Located in the village of Totskoye-4 Orenburg region, belongs to the Volga Military District. Represented by 21 separate Guards Red Banner Omsk-Novoburg Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky Motorized Rifle Brigade. This is the only large combat-ready garrison located on the Central Asian border.

History of military unit 12128

The history of the unit begins in 1941, when it was listed as the 21st Totsk Guards Motorized Rifle Division. Since 1945, she was transferred to Halle (GDR), in 1992 again to Totskoye-2, having received the title of peacekeeper. Officers and fighters military unit 12128 took part in hostilities in the territory South Ossetia, Transnistria, Chechnya, Georgia and Abkhazia. After military reform in 2008-2009, the unit was renamed into the 21st separate guards motorized rifle brigade.

Eyewitness Information

One of the rooms in the cockpit

Military unit 12128 is located in a village with a complete and necessary infrastructure. Although Totskoye is small in size, it is quite developed: there are shops, cafes, a clinic, a hotel, a post office, and banks. On the territory of the part itself there is a post office, a parade ground stadium, a chip, a library, a canteen, an infirmary. There is no hospital, the soldiers undergo examinations and treatment in the infirmary at the medical unit of the garrison and in the clinic of the village. Each cubicle has everything you need for personal hygiene: washing machine, shower room, bathroom. Everything is kept clean and in good order. Soldiers who have served six months or more live in the barracks, and family officers serving under the contract can live in a special hostel or outside the unit on the territory of the village.

Canteen of the military unit 12128

In military unit 12128 there is a cozy dining room that meets sanitary requirements. In military unit 12128, civilian cooks also cook food. Food for military personnel is balanced, meets all the necessary standards. The dining room menu is designed so that the fighter receives the necessary elements for a healthy body along with food. Cleaning is also done by specially hired workers. But on Saturday for all soldiers park and economic day.

Taking the Oath also takes place on Saturdays at 10:00 am. After the soldiers can go on leave until 20:00 pm Sunday. Before this, the serviceman must write a statement in advance addressed to the unit commander before Thursday. To do this, parents or the wife need to leave their document (for example, a passport or driver's license). If an employee does not go on leave, then relatives and friends can meet him at the checkpoint of the unit. Telephones are allowed for conscripts. But during classes they must be turned off, and during inspections they are surrendered to the unit commander. He makes an entry about this in a journal, and the soldiers put their signatures. All messages, calls and visits are checked. social networks. There is a program from the company "MegaFon" called "Call Mom", and therefore all employees are given SIM card data. If someone needs a SIM card from another operator, then there are two Euroset branches in the village. Soldiers get paid. It is credited to the Sberbank card. On the territory of the military unit there is his ATM and another one - "Pushkin". In addition, there are ATMs and branches of Rosselkhozbank and VTB-24 in Totskoye-4.

Relatives can also send a money transfer to the card. There are several ways:

• through online banking (for Sberbank and VTB-24);
• transfer at a bank branch;
• transfer from one card to another.

AT separate brigade operational purpose (OBON) of the Central Regional Command of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in Sofrino near Moscow, an annual holiday was held. OBON TsRK VV MIA of Russia celebrated 24 years from the date of formation.

Perestroika that swept across the expanses Soviet Union caused bloody internecine conflicts. In this regard, in 1988, the Government of the USSR decided to create two operational brigades to perform special tasks to protect public order, counteract the spread of ethnic conflicts and eliminate hotbeds of tension in the regions of the country. One of these brigades was formed on October 10 on the basis of the 504 training regiment of the USSR Ministry of Internal Affairs near Moscow. On December 27, 1988, young soldiers from Sofrins took the oath for the first time. And on February 12, 1989, an order followed: forward, to Baku! From this city - the capital of Azerbaijan - the combat chronicle of the Sofri brigade began. As the former commander of the 21st OBRON, Major General Simachkov, noted at the celebrations on the occasion of the fifteenth anniversary of the brigade, all the difficult days for Russia can be traced through history combat way parts.

Then there was Georgia. It was the Sofrino brigade that was in Tbilisi on the night of April 9 near the Gruzteleradio building, where a crowd of five to six thousand people, unpredictable in their actions, went wild. Almost immediately after those hot events from June 4 to August 21, the officers and sergeants of the brigade literally separated the warring Meskhetian Turks and Uzbeks with their bodies during the riots in the Ferghana Valley of the Uzbek SSR. Further, like a snowball, - Nagorno-Karabakh, Dushanbe, Armenia, the Nakhichevan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, the performance of service and combat missions in Vilnius, Kabardino-Balkaria ...

Then, in 1991, the brigade suffered its first losses. In a firefight, covering the retreat of civilians and their subordinates in the vicinity of the village of Yukhara Jibikli in Karabakh, firing back to the last bullet, Lieutenant Oleg Babak and Private Maksimov were killed. Oleg Babak was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.

