Awards of the National Guard of the Russian Federation

The National Guard of the Russian Federation came into being on April 5, 2016 by decree of the President of the Russian Federation № 157.^[1] Being a uniformed paramilitary organisation, it has its own awards system subordinate to State awards of the Russian Federation.^[2]

National Guard of the Russian Federation

Medals

Award	Name (English/Russian)	Order	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Medal "For Distinction in Combat" Медаль "За Боевое Отличия"	№ 50	2017-02-14	Awarded to servicemen and officers of the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, for distinction, courage and dedication displayed in the performance of tasks in combat conditions and during special operations involving a risk to life, during counter-terrorist operations, in conditions of armed conflict, during military or emergency situations; for initiative and skillful and decisive actions that contributed to the successful performance of combat missions and special operations during counter-terrorist operations, in conditions of armed conflict, during military or emergency situations; for the successful management of the actions of subordinates in the performance of combat missions and special operations, during counter-terrorist operations, in conditions of armed conflict, during military or emergency situations.[2]
	Medal "For Displayed Valour" 1st class Медаль "За проявленную доблесть" I степени	№ 50 - № 365	2017-02-14 ---------- 2017-08-22	Awarded to military personnel, employees and federal civil servants of the Troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation; for excellent performance in combat (professional, leadership) training, during professional service activities; for specific distinction, displayed military bearing in service, high performance indicators in military service (operational duty, service, combat) tasks and exercises; for high results in service and combat, in operational performance, in performance management; for achievements in the protection of public order and public security; for active work in the protection of public order, combating crime and the fight against terrorism and extremism; for bravery, dedication and other merit displayed during military service (work); for excellent and efficient civil service. The medal is awarded in 3 classes awarded successively from the lowest to the highest degree, the medal 1st class being the higher.[2][3]
	Medal "For Displayed Valour" 2nd class Медаль "За проявленную доблесть" II степени	№ 50 - № 365	2017-02-14 ---------- 2017-08-22	Awarded to military personnel, employees and federal civil servants of the Troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation; for excellent performance in combat (professional, leadership) training, during professional service activities; for specific distinction, displayed military bearing in service, high performance indicators in military service (operational duty, service, combat) tasks and exercises; for high results in service and combat, in operational performance, in performance management; for achievements in the protection of public order and public security; for active work in the protection of public order, combating crime and the fight against terrorism and extremism; for bravery, dedication and other merit displayed during military service (work); for excellent and efficient civil service. The medal is awarded in 3 classes awarded successively from the lowest to the highest degree, the medal 1st class being the higher.[2][3]
	Medal "For Displayed Valour" 3rd class Медаль "За проявленную доблесть" III степени	№ 365	2017-08-22	Awarded to military personnel, employees and federal civil servants of the Troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation; for excellent performance in combat (professional, leadership) training, during professional service activities; for specific distinction, displayed military bearing in service, high performance indicators in military service (operational duty, service, combat) tasks and exercises; for high results in service and combat, in operational performance, in performance management; for achievements in the protection of public order and public security; for active work in the protection of public order, combating crime and the fight against terrorism and extremism; for bravery, dedication and other merit displayed during military service (work); for excellent and efficient civil service. The medal is awarded in 3 classes awarded successively from the lowest to the highest degree, the medal 1st class being the higher.[3]
