Dr. Evil with Austin (along with Basil Exposition and Number 2), and is angered that Austin won the "International Man of Mystery" award, while he, the academy's best student, was overlooked. In the first film, Dr. Evil is an internationally known criminal genius cryogenically frozen in 1967 and reawakened in 1997. Like Austin Powers, he faces challenges in acclimating to the new period (although he has his staff, who remained behind, to help him). He often places his little finger near his mouth, especially when excited or to emphasize a statement. Although expanded upon, this signature move may have been taken from
Hero (title) (12) cities and one fortress for outstanding heroism during the Eastern Front (1941–1945). The twelve Soviet cities awarded the title "Hero-City" are The one fortress awarded the title "Hero-Fortress" is Brest. Each was awarded a Gold Star Medal to attach to its banner, and is allowed to the image of the medal on its coat of arms. Repeat awards of the titles "Hero of the Soviet Union" and "Hero of Socialist Labor" were allowed until the practice was abolished during perestroika. Afterwards, each title could be awarded to a recipient only once in their lifetime. Several nations with communist governments