Awards and emblems of the Ministry of Defence 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 subordinate to state awards. All awards herein were approved by orders of the Minister of Defence, these order numbers and inception dates are included as quick references to facilitate any further research.
Ministry of Defence
Medals
NOTE: The medals below are displayed in their proper order of precedence from top to bottom in accordance with the latest ministerial order of the defence ministry of the RF.| Award | Name | Ministerial Order | Inception Date | Award Criteria |
| Medal "For Distinction in Combat" Медаль «За Боевые Отличия» | No. 100 - No. 342 - No. 777 | 2003-03-31 ---------- 2008-06-20 ---------- 2017-12-14 | Awarded to military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation who stand out for courage and dedication in carrying out combat 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 | No. 608 - No. 342 - No. 777 | 1999-12-22 ---------- 2008-06-20 ---------- 2017-12-14 | 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 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 | No. 608 - No. 342 - No. 777 | 1999-12-22 ---------- 2008-06-20 ---------- 2017-12-14 | 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 Mine Clearing" Медаль «За Разминирование» | No. 90 - No. 342 - No. 777 | 2002-02-26 ---------- 2008-06-20 ---------- 2017-12-14 | 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 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» «МИНИСТЕРСТВО ОБОРОНЫ» «РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ». | |
| Medal "For Strengthening Military Cooperation" Медаль «За Укрепление Боевого Содружества» | No. 123 - No. 85 - No. 777 | 1995-03-27 ---------- 2009-03-05 ---------- 2017-12-14 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, and in some cases to ordinary citizens of Russia or foreign citizens for merits in strengthening the brotherhood of arms and fostering military cooperation with friendly nations. Type 1 medal was awarded between 1995 and 2009. The type 2 medal with new ribbon and reverse was awarded between 2009 and 2017, the type 3 medal with new ribbon has been awarded sine 2017. | |
| Medal "For Distinguished Military Service" 1st Class Медаль «За Отличие В Военной Службе» I Степени | No. 123 - No. 85 - No. 777 | 1995-03-27 ---------- 2009-03-05 ---------- 2017-12-14 | Awarded to military personnel of the Defence Ministry of the Russian Federation for 20 years of good service. Type 1 medal was awarded between 1995 and 2009. The type 2 award with new ribbon and reverse has been awarded since 2009. | |
| Medal "For Distinguished Military Service" 2nd Class Медаль «За Отличие В Военной Службе» II Степени | No. 123 - No. 85 - No. 777 | 1995-03-27 ---------- 2009-03-05 ---------- 2017-12-14 | Awarded to military personnel of the Defence Ministry of the Russian Federation for 15 years of good service. Type 1 medal was awarded between 1995 and 2009. The type 2 award with new ribbon and reverse has been awarded since 2009. | |
| Medal "For Distinguished Military Service" 3rd Class Медаль «За Отличие В Военной Службе» III Степени | No. 123 - No. 85 - No. 777 | 1995-03-27 ---------- 2009-03-05 ---------- 2017-12-14 | Awarded to military personnel of the Defence Ministry of the Russian Federation for 10 years of good service. Type 1 medal was awarded between 1995 and 2009. The type 2 award with new ribbon and reverse has been awarded since 2009. | |
| Medal "For Labour Valour" Медаль «За Трудовую Доблесть» | No. 310 - No. 342 - No. 220 - No. 692 - No. 777 | 2000-06-05 ---------- 2008-06-20 ---------- 2014-04-05 ---------- 2016-10-27 ---------- 2017-12-14 | Awarded to civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation with at least 15 years of civil service in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation for conscientious performance of labor duties. | |
| Medal "Mikhail Kalashnikov" Медаль «Михаил Калашников» | No. 221 - No. 777 | 2014-04-05 ---------- 2017-12-14 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, as well as to employees of the military-industrial complex of the Russian Federation, to industrial production and scientific research organizations for excellence in innovation in the design, manufacture and commissioning of modern weapons and military equipment. | |
| Medal "Participant in Military Operations in Syria" Медаль «Участнику военной операции в Сирии» | No. 732 - No. 777 | 2015-11-30 ---------- 2017-12-14 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation: for excellence, courage and selflessness, displayed during military operations in the Arab Republic of Syria; for the successful management of the actions of subordinates in carrying out military operations in the Arab Republic of Syria; for selfless work and great personal contribution in the performance of tasks during military operations in the Arab Republic of Syria. May also be awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation and to foreign citizens for assistance in solving the tasks assigned to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation during military operations in the Arab Republic of Syria. | |
| Medal "Participant of the March-Shot Bosnia-Kosovo 12 June 1999" Медаль «Участнику Марш-Броска Босния-Косово 12 Июня 1999» | No. 75 - No. 342 - No. 645 | 2000-02-11 ---------- 2008-06-20 ---------- 2017-10-24 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for their courage, bravery and valour displayed during the preparation and conduct of operation March-Shot of 12 June 1999 in Bosnia-Kosovo. The silver medal is awarded to actual participants of the raid, the bronze medal is awarded for assistance in preparation and direct support of the operation. 93 awarded in Silver, 250 awarded in Bronze. Replaced in October 2017 by the medal "Participant in Peacekeeping Operations". No longer awarded. | |
| Medal "For Diligence in Engineering Tasks" Медаль «За Усердие При Выполнении Задач Инженерного Обеспечения» | No. 315 - No. 342 | 2000-06-18 ---------- 2008-06-20 | Awarded to members of the Armed Forces for special distinction and exemplary execution of engineering tasks and activities; for merit demonstrated in the design and engineering of weapons and their successful exploitation, for initiative, diligence and hard work in performance aimed at enhancing the combat readiness of engineering troops. | |
