Laureate Of The State Prize Of The Belorussian SSR.

[Taz]

Originally Posted by Tal Inbar

The above medal arrived today - FANTASTIC quality. I wonder how many were issued, rarity and price range.

Thanks for any info.

Tal

Bit late Tal but here is a little info for you

10.05.2006

The new order of awarding State Prizes of the Republic of Belarus will be introduced this year. A corresponding decree was signed by Alexander Lukashenko on May 5.
According to the information given to BelTA in the presidential press service, the decree passed the provisions “On State Prizes” and “On State Prize Committee and its composition”.
The State Prize will be awarded as supreme acknowledgement of achievements of scientists, literary men, artists, architecture, etc. before the state and society.
The number of the State Prizes will be reduced to six – three in the area of science and technology, three – in literature, art and architecture (so far there have been 28 of them). They will be awarded by the head of state once in two years.
State Prizes can be given only to citizens of Belarus and only for the outstanding works, which make a considerable contribution to the national and world science and culture, exert great influence upon development of scientific-technical progress and effectiveness of economy and ensure health and environmental protection.
At the same time the value of the State Prize has been increased ten times and will total 3,500 base amounts.
The number of competitors for the prize for collective works will be reduced to three co-authors (at present it can make up to eight people).
Till December 1 the State Prize Committee should submit the draft decree on awarding State Prizes of 2006 for consideration of the head of state.