Awards and Emblems of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation

The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation has its own complex system of awards. This not only includes awards common to all the Armed Forces but also service specific and departmental awards. All awards herein were approved by decrees of the Minister of Defence, these decree numbers and inception dates are included as quick references to facilitate any further research.

Medals

Award	Name (English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... /Russian Russian language Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics... )	Ministerial Order	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Medal "For Combat Distinction" Медаль «За Боевые Отличия»	№ 100	2003-03-31	Awarded to military personnel Military personnel Military personnel is a blanket term used to refer to members of any armed force. Usually, military personnel are divided into branches of service roughly defined by certain circumstances of the deployment of the personnel. Those who serve in a typical large land force are soldiers, making up an... of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Armed Forces of the Russian Federation The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are the military services of Russia, established after the break-up of the Soviet Union. On 7 May 1992 Boris Yeltsin signed a decree establishing the Russian Ministry of Defence and placing all Soviet Armed Forces troops on the territory of the RSFSR... who stand out for courage and dedication in carrying out combat Combat Combat, or fighting, is a purposeful violent conflict meant to establish dominance over the opposition, or to terminate the opposition forever, or drive the opposition away from a location where it is not wanted or needed.... assignments or special operations in life threatening situations. For carrying out proactive and decisive action that contributed to the success of the mission, for successfully guiding the actions of subordinates in carrying out combat missions.
	Medal "For Military Valour" 1st Class Медаль «За Воинскую Доблесть» I Степени	№ 608	1999-12-22	Awarded to military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for excellent performance in training, for special distinction while performing normal military or combat duties, military exercise Military exercise A military exercise is the employment of military resources in training for military operations, either exploring the effects of warfare or testing strategies without actual combat... s and Military manoeuvres; for courage, dedication and other merits as demonstrated in the performance of military duty. The 1st and 2nd classes are bestowed sequentially, 2nd class, then 1st class.
	Medal "For Military Valour" 2nd Class Медаль «За Воинскую Доблесть» II Степени	№ 608	1999-12-22	Awarded to military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for excellent performance in training, for special distinction while performing normal military or combat duties, military exercises and manoeuvres; for courage, dedication and other merits as demonstrated in the performance of military duty. The 1st and 2nd classes are bestowed sequentially, 2nd class, then 1st class.
	Medal "For Labour Valour" Медаль «За Трудовую Доблесть»	№ 310	2000-06-05	Awarded to civilian Civilian A civilian under international humanitarian law is a person who is not a member of his or her country's armed forces or other militia. Civilians are distinct from combatants. They are afforded a degree of legal protection from the effects of war and military occupation... personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for outstanding performance, for high achievements in the industrial, scientific, socio-cultural activities and services in the training of highly qualified personnel.
	Medal "For The Strengthening Of Combat Cooperation" Медаль «За Укрепление Боевого Содружества»	№ 123 - № 85	1995-03-27 ---------- 2009-03-05	Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, and in some cases to ordinary citizens of Russia Russia Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects... or foreign citizens for merits in strengthening the brotherhood of arms and fostering military cooperation with friendly nations. Reverse inscription reads «МИНИСТЕРСТВО ОБОРОНЫ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ» (Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation).
	Medal "For Diligence In Carrying Out Tasks Of Engineering" Медаль «За Усердие При Выполнении Задач Инженерного Обеспечения»	№ 315	2000-06-18	Awarded to members of the Armed Forces for special distinction and exemplary execution of engineering Engineering Engineering is the discipline, art, skill and profession of acquiring and applying scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge, in order to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes that safely realize improvements to the lives of... tasks and activities; for merit demonstrated in the design and engineering of weapon Weapon A weapon, arm, or armament is a tool or instrument used with the aim of causing damage or harm to living beings or artificial structures or systems... s and their successful exploitation, for initiative, diligence and hard work in performance aimed at enhancing the combat readiness Combat readiness Combat readiness is a condition of the armed forces and their constituent units and formations, warships, aircraft, weapon systems or other military technology and equipment to perform during combat military operations, or functions consistently with the purpose for which they are organised or... of engineering troops.
	Medal "For Mine Clearing" Медаль «За Разминирование»	№ 90	2002-02-26	Awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for their dedication, bravery courage and professionalism in the tasks of detecting and clearing (eliminating) explosive objects on the ground; for participation in international programs, projects or operations involved in Humanitarian Demining; in organising and directing mine clearance operations. Inscription on reverse reads «ЗА РАЗМИНИРОВАНИЕ» (For Clearance) «МИНИСТЕРСТВО ОБОРОНЫ» (Ministry of Defence) «РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ» (Russian Federation).
	Medal "Admiral Gorshkov" Медаль «Адмирал Горшков»	№ 25	2003-01-27	Awarded to members of the Russian Navy for great personal contribution to the development, production, testing and putting into operation of ship Ship Since the end of the age of sail a ship has been any large buoyant marine vessel. Ships are generally distinguished from boats based on size and cargo or passenger capacity. Ships are used on lakes, seas, and rivers for a variety of activities, such as the transport of people or goods, fishing,... s, submarine Submarine A submarine is a watercraft capable of independent operation below the surface of the water. It differs from a submersible, which has more limited underwater capability... s, aircraft Aircraft An aircraft is a vehicle that is able to fly by gaining support from the air, or, in general, the atmosphere of a planet. An aircraft counters the force of gravity by using either static lift or by using the dynamic lift of an airfoil, or in a few cases the downward thrust from jet engines.Although... and other military equipment intended for the Navy in a timely manner and with high quality; running tests on ships, submarines, development of new aircraft; for the introduction of new constructive solutions to significantly improve the combat capabilities of weapons and military equipment; the successful development of weapons and military equipment.
	Medal "Admiral Kuznetsov" Медаль «Адмирал Кузнецов»	№ 25	2003-01-27	Awarded to naval personnel of the Navy Navy A navy is the branch of a nation's armed forces principally designated for naval and amphibious warfare; namely, lake- or ocean-borne combat operations and related functions... of the Russian Federation for excellence in training; for impeccable service on ships, submarines or in a naval air crew for at least 5 years, in other naval formations for at least 10 years; for the successful implementation of tasks from at least 3 armed services; for great personal contribution to the high alert status of ships, submarines, aircraft or shore naval installations; for skilled, competent leadership of subordinate personnel and proactive, decisive actions that contribute to the success of naval combat operations; to other persons for merit in strengthening the combat readiness of the Navy.
	Medal "Army General Khrulev" Медаль «Генерал Армии Хрулёв»	№ 210	2004-07-10	Awarded to senior logistics Logistics Logistics is the management of the flow of goods between the point of origin and the point of destination in order to meet the requirements of customers or corporations. Logistics involves the integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, and packaging, and... officers of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, to officials responsible for (ship) management, and that served for or have served in the armed forces Armed forces The armed forces of a country are its government-sponsored defense, fighting forces, and organizations. They exist to further the foreign and domestic policies of their governing body, and to defend that body and the nation it represents from external aggressors. In some countries paramilitary... for 20 years or more, as well as veterans of military service Military service Military service, in its simplest sense, is service by an individual or group in an army or other militia, whether as a chosen job or as a result of an involuntary draft . Some nations require a specific amount of military service from every citizen... for great personal contribution to the organisation of logistical troops.
