Why did Shoigu get the Hero of Russia? Many have asked this question for a long time, since then, when he became Minister of Defense. According to sociological research, Sergei Kuzhegetovich is one of the most beloved ministers. Many wanted to see him, and not D.A. Medvedev, as president several years ago. However, the former Minister of Emergency Situations never set a goal to become the first person in the state. So, why did Shoigu get the Hero of Russia? We will try to give an answer to this question in this article.
Why did Shoigu get the Hero of Russia?
S.K. Shoigu has many government and interstate awards. However, the Golden Star of the Hero of Russia plays a key place among them. Many have missed this moment and don’t know when Shoigu became the Hero of Russia, all the more they don’t know why. Some incorrectly think that the military operation in Syria, others - that the creation of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
Indeed, Sergei Kuzhugetovich Shoigu stood at the origins of the Ministry of Emergencies, literally from scratch from various ministries and institutions created one of the best rescue departments in the world. This is proved by numerous operations both domestically and abroad.
However, he did not receive the star of the Hero for this. So why did Shoigu get the Hero of Russia? When did it happen?
He received the honorary title on September 20, 1999 for his courage in fulfilling his duty in liquidating the consequences associated with the destructive actions of bandits in the Chechen Republic, the Republic of Ingushetia and Dagestan.
Alternative point of view
Some believe that Shoigu earned the title of Hero of Russia earlier, even when B.N. Yeltsin ascended to the top of power. During the events of October 3-4, 1993, today's Minister of Defense could gather many armed men under his banner. They, according to some political scientists, played a decisive role in the victory of the president against the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation. In 1999, the president thanked him with the title Hero of Russia. Be that as it may, it’s difficult to overestimate the merits of Sergei Kuzhugetovich: this person has done a lot for the development of modern society. In addition to the Hero of Russia, he has many other awards.
Education
S. K. Shoigu has a diploma of higher education from the Krasnoyarsk Polytechnic Institute. He even defended his dissertation on a topic related to the prevention of emergency situations.
A family
Wife - Irina, president of Expo-EM, which specializes in business tourism. The main customers of the company are senior officials from various departments, including the Ministry of Emergencies.
Father - Kuzhuget (1921-2010), all his life he worked in the party Soviet circles. He was the secretary of the Tuva regional committee of the CPSU. He retired as First Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Tuva ASSR.
Mother - Alexandra (1921-2011), for a long time worked as the head of the planning department of the Ministry of Agriculture of the republic.
We list other awards of Sergei Shoigu.
State awards
In addition to the title of Hero of Russia, Shoigu was awarded the following state orders:
- The Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" of the III degree - for merits in strengthening civil defense, the elimination of natural disasters and catastrophes. He received the order in 2005. After 5 years, in 2010, Shoigu received the same order, but already the second degree for services to the Fatherland.
- Order “For personal courage”, Honor.
In addition to orders, Shoigu was awarded various state medals:
- To the Defender of a Free Russia.
- "In memory of the 1000th anniversary of Kazan" and others.
Foreign awards
In addition to Russian state orders and medals, Shoigu was awarded foreign orders and medals:
- Order “Danaker” and the “Dank” medal from Kyrgyzstan.
- “For Mercy, Salvation, and Help” is the highest award of the Order of Malta.
In addition to them, S. Shoigu was awarded many interdepartmental and regional commemorative medals.
