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Guardiangards awarded the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky. Why are Alexander Nevsky award? The motto of the Order: "For works and fatherland"

Back in February 1722, in connection with the celebration of Nesteadt People, Peter 1 intended to establish the Order as a reward exclusively for military merit. It becomes clear of the preserved records of the time in which it is mentioned about the development of a new Order - St. Alexander, at the same time the first 40 signs of this award and the Order of the Red Ribbon were made. The death of the emperor prevented his intended. The first awards began to be carried out only in May 1725, but the date of the institution holy Order Alexander Nevsky It is considered on August 30, 1725, the day of St. Alexander Nevsky, when Empress Catherine 1 laid the signs of this order. Together with her, another 22 people received a reward, almost all of them were already cavaliers of the HRD. St. Andrew the First Called.

Images of the signs of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky:

The Order had one extent, rushed on a red moored ribbon dressed through the left shoulder.

The sign is a red enamel cross (up to the 1820s. Instead of Enamel, the cross was covered with a red polished glass). In the center of the Cross, in the medallion, is depicted saint Alexander Nevsky At horse, blessed by hand overlooking the clouds. On the back of the sign, in the medallion, the Holy Monogram: SA. Between the ends of the cross are the golden two-headed eagles crowned with three crowns.

Star - silver, eight-pointed. Run on the left side of the chest. In the central stars medallion, on the White Field, the Holy Monogram - SA under the princely crown. Around the medallion, around the circumference, on a red enamel background motto "For Works and Fatherland".

Ordinance signs were modified several times. The first, most significant change occurred on March 24, 1819. Instead of red glasses, both sides of the cross began to be covered with enamel.

Then in 1856, the form of double-headed eagles between the sides of the cross was brought into line with the heraldic form of the two-headed eagles of the Russian coat of arms of the reform of Alexander II instead of the Nikolaev Orlov with t. Out of the wings began to place eagles with raised wings.

Since 1797, the order of the Order decorated with diamonds became a special, higher degree of award, issued from the office of his imperial majesty. Total from 1797 to 1917 by diamond signs order of St. Alexander Nevsky Awarded, 1275 people, of which 24 people are with swords, and five people were awarded twice.

Alexander Cavalers at awarded a one-time contribution to the chapter in the amount of 200 rubles. (From 1860 - 400 rubles, for comparison: the annual complaint of the Major General in the 1870s. equal to 1110 rubles., Lieutenant - 340 rubles.) Part of the funds remained at the disposal of the Kapitula, and the part was transferred to the "Aleksandrovsky Committee on the wounded" .

As awarded from the Cabinet awards with diamonds, 10 percent of their value was sent to charitable goals in favor of embankient warriors. (In 1835, it was 429 rubles)

Highest have come to K. order of St. Alexander Nevsky Since 1797 and representatives of the clergy. A total of 145 Orthodox hierarchs was associated with him (48 of them also received rewards decorated with diamonds), as well as 18 clergymen - representatives of the white clergy.



The Order of the Holiday - August 30, on the day of the "moving the relics of the holy prince Alexander Nevsky." The Order of the Church - the Cathedral Temple in the Trinity Cathedral of Alexander - Nevsky Monastery (from 1796 - Lava) in St. Petersburg.

August 30, 1724. From Vladimir in St. Petersburg, the remains of Alexander Nevsky were transported and landed in the monastery, since then weared by the name "Alexander Nevsky Lavra".

It was founded by Peter I in 1710. On the left bank of the Neva, in place, where in almost half of the millennium, before that, July 15, 1240, the troops under the leadership of Prince Alexander Narolov broke the Swedes. According to the legend, for this Battle Alexander, personally in him distinguished himself, received the honorary nickname "Nevsky", and in 1380. Behind the feat of patience and excerpt was counted the church to the face of saints. Peter also decided to celebrate his memory on August 30, on the day of the detention of a victorious world with Sweden.

Alexander (1221-1263) was born in the family of Prince Yaroslav Vsevolodovich and Princess Feodosia, Daughters of Prince Mstislava of a good (removed). His grandfather was Vsevolod Big nest. In 1236 Alexander was planted to the Novgorod Prince. In 1239 He married Polotsk Princess Alexander Bryachlovna.

