Order of Saint Catherine the Great Martyr
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This article is about the Russian Federation state decoration. For the Imperial Russian chivalric order, see Order of Saint Catherine.
The Order of St. Catherine the Great Martyr (Russian: Орден Святой великомученицы Екатерины), is a State decoration of Russia established on 3 May 2012. President Dmitry Medvedev issued a presidential decree establishing an Order of St. Catherine to honour Russians and foreigners for outstanding contributions toward peacekeeping, charity, humanitarian efforts, and the preservation of cultural heritage.[1]
Quick Facts Type, Awarded for ...
Order of Saint Catherine | |
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Type | Single-grade order |
Awarded for | High moral values and compassion for their outstanding contribution to peacekeeping, charity, humanitarian activities and the preservation of cultural heritage.[1] |
Presented by | Russian Federation |
Eligibility | Russian and foreign nationals |
Status | Active |
Established | 3 May 2012[1] |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order For Merit to the Fatherland 4th class[2] |
Next (lower) | Order of Alexander Nevsky[2] |
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