The Presidential Certificate of Honour of the Russian Federation is an award of the President of the Russian Federation, a form of encouragement for meritorious service in the defense of the Fatherland and ensuring the security of the state, strengthening the rule of law, protecting health and life, protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens, state building, economy, science, culture, art, education, enlightenment, sports, charitable activities, and other merits before the state.[1]
Regulations
The Certificate is awarded to statesmen, prominent figures in the fields of science, culture, art, education, enlightenment, and sports, respected representatives of the public and business communities, and citizens of the Russian Federation who have made a significant contribution to the implementation of the state policy of the Russian Federation and, as a rule, have broad public recognition.
The Certificate is presented by the President of the Russian Federation in a solemn ceremony, or on their behalf by the Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration, the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in a Federal District, or by another official delegated by the Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration.
History
The Certificate was established by Presidential Decree No. 487 of April 11, 2008, "On the Certificate of Honour of the President of the Russian Federation and the Letter of Gratitude from the President of the Russian Federation".
This decree approved the Regulations on the Presidential Certificate of Honour, the Regulations on the Letter of Gratitude from the President of the Russian Federation, a specimen of the Certificate form, and a description and drawing of the badge to the Certificate.
Letter of Gratitude from the President of the Russian Federation was established by Presidential Decree No. 487 of April 11, 2008, "On the Certificate of Honour of the President of the Russian Federation and the Letter of Gratitude from the President of the Russian Federation."
This decree approved the Regulations on the Presidential Certificate of Honour and the Regulations on expressing Gratitude from the President of the Russian Federation, and a sample of the Letter of Gratitude form. In accordance with the Regulations, the Letter of Gratitude from the President of the Russian Federation is a form of encouragement for meritorious service in the defense of the Fatherland and ensuring the security of the state, strengthening the rule of law, protecting health and life, protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens, state building, economy, science, culture, art, education, enlightenment, sports, charitable activities, and other merits before the state.
The Letter of Gratitude from the President of the Russian Federation is announced to citizens of the Russian Federation, as well as to teams of enterprises, organizations, and institutions, regardless of the form of ownership.
Benefits and Incentives
According to Presidential Decree No. 765 of July 25, 2006, "On a One-Time Incentive for Persons Undergoing Federal Public Service" (2024), when encouraged by the President of the Russian Federation, a one-time incentive is paid in the amount of two months' salary (for prosecutors - in the amount of two official salaries and in double the amount of the allowance for class rank).[2]
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