300 years of the Russian Police

[TacHel]

Jubilee medal "300 years of the Russian Police".  Established on 5 March 2018 by ministerial order 123. Awarded during the period 2018 - 2020: to the rank-and-file and command staff of bodies of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation with serving experience (long service) in bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation of 20 years or more, who have achieved high results in operational activities, who have performed their official duties in an exemplary manner; to federal state civil servants and employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation with serving experience (long service) in the state civil service of the bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation of 20 years or more, who have made a significant contribution to the fulfillment of tasks assigned to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation and who have achieved high merit in the performance of labour duties; to citizens of the Russian Federation, veterans of service in internal affairs bodies and who served in internal affairs bodies for 20 years or more (with the exception of persons dismissed from internal affairs bodies on the grounds specified in paragraph 8 of Article 3 of the Federal Law No. 247 of July 19, 2011) who continue to assist in the implementation of the objectives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation; to other citizens of the Russian Federation and other persons by decision of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, who contributed to the strengthening of the rule of law, in improving the legal regulations of the activities of internal affairs agencies, training qualified personnel for internal affairs agencies, or in assisting internal affairs agencies in carrying out the tasks assigned to them.

Commemorative Jubilee Decoration "300 years of the Russian Police". Established on 5 March 2018 by ministerial order 123, amended on 18 April 2018 by miniterial order 220.  Awarded during the 2018-2020 period: to individuals of the rank and file and command staff of internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation who have served (long service) in bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for 10 years or more and who have achieved high results in operational activities, who exceptional performance and exemplary duty, as well as to employees who have shown courage, valour and bravery not associated to any length or service.

[Mike McLellan]

As a student of various police agencies’ histories, I would like to have a look into the history of the Russian Police. I wonder, though, who would have the most direct knowledge to amass such a mammoth undertaking. During certain eras of their past, the police were not known for their transparency. Peter the Great, whose image is portrayed on the medals, was hailed as a champion of the enlightenment. He was not, however, famous for his empathy toward the peasants. Plus, of her many virtues, Catherine the Great’s openness was not the most notable. 

Anyway, congratulations to the Russian police and the men and women who have earned this award. 

Mike. 

Edited July 28, 2019 by Mike McLellan