Hero of the Socialist Republic of Romania

The title Hero of the Socialist Republic of Romania (Romanian: Erou al Republicii Socialiste România) was the highest distinction in the Socialist Republic of Romania.[1] It was modeled on the Soviet Union's highest award, the Hero of the Soviet Union title. It was first awarded in 1971 and was awarded for service to the implementation of domestic and foreign policy.[2]

Hero of the Socialist Republic of Romania
Gold Star Medal of the Hero of the Socialist Republic of Romania
TypeHonorary title
Awarded forService to Romania and Society
Presented bythe  Socialist Republic of Romania
EligibilityRomanian and foreign citizens
First awarded1971
Last awarded1989
RelatedHero of the Soviet Union

List of recipients (Partial List)

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References

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  1. ^ "The highest degree of distinction established". Archived from the original on 2017-04-06. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
  2. ^ "is awarded for special merits for the implementation of domestic and foreign policy".