true potential and abilities of the person most frequently appear at a difficult time for the country, a society, a particular individual.So there are heroes.These people will remember for a long time afterwards, they cite the example of the younger generation.This happens everywhere.Many heroes and their feats of Russian left a memorable trace in the history of their country and in the world.Each of them is worthy of reverence and respect, and to remember them the younger generation, and saw them as an example.
All Russia heroes deeds made not for personal glory, but because of the circumstances and necessity.That they saved the nation the courage, selflessness and infinite love for man.
title "Hero of the Soviet Union"
In 1934, was established in April, the highest award that was given for special achievements.This was the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, and together with it and give the real award - the medal "Gold Star".The latter was made of gold, it took the form of a five-pointed star on its back was written "Hero of the Soviet Union."Also I had the red tape (20 mm wide).
list of Heroes of the Soviet Union, who have received this star was launched much earlier than the award itself approved.By the time of its occurrence (sixteenth October 1939) the degree of difference already received several hundred people.Also, with the gold medal of the Hero of the Soviet Union and was awarded the Order of Lenin.
What gave the title Hero of the Soviet Union
In order to receive this medal and the title, it was necessary to perform a feat for the government or the public - individually or collectively.A person could be awarded more than once (recorded by those who received a star four times).Of course, there were few such characters.
Those who accomplished the feat twice, received the second star.And the home of the man installed a bronze bust.Since 1973 more and was handed a second Order of Lenin during the second award.
Those who are awarded this title and star for the third time, received another one, a third star.In addition, the decree has been written about the construction of a bust in Moscow.However, this option so never and did not execute.
The first ceremony took place before the war.It was April 20, 1934, when the seven pilots had considerable help in the rescue of the icebreaker "Chelyuskin".After that, each person has done something unusual and extraordinary, showing courage, wit, I received this award.Thus, all the exploits of the heroes of Russia committed when they were required to do something for the good of the country or society.Of course, this does not mean that everyone who has received the award, perform these actions in order to get a star.All of them were just doing their duty.
Awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union
list of Heroes of the Soviet Union is quite large.Of course, most of those who have won the award, received it only once.This was 12617 people.However, there are people who have been awarded this prize, two, three or even four times.Since the award established during the war, many received it posthumously for his services.
Soviet citizens, who received the award four times, only two.First on the list was Georgy Zhukov.Its star, he received in 1939, 1944, 1945 and 1956.Zhukov The first award was received the rank of corps commander, and three others already in the rank of Marshal of the Soviet Union.
four times was awarded Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev.He received his award in 1966, 1976, 1978 and 1981.The first was obtained the rank of Lieutenant General, and later - in the rank of Marshal of the Soviet Union.
three times awarded "Gold Star" only three people.This Marshal Semyon Budyonny, as well as pilots and Ivan Kozhedub Alexander Pokryshkin.Kozhedub Pokryshkin and received the award during the Second World War, and Budyonny after her.
twice awarded "Gold Star" was 154 people.Also, twelve towns were given the status of "Hero City" and the Brest Fortress - "Fortress".
appearance of the award "Hero of the Russian Federation"
After the collapse of the Soviet Union replaced the award came another.March 20, 1992 was established the title of Hero of the Russian Federation as well as the appropriate award - the medal "Gold Star".The latter is made of gold, it has the form of a five-pointed star on the back of which there is an inscription "Hero of Russia".Also has a medal ribbon colors of the flag of Russia.The award is given to the president only once.
first heroes of bourgeois Russia, a feat which is unknown to the broad masses, received his medal 11 April 1992.There were two, one of them has received this award and distinction posthumously.Medal at number one was given Krikalev SKfor the fact that he spent a long time on the space station "Mir".In its time it was a record.Award number two was awarded posthumously Sulambek SOfor the fact that he had saved his life at the cost of settlements from the crash because it was abandoned in the art.
