The commanders of the airborne troops of the USSR and Russia

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August 2, 1930 near Voronezh was held exercises of the air forces (VVS). Feature of the exercise was the dropping by parachute of a military unit in the amount of twelve people from the plane “Farman-Goliath”. This date became the day of the airborne troops (VDV) of the red army, later became a separate combat arm, the command of which was carried out by the commander. The airborne commanders were appointed from among experienced combat officers.

New branch

The First airborne division was formed in the USSR in 1931. In December 1932, the revolutionary military Council of its Decision introduces airborne division. The mass deployment of the new troops, the motto of which in the future will be “No one except us”.

Initially, the airborne division was part of the red Army air force, but June 3, 1946 resolution of the USSR government VDV was subordinated to the Minister of the Armed Forces (AF) of the USSR. In this regard, was introduced by the staff unit commander of this kind of troops.

The Commanders of the airborne troops of the USSR and Russia, each in their time, contributed, some more, some less, in the development of their troops.

The Commanders of the “winged infantry" of the Soviet Union

During the existence of the airborne command of this special native troops was entrusted to the commander of the fifteen.

Opens a list of the commanders of General Vasily Glagolev – in 1946 he headed a new kind of troops in the Soviet Union.

Since October, 1947, after the sudden death of V. V. Glagolev, is appointed commander Alexander F. Kazankin.

Less than a year (end of 1948 - September 1949) airborne assault troops were under the command of Rudenko, Sergei Ignatievich, Marshal of aviation.

General Gorbatov A. V., commanded airborne from 1950 to 1954.

This legend of the V. F. Margelov led the paratroopers more than 20 years (1954 to January 1979).

In subsequent years, the commanders of the airborne troops of the USSR occupied their posts for a maximum of a year or two, with the exception of D. S. Sukhorukov

  • I. V. Tutarinov (1959 - 1961);
  • Sukhorukov, D. S. (1979 – 1987);
  • Kalinin N. V. (1987 – 1989 start);
  • Achalov, V. A. (1989 – 1990);
  • Grachev, P. S. (January – August 1991);

Podkolzin, E. N. was the last commander of the "winged infantry" of the USSR and the first - Russia (August 1991-November 1996).

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The Commanders of the “blue berets” Russia

With the formation of the Russian Federation observed some stability in the leadership of the airborne forces: commanders held their positions longer, which speaks about the seriousness of recruitment in the Ministry of defence of the country.

The Last quarter century of Russian airborne troops were under the command of generals:

  • Yevgeny Nikolayevich Podkolzin (September 1991-December 1996);
  • Shpak George Ivanovich (December 1996-September 2003);
  • Valeriy Yevgenyevich Yevtukhovich (November 2007-may 2009);
  • Shamanov Vladimir Anatolyevich (may 2009 – present);

The First commander of the

After the withdrawal from the jurisdiction of the air force Minister of the USSR armed forces was appointed the first commander of the airborne forces: he was General Vasily Glagolev.

the First commander of the airborne troops

Born on 21 Feb 1896. Primary education received in elementary school and real school of Kaluga.

With the beginning of the civil war (1918), fought on the side of the red Army in the cavalry. After the end of the fratricidal war Glagolev is the Third Baku commanders courses and continues to serve in the 68th cavalry regiment.

In 1941, after the Higher academic courses at the Military Academy (VA). Frunze received the rank of Colonel. During the war proved himself a skillful commander. For the actions in the battles on the Dnieper, on 27 October 1943 Glagolev received the title of Lieutenant-General, and soon the star of the Hero. In 1946 Glagolev appointed commander of the airborne troops of the USSR.

For outstanding achievements was awarded the order of Lenin (twice) order of the red banner (twice), order of Suvorov and Kutuzov.

Exercises 21 September 1947 were the last for commander – he died in the course of their conduct. The grave of V. V. Glagolev is in the Novodevichy cemetery.

His name are the streets of Moscow, Minsk, Kaluga.

The Troops uncle Vasya

So stood for the abbreviation of VDV in the period when the "winged infantry" was commanded by Vasily Margelov Philipovich – the legend of the USSR Supreme Soviet.

Commander of the airborne forces of the USSR

Commander of the airborne troops of the USSR V. F. Margelov was born on 9 Jan 1908 in Ekaterinoslavl (now Dnepropetrovsk). In 1928 the Komsomol Margelov is sent to military school in Minsk, which graduated from in 1931. In the Soviet-Finnish war, a young officer shows valor.

