Friday, November 05, 2004
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The Soviet Military Awards PageCommunist propaganda nostalgists rejoice! This fascinating catalog of various gold stars bequeathed by the former Soviet Union offers a unique angle on rose-tinted history. Many of these, like the Defense of Leningrad medal, were undoubtedly well-earned. Some of the more unusual categories include the Medal for Drowning Person Rescue and the Medal for Development of Virgin Lands. Lucky recipients of the uber-prestigious Hero of the Soviet Union medal also enjoyed a 50 percent reduction in rent, an additional 15 square meters in living space, a yearly round-trip first class ticket, and a free bus pass for life. Thanks, Motherland!
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The Soviet Military Awards PageCommunist propaganda nostalgists rejoice! This fascinating catalog of various gold stars bequeathed by the former Soviet Union offers a unique angle on rose-tinted history. Many of these, like the Defense of Leningrad medal, were undoubtedly well-earned. Some of the more unusual categories include the Medal for Drowning Person Rescue and the Medal for Development of Virgin Lands. Lucky recipients of the uber-prestigious Hero of the Soviet Union medal also enjoyed a 50 percent reduction in rent, an additional 15 square meters in living space, a yearly round-trip first class ticket, and a free bus pass for life. Thanks, Motherland!
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