Order of Nakhimov
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.jpg) The Order of Nakhimov |
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Awarded by  Russian Federation |
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| Type | Single grade order |
| Eligibility | Naval officers |
| Awarded for | Outstanding military leadership |
| Status | Active |
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| Established | September 7, 2010 |
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| Next (higher) | Order of Kutuzov |
| Next (lower) | Order of Courage |
 Ribbon of the Order of Nakhimov |
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The Order of Nakhimov[1] (Russian: Орден Нахимова pronounced Orden Nakimova) is a military decoration of the Russian Federation named after Russian admiral Pavel Nakhimov (1802 - 1855).
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[edit] Modern Award
The present Order was modified to its current design and award criteria by Presidential Decree 1099 of September 7, 2010.[2]
It is awarded to officers of the Navy: for success in planning and conducting naval operations of combat formations (troops of naval infantry), which resulted in successfully repelling an enemy offensive by inflicting heavy losses; for having skilfully organized and conducted the operations of naval combat formations (troops) in cooperation with other services of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, which resulted in the defeat of superior enemy forces; for having skilfully organized and conducted a counter attack which resulted in the defeat of an enemy amphibious assault; for success in leadership of landings, for the successful execution of combat missions, displaying personal courage leading to the defeat of the units of the enemy fleet, for destroying it shore facilities, for disruption of enemy communications.
It may also be awarded to military units that participated in successful naval operations and to foreign citizens - soldiers of allied forces from among the officers who took part along with soldiers of the Russian Federation in organizing and conducting successful joint operation of allied troops (forces).
[edit] History
The Soviet Order of Nakhimov was one of the highest naval awards in the former USSR along with the order of Ushakov. Established on March 3, 1944, it had two classes, both of them featured anchors at the ends of the arms of a five pointed star. It was awarded to naval officers for outstanding planning and execution of operations.
The Order first class was awarded 82 times, including twice to naval units, such as the 1st torpedo-boat brigade of Sevastopol and the 1st Red Banner torpedo-boat brigade of the Baltic Fleet. The Order second class was awarded 469 times, including twice to naval units.
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