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Medal For Military Service to the Ukraine State award of the Ukraine established by decree 931/96 of the President of the Ukraine on 5 October 1996. Awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the Ukraine, and in special circumstances, to foreign citizens and stateless persons, for courage and bravery, self-sacrifice demonstrated in defending the national interests of the Ukraine, for exemplary performance of military duties, for performing specific tasks to ensure the national security of the Ukraine, for achievements in the protection of the state border of the Ukraine, for 25 years of irreproachable military service.

Order of Daniel Galician State award of the Ukraine established by Law of the Ukraine 580-IV on 20 February 2003, amended by Presidential Decree 769 on 30 July 2003. Awarded with swords to members Armed Forces of the Ukraine and other military formations created in accordance with the laws of the Ukraine, as well as civil servants without swords for significant personal contribution to the development of the Ukraine, conscientious and impeccable service to the Ukrainian people.

HONOURED CITIZEN OF THE MOSCOW REGION Highest award of the Moscow oblast (region). Awarded for meritorious service in the socio-economic development of the Moscow region, in the protection of human rights, the protection of human life and health, peace and harmony in society, activities that promote development and prosperity of the Moscow region, that enhances its credibility in the Russian Federation or outside the Russian Federation.

Moscow Region Badge of Gratitude Badge of gratitude awarded for exceptional services rendered to the Moscow Oblast.

Order of Grand Prince Ivan Kalita Awarded to citizens for outstanding achievements that contribute to the prosperity of the Moscow region and its population.

The Moscow region also bestows Honorary Titles similar to the state awards. I have seen these awards both on civilians and on military uniforms. HONORARY TITLES OF THE MOSCOW OBLAST All Honorary Titles of the Moscow Region (Oblast) share the same design. Only the inscription on the obverse identifies particular fields of activity for which it was bestowed. It is awarded to citizens for great personal contribution and achievements in the development and organization in their particular field of activity. Displayed above are from left to right: -Honoured Worker of Printing of the Moscow region -Honoured Worker of Transport of the Moscow region -Honoured Worker of Industry of the Moscow Region The other Honorary Titles of the Moscow Oblast (Regiong) are: -Honoured Worker of Science -Honoured Artist -Honoured Architect -Honoured Worker of Consumer Services -Honoured Worker of Road Facilities -Honoured Worker of Housing and Communal Services -Honoured Worker of Health -Honoured Worker of Culture -Honoured Worker of Education -Honoured Worker -Honoured Worker of Agriculture -Honoured Worker of Social Protection -Honoured Worker of Nature Protection -Honoured Worker of Trade -Honoured Worker of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism -Honoured Builder -Honoured Economist -Honoured Lawyer

REGIONAL GOVERNOR'S PRIZE Established in accordance with decree 249-PG of the Governor of the Moscow region of 20 November 2002. Awarded to individuals and organizations for outstanding service to the Moscow Region in the following categories: - For achievements in science; - For achievements in arts and culture; - For achievements in education; - For achievements in public health; - For achievements in the development of physical culture and sports; - For achievements in the field of economics; - For achievements in the field of social change; - For achievements in the media; - For achievements in the field of industrial production; - For achievements in agricultural production; - For achievements in the field of construction; - For achievements in the field of public security and order; - For achievements in the field of housing and communal services; - For achievements in architecture and urban planning; - For achievements in the areas of finance, credit, banking and insurance.

Medal for Meritorious Service Awarded to citizens in public office in the Moscow Region, civil servants of the Moscow Region, persons who occupy positions of civil service of the Russian Federation in the territorial bodies of federal executive authorities in the Moscow region, persons holding municipal offices and municipal officials of the Moscow region, for personnal merit which brought substantial benefits to the Moscow region and who have experience in government in the Moscow region, Moscow region government bodies and local authorities of the Moscow region for at least 10 years.

Medal for Maternal Glory Awarded to women living in the Moscow region (oblast) that gave birth and are bringing up five or more children.

Medal of Honor for Services to the Moscow Oblast Awarded to citizens for outstanding achievements in state, industrial, research, socio-cultural, social and charitable activities that significantly improve the living conditions of the Moscow oblast (region). May also be awarded to citizens who showed particular courage and heroism in the performance of duties, for actions that saved the lives of people.

The greater Moscow region (oblast), due to its political, industrial, scientific and military importance, has developed its own awards system to recognize its citizens. This thread will attempt to describe the majority of these quite interesting regional awards. EMBLEM OF THE MOSCOW OBLAST

Yeah, the quality varies greatly, but whether your insignia cost $5 or $500 to produce, the nice thing is you still get all the perks. :cool:

HONOURED CITIZEN OF THE MOSCOW OBLAST (REGION) Highest award of the Moscow oblast (region). Awarded for meritorious service in the socio-economic development of the Moscow region, in the protection of human rights, the protection of human life and health, peace and harmony in society, activities that promote development and prosperity of the Moscow region, that enhances its credibility in the Russian Federation or outside the Russian Federation.

HONOURED CITIZEN WITH ALL THE PERKS HONOURED CITIZEN OF THE CITY OF LIPETSK Established by the Lipetsk City Council of Deputies, amended by same on 26 Ocotober 2010. Award includes a monthly cash award of 5000 rubles, extraordinary service in hospitals, free medicine prescribed by doctors at regional clinics in the community, extraordinary telephone system, exemption from user fees for the use of fixed telephones, exempt from payment for housing and utilities, TV master antenna, radio and gas. In the case of the death of the honored citizen, the surviving spouse is entitled to 50% of the monthly payment and above mentioned services for life. In addition, an honored citizen has the right to free travel on all forms of urban passenger transport (except taxis).

