The city of military glory - how many are there in Russia?

The heroism of the people who survived the Great Patriotic War and was able to defend their homeland, there is no limit. People fought for their country, perished for it. And this led to a logical result. In this review, we will talk about the protection of which cities people have made an invaluable contribution to the Victory.

What is hidden under such an honorable title?

Cities of military glory of Russia. This honorary badge began to be appropriated comparatively recently. He was given separate cities for the fortitude, courage and courage that were shown by their defenders in the struggle for freedom and independence.

The situation, in which the conditions and procedure for appropriating enough honorary title were formed, was approved in December 2006 by the president of the country.

The necessary conditions

In the city, which was awarded the title of "City of Military Glory":

1. There is installation of stele, which shows the emblem of the appropriate place along with the text of the decree on conferring the rank.

2. Various events and festive volleys are held on such days as February 23, May 9 and Day of the City.

All these requirements must be fulfilled without fail by those cities with which such an honorable title was received.

A bit of history

For the first time the title "City of Military Glory" was awarded to Kursk, Orel, Belgorod. Certificates were handed directly to the heads of administrations. There was it in 2007, namely on May, 7th.

After a while, namely on November 7, a new order was read out by the president, in which it was said about awarding the title "City of Military Glory" to several other places. In the Catherine Hall, the necessary certificates were handed to the mayors. We are talking about such cities as Vladikavkaz, Yelnya, Yelets, Malgobek and Rzhev.

Two years later, in early September, the first commemorative stela was opened. It was appropriately named "City of Military Glory". The opening took place in the city of Dmitrov in the Moscow region.

In 2010, on 25 March, decrees were signed to award honorary titles to such cities as Volokolamsk, Nalchik, Bryansk, Rostov-on-Don, and Vyborg. After some time, namely on November 4, this title was received by Vladivostok, Tikhvin, Tver.

A year later, on May 5, the honorary title already received such cities as Stary Oskol, Kolpino, Anapa. Presentation of letters to the heads of administrations occurred only on June 22 of the same year. After several months, namely on November 3, honorary titles were awarded to such cities as Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Taganrog, Lomonosov, and Kovrov. All necessary documentation was given to the mayors on February 23, 2012.

On May 7, 2012, the list of "City of Military Glory" was supplemented by Maloyaroslavets and Mozhaisk. The corresponding decree was signed by the president. November 3 of the same year the title was received and Khabarovsk. After that, no city has received such high recognition yet. The list has not been updated since 2012.

Which cities got the honorary title?

How many cities of military glory are there at the moment? There are not so many of them. A total of 40 settlements were awarded such an honorable award. And they should be listed so that people know what a feat they did in the war years.

The complete list is as follows:

1. Belgorod. The opening of the stele occurred in July 2013.

2. Kursk. The monument to the great feat was opened in late April 2010.

3. The eagle. The stela was erected in May 2010.

4. Vladikavkaz. The stela was opened in late October 2009.

5. Malgobek. The memorial building was opened in May 2010.

6. Rzhev. The opening of the stele occurred in May 2010

7. Yelnya. The monument was opened on August 30, 2010.

8. Yelets. The stela was opened in May 2010.

9. Voronezh. Memorial construction was under construction until May 2010.

10. The meadow. The opening of the monument of valor and heroism of soldiers occurred in May 2010.

11. The polar. The stela was opened in 2010, in October.

12. Rostov-on-Don. The monument was erected in May 2010.

13. Tuapse. The monument was opened in May 2012.

14. The Great Luke. The commemorative stele was opened in July 2010.

15. Great Novgorod. The monument was opened in May 2010.

16. Dmitrov. The stela was erected in September 2009.

17. Vyazma. The opening of the stele occurred in 2011.

18. Kronstadt. The stela has not yet been erected.

19. Naro-Fominsk. Stela was opened in May 2010.

20. Pskov. The monument was opened in July 2010.

21. Kozelsk. The monument was opened in July 2010.

22. Arkhangelsk. The opening of the stele took place at the end of August 2011.

23. Volokolamsk. The stela was opened in 2013.

24. Bryansk. The opening of the commemorative symbol took place at the end of June in 2010.

25. Nalchik. The stela is not yet open.

26. Vyborg. The opening of the monument took place in 2011.

27. Kalach-na-Donu. Memorial symbol is not yet available.

28. Vladivostok. In early September, in 2012, the stele was opened.

29. Tikhvin. The opening of the stele occurred in December 2011.

30. Tver. Stela originated in December 2011

31. In Anapa the monument was opened in May 2013.

32. Kolpino. A commemorative construction has not yet been built.

33. The Old Oskol. The commemorative construction was opened in September 2011.

34. Carpet. The date of opening the stele after receiving the title of city of military glory - 2014.

35. Lomonosov. The opening of a commemorative construction has not yet happened.

36. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. At the moment, there is a construction of a stele.

37. Taganrog. The creation of a commemorative stele has not yet been completed.

38. Maloyaroslavets. The monument was opened in 2013.

39. Mozhaisk. A commemorative construction is not yet built.

40. Khabarovsk. The stela should be erected before the end of 2014.

Perhaps the list will be updated

On this list of cities that received the title, is over. Perhaps in the near future it will be updated with new names, since it can not be said that during the war there were such cities whose residents did not show courage, trying to stop the danger that is coming to their homeland.

The symbol of the city of military glory

The stela was approved by the Organizing Committee under the name "Victory". This happened after summing up the results of the All-Russian competition. Under the memorable stela is meant the column, which is crowned with the emblem of the Russian Federation. It is installed on the corresponding pedestal, on the front side of which is located the text of the decree on the appointment of an honorary title.

In the corners of the square there are special bas-reliefs depicting certain events that served as a reason for obtaining the title.

Opening of the complex

In 2010, there was an opening of an architectural ensemble called "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier". This happened after all the necessary restoration work. The complex is located in the Alexander Garden near the Moscow Kremlin. The structure includes a stele, on which the names of all cities with an honorary title are marked.

Heroic cities can now enter the collection

More recently, they began to issue coins with emblems of those cities whose inhabitants showed special heroism and steadfastness in the fight against the enemy. The nominal value is 10 rubles. Cities of military glory can now enter into one large collection. To do this, you just need to collect all the coins. And, most likely, there will be a lot of people wishing to collect such a collection.

Conclusion

In this review, those cities that were awarded the highest rank - "Cities of Military Glory" were listed. Their inhabitants died, trying to stop the invasion of enemy forces. They stopped the advance of the enemy for precious hours, days, weeks and months. They did everything to bring the Victory closer. And they succeeded.