By top XVIII century On the past, Brani Ros Forest, surrounded by swamps. Deciding to establish the monastery here, on a sacred place for Russians, Peter ordered to cut off the forest and dry the swamp. Here and were postponed in 1724. The remains of Prince Alexander. At the same time, or a few earlier, the emperor conceived to establish a new order - the name of Alexander Nevsky for awarding exclusively for military merit. But at the very beginning of 1725. Peter died, and did not have time to fulfill its intention.

Set of signs of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky with diamonds. St. Petersburg. Rudolph Trimon workshop. The beginning of the twentieth century

1) Sign of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky. Gold, silver, enamel, roses, rhinestones. Size 60x55 mm.
2) Star Order. Silver, enamel, roses, rhinestones. Size 88x87 mm.
3) Ribbon Order Moirov.
Signs of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky from the Cabinet of His Majesty "with diamonds" were awarded mainly russian subjects. It was a sign of a special grace and arrangement of the emperor, and, at the same time, a very valuable gift, to dispose of which, he was awarded at his own discretion.

In view of such a sad circumstance, the Order of Holy Prince Alexander Nevsky was established already under Catherine I (in May 1725) and began to be used to encourage both military and civilians. Was one of higher awards The Russian Empire and the second most important after the ordinary of St. Andrew the First-Called. For the first time, the cavaliers of the Order were 18 people on the day of the wedding day of the daughter of Catherine and Peter I, the princes of Anna and the Duke of the German Principality of Charles Friedrich.

Star of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky. St. Petersburg. The first half of the Xih century. Unknown workshop. Silver, silk, tinsel, paper. Size 80 mm.

Star of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky. Western Europe. Unknown workshop. The first half of the XIX century. Silver, gold, enamel. Size 90x89 mm. Early type of "wrought" star, which Cavalier, instead of the stars sewn received from the chapter, ordered through English store On Nevsky Prospect in St. Petersburg. The ray pattern of this star repeats the "sewing" capitule.

Star of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky with swords (for military merit). Unknown workshop, St. Petersburg, 1860s. Silver 84 pr., Gilding, enamel. Weight, 50.58 gr. Size 88x89 mm. Magnifier: the assignment of "" 84 "," the coat of arms of St. Petersburg and the master is registered (unreadable) on the back side.

Star Order of St. Alexander Nevsky. Firm "Eduard", St. Petersburg, 1899-1908. Silver, enamel, gilding. Weight 59.47 gr. Size 87x87 mm. Stamp on the back of the back: the assignment "84" with the female head left, the master is the name "Il" and the company "Eduard", as well as a sign of the certificate, the female head to the left on the needle with the inspector S.A. Romanova.

Star Order of St. Alexander Nevsky. Unknown workshop, 1880-1900s. Silver, enamel, gilding. Weight 69.47 gr. Size 87x86 mm.

Silver, gold, diamonds. Size 81x82 mm. St. Petersburg, the workshop of the court supplier K. Ghana (?). End of the XIX-beginning of XX centuries.
Since 1844, the ordinance signs for individuals of non-Christian religion in the center of which (in the medallion), the image of the saint or his monogram was replaced by the state eagle of black enamel. The Cabinet Award in Diamonds, being essentially a special difference marked by the public personally, is one of the main rainets, the highest collection level. This is explained by the fact that, first, from 1890 to 1917. There were only 33 orders for non-Christians, decorated with diamonds from the Cabinet of His Imperial Majesty, and secondly, almost all of them are derived from the collective turnover and are in state meetings foreign countries (Turkey, Korea, Siam, Japan, etc.) or in families awarded.

The official Statute of the Order appeared only in 1797. under Pavel I, according to which the Order was not divided into extent, washed on the neck and, only in special cases, on a wide red ribbon through the left shoulder and with a star on the left side of the chest. Establishment 1797g. It was forbidden to independent decoration of the ordine signs. Diamond signs were allowed only on the special command as the highest degree of Order.

Sign of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky. Gold, silver, enamel, roses, rhinestones. Size 60x55 mm. Stamps: on the ear - the assignment "56", the female head in the Kokoshnik, left, the name "T.R.", on the earrings under the tape - the name "TR.".

