Order of the Golden Eagle
Highest order of Kazakhstan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Golden Medal of the Eagle.
The Order of the Golden Eagle or "Altyn Qyran" Order (Kazakh: Алтын Қыран ордені, Altyn Qyran ordenı; Russian: Орден Золотого орла) is the highest order of Kazakhstan. The order is awarded by the President of Kazakhstan. Established in 1995, the order recognizes outstanding service to Kazakhstan. The Order of the Golden Eagle may be awarded to individuals who have previously been awarded orders by Kazakhstan or the Soviet Union.[1] The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan becomes a Commander special class of the Order of Altyn Kyran.[2]
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Order of the Golden Eagle | |
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Type | State order |
Awarded for | Outstanding service to the Republic of Kazakhstan |
Presented by | the Kazakhstan |
Eligibility | Kazakh and foreign citizens |
Status | active |
Established | 1995 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | None (highest) |
Next (lower) | Hero of Kazakhstan[1] |
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