Russian Federation Awards of cities and regions HONOURED CITIZEN

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

[HenkWillem]

Thank you for this interesting topic!!

Some of the medals look like cheap pins, for example the CHERNOGOLOVKA medal.

[TacHel]

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:

Edited July 26, 2011 by TacHel