Sign of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky. St. Petersburg. Firm "Cabel and Kmemerer". Gold, enamel. Size 61x54 mm. Stamps: On the ear - annual (1848), the test tube with the emblem of the city of St. Petersburg, the signs of small-sized certificate - "the emblem of the city of St. Petersburg in the circle", under Enamel the state coat of arms - the sign of the supplier of the highest yard.

Sign of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky. St. Petersburg. Firm "Eduard". After 1908. Gold 56 pr., Enamel. Size 55x60.5 mm.

From 1855 The statute was envisaged to consolidate on the star and the sign of swords - as a sign of awarding for participation in hostilities. If he was awarded with swords rewarded with diamond signs for civic meritsThe swords were mounted on the upper crossbar of the Cross and the top ray of the star.

In total, during the existence of the Order, about 3 thousand awards were made, the most generously reward was heard in 1916. (105 awards). As the state award, the Order was abolished in 1917.

July 29, 1942 Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, the Order was restored as a military award called the Order of Alexander Nevsky. They were awarded the commanders of the Red Army, which showed in battles for their homeland to personal courage, courage and courage. The Statute of the Order was complemented by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of November 10, 1942. In the description of the Order, partial changes were made by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of June 19, 1943. The Order of Alexander Nevsky No. 1 was awarded the battalion commander marine infantry 154th Marine Rifle Brigade Senior Lieutenant (subsequently Lieutenant Colonel) I.N. Ruban.

It is known that the Order was awarded the commanders for the manifestation of the initiative to choose a successful moment for a sudden and rapid attack on the enemy and applying a major defeat with small losses for their troops. For the fulfillment of combat mission, persistent and clear organization of the interaction of troops and the destruction of existing superior enemy forces. For rapid actions and initiative to disorder or destroy engineering structures of the enemy and ensuring the development of success in the offensive impulse of our parts, etc. In total, 42165 awards were produced in just for the feats and merits in the priority of the Order of Alexander Nevsky.

Among the awarded Order Alexander Nevsky had about 70 foreign generals and officers. Women - officers were also awarded to this commander order.

On June 1, 1725, Ekaterina I was established by the Order of Alexander Nevsky. This is the only order that was and in Russian EmpireAnd in the USSR is now in modern Russia. What merits are given to the Fatherland and give this day this award?

Order Alexander Nevsky - for which they award

Russian empire


The idea of \u200b\u200bestablishing the Order of Alexander Nevsky appeared at the first Russian emperor Peter the Great, but the monarch did not have time to realize. Peter I planned to make this order - the main military award. This reward appeared under Catherine I, awarded the Order of both the military and civilians. However, to become a truly main military award-winning Saint Alexander Nevsky did not work out: the Order became a purely court order. For example, Catherine II awarded them almost all of its favorites.

the USSR


In the Soviet Union, the Order of Alexander Nevsky was awarded the commanders of the Red Army, which manifested themselves in battles for their homeland in the Great Patriotic War. Much attention to the award was paid to the skillful and competent command, the result of which the maximum possible preservation of the equipment and the personnel of their parts and units became. The Order was established in July 1942 and, during the war years, became one of the most revered in the army. During the war, the main mass of the Order was awarded officers from Lieutenant to Major, who held the position of the platoon or battalion commander. Awarding the Order of Alexander Nevsky commander regiments, brigades, not to mention the divisions (the title of older major) were rare. This was due to the fact that the senior officers and generals were awarded the coloded awards of a higher rank (orders of Suvorov and Kutuzov).

For the exploits and merits committed during the Great Patriotic War, was awarded (from the first award on November 5, 1942) 42,165 people (including 8 women and 6 foreigners, and 5 of them from the French squadron "Normandy-Neman").

The Order of Alexander Nevsky was awarded after the war. A relatively large number of orders were awarded by officers who distinguished in the suppression of the "counter-revolutionary rebellion" in Hungary in 1956. For combat differences and feats in the war with Japan, soldiers and officers were also awarded.

the Russian Federation


Order of Alexander Nevsky Russian Federation

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Order was saved in the system state awards RF, however, until 2010, he did not have a statute and official description, they were not produced awarding. On September 7, 2010, the Decree of the President of Russia No. 1099 approved the Statute and Description of the Order. In accordance with the new Statute, the Order of Alexander Nevsky became the general award, and his sign now reproduces the design of the pre-revolutionary order. The Order is already a public award, but ne-war. Awarded for special personal merits before the Fatherland in state construction, many years of conscientious service and high results achieved in the performance of official duties, in strengthening the international authority of Russia, the country's defense capability, the development of the economy, science, education, culture, art, health and other merit.

