Despite all the contradictions of the Soviet state, this period has left us a great legacy.Today the Communist Party relentlessly criticized, often the case.However, her reign marked a lot of positive moments.After all, before the Civil War, whatever you say, and Russia was hopelessly backward by European leaders peasant country.Moreover, it is likely that it could expect the participation of Iran, Turkey and China - also great when something strikes fear in the whole world is reachable, but the beginning of XX century, transformed into dependent colonies of Western states.
great leap restoring the economy in the 1930s, and then in the postwar years has allowed not only to avoid the fate of our country of the third world, but to make it one of the most advanced in the world.This can not be achieved if it were not for the huge People's hard work and literally a cult work, created in the Union.Not surprisingly, the medal "Veteran of labor" was not just a cause for pride, but perhaps the most important award of the country, the recognition of the greatest services for the benefit of the Fatherland.In its meaning it is not exceeded, perhaps, only military awards, celebrate the exploits of the Great Patriotic War.
Medal "Veteran of Labour" and its history
order on the establishment of this award was accepted by the Soviet leadership in 1974.His strength was maintained until the collapse of the state in 1991.It is interesting that all these years the medal "Veteran of Labor" was published circulation of more than 39,000 copies.This number is very, very large.However, the mass does not detract from its merits.This regalia was very valuable and honorable distinction.But such a large amount of circulation is due to the following fact.Receiving the medal "Veteran of work" took place in all areas of the Soviet state: scientists, farmers, director of engineering companies and machine workers, officers and school teachers could worthy of this award.Interestingly, in the community, it also ironically called "The Order Sutulova" that was a hint of posture defects caused by many years of work and retirement.
Medal "Veteran of labor" was made of brass (a mixture of copper and zinc), and on the surface silvered.The obverse of this product in raised letters was written the name of the state - the Soviet Union, to which was applied on top of the coat of arms of the country - the hammer and sickle.By this, the image of a laurel branch was located, which was surrounded by a semicircle inscription "Veteran of Labour".Reverse the product had absolutely no relief.He was matte coated with it the inscription: "For many years of hard work."It is believed that some species had a medal, cast in different years, its variants might differ.All the jewels were registered, because compulsory license was issued to the medal "Veteran of labor".Unfortunately, the deplorable situation of the population in 1990 years, especially pensioners, led to a widespread trade in these regalia, which nowadays have become not deserved honors, but only subject to collection.
