Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour


The Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour is an honorary award bestowed by the President of the Russian Federation to deserving citizens. It was established by Presidential Decree №487 of 11 April 2008. The statute and regulations governing this award were amended on two occasions, first on 12 January 2010 by Presidential Decree №59 and again on 14 January 2011 by Presidential Decree № 38.

Statute

In accordance with regulations, the Certificate of Honour is a form of promotion and public recognition:
The Certificate of Honour is awarded during an official ceremony by the President or from his name by the other government official. Recipients of the Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour also receive a badge for wear on civilian clothing.

Award description

The certificate is rectangular and bordered by the national colours of Russia, white blue and red. At top center, the coat of arms of the Russian Federation, immediately below it, the inscription in gold letters on two lines "Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour". The recipient's name and the award citation follow below.
The badge is circular, 20mm in diameter and struck from silver. Its ruby enamelled obverse bears the gilt Emblem of Russia within a gilt laurel wreath. Each award is serialised on the reverse.