Cavalers Order Alexander Nevsky

Multiple Cavalers of the Order of Alexander Nevsky 3 Order

  • Borisenko, Ivan Grigorievich (1911-?) - Lieutenant Colonel, commander of the 536th fighter-anti-tank artillery regiment (4.05.1945; 05/24/1945; 04.06.1945)
  • Kursrinenko, Pavel Andreevich (1903-1967) - Guard Major, Deputy Commander, Commander of the 146th Guards Rifle Regiment of the 48th Guards Rifle Division (04/03/1944; 04/19/1944; 03/27/1944)
  • Nevsky, Nikolay Leontievich (1912-1990) - Lieutenant Colonel, commander of the 818th Artillery Regiment of the 223rd Rifle Division (07.11.1944; 02.12.1944; 06/20/1945)

Women - Cavalers of the Order of Alexander Nevsky

  • Amosova (Taranchenko) Seraphim Tarasovna (1914-1992) - Guard Captain (awarded 26.04.1944)
  • Bershanskaya (Bocharov) Evdokia Davydovna (1913-1982) - Major Guard (awarded 04/26/1944)
  • Lomanova (Tereyeva) Galina Dmitrievna (1920-) - Guard Lieutenant (awarded 12/17/1944)
  • Nikulina, Evdokia Andreevna (1917-1993) - Guard Senior Lieutenant (awarded 10/25/1943)
  • Kravchenko (Savitskaya) Valentina Flegontovna (1917-2000) - Guard Captain (awarded 04/29/1945)
  • Sunfirova, Olga Aleksandrovna (1917-1944) - Guard Senior Lieutenant (awarded 04/26/1944)
  • Smirnova, Maria Vasilyevna (1920-2002) - Guard Senior Lieutenant (awarded 10/25/1943)
  • Tikhomirova, Vera Ivanovna (1918-) - Guard Lieutenant (awarded 26.04.1944)
  • Sholokhov, Olga Mitrofanova (1915-2001) - Guard Captain (awarded 04/29/1945)

Video about the Order of Alexander Nevsky

  • Film of Cavaliers Order of Alexander Nevsky Time of the Great Patriotic War

  • Interview of the Word Veteran "The Story of One Hero". Guard of Lieutenant Colonel Aguilbaeva Rakhim Kadyrovich. Hero of the Great Patriotic War, Tanker. Cavaller Order of Alexander Nevsky; Complete Cavaller Order Patriotic War; Complete Cavaller Orden Red Star

In a number of many state awards of Russia, the Order of Alexander Nevsky occupies a special place in many ways. His story is unusual. The Order appeared in the eighteenth century, in 1917 it was abolished, then introduced again during the year in 1991 ceased to exist Soviet Unionbut a high award that survived the Russian Empire and the USSR, celebrate the feats of heroes new Russia. The continuity is deeply symbolic. Cavalers of the Order of Alexander Nevsky are people who serve as a country, the people, and not political modes. There was such a holy rus on such such.

Who was Alexander Nevsky

Born in 1420, the prince has already been famous for the brilliant victory over the Teutonic knights in the 22nd age. The defeat of the dogs was not accidental success. From younger years, Alexander was distinguished by righteousness and devotion to his native land. In addition to regulatory talents, the prince had no less important personal qualities, among which you can select high intelligence, courage and undoubted gift diplomat. To reflect the attacks on Russia, he also happened after the Ice Passion, but the utilities, strategic ideas and tactical solutions he skillfully combined with the conclusion of foreign policy agreements beneficial for the country and unions, enhancing the weight of Novgorod on the Eurasian political map.

Alexander worship and reverence began almost immediately after his righteous death in 1263. Immediately before his death, he managed to take the monastic chin and gave soul to the Lord, carrying the night of Alexy.

In the fact that this holy man has become a symbol of the valor of the Sons of Russia during the times of Catherine Great and remained such until 1917, nothing surprising. About what metamorphosis happened to him in the time of the beams, the story will go below. No less interesting fate awards and today.

