Tsarist Cross of St. George, was awarded to non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the armed forces, as well as junior lieutenants of the air force, for bravery in the face of the enemy. A person initially received the third degree, and would subsequently be promoted to higher degrees for further acts of bravery. | 2620 |
| Order of Glory (2nd class) | 8 November, 1943 | The Order of Glory, modelled closely upon the Tsarist Cross of St. George, was awarded to non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the armed forces, as well as junior lieutenants of the air force, for bravery in the face of the enemy. A person initially received the third degree, and would subsequently be promoted to higher degrees for further acts of bravery. | 46473 | | | Order of Glory (3rd class) | 8 November, 1943 | The Order of Glory, modelled closely upon the Tsarist Cross of St. George, was awarded to non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the armed forces, as well as junior lieutenants of the air force, for bravery in the face of the enemy. A person initially received the third degree, and would subsequently be promoted to higher degrees for further acts of bravery. | 997815 |
| Order for Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces (1st Class)
Орден "За службу Родине в Вооружённых Силах" первой степени
Orden "Za sluzhbu Rodine v Vooruzhennih Silah" pervoy stepeni November 8 is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 53 days remaining. ...
This article is about the decoration. ...
Lieutenant is a military, naval, paramilitary, fire service or police officer rank. ...
An Air force is a military or armed service that primarily conducts aerial warfare. ...
Bravery can mean: Courage, the human condition to confront pain and fear The Bravery, a rock band from the US The Bravery (album), the bands self-titled debut album This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...
Image File history File links Order of Glory. ...
Order of Glory ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Awards and decorations of the Soviet Union Ribbons of Soviet Union Decorations Categories: User-created public domain images ...
Established on 8 November 1943, the Order of Glory (Orden Slavi) was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union. ...
November 8 is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 53 days remaining. ...
This article is about the decoration. ...
Lieutenant is a military, naval, paramilitary, fire service or police officer rank. ...
An Air force is a military or armed service that primarily conducts aerial warfare. ...
Bravery can mean: Courage, the human condition to confront pain and fear The Bravery, a rock band from the US The Bravery (album), the bands self-titled debut album This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...
Image File history File links Orden-slavy. ...
Order of Glory ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Awards and decorations of the Soviet Union Ribbons of Soviet Union Decorations Categories: User-created public domain images ...
Established on 8 November 1943, the Order of Glory (Orden Slavi) was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union. ...
November 8 is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 53 days remaining. ...
This article is about the decoration. ...
Lieutenant is a military, naval, paramilitary, fire service or police officer rank. ...
An Air force is a military or armed service that primarily conducts aerial warfare. ...
Bravery can mean: Courage, the human condition to confront pain and fear The Bravery, a rock band from the US The Bravery (album), the bands self-titled debut album This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...
Image File history File links Order_for_Service_to_Homeland_1st. ...
Image File history File links Order_service_to_the_homeland1_rib. ...
The Order for Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces (Russian: Орден За Ñлужбу Родине в Вооружённых Силах) was a USSR military order created on 28 October, 1974, making it the first military order created after the end of World War II. According to its statute, the order was awarded for exemplary service in the armed...
| 28 October, 1974 | This order was awarded for exemplary service in the armed forces, both during a war and during peacetime. A recipient was first awarded a 3rd class order, then if further deeds were made, the second and the first class. Like the civilian order of Labour Glory upon which it is modelled, it gave a certain number of material benefits to their owners. | 13 |
| Order for Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces (2nd Class)
Орден "За службу Родине в Вооружённых Силах" второй степени
Orden "Za sluzhbu Rodine v Vooruzhennih Silah" vtoroy stepeni October 28 is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 64 days remaining. ...
Image File history File links Order_for_Service_to_Homeland_2nd. ...
Image File history File links Order_service_to_the_homeland2_rib. ...
The Order for Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces (Russian: Орден За Ñлужбу Родине в Вооружённых Силах) was a USSR military order created on 28 October, 1974, making it the first military order created after the end of World War II. According to its statute, the order was awarded for exemplary service in the armed...
| 28 October, 1974 | This order was awarded for exemplary service in the armed forces, both during a war and during peacetime. A recipient was first awarded a 3rd class order, then if further deeds were made, the second and the first class. Like the civilian order of Labour Glory upon which it is modelled, it gave a certain number of material benefits to their owners. | 589 |
| October 28 is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 64 days remaining. ...
Image File history File links Order_for_Service_to_Homeland_3rd. ...
Image File history File links Order_service_to_the_homeland3_rib. ...
Order for Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces (3rd Class)
Орден "За службу Родине в Вооружённых Силах" третьей степени
Orden "Za sluzhbu Rodine v Vooruzhennih Silah" tret'ey stepeni The Order for Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces (Russian: Орден За Ñлужбу Родине в Вооружённых Силах) was a USSR military order created on 28 October, 1974, making it the first military order created after the end of World War II. According to its statute, the order was awarded for exemplary service in the armed...
| 28 October, 1974 | This order was awarded for exemplary service in the armed forces, both during a war and during peacetime. A recipient was first awarded a 3rd class order, then if further deeds were made, the second and the first class. Like the civilian order of Labour Glory upon which it is modelled, it gave a certain number of material benefits to their owners. | 69576 | October 28 is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 64 days remaining. ...