The Attack of Nazi Germany Margelov meets in the position of commander of a rifle regiment, and in 1944 he entrusted the 49th infantry division of the 28th army of the 3rd Ukrainian front.

For the leadership entrusted to parts during crossing the Dnieper divisional commander Margelov gets a star Hero.

After the Victory in VA studies of the General staff of the USSR. Voroshilov, after commanding a division. Then there was the far East, where Margelov has entrusted the case.

From 1954 to 1979 (with a break in the 1959 – 1961) commands Margelov airborne. In this post, “Suvorov of the twentieth century” proved a great organizer: the "blue berets" became a formidable strike force, which had no equal.

Harsh nature of Margelov organicallycombined with his father's warmth to his subordinates. Caring about people was a priority for the commander. Theft was punished mercilessly. Combat training combined with the arrangement of the soldiers and officers. For these paratroopers, Margelov called "Batey".

During his tenure as commander of the airborne troops in 1973 for the first time made possible the landing of armored vehicles with the crew inside.

Died Margelov V. F. 4 Mar 1990. His grave is in the Novodevichy cemetery.

the Commanders of the airborne troops

The Ryazan higher command school of the airborne troops named after Margelov. In Ryazan, Saint-Petersburg, Pskov and many other cities in memory of the "Marine No. 1" is immortalized in the names of streets, squares, monuments.

The Commander of airborne troops of the two States

Commander of the airborne troops Colonel-General Podkolzin, E. N. - unique to a certain extent, the military commander: as commander, with the collapse of the Soviet Union continued to hold this position in the airborne troops of the Russian Federation.

Born in Lepsinsk, the village of Taldy-Kurgan region (Kazakh SSR), 18 April 1936.

He Graduated from the airborne school of the city of Alma-ATA, then - VA im. Frunze. In 1973, commanded the airborne regiment, and after three year the 106th division.

In 1982, after studying at the VA staff them. Voroshilov was appointed the first Deputy chief of staff of the airborne forces, then-chief of staff-first Deputy commander of the airborne troops. In 1991 Podkolzin appointed commander.

Commander of the airborne troops Colonel-General

With the collapse of the Soviet Union Evgeny Nikolaevich continued service as the commander of the airborne troops, but now has a new state-Russia. In 1996 Podkolzin was discharged.

The Years of service Podkolzina is marked by awards, among which the Red Star.

Died 19 June 2003. Podkolzina grave is at the cemetery Troekurov.

The Commander Shpak G. I.

The Commander of airborne troops of Russia Georgy Shpak born in the town of Osipovichi, which is located in Mogilev region. Date of birth 8 September 1943.

After the Ryazan higher airborne school continued to serve in training units of the College and landing parts.

In 1978, the spac ISLANDS after them. Frunze is employed by the regiment commander, chief of staff of the 76th airborne division and then as commander of the division.

the Commander of the Russian airborne troops

In December 1979, his regiment first took part in the military conflict in Afghanistan.

After VA of the General staff of the USSR (1988) took the position of army commander, chief of staff of the Turkestan and Volga districts.

In December 1996, appointed commander of the airborne forces. In this post Shpak stayed until September 2003, whereupon he retired upon reaching the retirement age.

Georgy received state awards, including order of the red banner.

Second Yermolov

The Commander of airborne troops of Russia Vladimir Shamanov stands out from all its predecessors: in its “asset” appear on two of the war-the Chechen.

Commander of the airborne troops of Russia

Born in Barnaul on February 15, 1957. In 1978, after the Ryazan school, on the recommendation of the commander of the airborne troops Sukhorukov, appointed by the battalion commander. Limit demands on himself and his subordinates made his career very rapid.

In the 90 years Shamans involved in the Karabakh conflict, commanding a group of 7th airborne division in Chechnya. In late 1995, becoming Deputy commander of the grouping of the Russian armed forces in Chechnya, and after a year the commander of this group.

Stiffness Shamanov in decision-making, many mapped to a known General Yermolov, in his time “led to the world" of the Caucasus.

the Commanders of the airborne troops of the USSR and Russian

In may 2009 Vladimir A. appointed commander of Russian airborne troops. In this role, he is present. Is tough and effective.

The Role of the commanders of the airborne forces

The Commanders of the airborne forces, of course, played a crucial role in the formation and development of the airborne troops of our country. Each of them have done anything to “winged infantry” has become a formidable force, able to solve any problem in any part of the world.

It is Difficult to overestimate the contribution of teams such as Glagolev, Margelov, Shamans. They deserve the honor and respect of his colleagues and civilians, and the people pays tribute to it.


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