ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Awards and decorations of the Soviet Union

Okay, kiddo! Imagine you go to school and you do a very good job on your schoolwork. Your teacher might give you a gold star or a sticker to show that they are proud of you.

In the Soviet Union, they had a special way of giving gold stars to people who did really great things for the country. These gold stars were called "Hero of the Soviet Union" medals. They were given to soldiers who were very brave in battle, pilots who flew important missions, and even regular people who did something really amazing to help their community.

There were also other medals and badges for different things, like the Order of Lenin, which was for people who did really important work for the government. There were medals for being a good worker, for being a great athlete, and even for being a good student!

These medals were very special and important to the people who received them. It showed that they were doing something great for their country and that their hard work was appreciated. People were proud to wear their medals and show them off to others.