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2025-06-01 06:06

It is no secret that for many Soviet officers it was very prestigious to own a captured pistol. Most often, German short-barreled weapons could be at the disposal of the infantry commanders of the platoon-battalion level and the military personnel of the reconnaissance units. That is, those who

2025-06-01 06:06

A rare photo - two identical Russian warships of non-Soviet construction together. But that should stop being rare. Photo: defenceimagery.mod.uk Having decided on the principles that should underlie the sane shipbuilding policy of Russia, you need to subject them at least

2025-06-01 06:06

The High-Precision Complexes holding (part of the Rostec state corporation) was formed in 2009. Judging by the brand's popularity in Russia and abroad, the consolidation of the scientific and technical potential of specialized enterprises was successful. Not every integrated structure can boast

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About spilled blood - as a general to a general In February 2021, shortly before the next anniversary of the armed conflict on Damansky Island, a very lengthy and, to put it mildly, somewhat strange material was published in Nezavisimaya Gazeta. It was a big interview with a retired major general

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In the minds of the majority of Europeans, and even the citizens of Russia, the expanses of Southern Siberia, Altai, Mongolia, Northern and Central China have always been an area of settlement for the peoples of the Mongoloid race, but this is far from the case. Already in 3000 BC, Southern Siberia was inhabited by the clans of the Indo-European

May 13 is the Day of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy. This holiday was established 22 years ago, on July 15, 1996, in accordance with the order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy "On the introduction of annual holidays and professional days in the specialty." In the current political situation on

Thank you for the World Cup, the anniversary was not only modest - the most modest. But, as they say, since each is his own, then we will rejoice accordingly. Someone won victories on the football fields, but we will fast forward to 75 years ago, in the hot year 1943. In general, the path of each military unit is sometimes

On the one hand, we are constantly talking about the fact that the number of lawyers in our country trained by these or those universities is prohibitive. This is true: tens of thousands of graduates who are clearly oversaturated the labor market. On the other hand, how many of these tens of thousands

Traditionally, on the second Sunday of April, the Russian Armed Forces celebrate the holiday of the Air Defense Forces (air defense). In 2018, the holiday fell on April 8 and coincided with the Resurrection of Christ. Officially, in our country, the day of the air defense forces has been celebrated since Soviet times. On the army calendar

On May 7, Russia celebrates the Day of the Creation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. This date was not chosen by chance. 26 years ago, on May 7, 1992, President Boris Yeltsin signed an order on organizational measures to create the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. This decision became

On April 8, Russia celebrates the Day of Workers of Military Commissariats. Every Russian man has come across these people in his life, and the defense capability and security of the Russian state directly depends on the results of their work. The date of April 8 as a professional holiday was

The modernization of the Russian Armed Forces continues. Particular attention is paid to the airborne troops. As part of the "winged guard" new structures and formations appear, as well as purchases of the latest weapons and equipment are carried out. In recent years, the military department has done a lot to

The Navigation Service of the Air Force (VKS) of Russia today, on March 24, celebrates its 102nd birthday. On this day, at the height of the First World War (March 24, 1916), on the basis of the order of the Chief of Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief (at that time - General of Infantry Mikhail Vasilyevich Alekseev)

For most men, whether they are Russians or citizens of the former Soviet republics, the word "army" evokes a slightly sad smile and warmth in the heart. Army friends, some funny incidents, the difficulties of army life, which were overcome with youthful enthusiasm, immediately come to mind. Or, as an option

On February 27, the country celebrates the Day of the Special Operations Forces of Russia. This is a young holiday. It was established only three years ago (by decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 103 of February 26, 2015). The holiday is young, because the Special Operations Forces themselves have not existed for so long. Their formation began in 2009

Every year on February 18, our country celebrates the Day of the Food and Clothing Service of the Russian Armed Forces. It is celebrated by all servicemen and specialists related to this service, which is part of the Logistics System of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. This service is of the greatest importance both in peaceful and

Every year on February 17, our country celebrates the Day of the Fuel Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, or simply the Day of the Fuel Service. Founded in 1936, this service has since gone through a serious path of development, on which a huge number of serious trials fell, the main of which

We often talk and write about the old, Soviet army. We speak in excellent tones. Many of the veterans of the army remember how and what we trained soldiers. And they cooked mostly well. The soldiers more than once or twice in the post-war period showed not just courage, but heroism, dedication, readiness

Five days ago, in the "Military Technologies" section of the Free Press news and information-analytical resource (svpressa.ru), an interesting and highly thought-out article from a technical point of view was published under the title "Feature of the Russian" Kitchen ": cruisers and destroyers of the US Navy will go on

The formation of a professional mobilization reserve is beginning in Russia. The "partisans" who signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense will receive wages and a number of compensations, but at the same time they will be required to attend special classes every month and undergo military training annually. When

On January 21, military personnel and employees of the engineering troops celebrate their professional holiday. Engineering troops are a branch of the armed forces (special troops) of the RF Armed Forces, which are intended for engineering support: equipping the territory of military (combat) operations, escorting troops in an offensive

In connection with the progress in the field of weapons, obsolete models are replaced with newer and more advanced systems over time. However, in some cases, older products may be of interest in the context of solving special problems. According to the latest reports in the domestic press, enough

Every year on January 25, our country celebrates a professional holiday - the Day of the Navigator of the Russian Navy. This is a professional holiday for all Russian military personnel, whose activities are directly related to the laying of the course of ships, vessels and aviation of the Russian Navy, as well as

On February 8, Russia celebrates the Day of the Military Topographer - a professional holiday of military and civil servants, without whom it is difficult to imagine a full-fledged conduct of hostilities, reconnaissance, and command and control of troops. Surveyors and topographers are called "the eyes of the army." Their service is less dangerous than

The shelling of "Khmeimim" became the most significant news of the first days of the year. Although the information about the destroyed Su-24 and Su-35 was not confirmed, many experts have already spoken out about the unwillingness of the Russian army to defend the air base. One of the most common complaints was the lack of special