As a Soviet award, medal existed until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. However, after the adoption of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Federation on 2 March 1992 № 2424-1 "On state awards of the Russian Federation", the medal has been revived as an award of the RSFSR again. The Russian Medals inscription "USSR" on the back is missing. According to the magazine "The medal was only awarded 408 mall, including a posthumous award. Decrees Open 212 people (all 1994) excellent. RR