	Medal "Army General Margelov" Медаль «Генерал Армии Маргелов»	№ 182	2005-05-05	Awarded to soldiers serving in airborne units for good service of 15 years or more subject to previously being awarded an insignia «For merits», as well as members of the civilian staff for Airborne troops that have served faithfully in Airborne Troops for more than 20 years. May also be awarded to veterans of Airborne troops, in the Airborne reserve or retired and having served 25 years or more, as well as military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for personal contribution to the strengthening and development of airborne troops.
	Medal "Major-General Aleksander Aleksandrov" Медаль «Генерал-Майор Александр Александров»	№ 317 - № 342	2005-08-02 ---------- 2008-06-20	Awarded to members of the armed forces, civilian personnel of the Armed Forces, veterans of the Armed Forces who are in reserve or retired, as well as other citizens of the Russian Federation for great personal contribution to the creation and promotion of Russian patriotic military music and the development of military music culture.
	Medal "Army General Komarovskij» Медаль «Генерал Армии Комаровский"	№ 175	2006-05-02	Awarded to soldiers for impeccable service over 10 years or more in the service of quartering and settlement (billeting) of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, for courage and bravery shown in the performance of military duty or special tasks; to civilian personnel of the armed forces who have served in the Service of quartering Quartering Quartering may refer to:* dividing into four parts: Hanged, drawn and quartered, quartering as a punishment Quartering... and settlement of troops for 15 years or more, to veterans of military service for great personal contribution to the development of military construction, organization and arrangement of the quartering of troops, and other persons, in assisting in addressing the tasks assigned to the quartering and settlement service.
	Medal "Colonel-General Dutov" Медаль «Генерал-Полковник Дутов»	№ 450	2006-11-07	Awarded for outstanding personal contribution to the development and improvement of the financial and economic capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, for improving the social protection of the Armed Forces while demonstrating the highest professional and business qualities; to military and civilian personnel of financial and economic bodies of the Armed Forces who have served in these bodies for 10 years or more; to citizens of the Russian Federation, dismissed from military service after 20 years or more and who served in the financial and economic bodies of the Armed Forces for 10 years or more; to other citizens who provide assistance in addressing the financial and economic challenges facing the Armed Forces.
	Medal "For Merits In Nuclear Security" Медаль «За Заслуги В Ядерном Обеспечении»	№ 290	2007-07-27	Awarded to members of the Armed Forces, civilian personnel of the Armed Forces, veterans of the Armed Forces who are in reserve or retired, as well as other citizens of the Russian Federation for great personal contribution to the establishment and development of nuclear weapons for the Russian Federation, for special merit in addressing the challenges facing the Ministry of Defence.
	Medal "For Excellent Completion Of A Military Education Establishment Of Higher Professional Education Of The Ministry Of Defence Of The Russian Federation" Медаль «За Отличное Окончание Военного Образовательного Учреждения Высшего Профессионального Образования МО РФ»	№ 337	2007-08-20	Awarded to soldiers who have completed training in military institutions of higher vocational education, passed all the prescribed curriculum tests (tests with the assessment) and final certification testing with the assessment of "excellent".
	Medal "For Merits In Upholding The Memory Of Fallen Defenders Of The Fatherland" Медаль «За Заслуги В Увековечении Памяти Погибших Защитников Отечества»	№ 55	2007-12-04	Awarded to soldiers and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces for great personal contribution to perpetuating the memory of the fallen Defenders of the Fatherland, their names and the fate of missing servicemen, demonstrating high moral and business qualities, diligence and initiative as well as to other citizens of the Russian Federation or foreign nationals who assist in perpetuating the memory of the fallen Defenders of the Fatherland.
	Medal "For Service In The Submarine Force" Медаль «За Службу В Подводных Силах»	№ 105	2006-03-10	Awarded to naval personnel for impeccable service associated with Navy submarines for 5 years or more, for bravery and courage shown in the performance of military duty or special combat missions; to civilian personnel of the armed forces of the Russian Federation, as well as other citizens of the Russian Federation who assist in fulfilling the tasks assigned to the Navy.
	Medal "For Service In The Naval Infantry" Медаль «За Службу В Морской Пехоте»	№ 455	2005-11-03	Awarded to soldiers performing military service in the administration of Navy coastal troops, military compounds or Naval Infantry, for impeccable service of 5 years or more. The medal (regardless of the duration of military service in the Naval Infantry) may be awarded to soldiers for bravery and courage shown in the performance of military duty. Naval Infantry veterans may be awarded the medal for special services.
	Medal "For Service in the Air Force" Медаль «За Службу В Военно-Воздушных Силах»	№ 240	2004-08-13	Awarded to soldiers of the Air Force Air force An air force, also known in some countries as an air army, is in the broadest sense, the national military organization that primarily conducts aerial warfare. More specifically, it is the branch of a nation's armed services that is responsible for aerial warfare as distinct from an army, navy or... of the Russian Federation for 20 years or more of good service subject to holding the Medal For Distinguished Military Service 1st Class and an honour badge "For Merit". In exceptional cases, for rewarding veterans of the Air Force or Air Defence Troops that meet specified conditions like the recognition of merit to the air force and air defence forces.
	Medal "For Service in Space Forces" Медаль «За Службу В Космических Войсках»	№ 360	2007-11-11	Awarded for initiative, diligence and distinction shown in the line of duty in military service for 20 years or more and already awarded the honour badge "For Merit" of Space Space Space is the boundless, three-dimensional extent in which objects and events occur and have relative position and direction. Physical space is often conceived in three linear dimensions, although modern physicists usually consider it, with time, to be part of a boundless four-dimensional continuum... Troops.
	Medal "For Service In The Railway Troops" Медаль «За Службу В Железнодорожных Войсках»	№ 330	2007-08-14	Awarded to soldiers of Railway Troops for good service of 10 years or more, subject to having previously been awarded the Honour Badge "For Merit" of Railway Troops, as well as to members of the civilian staff who served (worked) for 20 years or more. Medal may also be awarded to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the development of Railway Troops and assisted in the tasks entrusted to the service.
	Medal "200 Years Of The Ministry Of Defence" Медаль «200 Лет Министерство Обороны»	№ 300	2002-08-30	Awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation having faithfully served for 25 years or more; other military troops, military units and bodies that Russian law provides for in military service.
	Medal "300 Years Of The Baltic Fleet" Медаль «300 Лет Балтийскому флоту»	№ 160	2003-05-16	Awarded to sailors of the Baltic Fleet Baltic Fleet The Twice Red Banner Baltic Fleet - is the Russian Navy's presence in the Baltic Sea. In previous historical periods, it has been part of the navy of Imperial Russia and later the Soviet Union. The Fleet gained the 'Twice Red Banner' appellation during the Soviet period, indicating two awards of... who faithfully performed their official duties for 10 years or more as of 18 May 2003; to civilian personnel of the Baltic Fleet who faithfully performed their official duties for 25 years or more as of 18 May 2003; to other persons providing assistance in carrying out the assigned tasks of the Baltic Fleet.
	Medal "For Participation In The Military Victory Day Parade" Медаль «За Участие В Военном Параде В День Победы»	№ 130	2010-02-26
	Medal "Participant In "March-Shot" Bosnia-Kosovo 12 June 1999" Медаль «Участнику Марш-Броска Босния Косово 12 Июня 1999»	№ 75	2000-02-11	Awarded to military personnel of the Armed Forces Armed Forces Armed Forces is Elvis Costello's third album, his second with the Attractions, and the first to officially credit the Attractions on the cover. It was released in the UK by Radar Records and in the U.S. by Columbia in 1979... of the Russian Federation for their courage, bravery and valour displayed during operation March-Shot of 12 June 1999 in Bosnia-Kosovo Kosovo Kosovo is a region in southeastern Europe. Part of the Ottoman Empire for more than five centuries, later the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija within Serbia... . 93 awarded in Silver, 250 awarded in Bronze.
	Medal "For Distinction In Military Service" 1st Class Медаль «За Отличие В Военной Службе» I Степени	№ 123 - № 85	1995-03-27 ---------- 2009-03-05	Awarded to military personnel of the Defence Ministry of the Russian Federation for 20 years of good service.
	Medal "For Distinction In Military Service" 2nd Class Медаль «За Отличие В Военной Службе» II Степени	№ 123 - № 85	1995-03-27 ---------- 2009-03-05	Awarded to military personnel of the Defence Ministry of the Russian Federation for 15 years of good service.
	Medal "For Distinction In Military Service" 3rd Class Медаль «За Отличие В Военной Службе» III Степени	№ 123 - № 85	1995-03-27 ---------- 2009-03-05	Awarded to military personnel of the Defence Ministry of the Russian Federation for 10 years of good service.

