Soviet Russian Medal \"For the Development of Virgin Lands\" USSR 1956 For Sale

Soviet Russian Medal \"For the Development of Virgin Lands\", USSR 1956. Material: metals, brass, stainless steel, textile. See the photo for dimensions (ruler in centimeters). The condition is original, worn, old, there are traces of time, storage, use, dirt, corrosion, abrasions, scratches, deformations and other defects, see the photos and videos for more details.
The Medal \"For the Development of Virgin Lands\" is a medal and state award of the USSR. It was introduced by the decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on October 20, 1956.The medal \"For the Development of Virgin Lands\" was awarded to collective farmers, workers of state farms, machine and tractor stations, construction and other organizations, party, Soviet, trade union and Komsomol workers for outstanding work in the development of virgin and fallow lands in the regions of Kazakhstan, Siberia, the Caucasus, and the Urals.
One of the interesting facts about this medal: The Medal \"For the Development of Virgin Lands\" was the first Soviet award received by Yuri Gagarin.This fact gave rise to a remarkable tradition. Later, the medal \"For the Development of Virgin Lands\" was awarded to many Soviet cosmonauts immediately upon their return to Earth.Soviet original medal, for a collection awards from the USSR era.Please note that the medal bar is made of stainless steel, which increases the award\'s value for collection.