HONORARY CITIZEN OF THE TULA OBLAST (REGION) Established by decision number 50/2155 of the Duma of the Tual region (oblast). Awarded to citizens of the Russian Federation in recognition of their outstanding personal achievements in the sphere of economy, manufacturing, transportation, science, technology, culture, arts, education, health, sports, environmental protection, environmental security, law and order and public security, as well as the implementation of a charitable, state, municipal and other activities conducive to raising the profile and prestige of the Tula region. Award may be made posthumously.

HONORARY CITIZEN OF THE TOMSK OBLAST (REGION) Awarded to citizens of the Russian Federation, foreign nationals and stateless persons, for outstanding services to the citizens of the region, for activities designed to benefit the region and ensure its prosperity, long-term and sustained popularity among residents of the area as a result of an effective charity; committing brave deeds for the benefit of the region; from area residents, for prolonged social, cultural, scientific, political, economic, impeccable public and municipal service, as well as other activities with outstanding results for the Tomsk region.

HONORARY CITIZEN OF THE CITY OF SMOLENSK Established on 31 October 2003 by decision number 717 of the Smolenks city council. Awarded to Russian citizens and foreign nationals for wide recognition and respect from the residents of Smolensk for their outstanding achievements in the field of economy, science, culture, arts, education, health, sports, protection of civil rights and other areas. Award may be confered posthumously.

HONORARY CITIZEN OF THE HERO-CITY OF KERCH HONORARY CITIZEN OF THE CITY OF PERM This award as been granted for meritorious service to the city in one form or another since 1863.

The following awards are for HONORARY CITIZENS. HONORARY CITIZEN OF THE CITY OF BIISK Awarded by the city of Biisk to citizens of other municipalities or foreign citizens who have contributed outstanding innovative work, significant contributions at improving the efficiency of production, the development of science and technology, culture, art and education, in health, life and rights of citizens of the city, committed feats of arms, displayed the highest examples of civic duty in the name of the homeland.

HONOURED CITIZEN OF THE TVER OBLAST (REGION) Established into Law number 10 TO-ZO by Resolution of the Legislative Assembly of the Tver region on 10 February 2003. Highest award for citizens of the Tver oblast. Awarded for outstanding personal contribution in socio-economic development, for activities that promote the welfare of the area and raise its prestige in the Russian Federation and abroad.

HONOURED CITIZEN OF THE TAMBOV OBLAST (REGION) The title of "Honored Citizen of the Tambov Region (Oblast). Established on 28 February 2007 by Decree 462 of the Duma of the Tambov region, it is the highest award of the region. Awarded to citizens for special merit in public and state activities, for outstanding contributions to the socio-economic and cultural development of the region, high achievement in science, culture, production and other activities conducive to the development of the Tambov region, the welfare of the population of the Tambov region, for enhancing the visibility and credibility of the Tambov region in the Russian Federation and abroad, as well as for courage and heroism in the performance of service and civic duty.

HONOURED CITIZEN OF THE KEMEROV OBLAST (REGION) Awarded to citizens of the Kemerov Oblast (Region) for meritorious service to the Kemerov Region; for heroism, courage, boldness and valor; for raising the profile of the Kemerov region, achieving significant results in the socio-economic development of the Kemerov region in cultural, scientific and other spheres of public life.

HONOURED CITIZEN OF THE CITY OF CHERNOGOLOVKA Established by decision N 7 /20 of the Board of Deputies of Chernogolovka on 6 March 2001. Awarded to citizens of Chernogolovka for great personal contributions to the organization and development of Chernogolovka as a Science City, which has resulted in global recognition as the Chernogolovka Scientific Center, or in the social development of the city.

HONOURED CITIZEN OF THE CITY OF POLAR (formely called Alexandrovsk).

This section has mostly dealt with state and military awards, but many other levels of government issue their own awards in modern day Russia. Cities and oblasts (regions) also bestow a very wide range of awards. One of the awards bestowed by many Russian cities is the title of Honoured Citizen. Contrary to similar western awards, this is much more than an "honorary title", it comes with a large range of monetary rewards, increase in pensions for retirees, tax deductions, increase in the quality of medical care and in lodging, increase in the quality of care in retirement homes, free city transportation (taxi, bus, metro etc). The title of "Honorary Citizen also exists and in Russian they are often spelled the same and one must look at the award prerequisites and affiliated rewards to fully differentiate the two. The title of HONOURED CITIZEN is reserved for residents and usually includes at least some of the aforementioned prizes, the title of HONORARY CITIZEN is usually bestowed unto non residents and can also awarded to foreigners who have made a great impact on local life and is rarely if ever accompanied by any type of actual reward save the decoration and title. HONOURED CITIZEN OF THE CITY OF MOSCOW Neck badge at left, lapel badge at right. The title of Honored Citizen of the City of Moscow is awarded for: - Long-term and sustained popularity among the residents of Moscow on the basis of effective charity; - Committing brave deeds for the good of the city; - From the residents of Moscow, for long-term social, cultural, scientific, political, economic and other activities with outstanding results benefiting the Russian Federation and the city of Moscow.