Awards of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia

Known internationally as the MVD, The Ministry of Internal Affairs of The Russian Federation encompasses all militia (police) forces, Interior Troops and the State Migratory Service. It has its own ministerial awards system subordinate to state awards. This article will endeavour to give as complete a picture as possible on the awards of this Russian ministry.

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... )	Order	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Medal "For Military Valour" Медаль «За Воинскую Доблесть»	№ 50	2001-01-24	Awarded to soldiers of the troops of the Interior Ministry of the Russian Federation for excellent performance in training; for distinction in the performance of military duties; for merit in the protection of public order and public security; for courage, dedication and high achievements displayed during military service.
	Medal "For Valour In Service" Медаль «За Доблесть В Службе»	№ 50	2001-01-24	Awarded to members of the Interior Ministry of the Russian Federation for excellent operational performance of duties; for active work in the protection of public order and combating crime; for courage, dedication and achievements displayed during service in the Interior Ministry.
	Medal "For Bravery in a Fire" Медаль «За Отвагу На Пожаре»	№ 50	2001-01-24	Awarded to members of the Interior Ministry, the military forces of the Interior Ministry 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... , employees of the State Fire Service and in some cases to other citizens of the Russian Federation for courage and dedication while extinguishing fires, rescuing people and saving property from fire; for leadership in leading efforts in fire fighting and rescuing people; for courage, determination and high professionalism as demonstrated in preventing an explosion or fire.
	Medal "For Explosives Disposal" Медаль «За разминирование»	№ 466	2005-06-11	Awarded for dedication, bravery and courage in detecting and neutralising (destroying) explosive devices on the ground; for organising and managing activities aimed at detecting and neutralizing explosive devices on the ground. In some cases awarded to citizens for assisting employees of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation or the military forces of the Interior Ministry in carrying out their tasks to detect and neutralize explosive devices on the ground
	Medal "For Merits in Aviation" Медаль «За Заслуги в Авиации»	№ 970	2008-11-11
	Medal "For Combat Cooperation" Медаль «За Боевое Содружество»	№ 50	2001-01-24	Awarded to members of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation, the military forces of the Interior Ministry 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 services in strengthening the Brotherhood of Arms and military cooperation, and in some cases to other citizens of the Russian Federation or foreign citizens for assisting in the performance of the tasks assigned to the ministry.
	Medal "For Excellence In Criminal Investigation In The Saint Petersburg And Leningrad District" Медаль «За Отличие ГУВД Санкт-Петербурга И Ленинградской Области»
	Medal "45 Years of Criminal Investigations in the North-West (Saint Petersburg And Leningrad) District" Медаль «45 лет следственное управление при северо-западном УВДТ МВД РФ»		2008
	Medal "For Merits in Financial and Economic Activities" Медаль «За Заслуги в финансово-экономической деятельности»
	Medal "For Merits in Management Activities" 1st Class Медаль «За Заслуги в управленческой деятельности» I степени	№ 355	2008-04-21	Awarded to employees of the ministry, soldiers and officers of Interior Troops, with at least 15 years of managerial service in the MVD, who have special merit in the development of system-wide or generic ministerial document management, by objectives or conceptual nature, for the effective management of divisions within the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in the implementation of a set of management functions.
	Medal "For Merits in Management Activities" 2nd Class Медаль «За Заслуги в управленческой деятельности» II степени	№ 355	2008-04-21	Awarded to employees of the ministry, soldiers and officers of Interior Troops, with at least 10 years of managerial service in the MVD, who have made a significant contribution in the introduction and development of new and emerging technologies in management of the Interior Ministry, in establishing science based technologies in combating crime and facing new criminal threats, in the formation of concepts and in defining required reforms in police and Interior forces, in the development of effective mechanisms for the implementation of advanced forms and methods of successfully carrying out operational and combat tasks, in improving the management of subordinate units of internal affairs bodies and internal troops of Russia.