One caveat in the order of awards: Krikalev and even received a medal number one, but a decree on awarding stars Sulambek was earlier.Some say that the leadership did not want that the first prize was awarded posthumously.
for what services you can get an award of Hero of Russia
Heroes of Russia and their exploits today are quite numerous, about a thousand people (according to official figures).Awarded the medal for outstanding service to the community and the country.Most of the awardees received her military achievements.It was the Great Patriotic War (about a hundred people), which at the time did not have awarded this title.Almost all have received it posthumously.
also a large number of those who received the title of Hero of the Russian Federation, member of the war in Chechnya (about five hundred people).By the way, many people with the war was ambiguous, so, perhaps, to the most rewards are the same.At least in the Soviet Union, this title was a different attitude.
also the title of Hero of the Russian Federation received intelligence officials, military, accomplished a feat not in combat, as well as citizens working rescuers, testers, astronauts.
liable for military service who received the award
Many brave people have Russian army.Heroes and deeds have a special place here, as almost every receiving a star on the battlefield, many were awarded posthumously.We list some of them:
- Dmitry Vorobyev.He received his award in twenty-five years, in 2000.It happened during the operation in Chechnya.
- Oleg Tibekina.He received the award posthumously in 2000.His chest covered retreating boys, and he was shot at close range near Grozny.
- Valentin Padalka.The award was received in 1994, when terrorists took Rostov schoolchildren and demanded a helicopter.He was at the helm.Thanks to his wit all the hostages alive.
Of course, it's not all reservists who made a heroic act.In Russia, many brave hearts of people who will do everything possible to save the lives of others.
Civilians, who received the award
title "Hero of Russia" can get not only to military service, but also an ordinary person who does not have a military rank.To date, 134 people were awarded.
first owner of the "Golden Star" of civilians was Noordin Osama.In 2003, he was presented with an award for courage and heroism in the line of duty.It was under his leadership, the restoration of power in post-war Chechnya.All the work took place at the risk of life-energy, as in the most Usamova had survived two assassination attempts.
are real heroes in Russia, and their deeds make us reflect on the life and power of the human spirit, of those acts, which we could do, but for some reason did not.
People who have been awarded the prizes of the two countries (Russia and the USSR)
At the junction of the days of the two countries when one award has ceased to exist, and the second was just installed, some received a double reward - the Hero of the Soviet Union and Hero of the Russian Federation.There were few people, only four.
- Sergej Krikalev.The world-famous astronaut who has many professional awards.In 1989, at a time when the Soviet Union still existed, becoming a hero and awarded the medal "Gold Star".In 1992 he became the first holder of the same coin in a new country is already - the Russian Federation.
- Valery Polyakov.Though my education he's a doctor, but the rewards are received as a cosmonaut.First in 1989, becoming the hero of the Soviet Union.In 1995 he made a record flight on the orbital complex "Mir", the duration of which was 437 days.Today, it is a record.It is for him, he was awarded the Hero of the Russian Federation.
- Nikolai Sainovich Maidan.He was known helicopter, both of which received awards in the field.In 1988 he was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.In 2000 he was awarded the Hero of the Russian Federation, but posthumously.
- Artur Chilingarov.The famous polar explorer, scientist.Also, some time engaged in political activities.In 1986 he received the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.The award was given for the execution of a difficult task.In 2008 he has received the Hero of the Russian Federation for carrying out deep-sea expedition.
All Heroes of the Soviet Union, Heroes of Russia - it is really courageous and brave citizens of their country.Each of them makes the feat in specific extreme conditions, showing their heroism and ingenuity.
feats that make ordinary people
Many people, though, and did not receive an award of Hero of Russia, however are not.This is the real heroes of our time.Feats of ordinary people are often unobtrusive, but in the hearts of loved ones are forever.For example, Zhenya Tabakov, who is the youngest hero of Russia and winner of the Order of Courage.He received it posthumously when he defended his sister from the offender.In 2009 he was awarded the Order who received mother.
Heroes of Russia and their feats are numerous.Be aware of them, do not forget.To remember and to know not only the heroes of the past, but also those who live in the present, those who gave their lives to future generations.Only then can we become a truly great power worthy of its heroes.
