The regiment of the Kremlin is elite elite!

In our mighty state there is a special military unit. Its employees speak at the Victory Day parade, protect the highest state officials, etc. Let's find out more about the presidential regiment ...

What kind of regiment is so special?

To begin with, the Kremlin regiment has one more name: the president's regiment. This is a unique division of the Russian army, which solves very specific military tasks. First of all, the soldiers of this regiment are guarded by the historical and strategic objects of the Moscow Kremlin, they include the official residence of the Russian head of state. Soldiers take part in higher protocol events. They also serve at the Eternal Flame, at the grave of an unknown soldier located near the Kremlin walls.

The Kremlin regiment "takes" the young men on call from all regions of the Russian Federation. In the ranks of soldiers and officers of the regiment there are children from the Stavropol Territory, Siberia and Kuzbass, from the center of Russia, etc. Earlier they were pupils of ordinary comprehensive schools, as well as colleges and even technical schools. For them, the service in the Kremlin regiment is complex and interesting. These guys are united by a great love for their homeland, and a great desire to conscientiously give their military duty to their country.

Age of the elite regiment

The regiment of the Kremlin has its age. In 2016, officers and soldiers celebrated the 80th anniversary of the regiment. Let's learn more about the structure of the presidential army. Each military unit has its own sign, the Kremlin regiment as well. In its 80-year history, the regiment has replaced several signs on the soldiers' sleeves.

Composition of the Kremlin troops

There is an elite army of three battalions, also young defenders are serving in the cavalry honorary escort and battalion called the operational reserve. Elite elite is the First Company of the Guard of Honor. Employees in her soldiers you will meet on guard at the Kremlin wall and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. All recruits want to go to this company, but because of the strictest selection, only one third of applicants get there.

Existing requirements for selection in the regiment

How to get to the Kremlin regiment? In order to be in the ranks of the elite army, it is necessary to pass by a large number of criteria. Here they are:

• The growth of such a soldier must be at least 175 cm and not more than 190 cm.
• Weight is not indicated by exact figures, on the regiment's website it is said that the body weight should normally be correlated with growth.
• There are demands on hearing and vision for the future soldier.
• Visual acuity is 0.7 (without correction for two eyes), color sensitivity should also correspond to the norm.
• To hear such a fighter should whisper at a distance of six meters! Not less! And also on both ears.

Who is not destined to get into the Kremlin regiment?

In the Charter of the President's Regiment there are criteria that do not allow guys to get into such a unit. Not subject to service in the regiment:

• Living young men abroad or having relatives there;
• Those with whom close relatives were convicted for state or serious crimes;
• Punished by compulsory and corrective labor, restricted and deprived of liberty, and also arrested;
• Those who have outstanding, as well as an unrecognized conviction for a crime;
• Boys if they are investigated, investigated or prosecuted;
• Who are registered with the police for crimes;
• Attached to narcological, psycho-neurological and skin-venereal dispensaries.

About the oath

In 2016, the oath was held on December 10 in the territory of the military camp. The beginning of the ceremony was at 10 am. The relatives were already running a few hours before the start. Girls and friends of recruits have the right to be present at the celebration. It is forbidden to bring alcoholic beverages on oath. Do not take such drinks to relatives and guests. There is a risk to stay outside the walls of the military camp, and also create a young soldier a lot of problems.

On the eve of the Oath in the regiment, the Kremlin soldier is given the opportunity to tell his relatives about the unit in which he will be stationed. Upon arrival, relatives will be able to specify the location of the recruit on the parade ground. So you can follow him at a ceremony that does not last long. About 30-40 minutes. Shooting on cameras and video cameras is not prohibited. In recent years, this practice is allowed: when a fighter reads the text of the oath, someone to one of the guests is allowed to go through the cordon and make high-quality pictures. After the ceremony, the guys give up their weapons and go out to their visitors. The procedure does not last more than 20 minutes. A microphone will be waiting for you on the parade ground so that relatives can loudly announce where they will wait for the recruit. The opportunity for communication is on the day of the Oath and also the next day. Naturally, all communication will take place in the territory of a military unit or a paramilitary camp. The regiment of the Kremlin devotes time to communicate with the soldier and relatives as much as other military units.

One day of the Kremlin soldier

The barracks in which the soldiers live are in a historic building. Rise at 6 am. Further on the schedule of building, gymnastics and running - strictly 2 km. After the soldiers are built, the older ones assess the appearance of the rank, then the soldiers go to breakfast with brisk steps. Then there are hours devoted to study. Rest at the fighter after 18 pm. During these hours soldiers are engaged in sports, read, go to the buffet. A lot of time is given to the form, so that it is in perfect order, as well as the drill step. Young soldiers are walking too, in order to march impeccably on the Parade! On Saturdays and Sundays the soldier has a day off. Taking a leave, the guys go to the city. Visit museums, theaters, concerts and exhibitions.