	Medal "For Merits in Management Activities" 3rd Class Медаль «За Заслуги в управленческой деятельности» III степени	№ 355	2008-04-21	Awarded to employees of the ministry, soldiers and officers of Interior Troops, with at least 5 years of managerial service in the MVD who have distinguished themselves in the introduction of new science-based managerial approaches for internal affairs agencies and offices, for the preparation of other documents used in of crime fighting, for the development of socially significant predictive and analytical papers, complex research problems on crime and crime fighting, in laying the groundwork for inter-agency cooperation and other documents that define the format of multilateral cooperation, for optimizing system goals and objectives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia on the scale of major public policies, strengthening institutional foundations and prestige of internal units in Russia, for the effective organization of work of internal affairs bodies and units of the Interior Ministry of Russia, for professional excellence and high personal achievements.
	Medal "For the Promotion of Interior Troops" Медаль «За Содействие ВВ МВД»	№ 347	2009-05-06	Awarded to recognise the citizens of the Russian Federation and foreign nationals who promote the work carried out by the armed forces of the Interior Ministry 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... and assist in fulfilling the responsibilities and combat assignments entrusted to the service.
	Medal "90 years of the Moscow Criminal Investigation Department" Медаль «90 Лет Московскому Уголовному Розыску»		2008
	Medal "70 Years of Division Of Traffic Control-State Auto-mobile Inspectorate-State Inspectorate Of Road Safety" Памятная Медаль «70 Лет ОРУД-ГАИ-ГИБДД»		2006
	Medal "70 Years of the Economic Security Units of the MVD of Russia" Медаль «70 Лет подразделениям экономической безопасности МВД России»	№ 140	2007-02-07	Awarded to personnel of the economic security staff of the Interior Ministry of the Russian Federation for achievements in operational performance and management; to civil servants and employees for faultless service and/or the promotion of the units of economic security; citizens and foreign nationals who provide substantial assistance to units of the economic security of the MVD in the implementation of their tasks.
	Medal "90 Years of the Personnel Office MVD of Russia" Медаль «90 Лет кадровой службе МВД России»		2008
	Medal "90 Years of Criminal Investigation" Медаль «90 Лет Уголовному Розыску»
	Medal "200 Years of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Медаль «200 Лет Министерство Внутренних ДЕЛ»	№ 542	2002-06-05	Awarded to military and civilian personnel or former officers or civilian personnel of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation who served faultlessly for 20 years or more.
	Medal 80 Years of North-Western Transport Медаль «80 Лет Северо-Западному УВД На Транспорте»
	Medal "90 Years Of Military Staff Departments Of The Ministry Of Internal Affairs" Медаль «90 Лет Штабным Подразделениям МВД»
	Medal "100 Years of Dactyloscopic Research In Russia" Медаль «100 Лет Дактилоскопическому Учету В России»
	Medal "85 Years of Police Patrols and Sentry Services" Медаль «85 Лет Патрульно-постовой службе милиции»		2008
	Medal "90 Years of the Russian Militia" Медаль «90 Лет Милиция России»		2007
	Medal "90 Years of the Information Service" Медаль «90 Лет информационная служа»		2008
	Medal "15 Years Of Special Rapid Response Unit-Special Purpose Police Detachment "Lynx" Of The Ministry Of Internal Affairs." Медаль «15 Лет СОБР-ОМСН РЫСЬ»		2007
	Medal "100 Years Of Cinological Units Of The MVD Of Russia" Медаль «100 лет кинологическим подразделениям МВД России»	№ 347	2009-05-06
	Medal "Veteran of the MVD" Медаль «Ветеран МВД»
	Medal "For Distinction In Service" 1st Class Медаль «За Отличие В Службе» I степени	№ 641 № 140	2002-07-05 2007-02-07	Awarded to personnel of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation for 20 years of good service.
	Medal "For Distinction In Service" 2nd Class Медаль «За Отличие В Службе» II степени	№ 641 № 140	2002-07-05 2007-02-07	Awarded to personnel of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation for 15 years of good service.
	Medal "For Distinction In Service" 3rd Class Медаль «За Отличие В Службе» III степени	№ 641 № 140	2002-07-05 2007-02-07	Awarded to personnel of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation for 10 years of good service.