| Medal "200 Years of the Ministry of Defence" Медаль «200 Лет Министерству Обороны» | No. 300 - No. 342 | 2002-08-30 ---------- 2008-06-20 | 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 "For Merit in Upholding the Memory of Fallen Defenders of the Homeland" Медаль «За Заслуги В Увековечении Памяти Погибших Защитников Отечества» | No. 505 - No. 342 | 2007-12-04 ---------- 2008-06-20 | 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 Railway Troops" Медаль «За Службу В Железнодорожных Войсках» | No. 330 - No. 342 | 2007-08-14 ---------- 2008-06-20 | Awarded to soldiers of Railway Troops for good service of 10 years or more, subject to having previously been awarded the decoration "For Merit" of Railway Troops, as well as to members of the civilian staff who served for 20 years or more. The 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 "For Excellence in the Completion of Higher Professional Education in a Military Educational Institution of the MoD of the RF" Медаль «За Отличное Окончание Военного Образовательного Учреждения Высшего Профессионального Образования МО РФ» | No. 336 - No. 342 | 2007-08-20 ---------- 2008-06-20 | Awarded to soldiers who have completed training in military institutions of higher vocational education, passed all the prescribed curriculum tests and final certification testing with a final rating of "excellent". | |
| Medal "For Participation in the Victory Day Military Parade" Медаль «За Участие В Военном Параде В День Победы» | No. 130 | 2010-02-26 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and to foreign troops, military formations and bodies, for active participation, for the training and preparation of personnel, of weapons and of military equipment, for assistance in the preparation and conduct of the military parade on Victory Day in Moscow, in other Hero cities, as well as in cities where military districts headquarters, fleets headquarters, combined forces headquarters as well as the Caspian Flotilla headquarters are located; for distinction displayed during the military parade in Moscow, in other Hero Cities, as well as in cities where military districts headquarters, fleets headquarters, combined forces headquarters as well as the Caspian Flotilla headquarters are located. | |
| Medal "For the Return of Crimea" Медаль «За возвращение Крыма» | No. 160 | 2014-03-21 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for services and distinction displayed during the security measures related to the protection of the rights and lives of the citizens of the Crimea, the March 16, 2014 referendum in the Crimea and the entry of the Crimea in the Russian Federation as the result of the referendum. The medal can also be awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation and to foreign citizens for assistance in solving the tasks assigned to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation relating to these security measures taken in the Crimea. | |
| Medal "Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union N.G. Kuznetsov" Медаль «Адмирал Флота Советского Союза Н.Г. Кузнецов» | No. 25 - No. 279 - No. 342 - No. 1023 - No. 34 | 2003-01-27 ---------- 2004-09-18 ---------- 2008-06-20 ---------- 2009-09-23 ---------- 2013-01-21 | Awarded to naval personnel of the Navy 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 "Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union S.G. Gorshkov" Медаль «Адмирал Флота Советского Союза С.Г. Горшков» | No. 25 - No. 342 - No. 1023 - No. 35 | 2003-01-27 ---------- 2008-06-20 ---------- 2009-09-23 ---------- 2013-01-21 | Awarded to members of the Russian Navy for great personal contribution to the development, production, testing and putting into operation of ships, submarines, aircraft 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 "Army General Khrulev" Медаль «Генерал Армии Хрулёв» | No. 210 - No. 342 | 2004-07-10 ---------- 2008-06-20 | Awarded to senior logistics officers of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, to officials responsible for management, and that served for or have served in the armed forces for 20 years or more, as well as veterans of military service for great personal contribution to the organisation of logistical troops. | |
| Medal "Army General Margelov" Медаль «Генерал Армии Маргелов» | No. 182 - No. 342 | 2005-05-05 ---------- 2008-06-20 | Awarded to soldiers serving in airborne units for good service of 15 years or more subject to previously being awarded an insignia «For merit», 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 Alexander Alexandrov" Медаль «Генерал-Майор Александр Александров» | No. 317 - No. 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 "300 Years of the Baltic Fleet" Медаль «300 Лет Балтийскому флоту» | No. 160 - No. 342 - No. 1023 | 2003-05-16 ---------- 2008-06-20 ---------- 2009-09-23 | Awarded to sailors of the Baltic Fleet 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 Service in the Air Force" Медаль «За Службу В Военно-Воздушных Силах» | No. 240 - No. 342 - No. 470 | 2004-08-13 ---------- 2008-06-20 ---------- 2015-08-01 | Was awarded to soldiers of the Air Force of the Russian Federation for 20 years or more of good service subject to holding the Medal For Distinguished Military Service 1st Class or a decoration "For Merit". In exceptional cases, for rewarding veterans of the Air Force or Air Defence Troops that met specified conditions like having been previously awarded the decoration "For merit" of the Air Force or of Air Defence Forces. It was replaced by the Medal "For Service in Aerospace Forces" in August 2015, it is no longer awarded. | |
| Medal "For Service in Naval Infantry" Медаль «За Службу В Морской Пехоте» | No. 455 - No. 342 - No. 1023 | 2005-11-03 ---------- 2008-06-20 ---------- 2009-09-23 | 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 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 Submarine Force" Медаль «За Службу В Подводных Силах» | No. 105 - No. 342 - No. 1023 | 2006-03-10 ---------- 2008-06-20 ---------- 2009-09-23 | 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 "Army General Komarovskii" Медаль «Генерал Армии Комаровский» | No. 175 - No. 342 | 2006-05-02 ---------- 2008-06-20 | Awarded to soldiers for impeccable service over 10 years or more in the service of quartering and settlement 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 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» | No. 450 - No. 342 | 2006-11-07 ---------- 2008-06-20 | 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 Merit in Ensuring a Nuclear Capability" Медаль «За Заслуги В Ядерном Обеспечении» | No. 290 - No. 342 | 2007-07-27 ---------- 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 establishment and development of nuclear weapons for the Russian Federation, for special merit in addressing the challenges facing the Ministry of Defence. | |
| Medal "For Service in Space Forces" Медаль «За Службу В Космических Войсках» | No. 360 - No. 342 - No. 470 | 2007-11-11 ---------- 2008-06-20 ---------- 2015-08-01 | Was awarded for initiative, diligence and distinction shown in the line of duty in military service for 20 years or more if already awarded the decoration "For Merit" of Space Troops. It was replaced by the Medal "For Service in Aerospace Forces" in August 2015, it is no longer awarded. | |
