Medal N. K. Krupskaja.

[d-riemer]

This is one of the few cultural awards recognized under the UNESCO Prize regulations. The Prize medal is seldom seen. The NADEZHDA K. KRUPSKAYA (Lenin's wife) PRIZE was awarded anually since 1970 by the USSR Government for contributions to intensify the fight for literacy in the context of lifelong education; to reward the services of institutions, organizations or individuals displaying outstanding merit and achieving effective results in the fight for literacy; associated with 5000 ruble award money. The Prize was cancelled in 1992. Material: silver. Diameter: 27 mm.