Russian army 2024, December

Every year in Russia on August 1, the Day of the Rear Services of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is celebrated. This holiday was approved by the order of the Minister of Defense of Russia No. 225 dated May 7, 1998. This memorable date is directly related to all military personnel and civilian personnel of units and divisions

The Day of the Railway Troops of the Russian Federation is a professional holiday for servicemen, conscripts, workers and employees (civilian personnel) of the Railway Troops of the Russian Federation (Railway Troops of the Armed Forces of Russia). This professional holiday is celebrated in our country annually on August 6. In 2017, the festive

Teachings are complex. But, as the genius of military leadership thought Suvorov said, it is hard in teaching - easy in battle. Therefore, we do not question the usefulness of the teachings and attend these unique events with pleasure. Because it is very difficult to shoot exercises. If the teaching is not

This article raises the question of the importance of understanding the problem of "network-centric" combat operations and their impact on the further development of the RF Armed Forces, the development of weapons and control systems, the improvement of the staff structure, the development of tactical techniques, methods and methods of conducting combat

On August 2, 1930, during the military aviation exercises of the Moscow Military District, for the first time in domestic practice, paratroopers-paratroopers landed, before which certain combat training tasks were assigned. This experiment with the participation of only 12 fighters clearly showed everything

On June 20, our country celebrates the professional holiday of the specialists of the mine and torpedo service of the Navy. The holiday was officially established by order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy on July 15, 1996. The date of June 20 was not chosen by chance. It was on this day more than a century and a half ago

As Emperor Alexander III said, in the whole world Russia has only two loyal allies - our army and navy. This statement of his is true today. Today, July 30, our country celebrates the Day of the Navy. This holiday is celebrated in Russia annually on the last Sunday of July

On June 14, the final Russian stage of the Aviadarts competition started in Voronezh. The final Russian one because this year the final stage will take place in China. Accordingly, it is according to the results of these competitions that those who will fly to China will be selected to show there who is in the sky

At the Victory Parade in Moscow, millions of Russians saw for the first time the formidable military equipment in the Arctic version. And shortly before that, a throw of army vehicles of high cross-country ability took place over the Arctic Circle. For the first time in the world, an expedition of promising military automotive equipment performed a test

The further, the more acute the struggle for resources becomes in the world. And, as this struggle intensifies, the significance of the Russian North is changing. From an "icy desert" it turns into a "storehouse of the world." Already today, the Arctic produces 80% of Russian natural gas, oil, phosphorus, nickel, gold, antimony … North

A soldier during the "Excellence in Military Intelligence" competition at the Koltsovo training ground in the Novosibirsk region

The disease always starts suddenly. Most often external forces are to blame for this. All sorts of viruses, bacilli, microbes. The body cannot cope with the attack of these reptiles. Disguise themselves as "theirs". Get used to antibiotics. In short, these same microbes take a long time to prepare an attack. Waiting for the appropriate

Shooting multiple launch rocket systems "Grad" during exercises in the Southern Military District 22-year-old Marina Mkrtchyan, in just six months of service, learned to orient an artillery unit by the sun and can find an error when opening fire even from an experienced artilleryman. She

I am often amazed at the reaction of some of our readers to any events in which our special services are mentioned. When something out of the ordinary happens, we scream with a cry about the defect of these particular special services. But when it comes to those activities that are designed to improve their work, we

It is difficult for our radicals to criticize the Ministry of Defense. Oh, it's difficult … And any radicals. And left, and right, and "middle" … On the one hand, a huge ministry, with a huge number of people, with huge money, with huge tasks … And on the other hand … Shoigu. It seems not

June 1 is the day of the youngest Russian navy - the Northern Fleet. It was on this day in 1933 that the Northern Sea Flotilla was formed. In the Russian Federation, the date of celebration of the Day of the Northern Fleet was designated by order No. 253 of 1996 of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy

We already had this topic, the creation of percussion parts. It is probably worth explaining here that today the term "shock battalion", for example, should be interpreted not from the word "strike", but from the word "shock worker." Those shock units that first appeared in the Russian army at the beginning of the 20th century are somewhat not that. About

On May 29, Russia annually celebrates the Day of the Military Motorist. This is a professional holiday for all servicemen and civilian personnel of the automobile troops of the Russian Federation, as well as all servicemen and conscripts, who, according to their duty, have to manage various

This year, 28 participating teams came to Gudermes. Almost all of the units represented at the championship have extensive experience in performing service and combat missions

Annually on May 21, Russia celebrates the Day of the Pacific Fleet - the fleet that stands guard of the Fatherland on the Far Eastern borders and demonstrates the St. Andrew's flag in the vastness of the World Ocean. The date of the holiday was chosen due to the fact that it was on this day in 1731 that the Senate of the Russian Empire

