The Day of the Russian Naval Infantry was officially established in December 1995. It is a relatively young holiday, despite the fact that the country's Marines date back more than three centuries. According to historians, the first "regiment of naval soldiers" was created in the Russian Empire in 1705 by Tsar Peter the Great.
These days, the "black berets," whose motto is "The victory is where we are!", serve on the ships of the Russian Navy in the Mediterranean, as well as on ships of the Northern and Pacific Fleets performing their tasks in different areas of the World Ocean.
The Russian Naval Infantry lands at the Klerk training ground in Primorsky Region during assault exercises.
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Joint exercises of Pacific Fleet’s reconnaissance and landing units and Eastern Military District’s army aviation.
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Artillerymen of Pacific Fleet’s naval infantry brigade salute Indian ships.
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A demonstration performance of Baltic Fleet’s marines at the Khmelyovka training range, Kaliningrad Region.
Russian marines of the Pacific Fleet’s naval infantry jump with parachutes from an An-26 aircraft.
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Pacific Fleet’s naval infantry during exercises in Vladivostok.
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The Russian Naval Infantry during an operational readiness training test for Eastern Military District’s forces.
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Black Sea Fleet’s marines during the Russian Navy Day celebrations.
Pacific Fleet’s naval infantry practice defense maneuvering.
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A forced foot march of Northern Fleet’s marines.
A Russian marine surrounded by members of the Royal Australian navy delegation.
A demonstration performance of the Russian Naval Infantry during the Russian Navy Day celebrations in Novorossiysk.
A Russian marine applies war paint on his face before tactical exercises at the Klerk training ground in Primorsky Region.
Baltic Fleet’s servicemen during the parade on Red Square dedicated to the anniversary of the Russia’s victory in the Great Patriotic War (WWII).
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Russian marines jump with parachutes during the tactical exercises at the Klerk training ground in Primorsky Region.