Civilian Orders | Badge And Ribbon | Name (English/Russian/Translit) | Creation Date | Description | Number Awarded |
| Order of the October Revolution
Орден Октябрьской Революции
Orden Oktyabr'skoy Revolutzii The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Volapuk encoding. ...
Image File history File links Order_of_the_october_revolution. ...
Order of the October Revolution ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Awards and decorations of the Soviet Union Ribbons of Soviet Union Decorations Categories: User-created public domain images ...
The Order of the October Revolution was instituted on October 31, 1967, in time for the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution. ...
| October 31, 1967 | Created for the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution, this order was awarded to individuals or groups for services furthering communism or the state, or in enhancing the defences of the Soviet Union. | 73,600+ |
| Order of the Red Banner of Labour
Орден Трудового Красного Знамени
Orden Trudovovo Krasnovo Znameni October 31 is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 61 days remaining. ...
Red October redirects here. ...
Communism is an ideology that seeks to establish a classless, stateless social organization, based upon common ownershipmovement]]. Early forms of human social organization have been described as primitive communism by Marxists. ...
Image File history File links Red_Banner_Of_Labor. ...
Order of the Red Banner of Labor ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Order of the Red Banner User:Zscout370/Images Soviet military awards and decorations Categories: User-created public domain images ...
The Order of the Red Banner of Labour was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union for accomplishments in labour and civil service. ...
| December 28, 1920 | This order was established as the civilian counterpart of the military Order of the Red Banner and was awarded for exceptional working achievements. | 996,000+ |
| Order of the Badge of Honour
Орден "Знак Почета"
Orden "Znak Pocheta" December 28 is the 362nd day of the year (363rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 3 days remaining. ...
The Soviet government of Russia established the Order of the Battle Red Banner, better-known as the Order of the Red Banner (in Russian: Орден КрaÑного Знамени Orden Krasnogo Znameni) on September 16, 1918 during the Russian Civil War. ...
Image File history File links Order_of_Badge_of_Honor. ...
Image File history File links Order_badge_of_honor_rib. ...
Order of the Badge of Honor The Order of Honor was established by a Decree of the Presidium of the (Former) USSR Supreme Soviet on December 28, 1985. ...
| November 25, 1935 | This order conferred on citizens of the USSR for "outstanding achievements in production, scientific research and social, cultural and other forms of social activity". It was replaced on December 28, 1985 by the Order of Honour, which appearance is almost identical. | 1,500,000+ |
| Order of Labour Glory (1st Class)
Орден Трудовой Славы первой степени
Orden Trudovoy Slavy pervoy stepeni November 25 is the 329th (in leap years the 330th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ...
December 28 is the 362nd day of the year (363rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 3 days remaining. ...
Image File history File links Order_of_Labor_Glory_1st. ...
Image File history File links Order_labor_glory1_rib. ...
| 18 January, 1974 | Closely modeled on the Order of Glory, this order was meant to be its civilian counterpart, awarded for exceptional labor achievements. In the same way as the Order of Glory, it was divided in three classes (the highest being the 1st class), with a person initially received the third degree, and subsequently promoted to higher degrees for further achievements. It also gave a certain number of material benefits to their owners, such as pension raises or free travel in city transports. | 952 |
| Order of Labour Glory (2nd Class)
Орден Трудовой Славы второй степени
Orden Trudovoy Slavy vtoroy stepeni January 18 is the 18th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Established on 8 November 1943, the Order of Glory (Orden Slavi) was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union. ...
In times of armed conflict a civilian is any person who is not a combatant. ...
Established on 8 November 1943, the Order of Glory (Orden Slavi) was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union. ...
A pension is a steady income given to a person (usually after retirement). ...
Image File history File links Order_of_Labor_Glory_2nd. ...
Image File history File links Order_labor_glory2_rib. ...
| 18 January, 1974 | Closely modeled on the Order of Glory, this order was meant to be its civilian counterpart, awarded for exceptional labor achievements. In the same way as the Order of Glory, it was divided in three classes (the highest being the 1st class), with a person initially received the third degree, and subsequently promoted to higher degrees for further achievements. It also gave a certain number of material benefits to their owners, such as pension raises or free travel in city transports. | 50,000+ |
| Order of Labour Glory (3rd Class)
Орден Трудовой Славы третьей степени
Orden Trudovoy Slavy tret'ey stepeni January 18 is the 18th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Established on 8 November 1943, the Order of Glory (Orden Slavi) was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union. ...
In times of armed conflict a civilian is any person who is not a combatant. ...
Established on 8 November 1943, the Order of Glory (Orden Slavi) was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union. ...
A pension is a steady income given to a person (usually after retirement). ...
Image File history File links Order_of_Labor_Glory_3rd. ...
