Medal of Zhukov
The Medal of Zhukov (Russian: медаль Жукова) is a state award of the Russian Federation initially awarded to veterans of the Great Patriotic War but now awarded to serving members of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. It is named in honour of Marshal of the Soviet Union Georgy Zhukov, the most decorated general in the history of the Soviet Union.
| Medal of Zhukov | |
|---|---|
Medal of Zhukov (obverse) | |
| Type | State decoration |
| Awarded for | Bravery, selflessness and personal courage in fighting for the protection of the Motherland. |
| Presented by | Russian Federation |
| Eligibility | Members of the armed forces |
| Established | May 9, 1994 |
Ribbon of the Medal of Zhukov | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Medal of Ushakov |
| Next (lower) | Medal of Nesterov |
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