| Medal of Nesterov | |
|---|---|
 Medal of Nesterov (obverse) | |
| Type | State Decoration |
| Awarded for | Aerial Excellence or Courage |
| Presented by |  Russian Federation |
| Eligibility | Military and civilian aircrew |
| Status | Active |
| Established | March 2, 1994[1] |
| First awarded | 1995 |
 Ribbon of the Medal of Nesterov | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Medal of Zhukov |
| Next (lower) | Medal of Pushkin |
The Medal of Nesterov (Russian: Медаль «Нестерова») is a state decoration of the Russian Federation named in honour of Pyotr Nikolayevich Nesterov, an early pioneer of Russian military aviation and World War I fighter pilot.