The Order of Honour is a state order of the Russian Federation established by Presidential Decree No. 442 of March 2, 1994 to recognise high achievements in government, economic, scientific, sociocultural, public, sport and charitable activities. Its statute was amended by decree No. 19 of January 6, 1999 and more lately by decree No. 1099 of January 7, 2010 which defined its present status.
Order of Honour
Reverse of the Order of Honour
Evgeny Mironov, Artistic Director of the Federal State Institution of Culture "The State Theatre of Nations," being awarded the Order of Honour by President Dmitry Medvedev on December 29, 2011.
Anatoly Alexandrov, Rector of the "Bauman" Moscow State Technical University being presented with the Order of Honour by President Dmitry Medvedev on May 3, 2012.
Order of Naval Merit (Russia)
The Order "For Naval Merit" is a state decoration of the Russian Federation bestowed for excellence in military or economic maritime endeavours. It was established on February 27, 2002 by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation № 245. Its statute was amended by presidential decree № 1099 of September 7, 2010.
Order "For Naval Merit" (obverse)
Commander of the Baltic Fleet, Vice Admiral Viktor Chirkov, being awarded the Order "For Naval Merit" by president Dmitriy Medvedev on February 21, 2011. (Photo www.kremlin.ru)
Gennady Antokhin, master of a "FESCO" icebreaker, wearing his Order "For Naval Merit" with President Dmitriy Medvedev on May 3, 2012. (Photo www.kremlin.ru)
Captain 2nd Rank Viktor Lapshin being decorated with the Order "For Naval Merit" by President Dmitriy Medvedev on July 13, 2009 for distinction in the fight against Somali pirates. (Photo www.kremlin.ru)
