is almost impossible to make thy name was called the Order.Georgy Zhukov - a marshal, who was able to achieve this.During his life he was able to achieve great success in both the military and political activities.He received many Soviet and foreign orders and medals.
And after the death of Zhukov, twenty years later, the president of the Russian Federation was approved by his order for all outstanding service.Order was recognition of the fact that his role in the Great Patriotic War, as well as in the founding of the armed forces and strengthen the defense was significant.Exactly one year of approval of the Order of Zhukov was specifically designed pattern, which now takes pride of place at a premium.Graphical representation of Marshal specially ordered from Moscow artist.
who received awards?
It was quite difficult to get the Order of Zhukov.Why give the award, it was clearly spelled out in the satute.He could get:
- Chief of the front or the army;
- deputy commander;
- the chief of staff or other operational divisions;
- chief who commanded a division or brigade;
- the commander of the fleet;
- Deputy Chief of the Navy;
- people who were responsible for the Escalade or a naval base;
- foremen;
- those who are engaged in high-ranking officers;
- senior officers, but only those who were in the position of commander of the division or brigade;
- distinguished themselves during the military operation;
- people whose services were in development or carrying out major military operations to protect the country.
Appearance Order
Order of Marshal Zhukov was made of silver.He was at the heart of the cross with oval links.Also, on all sides retreated relief rays.In the center was a locket.It was here, on a blue background, the plotting of the marshal.Above his head was placed the inscription "Georgy Zhukov."At the bottom of the medallion placed painted laurel and oak branches.
on all four sides of the Order are boards covered with red enamel.Ruby shield with gilding - a symbol of the Virgin Mary, which plays an important role for Russia.Such an arrangement shields as accidental.Their place is at a premium - a symbol of the fact that from all sides, our country will be protected from the attacks of enemy nations.The branches that are at the bottom of the image of Marshal, symbolize the courage and dignity of the person who received the award.
Features medals Zhukov
Together with the Order was established and Zhukov Medal.Honey is not certain rooms.Presenting the award, also received a special certificate and will.The one who received the medal, the Order of Zhukov not awarded.The medal is very significant, and should be worn on the left chest.It should be located under the medal "50 Years of Victory".
first awards ceremony
In 1995, the first veteran was awarded.For three years, this award has also received 99 veterans.The first fifteen awards were made on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the Victory.As a result, one hundred people for three years, have been recognized.All veterans have the title, which was not lower than colonel.After the presentation of all the data of a hundred awards to award the Order of steel mainly military units.
trooper, received the Order of
One of the first who received the Order of Zhukov became a trooper Vasilenko GT He participated in the fighting since 1941.Initially District, which was Vasilenko, located in the North-Western Front.This front was resisting because by fighting it on the post of commander was seriously wounded.Six months later, Vasilenko again returned to the front.At this time, their whole team reformed, so Gabriel Tarasovich appears in the Caucasus as part of the Tenth Guards Corps.In August, the 42nd Brigade Vasilenko goes on the offensive.During the attack, they were able to get the station Terek defuse a dozen tanks of the German army, and take a couple of hundreds of prisoners of war.Their offensive Naur district was practically free from enemies.During this period, Vasilenko already a lieutenant colonel of the army, but that's when he gets his second serious injury.Once again, return to the front it is possible only after a year.
In 1943 he was appointed commander of one of the Guards Division.His unit is well able to show themselves.They contributed greatly to the opposition in the Kuban.But his office is not always successful.In 1944, it is removed from office for failure offensive.A year later, he was again able to regain the commander's rank.For all his great military achievements Tarasovich Gabriel received the Order of Zhukov.
fighter pilot was awarded
receive awards at the time, not only the brigade commanders.In 1995, when the president presents awards, among those who received the Order of Zhukov hit and Air Force Major General Georgy Zakharov Nefedovich.He was a great fighter pilot.Zakharov before the start of World War II had several successful sorties.During the outbreak of war he already had a high rank, but he continued to perform combat missions.He was also one of those who first joined the fighting with the German air force.For the period from 1945 fighter pilot was about 150 successful sorties.Zakharov was awarded the Order of Merit for the Motherland.
received the Order of Zhukov's not just individuals.Awards also awarded several military units.
