Георгиевская слава России

The history of the most famous and honorable military order of pre-revolutionary and modern Russia is revealed in the pages of the book. Neither a high family, nor previous merits, nor wounds received in battle are accepted in respect when awarded the Order of St. George for military exploits, it is awarded only to those who not only fulfilled their duty in everything according to oath, honor and duty, but beyond this marked himself for the benefit and glory of Russian weapons with a special distinction ... "- read the Statute of the order.
After 1917, the order was canceled, but during the Great Patriotic War, the ribbon of the "George" colors of the Order of Glory reminded of the glorious award. Since 2000 , according to historical tradition, the Order of St. George the Victorious was returned the status of the second most important order award of the Russian Federation.
Who and for what feats was awarded "our George", says the famous military historian A.V. Shishov.