The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) is an executive authority necessary to combat crime, ensure the safety of citizens and maintain order in the country. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is included in the list of higher bodies and reports to the president. Until 1946, a similar body existed in the USSR. It was called the People’s Commissariat of Internal Affairs. The police are also part of the structure of the modern Ministry of the Interior.
Danger and risk
Service in the Ministry of the Interior is complex and requires special physical preparation, good health, courage, courage, endurance, as well as a good mindset and logic, because often the price of an error is human life. In addition to being prepared to take risks, a person must be honest, decent, ready to protect any citizen of the Russian Federation. The main tasks of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are to provide citizens with freedom and protect human interests.
Service in the Ministry of Internal Affairs is not an easy and responsible work that needs to be encouraged. For this, there are medals of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. Consider them in this article.
Medals of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia
The creation of these medals for promotion was entrusted to the Heraldic Council. It was created in 1999. The duties of the council include the development and creation of symbols. Medals of the Ministry of the Interior are awarded for any merit to persons serving in these bodies. These are officers of the teaching staff, criminal investigation department, dog handlers, veterans, departmental security and other employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Together with the medal, they also receive a certificate, and if the award is lost, it can be restored. What medals of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia exist? We will talk about this further.
"For the service of Russia"
This mark can be awarded for professionalism, patriotism or positive moral qualities. It is worth noting that there are some categories of people whose encouragement comes from above, from the state. Such an award is the highest. The awards are approved by the President of the Russian Federation, in addition, he personally confirms the award. There are various medals and orders that are not state. These are public rewards. The medal for the service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia is precisely such a sign. What is he like? In appearance it has a rounded shape, at the same time it is represented by a red cross, the sides of which are expanding. The main place, the middle, is the emblem of our country. The double-headed eagle is surrounded by a blue border on which the proud inscription "For the service of Russia" is displayed. The award has a size of 42 mm. The order is attached to a red ribbon with white and blue stripes at the edges. This award, however, like all others, is issued with a certificate, which is signed and issued by the head of the organization.
Receiving rewards
The Medal "For the Service of Russia" is awarded to individuals for their high professionalism, patriotism, active life position, and conscientiousness in service. It is these qualities that a real officer of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia should possess.
"For the difference in the service"
A similar award is the medal of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia "For Distinction in Service". The medal has a round shape, the diameter of which is slightly more than 3 cm. On the front side there is a shield, as well as two crosswise swords. The shield shows a warrior in a battle with a snake. Around the shield are branches of laurel. Twigs of this tree symbolize victory. Also on top of the shield is the inscription "For the difference in service." And below is a wreath of laurel and oak twigs. It also indicates the degree of awarding in Roman numerals. On the other hand - the inscription "Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation", around which the laurel is depicted. All drawings and words are made in relief.
The award of the first and second degree is silver, the third degree is golden.Red medal ribbon, silk. In the middle, it has stripes of green. Their number means the degree of reward. This medal has many related awards. One of them is the medal of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia "For Valor in Service".
"For valor in service"
The medal was approved in 2001. As a rule, it is awarded to people who have shown high quality operational or investigative work. The medal is a little over three centimeters, golden. On the front side there is a double-headed eagle with a scepter and power and with three crowns. On the chest of the bird is a shield where the warrior commits the killing of a dragon. Behind the shield are two swords crossed among themselves. Along the edges are laurel leaves, meaning victory. On the other hand - the inscription "For valor in service", and below - again the laurel. Along the edges of the medal are the words "Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation." The pad, with which the medal is attached to the clothes, is trimmed with a blue ribbon, with a red strip on the edge of it.
This medal is intended to be a reward. People who receive it usually have no benefits. But, of course, in the future its presence is taken into account when approving the title of Veteran of Labor.
Top rank
The medal "Veteran of the Ministry of Internal Affairs" of Russia was awarded to people who worked for many years for the good of the country. To receive the highest award, you must valiantly, faithfully and conscientiously perform the service for 25 years.
It is such people who deserve such a title. The medal with a diameter of 3.2 cm is made of brass. On one side is the emblem of a two-headed eagle with a scepter and power. Below the inscription: "Veteran of the Ministry of Internal Affairs." On the other hand, there are 3 words - “order”, “duty”, “honor”, on top of which there is a five-pointed star, and the whole image is surrounded by a laurel wreath. As with most medals, all entries are embossed. The shoe is trimmed with ribbon. A certificate with its image is attached to the medal. The title of “Veteran of the Ministry of Internal Affairs” takes place twice a year: in autumn and spring. Those who have served in the Ministry of Internal Affairs for 25 years and have shown themselves to be conscientious, honest, and courageous are entitled to this title. Thanks to him, labor veterans have privileges. In particular, the following privileges are provided to the employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia: travel on public transport, medical care, family health, property tax, and all these citizens have the right to provide their own housing.
Medals of the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia
These troops are formed to ensure the security of the country. The birthday of VV is considered to be March 27.
To encourage people serving in these troops, various kinds of medals are provided. Among them are the medal “200 years of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation Interior Troops”, “20 years of the Military Intelligence of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation (1991-2011)”, “200 years of the WW”, “Special Forces Veteran of the Internal Troops” and many other awards.
The importance of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
And to this day, new medals, orders, badges are being developed and created to encourage citizens serving in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. All of them, of course, are justified, because everyone knows that their service is both dangerous and difficult.
It is important to note that one of the initial medals is the “Mine Clearance Medal”. These people, risking their own lives, protect human interests, ensure the safety and freedom of ordinary citizens and the country as a whole. People who defend the country and have high moral qualities deserve their awards.