Russian army 2024, November

Brigade awl for divisional soap?

Brigade awl for divisional soap?

It is always difficult to talk about new developments in the Russian army. This is not because difficult issues are difficult to explain. Just the opposite. It is difficult because there are too many "specialists" who will tell you about the correct decisions and solutions in general on the basis of a computer game

Day of military counterintelligence. 100 years

Day of military counterintelligence. 100 years

On December 19, military counterintelligence officers of the Russian Federation celebrate their professional holiday. This year the date is very memorable - after all, the Day of Military Counterintelligence is celebrated in honor of its creation on December 19, 1918. A hundred years ago, the young Soviet state thought about the need

Day of the Strategic Missile Forces of the Armed Forces of Russia

Day of the Strategic Missile Forces of the Armed Forces of Russia

Every year on December 17, Russia celebrates a memorable date - the Day of the Strategic Missile Forces (Strategic Missile Forces). Next year, the Strategic Missile Forces will celebrate their 60th anniversary, they were formed in 1959. On December 17, 1959, a resolution of the Council of Ministers of the USSR was issued, according to which the structure

Never run from a sniper

Never run from a sniper

They say running from a sniper is useless. There is no sense, you just die tired. It's funny, but very vital. In this material we will try to touch upon several aspects of training work among the personnel of certain units at once

Day of the Aviation Engineering Service of the Russian Air Force

Day of the Aviation Engineering Service of the Russian Air Force

Every year on December 7, our country celebrates the Day of the Aviation Engineering Service (IAS) of the Air Force (Air Force) of Russia (the holiday is unofficial). Not so long ago, this service celebrated its 100th anniversary. It has been operating since December 7, 1916. It was in the midst of

Russian Marine Corps Day

Russian Marine Corps Day

Annually on November 27, Russia celebrates the Day of the Marine Corps - a professional holiday for all military personnel, liable for military service, as well as civilian personnel who are or have served and work in military units of the marines of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The history of the Russian marines has already 313

We are not ready to fight for the rivers

We are not ready to fight for the rivers

If we consider the state of our army, weapons and military equipment in the context of a big war, that is, a war with a numerous, well-armed and experienced enemy, it soon turns out that we are not ready for very many sides of this hypothetical war

Russia celebrates the Day of Missile Forces and Artillery

Russia celebrates the Day of Missile Forces and Artillery

Annually, on November 19, Russia celebrates a memorable day - the Day of the Missile Forces and Artillery. For the first time, the holiday, then still the Day of Artillery, was established by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on October 21, 1944. The date of the holiday was due to the fact that it was November 19, 1942, after the most powerful

Learn to fight today - win tomorrow

Learn to fight today - win tomorrow

Everyone knows the worn-out phrase about the preparation of generals for yesterday's war. This was not said today, not yesterday, and not even the day before yesterday. Indeed, the training process for military personnel is based on combat manuals. And the charters themselves are written on the basis of an analysis of the past war

Day of the Radiation, Chemical and Biological Defense Troops of Russia

Day of the Radiation, Chemical and Biological Defense Troops of Russia

Annually on November 13, our country celebrates the Day of the Radiation, Chemical and Biological Defense Troops of Russia. Until 1993, they were called the chemical troops, after - the radiation, chemical and biological defense troops of the Russian Armed Forces - special troops in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

Russia risks being left without military medicine

Russia risks being left without military medicine

The first bells about the deplorable state of the military medical service of the Russian Army rang in 2008 during the conflict with Georgia. Injuries of moderate severity among Russian peacekeepers were fatal in 100% of cases, not to mention severe injuries. A few years before these sad

One hundred years old forge of paratroopers. RVVDKU celebrates its centenary

One hundred years old forge of paratroopers. RVVDKU celebrates its centenary

The Ryazan Higher Airborne Command School (RVVDKU), one of the most famous and prestigious military educational institutions in Russia and the Soviet Union, is celebrating its centenary. The history of the RVVDKU began 100 years ago, on November 13, 1918, when classes began in Ryazan at the newly created

Special Forces Day

Special Forces Day

On October 24, Russia celebrates the Day of Special Forces of the Armed Forces of Russia, or simply the Day of Special Forces. This is a professional holiday for all active and former military personnel of special purpose units that exist (or existed) as part of Russian

