Awards for sale in modern Russian Army

new world · 06-29-2004, 05:07 AM

For some people Chechen war in Russia is about serving their country, for some - way to make money.

In Russian Army, if you want just one award or a few - you don't have to do anything heroic, all you need is a bit of cash. Of course, all awards will be given to you officially, with all supporting documents and proper decrees.

Here are prices for some awards:
Caucasus Service Cross - 250 Rubles (about $8 USD),
medals - $20-60,
Valor order - $250,
Hero of Russia (formerly HSU) - $5,000.

If you wish, you can also become an officer - lower ranking officer boards start at $2,000.

Here's the link to the article:

http://fedpost.ru/russia/issue_14218.html

VERY, VERY SAD!!!

William

salyan · 06-29-2004, 08:26 AM

If I understand correctly...article gives impression that privileges still exist for holders of Hero of Russia?? - within Russia proper, I guess I assumed most privileges ended with fall of Soviet Union (except I know Putin reinstated some sort of compensation for Cavaliers and HSU recipients)...
Dan

new world · 06-30-2004, 05:04 AM

Dan,

the article mentions that holders of Hero of Russia are entitled to generous package of privileges, including:
- free 2 Bedroom apartment anywhere in Russia,
- free car,
- excemption from paying utilities,
- government pension of 10,000 Rubles (about $150),
- 50% break on taxes.

Quite nice package, well worth the price of $5000 that they are asking for Hero set!

William

Tretov · 06-30-2004, 07:12 AM

Maybe I should move to Russia. This sounds perfect. :p

06-29-2004, 05:07 AM	#1
new world Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NYC, USA Posts: 1,086	Awards for sale in modern Russian Army For some people Chechen war in Russia is about serving their country, for some - way to make money. In Russian Army, if you want just one award or a few - you don't have to do anything heroic, all you need is a bit of cash. Of course, all awards will be given to you officially, with all supporting documents and proper decrees. Here are prices for some awards: Caucasus Service Cross - 250 Rubles (about $8 USD), medals - $20-60, Valor order - $250, Hero of Russia (formerly HSU) - $5,000. If you wish, you can also become an officer - lower ranking officer boards start at $2,000. Here's the link to the article: http://fedpost.ru/russia/issue_14218.html VERY, VERY SAD!!! William Last edited by new world; 06-29-2004 at 07:47 AM.

06-29-2004, 08:26 AM	#2
salyan Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Florida, USA Age: 58 Posts: 40	If I understand correctly...article gives impression that privileges still exist for holders of Hero of Russia?? - within Russia proper, I guess I assumed most privileges ended with fall of Soviet Union (except I know Putin reinstated some sort of compensation for Cavaliers and HSU recipients)... Dan __________________ Dan S. Florida, USA

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06-30-2004, 05:04 AM	#3
new world Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NYC, USA Posts: 1,086	Dan, the article mentions that holders of Hero of Russia are entitled to generous package of privileges, including: - free 2 Bedroom apartment anywhere in Russia, - free car, - excemption from paying utilities, - government pension of 10,000 Rubles (about $150), - 50% break on taxes. Quite nice package, well worth the price of $5000 that they are asking for Hero set! William

06-30-2004, 07:12 AM	#4
Tretov Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Republic of Finland Posts: 1,129	Maybe I should move to Russia. This sounds perfect. :p

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