| Medal "100 Years of the Air Force" Медаль «100 лет Военно-воздушным силам» | No. 1855 - No. 470 | 2012-07-31 ---------- 2015-08-01 | Awarded to members of aircrews, ground crews and to servicemen of Air Defense Forces for conscientious service; to veterans of the Air Force and Air Defense Forces, retired from military service, in recognition of their distinguished service. No longer awarded. | |
| Medal "Marshal of Artillery E.V. Boychuk" Медаль «Маршал артиллерии Е.В. Бойчук» | No. 2777 | 2012-09-04 | Awarded to serving artillerymen and to veterans of Artillery troops, for courage and selflessness in the performance of combat missions with a risk to life; for resolute and operational actions that led to the successful performance of combat missions; for the skilful management of the actions of subordinates. | |
| Medal "Strategic Command-Staff Exercise - Caucasus 2012" Медаль «Стратегическое командно-штабное учение - Кавказ 2012» | No. 2828 | 2012-09-14 | Awarded to military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for high personal performance in field, naval or air training achieved during the Strategic Command-Staff Exercise "Caucasus 2012"; for having skilfully organized and conducted Strategic Command-Staff Exercise "Caucasus 2012"; for achievements in the development and improvement of techniques and methods of warfare enhancing the effectiveness of weapons and military equipment used during the Strategic Command-Staff Exercise "Caucasus 2012". | |
| Medal "200 Years of Road Construction Troops" Медаль «200 лет дорожным войскам» | No. 2929 | 2012-09-21 | Awarded to military personnel of Road Construction Troops, as well as to veterans of Road Construction Troops, retired from military service or to the reserve, for impeccable and long service, who made a great contribution in the tasks entrusted to Road Construction Troops. | |
| Medal "For Service in Naval Aviation" Медаль «За службу в морской авиации» | No. 523 | 2013-07-19 | Awarded to military aviation personnel of the Navy of the Russian Federation for conscientious service of 5 years or more. In some cases, may be awarded to veterans of Russian naval aviation, retired from military service, who have previously served in naval aviation or who have been dismissed from it. | |
| Medal "For Distinguished Service in the Land Forces" Медаль «За отличие в службе в Сухопутных войсках» | No. 550 | 2013-07-31 | Awarded to military personnel performing military service in headquarters units, higher formations and units of the Land Forces, veterans of military service in the Land Forces, and to members of the civilian staff of Land Forces, with conscientious service of 5 years or more; for courage and bravery displayed during the performance of military duties; or for the execution of special tasks regardless of the period of military service in Land Forces; as well as to other citizens of the Russian Federation for assisting the Land Forces in the execution of their assigned tasks. | |
| Medal "Participant in the Struggle Against the Elements of the Amur" Медаль «Участнику борьбы со стихией на Амуре» | No. 665 | 2013-09-17 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, of other military forces, military formations and bodies, as well as to other citizens of the Russian Federation and foreign citizens: for their dedicated, determined and skillful actions in the performance of tasks of flood control in the Khabarovsk Territory, the Amur region and the Jewish Autonomous Region in 2013; for the successful management of the actions of subordinates in carrying out the tasks of flood control in the Khabarovsk Territory, the Amur region and the Jewish Autonomous Region in 2013. | |
| Medal "For Diligence in Ensuring Road Safety" Медаль «За усердие в обеспечении безопасности дорожного движения» | No. 740 | 2013-10-19 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, and in some cases, to other citizens of the Russian Federation, for great contribution to road safety in the Armed Forces; for trouble-free operation of vehicles belonging to military units of the Armed Forces; for the introduction of new design solutions which will significantly improve road safety in the Armed Forces; for contributions to road safety at events involving men and vehicles of the Armed Forces; for impeccable service in the military automotive inspection service of at least 10 years, and in other military units of the Armed Forces in positions directly associated with road safety for not less than 20 years; for achievements of high performance in activities aimed at preventive measures to prevent road traffic injuries, the suppression of offenses in the field of road safety; for reliable management of subordinate personnel contributing to the reduction of accidents in subordinate military units at the end of the fiscal year; for assistance in addressing the tasks assigned to the military Automobile Inspectorate of the Armed Forces. | |
| Jubilee Medal "25 Years of the End of Hostilities in Afghanistan" Юбилейная медаль «В память 25-летия окончания боевых действий в Афганистане» | No. 900 | 2013-12-17 | Awarded to veterans of the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan for the period of 1979–1989; to members of the Armed Forces of the USSR, persons attached to them, as well as to citizens of the states - members of the Commonwealth of Independent States who have made a great contribution to the establishment of the names and burial sites of the dead and the fate of missing persons, who actively participated in the social and medical rehabilitation of soldiers-internationalists and their families, who perpetuated the memory of the fallen. May also be awarded to citizens of countries from outside the Commonwealth of Independent States in exceptional circumstances. | |
| Medal "For Service in Electronic Warfare Troops" Медаль «За службу в войсках радиоэлектронной борьбы» | No. 948 | 2013-12-23 | Awarded to military personnel of all ranks of the Electronic Warfare Troops of the Russian Federation with at least 5 years of service, for valour, ingenuity and courage displayed during service, for excellent performance of duties. May also be awarded to citizens of the Russian Federation, whose actions helped in the development and establishment of the Electronic Warfare Troops of the Russian Federation. | |
| Medal "For Naval Merit in the Arctic" Медаль «За морские заслуги в Арктике» | No. 167 | 2014-03-22 | Awarded to military personnel of the Navy of the Russian Federation who took part in exercises, expeditions and other events held in the North Pole and who displayed courage, ingenuity and conducted themselves in difficult situations. In exceptional cases, the medal may be awarded to civilians who have made a great contribution to the organization and realization of such activities. | |
