National Guard (Russia)

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National Guard emblem
Commander Army General Wiktor Zolotov (2016)

The National Guard ( Russian Росгвардия ) of Russia is a gendarmerie that was established in 2016.

The purpose of the association is to help protect state borders , take responsibility for gun control , fight against terrorism and organized crime , protect public order and guard critical state infrastructures .

management

literature

  • Martin Malek : The new national guard of Russia. “Praetorian Guard” or Counter Terrorism Unit? SIAK-Journal - Journal for Police Science and Police Practice (2/2017), pp. 87–98, doi : 10.7396 / 2017_2_H .

Web links

Commons : Federal National Guard Troops Service of the Russian Federation  - Collection of Pictures, Videos, and Audio Files

Coordinates: 55 ° 45 ′ 33.3 "  N , 37 ° 41 ′ 50.3"  E