Decorations "For Merits"

Award	Name (English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... /Russian Russian language Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics... )	Ministerial Order	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Badge Of Distinction "For Merits" Legal Service of the Armed Forces Знак Отличия «За Заслуги» Юридическая Служба Вооруженных Сил	№ 5	2001-01-31	Awarded to military personnel and members of the civilian staff who have served (worked) in the Legal Service of the Armed Forces for 5 years or more, for distinction in the performance of official duties, in activities aimed at strengthening the rule of law, in ensuring the legality of the activities of central bodies of the military administration, associations, formations, military units and organisations of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Merits" Personnel Administrative Departments of the Ministry of Defence Знак Отличия «За Заслуги» Личного Состава Управления Делами Министерства Обороны	№ 500	2001-12-29	Awarded to military personnel of the Administrative Departments of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation with at least one year of seniority in the office, for initiative, diligence and distinction displayed in the performance of military duties; also awarded to members of the civilian staff who have worked in the office for at least five years, for high performance in scientific and socio-cultural activities.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Merits" Military Personnel Of The Land Forces Знак Отличия «За Заслуги» Военнослужащих Сухопутных Войск.	№ 540	2001-12-30	Awarded to officers and warrant officers serving in the Ground Forces: for exemplary performance of military duties and high performance; for planning, organising and providing leadership; for excellent performance in combat and field training.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Merits" Military Personnel Of The Space Forces Знак Отличия «За Заслуги» Военнослужащих Космических Войск	№ 125	2002-03-19	Awarded to soldiers of the Space Space Space is the boundless, three-dimensional extent in which objects and events occur and have relative position and direction. Physical space is often conceived in three linear dimensions, although modern physicists usually consider it, with time, to be part of a boundless four-dimensional continuum... Forces for initiative, diligence and distinction shown in the performance of military duties. May also be awarded to members of the civilian staff of the Space Forces for high performance in business and scientific activities, as well as other persons - for providing effective assistance in performing the tasks assigned to the Space Forces.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Merits" Military Personnel Of The Office Of Operational Management of the General Staff of the Armed Forces Знак Отличия «За Заслуги» Военнослужащих Главного Оперативного Управления Генерального Штаба Вооруженных Сил	№ 455	2002-11-16	Awarded to generals, officers and warrant officers, serving in the Main Operations Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, for diligence and initiative. displayed in the performance of official duties, and who have served in the Main Operations Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces for at least 3 years.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Merits" Military Personnel Of The Main Personnel Office of the Ministry of Defence Знак Отличия «За Заслуги» Военнослужащих Главного Управления Кадров Министерства Обороны	№ 165	2003-05-17	Awarded to military personnel serving in the main personnel department of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation for not less than three years of hard work and initiative displayed during the performance of official duties.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Merits" Military Air Force Знак Отличия «За Заслуги» Военнослужащих Военно-Воздушных Сил.	№ 240	2004-08-13	Awarded to officers and warrant officers after 5 years or more in the Air Force Air force An air force, also known in some countries as an air army, is in the broadest sense, the national military organization that primarily conducts aerial warfare. More specifically, it is the branch of a nation's armed services that is responsible for aerial warfare as distinct from an army, navy or... for exemplary performance of military duties, able and competent leadership of subordinates, high rate of performance; for planning, organising and carrying out for air defence combat drills and manoeuvres; for high results in the training subordinates or in the development of new weapons’ technology; for professional excellence and superior performance in combat training and field (air) training.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Merits" Staff of the Minister of Defence Знак Отличия «За Заслуги» Аппарат Министра Обороны	№ 90	2005-03-19	Awarded to military personnel and members of the civilian staff of the Office of the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation for hard work and initiative displayed in the performance of official duties that have served (worked) in the office for at least 3 years.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Merits" Military Personnel Of The Airborne Troops Знак Отличия «За Заслуги» Военнослужащих Воздушно-Десантных Войск	№ 182	2005-05-06	Awarded to officers and warrant officers serving in Airborne Troops for 5 years or more: for exemplary performance of military duties; for outstanding results in training and in the education of subordinates or in the development of new technology and weapons; for professional excellence and superior performance in combat training.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Merits" Personnel Administrative Departments of Information and Public Relations of the Ministry of Defence Знак Отличия «За Заслуги» Личного Состава Управления Информации И Общественных Связей Министерства Обороны	№ 464	2005-11-02	Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Office of Information and Public Relations of the Ministry of Defense of Russia who have served in the department for at least 3 years: for exemplary performance of military duties and high performance indicators; for diligence and initiative displayed during the performance of official duties.

