(11 February 2005) USSR State Prize – for the development of methods of cargo handling on fast ice in Yamal Order of Polar Star (Yakutia, 25 November 2002) Order of St. Mashtots (Armenia, 17 September 2008) – in connection with the 17th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia Commander of the Order of Bernardo O'Higgins (Chile, 2006) Order of Friendship (South Ossetia), (19 June 2009) – for his great contribution to strengthening friendship and cooperation between peoples, actively promote the development of democracy and parliamentarianism in the Republic of South Ossetia and to provide practical assistance to its citizens in the implementation of voting rights Chevalier Legion of Honour (France, 2010) Medal of Anania Shirakatsi (Armenia, 31 October 2000) – for his contribution to the strengthening and development of Armenian-Russian friendship Order of St. Prince Daniil Moskovsky, 2nd class (Russian Orthodox Church, 2009) – in consideration of the works, for their active participation in the development of church life and in connection with the 70th anniversary of the birth Medal "Symbol of Science" (2007) Chilingarov is the author of more than 50 scientific publications. He was elected into all the State Dumas and served as Deputy Chairman of the Third State Duma. References External links Biography of Chilingarov 1939 births Living people Chevaliers of the Légion d'honneur Corresponding Members of the Russian Academy of Sciences Heroes of the Russian Federation Heroes of the Soviet Union Russian geographers Members of the Federation Council of Russia (after 2000) Scientists from Saint Petersburg Recipients of the Order of Friendship (South Ossetia) Recipients of the Order of Lenin Recipients of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class Russian and Soviet polar explorers Russian people of Armenian descent Soviet Armenians Recipients of the USSR State Prize Recipients of the Order of Naval Merit (Russia) Recipients of the Medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR" Commandeurs of the Légion d'honneur 21st-century Russian politicians First convocation members of the State Duma (Russian Federation) Second convocation members of the State Duma (Russian Federation) Third convocation members of the State Duma (Russian Federation) Fourth convocation members of the State Duma (Russian Federation) Fifth convocation members of the State Duma (Russian Federation) Seventh convocation members of the State Duma (Russian Federation) Eighth convocation members of the State Duma (Russian Federation)