July 1, 2011

The Order of St. Andrew.

The Order of St. Andrew is the highest state award of the Russian Federation.On July 1, 1998 by Presidential Decree Order of St. Andrew restored as the highest state awards of the Russian Federation which was cancelled during the Revolution. The decoration is conferred outstanding statesmen and public figures, as well as other citizens of the Russian Federation for the exceptional services, promoting prosperity, grandeur and glory of Russia.

On 1 July, 2011 Russia issued a Souvenir Sheet which depicts the badge of the Order of St. Andrew on the Order's chain, star and ribbon of the Order.

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