Order of the Fatherland

The Order of the Fatherland has three classes:

• the Order of the Fatherland 1^st Class;
• the Order of the Fatherland 2^nd Class;
• the Order of the Fatherland 3^rd Class.

The Order of the Fatherland 1^st Class is the highest award.

The Order of the Fatherland 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Class are awarded sequentially in recognition of:

• excellent results in the manufacturing, scientific, social and cultural, charity and other activities aimed at promoting wellbeing of people and strengthening the power of the state;
• gallantry and bravery displayed while protecting the Fatherland and its state interests, enforcing the law and public order;
• significant contribution to the development of economic, scientific and cultural ties between the Republic of Belarus and other countries.

The Order of the Fatherland is pinned to the left side of the chest and if there are other orders (except for the Order of Mother), it shall be placed before them in the order of seniority of classes.