Known internationally as the MVD, The Ministry of Internal Affairs of The Russian Federation encompasses all militia (police) forces, Interior Troops and the State Migration Service. It has its own ministerial awards system subordinate to state awards. This article will endeavour to give as complete a picture as possible on the awards of this Russian ministry.
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Medals AwardName OrderInception DateAward CriteriaMedal"For Valour In Service"Медаль«За Доблесть В Службе»No. 50-No. 989-No. 602-No. 2202001-01-24---2012-10-31---2013-08-06---2017-04-20Awarded to members of the organs of the Interior Ministry of the Russian Federation for excellent operational performance of duties; for active work in the protection of public order and combating crime; for courage, dedication and achievements displayed during service in the Interior Ministry.Medal"I.D. Putilin"Медаль«И.Д. Путилина»No. 2202017-04-20Awarded to employees of bodies of internal affairs for special services in the organization and implementation of operational and investigative activities, for a significant contribution to the fight against criminality and the detection of crimes, for scientific and technical support and the training of qualified personnel for the operational divisions of bodies of internal affairs.Medal"For Explosives Disposal"Медаль«За разминирование»No. 466-No. 989-No. 602-No. 2202005-06-11---2012-10-31---2013-08-06---2017-04-20Awarded to employees of law enforcement bodies and servicemen internal troops for dedication, bravery and courage in detecting and neutralising (destroying) explosive devices on the ground; for organising and managing activities aimed at detecting and neutralizing explosive devices on the ground. In some cases awarded to citizens for assisting employees of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation or the military forces of the Interior Ministry in carrying out their tasks to detect and neutralize explosive devices on the ground.Medal"For Courage During a Rescue"Медаль«За смелость во имя спасения»No. 989-No. 2202012-10-31---2017-04-20Awarded to police officers, to soldiers of Interior Troops of Russia, to federal civil servants and employees of the Interior Ministry of Russia for displaying courage, dedication and selflessness in rescuing people during natural disasters, on water, underground, when fighting fires or in other circumstances.Medal"For Merit in Service in Special Circumstances"Медаль«За заслуги в службе в особых условиях»No. 989-No. 2202012-10-31---2017-04-20Awarded to employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, servicemen of Internal Troops of Russia, federal civil servants, employees of the Interior Ministry of Russia already awarded the Decoration "For Distinguished Service in Special Circumstances", for high performance in service and diligence in the performance of tasks during a period of martial law, a state emergency, an anti-terrorist operation, in the context of an armed conflict, in the aftermath of accidents, natural or man-made disasters or other emergencies.Medal"For Military Cooperation"Медаль«За Боевое Содружество»No. 50-No. 989-No. 602-No. 2202001-01-24---2012-10-31---2013-08-06---2017-04-20Awarded to members of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation, the military forces of the Interior Ministry of Russia for services in strengthening the Brotherhood of Arms and military cooperation, and in some cases to other citizens of the Russian Federation or foreign citizens for assisting in the performance of the tasks assigned to the ministry.Medal"For Labour Valour"Медаль«За трудовую доблесть»No. 989-No. 2202012-10-31---2017-04-20Awarded to federal civil servants and employees of the Interior Ministry of Russia for many years of fruitful work, achievements in performing duties, high work quality, the successful implementation of tasks entrusted to bodies of internal affairs or internal troops of Russia, for contribution to the improvement of activities.Medal"For Impeccable Service in the MVD"Медаль«За безупречную службу в МВД»No. 989-No. 2202012-10-31---2017-04-20Awarded to police officers and servicemen of Internal Troops of Russia, with length of service of 20 years or more and previously awarded departmental distinctions of the Interior Ministry of Russia, for excellent service and significant contribution to the development and improvement of the Russian Interior Ministry.Medal"For Merit in Scientific and Educational Activities"Медаль«За заслуги в научной и педагогической деятельности»No. 220-No. 5912017-04-20---2019-09-02Awarded to employees of bodies of internal affairs, federal state civil servants, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia and to other persons who have achieved high results in scientific work in the interests of strengthening the rule of law and the rule of law, who have made a significant contribution to training qualified personnel for internal affairs bodies.Medal"For strengthening international police cooperation"Медаль«За укрепление международного полицейского сотрудничества»No. 220-No. 5912017-04-20---2019-09-02Awarded to employees of law enforcement agencies, federal state civil servants, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia and, in some cases other persons, for significant contribution to strengthening and developing cooperation with law enforcement agencies of foreign states and International organizations, for merit in scientific and pedagogical activities. Medal"For Distinction In Service" 1st ClassМедаль«За Отличие В Службе» I степениNo. 