IN Russian army There is no conscript service for girls, however, there are more than 300 thousand representatives of the fair sex in military service.

It is impossible to imagine the Russian Army today without representatives of the fair sex. They perform military duty in units special purpose, in the Marine Corps, in the motorized rifle and Arctic brigades as soldiers, sailors, sergeants, foremen, warrant officers, midshipmen and officers. The law prohibits the involvement of women in guard duty, garrison duty, and internal service. The participation of girls on the battlefield or sending them to hot spots is also not permitted. Today, many girls complain about the injustice of laws and inequality of opportunities for women in the Russian army. They say that girls go to serve to prove to themselves that they are nothing worse than men, but the main thing is that the girls are ready to repay their debt to their native country.

Girls in the army can join the army in two ways. Firstly, upon enrolling in military school and receiving an officer rank after graduation. Education in military schools for girls is free. Secondly, girls can join the army under contract. According to the latest official data in Armed Forces There are 326 thousand women in Russia. This figure consists of civilian personnel and those wearing shoulder straps. There are about 45 thousand women soldiers in the army.

According to statistics today in the armed forces Russian Federation One thousand nine hundred and fifty women serve in officer positions. Of these, twelve were at the rank of colonel, two hundred and sixty lieutenant colonels, five hundred majors, five hundred and fifty two captains, six hundred lieutenants, and several senior lieutenants. The data is quickly becoming outdated as more and more women join the military.

Every year interest in military service among girls is increasing, including the number of those serving under contract. The fair sex is attracted to the service primarily by the high level of social security: a decent salary, social guarantees, the prospect of receiving official housing, good medical care.

There are female generals in the Russian army. In 2010, Army General Tatyana Shevtsova was appointed Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation by order of the Commander-in-Chief.


Tatyana Shevtsova still serves in this position.

Elena Knyazeva – Deputy Head of the Military University of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation for Educational and scientific work from September 25, 2012.


Elena Knyazeva acts as head of the Main Directorate for International Military Cooperation of the Russian Ministry of Defense; she is a Doctor of Philology, professor, and major general.

Women today are ready to defend their Motherland on an equal basis with men. Defender's Day has become their holiday, and they receive congratulations along with the men. Girls in the service do not receive special concessions, but the girls themselves admit that they receive unofficial concessions in their service. And yet girls, even in the army, remain true to themselves, they are beautiful, responsible and faithful to duty. Girls bring new relationships to the army, where a purely male spirit has always reigned. They are changing the face of the Russian Armed Forces in the literal sense of the word. The army is becoming beautiful.

Young ladies began to seriously try on men's suits. But if the matter were limited to this... Not everyone decides to change their wardrobe to camouflage. Although such cases in Lately is being observed more and more. What attracts the weaker sex in this sometimes overwhelming task? Why do young girls rush to military schools, despite the competition, and sign five-year contracts?

For me, as the granddaughter, daughter, sister of an officer, all of these are more than strange questions. Not because, knowing the answer to them, I do not consider them incomprehensible. Having studied the system of this type of activity too well, I am amazed at the courage or stupidity of individuals who choose such a profession.

Russia is not one of the countries where military service is performed not only by men. Probably, it is precisely this fact that draws graceful figures like a magnet into the orderly ranks of servants of the Motherland. The first option is “I don’t know, I want to try.” Almost romance... The second - more common - daughters (and sons) of military personnel follow in the footsteps of their fathers, because the path to other paths is closed and the result is military women. This is a more than common occurrence, with reasons more unknown to me. This precedent is observed in my family.

The older sister serves

The older sister serves in the ranks of the Air Force under a contract, although, like me, she knows all the delights of this “work” better than others. The dream of her youth was shoulder straps; when the goal was achieved, there was no satisfaction. Why was the “experience” of generations not accepted? Yes, we were raised to respect form. But we both knew that serving the Fatherland is a heavy duty. It was clear and visible to each of us that “The state is called the Motherland when it sends its citizens to war, and the citizens begin to be called “sons.” We also knew how the state pays for courage and loyalty.

So why are the daughters, wives, and sisters of military personnel eager to study the regulations, drive a tank, and go on “business trips” to combat points? Maybe they are attracted by high earnings, stable living conditions, benefits, social protection? Let's take a closer look at all these criteria.