| Medal "For Service in Naval Surface Forces" Медаль «За службу в надводных силах» | No. 195 | 2014-04-02 | Awarded to military personnel of the Navy of the Russian Federation, whether conscripts or under contract, with at least 5 years of service on surface ships, for courage and bravery in the performance of their duties. May also be awarded to civilian personnel who have made a great contribution to the tasks assigned to the Navy of the Russian Federation. | |
| Medal "For Distinction during an Exercise" Медаль «За отличие в учениях» | No. 219 | 2014-04-05 | Awarded to military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for high personal performance in field, naval or air training achieved during a major exercise; for having skilfully organized and conducted exercises in which all set goals were achieved; for achievements in the development and improvement of techniques and methods of warfare enhancing the effectiveness of weapons and military equipment used during the exercise. | |
| Medal "Artist Grekov" Медаль «Художник Греков» | No. 370 | 2014-05-30 | Originally established in 1966 by the Ministry of Culture of the USSR and awarded until 1991. Reinstated in 2014 and awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, servicemen of other forces, military formations and bodies in which the legislation of the Russian Federation provides for military service, as well as to other citizens of the Russian Federation for personal merit in creating highly artistic works of art of a military-patriotic theme, for the organization of the activities of military artists and the training of military artists. | |
| Medal "Signal Corps Marshal Peresypkin" Медаль «Маршал войск связи Пересыпкин» | No. 373 | 2014-05-30 | Awarded to military personnel of Communication Troops, both now serving and to veterans, as well as to representatives of other military departments, for special merit in the service of the Russian Federation. May also be awarded to citizens of other states for effective cooperation with communication departments or units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. | |
| Medal "For achievements in the development of innovative technologies" Медаль «За достижения в области развития инновационных технологий» | No. 531 | 2014-08-01 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for significant personal contribution to the implementation of technological innovations; for a technological breakthrough and support in high-risk research and development in the field of defence. May also be awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation for direct assistance in the task of development and implementation of innovative technologies for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. | |
| Medal "World Championship Tank Biathlon" 1st place Медаль «Чемпионат мира танковый биатлон» I место | No. 299 | 2014-05-07 | Awarded to military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and to military personnel of foreign armed forces who ranked 1st in the annual WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TANK BIATHLON. This is the approved reduction medal for wear on the uniform as detailed in the official event regulations. The medal presented for the competition is of the same design but 60mm in diameter and hangs from a white 32mm wide neck ribbon. | |
| Medal "World Championship Tank Biathlon" 2nd place Медаль «Чемпионат мира танковый биатлон» II место | No. 299 | 2014-05-07 | Awarded to military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and to military personnel of foreign armed forces who ranked 2nd in the annual WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TANK BIATHLON. This is the approved reduction medal for wear on the uniform as detailed in the official event regulations. The medal presented for the competition is of the same design but 60mm in diameter and hangs from a white 32mm wide neck ribbon. | |
| Medal "World Championship Tank Biathlon" 3rd place Медаль «Чемпионат мира танковый биатлон» III место | No. 299 | 2014-05-07 | Awarded to military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and to military personnel of foreign armed forces who ranked 3rd in the annual WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TANK BIATHLON. This is the approved reduction medal for wear on the uniform as detailed in the official event regulations. The medal presented for the competition is of the same design but 60mm in diameter and hangs from a white 32mm wide neck ribbon. | |
| Medal "Chief Marshal of Aviation Kutakhov" Медаль «Главный маршал авиации Кутахов» | No. 560 - No. 470 | 2014-08-07 ---------- 2015-08-01 | Was awarded to soldiers and officers serving in organizations under military control, attending military training of higher education in specialties of the Air Force; to military personnel serving in the reserve or retired from military service in the Air Force, for great personal contribution to the development of the Air Force; to leaders of federal and regional ministerial authorities, to enterprises of the military-industrial complex and public organizations of the Russian Federation, to citizens and allies of the Russian Federation, for assisting in the tasks assigned to the Air Force. It was replaced by the Medal "For Service in Aerospace Forces" in August 2015, it is no longer awarded. | |
| Medal "All-Army competition" 1st place Медаль «За отличие в соревнованиях» I место | No. 675 | 2014-09-18 | Awarded to military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation who ranked 1st in the all-army inter-departmental field competitions finals, in military sports championships, cups, command and district level competitions, and to their head coaches. | |
| Medal "All-Army competition" 2nd place Медаль «За отличие в соревнованиях» II место | No. 675 | 2014-09-18 | Awarded to military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation who ranked 2nd in the all-army inter-departmental field competitions finals, in military sports championships, cups, command and district level competitions, and to their head coaches. | |
| Medal "All-Army competition" 3rd place Медаль «За отличие в соревнованиях» III место | No. 675 | 2014-09-18 | Awarded to military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation who ranked 3rd in the all-army inter-departmental field competitions finals, in military sports championships, cups, command and district level competitions, and to their head coaches. | |
