Russian Federation Awards of the Moscow Oblast (region)

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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

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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.

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Medal for Maternal Glory

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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-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

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Order of Grand Prince Ivan Kalita

Awarded to citizens for outstanding achievements that contribute to the prosperity of the Moscow region and its population.

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Moscow Region Badge of Gratitude

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

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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.