The salary is calculated depending on the position, rank, length of service, etc. My sister’s salary is 700 rubles + “compensation for meals” 600 rubles = 1300. I agree that in the conditions of the Russian village this is more or less decent. But rations are issued occasionally, accumulating debts for several months, no indexation, and, of course, no compensation. “Stable living conditions”, i.e. Apartments have been a very sensitive issue lately. The army of homeless servicemen is replenished with each new serviceman and his family. “Benefits” are then canceled, then restored, and in between there are hassles, in addition to the daily, generally accepted ones. “Social protection” - I don’t know whether to cry or laugh when looking at this concept.

On the other hand, I understand military women living in garrisons, far from industrial cities, they have little choice: either serve, or work on a local dilapidated collective farm, or sit at home. They are the ones I feel sorry for most. Distant from Moscow, the bosses feel at ease, which means - “I am the boss, and you are not just a fool, but it’s not known who at all.” It’s even worse when the boss is henpecked by his wife or mistress, who literally commands the parade. Here salvation is only in the wisdom of this lady, but this does not happen often. This means that, having seen a cool suit on Ninka, but not the size for the commander, Ninka will receive an excess amount of night duty. And if there are children at home and there is no one to sit, even if they move away altogether, a holy place is never empty. But an empty place is far from sacred, therefore Svetka, who occupies it, will be quieter than water, lower than the grass. There is a lady in my circle of forced acquaintances who, in response to any remark or dissatisfaction, snaps back clearly: “I sleep with the chief of staff, and I also sleep with the battalion commander, if I want, I’ll sleep with the division commander - go and complain.” Such persons behave arrogantly and defiantly; if you have to cross their path, beware. But if only they posed a danger... There is nowhere to look for protection from men’s attacks in women, and even more so from harassment by superior bosses.

The fates of army women are different:

Some people sleep with management of their own free will, and some do so due to circumstances. Ensign Oksana Ivanovna has been officially the “beloved woman” of the regiment commander for five years now. She found a job with difficulty, and was able to stay in it only under the patronage of the colonel, who had his eye on her. Who will refuse the commander if there are no other ways? Oksana is a deeply decent person and this situation depresses her. Once, I tried to commit suicide, but who would need a sick mother and little Seryozhka?

My friend Sveta is still in a “privileged” position. Her main flaw is weakness and inability to say “no” (this is what caused her situation). And the most offensive thing is the attitude of colleagues. If the “patron” is on a responsible assignment or on a business trip, his comrades (especially special ones) eat the poor fellow for any reason. She cannot give them a decent answer (as some do). You have to be patient. To climb the career ladder in this traditionally male profession, you need to endure a lot: sleepless nights, resentment, and insults. “Female individuals in the uniform of colonels, even generals, are an extremely rare phenomenon, but they exist. But even high rank will not save you from ridicule. Colleagues joke about one major general in a skirt: “Where does she sew the stripes?” But to achieve such an attitude you need to go through a lot and not break. Many women become drunkards, some begin to lead a riotous lifestyle, some become callous, and some go completely crazy, especially after hot spots. By the way, they don’t spare women, they even try to send them to “smell the gunpowder”, they say, they took up the tug... There are also those who travel on their own and more than once, most of them for money, of course.

I don't want to be accused of exaggerating. Everything mentioned above is cons. Pros: you can retire at 37 years old (one year goes by 1.5). The work cloakroom is of the same type, monochromatic, issued by the state.

When receiving an education at military universities, you don’t have to pay, there is a good scholarship there, and the diploma also applies to civilian life. The contract system implies a 5-year or less contract, which can be terminated if desired.

Maybe this justifies a competition for 30 people in military schools? And I’m generally silent about police schools. But regular military personnel still treat guys with more trust than “females” (by the way, an accepted expression), so it’s several times harder to prove that you want and can to a young lady. When it was my turn to choose a profession, I told my parents only one phrase: “Anything, just not the army.” They, of course, twirled their finger at his temple, throwing a couple of dozen hysterics, concerned about the future of their child, but still could not convince him. I am happy that I myself solved the problem of this difficult choice, that I myself entered the university I wanted, in the department I liked. I know that I was not mistaken in rejecting family tradition, and I will never regret it.

Women in the army. Statistics:

In the Armed Forces (AF), more than 2,400 women wear officer's shoulder straps.
Among them: one major general, four colonels and over 300 senior officers.
The average age of women is from 26 to 35 years.
Every sixth warrant officer is a woman, and among military personnel serving under contract in the positions of private and sergeant, almost half are female. 25.2% of women serve in military households; 19% - at headquarters; 17.5% - at communication centers.
In Internal Troops(BB) female officers 650 people.
The average age is 36 years.
The main duty stations are medical units, communications services, there are a small number of teachers in military institutes of explosives.

These are the military women of Russia!

