12-23-2012, 04:22 PM
Hi all,
I would like some help here. I know that after the collapse of the Soviet Union,
all or most of the old rules were nixed about the state owning medals which were awarded. For instance, technically, the Hero of the Soviet Union medals still belonged to the state even after the recipient's death and had to be returned, but I believe this was loosely enforced.
Is there a specific Russian law now that says that the medals awarded to the recipient can now be legally kept by the next-of-kin? I did read something about this somewhere, but I can't find the source now.
Thank you.
HENRY
I would like some help here. I know that after the collapse of the Soviet Union,
all or most of the old rules were nixed about the state owning medals which were awarded. For instance, technically, the Hero of the Soviet Union medals still belonged to the state even after the recipient's death and had to be returned, but I believe this was loosely enforced.
Is there a specific Russian law now that says that the medals awarded to the recipient can now be legally kept by the next-of-kin? I did read something about this somewhere, but I can't find the source now.
Thank you.
HENRY