Image File history File links Order_labor_glory3_rib. ...
| 18 January, 1974 | Closely modeled on the Order of Glory, this order was meant to be its civilian counterpart, awarded for exceptional labour achievements. In the same way as the Order of Glory, it was divided in three classes (the highest being the 1st class), with a person initially received the third degree, and subsequently promoted to higher degrees for further achievements. It also gave a certain number of material benefits to their owners, such as pension raises or free travel in city transports. | 650,000+ |
| Order of Friendship of Peoples
Орден Дружбы Народов
Orden Druzhby Narodov January 18 is the 18th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Established on 8 November 1943, the Order of Glory (Orden Slavi) was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union. ...
In times of armed conflict a civilian is any person who is not a combatant. ...
Labour (Commonwealth English) or labor (American English) may refer to one of the following. ...
Established on 8 November 1943, the Order of Glory (Orden Slavi) was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union. ...
A pension is a steady income given to a person (usually after retirement). ...
Image File history File links Order_Friendship_of_Peoples. ...
File links The following pages link to this file: Awards and decorations of the Soviet Union Ribbons of Soviet Union Decorations Categories: User-created public domain images ...
The Order of Friendship of Peoples (Russian: ) 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-ethnical and international friendship and cooperation, for economical, political, scientifical...
| October 17, 1972 | This order was awarded to persons, organizations, enterprises, military units, as well as administrative subdivisions of the USSR for "accomplishments in strengthening of inter-ethnical and international friendship and cooperation, for economical, political, scientifical, military, and cultural development of the Soviet Union". | |
| Order for Personal Courage
Орден "За Личное Мужество"
Orden "Za Lichnoe Muzhestvo" October 17 is the 290th day of the year (291st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Image File history File links Order_for_personal_courage. ...
Image File history File links Order_personal_courage_rib. ...
The Order for Personal Courage was established by Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on December 28, 1988. ...
| December 28, 1988 | This decoration could be awarded to any USSR citizen showing outstanding courage and bravery during life-saving, keeping of public order and safeguard of State property, as well as for fighting crime, environmental catastrophes and other exceptional events. | 529 |
December 28 is the 362nd day of the year (363rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 3 days remaining. ...
In urban planning, the notion of public order refers a city containing relatively empty (and orderly) spaces; which allow for flexibility in redesiging the citys layout; such perceptions played an important role in the establishments of suburbs. ...
A state is a set of institutions that possess the authority to make the rules that govern the people in one or more societies, having internal and external sovereignty over a definite territory. ...
Property designates those things that are commonly recognized as being the possessions of a person or group. ...
Catastrophe (Gk. ...
Image File history File links Mother_hero_medal. ...
| Mother Hero
Мать-героиня
Mat'-geroinya Mother Hero (Мать-героинÑ) was an honorary title in the Soviet Union awarded from 8 July 1944 to all mothers bearing and raising 10 or more children. ...
| 8 July, 1944 | This decoration was awarded to all mothers bearing and raising 10 or more children. It was awarded upon the first birthday of the last child, provided that nine other children (natural or adopted) remained alive. Children who had perished under heroic, military, or other respectful circumstances were also counted. | c500,000
(1 Male) | July 8 is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 176 days remaining. ...
Medals
Military
General | Badge And Ribbon | Name (English/Russian/Translit) | Creation Date | Description | Number Awarded |
| Medal for Valour
Медаль "За Отвагу"
Medal' "Za Otvagu" The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Volapuk encoding. ...
Image File history File links Medal_for_Valor_USSR.jpg‎ USSR Medal For Valor From [1] File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Image File history File links ValourRibbon. ...
| October 17, 1938 | The Medal for Valour was the highest military medal that could be awarded to a soldier for bravery on the field of battle. it was awarded for "acts of bravery during a battle, during the defence of the state borders or during military duties associated with risk for life." | 4,569,893[1] |
| Medal for Combat Service
Медаль "За боевые заслуги"
Medal' "Za boevye zaslugi" October 17 is the 290th day of the year (291st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
A Medal is a word used for various types of compact objects: a wearable medal awarded by an authority government for services redered, especially to a country (such as Armed force service); strictly speaking this only refers to a medal of coin-like appearance, but informally the word also refers...
Modern soldiers. ...
Bravery can mean: Courage, the human condition to confront pain and fear The Bravery, a rock band from the US The Bravery (album), the bands self-titled debut album This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...
Border stone at Passo San Giacomo between Val Formazza in Italy and Val Bedretto in Switzerland Borders define geographic boundaries of political entities or legal jurisdictions, such as governments, states or subnational administrative divisions. ...
This article is in need of attention. ...
Image File history File links Medal_for_Combat_Service. ...
Image File history File links CombatServiceRibbon. ...
Medal for Combat Service and its ribbon The USSR Medal for Combat Service (Russian: Медаль За боевые заÑлуги) was a Soviet military medal awarded for combat action resulting in a military success, courageous defense of the state borders, or successful military and political training and preparation. It was created on October 17, 1938 by...
| October 17, 1938 | This military medal awarded for "combat action resulting in a military success", "courageous defence of the state borders", or "successful military and political training and preparation". | 5,210,078[1] |
| Nakhimov Medal
Медаль Нахимова
Medal' Nakhimova October 17 is the 290th day of the year (291st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Image File history File links NakhimovMedal. ...