On May 18, the Day of the Baltic Fleet is annually celebrated, which was established by the order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral of the Fleet Felix Gromov "On the introduction of annual holidays and professional days in the specialty" of July 15, 1996. On this May day in 1703, Peter I, at the head of his flotilla, won

After the publication of an article about the new Arms Program of the Russian Army, it became necessary to narrow the topic somewhat. Agree, it is quite difficult to read in all seriousness that the new Program will be adopted in this form because there is not enough money in the country without a smile. It's strange that we are

On May 21, the Russian Federation celebrates the Day of the Military Translator. The date for this professional holiday was not chosen by chance, it was on May 21, 1929 that the Deputy People's Commissar for Military and Naval Affairs, as well as the representative of the Revolutionary Military Council of the Soviet Union, Joseph Unshlikht, signed an order "On

Today, May 13, Russia celebrates the Day of the Black Sea Fleet. In a new format, as a holiday of an integral part of the Russian Navy, the Day of the Russian Black Sea Fleet was established in 1996. The date of celebration was chosen in connection with such a military-historical event as the entry of eleven ships

On May 7, signalmen and specialists of the radio technical service (RTS) of the Russian Navy celebrate their professional holiday. This holiday was first celebrated in Russia in 1996, after the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy established by his order a list of holidays and professional days for

How much has already been written about the military parade in Moscow on May 9. From whatever angles our "partners" viewed Russian military equipment and weapons. Even the infrared radiation of the combat vehicles was measured. How many expert assessments have been posted on the pages of the media of different countries by the leading

It is customary that we celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23, as the day of the creation of the Red Army. Skipping the topic of the fact that the day of the creation of the Red Army is actually a slightly earlier day in the 1918 calendar, today it is worth focusing on something else. In the newest Russian holiday calendar

On May 5, people of a very rare profession celebrate their professional holiday. These are ransomware. In 1921, on this day, according to the Decree of the Council of People's Commissars of the RSFSR, a cryptographic service was created to protect information and transfer data outside the country. The origin of science itself

How many materials, especially in the liberal press, appeared after the statement by the head of the Main Directorate of Combat Training of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Ivan Buvaltsev, about the appearance in our army of units, units and formations, which for high performance in combat

On April 27, Russia celebrates the Day of the formation of special units of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. The date for this holiday was not chosen by chance. On this day, back in 1946, by order of the USSR Ministry of Internal Affairs, a special

In 2006, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree "On the establishment of professional holidays and memorable days in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation." According to this Decree, Air Defense Day is annually celebrated on the second Sunday of April. This year it is April 9th. This is some modification

How much do we know about the so-called Joint Air Defense System of the CIS Member States (CIS Air Defense System)? At best, we just know that it is. And, perhaps, it works. A bit of history: the CIS air defense OS was created on the basis of an agreement between ten countries of the commonwealth, signed on February 10, 1995 in

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has published a manual that will guide the Russian military police when conducting special operations in Syria. The duties of the "red berets", as they were dubbed for a bright object of uniform, will include the protection of Russian military personnel, primarily employees

March 8 is a reason to put aside disputes about military conflicts and terrorism, about new weapons and other hot topics. It is more logical on this day to talk about the beautiful half of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The modern Russian army has about 45 thousand female contract women, who, along with the strong

Today - March 19 - submariners celebrate their professional holiday - people who know firsthand what real trust, the shoulder of a friend and mutual assistance are. The holiday was established about twenty-one years ago. June 15, 1996 Commander-in-Chief of the Navy

On March 27, Russia celebrates the professional holiday of the troops of the National Guard (Rosgvardia). The structure of the department, created on the basis of the internal troops and special forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD), was finally approved by the decree of the President of the Russian Federation of September 3, 2016

Three years ago, on March 16, 2014, Crimea officially became part of the Russian Federation. Prior to this, the Black Sea Fleet (Black Sea Fleet) was based on the peninsula under Ukrainian-Russian agreements and since 1997 has been reinforced with only one air-cushion missile ship "Samum" and frontline

The 227th artillery brigade in Adygea will be made one of the most advanced in the Russian army. Not only the latest technology and automated control systems (ACS) and drones will be brought to Maikop. They will work deep behind enemy lines and transmit precise coordinates to the "batteries"

In the coming years, the Russian Ministry of Defense will focus on the development of military infrastructure in the Arctic zone and on the Kuril Islands. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has repeatedly stated this. In particular, it is planned to deploy two new coastal defense formations in coastal

Today there will be many publications dedicated to the good, truly national holiday - Defender of the Fatherland Day. There will be congratulations. There will be memories. There will be a concert. There will be solemn meetings. Official holiday. A holiday for those who are always ahead. Who is the first to meet danger, who is the first