	Medal "For Mine Clearing" Медаль "За разминирование"	№ 50	2017-02-14	Awarded to military personnel and employees of the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation for dedication, courage, bravery and professionalism displayed: when performing tasks in the detection and neutralization (destruction) of explosive objects on the ground (in sites); for the organization and the direct management of measures in the detection and neutralization (destruction) of explosive objects on the ground (in sites); for the participation in inter-agency mine-clearance operations. May be awarded to other persons for assistance in carrying out the tasks entrusted to the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation in the detection and neutralization (destruction) of explosive objects on the ground (in sites).[2]
	Medal "For Life Saving" Медаль "За спасение"	№ 50	2017-02-14	Awarded to soldiers, officers, federal civil servants and employees of the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, as well as to citizens of the Russian Federation and other persons for courage and self-sacrifice in conditions involving a risk to life: during skilled, energetic and decisive actions that contributed to the successful implementation of measures to eliminate the consequences of emergency situations, fire fighting, rescue on water bodies, rescue of people and salvation of property; during the successful guidance of the actions of subordinates in carrying out tasks in the aftermath of an emergency, fire-fighting and rescue on bodies of water; during the rescue of people amid natural disasters, on the water, under the earth, in fire-fighting and in other circumstances; during skilful, resolute actions and for professional excellence contributing to the prevention of accidents on bodies of water.[2]
	Medal "Army General Yakovlev" Медаль "Генерал армии Яковлев"	№ 17	2018-01-23	Awarded to servicemen (with greater seniority and rank), employees (with greater seniority and rank), federal state civil servants, troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, temporarily replacing in military managerial positions (commanders, directors) of structural units of the central office of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, operational-territorial associations, formations, military units of the troops of the national guard, territorial bodies of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, organizations of higher education and other organizations of the troops of the National Guard and their deputies, as well as those who pass military service (service) in posts related to management of subdivisions, with at least 3 years in those positions: for the able leadership of military units (organizations) which contributed to the achievement of high performances in combat service and operational-service activities; for high professionalism shown in the management of military units (organizations) in the performance of combat service and operational-service tasks. May also be awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation for assisting managers (commanders, directors) of military units (organizations) of the troops of the National Guard in carrying out the tasks assigned to them.[4]
	Medal "Veteran of Service" Медаль "Ветеран службы"	№ 50 - № 233	2017-02-14 ---------- 2017-07-24	Awarded to: soldiers and employees of the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation transferred to the reserves (retirement) when they reach the age limit for military service, or for health reasons, in connection with organizational and staffing measures for fair and long-term military service having a length of service of 25 years or more in calendar-years and who were awarded medals "For Distinction in Service" (or similar medals for long service of other governmental bodies of the Russian Federation) and who served at least 5 years in the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation; Federal civil servants troops of the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation at retirement of the civil service for excellent and efficient civil service, with a total length of state civil service of 25 years or more and who have worked at least 5 years in the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation. In some cases, military personnel, employees and federal civil servants of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, who in the period of military service (service, state civil service) have made a significant contribution to the formation and development of the National Guard of the Russian Federation may be presented without taking into account the minimum 5 year service (service, state civil service) in the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation.[2][5]
	Medal "For Military Cooperation" Медаль "За боевое содружество"	№ 50	2017-02-14	Awarded to soldiers, officers, federal civil servants and employees of the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation for the strengthening of military cooperation including with other friendly nations. May also be awarded to other citizens of the Russian Federation and foreign citizens for the same reason.[2]
