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The delights of officer life in modern Russia

The delights of officer life in modern Russia

An officer of modern Russia - who is he? Does he proudly wear his uniform or is he ashamed of it? The answer for many is obvious. Especially for the officers themselves and for their families. The sacred duty of every citizen is to defend the Motherland. Officers in the service of Russia fulfill this duty to the fullest. But about the state's duty to

Military enlistment offices hunt conscripts without regard to the law

Military enlistment offices hunt conscripts without regard to the law

December 14, early in the morning in the building of the Moscow State Conservatory. PI Tchaikovsky on Malaya Gruzinskaya Street, people in police uniforms staged a raid. Students were raised from their beds, then about 50 young people were sent under guard to the military enlistment office

Army reform is just a fire

Army reform is just a fire

A decision, unique for modern Russia, was recently made by the Lyubertsy garrison military court. Lieutenant Colonel Viktor Biront was reinstated in his post (on Wednesday he received an acquittal) and his fellow officers - the leadership of the base burned down in the Moscow region during the summer fires

Army at the sight of "reforms"

Army at the sight of "reforms"

The new look of the Russian army has already become the talk of the town. All sane people criticize him tirelessly. But Medvedev, Putin, Serdyukov and others stubbornly adhere to their line. Although any person who is more or less versed in military affairs understands that the results of this new appearance will be

The new military uniform will cost two to three times more than the old

The new military uniform will cost two to three times more than the old

In November, the authorities decided to calculate how much the new military uniform from Valentin Yudashkin, which the army had already tried on at two Victory parades, would cost the Russian army. Forecasts vary widely. So, the chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security Viktor Ozerov in the middle

Why is higher military education being killed in Russia?

Why is higher military education being killed in Russia?

This year ends the history of higher military education in Russia. At least in the form in which it existed until now, it will no longer exist. The Ministry of Defense has suspended enrollment in military universities for two years starting in the summer of 2010. This means actually closing

"We need to bring everything back together"

"We need to bring everything back together"

On Friday, the heads of the General Staffs of the CIS countries signed a number of agreements aimed at increasing interaction between the armies of the states. In particular, the creation of a joint communication and automation system was discussed

Service in the army will be - you will download

Service in the army will be - you will download

Literally the next day after the Address of the President of the Russian Federation, in which the head of state, among other things, said that servicemen should be engaged primarily in combat training, the Ministry of Defense reported on how it would look. According to the military department, from December 1 (on this day on

Are the people and the army one?

Are the people and the army one?

Today in one of the blogs I read about how the regiment was sold in 1992. At first, I just wrote a comment, and then I realized that this comment translates into a whole article. Many military personnel and military pensioners take offense at me for being harsh. However, by the nature of my work, I have to

Medvedev: "The lieutenant should receive 50 thousand"

Medvedev: "The lieutenant should receive 50 thousand"

Speaking yesterday before the participants of the gathering of the commanders of the formations of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, timed to coincide with the motorized rifle tactical exercises at the largest military training ground in Europe "Gorokhovetsky" in the Nizhny Novgorod region, President Dmitry Medvedev once again voiced his position on the main

Enough money

Enough money

To begin with, a couple of quotes: “In order for the regiment to be ready to perform tasks, it was necessary to carry out a large set of measures: to get personnel from military commissariats, equipment from the national economy, load ammunition on vehicles. And only a day later, the regiment was able to complete the tasks

Serdyukov announced the creation of a new combat strength of the army and navy

Serdyukov announced the creation of a new combat strength of the army and navy

The Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Anatoly Serdyukov at the visiting Board of the department, whose meeting was held on Thursday at the training ground of the Western Military District in the Nizhny Novgorod region, reported on the creation of a new combat strength of the army and navy and highly appreciated the work on the creation of four military districts, RIA reported

Defense Minister dotted the i

Defense Minister dotted the i

At the Ministry of Defense, the head of the military department met with representatives of the leading Russian media. The informational reason for it was the completion of the next stage of reforming the Armed Forces. But the conversation went beyond this topic and touched on all aspects of the life and activities of the army and

Serdyukov creates the army of Ancient Rome - the era of decline

Serdyukov creates the army of Ancient Rome - the era of decline

On the website of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, a draft decree of the President of the Russian Federation "On Amendments to the Regulations on the Procedure for Performing Military Service, approved by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 1237 of September 16, 1999" has been published. The project provides for the introduction of additions to

To go or not to go to the army? What will she give me?

