Medal of Suvorov | |
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Type | State Decoration |
Awarded for | Bravery and courage displayed during ground combat |
Presented by | Russian Federation |
Eligibility | Russian Federation Soldiers |
Status | Active |
Established | March 2, 1994 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Medal "For Bravery" |
Next (lower) | Medal of Ushakov |
The "Medal of Suvorov" (Russian: «Медаль Суворова») is a state decoration of the Russian Federation awarded to ground troops for courage in combat. It is named in honour of Russian field marshal Count Alexander Suvorov (1729–1800).