Russian army

Russian army overview

The Armed Forces of Russian Federation is a military organization of Russia having the purpose to defend Russian state and protect Russian independence. The Supreme Commander in Chief of Russian Armed Forces is The President of Russia.

Russian Army

Russian Army latest news and posts from our blog:

23 February, 2010 / Russia is celebrating the day of native land defender.

17 January, 2010 / Russian President firing machinegun video.

14 January, 2010 / Russian submarines abandoned base photos.

9 January, 2010 / Russian army in action music video.

23 December, 2009 / Soviet artillery systems and other war machines photos.

Russian army general facts

The Armed Forces of Russia include Land Forces, Air Forces, Navy, Space Forces, Airborne Troops and Rocket Forces of Strategic Importance (ICBMs). Russian army is one of the largest in the world having the manpower of about 1 million with the largest nuclear weapons arsenal (after USA).

Russian Land Forces are divided into following military districts:

  • Moscow
  • Leningrad
  • North Caucasian
  • Volga-Ural
  • Siberian
  • Far Eastern

Russian Navy has the following fleets:

  • Baltic Sea fleet
  • Pacific Ocean fleet
  • Northern fleet
  • Black Sea fleet
  • Caspian Sea flotilla

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