Image File history File links Nakhimovribbon. ...
| March 3, 1944 | Awarded to those in Naval Service for valour and gallantry during sea battles and to for those not in naval service who with efficient and resourceful actions at the risk of their lives, contributed to the successful outcome of combat missions involving Soviet Naval Forces. | c14,000 |
| Ushakov Medal
Медаль Ушакова
Medal' Ushakova March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (63rd in leap years). ...
Year 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ...
Image File history File links MUshakovA.jpg‎ USSR Medal of Ushakov Author: Igor Pak From [1] File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Image File history File links UshakhovRibbon. ...
Ushakov Medal and its ribbon The Ushakov Medal was a USSR military medal, created on March 3, 1944 by the decision of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. Its name commemorates the admiral Fyodor Ushakov, who never lost a battle and was proclaimed patron saint of the Russian Navy. ...
| March 3, 1944 | This medal was awarded to fleet officers and soldiers, both during war and peacetime, for courage and bravery during military operations, state borders patrol, and military duties with life risk. Note that the "peacetime" part results from a modification of the status in 1980 (before that, the medal used to be awarded only during wars). | c16,000 |
| Partisan Medal (1st class) March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (63rd in leap years). ...
Image File history File links Partisan_Medal_1st. ...
Image File history File links Defstalingrad. ...
| February 22, 1943 | Awarded to partisans and partisan movement organizers for courage and valour against occupying troops during the Great Patriotic War. | c57,000 | | | Partisan Medal (2nd class) February 22 is the 53rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1943 calendar). ...
Image File history File links Defsevastopol. ...
| February 22, 1943 | Awarded to partisans and partisan movement organizers for courage and valour against occupying troops during the Great Patriotic War. | c71,000 |
| Distinguished Service In Guarding The State Border February 22 is the 53rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1943 calendar). ...
Image File history File links Guard_of_USSR_Borders. ...
Image File history File links GuardRibbon. ...
| July 13, 1950 | | c67,000 | | Medal for Distinguished Military Service | | | | | Reinforcement of Military Friendship | | | | July 13 is the 194th day (195th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 171 days remaining. ...
1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...
Campaign Medals - Defence Medals
| Badge And Ribbon | Name (English/Russian/Translit) | Creation Date | Description | Number Awarded |
| For The Defence Of Leningrad
За оборону Ленинграда
Za oboronu Leningrada The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Volapuk encoding. ...
Image File history File links Medal_Defense_of_Leningrad. ...
Image File history File links Defleningrad. ...
Combatants Germany Spanish Blue Division Soviet Union Commanders Wilhem von Leeb Georg von Küchler Kliment Voroshilov Georgiy Zhukov Strength 725,000 930,000 Casualties Unknown 300,000 military, 16,470 civilians from bombings and an estimated 1 million civilians from starvation The Siege of Leningrad (Russian: блокада Ленинграда (transliteration: blokada Leningrada...
| December 22, 1942 | Awarded to all Soviet military and civilians whom participated in the defence of Leningrad between September 8, 1941 and January 27, 1944. | c1,496,000 |
| For The Defence Of Odessa
За оборону Одессы
Za oboronu Odessy December 22 is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ...
Leningrad (Russian: Ленинград) may mean: St. ...
September 8 is the 251st day of the year (252nd in leap years). ...
For the movie, see 1941 (film). ...
January 27 is the 27th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ...
Image File history File links Medal_Defense_of_Odessa. ...
Image File history File links Defodessa. ...
The Battle of Odessa was part of the Soviet-German War in 1941. ...
| December 22, 1942 | Awarded to all Soviet military and civilians whom participated in the defence of Odessa between August 10, 1941 and October 16, 1941. | c38,000 |
| For The Defence Of Sevastopol
За оборону Севастополя
Za oboronu Sevastopolya December 22 is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ...
For other uses, see Odessa (disambiguation). ...
August 10 is the 222nd day of the year (223rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
For the movie, see 1941 (film). ...
October 16 is the 289th day of the year (290th in leap years). ...
For the movie, see 1941 (film). ...
Image File history File links Medal_Defense_of_Sevastopol. ...
Image File history File links Defsevastopol. ...
Combatants Germany Romania Soviet Union Commanders Erich von Manstein Ivan Petrov Filipp Oktyabrskiy Strength 350,000+ 106,000 Casualties at least 100,000 killed, wounded or captured (Including Romanians) 95,000 captured, 11,000 killed The Battle of Sevastopol was fought from October 30, 1941 to July 4, 1942 between...
| December 22, 1942 | Awarded to all Soviet military and civilians whom participated in the defence of Sevastopol between November 5, 1941 and July 4, 1942. | c50,000 |
| For The Defence Of Stalingrad
За оборону Сталинграда
Za oboronu Stalingrada December 22 is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ...
now. ...
November 5 is the 309th day of the year (310th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 56 days remaining. ...
For the movie, see 1941 (film). ...
For the United States holiday, the Fourth of July, see Independence Day (United States). ...
Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ...
Image File history File links Medal_defense_of_Stalingrad. ...
Image File history File links Defstalingrad. ...