Chest 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... )	Order	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Chest Badge "Honoured Employee of the MVD" Нагрудный знак «Почетный сотрудник МВД»	№ 772	1998-11-07	Awarded to officers and other ranks Other Ranks Other Ranks in the British Army, Royal Marines and Royal Air Force are those personnel who are not commissioned officers. In the Royal Navy, these personnel are called ratings... of bodies of Internal Affairs and servicemen of internal troops who have served in the Ministry of Internal Affairs 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 10 years or more, for efficient work organisation and high performance indicators while serving in internal affairs agencies, formations and units of internal troops, for exemplary performance in service in carrying out military duties and for displaying initiative, courage and dedication.
	Chest Badge "For Distinction in Service to Interior Troops Of MVD Of Russia" 1st Class Нагрудный знак «За отличие в службе ВВ МВД России» I степени	№ 28	1995-01-27	Awarded the soldiers of the Interior Ministry 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 initiative, diligence and distinction displayed in the discharge of official duties.
	Chest Badge "For Distinction in Service to Interior Troops Of MVD Of Russia" 2nd Class ВВ МВД Нагрудный знак «За отличие в службе ВВ МВД России» II степени	№ 28	1995-01-27	Awarded the soldiers of the Interior Ministry 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 initiative, diligence and distinction displayed in the discharge of official duties.
	Chest Badge "For Faithful Duty" Нагрудный знак «За верность долгу»	№ 633	2000-06-14	Awarded to employees of the Interior Ministry who have worked continuously in the same service for at least five years: for courage and dedication shown during the performance of duties; for achieving high personal performance indicators, for improvement of professional skills; for the development and introduction of new working methods enhancing the effectiveness of ministerial agencies; for active cooperation with other services of Internal Affairs which contributes to strengthening the protection of public order and strengthening crime fighting.
	Chest Badge "For Distinction" of non-departmental security of the MVD Нагрудный знак «За Отличие» вневедомственной охраны МВД	№ 574	1999-08-02	Awarded to officers and employees of non-departmental security units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs who have served in the ministry for at least 15 years, for achieving high operational and managerial standards of performance in the protection of business and individual property, in the protection of public order, for personal initiative and perseverance in the line of duty. Also awarded to employees of other entities of the MVD, as well as citizens for their active assistance in the development and improvement of non-departmental security, enhancing the credibility and image of the service, for dedication and courage in combating crime, apprehending criminals, or that have made a great contribution to the development of the service.
	Chest Badge "For Distinction In Service to GAI" 1st Class Нагрудный знак «За отличие в службе ГАИ» I степени	№ 50	1997-01-25	Awarded to employees of the State Automotive Inspection department (GAI) who have served in the ministry for at least 15 years with at least 5 years with the GAI, for achieving high performance indicators in enforcing preventive measures aimed at reducing the severity of road - traffic injuries, or in the suppression of offences to road safety. May also be awarded honorarily to representatives of other ministries, departments, enterprises, organizations and institutions for their active participation in the aforementioned activities.
	Chest Badge "For Distinction In Service to GAI" 2nd class Нагрудный знак «За отличие в службе ГАИ» II степени	№ 50	1997-01-25	Awarded to employees of the State Automotive Inspection department (GAI) who have served in the ministry for at least 10 years with at least 5 years with the GAI, for achieving high performance indicators in enforcing preventive measures aimed at reducing the severity of road - traffic injuries, or in the suppression of offences to road safety. May also be awarded honorarily to representatives of other ministries, departments, enterprises, organizations and institutions for their active participation in the aforementioned activities.