How and by whom the Order was thinking

The idea of \u200b\u200bestablishing the Order of Alexander Nevsky appeared at the first Russian emperor Peter the Great, but the monarch did not have time to realize. Nevertheless, during his reigns, a lot was done to ensure that the heroic image of the Savior of the Fatherland was established in the folk consciousness. And after his death, the prince continued to inspire the Russian military with his feather. Before the start of the Kulikov battle (1380), the netties of Alexander were presented to the defenders of their native land. In 1721, the King Peter decided to transfer them from the city of Vladimir to the new capital. This process was somewhat delayed, but it happened because the highest degree Removing the remains of the prince-liberator. The relics visited the wedge, Tver, to send a wolf, and then, having done the way on Ilmen Lake, stopped in Novgorod for a long time. The pilgrims were a lot, but according to the decree of the emperor, the silver cancer was transported to Schlisselburg, where it remained until 1724. Finally, the Archbishop of Feodosius was ordered by Peter I to organize the delivery of relics to St. Petersburg until the end of August of this year, which was done. The emperor died, not having time to establish the Order of Alexander Nevsky. Russia has remembered his hero.

Order in Catherine I

Ekaterina I, the widow of the emperor-reformer, carefully reacted to many of his ideas and endeavors. She did not leave without attention and the idea of \u200b\u200ba new award. They became the newly ancestred Order of Alexander Nevsky. The list of awarded opened eighteen people - both the military and Stat, in this matter the empress somewhat distorted the overall idea of \u200b\u200bhis late spouse, which believed that the cavaliers should only be those who crowned themselves with stealing glory. The ceremony was timed to the wedding of Peter Anna and Duke Carla Friedrich (marriage took place in 1725), and this was a reason to give the Order of Alexander Nevsky to four Holstein foreigners, which, obviously, was made from diplomatic considerations. At the same time, the statute was also formed, according to which the representatives of the Supreme Military Command were honored, starting with Major General. The same applied to the head of the Stat Tabel about ranks. In the same 1725, Ekaterina I considered it possible to reward this order and himself. In general, the empress for this reason was. In her board total number Cavalier reached 64 people (including its own).

From Catherine to Catherine

Before the "Golden Century" of Catherine II, about three hundred well-deserved figures of the empire received the Order of Alexander Nevsky. Among them and grandfather A. S. Pushkin General-Annef Gunnibal (known as Petrovsky Arap), V. I. Suvorov, Father Generalissimus, Academician K.G Mesumovsky, First Courage of Moscow University, and many other outstanding people. Foreign monarchs (including the King of Prussia Friedrich II, the King of Poland and Kurfürst Saxony August III, Georgian king of Kartli and Tsarevichi Georgy and Balkar) considered a great honor to wear this order. He was also awarded Ukrainian hetman.

Awarded in Catherine Great

Two and a half hundred awarded accounted for the time of the Board of Catherine Great. The time itself, the rapid events that led to the growth of the power of Russia and the growth of its territory, and victorious wars contributed to this. A. V. Suvorov, M. I. Kutuzov, F. F. Ushakov - these names tell a lot to each Russian heart. The tradition laid down Catherine I was continued, according to which scientists, historians and writers were also worthy of such a reward as the Order of Alexander Nevsky. Russia has always been rich in talented people, and in some sense of their merit contributed to the glory of the country not to a lesser extent than the acts of fleets and commander. Among the awarded, it is possible to mention the secret adviser to A. I. Musina Pushkin, who opened contemporaries and the descendants of the "Word about the regiment of Igor". Alas, among the cavaliers there was a sadly famous Mosekister Arkharov, in which the arbitrary executive was bloomed. Well, mistakes are all.

Order Paul

Paul I undertook to change and unify the award system by introducing a single order, differing in "classes", but the innovation did not fit. It was so that the Higher Order of the Russian Empire was behind him - St. Catherine, in the third place - St. Alexander Nevsky. The symbol of the award served as a ribbon, carrying over his shoulder. Color - red, with state coat of arms. The Order was a silver star with the princely crown and the name of Alexander in the form of Monogram, as well as a circular motto "For Works and Fatherland". Cavaliers relied a special suit, worn in special cases when visiting the yard. With Paul, there were only eight dozen awarded, which indicates the high status of the Order.

