Russian Armed Forces

Russian Armed Forces are a major military power, with a history dating back to the Kievan Rus' and the Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus'. The modern Russian Armed Forces were formed after the Dissolution of the Soviet Union, with Boris Yeltsin as the first President of Russia. The Russian Armed Forces have been involved in several conflicts, including the First Chechen War, Second Chechen War, and the War in Donbas. The Russian Armed Forces are led by the Minister of Defence (Russia), currently Sergey Shoygu, and the Chief of the General Staff (Russia), currently Valery Gerasimov.

● History of

the Russian Armed Forces The history of the Russian Armed Forces is closely tied to the history of Russia, with the first recorded military formations dating back to the Kievan Rus' and the Viking Age. The Russian Armed Forces have been involved in numerous conflicts, including the Russo-Turkish Wars, Napoleonic Wars, and World War I. The Russian Armed Forces played a crucial role in the Russian Revolution and the subsequent Russian Civil War, with key figures such as Vladimir Lenin, Leon Trotsky, and Joseph Stalin shaping the course of the conflict. The Russian Armed Forces also played a major role in World War II, with notable battles including the Battle of Stalingrad, Battle of Kursk, and Battle of Berlin. The Russian Armed Forces have also been involved in more recent conflicts, including the Soviet-Afghan War, First Chechen War, and Second Chechen War, with key figures such as Mikhail Gorbachev, Boris Yeltsin, and Vladimir Putin shaping the course of the conflicts.

● Structure of

the Russian Armed Forces The Russian Armed Forces are organized into several branches, with the Ministry of Defence (Russia) responsible for overall strategy and planning. The Russian Armed Forces are led by the Chief of the General Staff (Russia), who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the military. The Russian Armed Forces are divided into several Military districts of Russia, including the Western Military District, Southern Military District, Central Military District, and Eastern Military District. The Russian Armed Forces also have a number of specialized units, including the Spetsnaz, Russian Airborne Troops, and Russian Navy.

● Branches of

the Russian Armed Forces The Russian Armed Forces are divided into several branches, including the Russian Ground Forces, Russian Aerospace Forces, Russian Navy, and Russian Airborne Troops. The Russian Ground Forces are responsible for land-based operations, with notable units including the Taman Guards Motor Rifle Division and Kantemirovskaya Tank Division. The Russian Aerospace Forces are responsible for air and space operations, with notable units including the Russian Air Force and Russian Space Forces. The Russian Navy is responsible for naval operations, with notable units including the Northern Fleet, Pacific Fleet, and Black Sea Fleet. The Russian Airborne Troops are a specialized branch, responsible for airborne operations, with notable units including the 76th Guards Air Assault Division and 98th Guards Airborne Division.

● Equipment and Logistics of

the Russian Armed Forces The Russian Armed Forces have a wide range of equipment, including T-14 Armata tanks, T-90 tanks, BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles, and Mi-24 helicopters. The Russian Armed Forces also have a number of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems, S-500 surface-to-air missile systems, and Iskander ballistic missiles. The Russian Armed Forces have a number of logistics and supply units, including the Russian Railway Troops and Russian Engineer Troops. The Russian Armed Forces also have a number of research and development institutions, including the Russian Academy of Sciences and Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.

● Military Doctrine and Operations of

the Russian Armed Forces The Russian Armed Forces have a number of military doctrines, including the Russian military doctrine and the Nuclear doctrine of Russia. The Russian Armed Forces have been involved in a number of operations, including the Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation, War in Donbas, and the Russian military intervention in the Syrian Civil War. The Russian Armed Forces have also been involved in a number of exercises, including the Zapad 2017 exercise and the Vostok 2018 exercise. The Russian Armed Forces have a number of notable commanders, including Georgy Zhukov, Konstantin Rokossovsky, and Ivan Konev, who played key roles in World War II.

● International Cooperation and Deployments of

the Russian Armed Forces The Russian Armed Forces have a number of international partnerships, including with the People's Liberation Army, Armed Forces of Belarus, and Armed Forces of Kazakhstan. The Russian Armed Forces have been involved in a number of international deployments, including the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic. The Russian Armed Forces have also been involved in a number of international exercises, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation exercises and the CSTO exercises. The Russian Armed Forces have a number of notable international relationships, including with China, India, and Iran, with key agreements including the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation charter. Category:Military of Russia