Women played an important role in world wars in Russia and the Soviet Union, particularly during World War II. Women served in the Russian armed forces in small numbers in the early stages …

Russian airborne troops, known as the VDV, are considered the military elite. The paratroops are always combat-ready and can swiftly deploy anywhere they’re needed. But is there a place for …

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2020年9月18日 · Women who wish to enlist in the Russian Armed Forces must pass a modified physical exam and are tested for pregnancy before admission. While foreign men are allowed …

2024年5月4日 · Russian military efforts to recruit women from prisons and civilian life have clashed with President Vladimir V. Putin’s conservative agenda.

Russian women performing their duty to defend the Motherland can be found in many troop formations and even on different continents. They serve in ground forces, as well as in the …

2020年10月22日 · Russia is drastically stepping up its airborne exercises this summer, but its paratrooper training units have one battalion that stands out. The all-female battalion trains …

This article analyzes the gendered representations of Russian women soldiers in the official newspaper of the Russian Armed Forces, Krasnaya Zvezda (Red Star), and how these …

As women take on diverse roles within the military, their contributions have proven vital to operational effectiveness. This article examines the multifaceted nature of women in the …

2024年7月12日 · Women participated as volunteer combatants, resistance fighters, and partisans in three wars between 1914 and 1920 in Russia: the First World War, the Russian Revolution …