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Olympic Medal In Russia Means a Mercedes and Pile of Cash
Olympic Medal In Russia Means a Mercedes and Pile of Cash In Russia, Earning an Olympic Medal at Sochi Means a Mercedes and Pile of Cash Apparently, standing atop the podium in Sochi is even more remarkable than you Imagined for Russian Olympic Medalists. The Moscow Times (h/t Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports) reports each Russian Medalist received a fancy new car commensurate with the Medal he or she received at the 2014 Winter Olympics: Russian athletes who won Gold Medals at the Sochi Winter Olympics have each been rewarded with a Mercedes GL-Class SUV worth $146,500. The Olympians were presented with their brand new set of wheels at a ceremony on Thursday, which was also attended by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, Interfax reported. Silver Medallists were given the keys to Mercedes ML-Class, worth $99,500, and Bronze Medalists will take home a Mercedes GLK-Class, worth $59,500. The Macedonian International News Agency, as cited by both Sports Illustrated and CBS Sports, states that the Olympians didn't just drive off in style but also received a sum of $200,000 for doing their country proud. Winning an Olympic Medal has to be an amazing feeling, especially if done with your countrymen cheering you on. The feeling has to be the kind that lingers for a lifetime, delivering chills with every memory. If not, you can always drive around in your sweet new Mercedes with your very own pile of cash riding shotgun. Make sure it buckles up, though. Of course, not all were of age to drive their new toys. As reported, figure skaters Julia Lipnitskaia (15) and Adelina Sotnikova (17) are too young to drive. That issue is remedied thanks to Prime Minister Medvedev. According to The Macedonian International News Agency, each will get a driver courtesy of a grateful nation. The Moscow Times report states that in 2012, following the London Summer Olympics, Medalists received new Audi cars. The gifts are courtesy of "the Russian Olympians Foundation, a not-for-profit organization set up by a group of businessmen in 2005." Russia certainly has a great deal to celebrate, delivering an exciting and well-run event while finishing atop the Medal count in both the number of Medals (33) as well as gold garnered (13). The United States also awards its athletes with money, although—as pointed out in various reports—success comes with certain tax implications. The Daily Mail's David Martosko states, "The U.S. Olympic Committee awards $25,000 for each Gold Medal, $15,000 for silver and $10,000 for bronze. But top athletes who are in the top income tax bracket, 39.6 per cent, will have to fork over as much as $9,900 of a gold medal payout." The Sochi Gold Medals, which reportedly contain a great deal of silver, are valued at $566. Martosko shares a statement from Americans for Tax Reform: "Because the U.S. is one of only a handful of developed countries that tax income earned abroad, it is likely America's competitors will not be subject to such a tax." There is legislation, however, in the works that might change the tax plight of American Olympians in the future. Fox News reports South Dakota Republican Sen. John Thune has presented a bill that boasts bipartisan support "that would let Olympians off the hook with the IRS." As for the host country's athletes, they made Russian President Vladimir Putin quite proud. The Chicago Tribune quotes the world leader as saying: ou have accomplished the mission assigned to you. The results scored by our national team show that we have left the difficult period in the history of national sports behind us. Any competition where athletes defend the honor of their nation are important and crucial. But the responsibility that rested on the shoulders of our national team was that of the highest level. Only time will tell if Putin's promise is as solid as the country's results at these Games. The 2016 Summer Olympics afford the next opportunity for what might be the most physically taxing way to get a new car. If recent history is any guide, those Russian athletes fortunate enough to win a Medal will be well compensated for their time, pain and sacrifice. And we can only imagine that the debate as to whether our own athletes should be weighed down by taxes on their international success will rage on. However, we think most would jump at the chance to stand atop a podium and listen to the national anthem—even if it meant Uncle Sam waited for them just offstage. [View Details] -
Russian Nobel Medal sale raises for Ukraine children
Russian Nobel Medal sale raises for Ukraine children Journalist Dmitry Muratov, who won prize in 2021, will give the money to the UNICEF humanitarian response for the war in Ukraine. Dmitry Muratov, the Russian editor-in-chief of the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, has auctioned off his Nobel Peace Prize Medal for a record $103.5m to help Ukrainian children displaced by the war. The Gold Medal was sold to an as yet unidentified phone bidder at the sale in New York, which was organised by Heritage Auctions. [View Details] -
Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation medals were awarded at the Kremlin
Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation medals were awarded at the Kremlin Vladimir Putin awarded Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation Gold Medals to Russians who have distinguished themselves though their state and public service and have made major contributions to the nation’s socioeconomic development, including in developing production, science, culture, education and sport. May 1, 2015 13:40 The Kremlin, Moscow With participants of the presentation ceremony of the Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation Medal. The Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation title was established by the Presidential Executive Order of March 29, 2013 * * * Speech at the presentation ceremony of the Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation Medal President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Friends, Following tradition, today, on May 1, we are awarding the Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation Gold Medals to outstanding fellow citizens who are dedicated to serving their country, contribute to its development and prosperity, and strengthen its independence and sovereignty. Our country’s history is rich in great achievements and victories. The real force behind these feats is our people, who know how to fight and also how to work. This ceremony is taking place ahead of the 70th anniversary of Victory [in the 1941–1945 Great Patriotic War]. During the war years, everyone held their ground and fought on their line. Our soldiers fought to the death around Moscow and in Stalingrad, and took Berlin. Millions of workers gave their all to the front, in factory workshops, down mines and in the fields. This shared Victory was won at the cost of toil, sweat and blood. Our forebears’ selfless labour rebuilt the country. The victors in the Great Patriotic War built a great power. Today, Russia is proving once again that it can rise to any challenge and resolve even the most difficult tasks. As at every time in our history, our progress is guaranteed by those who are ready to take on the responsibility and who understand that their personal efforts and the results of their labour are decisive for the prosperity of their company, economic sector, town or village, and decisive too for our country’s influence and competitiveness and for its creative and constructive energy. The more engaged and hard-working people we have, the stronger and more prosperous Russia will be. Friends, I am sure that no matter where we were born and live, and no matter what our jobs, whether we work on the factory floor, grow grain, or educate young people, we can all achieve outstanding results. The main thing is to work hard, love one’s job, set lofty goals and work towards them, and never forget that our own lives are inseparable from the country’s life, and that Russia needs the labour, talent and success of each and every one of us. Milkmaid Marem Bogatyreva from Ingushetia shows us through her personal example that our farmers can provide our country with quality products. She has exceeded all of the production targets set for her work. Over several years now, our national rhythmic gymnastics team has been the undisputed world champion in this sport. This success is in large part the result of the outstanding professionalism of the team’s trainer, Irina Viner-Usmanova. She knows that the main components of victory are discipline, character, dedication and strength of will. 1 of 11 Speech at the presentation ceremony of the Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation Medal. If we want to preserve our historical and cultural identity, we must pass on to our young people the full wealth of our country’s language and literature. A great deal in this work depends on teachers’ talents and their ability to awaken in children a love of books, and cultivate the desire to read and to express themselves correctly in their native language. Galina Gromova, from Kaliningrad Region, our country’s westernmost region, is just this kind of true professional and has a teaching career spanning 45 years. Russia’s Metals sector companies hold solid positions on the domestic and export markets and produce quality steel for strategically important sectors of our economy, from construction to machine-building. Many thousands of people make their contribution to the metals sector’s results. One of these people is Yury Savin. He is a leader in production results and is also the author of innovative inventions. Mr Savin’s three sons have followed in their father’s footsteps and work together with him at the same company. Our engineers and designers have always been a great source of national pride. They created the weapons with which we won the Great Patriotic War, ensured nuclear parity and our country’s security during the Cold War, and developed the unique technology that enabled us to conquer outer space. Today, they are working to guarantee a reliable nuclear and missile shield for our country. Much of the credit here goes to Yury Solomonov. He and his team have developed unique new weapons for Russia’s strategic nuclear forces. Friends, let me congratulate you once again on these well-earned titles of Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation. I wish you good health, new success and great achievements for the glory of Russia and its people. We are proud of you. Let us now begin the award presentation ceremony. <…> Friends, this May 1 holiday is a wonderful, beautiful day. We speak of it as the holiday celebrating spring and labour. What can be more wonderful than labour, especially if it is a job you love? On your behalf, let me congratulate not just all the people here today, not just the recipients of the Medals, but all people engaged in labour, all who make their contribution to our country’s development and strength, all who set an example for those around them of how to work, and who achieve real results. Of course, I also want to express my words of thanks to today’s recipients of this high title – the Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation. Thank you for your work, your talent and your effort. Thank you for everything you have done for our country. Happy holiday! [View Details] -
Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" The Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" (Russian: медаль «Ð—а доблеÑтный труд в Великой ОтечеÑтвенной войне 1941–1945 гг.») was a World War II civilian labour award of the Soviet Union established on June 6, 1945 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR to recognise the valiant and selfless labour of Soviet citizens in the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War. Its statute was later amended by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on July 18, 1980. Medal Statute The Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" was awarded for wartime labour of one year or six months in the case of disabled veterans, to: workers, technical personnel and employees of industry and transport; farmers and agricultural specialists; workers in science, technology, the arts and literature; employees of the Soviet, party, trade union and other civic organizations. Presentation of the award of the Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945" was made by the executive committees of city and district Soviets on the basis of documents issued by the heads of enterprises, institutions, party, government, trade unions and other civic organizations. Lists submitted for the award of the medal were reviewed and approved: for workers of industrial enterprises, transport, and farms – the relevant People's Commissars of the Union and the Republican People's Commissars; for workers of collective farms, cooperatives and of the workers' party, Soviet, trade union and other public organizations – the Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviets of the Union (not divided into regions), and autonomous republics, the chairmen of executive committees of regional and territorial Soviets; for workers of science, technology, the arts and literature – the chairmen of the committees under the SNK and the heads of the departments under the CPC union and autonomous republics, and the chairman of the Presidium of the Union of Soviet Writers. Award of the Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" was made on behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet by executive committees of regional, district and city Soviets in the area of residence of the recipient. The Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" was worn on the left side of the chest and when in the presence of other Orders and medals of the USSR, was located immediately after the Medal "For the Liberation of Prague". If worn in the presence of awards of the Russian Federation, the latter have precedence. Each Medal came with an attestation of award, this attestation came in the form of a small 8 cm by 11 cm cardboard booklet bearing the award's name, the recipient's particulars and an official stamp and signature on the inside. Medal Description The Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" was a 32mm in diameter circular copper medal with a raised rim on both sides. On the obverse, the left profile bust of Joseph Stalin wearing the uniform of a Marshal of the Soviet Union, along the upper circumference of the medal, the relief inscription "OUR CAUSE IS JUST" (Russian: ÐÐШЕ ДЕЛО ПРÐВОЕ), along the lower circumference of the medal, the relief inscription "WE HAVE WON" (Russian: МЫ ПОБЕДИЛИ). On the reverse along the upper circumference of the medal, the relief inscription "FOR VALIANT LABOUR" (Russian: «Ð—РДОБЛЕСТÐЫЙ ТРУД»), in the center, under a relief hammer and sickle, the inscription on four lines "THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR 1941–1945" (Russian: «Ð’ ВЕЛИКОЙ ОТЕЧЕСТВЕÐÐОЙ ВОЙÐЕ 1941–1945 ГГ.»), at the bottom, a small relief five pointed star. The Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" was secured by a ring through the medal suspension loop to a standard Soviet pentagonal mount covered by a 24mm wide red silk moiré ribbon with 2mm wide yellow edge stripes and a 7mm wide green central stripe. [View Details] -
Ostmedaille (East Medal) or Russian Front Medal
Ostmedaille (East Medal) or Russian Front Medal Commonly Known as "Ostmedaille" (East Medal) or "Russian Front Medal" this award was introduced on the 26th of May 1942 to recognize those who participated in the first winter of Operation Barbarossa (the invasion of the Soviet Union). The mammoth endeavor to attain "living space in the east" for Germany employed over 3 million men separated into 3 Army groups; North (Leeb), Center (Bock), and South (Rundstedt). On June 22nd the German forces crossed the border achieving almost complete surprise and with a powerful punch broke into the heart of the Soviet Union. Despite its initial success, however, this Blitzkrieg would not deliver a quick victory and as summer months passed the fighting only intensified. The end of autumn brought a bitterly cold Russian winter which caught the invasion force unprepared and turned the elements into an enemy as dangerous as