	Chest Badge "Participant in Combat Operations" Нагрудный знак «Участник боевых действий»	№ 333	2000-03-31	Awarded to servicemen and officers of the Interior Troops 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 faithful execution of combat duties and fighting for the rule of law, combating crime and 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... , conducting counter-terrorism Counter-terrorism Counter-terrorism is the practices, tactics, techniques, and strategies that governments, militaries, police departments and corporations adopt to prevent or in response to terrorist threats and/or acts, both real and imputed.The tactic of terrorism is available to insurgents and governments... operations 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.... region; to members of the bodies of Internal Affairs Internal affairs Internal affairs may refer to:* Internal affairs of a state* Internal affairs , a division of a law enforcement agency which investigates cases of lawbreaking by members of that agency... and internal security forces, other employees of the MVD, for taking part in law enforcement Law enforcement agency In North American English, a law enforcement agency is a government agency responsible for the enforcement of the laws.Outside North America, such organizations are called police services. In North America, some of these services are called police while others have other names In North American... activities and public safety in combat areas.
	Chest Badge "Exemplary Worker of the Criminal Police" Нагрудный знак «Лучший сотрудник криминальной милиции»	№ 633	2000-06-14	Awarded after at least five years of service in the criminal police for courage and dedication shown during the performance of duty; for achieving high personal standards, for improvement of professional skills in preventing and solving crimes or capturing wanted criminals; for the development and introduction of new crime fighting techniques, enhancing the effectiveness of the criminal police service, for initiative and resourcefulness; for active cooperation with other services of the Ministry of Internal Affairs which contributes to strengthening the protection of public order and crime fighting.
	Chest Badge "Exemplary District Police Inspector" Нагрудный знак «Лучший участковый инспектор милиции»	№ 633	2000-06-14	Awarded to district police inspectors and senior inspectors of police precincts who have attained the highest results in the discharge of their duties and have occupied their positions for at least five years.
	Chest Badge "Exemplary Employee Of The Patrol-Guard Service Militia" Нагрудный знак «Лучший сотрудник патрульно-постовой службы милиции»	№ 633	2000-06-14	Awarded to members of police patrol services who have worked continuously in the patrol service for not less than five years: for high personal achievements in operational performance, for improving professional skills in the prevention, detection and solving of crimes and the arrest of wanted criminals; for the development and introduction of new working methods enhancing the effectiveness of the patrol service, for initiative and resourcefulness; for active cooperation with other bodies of the MVD contributing to the enhancement of public order and strengthening the fight against crime.
	Chest Badge "Exemplary Worker In Fire Prevention" Нагрудный знак «Лучший работник пожарной охраны»	№ 633	2000-06-14	Awarded to members of the State Fire Service, the military, fire service and fire prevention services of other ministries, departments and organisations, members of voluntary fire units, who have served in that capacity for at least five years: for dedication and exemplary work in fire-fighting, in accident and disaster relief, during natural disasters, in rescues, in the protection of public and private property from fire; for active and fruitful work in promoting fire security; for excellence in design and implementation of advanced fire fighting equipment and techniques; for active assistance in the activities of the State Fire Service.
	Chest Badge "Exemplary Inspector In Juvenile Cases" Нагрудный знак «Лучший инспектор по делам несовершеннолетних»	№ 633	2000-06-14	Awarded to staff members of the Juvenile Minor (law) In law, a minor is a person under a certain age — the age of majority — which legally demarcates childhood from adulthood; the age depends upon jurisdiction and application, but is typically 18... Division and temporary isolation institutions for juvenile offenders who have attained the highest results in the discharge of their duties and have worked in their positions for at least five years.
	Chest Badge "Exemplary Employee Of Special Units Of Militia" Нагрудный знак «Лучший сотрудник специальных подразделений милиции»	№ 633	2000-06-14	Awarded to members of police Police The police is a personification of the state designated to put in practice the enforced law, protect property and reduce civil disorder in civilian matters. Their powers include the legitimized use of force... special units who have attained the highest results in the performance of their duties and worked in special intervention units for at least five years.
	Chest Badge "Exemplary Investigator" Нагрудный знак «Лучший следователь»	№ 633	2000-06-14	Awarded to middle, senior and top management officials of the investigative apparatus of the ministry who have been in post for a minimum of five continuous years: for courage and dedication displayed during the performance of duty; for achieving high personal performance indicators, for improvement of professional skills; for the development and introduction of new working methods to enhance effectiveness of the investigative apparatus; for active cooperation with other MVD agencies which contributes to the fight against crime.