| Medal "For Merit in Maintaining Law and Order" Медаль «За заслуги в обеспечении законности и правопорядка» | No. 722 | 2014-10-04 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for personal contribution to law and order in the Armed Forces; for the introduction of new methods and ways of working that significantly improve the state of law and order in the Armed Forces; for services to law and order during events involving military personnel of the Armed Forces; for impeccable service in the Military Police of the Armed Forces for at least 10 years; for the pursuit of excellence in performance, aimed at preventive measures for the prevention of crimes and incidents in the Armed Forces; for skilful and competent management of subordinate personnel, in helping to reduce crime and accidents in subordinate units, military units. May also be awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation providing assistance in solving the tasks assigned to the Military Police of the Armed Forces. | |
| Medal "For Merit in Technical-Material Security" Медаль «За заслуги в материально-техническом обеспечении» | No. 905 | 2014-12-12 | Ministerial Order identified but not yet found and is possibly unpublished to this date. | |
| Medal "For Service in the National Control Centre for the Defence of the Russian Federation" Медаль «За службу в Национальном центре управления обороной Российской Федерации» | No. 912 | 2014-12-12 | Awarded to servicemen who are in military service under contract with the National Control Centre for the Defence of the Russian Federation, for initiative and diligence displayed during military service over three years or more; for distinction in the performance of military duties and special missions. May also be awarded to other members of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, to personnel of the civilian staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, and to other Russian citizens, for a significant contribution to resolving the tasks assigned to the National Control Centre for the Defence of the Russian Federation. | |
| Medal "For participation in the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945" Медаль «За участие в военном параде в ознаменование 70-летия Победы в Великой Отечественной войне 1941-1945 гг» | No. 955 | 2014-12-31 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and to foreign troops, military formations and bodies, for active participation in the preparation of personnel, of weapons and of military equipment for the military parade on the 2014 Victory Day in Moscow, for distinction displayed during the military parade. | |
| Medal "In Memory of the Heroes of the Homeland" Медаль «Памяти героев Отечества» | No. 35 | 2015-01-26 | Awarded to military personnel for outstanding achievements in the field of military history and the humanities as well as for the implementation of major public projects of historical and patriotic character. May also be awarded to civilians, including foreigners, assisting in the tasks assigned to the Armed Forces of Russia. | |
| Medal "For Service in Aerospace Forces" Медаль «За службу в воздушно-космических силах» | No. 470 | 2015-08-01 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation serving in the Air Force, or discharged from military service in the Air Force, for conscientious service of 20 years or more in calendar years on condition of having previously been awarded a decoration of the Air Force or of Space Forces "For merit", "For distinction" or a commendation. | |
| Medal "100 Years of the Navigation Service of the Air Force" Медаль «100 лет штурманской службе Военно-воздушных сил» | No. 146 | 2016-03-24 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, who have served in Aerospace Forces of the Russian Federation for at least 15 years, for personal contribution to the development of the Navigation Service and for the highest performance rates, as well as to other soldiers, in the reserves or retired, for previous military service in Air Defense Forces or in the Air Force that have served for 25 years or more, for great personal contribution to the development of the Navigation Service. The medal may also be awarded to workers of the military industrial complex of the Russian Federation, and to other citizens of the Russian Federation for assistance in addressing the tasks assigned to the Aerospace Forces. | |
| Medal "For the Liberation of Palmyra" Медаль «За освобождение Пальмиры» | No. 273 | 2016-05-14 | Awarded to servicemen of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and of the Syrian Arab Army, for direct participation in the heroic storming and liberation of Palmyra during the period from the 13th to 27 March 2016, as well as to the planners and leaders of military operations during the liberation of the Syrian city. The medal may also be awarded to civilians, for their assistance in dealing with the tasks entrusted to the united military forces in conducting military operations for the liberation of Palmyra. | |
| Medal "For the Demining of Palmyra" Медаль «За разминирование Пальмиры» | No. 277 | 2016-05-14 | Awarded to soldiers of the International EOD Center of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, and in some cases, to other citizens, for dedication, courage and professionalism in conducting demining operations in the Syrian city of Palmyra in April and May 2016, for the performance of tasks in the detection and neutralization of explosive devices in the area, as well as for the organization and manual demining. | |
| Medal "Veteran of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation" Медаль «Ветеран Вооруженных сил Российской Федерации» | No. 770 | 2016-11-24 | Awarded for many years of honest service in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation if previously awarded state awards of the Russian Federation, or awarded the Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour or of Gratitude, or if awarded two or more Defence Ministry of the Russian Federation departmental decorations, and having served with no disciplinary problems for 25 years or more in calendar years at the time of retirement from the military. | |
| Medal "Marshal of the Soviet Union A.M. Vasilevsky" Медаль «Маршал Советского Союза А.М.Василевский» | No. 780 | 2016-11-30 | Awarded to officers of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and officers of operational directorates, divisions of the branches of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, of military districts, of the Northern Fleet, of arms of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, for exemplary performance of military duties and high performance indicators, with service of 10 years or more. The medal may also be awarded to citizens who are in the reserve or retired, for previous military service in the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces who have served in the military for 25 years or more, as well as to other citizens of the Russian Federation, for assistance in solving the tasks assigned to the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces. | |
