Do Russian military personnel still wear Soviet Union medals?

Of course they do, and not only generals. Russian Defense Minister Shoygu for example wore his medal for personal courage (medal even has USSR stamped on it, but it's a Soviet medal) at Victory Day parade, including this years. If you are looking ... read more

Of course they do, and not only generals. Russian Defense Minister Shoygu for example wore his medal for personal courage (medal even has USSR stamped on it, but it's a Soviet medal) at Victory Day parade, including this years. read more

Awards and decorations of the Soviet Union are decorations from the former Soviet Union that recognised achievements and personal accomplishments, both military and civilian. Some of the awards, decorations, and orders were discontinued after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, while others are still issued by the Russian Federation as of 2012. read more