Decorations "For Distinction"

Award	Name (English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... /Russian Russian language Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics... )	Ministerial Order	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Badge Of Distinction "Chief Marshal of Artillery Nedelin" Знак Отличия «Главный Маршал Артиллерии Неделин»	№ 162	1998-04-07	Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Strategic Rocket Forces, as well as veterans of the service, for distinction displayed in the line of normal duties, combat assignments, in carrying out special tasks, for courage and valour in the line of duty, as well as social activities strengthening the position of Strategic Rocket Forces.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Distinction in Battlefield Research" 1st Class Знак Отличия «За Отличие В Поисковом Движении» I Степени	№ 55	2007-12-04	Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the armed forces Armed forces The armed forces of a country are its government-sponsored defense, fighting forces, and organizations. They exist to further the foreign and domestic policies of their governing body, and to defend that body and the nation it represents from external aggressors. In some countries paramilitary... for outstanding personal contribution to the establishment of the names of the dead and the fate of missing servicemen Soldier A soldier is a member of the land component of national armed forces; whereas a soldier hired for service in a foreign army would be termed a mercenary... and for active involvement in research for not less than seven years with significant results.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Distinction in Battlefield Research" 2nd Class Знак Отличия «За Отличие В Поисковом Движении» II Степени	№ 55	2007-12-04	Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the armed forces for outstanding personal contribution to the establishment of the names of the dead and the fate of missing servicemen Soldier A soldier is a member of the land component of national armed forces; whereas a soldier hired for service in a foreign army would be termed a mercenary... and for active involvement in research for not less than five years with significant results.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Distinction in Battlefield Research" 3rd class Знак Отличия «За Отличие В Поисковом Движении» III Степени	№ 55	2007-12-04	Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the armed forces for outstanding personal contribution to the establishment of the names of the dead and the fate of missing servicemen Soldier A soldier is a member of the land component of national armed forces; whereas a soldier hired for service in a foreign army would be termed a mercenary... and for active involvement in research for not less than three years with significant results.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Distinction" Знак Отличия Military Personnel Of Ground Forces «За Отличие» Военнослужащих Сухопутных Войск.	№ 540	2001-12-30	Awarded to soldiers, sergeants, master sergeants, in military service by conscription or by contract in the Ground Forces: for high achievements in the development, operation and maintenance of weapons and military equipment; for carrying out special assignments; for excellent performance in combat training, field training, other services, demonstrated in the performance of military duties.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Distinction" Знак Отличия Military Personnel Of The Military Air Force «За Отличие» Военнослужащих Военно-Воздушных Сил	№ 240	2004-08-13	Awarded to soldiers, sergeants and master sergeants, in military service by conscription or under contract to the Air Force for not less than one year: for high achievements in the development, operation and maintenance of weapons and military equipment; for the successful completion of special assignments; for excellent performance in combat training or highly specialized training
	Badge Of Distinction "For Distinction" Знак Отличия Strategic Missile Forces «За Отличие» Ракетные Войска Стратегического	№ 195	2006-05-12	Awarded to soldiers, sergeants, master sergeants, in military service by conscription or by contract in the Strategic Missile Forces for not less than 1 year: for exemplary performance of military duties, excellent performance in combat training; for high achievements in the development and maintenance of weapons and military equipment.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Distinction" Знак Отличия Military Personnel Of Airborne Troops «За Отличие» Военнослужащих Воздушно-Десантных Войск	№ 182	2005-05-06	Awarded to soldiers serving in the Airborne troops who have served at least 1 year: for exemplary performance of military duties, excellent performance in combat training; for high achievements in the development and exploitation of armament systems and military equipment; for the successful completion of special assignments and other distinction shown in the performance of military duty.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Distinction" Знак Отличия Special Service Of Armed Forces «За Отличие» Специальная Служба Вооруженных Сил	№ 554	1998-12-12	Awarded to officers of the Special Service of the Armed Forces for the successful implementation of measures to prevent unauthorised use of weapons; for excellent results achieved in the development, operation and maintenance of weapons and military equipment of the Special Service of the Armed Forces of Russia.
	Honorary Badge "For Distinction" Special Service Of Armed Forces Почетный Знак «За отличие» Специальная служба Вооруженных Сил	№ 554	1998-12-12	Awarded to military personnel or civilians that are not members of the Special Service of the Armed Forces of Russia, that have made a significant contribution to the prevention of unauthorised use of weapons.
	Badge Of Distinction "Officer of the Rear Armed Forces" Знак Отличия «Офицеров Тыла Вооруженных Сил»	№ 21	2000-01-16	Awarded to officers of the Rear Services (Logistics) of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for diligence and distinction in the performance of duties, for courage and valour during service, as well as for great personal contribution to the development and strengthening the rear of the Armed Forces of the RF.
	Badge Of Distinction "Officer of Engineering Troops" Знак Отличия «Офицеров Инженерных Войск»	№ 315	2000-08-18	Awarded to officers of engineering troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, or serving in higher military command formations in the field of military engineering, for distinction, initiative and diligence displayed in the performance of official duties.