Combatants Germany Italy Hungary Romania Slovakia Soviet Union Commanders Maximilian von Weichs Friedrich Paulus # Erich von Manstein Hermann Hoth Italo Garibaldi Gusztav Jany Petre Dumitrescu Constantin Constantinescu Vasiliy Chuikov Aleksandr Vasilyevskiy Georgiy Zhukov Semyon Timoshenko Konstantin Rokossovsky Rodion Malinovsky Strength German Sixth Army German Fourth Panzer Army Romanian Third Army...
| December 22, 1942 | Awarded to all Soviet military and civilians whom participated in the defence of Stalingrad between July 12, 1942 and November 19, 1942. | c760,000 |
| For The Defence Of Moscow
За оборону Москвы
Za oboronu Moskvy December 22 is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ...
Stalingrad is the former name of two cities: Volgograd, Russia Karviná-Nové Město, near Ostrava, Czech Republic Other uses: The Battle of Stalingrad (a major turning-point of World War II and arguably the bloodiest battle in human history) Stalingrad (German film set during the above battle) Stalingrad...
July 12 is the 193rd day (194th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 172 days remaining. ...
Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ...
November 19 is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ...
Image File history File links Medal_Defense_of_Moscow. ...
Image File history File links Defmoscow_rib. ...
Combatants Germany Soviet Union Commanders Fedor von Bock Georgi Zhukov Strength ~ 1,500,000 ~ 1,500,000 Casualties 250,000 700,000 The Battle of Moscow refers to the defense of the Soviet capital of Moscow and the subsequent counter-offensive against the German army, between October 1941 and January...
| May 1, 1944 | Awarded to all Soviet military and civilians whom participated in the defence of Moscow between October 19, 1941 and January 25, 1942. | c1,020,000 |
| For The Defence Of The Caucasus
За оборону Кавказа
Za oboronu Kavkaza May 1 is the 121st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (122nd in leap years). ...
Year 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ...
Location Position of Moscow in Europe Government Country District Subdivision Russia Central Federal District Federal City Mayor Yuriy Luzhkov Geographical characteristics Area - City 1,081 km² Population - City (2007) - Density 10,469,000 8537. ...
October 19 is the 292nd day of the year (293rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
For the movie, see 1941 (film). ...
January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ...
Image File history File links Medal_defense_of_Caucasus. ...
Image File history File links Defcaucasus_rib. ...
The Battle of Caucasus is a generic name for a series of operations during the Great Patriotic War. ...
| May 1, 1944 | Awarded to all Soviet military and civilians whom participated in the defence of The Caucasus region between July 1942 and October 9, 1943. | c870,000 | | | For The Defence Of The Soviet Transarctic
За оборону Советского Заполярья
Za oboronu Sovestkogo Zapoliarya May 1 is the 121st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (122nd in leap years). ...
Year 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ...
Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ...
October 9 is the 282nd day of the year (283rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1943 calendar). ...
Image File history File links Defstalingrad. ...
Combatants Finland Germany Soviet Union Commanders Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim Strength 250,000 (total 530,000) Finns[1] + 100,000 (total 220,000) Germans 650,000 (total ???) [2] Casualties 58,715 dead or missing 158,000 wounded 1,500 civilian casualties[3] 200,000 dead or missing 385,000 wounded...
| December 5, 1944 | Awarded to all Soviet military and civilians whom participated in the defence of The Soviet Transarctic area between June 25, 1941 and September 19, 1944. | c350,000 | | | For The Defence Of Kiev
За оборону Киева
Za oboronu Kieva December 5 is the 339th day (340th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ...
June 25 is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 189 days remaining. ...
For the movie, see 1941 (film). ...
September 19 is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years). ...
Year 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ...
Image File history File links Defkiev_rib. ...
Combatants Germany Soviet Union Commanders Gerd von Rundstedt Semyon Budenny Strength 500,000 700,000 Casualties 150,000 dead or wounded 300,000 dead or wounded 300,000 captured The Battle of Kiev was a huge encirclement battle in Ukraine during World War II. It lasted from mid-August to...
| June 21, 1961 | Awarded to all Soviet military and civilians whom participated in the defence of Kiev between July 7, 1941 and September 26, 1941. | c100,000 | - Offence medals
| Badge And Ribbon | Name (English/Russian/Translit) | Creation Date | Description | Number Awarded | | | For The Capture Of Berlin
За взятие Берлина
Za vsyatie Berlina June 21 is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 193 days remaining. ...
1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ...
July 7 is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 177 days remaining. ...
For the movie, see 1941 (film). ...
September 26 is the 269th day of the year (270th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
For the movie, see 1941 (film). ...
The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Volapuk encoding. ...
Image File history File links Caputureberlin_rib. ...
Combatants Soviet Union Poland Germany Commanders Georgiy Zhukov Ivan Konev Konstantin Rokossovskiy Vasiliy Chuykov Adolf Hitler †Gotthard Heinrici Helmuth Reymann Ernst Kaether (one day) Helmuth Weidling # Karl Dönitz # Wilhelm Mohnke # Strength 2,500,000 soldiers, 6,250 tanks, 7,500 aircraft, 41,600 artillery pieces [1] 1,000,000...
| June 9, 1945 | | c1,100,000 | | | For The Capture Of Budapest
За взятие Будапешта
Za vsyatie Budapeshta June 9 is the 160th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (161st in leap years), with 205 days remaining. ...
Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ...
Image File history File links Capturebudapest_rib. ...
Combatants Germany, Hungary Soviet Union, Romania Commanders Karl Pfeffer-Wildenbruch Rodion Malinovsky, Fyodor Tolbukhin Strength 180,000 (90,000 for city defense) 500,000+ (170,000 for city assault) Casualties Low estimate: ~ 48,000 killed, ~ 51,000 captured, High estimate: ~ 150,000 killed or captured, Est. ...
| June 9, 1945 | | c360,000 | | | For The Capture Of Königsberg
За взятие Кенигсберга
Za vsyatie Kenigsberga June 9 is the 160th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (161st in leap years), with 205 days remaining. ...
Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ...
Image File history File links Capturekoenigsberg_rib. ...
Combatants Axis Soviet Union Commanders General Otto von Lasch Marshal Vasilevsky Marshal Rokossovsky Strength 130,000 250,000 Casualties 50,000 60,000 The Battle of Königsberg was the last battle of the East Prussian Operation. ...
| June 9, 1945 | | c760,000 | | | For The Liberation Of Prague
За освобождение Праги
Za osvobozhdenie Pragi June 9 is the 160th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (161st in leap years), with 205 days remaining. ...
Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ...
Image File history File links Liberationprague_rib. ...
The Eastern Front at the time of the Prague Offensive. ...
| June 9, 1945 | | c395,000 |
| For The Capture Of Vienna
За взятие Вены
Za vzyatie Veny June 9 is the 160th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (161st in leap years), with 205 days remaining. ...
Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ...
Image File history File links Medal_Capture_of_Vienna. ...
Image File history File links CaptureViennaRibbon. ...
The Vienna Offensive was launched by the Soviet 3rd Ukrainian Front against Vienna, Austria. ...
| June 9, 1945 | | c275,000 | | | For The Liberation Of Warsaw
За освобождение Варшавы
Za osvobozhdenie Warshavy June 9 is the 160th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (161st in leap years), with 205 days remaining. ...
Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ...
Image File history File links Warsawribbon. ...
Combatants Wehrmacht i. ...
| June 9, 1945 | | c735,000 |
| For The Liberation Of Belgrade
За освобождение Белграда
Za osvobozhdenie Belgrada June 9 is the 160th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (161st in leap years), with 205 days remaining. ...
Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ...
Image File history File links Medal_Liberation_of_Belgrad. ...
Image File history File links Liberationbelgrade_rib. ...
Yugoslavia (Jugoslavija in Latin, ЈугоÑлавија in Cyrillic, English: Land of the South Slavs) describes four political entities that existed one at a time on the Balkan Peninsula in Europe, during most of the 20th century. ...
| June 21, 1961 | | c70,000 | | | Victory Over Germany
За победу над Германией
Za pobedu nad Germaniey June 21 is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 193 days remaining. ...
1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ...
Order of Glory ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Awards and decorations of the Soviet Union Ribbons of Soviet Union Decorations Categories: User-created public domain images ...
The medal For the Victory Over Germany (Russian: За победу над Германией) was one of the most honourable military decorations in the Soviet Union, and on the other hand, one of the most widespread ones. ...
| May 9, 1945 | | c14,900,000 | | | Victory Over Japan
За победу над Японией
Za pobedu nad Yaponiey May 9 is the 129th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (130th in leap years). ...
Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ...
Image File history File links Victoryjapan_rib. ...
Medal For the Victory Over Japan The medal For the Victory Over Japan (Russian: За победу над Японией) was a Soviet military decoration, awarded to all the soldiers, officers and partisans who directly participated in the live combat actions against Japan during the Second World War. ...
| September 30, 1945 | | c1,831,000 | - Other
| Badge And Ribbon | Name (English/Russian/Translit) | Creation Date | Description | Number Awarded | | | From the Grateful Afghan People*
От благодарного афганского народа
Ot blagodarnovo afganskovo naroda September 30 is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ...
The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Volapuk encoding. ...
Image File history File links Gratefulafghan_rib. ...
| | | | | | International Soldier (Military Service Outside the USSR) * Image File history File links International_soldier_rib. ...
| | | | | | 35th Anniversary Of Soviet Southern Command* Image File history File links International_soldier_rib. ...
| 1991 | Issued to the serving forces of the Soviet Southern Command (Hungary) | |
| Participant Of The Liquidation Of The Chernobyl Accident Image File history File links To participator of the liquidation of consequence of accident on Chernobyl Nuclear Electric Station Money is the closest tag I could find - as it is minted by the government, and is similar to a coin and conveys a certain currancy backed by the government. ...
Image File history File links ChernobylRibbon. ...
