Russia (Soviet Union): 'Commemorative Medal for the 250th Anniversary of Leningrad '(instituted 1957)

The Medal 'In Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Leningrad' was awarded to: workers, technicians and employees of industrial enterprises, transportation and urban development of Leningrad; to people working in science, technology, the arts, literature, education and health; to employees of state institutions, party, trade unions, Komsomol and other public organizations; who distinguished themselves in working in the reconstruction of the city and ensured the development of its own labour in industry, transportation, urban development, and in academic and cultural institutions; to soldiers and pensioners, to war or labour related invalids; to housewives who took an active part in the improvement of the city and in the work of schools and childcare facilities. Award was conditional to having resided in the city of Leningrad or its suburbs for a minimum of 5 years

The Medal 'In Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Leningrad' was awarded on behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR by the Executive Committee of the Council of People's Deputies of the City of Leningrad

It was worn on the left side of the chest and in the presence of other orders and medals of the USSR, immediately after the 'Medal 'In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow.' When worn in the presence of Orders or medals of the Russian Federation, the latter have precedence

Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting plate that retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings on the reverse

Enamel all intact

Condition: About GVF

Code: 22569