Army ranks and insignia of the Russian Federation

The ranks and insignia used by Russian Ground Forces are inherited from the military ranks of the Soviet Union, although the insignia and uniform has been altered slightly.

Civil service insignia may be confused with military insignia. Civil servants within the Russian Ministry of Defense may carry green or black service uniforms. See State civilian and municipal service ranks of the Russian Federation for a list of civil ranks.

The ranks of servicemen assigned to a or formation are preceded by the word "guards";

"guards" unit

The ranks of servicemen in the legal, medical and veterinary branches are followed by "of justice", "of the medical service", and "of the veterinary service", respectively;

The ranks of servicemen in the reserve or retired are followed by "of the reserve" or "in retirement", respectively.

History of Russian military ranks

List of Russian generals killed during the 2022 invasion of Ukraine

Ranks and insignia of the Russian Federation's armed forces 1994–2010

Registered Cossack ranks

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