Hero of the Soviet Union
highest title of the USSR awarded to Soviet citizens and foreigners for heroic acts
The Hero of the Soviet Union was a medal awarded to members of the Soviet Union Red Army during World War II for men who drastically changed the outcome of a battle. 12,775 were awarded. Title of Hero of the Soviet Union was introduced by the Decree of the CEC of the USSR on 16 April 1934. After WW2 many other socialist countries established similar award. There were a lot of persons who was awarded more that one time.[1]
| Hero of the Soviet Union | |
|---|---|
 Gold star medal of the Hero of the Soviet Union | |
Awarded by the  Soviet Union | |
| Type | Honorary title |
| Eligibility | Soviet and foreign citizens |
| Awarded for | Heroic feats in service to the Soviet state and society |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 16 April 1934 |
| First awarded | 20 April 1934 |
| Last awarded | 24 December 1991 |
| Total awarded | 12,777 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (lower) | Order of Lenin |
| Related | Hero of the Russian Federation |
References change
- ↑ Star of the Hero of the Soviet Union[permanent dead link] Voenmag.com
Other websites change
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