Francysk Skaryna Medal

The Francysk Skaryna Medal (Belarusian: Медаль Францыска Скарыны) – is a state award in the Republic of Belarus.

[1] The Francysk Skaryna Medal is awarded to Belarusian and foreign citizens for outstanding professional achievements in the fields of science, education, and culture; for great personal contribution to the preservation and enrichment of the Belarusian cultural heritage.

On the obverse it featured a portrait relief of Francysk Skaryna and a raised inscription in Belarusian «Францыск Скарына» on the bottom.

The obverse features a golden portrait relief of Francysk Skaryna and an inscription in Belarusian «Францыск Скарына».

The ribbon center depicts the signet of Francysk Skaryna, and the bottom suspension bar is decorated with oak leaves.

The initial recipients of the medal were: Mikhail Aliaksandravich Tkachou, chief editor of the BSSR history publishing department of the Byelorussian Soviet Encyclopedia.

Postage Stamp Featuring the Previous Design of the Medal