TY JOUR TI The problems of awarding state awards of the USSR to employees of internal affairs bodies: a historical and legal analysis (1922–1991) KW history of law KW internal affairs bodies KW history of law KW internal affairs bodies KW USSR award system KW positive sanctions KW delegation of powers KW legal status of militia officers KW departmental awards KW jubilee medals JO Vestnik of the St. Petersburg University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia AU Elaev, A.A. PY 2026 IS PB SAINT-PETERSBURG UNIVERSITY OF THE MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION