Order of Prigorov

The Order of Pirogov (Russian: Орден Пирогова) is a state award of the Russian Federation. Established by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of June 19, 2020 No. 404 “On the establishment of the Order of Pirogov and the Medal of Luke of Crimea”. The award is named after the Russian surgeon, scientist and teacher Nikolay Pirogov (1810–1881), considered the founder of military field surgery, as well as surgery as a scientific discipline. The order is awarded to citizens of Russia for dedication in providing medical care in emergency situations, epidemics, military operations and other circumstances involving a risk to life, merits in the field of practical medical activities and highly effective organization of work on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of especially dangerous diseases, contributions in strengthening public health, preventing the occurrence and development of infectious and non-infectious diseases, as well as in other cases specified in the statute. In cases determined by the statute of the order, awards can be awarded to foreign citizens for providing medical care in complex clinical cases, treating especially dangerous diseases, active participation in the scientific activities of Russian medical organizations and other merits. The motto of the Order of Pirogov is “Mercy, duty, dedication.