Of course, in the Soviet period of Russian history is quite controversial.Yet he left a great legacy of his contemporaries.Today is very popular criticize the ruling party of the state.And quite often the case.Yet her reign brought but negative, and many positive trends and highlights.After all, whatever you say, well before the Civil War, Russia was a hopelessly behind the European leaders of the country - in the technical, economic and social terms.Moreover, it could well be expected in the near future, the fate of Turkey, Iran and China - once the great and the fear of leading the whole world is reachable, but to the beginning of the XX century, as a result of archaic compared to western production, becoming a colony of semi.Thirties and then the post-war, in addition to large-scale repression perpetuated also terrific jerk, which allowed the government not just to avoid the sad fate of the third world countries, but even make it one of the most advanced in the world.It was hardly possible to achieve, if not the great work of all the people.Just his public cult.It is in this context in the country, the notion of "Veteran of labor".Medals of this format was the recognition of the greatest services to the Motherland.They awarded persons of seniority required for retirement.
history medal
decree establishing the award was accepted by the government in 1974.And its value was maintained until the separation of the republics in 1991.For all these years, it was released more than 39 thousand copies of awards "Labour Veteran".Medals, notes other achievements, the Soviet Union is not usually produced in such quantities, so this number is impressive enough.However, such mass did not detract from the merits of the award.It was a very honorable and valuable insignia.And so a significant amount of the circulation can be explained by the following fact.Awarding the medal "Veteran of labor" was carried out in all areas in the country, farmers, scientists, school teachers and directors of industrial enterprises, officers and workers.The masses regalia with time received ironic name "Order Sutulova."It was a hint of a defect in posture caused by many years of work.
composition and appearance of the award "Veteran of work»
Medals made of brass (a mixture of zinc and copper).The surface was oserebrena.The obverse of this product has been registered in raised letters "USSR", and the top coat applied state - the hammer and sickle.Under the image of a laurel branch was located, surrounded by a semicircle inscription "Veteran of labor".Medals on the reverse had absolutely no relief.However, there matt inscription: "For many years of diligent work."It is believed that the products molded at different times, had some minor variations.All products have been registered, so the medal "Veteran of Labor of the USSR" necessarily accompanied by a certificate of its authenticity.
