Why did Shoigu get 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, and not D. A. Medvedev, as president a few years ago. However, the ex-Minister for Emergency Situations never set a goal to become the first person in the state. So, why did Shoigu receive the Hero of Russia? We will try to give an answer to this question in this article.
Why did Shoigu get the Hero of Russia?
S. K. Shoigu has many government and interstate awards. However, the Golden Star of the Hero of Russia plays a key role among them. Many missed this moment and do not know when Shoigu became the Hero of Russia, much less why. Some people incorrectly think about the military operation in Syria, others - about 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 departments in the world. This isproven by numerous operations both inside and outside the country.
However, he didn't get the Hero star for that. So why did Shoigu get the Hero of Russia? When did this happen?
He received the honorary title on September 20, 1999 for courage in the performance of his duty in eliminating the consequences associated with the destructive actions of bandits in the territory of the Chechen Republic, the Republic of Ingushetia and Dagestan.
Alternative viewpoint
Some believe that Shoigu deserved the title of Hero of Russia earlier, back in the days of Boris Yeltsin's rise to the top of power. During the troubled events of October 3-4, 1993, today's Minister of Defense could gather many armed people under his banner. It was they who, 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, it is difficult to overestimate the merits of Sergei Kuzhugetovich: this man did a lot for the development of modern society. In addition to the Hero of Russia, he has many other awards.
Education
S. K. Shoigu has a diploma of higher education from the Krasnoyarsk Polytechnic Institute. He even completed a dissertation on a topic related to emergency prevention.
Family
Wife - Irina, President of the Expo-EM company, which specializes in businesstourism. The main clients of the company are high-ranking officials from various departments, including the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
Father - Kuzhuget (1921-2010), worked all his life in Soviet party circles. He was the secretary of the Tuva regional committee of the CPSU. He retired as 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 Sergei Shoigu.
State awards
In addition to the title of Hero of Russia, Shoigu was awarded the following state orders:
- Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" III degree - for merits in strengthening civil defense, eliminating natural disasters and catastrophes. The order was received in 2005. 5 years later, in 2010, Shoigu received the same order, but already of the second degree for services to the Fatherland.
- Order "For Personal Courage", Honor.
In addition to orders, Shoigu was awarded various state medals:
- "To the 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 foreign orders and medals:
- Danaker Order and Dank Medal from Kyrgyzstan.
- "For Mercy, Salvation and Help" - the highest award of the Order of M alta.
Besides them, S. Shoigu was awarded many intradepartmental and regional commemorativemedals.
How Shoigu made a name for himself
Until 1991, few people 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 supported B. N. Yeltsin. He was already an influential person then, because by this time the corps headed by him had been reorganized into a more solid structure - the RSFSR State Committee for Emergency Situations. In his hands were powerful civil defense forces, armed detachments, and equipment. In addition, well-being in the event of a military conflict between the warring parties depended on his decision. For supporting B. N. Yeltsin, Shoigu was awarded the medal "Defender of Free Russia". Since that time, his authority has only increased.
S. K. Shoigu chose the right tactics: 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 is one of the few who throughout his life goes up the career ladder on the political Olympus of Russia.
