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Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD)

Images Home -> Europe - East -> Soviet Union and Russian Federation -> Post-Soviet Russia and other Republics -> Russia -> Awards of Ministries and Departments of the Federation

0001: Medal for Military Valour
Date added: 07-29-2016

0002: Medal "For Valour In Service"
Date added: 07-29-2016

0004: Medal "For Bravery in a Fire"
Date added: 08-19-2010

0005: Medal for Explosives Disposal
Date added: 04-17-2015

0009: Medal for Strengthening the Brotherhood of Arms
Date added: 11-02-2008

0012.1: Medal "For Merit in Management Activities" 1st class
Date added: 10-02-2012

0012.2: Medal "For Merit in Management Activities" 2nd class
Date added: 10-02-2012

0012.3: Medal "For Merit in Management Activities" 3rd class
Date added: 10-02-2012

0013: Medal for the Promotion of Interior Ministry Troops
Date added: 01-12-2009

0014: Veteran of the Interior Mnistry
Date added: 12-30-2008

0015: Medal "For Impeccable Service in the MVD"
Date added: 04-17-2015

0017.1: Medal for Distinguished Service 1st class
Date added: 02-02-2012

0017.2: Medal for Distinguished Service 2nd class
Date added: 02-02-2012

0017.3: Medal for Distinguished Service 3rd class
Date added: 02-02-2012

0018: Decoration for Honored Officer of the MVD
Date added: 08-20-2010

0020.1: Decoration "For Excellent Service in the MVD" 1st class
Date added: 04-17-2015

0020.2: Decoration "For Excellent Service in the MVD" 2nd class
Date added: 09-18-2015

0021.1: Distinguished Service Cross 1st Class - Interior Troops
Date added: 02-02-2009

0021.2: Distinguished Service Cross 2nd Class - Interior Troops
Date added: 02-04-2012

0022: Decoration "For Faithfulness to Duty"
Date added: 10-17-2009
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