The bar is "secretly" removed: cash prizes of the Red Army became known
The Russian Ministry of Defense continues to publish archival documents that previously bore the "secret" stamp. This time, documents on material incentives for fighters of the Red Army during the Great Patriotic War got into the public domain.
The tradition of material reward of military prowess exists as long as humanity exists and this has never been considered shameful. Moreover, this incentive began to be applied in the armies of the world much earlier than the awarding of orders and medals.
According to the order of the People's Commissariat of Defense of the USSR, which was published in 1941, the gun commander and gunner who managed to set fire to an enemy tank received 500 rubles each, the remaining members of the calculation of 200 guns.
Individual courage and skill were valued much higher. The soldier who managed to destroy the tank alone was given an incentive in the amount of 1000 rubles.
The ability to restore and repair the combat was highly appreciated. machinery. So, for the repair of a heavy tank it was possible to get a premium from 350 to 800 rubles.
The pilots had the highest payouts for operations requiring high skill and enormous dedication. The crews of the bombing of Berlin received a reward of 2000 rubles.
The publication of materials was dedicated to the centenary of financialeconomic service of the Armed Forces of Russia, which falls on October 22.
The tradition of material reward of military prowess exists as long as humanity exists and this has never been considered shameful. Moreover, this incentive began to be applied in the armies of the world much earlier than the awarding of orders and medals.
According to the order of the People's Commissariat of Defense of the USSR, which was published in 1941, the gun commander and gunner who managed to set fire to an enemy tank received 500 rubles each, the remaining members of the calculation of 200 guns.
Individual courage and skill were valued much higher. The soldier who managed to destroy the tank alone was given an incentive in the amount of 1000 rubles.
The ability to restore and repair the combat was highly appreciated. machinery. So, for the repair of a heavy tank it was possible to get a premium from 350 to 800 rubles.
The pilots had the highest payouts for operations requiring high skill and enormous dedication. The crews of the bombing of Berlin received a reward of 2000 rubles.
The publication of materials was dedicated to the centenary of financialeconomic service of the Armed Forces of Russia, which falls on October 22.
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