Order of Friendship of Peoples: History

The Order of Friendship of Peoples during the Union was one of the most prestigious awards. They were awarded only people who worked for the good of the Fatherland and strove for a brighter future.

When was established

The Order of Friendship of Peoples was born on December 17 in 1972. The seventies in the history of the great Soviet power were among the most productive in terms of economic development. Powerful enterprises for the extraction of coal and oil were created. During the crisis, the USSR was actively selling its fuel resources, as well as diamonds. By decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the state, a decision was made to create the great order of the USSR. This decision was made in honor of the celebration of the 50th birthday of the Union. July 18 in 1980, the statute of the Order of the USSR changed because of the decree of the government apparatus.

What constituted the statute

The Order of Friendship of Peoples was not so easy to receive. He was awarded only for his great services to the Fatherland. Only those who were not indifferent to the fate of fraternal peoples and friendly nations could receive it. The Order of Friendship was given only to those who believed in a brighter future and the building of socialism. The theme of building economic relations and developing the culture of the republics of the Union was also one of the most urgent in this issue.

Who could be awarded

USSR citizens deserve citizens of the Republic, who lead their power and their people to a brighter future. By the same principle, enterprises, military units, defense associations, institutions and operating organizations, allied, as well as republics of the region, which have preserved autonomy, districts and cities can be awarded this title. The Order of Friendship of Peoples could also be issued to persons who are not citizens of the USSR, but distinguished special merits before the Soviet state.

How to award the Order

The Order of the USSR was not worthy of that person who did not make a significant contribution to strengthening the cooperation of friendly peoples of a single socialist union. Great labor achievements in the development of the country's economy also played an important role. The Order of Friendship was given only to those who took part in the national-state construction of the Union. Fruitful activity in the field of science and scientific discoveries also gave a chance to receive this award.

The process of rapprochement of the peoples of the Union, their cultural interchange and mutual enrichment, the education of citizens in the spirit of genuine genuine patriotism, along all the canons of the proletariat made it possible to receive the Order of the USSR. But the main rule was loyalty to the Motherland. Let's not forget about the merits in strengthening the defense power of a strong state, which also could contribute to getting the Order of Friendship of Peoples of the USSR.

The order should be worn in accordance with the rules, which were also prescribed and officially issued. A valuable reward should be worn on the chest, on the left side. Usually it is worn near the Order of the Labor Banner.

External description of valuable reward

Let's talk about the appearance of the Order of Friendship of the Soviet nations. It has the shape of a five-pointed star, slightly convex. The surface of the Order is covered with gilding and enamel of bright red color. The silvery faces of the pyramidal shape frame the star with five beams, on which brilliant rays diverge in different directions from the golden fountain.

The Order of Friendship of the Peoples of the Soviet Union has a gilt coat of arms of the USSR, which is located in its very center. The individual parts of the coat of arms are covered with colored enamel. Handshakes as a symbol of friendship of peoples also take place on the arms. This symbol is located in the form of a rim around the USSR coat of arms, next to the gilded, dark red ribbon with the proud inscription "USSR". The laurel branches, which were beautifully covered with smooth green enamel, are one of the oldest symbols of power and prosperity.

About the materials of manufacture

This order was made of silver, the content of which is standard
38,998 ± 1,388 g. This standard was adopted as early as September 18 in the year 75 of the last century. The total weight of the valuable reward was 42.9 ± 1.8 g.

About the size of the award

The size is usually measured from one end of the pyramidal star to the diametrically opposite one. So, the original of the order has a length of 47 millimeters.
All the valuable orders in the Soviet Union were connected with a pentagonal shoe. It was covered with a colored moire ribbon, made of high-quality Soviet silk. The width of the tape corresponding to the production standards was 24 mm. The red strip, located along the base, had a width of 13 mm and was a kind of symbol of the power and was located in the middle of the tape.

Two narrow longitudinal strips "accompanied" the red tape along the edges. They were symbols of the endless Soviet fields and the sun, which gave a rich harvest. The yellow strips reached a length of 4 mm. On the edges of the pad there were white stripes of one and a half millimeters.

The history of the award

Order of Friendship of Peoples (the price for it sometimes reaches an impressive amount) - this award is rather rare and is of special value. A lot of artists worked on creating such a beautiful design of the Order, which has a rather complex and interesting performance. The most often awarded enterprises and organizations, working hard for the good of the Fatherland. The author of the draft order is Zhuk Alexander Borisovich.