Chernobyl area. ...
| | Awarded to all Soviet Servicemen who participated in the clean up after the Chernobyl reactor accident. | 600,000+ | | 10 Years Military Service
За 10 Лет Безупречной Службы Chernobyl area. ...
| January 25, 1958 | | | | 15 Years Military Service
За 15 Лет Безупречной Службы January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
| January 25, 1958 | | | | 20 Years Military Service
За 20 Лет Безупречной Службы January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
| January 25, 1958 | | | | Vetran Of The Soviet Armed Forces January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
| 25 May 1976 | For 25 Years Military Service. | c880,000 | | | Vetran Of Labour May 25 is the 145th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (146th in leap years). ...
1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ...
Image File history File links LabourRibbon. ...
| 18 January 1974 | Awarded At Retirement. | c36,000,000 | January 18 is the 18th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ...
Civilian | Badge And Ribbon | Name (English/Russian/Translit) | Creation Date | Description | Number Awarded | | | Medal For Labour Valour
За трудовую доблесть
Za trudovuyu doblest' The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Volapuk encoding. ...
Image File history File links Outstanding_achievements_labor. ...
| December 27, 1938 | | c2,300,000 | | | Medal For Distinguished Labour
За трудовое отличие
Za trudovoye otlichiye December 27 is the 361st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (362nd in leap years). ...
Year 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...
Image File history File links DistinguishedLabourRibbon. ...
| December 27, 1938 | | c3,000,000 | | | Heroic Labour During The Great Patriotic War December 27 is the 361st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (362nd in leap years). ...
Year 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...
Image File history File links WarLabour. ...
The Eastern Front1 was the theatre of combat between Nazi Germany and its allies against the Soviet Union during World War II. It was somewhat separate from the other theatres of the war, not only geographically, but also for its scale and ferocity. ...
| June 6, 1945 | | c16,100,000 | | | Restoration Of The Donets Mines June 6 is the 157th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (158th in leap years), with 208 days remaining // 1508 - Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year truce and cede several territories to Venice 1513...
Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ...
Image File history File links Restoration_donets_mines_rib. ...
Donets (Донец), is a tributary of Don River, Russia. ...
| September 10, 1947 | | c46,000 | | | Excellence in Maintaining Public Order September 10 is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years). ...
Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ...
Image File history File links Maintaining_public_order_rib. ...
| November 1, 1950 | | c27,000 | | | Development Of The Virgin Lands November 1 is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 60 days remaining. ...
1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...
Image File history File links Reclamining_the_virgin_lands_rib. ...
| October 20, 1956 | | c1,300,000 | Image:LifesavingRibbon.gif | For The Rescue Of The Drowning October 20 is the 293rd day of the year (294th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 72 days remaining. ...
Year 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
| February 16, 1957 | | c27,000 | | | For Courage During Fire February 16 is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Image File history File links FireRibbon. ...
| October 30, 1957 | | c32,000 | | Honoured Worker Of The Labour Ministry October 30 is the 303rd day of the year (304th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 62 days remaining. ...
Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
| | | | | 50th Anniversary Of The Army And Navy Support Association | | | | | | For Environmental Protection Image File history File links ForEnviromentalProtection. ...
| | Issued By The Leninist Young Communist League Of The Soviet Union. | | | For Achievements In Soviet Arts | 1981 | Issued by The Ministry Of Culture For Artistic Achievement. | | 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Commemoration medals
Commemoration Of Victory In The Great Patriotic War | Badge And Ribbon | Name (English/Russian/Translit) | Creation Date | Description | Number Awarded | | | 20 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War
20 Лет Победы в Великой Отечественной Войне
20 Let Pobedy v Velikoy Otechestvennoy Voyne The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Volapuk encoding. ...
Image File history File links 20_years_of_victory_rib. ...
The Eastern Front1 was the theatre of combat between Nazi Germany and its allies against the Soviet Union during World War II. It was somewhat separate from the other theatres of the war, not only geographically, but also for its scale and ferocity. ...
| May 7, 1965 | Awarded to all surviving participants of The Great Patriotic War. | | | | 30 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War
30 Лет Победы в Великой Отечественной Войне
30 Let Pobedy v Velikoy Otechestvennoy Voyne May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ...
Image File history File links 30_years_of_victory_rib. ...
The Eastern Front1 was the theatre of combat between Nazi Germany and its allies against the Soviet Union during World War II. It was somewhat separate from the other theatres of the war, not only geographically, but also for its scale and ferocity. ...
| April 25, 1975 | Awarded to all surviving participants of The Great Patriotic War. | 14,000,000+ | | | 40 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War
40 Лет Победы в Великой Отечественной Войне
40 Let Pobedy v Velikoy Otechestvennoy Voyne April 25 is the 115th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (116th in leap years). ...
Image File history File links 40_years_of_victory_rib. ...
The Eastern Front1 was the theatre of combat between Nazi Germany and its allies against the Soviet Union during World War II. It was somewhat separate from the other theatres of the war, not only geographically, but also for its scale and ferocity. ...
| April 12, 1985 | Awarded to all surviving participants of The Great Patriotic War. | 11,000,000+ | April 12 is the 102nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (103rd in leap years). ...
Years Since the Creation of the Soviet Armed Forces | Badge And Ribbon | Name (English/Russian/Translit) | Creation Date | Description | Number Awarded | | | 20 Years since the creation of Soviet Armed Forces The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Volapuk encoding. ...
