Medal of Ushakov

The Ushakov Medal is a state award of the Russian Federation. By Decree No. 2424-1 of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Federation dated March 2, 1992, the medal was retained in the system of state awards of the Russian Federation. It was re-established by Decree No. 442 of the President of the Russian Federation dated March 2, 1994. The medal was designed by architect M. A. Shepilevsky.

The medal is named after the outstanding Russian naval commander, Admiral Fyodor Fyodorovich Ushakov. It is awarded to military personnel for personal courage and bravery shown in defending the Fatherland and Russia’s state interests in maritime theaters of war; in protecting the state border; in carrying out combat missions by ships and units of the Navy, the FSB Border Service, and the National Guard troops; while performing combat service and combat duty; during exercises and maneuvers; and in the performance of military duty under conditions involving risk to life, as well as for excellent results in combat training and seamanship. As of 2024, more than 3,500 people had received the medal.