Decorations for Service and Combat Duty

Award	Name (English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... /Russian Russian language Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics... )	Ministerial Order	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Badge "For Service in the Caucasus" Gold Знак «За Службу на Кавказе» золото	№ 367	2001-08-17	Awarded to officers Officer (armed forces) An officer is a member of an armed force or uniformed service who holds a position of authority. Commissioned officers derive authority directly from a sovereign power and, as such, hold a commission charging them with the duties and responsibilities of a specific office or position... and warrant officers performing military service in the North Caucasus North Caucasus The North Caucasus is the northern part of the Caucasus region between the Black and Caspian Seas and within European Russia. The term is also used as a synonym for the North Caucasus economic region of Russia.... Military District Military district Military districts are formations of a state's armed forces which are responsible for a certain area of territory. They are often more responsible for administrative than operational matters, and in countries with conscript forces, often handle parts of the conscription cycle.Navies have also used... , for initiative and diligence shown in the performance of official duties, as well as taking part in counter terrorism Terrorism Terrorism is the systematic use of terror, especially as a means of coercion. In the international community, however, terrorism has no universally agreed, legally binding, criminal law definition... operations in the North Caucasus region of the Russian Federation.
	Badge "For Service in the Caucasus" Silver Знак «За Службу на Кавказе» серебро	№ 367	2001-08-17	Awarded to soldiers, sailors Sailors Sailors is the plural form of Sailor, or mariner.Sailors may also refer to:Sailors , a 1964 Swedish filmKen Sailors , American basketball playerSports teams*Erie Sailors, baseball teams in Pennsylvania, USA... , sergeants and petty officers, performing military service in the North Caucasus North Caucasus The North Caucasus is the northern part of the Caucasus region between the Black and Caspian Seas and within European Russia. The term is also used as a synonym for the North Caucasus economic region of Russia.... Military District, for initiative and diligence shown in the performance of official duties, as well as taking part in counter terrorism operations in the North Caucasus region of the Russian Federation.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Service in the Naval Infantry" Members Of The Navy 1st Class Знак отличия «За службу в морской пехоте» военнослужащих Военно-Морского Флота I степени	№ 325	2001-07-24	Awarded to marines for special services and distinction in strengthening the combat readiness of formations and units of marines, in improving personal combat skills, for courage and bravery displayed in the performance of military duties. Promotion to this class requires one year following award of the badge 2nd class unless awarded for courage and bravery or exemplary leadership in the performance of special military operations of marine units.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Service in the Naval Infantry" Members Of The Navy 2nd Class Знак отличия «За службу в морской пехоте» военнослужащих Военно-Морского Флота II степени	№ 325	2001-07-24	Awarded to marines with at least 1 year of service for special services and distinction in strengthening the combat readiness of formations and units of marines, in improving personal combat skills, for courage and bravery displayed in the performance of military duties.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Service in Strategic Rocket Forces" Знак отличия «За службу в Ракетных войсках стратегического назначения»	№ 539	1998-12-04	Awarded to soldiers of the Strategic Rocket Forces Strategic Rocket Forces The Strategic Missile Troops or Strategic Rocket Forces of the Russian Federation or RVSN RF , transliteration: Raketnye voyska strategicheskogo naznacheniya Rossiyskoy Federatsii, literally Missile Troops of Strategic Designation of the Russian Federation) are a military branch of the Russian... : for planning, organising and serving in alert areas, for outstanding performance of combat duties, exemplary fulfilment of military duties and high personal performance in service while serving in the Strategic Rocket Forces for 10 years or more; for service in the Strategic Rocket Forces for 15 years or more if previously awarded the Badge "Chief Marshal of Artillery Nedelin".
	Badge Of Distinction "For Service in Military Intelligence" Знак отличия «За службу в военной разведке»	№ 291	1998-06-18	Awarded to military personnel of military intelligence Military intelligence Military intelligence is a military discipline that exploits a number of information collection and analysis approaches to provide guidance and direction to commanders in support of their decisions.... agencies: for services in planning, organisational skills, maintaining security; for exemplary performance of military duties, high personal performance for service in military intelligence agencies.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Service in Armoured Troops" Знак отличия «За службу в танковых войсках»	№ 538	1999-11-14	Awarded to members of the Armed Forces for good service and personal contribution to the maintenance of high combat readiness of armoured units and formations and the successful development, skilled application and testing of armoured vehicles. In exceptional cases to individuals who have previously served in research institutions or defence plants in recognition of their achievements in ensuring the development of armoured vehicles and the organisation of effective operation and testing.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Exemplary Service in Automotive Engineering" Знак отличия «За образцовую эксплуатацию автомобильной техники»	№ 538	1999-11-14	Awarded to military and civilian staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for personal contribution to combat readiness, for improving automotive technology, the organisation and safe implementation into operation of such new technologies. Can also be awarded in exceptional cases to individuals who have previously served in research institutions or defence plants in recognition of their achievements in ensuring the development of armoured vehicles, the organisation and effective operation of automotive testing.
	Badge Of Distinction "For the Creation of Armoured Vehicles" Знак отличия «За создание бронетанкового вооружения и техники»	№ 538	1999-11-14	Awarded to employees of research institutions, design offices, defence industries and the Armed Forces of Russia Russia Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects... for labour, personal contribution to the development, production and testing of armoured vehicles and the development of new processes, with experience in the defence industry and in research organisations of at least 10 years.
	Badge Of Distinction "Participant in Combat Operations" Знак отличия «участник боевых действии»
	Badge Of Distinction "For Combat Duty in the Strategic Rocket Forces" Знак отличия «За боевое дежурство в Ракетных войсках стратегического назначения»	№ 359	2000-07-09	Awarded to soldiers doing military service under contract in the Strategic Rocket Forces with class 2 training qualifications or above and with excellent bearing during alerts, serving in alert crews of the Central Control of Strategic Rocket Forces, of control stations or relay stations, in alert crews at missile regiments or in the regimental command and control station: for 300 cumulative days on alert; serving in alert crews in other military units for 400 cumulative days on alert; to commanders of military units engaged in combat alert duty who rate as "excellent" during alert exercises.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Combat Duty in Air Defence Forces" Знак отличия «За боевое дежурство по противовоздушной обороне»	№ 240	2004-08-13	Awarded to soldiers in military service under contract to the Air Force that possess at minimum a first class training qualification, for exemplary performance in military duties on air defence alert crews: for firing solutions while employed in command and control alert crews for at least 5 years; for support and logistical tasks while attached to alert crews for at least 6 years. Commanders of air defence units that rate as "excellent" may also be awarded the badge.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Long Range Cruise" (variant for an aircraft carrier) Знак отличия «За дальний поход»	№ 123	1996-03-31	Awarded to the most distinguished, highly disciplined military and civilian personnel of the Navy who participate in long-range cruises on vessels of the Navy, provided that the missions are successful. For all vessels, transition from one ocean to another; for vessels of under 1000 tons, a 30 day cruise with a distance of at least 500 miles from departure point; for vessels of over 1000 tons, a 45 day cruise depending on home port, Northern Fleet - the limits of the Norwegian Sea, Pacific fleet – 3000 miles from point of origin, Black Sea Fleet and the Novorossiysk Naval district - outside of the Aegean Sea, Baltic fleet - beyond the North Sea. This particular one identifies the ship as the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Long Range Cruise" (variant for surface ships) Знак отличия «За дальний поход»	№ 123	1996-03-31	Awarded to the most distinguished, highly disciplined military and civilian personnel of the Navy who participate in long-range cruises on vessels of the Navy, provided that the missions are successful. For all vessels, transition from one ocean to another; for vessels of under 1000 tons, a 30 day cruise with a distance of at least 500 miles from departure point; for vessels of over 1000 tons, a 45 day cruise depending on home port, Northern Fleet - the limits of the Norwegian Sea, Pacific fleet – 3000 miles from point of origin, Black Sea Fleet and the Novorossiysk Naval district - outside of the Aegean Sea, Baltic fleet - beyond the North Sea.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Long Range Cruise" (variant for submarines) Знак отличия «За дальний поход»	№ 123	1996-03-31	Awarded to the most distinguished, highly disciplined military and civilian personnel of the Navy who participate in long-range cruises on vessels of the Navy, provided that the missions are successful. For all vessels, transition from one ocean to another; for vessels of under 1000 tons, a 30 day cruise with a distance of at least 500 miles from departure point; for vessels of over 1000 tons, a 45 day cruise depending on home port, Northern Fleet - the limits of the Norwegian Sea, Pacific fleet – 3000 miles from point of origin, Black Sea Fleet and the Novorossiysk Naval district - outside of the Aegean Sea, Baltic fleet - beyond the North Sea. Specifically for submarines, a cruise with no docking amounting to more than half of the full autonomy of the vessel.
	Badge Of Distinction "Excellence in Military Construction" Знак отличия «Отличник военного строительства»	№ 295	1999-07-07	Awarded to military and civilian personnel of military units and organisations of construction and quartering of troops of the Ministry of Defence of Russian Federation, for distinction in the performance of official duties, for achieving high results in work, or for active participation in important construction during military operations.