641-No. 140-No. 989-No. 602-No. 2202002-07-05---2007-02-07---2012-10-31---2013-08-06---2017-04-20Awarded to police officers of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation and servicemen of Interior Troops, with no previous disciplinary actions for 20 years of good service.Medal"For Distinction In Service" 2nd ClassМедаль«За Отличие В Службе» II степениNo. 641-No. 140-No. 989-No. 602-No. 2202002-07-05---2007-02-07---2012-10-31---2013-08-06---2017-04-20Awarded to police officers of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation and servicemen of Interior Troops, with no previous disciplinary actions for 15 years of good service.Medal"For Distinction In Service" 3rd ClassМедаль«За Отличие В Службе» III степениNo. 641-No. 140-No. 989-No. 602-No. 2202002-07-05---2007-02-07---2012-10-31---2013-08-06---2017-04-20Awarded to police officers of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation and servicemen of Interior Troops, with no previous disciplinary actions for 10 years of good service.Medal"For Contribution to Strengthening the Rule of Law"Медаль«За вклад в укрепление правопорядка»No. 989-No. 220-No. 5912012-10-31---2017-04-20---2019-09-02Awarded to federal state civil servants, employees of organs of the ministry of Internal affairs of Russia and to citizens of the Russian Federation and other persons for their significant contribution to strengthening the rule of law, improving the legal regulations of bodies of internal affairs, for the training of qualified personnel for the bodies of internal affairs, for assisting law enforcement bodies of the Russian Federation in the discharge of their duties.Jubilee medal"100 years of international police cooperation"Юбилейная медаль«100 лет международному полицейскому сотрудничесву»No. 1502014-03-14Awarded to federal civil servants, employees of the National Central Bureau of Interpol of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, employees of the Legal and Treaties Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, employees of Interpol territorial departments (divisions, groups) of the Russian Interior Ministry at the regional level, for professional excellence and achievements in operational performance; to employees of law-enforcement bodies of the Russian Federation, of other government agencies and organizations, as well as to veterans of the police, who made a significant contribution to the development of international police cooperation and the fight against international crime; to Russian citizens and foreign nationals for significant assistance to law enforcement bodies in the fight against international crime and the development of international police cooperation.Jubilee medal"300 years of the Russian Police"Юбилейная медаль«300 лет российской полиции»No. 1232018-03-05Awarded during the period 2018 - 2020: to the rank-and-file and command staff of bodies of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation with serving experience (long service) in bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation of 20 years or more, who have achieved high results in operational activities, who have performed their official duties in an exemplary manner; to federal state civil servants and employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation with serving experience (long service) in the state civil service of the bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation of 20 years or more, who have made a significant contribution to the fulfillment of tasks assigned to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation and who have achieved high merit in the performance of labour duties; to citizens of the Russian Federation, veterans of service in internal affairs bodies and who served in internal affairs bodies for 20 years or more (with the exception of persons dismissed from internal affairs bodies on the grounds specified in paragraph 8 of Article 3 of the Federal Law No. 247 of July 19, 2011) who continue to assist in the implementation of the objectives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation; to other citizens of the Russian Federation and other persons by decision of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, who contributed to the strengthening of the rule of law, in improving the legal regulations of the activities of internal affairs agencies, training qualified personnel for internal affairs agencies, or in assisting internal affairs agencies in carrying out the tasks assigned to them.
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