Hero of Belarus
| Hero of Belarus | |
|---|---|
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| Awarded by Belarus | |
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | those who "perform great deeds in the name of freedom, independence and prosperity of the Republic of Belarus". |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Statistics | |
| Established | April 13, 1995 |
| First awarded | Uladzimir Karvat |
| Posthumous awards |
2 |
| Distinct recipients |
11 |
Hero of Belarus (Belarusian: Герой Беларусi; Łacinka: Hieroj Biełarusi; Russian: Герой Беларуси, transliterated Geroy Belarusi) is the highest title that can be bestowed on a citizen of Belarus. The title is awarded to those "who perform great deeds in the name of freedom, independence and prosperity of the Republic of Belarus". The deed can be for military performance, economic performance or great service to the State and society. The design of the medal is similar to that of its predecessor, Hero of the Soviet Union. Similar titles to the Hero of Belarus include the Russian Hero of the Russian Federation, Ukrainian Hero of Ukraine, and Uzbek Hero of Uzbekistan. Since its creation, the title has been awarded to ten people.
The title and other Belarusian state awards, their creation, nomination and awarding, are regulated by a set of legal documents: Belarusian Constitution, Law N 288-З "About state awards of the Republic of Belarus" and presidential decrees.
The title was created by the Belarus Supreme Soviet on April 13, 1995, with the passage of Resolution N 3726-XII, titled "System of State Awards for the Republic of Belarus". Alongside the Hero of Belarus title, the resolution authorized the creation of medals, orders, and titles that can be presented by the Belarusian government. The creation of the awards was a way to honor those who have made valuable contributions to Belarus, irrespective of whether they were performed by a citizen or a foreigner.
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