Awards and emblems of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation
Name ( English / Russian ) Ministerial Order Inception Date Award Criteria
Decoration Chief Marshal of Artillery Nedelin Знак Отличия « Главный Маршал Артиллерии Неделин » No . 162 - No . 175 1998-04-07 -- -- -- -- -- 2019-03-28 Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the Strategic Missile Forces , as well as veterans of the service , for distinction displayed in the line of normal duties , combat assignments , in carrying out special tasks , for courage and valour in the line of duty , as well as activities strengthening the position of Strategic Missile Forces . No longer awarded , replaced by the Medal Chief Marshal of Artillery Nedelin in March 2019
Decoration For Distinction in Battlefield Research 1st Class Знак « За Отличие В Поисковом Движении » I Степени No . 505 - No . 342 2007-12-04 -- -- -- -- -- 2008-06-20 Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the armed forces for outstanding personal contribution to the establishment of the names of the dead and the fate of missing servicemen and for active involvement in research for not less than seven years with significant results
Decoration For Distinction in Battlefield Research 2nd Class Знак « За Отличие В Поисковом Движении » II Степени No . 505 - No . 342 2007-12-04 -- -- -- -- -- 2008-06-20 Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the armed forces for outstanding personal contribution to the establishment of the names of the dead and the fate of missing servicemen and for active involvement in research for not less than five years with significant results
Decoration For Distinction in Battlefield Research 3rd class Знак « За Отличие В Поисковом Движении » III Степени No . 505 - No . 342 2007-12-04 -- -- -- -- -- 2008-06-20 Awarded to military and civilian personnel of the armed forces for outstanding personal contribution to the establishment of the names of the dead and the fate of missing servicemen and for active involvement in research for not less than three years with significant results
Decoration For the best scientific work 1st class Знак Отличия « За лучшую научную работу » I Степени No . 565 2013-07-30 Ministerial Order was identified but not yet found in its entirety for translation to this article
Decoration For the best scientific work 2nd class Знак Отличия « За лучшую научную работу » II Степени No . 565 2013-07-30 Ministerial Order was identified but not yet found in its entirety for translation to this article
Decoration For the best scientific work 3rd class Знак Отличия « За лучшую научную работу » III Степени No . 565 2013-07-30 Ministerial Order was identified but not yet found in its entirety for translation to this article
Decoration Submariner-Hydronaut Знак Отличия « Подводник-гидронавт » No . 595 2015-10-09 Ministerial Order was identified but not yet found in its entirety for translation to this article
Decoration Best Young Scientist Знак отличия « Лучший молодой ученый » No . 342 2015-06-18 Awarded to the winner of the annual contest Best Young Scientist of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
Decoration Laureate of the contest in the field of science Знак отличия « Лауреат конкурса в области науки » No . 342 2015-06-18 Awarded to the two second-place winners of the annual contest Best Young Scientist of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
Decoration Laureate of the contest in the field of science Знак отличия « Лауреат конкурса в области науки » No . 342 2015-06-18 Awarded to the three third-place winners of the annual contest Best Young Scientist of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
Decoration For Distinction Army Ground Troops Военнослужащих Сухопутных Войск Знак « За Отличие » No . 540 2001-12-30 Awarded to soldiers , sergeants , master sergeants , in military service by conscription or by contract in the Ground Forces : for high achievements in the development , operation and maintenance of weapons and military equipment ; for carrying out special assignments ; for excellent performance in combat training , field training , other services , demonstrated in the performance of military duties
Decoration For Distinction Air Force Военно-воздушным сил Знак « За Отличие » No . 240 - No . 470 2004-08-13 -- -- -- -- -- 2015-08-01 Was awarded to soldiers , sergeants and master sergeants , in military service by conscription or under contract to the Air Force for not less than one year : for high achievements in the development , operation and maintenance of weapons and military equipment ; for the successful completion of special assignments ; for excellent performance in combat training or highly specialized training . It was replaced by the Decoration For distinction of Aerospace Forces in August 2015 , it is no longer awarded
Decoration For Distinction Airborne Troops Военнослужащих Воздушно-Десантных Войск Знак « За Отличие » No . 182 2005-05-06 Awarded to soldiers serving in the Airborne troops who have served at least 1 year : for exemplary performance of military duties , excellent performance in combat training ; for high achievements in the development and exploitation of armament systems and military equipment ; for the successful completion of special assignments and other distinction shown in the performance of military duty
Decoration For Distinction Strategic Rocket Forces Военнослужащих Ракетных Войск Стратегического Назначения Знак « За Отличие » No . 195 2006-05-12 Awarded to soldiers , sergeants , master sergeants , in military service by conscription or by contract in the Strategic Missile Forces for not less than 1 year : for exemplary performance of military duties , excellent performance in combat training ; for high achievements in the development and maintenance of weapons and military equipment
Decoration For Distinction Military Personnel of the Navy Знак « За Отличие » Военнослужащих ВМФ No . 3435 2012-11-03 Ministerial Order was identified but not yet found in its entirety for translation to this article
Decoration For Distinction Electronic Warfare Troops Знак « За Отличие » Войск Радиоэлектронной Борьбы No . 949 2013-12-23 Ministerial Order was identified but not yet found in its entirety for translation to this article
Decoration For Distinction Central Armoured Automotive Management Знак « За Отличие » Главного автобронетанкового управления No . 105 2014-02-04 Ministerial Order was identified but not yet found in its entirety for translation to this article
Decoration For Distinction Aerospace Forces Воздушно-космических Сил Знак « За Отличие » No . 470 2015-08-01 Awarded to soldiers , sergeants and master sergeants , in military service under contract in the Aerospace Forces for five years or more ( if class qualification at least second class ) : for outstanding achievements in the development of weapons , military and special equipment , and exemplary military discipline ; for the successful fulfillment of special tasks ; for excellent performance in combat training and skills for at least two years . An undress ribbon is worn in lieu of the decoration when its wear is not called for
Decoration For Distinction Military Personnel of Engineering Troops Знак « За Отличие » Военнослужащих инженерных войск No . 670 2015-10-30 Ministerial Order was identified but not yet found in its entirety for translation to this article
Ministry of Defence -- Decorations `` For Distinction ''
The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation has its own complex system of awards. This not only includes awards common to all the Armed Forces but also service specific and departmental awards subordinate to state awards. All awards herein were approved by orders of the Minister of Defence, these order numbers and inception dates are included as quick references to facilitate any further research.