Honorary title Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation |
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Obverse of the Gold Star of Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation
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Awarded by Russian Federation | |
Type | Honorary title |
Eligibility | Citizens of the Russian Federation |
Status | Active |
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Established | March 29, 2013 |
First awarded | May 1, 2013 |
Total awarded | 15 |
Related | Hero of The Russian Federation |
Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation (Russian: Герой Труда Российской Федерации) is a state award of the Russian Federation. The title is awarded to citizens of the Russian Federation for special services in labour to the state and its people associated with the achievement of outstanding results in public, social and economic activities aimed at ensuring the welfare and prosperity of Russian Federation.
The award was established by Russian President Vladimir Putin by Presidential Decree №294 of March 29, 2013 "On establishing the Labour Hero of the Russian Federation". This award was seen as the successor of Soviet Union's Hero of Socialist Labour
Singer Joseph Kobzon
Conductor and opera company director Valery Gergiev
Rhythmic gymnastics coach Irina Viner-Usmanova
Businessman and oil tycoon Vladimir Bogdanov