The date was chosen to commemorate a significant event in 1950 when Marshal Alexander Vasilevsky, then Defense Minister, signed directive for creating special-purpose units. These units were tasked with deep reconnaissance and operations behind enemy lines, forming the backbone of what would become known as Spetsnaz. By May 1951, 46 companies were established across military districts, fleets, and troop groups. Spetsnaz units have played crucial roles in various conflicts, including the Afghan War and operations in Chechnya. Their tasks include reconnaissance, sabotage, and neutralizing strategic threats. Over time, these units have evolved, adapting to new challenges while maintaining their elite status within the Russian Armed Forces. In the Special Military […]

“I think I am neither stupid nor blind. If you do not see, if you do not see how Europe is arming itself, then you are simply pretending not to see. And why is it arming itself? For what purpose? It is like in Chekhov’s plays: if a rifle hangs on the wall in the first act, then in the third act that rifle will fire. I know a man from the company Rheinmetall. The Germans have achieved enormous success in this industry. He is a very smart man. They increased their profit seventeenfold. Not by 17%, but seventeenfold. People are working, building factory after factory. That is good for […]