russian federation This is rare？

[usairforce]

Is this really true？

Edited April 7, 2016 by TacHel

[TacHel]

Is it rare?  In Russia, not really...  Outside of Russia, yes, quite...  It is a state award and illegal to export out of the Russian Federation.  That's the main reason why this section contains mostly ministerial level awards.

It's a Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" 2nd Class.  It is awarded to citizens of the Russian Federation for outstanding achievements in various fields of industry, construction, science, education, health, culture, transport and other areas of work.

Is it real?  Looks like the real McCoy to me...  Yours?