Republics, who were fortunate enough to be the first to receive the order

Less than half a month, as the new, only recently created, the order began to reward the first lucky beggars. On December 29, 1972, 15 republics, autonomous republics, as well as regions and districts of the Fatherland were awarded. The first award was rightfully owned by the Russian Soviet Republic, the second order was given to the brotherly Ukrainian people.

Rewarding citizens

Aviation workers at that time were considered heroes and "shock workers", therefore they were the very first people awarded this prize. So, 199 people were awarded on February 9 during 1973. They fulfilled and exceeded the plan for the implementation of air transportation, mastered new aviation equipment and helped in the reproduction of the national economy.

Rewarding of organizations and enterprises

Soviet women were very active in terms of social life. They aspired not only to their direct gender responsibilities. Everyone wanted to work for the good of the Motherland. Just as a Soviet man defended the honor of the Motherland, the Committee of Soviet Women made a great contribution to the development of ties and the strengthening of relations between fraternal peoples. For this, this organization was awarded the Order. The award was made on March 6 in 73 year of the twentieth century.

The Soviet power saved the whole world from fascism in 1945, so all its citizens knew firsthand how hard the war years are and how valuable and important the world is. That is why young enthusiasts created their own public organization for the protection of peace, which was also awarded the valuable and honorable Order of Friendship in 1974.

Of course, not without the leading industrialists, who worked for the benefit of the country's economy and beat one of the "locomotives" of the state. The Leningrad association "Kirov Plant" made a significant contribution to the development of the public economy of the USSR, for which it was awarded the Order on April 30, 1976.

Cultural organizations also made a significant contribution and enabled the Soviet people to accustom themselves to art, to know the beautiful, to be more educated and fully developed. The Leningrad Circus, which gave bright high-profile performances, was awarded the Order in 1978.

Newspapers filled the minds of our compatriots and played an important role in the formation of information awareness of citizens. Thus, the newspaper Moskovskie Novosti was awarded in 1980, and Literaturnaya gazeta in 1979. The Moscow theater Romen was considered one of the most famous at that time, its actors and plays were the favorite for the people of the USSR, and so he was also awarded Such award in 1981.

The ensemble of folk dance of the USSR had in its composition the best, talented and experienced dancers who captured, carrying to the magic world of dance. They were awarded the Order in 1981. The magazine "Around the World" was one of the most purchased, because it contained articles of cognitive and interesting nature. They were printed competently and talented, liked not only by adults, but also by children.

It is not surprising that the Order of Friendship was awarded to this magazine in 1982 as well.
During the disintegration of the Soviet Socialist Power, the USSR Friendship Order lost its Union status and acquired the status of the Order of the Russian Federation. However, he was later returned to the status of the Order of the RSFSR. This event occurred in March, the 2nd, in 1992. Since it began to be released anew - the appearance also changed a little. The symbols of the old power, such as the red ribbon and the inscription "USSR", disappeared.

On the history of the Order of the Russian Federation

The first awards ceremonies were resumed immediately after the renewal of the order. The sounded orbital station "Mir", namely, flights there, studying and showing courage and great heroism were worthy of the Order of the Russian Federation.

River navigation also took place in the economy of the newly-born, new country, Russia, because river transport is one of the most convenient and less financially costly. In addition, there are many rivers in Russia, and they are actively used for various types of transportation. Therefore, on October 20 in 1993, people working at the enterprise of the Volga Joint River Shipping Company, solemnly received the Order of Friendship of the Peoples of the Russian Federation.

There are many celebrities who have been awarded this honorable award:

- Juna Davitashvili, healer, to whom many influential people of the countries of the former Soviet Union applied for advice.

- Director of UNESCO Federico Mayor was also awarded the Order.

- Garry Kasparov is known not only as a great grandmaster, but also as a man who deserved the Order of the Russian Federation.

- Among the artists, one of the lucky winners who received the famous award was Alexander Shirvindt, and from the writers - Mikhail Zhvanetsky, known for his witty jokes, remarks and eloquent remarks.

Varieties

This order is one of the most rare awards since the Soviet Union. And not so much is known about its varieties and variations, but some external signs can tell us something interesting.
It is important to remember that the order consists of four parts:

1. The first part is a red five-pointed star with rays diverging in the sides.
2. The second part is a round medallion, which is artistically framed with images of handshakes.
3. The third part is the emblem of the Union, which is superimposed on the second part (medallion).
4. In the fourth and final part is a ribbon with the inscription "USSR" of a dark red color. On the arc, you can see the stamp "COIN YARD".

Many collectors are ready to purchase the Order of Friendship of Peoples of the USSR, the price of which is from 500 to 2000 conventional units. It represents an antique value.

It is also important to know that the Order of Friendship does not provide a benefit, although it is a very rare and very valuable reward.