the Soviets. Created by SS Unterschrfuhrer Ernst Krauit, the Eastern Medal was to commemorate those who endured these freezing and challenging months. The award is far from rare in the collector's world owing to the fact that 3 million were issued and countless more manufactured. This large scale production yielded a number of variations which are interesting to study. Manufacturing and Technical Information The Medal features a concave obverse with a helmet and stick grenade immediately below the ribbon loop. Its main obverse feature was a German Eagle holding a swastika, with a branch of leaves behind the swastika. Its convex reverse had the inscription "WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42" (Winter Battle in the East) in capital letters with a sword and wreath of leaves crossed under it. The Medal measures 44mm (including the ribbon loop) by 36mm. A plethora of different firms manufactured the Award from Different Metals, making it challenging to categorize the variation. For discussion purposes here they will be broken downs into two categories by the Metal used in Manufacturing; Type 1; Buntmetal Type 2; Zinc What we call here type 1 Badges were Made from Buntmetal (hard metal) and have stood the test of time better than their zinc counterparts. Surviving examples have generally preserved all the detail and usually preserved most of the finish as well. In fact, they are often found with their finish practically intact making for a visually powerful award. As with any antique, the condition of it also depends on outside factors (storage), and although in some cases the finish has faded off, it is always possible to see a trace of it. What we categorized as type 2 Medals were Manufactured from Zinc and very often show visible aging signs. Although this type of Medal may be occasionally found with a good amount of the finish and detail intact, they are more commonly found with either the "bubbling" that occurs in Zinc Badges over time or with the finish completely evaporated. In the first case, the zinc has literally bubbled underneath the finish and looks almost like the medal was sprayed with water. In the second case, the finish on the badge has evaporated so long ago and so thoroughly that it gives the impression that it was never there. The Medal was suspended by a dark red ribbon with a thin white-black-white stripe. Its foundation decree stated that the red signified the blood shed in the struggle, the white represented the snow, and the black honored the memory of those fallen during the campaign. Award Criteria The award was presented to those who met the following criteria during November 15, 1941 and April 26, 1942. Fourteen days of combat participation, 30 combat sorties for Luftwaffe pilots. Sixty days of service in the combat zone (even if not engaged in actual combat). Having received wounds, or frostbite severe enough to warrant a Wound Badge. In case of death the medal was awarded posthumously and was presented to the next of kin. It was also awarded to German Allies, notably the Italian and Rumanian forces, as well as those volunteers from the invaded Eastern territories who joined the German cause. For a typical soldier who fought in the Eastern front visit the Eugen Rothenhofer page in the Recipients section of this site. Presentation and Wear The Medal was presented in a paper envelope which featured the name of the award on the front, with the reverse usually bearing the name of the manufacturer. To my knowledge, this award was never presented in a box or any other device. Its institution order called for the Medal to be worn as part of a group only for official purposes. Active duty personnel would wear only the ribbon from the second button hole in the tunic. This place was normally reserved for the Iron Cross and/or War Merit Cross 2nd class and if any of these awards were also bestowed the recipient could wear both ribbons or place the Eastern Medal on a ribbon bar. Though widely distributed, the Eastern Front Medal was held in high regard and it can sometimes be seen outranking the War Merit Cross 2nd class. Documents The document style most often encountered is the typical A56+ official style. Since this award was not usually bestowed on the field, typewritten or unofficial documents are very rarely encountered. An entry was made in the appropriate section of the recipient Soldbuch and Wehrpass. By order of the OKW, all considerations for presentation stopped on September 4th, 1944. Reproductions Unfortunately for collectors neither the abundance of originals, nor their low price, managed to curb the reproduction of the Eastern award. In this case the relative low cost ensures that the reproductions are truly geared toward reenactors and not for collectors who, for only a few dollars more, could attain a period piece. This does not disqualify the occasional reproductions from seeping through to the collectors ranks, however, but fortunately a large majority of modern strikes lack the detail present in wartime strikes (although manufactured in the millions there is an evident sharpness to Original Medals). What one encounters more often than not is a period Medal with a reproduction ribbon. These have a more firm feel to them and unless intentionally softened to deceive a real collector would not be confused between a newly sewn ribbon and an original one. Also, an original ribbon should not fail the "Black Light Test". [View Details] -
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