| Medal "For Merit in the Development of Atomic Energy" | |
|---|---|
 Medal "For Merit in the Development of Atomic Energy" (obverse) | |
| Type | State Decoration |
| Awarded for | Achievements in the development of Russian atomic energy |
| Presented by |  Russian Federation |
| Eligibility | Russian citizens and foreign nationals |
| Status | Active |
| Established | March 16, 2015[1] |
 Ribbon of the Medal "For Merit in the Development of Atomic Energy" | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Medal "For the Development of Railways" |
| Next (lower) | Medal For Merit in Space Exploration |
The Medal "For Merit in the Development of Atomic Energy" (Russian: Медаль «За заслуги в освоении атомной энергии») is a state decoration of the Russian Federation aimed at recognising achievements in the nuclear industry. It was established by presidential decree №133 on March 16, 2015,[1] marking the 70th anniversary of the Russian nuclear industry. The decree also established the title "Honored Worker of the Nuclear Industry of the Russian Federation."[2]
- ^ a b "Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of March 16, 2015, No 133" (in Russian). Russian Government. March 16, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- ^ "By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation a Medal "For Merit in the Development of Atomic Energy" Was Established" (in Russian). Nuclear.ru. March 18, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2017.