To go or not to go to the army? What will she give me?

The question is quite interesting if such a so far unpredictable, unfortunately, country like Russia is mentioned here. The fact is that I know the soldier environment very well, since my father is a Soviet officer, and everyone understands how strong the army of the Soviet Union was, which they feared and also to my

Guard of the Baltic

Guard of the Baltic

The leading formation among the coastal units of the Russian Navy is rightfully considered the separate Guards Orders of Suvorov and Alexander Nevsky, the Bialystok Marine Brigade of the Baltic Fleet, which celebrated its 68th birthday this year. Today, this illustrious connection sums it up

20th brigade. Some equipment and weapons

20th brigade. Some equipment and weapons

Several photos of fighters with a radio station R-168-0.1 in 6B23-1 bulletproof vests with an AS "Val" machine gun. or refute. But as long as it is, to

The leadership of the Armed Forces sums up the preliminary results of the military reform

The leadership of the Armed Forces sums up the preliminary results of the military reform

Recently, the leadership of the military department, represented by the Minister of Defense and the Chief of the General Staff, has become somewhat more open in relation to civil society. At least this is evidenced by several meetings of the military leadership with deputies and senators, with representatives

Russian paratroopers declared Defense Minister Serdyukov "not handshake"

Russian paratroopers declared Defense Minister Serdyukov "not handshake"

Airborne Forces veterans threaten the Kremlin with the creation of an opposition Popular Front. We wanted to be out of politics, but we are forced to do it, - say the veterans of the Airborne Forces in their open letter addressed to Putin and Gryzlov (the text of which is available to the editorial office of RIA NR)

Few noticed that yesterday Russia lost its air force

Few noticed that yesterday Russia lost its air force

The Air Force High Command as such no longer exists. They tried to saddle with the Russian Airborne Forces with the same number and the same thing, but due to the active position of the paratroopers, this has not yet been done. The positions of pilots who have been systematically reduced for a long time, destroyed, deprived of fuel for flying hours - and so on … - except for

Form number eight - what we steal is what we wear

Form number eight - what we steal is what we wear

The Russian army will switch to new uniforms next year - the so-called. “Digit” (field form with special pixel colors). As the military authorities promise, it is much better, more practical and reliable than the current one

A national special battalion is being created in Dagestan

A national special battalion is being created in Dagestan

The new battalion of the internal troops of Dagestan is formed from the natives of the republic. According to experts, it can be used, in particular, to protect the security of the leadership of Dagestan, as well as operations in the mountains on the border with Georgia, BBC reports. The special battalion will be stationed in Kaspiysk, where

To defeat hazing - there would be a desire

To defeat hazing - there would be a desire

Hazing, what a "beast" that no one can cope with. Where are the roots of this bullying, why is there a hazing relationship. In short, I would name the following as the main reasons for bullying: 1. Irregular relationships thrive where there are no real and

Do Russian troops need national units?

Do Russian troops need national units?

Recently, the RF Ministry of Defense issued a statement that quite thoroughly stirred up the domestic media. This refers to the message about the possibility of creating mono-ethnic units in the Russian Armed Forces. About why suddenly our military department decided on

Outside the battlefield

Outside the battlefield

The Ministry of Defense has stopped publishing data on the number of non-combat losses of the Russian army on its website. In 2008, the military named the figure - 481 dead soldiers. However, according to the Union of Soldiers' Mothers Committees, this figure did not include soldiers who died of injuries in hospitals or

On the rearmament of the Russian army

On the rearmament of the Russian army

The process of reforming the Russian army is gaining momentum, which affects the practical implementation of measures to equip the troops with the necessary equipment and weapons, and further improve their combat training. This has always been one of the most interesting topics for the general public

Russian intelligence is in crisis

Russian intelligence is in crisis

Russian intelligence is seriously weakened today. The current oligarchic government does not want to know, to obtain information about military programs, political strategy and military equipment - it is primarily interested in business issues. This was stated by the President in an interview with the "New Region" correspondent

