The medal "For rescuing drowning" (Russian Медаль «За спасение утопающих") was awarded by the former Soviet Union, which on 16 February 1957 was donated by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR in one stage. By 1991, about 24,000 people have been awarded the medal. The renewal of the medal was the second Decided in March 1992. It is awarded again from this point of the Russian Federation. Between swimmers and the inscription "Drowning" there is another wave! RR