| Medal "Army General Shtemenko" Медаль «Генерал армии Штеменко» | No. 222 | 2017-04-10 | Awarded to officers of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, to military and civilian personnel of the organs of organisational mobilisation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation or of structural units for the protection of State secrets of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, who served in organs of organisational mobilisation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, in military commissariats, in structural units for the protection of State secrets of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, for a minimum of five calendar years: for great personal contribution to mobilisation readiness of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, for the organisation and participation in activities aimed at the mobilisation readiness of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, for the implementation of activities aimed at the protection of State secrets of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The medal may be awarded to citizens of the Russian Federation who have served in organs of organisational mobilisation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation or of structural units for the protection of State secrets of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, with a total service time of more than 25 calendar years, it may also be awarded to sympathetic citizens of the Russian Federation for assistance in solving the tasks assigned to the organs of organisational mobilisation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation or of structural units for the protection of State secrets of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. | |
| Medal "100 Years of the Moscow Higher Combined Arms Command School" Медаль «100 лет Московскому ВОКУ» | No. 250 | 2017-04-24 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Moscow Higher Combined Arms Command School for distinction in the organisation of daily activities and the development of the educational process; to citizens of the Russian Federation who previously served in the school and made a significant contribution to the training of highly qualified military cadre personnel; to sympathetic citizens of the Russian Federation for assistance in solving the tasks assigned to the school. | |
| Medal "Participant in the Main Naval Parade" Медаль «За участие В Главном военно-морском параде» | No. 360 | 2017-05-31 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for distinction displayed during the preparation and conduct of the main naval parade; to other citizens of the Russian Federation for assistance in the preparation and conduct of the main naval parade. | |
| Medal "5 Years of Military Service" Медаль «5 лет на военной службе» | No. 535 | 2017-09-07 | Awarded to soldiers, sergeants and sergeant-majors of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, in military service under contract for at least five years in calendar terms: for reasonable initiative, diligence and distinction in service; for the excellent development of new models of weapons and military equipment; for the successful execution of special assignments. | |
| Medal "Participant in Peacekeeping Operations" Медаль «Участнику миротворческой операций» | No. 645 | 2017-10-24 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Force of the Russian Federation for special distinction displayed in the preparation, security and conduct of peacekeeping operations; to other citizens of the Russian Federation and to foreign nationals, who render assistance in resolving the tasks entrusted to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. | |
| Medal "Lieutenant-general Kovalev" Медаль «Генерал-лейтенант Ковалев» | No. 20 | 2018-01-19 | Awarded to officers and civilian personnel of the Military Communications Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation who served in military command and control agencies, military training facilities, and military media outlets for not less than 10 calendar years: for a great personal contribution to the organization of military communications of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation; for merit in the development of the Military Communications Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The medal can be awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation, for assisting in solving the problems faced in providing communications for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. | |
| Medal "100 Years of Military Commerce" Медаль «100 лет военной торговле» | No. 111 | 2018-03-07 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for great personal contribution to the techno-material logistical organization of troops ; to citizens of the Russian Federation who previously served in the military commerce system and made a significant contribution to the trade and consumer support of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation; to other citizens of the Russian Federation for providing assistance in solving problems faced in the trade and consumer support of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. | |
| Medal "For Merit in Special Activities" Медаль «За заслуги в специальной деятельности» | No. 430 | 2018-08-02 | Text of inception order not yet found for translation to this article. | |
| Medal "For Diligence in the Performance of Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense Tasks" Медаль «За усердие при выполнении задач радиационной, химической и биологической защиты» | No. 500 | 2018-09-18 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the troops of Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, with at least 5 years of service in the troops of Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, for great personal contribution in providing Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation; for achieving high performance indicators in service and work; for the skilful and competent leadership of subordinate personnel; to citizens of the Russian Federation who previously served in the troops of Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for at least 20 years, to other citizens of the Russian Federation for providing assistance in solving problems faced by the troops of Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. | |
