Hero of the Russian Federation

Hero of the Russian Federation (ru: Герой Российской Федерации, Geroy Rossiyskoy Federatsii) is a Russian decoration and the highest honorary title that can be bestowed on a citizen by the Russian Federation. The President of the Russian Federation is the main conferring authority of the medal, which is bestowed on those committing actions or deeds that involve conspicuous bravery while in the service of the state. Several artists, politicians, economists and athletes have also been awarded the title.

Creation
The constitution states that the title can be awarded to a person who performs a heroic deed in the service of the state and the people and thus can be received by both civilian and military personnel. The title can also be awarded posthumously if the heroic act costs the recipient his or her life.

Display
When the medal is worn in public, it is worn on the left side of the suit jacket above all other medals and decorations of Russia and the Soviet Union. The medal is always worn in full, so there is no ribbon bar that can be worn in place of it.