Decoration "For Beneficence"
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]
| Decoration "For Beneficence" | |
|---|---|
 Image of the decoration | |
| Type | State Decoration |
| Awarded for | Acts of charity and good deeds |
| Presented by |  Russian Federation |
| Eligibility | Russian and foreign citizens |
| Status | Active |
| Established | 3 May 2012[1] |
| First awarded | 3 May 2012[2] |
| Total | 3 (As of May 2012)[2] |
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| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Cross of St. George[3] |
| Next (lower) | Decoration For Impeccable Service[3] |
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.[3]
References
- "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.
- "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.
- 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.
