Hero of the Soviet Union

Imagine getting a special medal for being super brave and helping your country! That was the Hero of the Soviet Union!

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IMG_6285 The Burial Monument of Alexander Ivanovich Pokryshkin (1913-85), Marshal of Aviation, thrice Hero of the Soviet Union

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Tomb of the defender of the Brest Fortress the Hero of the Soviet Union, Peter Gavrilov.

Hoax transpolar flight? Across the north Pole to Amerca M.Gromov, Hero of the Soviet Union

Heroes of the Soviet Union, hall of fame, right part, Novomoskovsk

RIAN archive 628703 Soviet cosmonauts, Heroes of the Soviet Union Pavel Popovich, Yuri Gagarin, and Valentina Tereshkova

IMG_6362 The Burial Monument of Nikolai Mikhailovich Khlebnikov (1895-1981), Colonel-General of Artillery, Hero of the Soviet Union

Heroes of the Soviet Union, hall of fame, left part, Novomoskovsk

Memorial plaques to Heroes of the Soviet Union on the Velykyi Burluk Settlement Council Bulding 06.2019 (02)

A sign with the name of Hero of the Soviet Union, Lieutenant Andrew Kizhevatova on graves participants Brest Fortress Square ceremonies

The grave of Vladimir Tsaryuk (Hero of the Soviet Union)

IMG_6298 The Burial Monument of Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya (1923-41), Soviet Partisan, Hero of the Soviet Union

Key Facts

Award Name

Hero of the Soviet Union.

Year Established

1934.

Awarded With

The Order of Lenin.

Who Could Receive It

Both military and civilian persons.

Reason for Award

Heroic feats in service to the Soviet state and society.

What's a Hero of the Soviet Union?

The Hero of the Soviet Union was like the biggest, most important award you could get in a country called the Soviet Union. It was given to people who did something incredibly brave or helpful for their country. It didn't matter if you were a soldier fighting in a war or just a regular person who did something amazing. You could get this special title!

When Did This Award Start?

This special award started a long, long time ago, in 1934. That's even before your parents or grandparents were born! It was a way for the Soviet Union to say 'thank you' to its citizens for their amazing deeds. Think of it like getting a gold star, but way, way bigger and more important!

Why Was It So Special?

Getting this award meant you were a true hero! It was given along with a beautiful medal called the Order of Lenin. People who received it were celebrated and remembered for their bravery. It showed everyone that their actions made a big difference to the whole country and its people.

Who Got to Be a Hero?

Anyone could become a Hero of the Soviet Union if they did something extraordinary. It wasn't just for soldiers who fought bravely. It could be for scientists who made a big discovery, or even someone who saved many lives. It was all about heroic acts that helped society.

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