Russian Photos (updated on regular basis)

[Blade_Zero]

Thanks for those pics, RomanS,
Do you have any pics of the Spetsnaz NRS-3 shooting knife, these things have captured my attention, I have a few of the NRS-2 but can't find any of the latest 4 shot variant.

Thanks

[CHERK]

soviet officer's hat 'cockade'
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Actually it looks like a cockade which was issued for Generals and Marshals only.
That's a good one.

[stimpy0815]

really amazing pictures, i really love those silenced assault rifles and sub machine guns!i´ve seen groza´s,vikhr´s or 9A91,but why aren´t there any pictures of the AN94 Abakan?I thought this rifle has been selected as the succesor for the AK, i know that´s it´s not widespreed in use,but still,i really would appreciate pictures of it in action!thx in advance!

[Vivisector]

really amazing pictures, i really love those silenced assault rifles and sub machine guns!i´ve seen groza´s,vikhr´s or 9A91,but why aren´t there any pictures of the AN94 Abakan?I thought this rifle has been selected as the succesor for the AK, i know that´s it´s not widespreed in use,but still,i really would appreciate pictures of it in action!thx in advance!

IIRC, it was deemed too expensive and was only issued to a few special units.

[AT-T]

How well trained are russian tank crews?

Worse then soviet crews were.

is there a elite russian tank unit?

4th Guards Kantemirovskaya Tank Division

conscript tank units etc.?

Most are conscripts but some units were recently transformed on contract basis, for example parts of 13th regiment of 4th TD.

[Canuck Farrier]

Worse then soviet crews were.



4th Guards Kantemirovskaya Tank Division



Most are conscripts but some units were recently transformed on contract basis, for example parts of 13th regiment of 4th TD.

Thanks for the info,why is the training less?how do russian crews compare to the US UK etc?.Russia has had alot of experience in tank warfare any video or photos I have seen in these forums they look good to say the least.

[phoebus]

Hello

As a Greek I think of Russian people as friends which are very proud and respectfull. Here are some images I really liked from your Air Forces.

Su-33




Il-78 Tanker


Su-27 Flanker




Mil Mi 17 Hip


Ka-27 Helix

[phoebus]

"Russian Federation frigate Pytliviy and cruiser Moskva berthed in Naples civilian port during the official visit by the commander of the Black Sea Fleet to Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples and Allied Maritime Component Command (CC-MAR) Naples. The visits are part of the dialogue in progress with regard to preparations for the Russian Federation’s participation in Operation Active Endeavour next year."

(NATO photo by Mr. Alan Burns)
http://www.afsouth.nato.int/JFCN_Ima...FS_visit05.htm



"Messina (IT), 9 February 2006 - The Russian Federation Ship Moskva moored in Messina, Sicily as part of a bi-lateral visit with Italian authorities. During her period in Messina and running concurrently with the visit a NATO mobile training is conducting training with the aim of preparing Russian units to support NATO in Operation Active Endeavour."

NATO photo by Lt.Cdr Craig Moran, UKN http://www.afsouth.nato.int/JFCN_Ima...FS_visit06.htm

"Messina, (IT), 12 February 2006 - RFS Azov and RFS Moskva (TG Flag) are visiting Messina upon invitation by the Italian Navy. The Russian Black Sea Fleet (BSF) Task Group deployed to the Mediterranean and this opportunity was used for RF BSF OAE preparations by conducting Operation Active Endeavour related training with NATO units. A NATO Mobile Training Team and a Russian Training Audience embarked in Moskva for the duration of the training period."
Photo by POA (PHOT) Gary Davies, RN http://www.afsouth.nato.int/JFCN_Ima...FS_visit06.htm









"Russian crew aboard the missile cruiser, Moskva in the harbour of Messina."
http://www.nato.int/multi/photos/2006/m060210i.htm




"Russian special forces aboard the missile cruiser, Moskva."





"Ionian Sea, 15 February 2006 - A Spanish Seahawk helicopter from the frigate SPS Navarra lands on the Russian cruiser Moskva during training activities aimed at preparing the Russian Federation Navy for eventual participation in Operation Active Endeavour."
Photo by POA (PHOT) Gary Davies, RN

[phoebus]

These are images from Greeks and Russians training together in PASSEX exercise in the Mediterranean.

http://www.afsouth.nato.int/JFCN_Ima...***/PASSEX.htm

" member of the boarding team from the Greek frigate HS Bouboulina, the flagship of Standing Naval Forces Mediterranean (STANAVFORMED) scales the boarding ladder of the RF frigate Pytlivy to conduct a boarding demonstration for the ship’s crew. This was one of the many activities taking place between the vessels on 26 Nov 04 in the Ionian Sea as they engaged in a passage exercise in order to enhance interoperability. It also demonstrates Russia’s willingness to work hand in hand with NATO forces"



"The leader of the boarding team from the Greek frigate HS Bouboulina, the flagship of Standing Naval Forces Mediterranean (STANAVFORMED), seen in the background, briefs officers aboard the RF frigate Pytlivy on the conduct of boarding operations. The demonstration conducted in the Ionian Sea on 26 Nov 04 forms part of an initial interoperability exercise between the RF and STANAVFORMED, which also involved ship maneuvers along with communications exercises."



"Greek crewmembers from the frigate HS Bouboulina, the flagship of Standing Naval Forces Mediterranean (STANAVFORMED) provide a demonstration on search techniques to the crew of RF frigate Pytlivy, the exercise is being conducted onboard the Pytlivy in the Ionian Sea on 26 Nov 04 as part of a series of exercises designed to enhance interoperability."





"Russian sailors observe the Augusta Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the frigate HS Bouboulina, the flagship of Standing Naval Forces Mediterranean (STANAVFORMED) as it hovers above the deck of the RF frigate Pytlivy, in the Ionian Sea on 26 Nov 04, in preparation for a personnel transfer. The serial formed part of further exercises conducted between the ships in order to enhance interoperability."



" Greek sailor aboard the Greek Frigate, HS Bouboulina, the Flagship of Standing Naval Forces Mediterranean (STANAFORMED) conducting sentry duties on the upper deck looking out towards the Russian Federation destroyer Smetlivy. The ships are at anchor in Taranto, Italy in preparation for a Passage Training Exercise (PASSEX), which will take place on 26 Nov 04 in the Ionian Sea."

[daily666]

Uber cool thread Roman, wonderful pics, but why blank out the kittens?

MP.net at it's best

[Hawk of prairie]

strange vecicle,someone knows what does this do?

[lightfire]

strange vecicle,someone knows what does this do?

the one in the left? some inquisition machine perhaps..

[Venom PL]

Its BTM-3 multi-bucket excavator for trenches.

[Hawk of prairie]

Thanks!
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[iGrooCk]

to say Russian Tank crews are trained worse then Soviet once were is just obsurd. if you got proof to back it up then go ahead and do so and dont pull words outa your ass.