Day of Russian Space Forces

Day of Russian Space Forces

Every year on October 4, our country celebrates the Day of the Russian Space Forces, it is celebrated by all active and former military personnel of the space forces, as their professional holiday. This holiday date was established by order of the President of the Russian Federation of May 31, 2006 No. 549 "On the establishment of professional

War as a training ground: new technology in the Syrian operation

War as a training ground: new technology in the Syrian operation

Since the end of September 2015, various types of Russian armed forces have been participating in operations in Syria. The bulk of the tasks of combating terrorism and ensuring the reconciliation of the parties are performed by the aerospace forces. Also a significant contribution to the operation was made by the navy, the forces

Air Force Day (Air Force Day) of Russia

Air Force Day (Air Force Day) of Russia

On August 12, Russia celebrates Air Force Day. After the creation in 2015 of the RF Aerospace Forces (RF VKS), which included the country's Air Force, the holiday began to be celebrated as the Day of the RF Aerospace Forces. The Russian Air Force has been around for over a century

August 6 - Day of Railway Troops

August 6 - Day of Railway Troops

On August 6, Russian railway troops celebrate their professional holiday. The Day of Railway Troops was established in 1996 and was preserved when the holiday dates were changed in 2006. The date for the holiday was the day of the release of the imperial decree, in accordance with which the first

Mobile groups against UAVs

Mobile groups against UAVs

The development of technology and technology leads to the emergence of new threats on the battlefield and in the rear. In this regard, modern armies have to create and adopt the necessary products, as well as form completely new units. Unmanned aerial vehicles are now becoming one of the most serious threats

GVPU: Back to the Future?

GVPU: Back to the Future?

The news about the seemingly revival of the institution of political politicians / military commissars, or whatever, stirred up military and military circles. And there is a reason. Actually, the fact that our military recognized the complete collapse of both the system of military psychologists and workers with personnel is not bad. What's the point in

Russian nuclear arsenal. Barking but not biting?

Russian nuclear arsenal. Barking but not biting?

Russia possesses one of the most powerful nuclear arsenals in the world, and this fact cannot fail to attract the attention of foreign experts and the public. In addition, it is the subject of various studies and evaluations. A very curious attempt at analysis was recently undertaken by an American

Betrothed to the sky

Betrothed to the sky

August 2 is the day of the Airborne Forces. Voennoe Obozreniye together with Mosgortur and the Museum of Heroes of the Soviet Union and Russia have collected six facts about the Airborne Forces, which every paratrooper knows about

August 1 - Education Day of the Special Communications Service

August 1 - Education Day of the Special Communications Service

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

June 20 - Day of the specialist of the mine and torpedo service of the Navy

June 20 - Day of the specialist of the mine and torpedo service of the Navy

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

Russian airborne forces: on the verge of a possible

Russian airborne forces: on the verge of a possible

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 1 - Day of the rear of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

August 1 - Day of the rear of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

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

Guarding the frontiers. Border guards celebrate a double anniversary

Guarding the frontiers. Border guards celebrate a double anniversary

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

Russia celebrates Airborne Forces Day

Russia celebrates Airborne Forces Day

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

Crimea is one of the most protected regions of Russia

Crimea is one of the most protected regions of Russia

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

Day of the military translator

Day of the military translator

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

May 29 is the Day of the military motorist

May 29 is the Day of the military motorist

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

Day of the Black Sea Fleet

Day of the Black Sea Fleet

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

In battles, who knew the joy of victories

In battles, who knew the joy of victories

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

Invisible front. Specialists of the legal service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

Invisible front. Specialists of the legal service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

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

From rocket engineer Gerasimov to S-500. Air Defense Forces Day

From rocket engineer Gerasimov to S-500. Air Defense Forces Day

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

Army of Russia. How the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation were created and developed

Army of Russia. How the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation were created and developed

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

The military registration and enlistment office is one hundred years old. Day of Workers of Military Commissariats

The military registration and enlistment office is one hundred years old. Day of Workers of Military Commissariats

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

Modernizing the Airborne Forces: New Intentions

Modernizing the Airborne Forces: New Intentions

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

From the history of the navigational service of the Russian Air Force

From the history of the navigational service of the Russian Air Force

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)

Difficult figure 100 applied to the army

Difficult figure 100 applied to the army

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

Polite people. Russian Special Operations Forces Day

Polite people. Russian Special Operations Forces Day

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