Christophe

Well spotted, Dragomir!! Ch.

Christian, I agree with your points. Specifically when you think they are so difficult to find... For the question : let me think about it... Cheers. Ch.

Here are a few pics and infos about this Krupskaya Medal : http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/showthread.php?t=745 Ch.

Medal of the Central Asian Geographic Society (3rd Class) Ch. Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

Medal of the Central Asian Geographic Society (2nd Class) Ch. Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

Medal of the Central Asian Geographic Society (1st Class) Ch. Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

Awards of the Central Asian Geographic Society These are not official awards. But somewhere, World Discovery Kazakhstan seems to be related to this Society. So at the end of the article, they showed these awards. Here they are : Order of the Central Asian Geographic Society Ch. Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

I have never seen myself such a medal. The only clue I have about its market value (but nothing scientific here) is that Herfurt in 2004, in his book, gave it the same value (plus 10%) than the one I posted earlier (the "People's Teacher of the USSR"). This could give a market value around $800-850 for the Krupskaya-Medal... But, again, here nothing exact. Pure supposition... Ch.

Ed, Mike, Gerd, Thanks. I'm happy you love them!!! Cheers. Ch.

Anniversary Medal for 10th Anniversary of Kazakhstan's Sovereignty Ch. Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

Shapagat Medal (For Mercy) Instituted in 1993. Awarded to citizens for active and productive charitable activities and mercy. Ch. Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

Zhauyngerlik Yerligi Ushin Medal (For Military Valor) Instituted in 1995. Awarded to people serving in the armed forces, the Republican Guard, the Presidential Guard Service, the National and Border Guard, as well as the employees of the Prosecutor's Office and the National Security Service for proactive and brave actions in battle, actions that help to successfully achieve battle objectives, proactive actions in the fight against crime, courage proven in the defense of state frontiers and achievements during the military service. Ch. Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

Yeren Yenbegi Ushin Medal (For Labour Merit) Instituted in 1993. Awarded to citizens for excellence at work in economics, social sector, sciences, culture and in public service. Ch. Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

Yerligi Ushin Medal (For Courage) Instituted in 1993. Awarded to citizens for having courage and selflessness shown in extreme situations, for saving human lives and in the fight against crime. Ch. Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

But Christian, what was the ansewer to your additional question : "What is the more familiar name among collectors for this prestigious (and rare) Soviet State-Medal?" ? Ch. BTW, I'm furious against myself, as I used several time this book this afternoon, without even seeing its pages 156 and 157... where the medal is shown!!!

Altyn Alka Pendant (Golden Pendant) and Kumys Alka Pendant (Silver Pendant) Instituted in 1993. The Golden Pendant is awarded to the mothers that have given birth and raised ten or more children. The Silver Pendant to mothers that have given birth and raised eight or nine children. Ch. Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

Honorary Title "Kazakhstannin Garyshker-Ushkishi" (Space Pilot of Kazakhstan) Instituted in 1993. Awarded to individuals that have successfully accomplished the program of space flight, that have achieved the scientific, technical, research and practical goals set before them. Ch. Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

Honorary title "Kazakhstannin Yenbek Sinirgen Kairatkeri" (Honored Worker of Kazakhstan) Instituted in 1993. Awarded to prominent state and public figures, representatives of science, culture, art, manufacturing and the social sector for great merit in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Ch. Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

Order of Kurmet (Honor) Instituted in 1993. Awarded to citizens for showing merit in the development of the economy, the social sector, the sciences, culture, education, and for exemplary service at public agencies and social activism. Ch. Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

Order of Otan (Motherland) Instituted in 1993. Awarded to individuals for special merit in state and social activity in the development of the economy, in the social sector, in science and culture, public, law and military service, and the development of democracy and social progress. Ch. Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

Order of Parassat (Nobility) Instituted in 1993. Awarded to individuals who are figures in science and culture, literature and art, as well as statesmen and individuals who have contributed a lot to the development and enrichment of the spiritual and intellectual potential of the Republic. Also awarded for activism in defending human rights and social interests. Ch. Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

Order of Dostyk (Friendship) 2nd Class Order. Ch. Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

Order of Dostyk (Friendship) The symbol on the shoulder ribbon (1st Class). Close-up pic. Ch. Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

Order of Dostyk (Friendship) The symbol on the shoulder ribbon (1st Class). Please, note the closeness in style of the ribbon with the one of the USSR Order of Friendship among Nations. Ch. Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.

Order of Dostyk (Friendship) Instituted in 1995. Awarded for productive work on the preservation of mutual consent, merit in the consolidation of peace, friendship and cooperation between nations. The Order of Dostyk has 2 categories. The Order of Dostyk of 1st Class consists of a star and a symbol on a shoulder ribbon. Here is the Star. Ch. Pic : Dmitriy Podlipayev / Nikolay Postnikov - World Discovery Kazakhstan.