Awards of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation

The Federal Security Service (FSB) of the Russian Federation is the main domestic security agency of the Russian Federation and the main successor agency of the Soviet KGB. Its main responsibilities are counter-intelligence, internal and border security, counter-terrorism, and surveillance. Along with other federal ministries and agencies, the FSB created its own departmental awards subordinate to the state awards. This is a detailed list of these awards.

Medals
The medals in the section below are placed in their correct order of precedence in accordance with the latest Order of the head of the FSB.

Border Guard Service of the FSB
On March 11, 2003 Russian president Vladimir Putin changed the status of the Border Guard Service from an independent service into a branch of the Federal Security Service.

Other sources

 * Border Guard Service of the FSB Official site in Russian
 * Internet Portal Russian Symbols In Russian
 * Russian Legal Library - Decrees and Regulations Consultant Plus In Russian
 * GARANT Legal Information Portal Latest Ministerial Orders - In Russian
 * GARANT Legal Information Portal Latest Ministerial Orders - In Russian