Evgenia Suvorova

Female soldier - yes or no? Still a controversial issue. Women are designed to care for children and provide comfort at home when their men are at war.
A woman warrior - from time immemorial this was only an exception to the rule, but today, in the 21st century, a woman policeman and a woman soldier have not surprised anyone for a long time.

1. Serbian army cadets stand in formation during the graduation ceremony in Belgrade on September 15, 2007. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

2. Israeli military forces during training at a military base in southern Israel on February 12, 2007. REUTERS/Eliana Aponte

3. Israeli platoon leader Rachel Levanta undergoes a combat fitness test at a sports center near Netanya on February 22, 2007. REUTERS/Eliana Aponte

4. Special military training of police officers with men during training in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui, May 28, 2007. REUTERS/China Daily

Women members of the Philippine National Police show off their skills during a demonstration at police headquarters in Taguig, south of Manila on October 30, 2007. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco

6. Women American soldiers walk along the beach in Mogadishu on July 11, 1993. REUTERS/Dan Eldon

7. A policeman loads a pistol during a shooting competition among female police officers to mark the upcoming International Women's Day in the Russian city of Stavropol, March 5, 2008. REUTERS/Eduard Korniyenko

8. Palestinian military women during a military show in Saladin, near Damascus July 15, 2010. REUTERS/ Khaled al-Hariri

9. North Korean female soldiers on the banks of the Yalu River near the North Korean city of Sinuiju, July 27, 2010. REUTERS / Jacky Chen

10. During the graduation ceremony at the Far Eastern Law Institute of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the city of Vladivostok, July 28, 2010. Seven women officers out of 50 officers completed the five-year course. REUTERS/Yuri Maltsev

11. Female soldiers help each other apply lipstick before a military parade in Beijing, July 29, 2010. REUTERS / Jason Lee

Women soldiers dressed in traditional clothing during a military parade in Mexico City on September 16, 2010. Tens of thousands of Mexicans flocked to the streets to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mexico's fight for independence from Spain. REUTERS/Eliana Aponte

13. Iranian female police cadets stand during the graduation ceremony at the Iran Police Academy in Tehran March 12, 2005. REUTERS / Raheb Homavandi

14. Women soldiers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) ground forces march in formation on Tiananmen Square during a mass parade to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). People's Republic China in Beijing October 1, 2009. REUTERS/David Lewis

15. Women soldiers from Democratic Republic Congo in the capital Kinshasa, February 18, 2006. REUTERS/David Lewis

16. An Islamist rebel woman raises a weapon outside a stadium in Mogadishu, Somalia, January 14, 2009. REUTERS/Ismail Taxta

17. A soldier from the honor guard looks back as St. Lucia's Prime Minister Stephenson King is officially welcomed into Havana on January 7, 2010. REUTERS/Enrique De La Osa

18. Baghdad police cadet. REUTERS/Erik de Castro

19. Israeli army, a female soldier screams during a week-long survival course for women in the infantry at an undisclosed location in Israel May 23, 2005. REUTERS/IDF

20. Croatian soldiers firing in snowy conditions at a military base near Zagreb on January 31, 2003. The four women are members of a Croatian army unit who will go to Afghanistan in February as part of the German unit of the NATO mission. . REUTERS/Nikola Solic

21. Residents of Baghdad pass a female American soldier on patrol in a shopping arcade, May 26, 2008. REUTERS/Mohammed Ameen

22. A government soldier carries a baby on his back in eastern Congo on January 26, 2009. REUTERS/Alissa Everett

23. Female cadet corps marches at a military school in Bogota March 4, 2009. REUTERS/John Vizcaino

25. Female police cadets attend training in Baghdad March 22, 2009. REUTERS/May Naji

Iraqi police aim their weapons during training at the police academy in Karbala, 80 km southwest of Baghdad March 22, 2009. REUTERS/Mushtaq Muhammed

27. Venezuelan civilian reservists participate in an event to mark the 7th anniversary of President Hugo Chavez's return to power after a brief coup in Caracas, April 13, 2009. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

28. Somali girl.

29. A French policewoman shows a new pistol that will soon be used by the French police and gendarmerie, September 24, 2003. SIG Sauer SP 2002 9mm automatic pistol made by the German company JP Sauer and Sonh.