	Medal "For Service in Strengthening Law and Order" Медаль "За заслуги в укреплении правопорядка"	№ 50	2017-02-14	Awarded to soldiers, officers, federal civil servants and employees of the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, to citizens of the Russian Federation and other persons: for significant contribution to the strengthening of the rule of law; for improving the legal regulation of the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation; for the training of qualified personnel for the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation; for active participation in covering the activities of the troops of the Russian Federation of the National Guard in the media.[2]
	Medal "For Meritorious Work" Медаль "За заслуги в труде"	№ 50 - № 233	2017-02-14 ---------- 2017-07-24	Awarded to federal civil servants and employees of the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, with seniority (state civil service seniority) of 15 years and over who have worked in the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation for at least 3 years: for excellent and efficient civil service; for many years of fruitful work, achievements in the performance of professional duties and for high quality work.[2][5]
	Medal "For Distinguished Service" 1st class Mедаль "За отличие в службе" I степени	№ 50 - № 233	2017-02-14 ---------- 2017-07-24	Awarded to military personnel serving under contract and military staff members of the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, who positively influenced the service, for conscientious military service and 20 years (years of service) seniority in service or in part-time military service; to persons with prior military service in the Internal Troops of the MVD of Russia, transferred from military service in organs of the MVD to the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation after April 5, 2016 who would’ve been awarded the Medal of the Ministry of Interior of Russia "For Distinction in Service", with the required length of military service (seniority) at the time of transfer, who positively influenced the service.[2][5]
	Medal "For Distinguished Service" 2nd class Mедаль "За отличие в службе" II степени	№ 50 - № 233	2017-02-14 ---------- 2017-07-24	Awarded to military personnel serving under contract and military staff members of the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, who positively influenced the service, for conscientious military service and 15 years (years of service) seniority in service or in part-time military service; to persons with prior military service in the Internal Troops of the MVD of Russia, transferred from military service in organs of the MVD to the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation after April 5, 2016 who would’ve been awarded the Medal of the Ministry of Interior of Russia "For Distinction in Service", with the required length of military service (seniority) at the time of transfer, who positively influenced the service.[2][5]
	Medal "For Distinguished Service" 3rd class Mедаль "За отличие в службе" III степени	№ 50	2017-02-14	Awarded to military personnel serving under contract and military staff members of the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, who positively influenced the service, for conscientious military service and 10 years (years of service) seniority in service or in part-time military service; to persons with prior military service in the Internal Troops of the MVD of Russia, transferred from military service in organs of the MVD to the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation after April 5, 2016 who would’ve been awarded the Medal of the Ministry of Interior of Russia "For Distinction in Service", with the required length of military service (seniority) at the time of transfer, who positively influenced the service.[2]
	Medal "For Outstanding Academic Achievements" Медаль "За особые достижения в учебе"	№ 50	2017-02-14	Awarded to military personnel who completed training in vocational institutions of higher education of the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation under programs of higher professional education and who passed all the examinations (tests with an assessment) stipulated in the curriculum and the final certification tests with an "excellent" score (in physical training (culture) only the in final evaluation).[2]
	Medal "For the Promotion of the National Guard" Медаль "За содействие Росгвардии"	№ 50	2017-02-14	Awarded to citizens who distinguished themselves for their assistance in fulfilling the tasks and exercising the powers assigned to the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation. Servicemen, officers, federal state civil servants and employees of the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation are not eligible for award of this medal.[2]