Commemorative Badges

Award	Name (English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... /Russian Russian language Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics... )	Ministerial Order	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Commemorative Badge "100 years of Chief Marshal of Aviation A.A. Novikov" Памятный знак «100 лет Главному маршалу авиации Новикову А.А.»		2002
	Commemorative Badge "Colonel-General Pikalov" Памятный знак «Генерал-полковник Пикалов»	№ 310	2006-08-04	Awarded to soldiers and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces, as well as other citizens of the Russian Federation, for providing assistance in solving the tasks entrusted to the Federal Agency for Safe Storage and Destruction of Chemical Weapons.
	Commemorative Badge "100 Years of Major-General Boris Aleksandrov" Памятный знак «100 лет генерал-майору Борису Александрову»	№ 425	2005-10-06	Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces for great personal contributions to the development of musical culture of the Armed Forces, as well as to others, for assistance in the tasks entrusted to the Armed Forces of Russia.
	Commemorative Badge "300 Years of Naval Infantry" Памятный знак «300-лет морской пехоты»	№ 465	2005-11-03	Awarded to soldiers, veterans and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces Armed Forces Armed Forces is Elvis Costello's third album, his second with the Attractions, and the first to officially credit the Attractions on the cover. It was released in the UK by Radar Records and in the U.S. by Columbia in 1979... of Russia Russia Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects... , as well as to others, who assist in the tasks assigned to the Marines.
	Commemorative Badge "100 Years of the Russian Submarine Forces" Памятный знак «100 лет Подводным силам России»	№ 110	2006-03-11	Awarded to soldiers, veterans and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of Russia, as well as to others, who assist in the tasks assigned to the submarine Submarine A submarine is a watercraft capable of independent operation below the surface of the water. It differs from a submersible, which has more limited underwater capability... force.
	Commemorative Badge "50 Years of the Space Age" Памятный знак «50 лет Космической Эры»	№ 360	2007-09-11	Awarded to soldiers or veterans of military service Military service Military service, in its simplest sense, is service by an individual or group in an army or other militia, whether as a chosen job or as a result of an involuntary draft . Some nations require a specific amount of military service from every citizen... in space forces and representatives of the military-industrial complex, for personal contribution to the domestic development of space technologies.
	Commemorative Badge "50th Anniversary of the Moscow Commandant's Office Honour Guard" Памятный знак «50 летие роты почетного караула Военной комендатуры Москвы»		2006
	Commemorative Badge "Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov" Памятный знак «Николай Римский-Корсаков»	№ 40	2008-01-31	Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Military Band Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, for great personal contribution to the development of military music and who have served in (worked for) the Armed Forces for at least 10 years. May also be awarded to other citizens of Russia for assistance in the tasks assigned to the Military Band Service of the Armed Forces.
	Commemorative Badge "200 Years of the Ministry of Defence" Памятный знак «200 лет Министерству обороны»	№ 300	2002-08-30	Awarded on the occasion of the 200th Anniversary of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation to persons who actively promoted and assisted in the tasks entrusted to the Armed Forces.
	Commemorative Badge "300 Years of the Rear of the Armed Forces" Памятный знак «300 лет Тылу Вооруженных Сил»	№ 523	1999-11-08	Awarded to military personnel, civilian staff and veterans of the Rear Services (Logistics) of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, for distinction in the performance of official duties, special assignments, activities aimed at strengthening the Rear Services of the Armed Forces and who served in the Armed Forces 20 years or more.
	Commemorative Badge "300 Years of the Engineering Troops of Russia" Памятный знак «300 лет инженерным войскам России»	№ 348	1996-09-23	Type I is awarded to officers and warrant officers of engineering troops, other ranks of engineering troops who has served flawlessly in the engineering troops of at least 20 years and have previously been awarded state awards; former members of the Corps of Engineers and veterans of World War II. Type II is awarded to other ranks of engineering troops who has served flawlessly in the engineering troops of at least 20 years; other soldiers of the Armed Forces of Russia and other persons who served for the corps of engineers and contributed to their tasks.

Commendations

Award	Name (English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... /Russian Russian language Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics... )	Ministerial Order	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Commemorative Badge "Chief Of The General Staff Of The Armed Forces Of The Russian Federation" Памятный знак «начальника Генерального штаба Вооруженных Сил Российской Федерации»	№ 346	1999-08-06	Awarded to soldiers, citizens of Russia and foreign citizens who have made a significant contribution to the development of the RF Armed Forces and interstate relations in the military field. Worn on the right lapel.
	Commemorative Badge "Commander Of Military Air Forces" Памятный знак «главнокомандующего Военно-воздушными силами»	№ 240	2004-08-13	Awarded to military and civilian personnel who have served (have worked) in the Air Force for at least 10 years, veterans of the Air Force and Air Defence Forces, or to others who have made significant contributions to the Air Force for assistance in the tasks assigned to the Air Force. Worn on the left lapel.
	Commemorative Badge "Commander Of The Railway Troops" Памятный знак «Командующего Железнодорожными войсками»	№ 330	2007-08-14	Awarded to military and civilian personnel of Railway Troops who have served faithfully and (or) worked in Railway Troops for at least 10 years, and to others who have made significant contributions to the development of Railway Troops and for assistance in carrying out the tasks assigned to Railway Troops. Worn on the left lapel.
	Commemorative Badge "Air Defence Of Russia" Памятный знак «Противовоздушная оборона России»	№ 125	2005-04-10	Awarded to military and civilian personnel who have served (worked) in the Air Defence Forces for not less than 15 years, veterans of the Air Force (Defence Forces) and other individuals who have made a significant contribution to the development of Russia's air defence and assist in addressing the tasks assigned to the Air Force.
	Commemorative Badge "Constantine Badge" Памятный знак «Константиновский знак»	№ 540	2005-12-20	Awarded to graduates with honours of Naval Academies for initiative and diligence displayed in the study of naval sciences, research and development work in the construction, operation and implementation of weapons and military equipment; great contribution to the study of Russian history and in strengthening Russia's statehood, preservation and development of Russian naval traditions, high military discipline; scientific, literary or artistic work on Russian history, geography and oceanography, and other humanitarian and socio-economic sciences, aimed at strengthening patriotism and devotion to the Motherland.