	Chest Badge "Exemplary Detective" Нагрудный знак «Лучший дознаватель»	№ 633	2000-06-14	Awarded to middle and senior management officials of investigative units who continuously worked in the Interior Ministry for at least five years: for courage and dedication displayed in the performance of official duties; for achieving high personal operational performance indicators, for improving professional skills; for the development and introduction of new working methods, for enhancing the effectiveness of investigative units; for active cooperation with other agencies and bodies of the Interior Ministry contributing to strengthening the fight against crime.
	Chest Badge "Excellent Militia" Нагрудный знак «Отличник милиции»	№ 633	2000-06-14	Awarded to the militia Militia The term militia is commonly used today to refer to a military force composed of ordinary citizens to provide defense, emergency law enforcement, or paramilitary service, in times of emergency without being paid a regular salary or committed to a fixed term of service. It is a polyseme with... rank and file, junior command personnel of the militia, cadets and students of educational institutions of the MVD 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... conducting police training, for achieving high standards in public order and crime fighting, for improving their professional qualifications, for courage, resourcefulness and initiative in the performance of duty, and who served in the police for at least three years.
	Chest Badge "Excellent Fire-fighter" Нагрудный знак «Отличный пожарный»	№ 633	2000-06-14	Awarded to the rank and file, junior command personnel, employees of the State Fire Service, cadets and students of educational institutions of the MVD 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... , conducting training for the SFS, as well as employees of fire services of other ministries, departments and organisations, members of voluntary fire units, in position for no less than three years, which have achieved high standards in fire prevention and fire-fighting, in raising their professional qualifications, for bold and decisive action demonstrated in the performance of duty.
	Chest Badge "200 Years of the MVD of Russia" Нагрудный знак «200 лет МВД России»	№ 707	2002-07-25	Awarded to officers and employees of internal affairs, military and civilian personnel of internal security forces and federal public servants for faithful performance regardless of length of service (work); to former employees of internal affairs or veterans of military internal forces who impeccably served in bodies of internal affairs or in the Internal Troops 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... and had previously received awards from institutions or organs of the criminal police, correctional system, state fire service, federal bodies of the tax police, Customs Service of the Russian Federation and other federal bodies with executive powers who provide for military service; to citizens who have rendered assistance in the tasks entrusted to the MVD 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... .
	Chest Badge "For the Promotion of the MVD" Нагрудный знак «За Содействие МВД»	№ 633	2000-06-14	Awarded to 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... and other friendly countries for assistance in the implementation of specific activities for the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.

Federal Migratory Service

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... )	Order	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Chest Badge "For Merits" Нагрудный Знак «За Заслуги»
	Medal "For Service" 1st Class Медаль «За службу» I степени
	Medal "For Service" 2nd class Медаль «За службу» II степени
	Medal "For Diligence" Медаль «За усердие»	№ 456	2007-12-12	Awarded to officers of the various bodies of the MVD assigned to the FMS of Russia and the civil servants of the Federal Immigration Service for high work performance, achievements in the development of the FMS of Russia, the protection of the rights and interests of citizens, individual initiative, and innovation.
	Medal "For Faithful Service" Медаль «За добросовестную службу»	№ 104	2007-05-10
	Medal "For Merits" Медаль «За заслуги»	№ 104	2007-05-10
	Medal "For Special Merits" for the Sverdlovsk Region Медаль «За особые заслуги» по Свердловской области

Emblems of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

Branch/Department	Emblem	Branch/Department	Emblem
Ministry of Internal Affairs Министерство внутренних дел		Internal Troops внутренними войсками МВД

External links

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Russian Internal Troops official website In Russian
The Federal Immigration Service of Russia In Russian

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Federal Migratory Service

Emblems of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

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