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Order Of Maternal Glory
The Order of Maternal Glory (russian: Орден «Материнская слава», translit=Orden "Materinskaya slava", translit-std=ISO, italic=yes) was a Soviet civilian award commemorating mothers with a substantial number of children, created on 8 July 1944 by Joseph Stalin and established with a decision of the Presidium of Supreme Soviet of the USSR. Its status was confirmed by the Soviet's decision of 18 August 1944 and later modified by 16 September 1947, 28 May 1973 and 28 May 1980 decisions. It was awarded on behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR through decrees of local Soviet presidencies. Classes The order was divided into three classes: first, second and third class. It was conferred to: * First class: mothers bearing and raising nine children. * Second class: mothers bearing and raising eight children. * Third class: mothers bearing and raising seven children. The order was conferred upon the first birthday of the last child, provided ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mother Heroine
Mother Heroine (russian: Мать-героиня, ''Mat'-geroinya'') is an honorary title that was used in the Soviet Union and now Russia, awarded for bearing and raising a large family. The state's intent was not only to honor such large families, but also to increase financial assistance for pregnant women, mothers of large families, and single mothers, and to promote an increased level of health in mother and child. The award was established in 1944 and continued to exist until the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. On 15 August 2022 Vladimir Putin signed a decree reviving the honorary title. Award history The honorary title "Mother Heroine" was established on 8 July 1944 by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet. Its statute, including multiple increases in available state pensions for these families or single mothers, was amended 15 times from its original establishment until the last amendment contained in Decree number 20 of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
