Soviet Archives - Collection of Government Documents on Workers

From the Collection of enactment and decrees of the government for 1921, Administration of the Council of People's Commissars of the USSR

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About the Order of the Red Banner of Labor. ( S. U. 1‐7 ).

Article No. 7

About the Order of the Red Banner of Labor.

In connection with the end of the most important military operations, the beginning of the partial demobilization of the army and the possibility of concentrating the main assets of the Republic on solving economic problems, the 8th Congress of Soviets calls on all working people RSF.S.R. to the exertion of their will, their skills and their forces to improve industry, transport and the organization of agriculture.

In order to distinguish those groups of workers and individual citizens who have shown special dedication, initiative, diligence and organization in solving economic problems before the entire Republic of Soviets, the 8th Congress of Soviets decides to establish the ʺOrder of the Red Banner of Laborʺ and its sign.

The All‐Russian Central Executive Committee is invited to establish the form of the ʺOrder of the Red Banner of Laborʺ and its sign, as well as determine the conditions for their award.

Cancellation of payments for the use of mail, telegraph, telephone and radiotelegraph. ( Izv. No. 3, S. U. 2‐20 ).