Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation

Honorary Title
Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation
Obverse of the Gold Star of Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation
TypeHonorary title
Presented by Russian Federation
EligibilityCitizens of the Russian Federation
StatusActive
EstablishedMarch 29, 2013[1]
First awardedMay 1, 2013
Total65
RelatedHero 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]