| Honorary Title Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation | |
|---|---|
 Obverse of the Gold Star of Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation | |
| Type | Honorary title |
| Presented by |  Russian Federation |
| Eligibility | Citizens of the Russian Federation |
| Status | Active |
| Established | March 29, 2013[1] |
| First awarded | May 1, 2013 |
| Total | 65 |
| Related | Hero of Socialist Labour Hero of The Russian Federation |
Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation (Russian: Герой Труда Российской Федерации) is a state award of Russia. The title is awarded to citizens of Russia for special services in labour to the state and its people associated with the achievement of outstanding results in public, social and economic activities aimed at ensuring the welfare and prosperity of Russia.
The award was established by Russian President Vladimir Putin by Presidential Decree №294 of March 29, 2013, "On establishing the Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation".[1][2][3] This award is seen as the successor of Soviet Union's Hero of Socialist Labour.[4]
- ^ a b Decree of the President of the Russian Federation № 294 of March 29, 2013
- ^ Установлено звание Героя Труда. Администрация Президента РФ, 29.3.2013.
- ^ Путин подписал указ об установлении звания Героя Труда Российской Федерации // РБК, 29.03.2013
- ^ Putin restores Soviet 'Hero of Labour' title (March 29,2013) Archived 2013-04-05 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved April 3, 2013