Housing program for the military disrupted

Housing program for the military disrupted

Tens of thousands of officers who did not fit into the "new look" of the army are left without a roof over their heads The Ministry of Defense (MoD) has actually failed a program to provide permanent housing for military personnel, which was to be completed by the end of this year. This became clear from the words of the director

Ministry of Defense changes priorities

Ministry of Defense changes priorities

At his recent meeting with Vladimir Putin, Russian Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said that in 2011 about 2 trillion rubles will be allocated for the needs of the Russian army, which, incidentally, is 19 percent of Russia's total budget for this year. A significant part of these funds will

The image of the army of the XXI century, the realities of 2010

The image of the army of the XXI century, the realities of 2010

Russia today has unique opportunities to create a highly effective army, but in order for Russia to finally have such an army, it is necessary to work seriously. This statement was made by the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev, at a meeting of the board

For good physical fitness - monthly bonus

For good physical fitness - monthly bonus

A monthly bonus for good physical fitness. More and more contract soldiers are paid for sports data. Moreover, the level of physical fitness in the army is now assessed according to a new complex system - it is somewhat reminiscent of the Unified State Exam. The Tenth Separate Special Forces Brigade is an elite one. Get here by

The Kremlin is deceiving the military again

The Kremlin is deceiving the military again

The prestige of military service in our country is not great anyway, but it is being downgraded more and more. One gets the feeling that they want to make sure that no one went to serve in the army at all, they mean professional soldiers. What are the statements of the President against this background, about the increase in monetary allowances?

The code of honor does not fit into the new look

The code of honor does not fit into the new look

Anatoly Serdyukov postpones a direct conversation with officers about mutual respect and decency The leadership of the Russian Defense Ministry has excluded from its plans the third All-Army meeting of army and navy officers, scheduled for November 19 this year. This was reported by one news agency. "Official paper

In the military units of the North Caucasus, 720 million rubles were stolen

In the military units of the North Caucasus, 720 million rubles were stolen

Military prosecutors of the North Caucasus Military District (SKVO) in 2010 revealed serious violations in the military-economic activities of the North Caucasus Military District, said the military prosecutor of the district, Lieutenant General of Justice Vladimir Milovanov

I would be glad to serve - but without weapons

I would be glad to serve - but without weapons

They say both bad and good about alternative civilian service. And the attitude towards her is different - among people in uniform, among the parents of boys who will soon be in the army, and, of course, among the conscripts themselves. Some do not know what it is, others believe that alternative people simply strive under any pretext

The paratroopers were given the go-ahead

The paratroopers were given the go-ahead

The meeting of the Union of Russian Paratroopers demanding the resignation of Serdyukov is permitted - on November 7 at 12.00 on Poklonnaya Gora … The application submitted by the Union of Russian Paratroopers with a request for permission in the first half of November for the meeting on Poklonnaya Gora was fully satisfied. “The rally will be held on Poklonnaya Hill on November 7

The military registration and enlistment offices take away the last students

The military registration and enlistment offices take away the last students

Any university student who studied in an unaccredited specialty can now thunder into the army. Now the Ministry of Defense has begun to draft even those students who were previously given the opportunity to complete their studies. Recently, 16 senior students of the Vladimir State University (VlSU) received

Military reform will be completed by 2020

Military reform will be completed by 2020

Anatoly Serdyukov told exactly when the Defense Ministry plans to complete the military reform. The minister also promised that the term of service on conscription will not be increased. According to the head of the department, all transformations in the army will be completed by 2020. Previously, other dates were called - 2016 or even 2012. How

You can't find good soldiers cheap

You can't find good soldiers cheap

Consequences of great parsimony and a grave mistake The issue of creating a modern army in Russia based on Western models has been constantly raised by our public and domestic media for almost two decades. Boris Yeltsin declared back in the early 90s that we need other Armed Forces. And in 1996

The last amphibious warning

The last amphibious warning

The former commander of the USSR Airborne Forces, General Vladislav Achalov, applied to hold a crowded rally on Poklonnaya Hill. The event should be attended by about 10,000 veterans of the paratroopers and the Cossacks who joined them. Achalov is convinced that the authorities will not dare to refuse them, in every possible way hinting that