"Orders of Gone Country"

[Simon]

Russian TV produced a documentary series "Orders of Gone Country" dedicated to orders of USSR. Each episode tells history of one order. I watched order of Kutuzov episode and learned several interesting, little-known facts. Though, by statute, Kutuzov I class was to be awarded to front and army commanders, a senior lieutenant who arrested Gen. Vlasov was given this order. Marshal Tolbuhin was responsible for awarding American general Patton with Kutuzov I. Because the order didn't arrive in time, Tolbuhin unscrewed his own Kutuzov from his uniform and gave it to Patton. Later, Tolbuhin was reissued Kutuzov I which was meant for Patton. If you know or study Russian, you can watch "Orders of Gone Country" on rutube.ru:

Ордена ушедшей страны.Орден Кутузова. :: Видео на RuTube

[medals73]

Very interesting, thanks. (Though far FAR beyond my Russian skills.)

Is this just one of a series? How many episodes? Are the others available?

[EricFG]

Awesome!!! Even without subtitles it's very cool. Lots of nice footage.
Thanks for sharing! :thumbsup

[Christophe]

Simon,

Thanks !! Great !! What are the other episodes planned ? I will check on Kultura website..

Cheers.

Ch.

[Simon]

:thumbsup

I just learned that before Red Banner was instituted, St. George's Crosses were awarded to Red Army soldiers.

These are the episodes I have found:

Victory Ордена ушедшей страны.Орден "Победа". :: Видео на RuTube

Suvorov Ордена ушедшей страны.Орден Суворова. :: Видео на RuTube

Lenin Ордена ушедшей страны.Орден Ленина. :: Видео на RuTube

Red Banner Ордена ушедшей страны.Орден Красного Знамени. :: Видео на RuTube

[Christophe]

Simon,

:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup:

Ch.

[Tal Inbar]

Excellent! Thanks.

[Simon]

Simon,

Thanks !! Great !! What are the other episodes planned ? I will check on Kultura website..

Cheers.

Ch.

Christophe,

The series was made in 2003. In the back of my mind, I have a recollection that I have seen other episodes in addition to the ones listed in my previous post. I will try to find them.

Simon

[Simon]

14 episodes were made. A list of all episodes: Телеканал "Культура"

Videos of

Hero's Star Ордена ушедшей страны.Золотая Звезда Героя. :: Видео на RuTube

Patriotic War Ордена ушедшей страны. Орден Отечественной войны. :: Видео на RuTube

[medals73]

Спасибо, Симон.