Decorations

Award	Name (English/Russian)	Order	Inception Date	Award Criteria
	Honorary title "Honoured Fellow of the National Guard" Почетное звание "Почетный сотрудник Росгвардии"	№ 50	2017-02-14	Awarded to military personnel, federal state civil servants and employees of troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation who were previously awarded departmental awards of the National Guard and with seniority (experience) in military service or in the state civil service of at least 15 years: for the efficient organization of work and the pursuit of excellence in the performance of operational-territorial units, formations, military units and organizations of the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation as well as territorial organs of the National Guard; for the exemplary fulfillment of military and service duties, for displaying initiative and dedication; for outstanding achievements in the development of the National Guard, enhancing the prestige of military service (service) that promote the rule of law, who have made a significant contribution to the development and implementation of public policy and legal regulation in the sphere of National Guard activities, in the development National Guard, in the discharge of National Guard authority; for long and effective civil service; for many years of conscientious and impeccable work.[2]
	Decoration "For Distinction in Service in Special Circumstances" Нагрудный знак "За отличие в службе в особых условиях"	№ 50	2017-02-14	Awarded to servicemen, employees, federal state civil servants and workers of the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation for high performance in service (work) and diligence in performing tasks during periods of martial law or state of emergencies, during counter-terrorist operations, in conditions of armed conflict, during the liquidation of the consequences of accidents, natural and man-made disasters and other emergencies.[2]
	Decoration "For Distinction in Service" 1st class Нагрудный знак "За отличие в службе" I степени	№ 50	2017-02-14	Awarded to servicemen and employees of the troops of the National Guard of the Russian federation for initiative, diligence and distinction displayed in the performance of their tasks to protect public order, ensure public safety, protect important state facilities, special cargoes, communications facilities; for participation in the struggle against terrorism and extremism, participation in the provisions of emergency situations, martial law, counter-terrorist operations, as well as for active participation and displayed distinction during the tasks of liquidating the consequences of accidents, disasters, fires, natural disasters and other emergencies; for high performance in combat (operational-service) training; to citizens of the Russian Federation who distinguished themselves in assisting in the fulfillment of tasks and exercising the powers conferred on the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation. The highest class is the 1st class. Awards are carried out from the lowest to the highest class. Servicemen and employees, previously awarded the decoration of Internal Troops of the MVD "For Distinction in Service" 2nd class can be awarded with the National Guard decoration "For Distinction in Service" 1st class without award if the same decoration 2nd class.[2]
	Decoration "For Distinction in Service" 2nd class Нагрудный знак "За отличие в службе" II степени	№ 50	2017-02-14	Awarded to servicemen and employees of the troops of the National Guard of the Russian federation for initiative, diligence and distinction displayed in the performance of their tasks to protect public order, ensure public safety, protect important state facilities, special cargoes, communications facilities; for participation in the struggle against terrorism and extremism, participation in the provisions of emergency situations, martial law, counter-terrorist operations, as well as for active participation and displayed distinction during the tasks of liquidating the consequences of accidents, disasters, fires, natural disasters and other emergencies; for high performance in combat (operational-service) training; to citizens of the Russian Federation who distinguished themselves in assisting in the fulfillment of tasks and exercising the powers conferred on the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation. The highest class is the 1st class. Awards are carried out from the lowest to the highest class. Servicemen and employees, previously awarded the decoration of Internal Troops of the MVD "For Distinction in Service" 2nd class can be awarded with the National Guard decoration "For Distinction in Service" 1st class without award if the same decoration 2nd class.[2]
	Decoration "Participant in Combat Operations" Нагрудный знак "Участник боевых действий"	№ 50	2017-02-14	Awarded to servicemen and employees of the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, who took a direct part in activities to ensure law and order and public security on the territory of combat operations during a period of martial law, counter-terrorism operations or armed conflict. Servicemen and employees already awarded the decoration of the MVD “Participant in Combat Operations” are not eligible for this award.[2]
	Commemorative breast badge "100 years since the formation of the Separate Regiment “Orders of Zhukov, Lenin and October Revolution” of the Red Banner “F.E. Dzerzhinsky Special Assignments Division” of the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation" Памятный нагрудный знак "Федеральной службы войск национальной гвардии Российской Федерации "100 лет со дня образования 1 полка Отдельной орденов Жукова, Ленина и Октябрьской Революции Краснознаменной дивизии оперативного назначения имени Ф.Э.Дзержинского войск национальной гвардии Российской Федерации"	№ 522	2017-12-05	Awarded to servicemen and members of the civilian personnel performing military service (or engaged in labour activities) in Military Unit 3179 for the conscientious performance of official (labour) duties; servicemen, persons serving in the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation having special police titles and civilian personnel of the troops of the National Guard who had previously served in military unit 3179, as well as other persons, who assisted the troops of the National Guard in the performance of the tasks assigned to them and in the exercise of their powers.[6]

See also

• Awards and decorations of the Russian Federation
• Ministerial Awards of the Russian Federation
• List of awards of independent services of the Russian Federation
• Honorary titles of the Russian Federation
• Awards and decorations of the Soviet Union
• National Guard of Russia
• Internal Troops (Russia)
• Military history of the Russian Federation

External links

• Official web site of the Russian National Guard In Russian

References