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The decoration is a round, [[silver-gilt]] medal {{convert|32|mm}} in diameter with a raised rim on both sides. The [[obverse and reverse|obverse]] is colored with blue enamel. In the center is a golden image of a pelican, feeding its young. Surrounding the image is a gold oak wreath. The reverse bears the inscription "ЗА БЛАГОДЕЯНИЕ" ("FOR CHARITY") and the number of the award. The decoration is suspended from a 24 mm [[Moire (fabric)|moire silk]] ribbon in blue with thin gold stripes at the edges. The gold stripes are 2 mm wide and 2 mm from the edges of the ribbon.<ref name=rudecree>{{cite web|script-title=ru:Подписан Указ «Об учреждении ордена Святой великомученицы Екатерины и знака отличия «За благодеяние»|url=http://kremlin.ru/news/15192#sel=99:1,106:19|work= |
The decoration is a round, [[silver-gilt]] medal {{convert|32|mm}} in diameter with a raised rim on both sides. The [[obverse and reverse|obverse]] is colored with blue enamel. In the center is a golden image of a pelican, feeding its young. Surrounding the image is a gold oak wreath. The reverse bears the inscription "ЗА БЛАГОДЕЯНИЕ" ("FOR CHARITY") and the number of the award. The decoration is suspended from a 24 mm [[Moire (fabric)|moire silk]] ribbon in blue with thin gold stripes at the edges. The gold stripes are 2 mm wide and 2 mm from the edges of the ribbon.<ref name=rudecree>{{cite web|script-title=ru:Подписан Указ «Об учреждении ордена Святой великомученицы Екатерины и знака отличия «За благодеяние»|url=http://kremlin.ru/news/15192#sel=99:1,106:19|work=kremlin.ru|publisher=President of Russia|accessdate=5 May 2012|language=Russian|date=3 May 2012}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:20, 20 October 2017
Decoration "For Beneficence" | |
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Type | State Decoration |
Eligibility | Russian and foreign citizens |
Status | Active |
Established | 3 May 2012[1] |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Cross of St. George[2] |
Next (lower) | Decoration For Impeccable Service[2] |
The Decoration "For Beneficence" (Russian: Знак отличия «За благодеяние») is a decoration of Russia, established on 3 May 2012 by decree of President Dmitry Medvedev.[1]
Criteria
The Decoration "For Beneficence" may be awarded for:[1]
- Significant charity efforts to support children’s homes, nursing homes, orphanages, hospices or medical facilities in Russia;
- Public works aimed at improving the level of morality and tolerance in society, promoting human values and human rights, and combating the spread of dangerous diseases and habits;
- Contributions to the development of Russian science, culture, education or healthcare.
- Assisting Non-governmental organizations or religious organisations with socially significant activities.
- Efforts aimed at strengthening the institution of marriage and family.
Description
The decoration is a round, silver-gilt medal 32 millimetres (1.3 in) in diameter with a raised rim on both sides. The obverse is colored with blue enamel. In the center is a golden image of a pelican, feeding its young. Surrounding the image is a gold oak wreath. The reverse bears the inscription "ЗА БЛАГОДЕЯНИЕ" ("FOR CHARITY") and the number of the award. The decoration is suspended from a 24 mm moire silk ribbon in blue with thin gold stripes at the edges. The gold stripes are 2 mm wide and 2 mm from the edges of the ribbon.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Executive Order establishing the Order of St Catherine the Great Martyr and the Decoration "For Beneficence"". eng.kremlin.ru. President of Russia. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- ^ a b c Подписан Указ «Об учреждении ордена Святой великомученицы Екатерины и знака отличия «За благодеяние». kremlin.ru (in Russian). President of Russia. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- ^ a b "Executive Order on awarding the Order of St Catherine the Great Martyr and the Decoration "For Beneficence"". eng.kremlin.ru. President of Russia. Retrieved 5 May 2012.