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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

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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

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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

On the first day of August, the professional holiday of one of the most important state structures is celebrated - the Day of the formation of the Special Communications Service. Employees of this organization carry out the transportation of important correspondence, cash and other special goods, thereby ensuring the correct

On June 20, specialists of the mine and torpedo service of the Russian Navy celebrate their professional holiday. A professional holiday in their honor was established by order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy in 1996. The day of the first successful use of sea mines was chosen as the date for it. Passed since then

The Russian Armed Forces in mid-July 2018 held regular exercises of the airborne troops. These paratrooper exercises have become one of the largest in Russia over the past 20 years. To conduct exercises, three aviation regiments deployed in Pskov, Orenburg and Rostov

August in Russia traditionally opens with a series of military holidays. The first of these is the Day of the Rear Services of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. This holiday is celebrated annually on 1 August. Home Front Day is a professional holiday for all military personnel, as well as civilian personnel of the armed forces with

One of the most, so to speak, recognizable military holidays of the Russian army calendar is the Day of the Border Guard. Recognizable by the green of the caps of those who in their years stood or continue to stand today guarding the borders of the Fatherland in the literal sense of the word: from the Southern Kuriles to the westernmost

On August 2, the Day of the Airborne Forces is traditionally celebrated throughout Russia. The birthday of the Airborne Forces is considered August 2, 1930. On this day, near Voronezh, during the exercises of the Moscow Military District, for the first time, a parachute landing of an entire unit of 12 people was carried out

Four years have passed since the moment Crimea became part of Russia again. During this time, a fairly large self-sufficient grouping of troops was created on the territory of the peninsula. And although Crimea is primarily a fleet, the interspecific group created here is strong in all its components

On May 21, Russia celebrates the Day of the Military Translator. This date was not chosen by chance. On May 21, 1929, 89 years ago, Deputy People's Commissar for Military and Naval Affairs and Chairman of the Revolutionary Military Council of the USSR Joseph Unshlikht signed an order "On establishing the rank for the commanding staff of the Red Army

The end of May is rich in military holidays, immediately after the Day of the Border Guard, which is celebrated in our country on May 28, the Day of the Military Motorist is celebrated in Russia. This holiday is celebrated annually on May 29. At the same time, the holiday is relatively young, in Russia it was established by order of the minister

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