Honorary title Mother Heroine | |
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Type | Honorary title |
Awarded for | Raising 10 or more children |
Presented by | Russia (2022–present) |
Eligibility | Citizens of Russia |
Status | Being awarded |
Established | 15 August 2022 |
First awarded | 14 November 2022 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation |
Next (lower) | Order of St. Andrew |
Related | Order of Parental Glory |
Mother Heroine (Russian: Мать-героиня, Mat'-geroinya) is the highest title of the Russian Federation, awarded to mothers with Russian citizenship who have given birth to and raised ten or more children who are Russian citizens. Women awarded the title are also awarded a special distinction - the Order of Mother Heroine. The title and order were established by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation issued on August 15, 2022, No. 558 “On some issues of improving the state award system of the Russian Federation”.[1][2]