Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour

The Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour (Russian: Почётная грамота Президента Российской Федерации) is an honorary award bestowed by the President of the Russian Federation to deserving citizens. It was established by Presidential Decree №487 of 11 April 2008.[1] The statute and regulations governing this award were amended on two occasions, first on 12 January 2010 by Presidential Decree №59 and again on 14 January 2011 by Presidential Decree № 38.

Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour
Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour
Awarded by  Russian Federation
TypeState Decoration
EligibilityCitizens of the Russian Federation
Awarded forNoteworthy service to the fatherland
StatusActive
Statistics
Established11 April 2008
First awarded11 July 2008

Badge of the Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour

Statute

In accordance with regulations, the Certificate of Honour is a form of promotion and public recognition:

"For noteworthy service in defence of the Fatherland and ensuring the security of the state, for strengthening the rule of law, health and life, for protection of the rights and freedoms of citizens, for contributions in public construction, in the economy, science, culture, the arts, education, sports, charities and other services to the state"

The Certificate of Honour is awarded during an official ceremony by the President or from his name by the other government official. Recipients of the Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour also receive a badge for wear on civilian clothing.[1]

Award description

The certificate is rectangular and bordered by the national colours of Russia, white blue and red. At top center, the coat of arms of the Russian Federation, immediately below it, the inscription in gold letters on two lines "Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour" (Russian: Почётная грамота Президента Российской Федерации). The recipient's name and the award citation follow below.

The badge is circular, 20mm in diameter and struck from silver. Its ruby enamelled obverse bears the gilt Emblem of Russia within a gilt laurel wreath. Each award is serialised on the reverse.[1]

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See also
  • Awards and decorations of the Russian Federation

References
  1. "Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of April 11, 2008 №487" (in Russian). the Kremlin. 2008-04-11. Archived from the original on April 30, 2008. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
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