Russia’s Civic Chamber Warns of Fake Veterans Wearing Unofficial Medals

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•The Civic Chamber of Russia publicly identified cases of people wearing unofficial war medals.
•These individuals are falsely claiming veteran status by displaying such medals.
•The warning was issued on May 28, 2026.
•Unofficial medals are not recognized by the Russian government or military authorities.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Russian authorities increase verification of veteran status and medal authenticity then public trust in official veteran honors may improve, benefiting genuine veterans and reducing fraudulent claims.

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🌍Russian Federation

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🏛Civic Chamber of Russia

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REGIONALMeduza (EN)Russia’s Civic Chamber warns of ‘fake veterans’ wearing unofficial war medals

Russia’s Civic Chamber has issued a warning about individuals falsely presenting themselves as war veterans by wearing unofficial medals. This raises concerns about the integrity of veteran recognition and the potential for misleading the public about military service. The issue affects public trust in official veteran honors and could complicate efforts to honor genuine veterans.