Hero of the Donetsk People's Republic

The title Hero of the Donetsk People's Republic is a state award of the breakaway Donetsk People's Republic. It is the highest award of the DPR.

History
It was established on October 3, 2014. The title is awarded by the Head of the Donetsk People's Republic and the Presidium of the Council of Ministers.

Notable recipients

 * Vladimir Kononov (Donetsk People's Republic) - Minister of Defense of the DPR
 * Joseph Kobzon - Russian Actor
 * Alexander Zakharchenko - Head of the DPR
 * Arsen Pavlov
 * Mikhail Tolstykh
 * Akhra Avidzba