English: Award of the Federal Security Service (FSB). Instituted on 4 October 2001. Awarded to military and Federal Security Forces for participation in or support of counter-terrorist operations. For the faithful execution of their duties while in the area of counter-terrorist operations in the territory of the North Caucasus region for a period of not less than seven months; regardless of the amount of time of personal involvement in counter-terrorism operations if Meritorious in the operations. The Director of the Federal Security Service may award the Medal to other citizens who actively assisted the authorities in the conduct of counter-terrorist operations.