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Russian special forces. Portraits by Dima Beliakov

Russian special forces. Portraits by Dima Beliakov. Captain 'Mokry' Green Beret

Black and white photo Captain ‘Mokry’ Green Beret, participated in numerous operations in the Caucasus. Russian special forces. Portraits by Dima Beliakov

Russian special forces. Portraits by Dima Beliakov
“Alpha” is one of the best fighting units in the world. Known as “spetsnaz”, a term used for special purpose units. As you can see, these are portraits of veterans who used to work for Russian spetsnaz. Meanwhile, the 29th Super SWAT International Round-Up – 2011, held in the United States, Orlando, Florida proved it. This is an open World Cup with the police (mainly) special forces. Noteworthy, the team Special Forces Center of FSB of Russia consisted of eleven people, including two snipers. As a result, in the record-piggy of our team – first and second place in Super SWATu, silver «Remington super sniper». In addition, the title of “best international team.” Of course, we are proud of the guys, they are honor and glory! Besides, the country must know its heroes. Even if not in person.

Russian special forces. Colonel Alexander Musienko (45 years old)

Russian special forces. Colonel Alexander Musienko (45 years old)

Colonel Alexander Musienko (45 years old) was a veteran of both Chechen and Afghan campaigns. Participated in 150 operations. He was deputy commander of a reconnaissance company of the GRU in Afghanistan. During the second Chechen campaign was a head of the GRU special operations in Khankala hunt for the leaders of Chechen gangs.

Russian special forces. Portraits by Dima Beliakov

Russian special forces

Colonel Alexander Mikhailov. Member of the group ‘Alpha’ in 1982-2005. Fought in Afghanistan and Chechnya

Alexander Mikhailov, Colonel. Member of the group ‘Alpha’ in 1982-2005. Fought in Afghanistan and Chechnya

Alexander Mikhailov, Colonel. Member of the group ‘Alpha’ in 1982-2005. Fought in Afghanistan and Chechnya

Group photo of the 242nd Reconnaissance Battalion of special purpose. All officers – veterans of 2-Chechen campaigns

Group photo of the 242nd Reconnaissance Battalion of special purpose. All officers – veterans of 2-Chechen campaigns

Andrey Algorov, Lieutenant Colonel. Member of the group ‘Vympel’. A veteran of two Chechen campaigns. Member of anti-terrorist Dubrovka operations

Andrey Algorov, Lieutenant Colonel. Member of the group ‘Vympel’. A veteran of two Chechen campaigns. Member of anti-terrorist Dubrovka operations

Special forces. Lieutenant Colonel Andrey Algorov

Special forces. Lieutenant Colonel Andrey Algorov

Known as ‘Mario’. The commander of the reconnaissance of 8th Moscow spetsnaz. Major, Veteran of 2-Chechen campaigns, maroon beret. Poses with the trophy TT

Known as ‘Mario’. The commander of the reconnaissance of 8th Moscow spetsnaz. Major, Veteran of 2-Chechen campaigns, maroon beret. Poses with the trophy TT

Sergey Illarionov (34 years old), Major

Sergey Illarionov (34 years old), Major

Vyacheslav Yartsev (’54), Major, a member of the KGB Spetsnaz ‘Alfa’. Fought in Afghanistan, worked for particularly important goals, such as leaders of dushmans

Vyacheslav Yartsev (’54), Major, a member of the KGB Spetsnaz ‘Alfa’. Fought in Afghanistan, worked for particularly important goals, such as leaders of dushmans

Mayor Paul Koshelev. Company commander in the 16th Special Forces Detachment Rostov. Veteran 2-Chechen campaigns. Green Beret.

Paul Koshelev. Major, Company commander in the 16th Special Forces Detachment Rostov. Veteran 2-Chechen campaigns. Green Beret.

Senior Lieutenant ‘Krok’. The commander of the reconnaissance of the 16th Special Forces squad in Rostov. Veteran of both Chechen campaigns

Senior Lieutenant ‘Krok’. The commander of the reconnaissance of the 16th Special Forces squad in Rostov. Veteran of both Chechen campaigns

The commander of the intelligence unit of the 8th Special Forces in Moscow. veteran of 2 Chechen companies. Green Beret

The commander of the intelligence unit of the 8th Special Forces in Moscow. veteran of 2 Chechen companies. Green Beret

Photo of Veteran of Russian spetsnaz, officer

Photo of Veteran of Russian spetsnaz, officer

Officer, Veteran of Russian spetsnaz

Officer, Veteran of Russian spetsnaz

Russian spetsnaz, officer

Russian spetsnaz, officer

Veteran of Russian spetsnaz, officer

Veteran of Russian spetsnaz, officer

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