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City in Rostov Oblast, Russia Taganrog Таганрог City [1] Aerial view of the port of Taganrog (2006) Flag Coat of arms Anthem: Anthem of Taganrog [2] Location of Taganrog Taganrog Location of Taganrog Show map of Russia Taganrog Taganrog (Rostov Oblast) Show map of Rostov Oblast Coordinates: 47°13′N 38°55′E  /  47.217°N 38.917°E  / 47.217; 38.917 Coordinates: 47°13′N 38°55′E  /  47.217°N 38.917°E  / 47.217; 38.917 Country Russia Federal subject Rostov Oblast [1] Founded September 12, 1698 [3] City status since 1775 [4] Government  • Body City Duma [5]  • Head [5] Andrey Lisitsky [6] Area [7]  • Total 80 km 2 (30 sq mi) Elevation 30 m (100 ft) Population (2010 Census) [8]  • Total 257,681  • Estimate  (2018) [9] 249,848 ( -3% )  • Rank 72nd in 2010  • Density 3,200/km 2 (8,300/sq mi) Administrative status  •  Subordinated to Taganrog Urban Okrug [1] ...

Highest award of the USSR awarded to Soviet citizens and foreigners for heroic acts Hero of the Soviet Union Gold star medal of the Hero of the Soviet Union Awarded by the   Soviet Union Type Honorary title Eligibility Soviet and foreign citizens Awarded for Heroic feats in service to the Soviet state and society Status No longer awarded Statistics Established April 16, 1934 First awarded April 20, 1934 Last awarded December 24, 1991 Total awarded 12,777 Precedence Next (lower) Order of Lenin Related Hero of the Russian Federation The title Hero of the Soviet Union (Russian: Герой Советского Союза , translit.  Geroy Sovietskogo Soyuza ) was the highest distinction in the Soviet Union, awarded personally or collectively for heroic feats in service to the Soviet state and society. [1] Contents 1 Overview 1.1 Privileges 2 History 3 Heraldry 4 Philately 5 Notable recipients 5.1 Single award 5.2 T...