Hero of the Soviet Union

The title Hero of the Soviet Union (romanized: Geroy Sovietskogo Soyuza) was the highest distinction in the Soviet Union, awarded together with the Order of Lenin personally or collectively for heroic feats in service to the Soviet state and society.

Gold star medal of the Hero of the Soviet Union

Type: Highest degree of distinction

Awarded for: Heroic feats in service to the Soviet state and society

Presented by: Soviet Union

Eligibility: Soviet and foreign citizens

Status: No longer awarded

Established: 16 April 1934

First awarded: 20 April 1934

Last awarded: 24 December 1991

Total: 12,777