Special Conditions Order

Interestingly, the process of receiving the Order in the Russian Empire was accompanied by the cash relations of the yard and cavaliers. The award was made under the condition of making a contribution (200, and then 600 rubles), but also gave the right to the annual income or retirement exceeding this amount. This order was preserved until 1917, and the remedies went to the content of the houses of persons with disabilities and charitable events. The control of fairness of spending was carried out by the cavaliers themselves through a special advice, which was elected the most worthy.

The Order had only one degree, but the differences were still possible. For an additional award, swords were considered, diamond signs, and even diamond swords wearable with the main star. The special rows of status specified, with which a view of the unifeder or a costume confronts the Order of Alexander Nevsky, with which other awards it is combined, and with what no.

After the October coup, all the royal awards were abolished.

Stalinsky "Alexander Nevsky"

1942 year. The setting at the front is heavy, and at some moments are simply critical. A significant part of the European territory of the USSR is captured by the enemy. It's time to remind people about the glorious past and military valiation ancestors. Orders and medals of the Second World War, approved in the first war years, symbolize patriotism and historical memory. Mention of internationalism and the World Brotherhood of Workers are temporarily terminated in the press, and in the newsreel, and in artwork. German proletaries under nazi banners Fold our land. They need to be crushed and expel, and only later, perhaps arguing about the world revolution.

I. V. Stalin gives an order to develop sketches of the orders called the names of the great commander - Kutuzov, Suvorov and Alexander Nevsky. The Bar Service Technical Committee proceeds to the fulfillment of an important government assignment. The art side of the case is entrusted by I. S. Telyatnikov - a twenty-sest artist (by education architect).

Filmartist at the Order

The task set in front of the calf was not easy, stylistically all three orders followed in a similar manner, which had an image in the central part of the character, in honor of which the award was named. Portraits of Suvorov and Kutuzov, artists had. And whiche person will bear the Order of Alexander Nevsky? The USSR was a great cinematic power. In 1938 he took a film about the ice side. Igor Sergeevich Velyatnikov found it possible to use the prince's image in Heraldry, the created viewers were accustomed to the fact that Alexander Nevsky looks like this, although the appearance of the folk hero remains unknown and so on for the lack of lifetime images.

Quality and quantity

The Order turned out beautiful. On the proposal of representatives of the coin court on the simplification of manufacturing technology (it was easier to make it all-passable) Igor Sergeevich Vejatnikov stubbornly replied that the award should be made of several parts collected together. I. V. Stalin, after hearing both sides, took the position of the author. However, soon due to the manifestation of the mass hero, the fighters of the Red Army, it was still to go for some simplification of technology. Main materials manufacturing - silver (925th sample) and enamel. In total during the war years, more than forty thousand thousands of these awards were issued. Many orders and medals of the Second World War were produced by smaller circulations, but they sometimes have preserved more. The thing is that a high honor has been honored to wear an image of the Earth's defender of Russian only desperate Sorvigolov, who appreciated the future victory above their own life. Gibbles Heroes, their awards were not always able to save ...

Who were the Cavalers of the Order of Alexander Nevsky? The list was opened in November 42th brave commanders of the Red Army Captain S. P. Tsybulin and Lieutenant I. N. Ruban. It should be noted that it was originally assumed that the Order would be truly a folk reward, and it will receive younger warlords, including regiment commanders, but later the circle was expanded, including comes and combrigs in it. The main requirement was that in their decisions, the ability, courage and determination, the qualities inherent in Alexander prince appear in their decisions. It was the meaning and the ratio of forces at the time of successful offensive. If the enemy quantitatively exceeded our part, rushing into the attack, and was defeated or turned into a flight, it was the reason to present the hero to the award. Then, according to the standard army procedure, a decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council. Not frequent cases when awarded orders Alexander Nevsky has received this award again (a little more than a hundred) and there are already unique cases, if there are three of them on the chest three (just about three such brave warriors).

Thus, the commander of the rifle company Ivan Mikhailovich Sedoye, together with the entrusted to him in June 1944, boldly attacked the superior forces of the enemy, fearlessly approached his positions and fires destroyed fifty German Nazis. On captured defensive buildings hundred soviet soldiers Possed, they beat six hundred counterattacks. The next day, the company forced the river and went out to the enemy in the rear than provided the possibility of passing the main forces of the upcoming Soviet troops. So comrogens of Gray became the cavalier of the Order of Alexander Nevsky. But the hero did not stop at this. The regiment was assumed, and in July Rota I. M. Sedoy, showing heroism, opposed the battalion of the Nazis, and then turned the enemy to panic escape. The second Order has become a worthy award.

