Decoration "For Beneficence"

The Decoration "For Beneficence" (Russian: Знак отличия «За благодеяние») is a decoration of Russia, established on 3 May 2012 by decree of President Dmitry Medvedev.^[1]

Decoration "For Beneficence"
Image of the decoration
Type	State Decoration
Awarded for	Acts of charity and good deeds
Presented by	Russian Federation
Eligibility	Russian and foreign citizens
Status	Active
Established	3 May 2012[1]
First award	3 May 2012[2]
Total	3 (As of May 2012)[2]
Precedence
Next (higher)	Cross of St. George[3]
Next (lower)	Decoration For Impeccable Service[3]

Criteria

The Decoration "For Beneficence" may be awarded for:^[1]

• Significant charity efforts to support children's homes, nursing homes, orphanages, hospices or medical facilities in Russia;
• Public works aimed at improving the level of morality and tolerance in society, promoting human values and human rights, and combating the spread of dangerous diseases and habits;
• Contributions to the development of Russian science, culture, education or healthcare.
• Assisting Non-governmental organizations or religious organisations with socially significant activities.
• Efforts aimed at strengthening the institution of marriage and family.

Description

The decoration is a round, silver-gilt medal 32 millimetres (1.3 in) in diameter with a raised rim on both sides. The obverse is colored with blue enamel. In the center is a golden image of a pelican, feeding its young. Surrounding the image is a gold oak wreath. The reverse bears the inscription "ЗА БЛАГОДЕЯНИЕ" ("FOR CHARITY") and the number of the award. The decoration is suspended from a 24 mm moire silk ribbon in blue with thin gold stripes at the edges. The gold stripes are 2 mm wide and 2 mm from the edges of the ribbon.^[3]