Award Order of the October Revolution The insignia of the Order of the October Revolution Type Single-grade order Awarded for "Services furthering communism or the state, or in enhancing the defences of the Soviet Union" Presented by the Soviet Union Eligibility Soviet and foreign citizens and institutions, including military units and administrative areas Status No longer awarded Established October 31, 1967 First awarded November 4, 1967 Last awarded December 21, 1991 Total 106,462 Ribbon of the Order of the October Revolution Precedence Next (higher) Order of Lenin Next (lower) Order of the Red Banner