| Medal "Participant of the Military Maneuvers - Vostok 2018" Медаль «Участнику маневров войск - Восток 2018» | No. 560 | 2018-10-09 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, for high performance in field, naval and aerial skills, achieved during the conduct of the Military Maneuvers - Vostok 2018; for achievements in the development and improvement of techniques and methods of conducting combat operations, increasing the effectiveness in the use of weapons and military equipment, demonstrated during the conduct of the Military Maneuvers - Vostok 2018; for distinction in the training of personnel in the use of weapons and military equipment to conduct the Military Maneuvers - Vostok 2018. May also be awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation and foreign nationals for assisting in the preparation and conduct of the Military Maneuvers - Vostok 2018. | |
| Medal "For Achievements in Military-Political Work" Медаль «За достижения в военно-политической работе» | No. 675 | 2018-11-23 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, who have served in Military-Political organs of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for at least 10 years; for reasonable initiative, diligence and distinction in service; for impeccable and efficient civil service; for conscientious performance of duties; for the exemplary organization of military-political work; for maintaining a constant high level of moral; to other citizens of the Russian Federation for providing assistance in solving problems faced by the Military-Political organs of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. | |
| Medal "For Contributions to Congress and Exhibition Activities" Медаль «За вклад в конгрессно-выставочную деятельность» | No. 711 | 2018-12-13 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation who made a significant contribution to the development and implementation of congress and exhibition activities of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, also to other citizens of the Russian Federation and foreign nationals for assistance in organizing and conducting congress and exhibition events of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. | |
| Medal "For Contribution to the Development of the International Army Games" Медаль «За вклад в развитие Армейских международных игр» | No. 50 | 2019-02-08 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation who made a significant contribution to the development of the International Army Games; for merit and distinction displayed in the preparation and conduct of the Army International Games; for excellent performance in field training in the course of the International Army Games; also awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation and foreign nationals for assistance in organizing and conducting the International Army Games. | |
| Medal "Participant in the Liquidation of the Consequences of the Emergency Situation on the Bureya River" Медаль «Участнику ликвидации последствий чрезвычайной ситуации на реке Бурея» | No. 65 | 2019-02-08 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, and to other citizens of the Russian Federation: for selfless work, decisive and skilful actions in the aftermath of the emergency situation on the Bureya river in 2019; for the successful planning, support and management of actions of subordinates in the performance of tasks to eliminate the consequences of the emergency situation on the Bureya river in 2019; for assisting in carrying out, accompanying and ensuring the completion of activities to eliminate the consequences of the emergency situation on the Bureya river in 2019. | |
| Medal "For Service in the Strategic Missile Forces" Медаль «За службу в Ракетных войсках стратегического назначения» | No. 174 | 2019-03-28 | Awarded to military personnel and federal civil servants serving in the Strategic Missile Forces, if previously awarded the decoration of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "Chief Marshal of Artillery Nedelin" or the decoration of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation "For Combat Duty in the Strategic Missile Forces": for reasonable initiative, diligence and distinction in service; for impeccable and efficient civil service; for merit in the planning, organization and security of combat assignments; for excellence during military duty, for exemplary performance of official duties. May also be awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation who previously served in the Strategic Missile Forces, for providing assistance in solving problems faced by the Strategic Missile Forces. | |
| Medal "Chief Marshal of Artillery Nedelin" Медаль «Главный маршал артиллерии Неделин» | No. 175 | 2019-03-28 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Strategic Missile Forces, who have served in the Strategic Missile Forces for at least 10 years: for reasonable initiative, diligence and distinction in service; for impeccable and efficient civil service; for conscientious performance of official duties; for distinction displayed in the performance of official duties, while carrying out combat duties, in fulfilling special assignments; for a significant contribution to the Strategic Missile Forces. May also be awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation for providing assistance in solving problems faced by the Strategic Missile Forces. | |
| Medal "For Contributions to the Development of International Military Cooperation" Медаль «За вклад в развитие международного военного сотрудничества» | No. 247 | 2019-04-27 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for significant contribution to the development of international military cooperation, for merit and distinction displayed during the preparation and conduct of joint military exercises, international humanitarian, educational and cultural events, the implementation of international obligations in the field of arms control, preparation and conclusion of international treaties and agreements, as well as other merits in the field of international military cooperation. May also be awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation and foreign nationals for providing assistance in solving problems faced in the field of international military cooperation. | |
| Medal "Colonel-General Byzov" Медаль «Генерал-полковник Бызов» | No. 373 | 2019-07-06 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Topographic Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation with at least ten years of service in the Topographic Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for displaying reasonable initiative, diligence and who made a great personal contribution to the development and improvement of the topographic, geodetic and navigational support to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. For impeccable and efficient public civil service and for conscientious performance of labor duties. May also be awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation for their assistance in solving the tasks assigned to the Topographic Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. | |