Image File history File links 20_years_saf_rib. ...
| January 24, 1938 | Awarded to Commanders of the Soviet Army and Navy for 20 years of service and also all who were decorated with the Order of the Red Banner during the Civil War. (To be returned upon death.) | c37,500 | | | 30 Years since the creation of Soviet Armed Forces January 24 is the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...
Image File history File links 30_years_saf_rib. ...
| February 18, 1948 | Awarded to everyone serving the Soviet Union February 23, 1948 | c3,711,000 | | | 40 Years since the creation of Soviet Armed Forces February 18 is the 49th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1948 calendar). ...
February 23 is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1948 calendar). ...
Image File history File links 40_years_saf_rib. ...
| December 18, 1957 | Awarded to everyone serving the Soviet Union February 23, 1958 | c820,000 | | | 50 Years since the creation of Soviet Armed Forces In the Gregorian Calendar, December 18 is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years), at which point there will be 13 days remaining to the end of the year. ...
Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
February 23 is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Image File history File links 50_years_saf_rib. ...
| December 26, 1967 | Awarded to everyone serving the Soviet Union February 23, 1968 | c9,527,000 | | | 60 Years since the creation of Soviet Armed Forces December 26 is the 360th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, 361st in leap years. ...
1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ...
February 23 is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday. ...
Image File history File links 60_years_saf_rib. ...
| January 28, 1978 | Awarded to everyone serving the Soviet Union February 23, 1978 | c10,723,000 | | | 70 Years since the creation of Soviet Armed Forces January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ...
February 23 is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ...
Image File history File links 70_years_saf_rib. ...
| January 28, 1988 | Awarded to everyone serving the Soviet Union February 23, 1988 | c9,800,800 | January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
February 23 is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Other | Badge And Ribbon | Name (English/Russian/Translit) | Creation Date | Description | Number Awarded | | 800th Anniversary Of Moscow The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Volapuk encoding. ...
Location Position of Moscow in Europe Government Country District Subdivision Russia Central Federal District Federal City Mayor Yuriy Luzhkov Geographical characteristics Area - City 1,081 km² Population - City (2007) - Density 10,469,000 8537. ...
| September 20, 1947 | Awarded to all citizens who participated in the restoration and reconstruction of Moscow. With Citizenship of Moscow of five years or more. Also awarded to all surviving holders of The Medal For The Defence Of Moscow. | c1,730,000 | | | 250th Anniversary Of Leningrad September 20 is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years). ...
Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ...
Location Position of Moscow in Europe Government Country District Subdivision Russia Central Federal District Federal City Mayor Yuriy Luzhkov Geographical characteristics Area - City 1,081 km² Population - City (2007) - Density 10,469,000 8537. ...
Image File history File links 250MoscowRibbon. ...
Leningrad (Russian: Ленинград) may mean: St. ...
| May 16, 1957 | Awarded to all citizens who participated in the restoration and reconstruction of Leningrad. With Citizenship of Leningrad of five years or more. Also awarded to all surviving holders of The Medal For The Defence Of Leningrad. | c1,440,000 |
| 100th Birthday Of Vladimir Lenin* May 16 is the 136th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (137th in leap years). ...
Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Leningrad (Russian: Ленинград) may mean: St. ...
Image File history File links 100LeninRibbon. ...
Image File history File links 100_lenin_rib. ...
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin ( Russian: Влади́мир Ильи́ч Ле́нин listen?), original surname Ulyanov (Улья́нов) ( April 22 (April 10 ( O.S.)), 1870 – January 21, 1924), was a...
| November 5, 1969 | Awarded to all persons in state service on the occasion of Lenin's 100th Birthday, April 1970. | 11,000,000+ | | | 1500th Anniversary Of Kiev November 5 is the 309th day of the year (310th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 56 days remaining. ...
For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ...
Image File history File links 1500KievRibbon. ...
Location Map of Ukraine with Kiev highlighted. ...
| May 10, 1982 | Awarded to all citizens of Kiev who had lived there at least 10 years. Also awarded to all surviving holders of The Medal For The Defence Of Kiev. | c700,000 | May 10 is the 130th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (131st in leap years). ...
1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Honourary titles | | Pilot Cosmonaut Of The Soviet Union | April 14, 1961 | Awarded To Soviet Cosmonauts. | 56 | | Inventor Of The Soviet Union April 14 is the 104th day of the year (105 in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 261 days remaining. ...
1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ...
| 1981 | Awarded To Inovative Soviets. | |
Note: Several Soviet decorations were worn in full, so a ribbon bar was not created. However, since the fall of the USSR, some medals have had ribbon bars created for them. An asterisk, *, denotes these medals. Awards not showing a ribbon are worn in full at all times. 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Ribbon bar of Soviet Marshal Georgy Zhukov Ribbon bars are small devices that are worn by military service personnel or by civilians. ...
See Also The award system of the Russian Federation has two distinct and complementary origins. ...
References - ^ a b Kolesnikov G.A. & Rozhkov A.M., Orders and medals of USSR, Moscow, Mil. lib., 1983.
External links - A Collector's Reference Site For Soviet Awards And Decorations
|
Feeds |
Contact