Woman Warrior. From time immemorial, this concept was only an exception to the rule, because women were created to care for children and provide comfort at home when their men were at war. However, today, in the 21st century, the existence of such professions as a female police officer and a female soldier has not surprised anyone for a long time.
It is worth noting that women today serve in many armies of the world; in Israel, conscription service is mandatory for both men and women. If we talk about Europe, the most “feminine” army today is the French one, in which 23 thousand women in uniform serve, which is 8% of the total number of personnel - from private to colonel. There are women in almost all parts, with the exception of Marine Corps, Foreign Legion and submarine crews.
To others successful example The armies of the USA, Great Britain, Germany, Australia and Canada are exercising their right to military service. So, according to data published by the Pentagon, out of 1.42 million soldiers and officers who are on active duty, 205 thousand are women (more than 14%), while 64 of them have the ranks of general and admiral.

Today, women in the Russian army also reach high command heights. Thus, the deputy head of the Main Directorate of International Military Cooperation (GUMVS) of the Russian Ministry of Defense is Major General Elena Knyazeva, who, having received this rank, after a long break, became the only woman in the Russian military generals.
Women have even penetrated into such a purely “male” branch of the military as the Airborne Forces. For example, the media has repeatedly published information that about 383 women serve in the famous 76th Airborne Division, stationed in Pskov, including 16 officers. Moreover, while women in medical and financial services have not surprised anyone for a long time, women in the position of platoon commanders are a rather rare phenomenon. It was in this position in the communications battalion that Lieutenant Ekaterina Anikeeva served as guard, and all her subordinates were men.
Moreover, the Ryazan Airborne School does not stand still. This is famous educational institution, which today trains applicants from 32 countries, began accepting girls in 2008. Representatives of the fair sex are invited to master a profession called “Use of airborne support units.” Graduates of the school - female officers - will command squads of parachute handlers, as well as assist in the release of military equipment and paratroopers, including using complex multi-dome systems and special platforms. As studies specially carried out in Russia show, female military personnel represent a fairly significant reserve for replenishing and manning the Russian Armed Forces, while they have no fundamental contraindications for serving military service. Moreover, the results of the studies indicate that women in the army are characterized by more high level health compared to male military personnel. And the Russian army itself already has experience working with women, who, among other things, serve under contract.
It is believed that women are the “weaker sex,” but this is not true. Yes, it is known that the physical strength of a woman with equal body weight is slightly less than that of men, but at the same time, this lack of physical strength can be compensated by the woman’s mastery of weapons and training. A trained female soldier is able to easily defeat an untrained man.

I suggest you just admire women in uniform =)

Girls in the Kurdistan Self-Defense Units (YPG).
Islamic State militants are afraid of dying at the hands of these women, since in this case they will not go to heaven, but to hell.

Colombia.
Ukraine.
US Marine Corps.
Russia.
Lithuania.

India.
US Marine Corps.
Australian Army signaller Natasha Miller poses for a photo during a deployment to Iraq, September 2015.
Kazakhstan.
US Air Force.
Latvia.
Russia.
Israel.

Russia.
Kazakhstan.
Germany.
India.
North Korea.
Russia.
Italy.
Norway.
Poland.
Mexico.
Belarus.
China.
Finland.
Mongolia.
Ukraine.
Norway.
The first female pilot of the Italian army.
Brazil.

Israel.


Great Britain.
Russia.
Kazakhstan.
Slovenia.
France.

Ecuador.

Croatia.
Russia.
Serbia.
Chile.
British Navy.
Girls from the Ryazan Airborne Forces school.
Kazakhstan.
Lieutenant Elena Boldyreva. First platoon airborne forces. Head of the Airborne Forces Analytical Station. Graduate of the Chemical Defense Academy.

Belarus.
US Army personnel during Army Ranger School.
Ukraine.
Belarus.
Sweden. Japan.
Germany.
USA.
Portugal.
Israel.
Kazakhstan.
The oath of girls at the Military Space Academy.

Russia.

At the joint exercises of Russian and Kazakh paratroopers "Interaction-2008"
Ukraine.

Commander (Major) Virginie Guyot - the first woman in the Patrouille de France, commanded this unit in 2009-2010, at the age of 32.
Greece.
Russia.

Serbia.
USA.
Basic Combat Training (BCT), specifically "Red Phase of Basic Combat Training", which means going through a gas chamber during basic training in the US Army.

During this training, all newcomers are required to undergo the so-called. gas chamber. The gas chamber is a very fun challenge. It’s very funny to look at the recruits who come out of it covered in tears and snot, while coughing wildly. Some of the D.I's came into this cell when they suffered from a cold or cough - the cough seemed to go away, and the cold went away within a day. The gas chamber allows you to develop moral stability in the face of visible and tangible danger; over time, as a rule, after the second run, the fear of the gas chamber disappears, because After 20 minutes, the effect of tear gas stops. The camera is a mandatory test, all military personnel undergo it once a year.
Belarus.