In the war years, there were situations where the units commanded the elders and sergeants. Order of Alexander Nevsky - an officer's reward, but in these situations and employees of the ordinary composition turned out to be worthy of it. The exploits of several women who fought on the fronts are highly appreciated. Officers of the Squadron "Normandy-Neman" French Leon Kafo, Pierre Puyate and Joseph Risso received at the Order for heroism, manifested in the sky.

After Alexander Nevsky, no one was awarded for more than ten years. During the Hungarian rebellion, several Soviet officers, acting resolutely and boldly, were able to succeed, leading to small forces. They were honored with high awards.

Until 2005, the presentation of orders continued to those who could not receive them during the war. Sometimes the heroes did not even know about their awards.

New old Order

After the collapse of the USSR, the Soviet signs of the distinction of the military and civilian reward were stopped. To replace them, they came new medals and the Order of the Russian Federation, in their appearance expressing the continuity of the Russian state. In addition to the Golden Star Hero, only a few awards retained their name. Appearance The differences were also substantially changed, symbols Of the Soviet state Located a place to a new (or old) coat of arms, a double-headed eagle. In 2010, the Order of Alexander Nevsky was established Russian Federationwho retained the high meaning of his predecessors.

According to the statute of awards, civil servants and other citizens, their labor or valor who contributed to the prosperity of their homeland and increase its authority. It does not matter whether efforts were made in the field of military affairs, science, culture, health, education, or other activities. The Order of Alexander the Nevsky Russian Federation can be awarded only to the cavaliers of other senior awards of the Fatherland. They were awarded to foreign citizens or subjects, if they contributed to fruitful interstate cooperation. In addition to the main sign, outlets and miniature copies are issued, which can be worn on uniforms or civilian clothes on the left side of the chest. The old glorious motto "For Works and Fatherland" was recalled, which is now written on the reverse. If the previously awarded person was awarded the Order of St. Catherine, then the ribbon, symbolizing the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky, should be worn below.

New Cavalers of the Russian Order

The revived Order of the Russian Empire externally stylized under the cross, there is no image of the actor Cherkasov, but in a round medallion, the central part of the composition, there is an equestrian figure, resembling a prince-warrior, which has become holy.

Severally changed and order, according to which the Order of Alexander Nevsky is awarded. The photo of the cavaliers provided by the press is not always accompanied by the publication of the relevant decrees, although the fact of awards itself is no secrecy, any of them are known from public sources. Over the past four years, more than seventy have passed them. Among the highly honored and actors (V. S. Lanovova and V. A. Etush), and Orthodox priests, including the charters of the Russian and Ukrainian churches, Father Kirill and Father Vladimir, and state figures, and representatives of the business world (for example, . V. Deripaska). The Russian Order of Alexander Nevsky has the Belarusian President Lukashenko. Those who strengthened our homeland's sports honor with their works are not forgotten, among them - a simultaneous swimming team coach. Deputies of the State Duma Seagull and Zyuganov also deserved a high honor to wear an image of St. Alexander on the chest.

At the same time, the awards happen infrequently. This Order It is necessary to earn hard work for the benefit of Russia during for long years, sometimes decades.

The Imperial Order of the Holy Plywood PrinceAlexander Nevsky - State Award of the Russian Empire from 1725 to 1917. Established Catherine on May 21 (June 1) of 1725 and became the third russian Order After the Order of St. Andrei of the First-Called and Women's Order of St. Great Martyr Catherine. Culture of state institutions
Book Eighth
Establishment of orders and other signs
Statutes of orders and order signs of differences Chapter Fourth


Statute.

Imperial Order of St. Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky

267. Imperial Order of St. Alexander Nevsky has one degree or class. 1797 Apr. 5 (17 908); 1856 Aug. 12 (30 842).

268. Signs of this Order (Art. 267) The essence are as follows:

1) The cross is golden with red on both sides of the finifesty, having between the four ends with its four, golden, double-headed eagles to the imperial crown, with the leaning wings, which they are on the surface of the front side of the cross and connect between them, having pereunni claws and laurel wreaths ; In the middle of the cross, on a cloud finifhea field, an image on the horse of St. Alexander Nevsky, and on the other side of the Latin his monogram under the princely crown.