Badges for Excellence

Award	Name (English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... /Russian Russian language Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics... )	Ministerial Order	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Badge "Excellent in the Air Force" Знак «Отличник ВВС»			Prototype.
	Badge "Excellent Ground Troop" Знак «Отличник Сухопутных Войск»			Prototype.
	Badge "Excellent Marksman" Знак «Отличник Стрелок»			Prototype.
	Badge "Excellent Airborne Trooper" Знак «Отличник Десантних»			Prototype.
	Badge "Excellent Sailor" Знак «Отличник ВМФ»			Prototype.
	Badge "Excellent Rocket Troop" Знак «Отличник РВСН»			Prototype.
	Badge "Excellent in Space Forces" Знак «Отличник Космических Войск»			Prototype.
	Badge "Excellent in Special Forces" Знак «Отличник Спецподразделений»			Prototype.

Railway Troops Of The Russian Federation

Railway Troops are integral to the Ministry of Defence but have their own award system.

Medals

Award	Name (English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... /Russian Russian language Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics... )	Ministerial Order	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Medal "For Distinction in Service" Медаль «За отличие в службе»	№ 46	1999-02-04	Awarded to warrant officers and officers of the Railway Troops of the Russian Federation who faultlessly served the service for not less than five years on military posts, who demonstrated initiative, dedication and distinction in official responsibilities and made great personal contributions to resolving the special challenges faced by the service, for training and educating subordinates, for the strengthening of military readiness, research, legal and personnel support for the Railway Troops of the Russian Federation.
	Medal "For Valour" 1st Class Медаль «За доблесть» I степени	№ 127	2001-04-10	Awarded to military personnel of the Railway Troops of the Russian Federation for outstanding contribution to the development of the service, for success in maintaining units at high combat Combat Combat, or fighting, is a purposeful violent conflict meant to establish dominance over the opposition, or to terminate the opposition forever, or drive the opposition away from a location where it is not wanted or needed.... readiness, for excellent performance in training and other achievements during military service
	Medal "For Valour" 2nd Class Медаль «За доблесть» II степени	№ 127	2001-04-10	Awarded to civilian personnel of military units of the Railway Troops of the Russian Federation for outstanding achievements and outstanding performance of research Research Research can be defined as the scientific search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, to establish novel facts, solve new or existing problems, prove new ideas, or develop new theories, usually using a scientific method... institutions, enterprises, organizations and military educational institutions of vocational education Vocational education Vocational education or vocational education and training is an education that prepares trainees for jobs that are based on manual or practical activities, traditionally non-academic, and totally related to a specific trade, occupation, or vocation... for the service.
	Jubilee Medal "150 Years of Railway Troops Of Russia" Юбилейная медаль «150 лет ЖДВ России»	№ 352	2000-08-23	Awarded to military personnel of the Railway Troops of the Russian Federation if previously awarded government or departmental awards of the Russian Federation or the USSR and who faultlessly served for more than 10 years; to generals, officers Officer (armed forces) An officer is a member of an armed force or uniformed service who holds a position of authority. Commissioned officers derive authority directly from a sovereign power and, as such, hold a commission charging them with the duties and responsibilities of a specific office or position... , ensigns, warrant officers, sergeants and soldiers, retired, dismissed from the Railway Troops of the Russian Federation, of the Armed Forces of the USSR, when previously awarded government or departmental awards of the Russian Federation or the USSR and who faultlessly served for Railway Troops for 20 years or more; to civilian personnel of military units, research institutions, enterprises, organizations and military educational institutions of vocational education for Russian railway troops when previously awarded government or departmental awards the Russian Federation or the Soviet Union Soviet Union The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991.... and worked flawlessly in the railway troops for 10 years or more; to citizens who have made a significant contribution to the tasks entrusted to the Railway Troops of the Russian Federation.
	Medal "For Distinction In Service" 1st Class Медаль «За Отличие В Службе» I степени	№ 47	1999-02-04	Awarded to members of the Railway Troops of the Russian Federation for 20 years of good service.
	Medal "For Distinction In Service" 2nd Class Медаль «За Отличие В Службе» II степени	№ 47	1999-02-04	Awarded to members of the Railway Troops of the Russian Federation for 15 years of good service.
	Medal "For Distinction In Service" 3rd Class Медаль «За Отличие В Службе» II степени	№ 47	1999-02-04	Awarded to members of the Railway Troops of the Russian Federation for 10 years of good service.

Badges

Award	Name (English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... /Russian Russian language Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics... )	Ministerial Order	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Badge "Veteran of Railway Troops" Знак «Ветеран Железнодорожных Войск»	№ 171	1998-06-01	Awarded to soldiers and veterans of the Railway Troops of the Russian Federation who faultlessly served for at least 20 years in the service, for great personal contribution in resolving the special challenges faced by the service, training and education of personnel, the strengthening of military readiness, science and research, legal and personnel support for the Railway Troops.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Merits" Знак отличия «За заслуги»	№ 330	2007-08-14	Awarded to officers and warrant officers with 5 years or more in Railway Troops (ZHDV): for professional excellence and superior performance in combat training; for exemplary performance of military duties, able and competent leadership.
	Badge Of Distinction "For Distinction" Знак отличия «За отличие»	№ 330	2007-08-14	Awarded to soldiers, sergeants and master sergeants with no less than one year of service in Railway Troops (ZHDV): for high achievements in the development, operation and maintenance of weapons and military equipment; for the successful completion of special assignments; for excellent performance in combat training.

Federal Agency for Special Construction (SpetsStroj Russia)

The Federal Agency for Special Construction is subordinate to the Ministry of Defence.

