State honors of the Russian Federation are the highest form of official recognition given to individuals for service to the nation in the fields of defense, state-building, economics, science, culture, art, education, health care, public safety, rights advocacy and charity.
The state honors of the Russian Federation include the title of Hero of the Russian Federation, as well as orders, medals, emblems and honorary titles.
New state honors and awards are instituted by the President, who also presents these honors to the recipients.
The President has established a Commission for State Honors, which works on a voluntary basis, to objectively assess potential recipients.