The book in a fascinating and popular form tells about the emergence and formation of the award system in Russia, about the establishment of Russian orders and medals, their statutes and rules for wearing. The reader will get acquainted with the awards of outstanding Russian commanders A.V. Suvorov, M.I. Kutuzov, P.S. Nakhimov, learn about the awards of the heroes of the Patriotic War of 1812, about award traditions and about curious facts of Russian and international history. For historians, as well as a wide range of readers, lovers of Russian history.