| Medal "For Contribution to Strengthening the Defense of the Russian Federation" Медаль «За вклад в укрепление обороны Российской Федерации» | No. 464 | 2019-09-04 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for a significant contribution to strengthening the defense of the Russian Federation; for the successful organization and development of interaction of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation with the federal organs of the Russian Federation, federal organs of constituent entities of the Russian Federation, and local organs and organizations of the Russian Federation in solving problems aimed at strengthening the defense of the Russian Federation. May also be awarded to citizens of the Russian Federation for assisting in solving the tasks assigned to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation aimed at strengthening the defense of the Russian Federation. | |
| Medal "For Contribution to the Implementation of the State Armaments Program" Медаль «За вклад в реализацию государственной программы вооружения» | No. 504 | 2019-09-04 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for a contribution to the timely and high-quality planning of activities of the state armaments program, assignment and implementation of tasks of the state defense commissioned for the development, production of systems, weapon systems and models, military and special equipment and their components, achieved results in the organization of operation of weapons, of military and special equipment. May also be awarded to citizens of the Russian Federation and foreign nationals for assisting in solving the tasks assigned to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in implementing the State Armaments Program. | |
| Medal "For Distinction in Financial Security" Медаль «За отличие в финансовом обеспечении» | No. 530 | 2019-09-13 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Financial and Economic Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation with at least fifteen years of service in the Financial and Economic Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation: for reasonable initiative, diligence and distinction in service; for impeccable and efficient civil service; for conscientious performance of labor duties; for achieving high performance in areas of activity. May also be awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation who have assisted in solving the tasks assigned to the Financial and Economic Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. | |
| Medal "For participation in the military parade to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945" Медаль «За участие в военном параде в ознаменование 75-летия Победы в Великой Отечественной войне 1941-1945 гг» | No. 590 | 2019-10-17 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and to foreign troops, military formations and bodies, for active participation, for the training and preparation of personnel, of weapons and of military equipment, for assistance in the preparation and conduct of the military parade to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945 in Moscow, in other Hero cities, as well as in cities where military districts headquarters, fleets headquarters, combined forces headquarters as well as the Caspian Flotilla headquarters are located; for distinction displayed during the military parade in Moscow, in other Hero Cities, as well as in cities where military districts headquarters, fleets headquarters, combined forces headquarters as well as the Caspian Flotilla headquarters are located. | |
| Jubilee Medal "100 Years of the Air Force Academy named after Professor N. E. Zhukovsky and Y. A. Gagarin" Юбилейная медаль «100 лет Военно-воздушной академии имени профессора Н. Е. Жуковского и Ю. А. Гагарина» | No. 747 | 2019-12-19 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Air Force Military Training Center "Air Force Academy named after Professor N. E. Zhukovsky and Y. A. Gagarin" for reasonable initiative, zeal and distinction in service, for conscientious performance of labor duties, for distinction in the organization of daily activities and the development of the educational process. May also be awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation who have assisted in solving the tasks assigned to the Academy. | |
| Medal "Marshall of Engineering Troops Chestopalov" Медаль «Маршал инженерных войск Шестопалов» | No. 752 | 2019-12-19 | Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation with at least ten years of service in the military construction complex of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, for reasonable initiative, diligence and distinction in service; for impeccable and efficient civil service; for conscientious performance of official duties; for a significant personal contribution to improving the efficiency of crucial construction and the technical level of military-construction production; for the development and successful implementation of new technologies aimed at improving the construction of facilities of the military and public infrastructures, for the application of innovative technologies in the construction or overhaul of crucial military facilities, for the production of modern high-quality energy-saving and environmentally friendly construction materials, designs and products, intended for the construction of facilities of the military and public infrastructures, for the performance of special tasks assigned to the military construction complex of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. May also be awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation who have assisted in solving the tasks assigned to the military construction complex of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. |
Decorations "For Merit"
Decorations "For Distinction"
Decorations for Service and Combat Duty
Commemorative Badges
Commendations
Decorations for excellence
Railway Troops of the Russian Federation
Russian Railway Troops were integrated into the Rear of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on 9 March 2004 by decree No. 314 of President Vladimir Putin. Below are the awards specific to that service.Medals
Decorations
Badges
Federal Agency for Special Construction (SpetsStroj Russia)
By order of Presidential decree 727 of 29 December 2016, the Federal Agency for Special Construction was stood down on 1 July 2017 as an independent entity and its organs were absorbed by the Ministry of Defence.