The title "Hero of Russia" is the highest rank that is awarded for services to the state and people, if they were associated with the commission of a heroic feat. To date, 1012 people have received this title.
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In addition to the title "Hero of Russia", a special badge of special distinction is awarded. This is the Gold Star Medal. It is a five-pointed star with smooth dihedral rays on the front side. The length of each beam does not exceed 15 mm. The reverse side is smooth, limited by a thin rim along the contour.
On the flip side of the coin, "Hero of Russia" is written in convex letters. The medal is connected using an eye and a ring with a metal gilded block. It is a rectangular plate in which there is a moire tri-color ribbon. The ribbon depicts a three-color Russian flag. The medal itself is gold, and it weighs a little over 20 g.
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The title of "Hero of Russia" was established for the first time in 1992. Then a law was passed, which approved the badge of special distinction - the Golden Star medal. This law says that the title of "Hero of Russia" is assigned only once. Assigned by the President of the Russian Federation. This award is presented, both in life and posthumously. Moreover, it is given not only to military people, but also to ordinary citizens who have accomplished a feat in the name of people and the country.
The title "Hero of Russia" is a separate type of state award. This is the highest remuneration, which in the list of state awards of the Russian Federation occupies the highest place. It is noteworthy that after the assignment of this title, a bronze bust is set in the hero’s homeland. True, an appropriate decree of the President of the Russian Federation must be issued for this.
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For what feats give the title "Hero of Russia"? The award lists include, for example, combatants participating in repelling the invasion of militants in the Republic of Dagestan. Further, these are soldiers and officers participating in the Second Chechen War, who prevented the invasion of gangs in this republic.
175 people were awarded the Hero of Russia medals for participating in the hostilities in the First Chechen War. 108 people received this award, oddly enough, for participating in the Great Patriotic War. 87 people received the title of “Hero of Russia” for testing aviation equipment. Many of them, unfortunately, died.
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This award was also awarded to those who fought terrorism in the regions of the North Caucasus. 44 astronauts also received this award. She was handed over to sailors, submariners, and testers of marine equipment. In addition, the star of the “Hero of Russia” received participants in the October events in Moscow in 1993.
Among the awarded there are participants in hostilities in South Ossetia, rescuers, participants in hostilities in Tajikistan, senior officials of various departments and ministries, intelligence officers, athletes and travelers, participants in the Afghan war, liquidators of the Chernobyl accident and many others.
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Of course, the main criteria for awarding this title are the courage and heroism shown by people in a given situation. Thanks to these exploits, not only the Russian Federation, but also other countries could live on in peace and harmony. Of course, more than 30% of those awarded received this title posthumously, but in most cases, the award found heroes in life.