2) the star is silver, in the middle of which in this field the vensel's name of St. Alexander Nevsky under the princely crown; In the circle on the red field depicts golden letters to the Order Motto: "For the works and fatherland".

3) Ribbon red, carrying through the left shoulder.

4) To the signs, which waged for the military against the enemy's feats (Article 92), join two, cross-lingo, sword: in the middle of the cross and stars. If, after the reward of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky for military exploits, the diamond signs of this order will be convicted, for the other, not military, differences, then swords are placed on a star over the middle shield, and at the very sign - on the top of the cross. 1797 Apr. 5 (17 908) Art. 6; 1819 March. 24 (27,728); 1854 Jul. 15 (28 425 A, PSZ 1855); 1855 Aug. 5 (29 564); 1861 March. 28 (36 780); 1870 Dec. 3 (48 973); 1889 Dec. 15 (6445) Right., Art. four; 1890 May 31, Coll. Uzak., 689, right., Art. 3.

269. On the signs of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky, with him not Christians, instead of the image of St. Alexandra and instead of the monogram name, is depicted by the imperial Russian eagle. 1844 Aug. 9 (18 137); 1845 Jul. 22 (19 227) Art. IV; (19 228) Art. IV; 1846 Oct. 27 (20 551); 1856 March. 22, high. do; 1857 Dec. 10, floor. Com. Min.

270.The view of the order is the following: 1) Long red velvet epancha, beaten by white taffeta with silver eye chipnere; On the left side of this star more ordinary. 2) Super West is a silver sinic, similar to the original St. Andrei defined for the Order. 3) Black velvet hat with feathers white, and with red, squeezed from a narrow red ribbon, cross. 1797 Apr. 5 (17 908) Art. 6.

271. The merits that open the way to achieve this Order, as well as the Order of St. Apostle Andrei, do not mean the law.

272. Twenty-four cavaliers of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky, believing, including five spiritual persons, receive pensions, with the division of these two discharge (Art. 155, ad.). 1797 Apr. 5 (17 908) Art. 25; Oct. 27 (18 225); 1801 Jun. 4 (19 903); 1839 Nov. 9 (12 867); 1843 Jan. 1 (16 404) ROSP.

273. From each Cavaller, the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky, with his Slim by the Order, will be charged at a time and delivered to the orders of the orders to cases of four hundred rubles. From this amount of two hundred and eighty rubles remain in jurisdiction, and the rest are addressed, under Article 224, to the State Treasury, to the disposal of the Aleksandrovsky Committee on the wounded. - With the sission of swords to Some Order (Art. 268, paragraph 4) is charged with a complachated two hundred rubles. 1797 Oct. 27 (18 225); 1816 Feb. 3 (26 115); 1839 Nov. 9 (12 867); Dec. 21 (13 015); 1853 Jul. 12 (27 437); Oct. 13 (27,607); 1858 Apr. 15 (33 005); 1860 Aug. 8 (36 076) Art. 1, 2, 4, 6; 1877 Dec. 12 (57 965); (57 966).

274. Cavalers of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky celebrate the day of establishing it on August 30, on the day of the Holy Name.

Note. On the day of the holiday of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky Cavalera of this order, they put his ribbon over his shoulder, at least they had the Order of St. Apostle Andrei First Called. 1835 Jun. 17 (8249) § 24; 1855 Aug. 15 (29 589) B, Art. one; 1856 Feb. 10 (30 155) Description, forms. III.

275. On the Day of the Order of the Festival, the younger Cavalers of the Order are appointed to escort a cross move in St. Petersburg from the Cathedral of Kazan Blessed Virgin Mary In Alexander Nevsky Lavra. 1797 Aug. 25, high. Stand. By order. Treasury.).

276. The Order of St. Alexander Nevsky was assigned to the Cathedral Church in the village of St. Petersburg in the Alexander Nevsky Monastery, where the relics of God worship. 1797 Apr. 5 (17 908) Art. fifteen.

277. Cavaliers of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky are entrusted with the wage and the care of wheelchairs and all the colleges. 1797 Oct. 27 (18 225).

278. Cavalier duties are set forth above, in general orders of orders (Art. 173 and next).