As we all know, the Soviet Union under the rule of Brezhnev, the former Soviet Union, was in its heyday. It suppressed the United States to a certain extent in the military. It also made the world military present a situation of US-Soviet hegemony characterized by an arms race. Although Brezhnev did not receive much praise in our country, his own honor has been recorded in the annals of history and he was successfully selected into the Guinness World Records.
So, what medals does Brezhnev have? Presumably this is a question that should be studied and published by the military academic circle. It just so happens that the author of this article is currently studying the military medals of the former Soviet Union. By the way, Brezhnev’s medals are listed and introduced as follows to commemorate the "king of medals."
Brezhnev first possessed four "Hero of the Soviet Union" medals (Hero of the Soviet Union), and Marshal Zhukov together became the two people who received this high-level honor the most in the history of the former Soviet Union. Brezhnev was awarded the "Hero of the Soviet Union" medal on December 18, 1966, December 18, 1976, December 19, 1978, and December 18, 1981.
We all know that Brezhnev was born on December 19, 1906. The time when his four "Heroes of the Soviet Union" medals were awarded is closely related to his birthday. Foreign materials believe that this was due to Brezhnev. Zinev’s love for the medal was chosen to be awarded on his birthday, and the original intention of the medal was "to make heroic deeds during the service of the Soviet Union and society" has deviated very far.
From Brezhnev’s standard photos, we can also see a medal that resembles the "Heroes of the Soviet Union" medal. This makes some military fans who have not studied his photos seriously think that he has 5 "Heroes of the Soviet Union" medals. Among them, the very similar medal is the "Hero of Socialist Labour" medal. This was the first important medal in his life that Brezhnev received after the end of World War II. The time period was during the Khrushchev period. On July 17, 1961, Brezhnev began to enter the core layer of the CPSU ( High-level). In fact, the "Socialist Labor Hero" medal commends "outstanding achievements in the national economy and culture."
December 2, 1947, December 18, 1956 (birthday), June 17, 1961, December 18, 1966, October 2, 1971, December 18, 1976, December 18, 1978 On December 18, 1981, Brezhnev was awarded 8 and Order of Lenin (Order of Lenin). This medal recognizes outstanding service (service) to the country. On November 10, 1982, Brezhnev suffered a heart attack and died suddenly in his apartment on Kutuzov Avenue in Moscow at the age of 76. After his death, he was buried behind Lenin's tomb.
On March 14, 1979 and December 18, 1980, Brezhnev was awarded 2 Order of the October Revolution (Order of the October Revolution), which was awarded to those who promoted the construction of national communism or strengthened Soviet defense. personal.
On March 12, 1942 and May 29, 1944, Brezhnev was awarded 2 Order of the Red Banner (Order of the Red Banner), which commended heroic actions in combat during combat operations or other An extraordinary heroic achievement.
Level 2 (Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky), which recognizes outstanding actions in combat operations for the liberation of Soviet territory.
First Class Order of the Patriotic War (Order of the Patriotic War), the award standard is outstanding performance and bravery in the battle to defend the Soviet Union, and the behavior of soldiers has made a great contribution to the success of military operations.
Order of the Red Star, awarded for outstanding service in the defense of the Soviet Union in wars, including wartime and peacetime.
Medal for Combat Service (Medal for Combat Service) is awarded to combat actions that contribute to military victory, and heroic actions in defending national borders, or military and police training and combat readiness.
The Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary since the Birth of Vladimir Il&x27;ich Lenin" is a commemorative medal set up by the Supreme Presidium of the Soviet Union on November 5, 1969 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Lenin’s birth. On July 18, 1980, the Supreme Presidium of the Soviet Union passed legislation to become a permanent medal, awarding social celebrities, military leaders and foreigners who have made outstanding contributions to the international communist movement and labor movement.
In addition, Brezhnev also won the following medals Soviet Medal: Medal
foreign Brezhnev available include:
1991年版吉尼斯世界纪录称, Brezhnev was "the world's most award-winning chapter of man" , Won 15 Soviet medals, 18 medals, 42 foreign medals, 29 medals, a total of 104. But when Gorbachev was in charge, Brezhnev's "Victory Medal", the highest military medal of the Soviet Union, and Poland's "Warrior Medal" were deprived.
From this we can also see that not only South Korea has a tradition of punishing former presidents, but the former Soviet Union also responded to the former head family with total negation. This tradition is very interesting and worthy of everyone’s thinking, no matter which country he is in. .