Soviet Hero Cities

[Christophe]

Effectively, here are the HSU, 2 Lenin Orders, 1 Red October Order and 1 Red Banner Order.

Ch.

[Christophe]

Have HSUs been awarded to Units ?
I'm not talking here about HSUs awarded to all the individuals of an unit (as seen in PMD's book, page 21), but about HSUs awarded to the Unit itself, or its flag...
Here also, have the Gold Stars also been awarded or only the Hero Title Documents ?
If yes, where can we find these stars now ?
Ch.

Any additional information in response to this question ?

In advance, many thanks.

Ch.

[Christophe]

3. Have HSUs been awarded to Organizations (Factories, enterprises, newspapers...) ?
I have not seen any of them displaying one HSU amongst its awards. Examples ?
Ch.

And what about this question, in addition to what Taz (Eddie) already wrote ?

In advance, many thanks.

Ch.

[DougD]

NO, the HSU could not be awrded the title of Hero of the USSR. When a unit was awarded a title or honor it was added to their name, such as 180th "Red Banner" "Kievskaya" Division. There were no "Hero of the Soviet Union" titles added to any military units.

DougD

[Christophe]

NO, the HSU could not be awrded the title of Hero of the USSR. When a unit was awarded a title or honor it was added to their name, such as 180th "Red Banner" "Kievskaya" Division. There were no "Hero of the Soviet Union" titles added to any military units.

DougD

Doug,

Thanks.
Is there a reason ? Is it statutory, or anything else ?

Ch.

[Taz]

And what about this question, in addition to what Taz (Eddie) already wrote ?

In advance, many thanks.

Ch.

Christophe,
Whilst Researching for the HSU Threads I have been keeping a look out for any mention of HSU Awards to Factories and to Date I haven't found any indications that they have been awarded any. I'm still continuing the research though so you never know what might still pop up. I still think it was unlikley though.
As regards to the whereabouts of the City awards, sorry no luck either. :(

Eddie.

[DougD]

The only city Hero star I have seen in person is the one in Stalingrad / Volgograd. It is in the Museum of the Defence of Stalingrad, along with the sword given by Churchill and loads of other awards from other countries.

DougD

[Lapa]

Christophe,

As I already said before, the real star for Leningrad is held at the StP city hall. On the front of the building are representation of the awards, the real things are inside.

Marc

[Christophe]

Christophe,

As I already said before, the real star for Leningrad is held at the StP city hall. On the front of the building are representation of the awards, the real things are inside.

Marc

Marc,

Thanks. I thought it could have been Gulliver's own HSU and other orders :D :D .

Cheers.

Ch.

[Taz]

Here is a bit of info and a few pics of the 10th of April Square
This roundabout with a large obelisk at the southern base of Pobedeh Park, is called April 10th, in memory of the April 10th, 1944, the day when Odessa was liberated from Nazi invaders. It was unveiled on April 10th, 1984.


Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of USSR
on awarding the city of Odessa with Lenin Order and Golden Star Medal.

For the outstanding services to Motherland, courage and
heroism demonstrated by the working people of Odessa
fighting for their freedom with Nazi-fascist invaders,
and to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the
Great Victory of the Soviet Union in the
Great Patriotic War 1941-1945,
award the city of Odessa with
Order of Lenin and Golden Star Medal.

The Chairman of the Presidium of the
Supreme Council of USSR A.Mikoyan
The Secretary of the Presidium of the
Supreme Council of USSR M.Georgadze

Moscow, Kremlin, 8th of May, 1965