Hero of the Soviet Union
| Hero of the Soviet Union | |
|---|---|
 Gold Star Medal of 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 | 12,775 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (lower) | Order of Lenin |
| Related | Hero of the Russian Federation |
The Hero of the Soviet Union was a medal awarded to members of the Soviet Union Red Army during World War II for men who drastically changed the outcome of a battle. 12,775 were awarded.