Medals

Award	Name (English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... /Russian Russian language Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics... )	Ministerial Order	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Medal "For Distinction in Service" Медаль «За отличие в службе»	№ 51	2001-02-22	Awarded to soldiers who served flawlessly in the central administration of the Federal Agency for Special Construction, in the military, technical and engineering Engineering Engineering is the discipline, art, skill and profession of acquiring and applying scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge, in order to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes that safely realize improvements to the lives of... training and development of specialists, in military formations with at least 5 years on military posts; to officers or warrant officers for initiative, diligence, and distinction who made a great contribution to overcoming the special challenges faced by military units in the training and education of personnel.
	Medal "55 Years Of SpetsStroj Russia" Медаль «55 лет Спецстроя России»	№ 421	2005-10-17	Awarded to soldiers of the central administration of engineering forces, of military road construction formations with 15 years or more of faultless service; veterans of the service with 20 years or more; civilian staff members who worked for 30 years or more in the service; soldiers and citizens who have made significant contributions to the tasks entrusted to the Federal Agency for Special Construction of Russia.
	Medal "50 Years Of SpetsStroj Russia" Медаль «50 лет Спецстроя России»	№ 174	2000-10-27	Awarded to military and civilian personnel who worked in the Federal Agency for Special Construction of Russia for 20 years or more, as well as to soldiers of other departments who made a significant contribution to the tasks entrusted to the agency as well as to other citizens who made a significant contribution to the tasks entrusted to the agency.
	Medal "40 Years MTU of SpetsStroj of Russia" Медаль «40 лет ВТУ при Спецстрое России»	№ 191	2007-04-19	Awarded to military personnel and veterans who worked in the Military-Technical University of the Federal Agency for Special Construction of Russia for 10 years or more; to members of the civilian staff for 15 years or more; to soldiers and civilians who have made a significant personal contribution to the development of the Military Technical University and to the tasks entrusted to it.
	Medal "65 Years of VEVUS" Медаль «65 лет ВЭВУС при Спецстрое России»	№ 192	2007-04-19	Awarded to military and civilian personnel as well as to veterans who worked in the Federal Agency for Special Construction of Russia on VEVUS, the Military Operational Communications Recovery System, for 15 years or more; to soldiers and civilians who have made a significant personal contribution to the development of VEVUS. Reverse inscription: ВОЕННОЕ ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИОННО-ВОССТАНОВИТЕЛЬНОЕ УПРАВЛЕНИЕ СВЯЗИ (MILITARY OPERATIONAL RECOVERY OF COMMUNICATIONS)
	Medal "For Distinction In Service" 1st Class Медаль «За Отличие В Службе» I степени	№ 52	2001-02-22	Awarded to soldiers of the Federal Agency for Special Construction of Russia for impeccable service over a period of 20 years. The reverse inscription reads «ЗА БЕЗУПРЕЧНУЮ СЛУЖБУ» (FOR FAULTLESS SERVICE).
	Medal "For Distinction In Service" 2nd Class Медаль «За Отличие В Службе» II степени	№ 52	2001-02-22	Awarded to soldiers of the Federal Agency for Special Construction of Russia for impeccable service over a period of 15 years. The reverse inscription reads «ЗА БЕЗУПРЕЧНУЮ СЛУЖБУ» (FOR FAULTLESS SERVICE).
	Medal "For Distinction In Service" 3rd Class Медаль «За Отличие В Службе» III степени	№ 52	2001-02-22	Awarded to soldiers of the Federal Agency for Special Construction of Russia for impeccable service over a period of 10 years. The reverse inscription reads «ЗА БЕЗУПРЕЧНУЮ СЛУЖБУ» (FOR FAULTLESS SERVICE).

Badges

Award	Name (English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... /Russian Russian language Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics... )	Ministerial Order	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Commemorative Badge "Chief of the Federal Agency for Special Construction of the Russian Federation" Памятный Знак «Начальника Федеральной Службы Специального Правительства Российской Федерации»	№ 169	2000-11-21	Awarded to employees of the Federal Service for Special Construction of the Russian Federation, of the military central administration, of military engineering and road-building units in military formations of SpetsStroj and others have made a significant contribution to solving the challenges facing the service.
	Badge "Veteran of the Federal Agency for Special Construction" Знак «Ветеран Спецстроя России»	№ 7/237/8-2	2000-03-10	Awarded to highly skilled workers of enterprises, institutions, organisations, industry and military engineering military units, road-building military units, as well as others who have made significant contributions to the industry.
	Badge "Excellent Special Construction Troops of Russia" Знак «Отличник Спецстроя России»	№ 7/237/8-3	2000-03-10	Awarded to meritorious male employees of SpetsStroj with more than 10 years, female employees with more than 15 years of seniority in the department, as well as military personnel with 5 years or more of service, of which at least three have been with SpetsStroj.

Federal Agency for Safe Storage and Destruction of Chemical Weapons

The Federal Agency for Safe Storage and Destruction of Chemical Weapons is subordinate to the Ministry of Defence.

Medals

Award	Name (English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... /Russian Russian language Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics... )	Ministerial Order	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Medal "For Cooperation In The Field Of Chemical Disarmament" Медаль «За содружество в области химического разоружения»	№ 319	2007-10-15
	Medal "15 Years of the Federal Agency for Safe Storage and Destruction of Chemical Weapons"' Медаль «15 лет федеральное управление по безопасному хранению и уничтожению химического оружия»	№ 319	2007-10-15

Badges

Award	Name (English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... /Russian Russian language Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics... )	Ministerial Order	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Badge Of Distinction "For Valour in the Storage and Destruction of Chemical Weapons" Знак отличия «За доблесть при хранении и уничтожении химического оружия»	№ 310	2006-08-04	Awarded to soldiers of the Federal Office for the Safe Storage and Destruction of Chemical Weapons, who had served there for at least 3 years, for exemplary performance of military duties and the successful completion of special assignments. Badge instituted while the agency was still under the Defence Ministry.

Emblems of Defence Ministry Entities

Branch/Department	Emblem	Branch/Department	Emblem
Ministry of Defence Министерство обороны		Armed Forces Вооружённые Силы
General Staff Генерального Штаба		Army Сухопутные войска
Navy Военно-морского флота		Military Air Force Военно-воздушных сил
Airborne Troops Воздушно-десантные войска		Space Forces Космические войска
Air Defense войсковой противовоздушной обороны		Strategic Rocket Forces Ракетные войска стратегического назначения
Rocket and Artillery Troops ракетных войск и артиллерии		Signal Corps войск связи
Special Purpose Units Спецназ		Corps of Engineers инженерных войск
Military Nuclear Security Units воинских частей ядерного обеспечения		Railway Troops Железнодорожных войск
Rear of the Armed Forces - Logistics Тыла Вооруженных Сил		Quartering and Settlement Службы расквартирования и обустройства
Federal Agency for Special Construction Федеральное агентство специального строительства		Environmental Service of the Armed Forces Экологической службы Вооруженных Сил
Federal Service for Technical and Export Control Федеральной службы по техническому и экспортному контролю		Federal Service for Defence Contracts Федеральной службы по оборонному заказу
Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Федеральной службы по военно-техническому сотрудничеству		Federal Agency for Safe Storage and Destruction of Chemical Weapons федеральное управление по безопасному хранению и уничтожению химического оружия

External links

State Awards of the Russian Federation - Official site In Russian
Official web site of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation In Russian

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Medals

Decorations "For Merits"

Decorations "For Distinction"

Decorations for Service and Combat Duty

Commemorative Badges

Commendations

Badges for Excellence

Railway Troops Of The Russian Federation

Medals

Badges

Federal Agency for Special Construction (SpetsStroj Russia)

Medals

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Federal Agency for Safe Storage and Destruction of Chemical Weapons

Medals

Badges

Emblems of Defence Ministry Entities

See also

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