| Hero of Tajikistan | |
| Presenter: |  Tajikistan |
| Type: | Award |
| Eligibility: | Tajik and foreign citizens |
| Awarded For: | Service to Tajikistan and Society |
| Firstawarded: | 16 December 1996 |
| Related: | Hero of Russia |
The title Hero of Tajikistan (Tajik: Қаҳрамони Тоҷикистон) is a state award of Tajikistan. It was first awarded in 1996 and was awarded for service to the implementation of domestic and foreign policy.[1] [2] [3]
Individuals who are awarded the title of Hero of Tajikistan are awarded a special distinctive "Golden Star", which is worn on a tape on the left side of the chest. People who are awarded the title receive a monthly 100% premium to their assigned pension. Recipients are also given:
With the consent of the heirs of deceased recipients, his awards and documents on the award can be transferred to state museums for storage and display. If the deceased recipient has no heirs, his/her awards and award documents are returned to the state.