When and for what Shoigu received the Hero of Russia

Why did Shoigu receive the Hero of Russia? Many have asked this question for a long time, ever since he became Minister of Defense. Sergei Kuzhegetovich, according to sociologists, is one of the most beloved ministers. Many wanted to see him, not DA Medvedev, the president a few years ago. However, the former Minister for Emergency Situations never set the goal of becoming the first person in the state. So, why did Shoigu receive the Hero of Russia? The answer to this question will be given in this article.

Why did Shoigu receive the Hero of Russia?

S. K. Shoigu has many governmental and interstate awards. However, the key place among them is the Golden Star of the Hero of Russia. Many missed this moment and do not know when Shoigu became Hero of Russia, the more they do not know what for. Some think wrongly that for the military operation in Syria, others - what for the creation of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Indeed, Sergei Kuzhugetovich Shoigu stood at the origins of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, literally from scratch from various ministries and institutions created one of the best rescue agencies in the world. This is proved by numerous operations both inside the country and outside it.

However, he did not receive the Hero's Star for that. So why did Shoigu receive the Hero of Russia? When did it happen?

Honorary title he received on September 20, 1999 for courage in the performance of his duty to eliminate the consequences associated with the ravages of bandits in the territory of the Chechen Republic, the Republic of Ingushetia and Dagestan.

Alternative point of view

Some believe that the title of Hero of Russia Shoigu earned earlier, even during the ascent to the top of power Boris N. Yeltsin. During the troubled events of October 3-4, 1993, today's Minister of Defense could gather under his banner many armed people. 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 of Hero of Russia. Be that as it may, Sergey Kuzhugetovich's merit is difficult to overestimate: 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 holds a diploma of higher education from the Krasnoyarsk Polytechnic Institute. He even defended his thesis on the topic related to prevention of emergency situations.

A family

Wife - Irina, president of the company "Expo-EM", which specializes in business tourism. The main clients of the company are high-ranking officials from various departments, including the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Father - Kuzhuget (1921-2010), all his life he worked in party Soviet circles. He was secretary of the Tuvinian Regional Committee of the CPSU. He retired to the post of 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.

Let's list other awards of Sergey Shoigu.

State awards

In addition to the title of Hero of Russia, Shoigu was awarded the following state orders:

• Order of Merit for the Fatherland III degree - for merits in strengthening civil defense, the elimination of natural disasters and disasters. The Order was awarded in 2005. Five years later, in 2010, Shoigu received the same order, but already the second degree for his services to the Fatherland.
• Order of "For personal courage", Honor.

In addition to orders, Shoigu was awarded various state medals:

• "Defender of a free Russia."
• "In memory of the 1000th anniversary of Kazan", etc.

Foreign awards

In addition to Russian state orders and medals, Shoigu was awarded with foreign orders and medals:

• Order "Danakker" and medal "Dank" from Kyrgyzstan.
• "For mercy, salvation and help" - the highest award of the Order of Malta.

In addition to them, S. Shoigu was awarded numerous intradepartmental and regional commemorative medals.

How Shoigu created a name for himself

Until 1991, few knew the name of Shoigu. It was then that he initiated the idea of the Russian Rescue Corps. Subsequently, he headed it. During the coup d'état, Shoigu was supported by Boris N. Yeltsin. He was already an influential person already, because by that time the corps headed by him had been reorganized into a more solid structure - the State Committee of the RSFSR for emergency situations. In his hands were powerful civil defense forces, armed detachments, and equipment. In addition, it was on his decision that prosperity depended on a military conflict between the warring parties. For the support of BN Yeltsin, Shoigu was awarded the "Defender of Free Russia" medal. Since that time his authority has only increased.

S. K. Shoigu chose the right tactic: he chose a niche that was not occupied by anyone, he created an entire industry. He constantly supported the current government, never declared his ambitions to become president of the Russian Federation. Sergei Kuzhugetovich Shoigu - one of the few who throughout life goes up the career ladder on the political Olympus of Russia.