Further following the rapidly unfolding events of the 90s: the implementation of combat missions in Makhachkala, Mozdok and Allagir districts North Ossetia, Nazran, maintaining a state of emergency in the villages of Brut and Kurtat, the village of Tarskoye, North Ossetian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic ... During the bloody events of October 1993 near the White House, contrary to orders, the Sofrino brigade led by deputy commander Vladimir Enyagin and brigade commander Vladimir Vasiliev refused to participate in the siege of the Supreme Council and did not lead a column of armored vehicles to the Ostankino television center. The soldiers and officers of the brigade remained true to their oath and did not shed the blood of their brethren.

And two years later, the first Chechen campaign(1995). And the Sofrints, as always, solve the tasks assigned to them: they participate in a special operation in the Staropromyslovsky district of Grozny, Argun, Gudermes, storm the settlements of Samashki, Bamut, Orekhovo. So in the battle on Bald Mountain near Bamut, a detachment of 34 military personnel was required to hold the height at any cost, while the main forces stormed the highland village. For five hours, the special forces held back the furious onslaught of the militants, who at the same time had an overwhelming numerical superiority. The distance between the opposing sides was reduced to 15-20 meters. When the unit, having completed the task, received the command to leave the battle, the unit commander was forced to call fire on himself. Breaking through, the fighters used almost all the ammunition, but each left one grenade - for himself.

In 1991, the last title of Hero of the Soviet Union (Gold Star No. 12772) was posthumously awarded to Lieutenant Internal Troops Russian Federation Oleg Yakovlevich Babak for courage and heroism in protecting the population in Nagorno-Karabakh.

After the Khasavyurt Agreement, the Sofri Brigade from 97 to 98 years. located in Dagestan. And on September 29, 1999, the 21st OBRON crossed the administrative border with the Chechen Republic and went on the offensive from the direction of Terekli - Mekteb - Kumili - Chervlenaya ... Special operations followed as part of the Northern United Group of Forces, the Eastern United Group of Forces, special operations in the settlements of Urus-Martan, Goity, Chechen-aul, Alkhan-Kala, Alkhan-Yurt... Already by this time, the command of the Joint Group of Federal Forces and the command of the VV and TFR had a firm opinion that the brigade reserve was one of the most combat-ready formations in the group. At this time, even Basayev, not inclined to compliments to Russian troops, said that "it is better not to fight with the Sofrinsky brigade."

On December 25, the Sofrintsy, as part of the Western United Group, advanced to the area of ​​​​the Staropromyslovsky district and on December 26 proceeded to storm Grozny. The brigade was attacking on a wide front with 4 battalions in one echelon. The “Sofrintsy” were looking for weak points in the enemy’s defense, ways to bypass it. However, on the night of December 28, not yet knowing about it, they approached the main defensive line of the enemy and intuitively, also by the fire resistance of the enemy, felt that it was necessary to stop, prepare and proceed to the assault in the morning. And so it turned out. On December 29, from dawn until 11 p.m., a fierce battle did not stop along the entire front of the brigade. This fight did not stop until January 3, 2000. During these days, 33 soldiers of the brigade were killed. This terrible sacrifice of the war forced everyone to regroup their forces and means to defeat the bandits. It was during this period that information was received that the Sofrino brigade was no longer there, it had all died. During the period of restoring constitutional order in Chechnya, the Gold Star of the Hero of the Russian Federation was awarded to Major General G.D. Fomenko and Private Bushmelev.

On March 11, 2003, the personnel was withdrawn from Grozny to the place of permanent deployment in the village of Sofrino near Moscow.

In memory of a hero

On September 27, 2012, in the Pushkinsky district of the Moscow region, at the Ashukinskaya station in the park in memory of the soldiers of the Sofrino brigade of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, a monument to the Hero of the Soviet Union, Lieutenant Oleg Babak, was unveiled. The monument was designed by Honored Artist of Russia Elena Bezborodova. On the memorial stele of black granite there is a bronze bas-relief: the strong hands of a soldier, a tragically courageous look and childishly disheveled curls.

The opening ceremony was attended by the head of the Pushkinsky district Viktor Lisin, the command, military personnel and veterans of the Sofrino Brigade, representatives of the clergy of the Pushkinsky church district, teachers and students of schools in the Pushkinsky district, Oleg Babak's parents - Nadezhda Ivanovna and Yakov Andreevich.

Oleg Babak was born in 1967 in the village of Victoria, Poltava region of Ukraine. After graduating from the Leningrad Higher Political School, he served in the Sofrino brigade of the Internal Troops of the USSR Ministry of Internal Affairs as a deputy company commander for political affairs. The servicemen of this unit participated in all, without exception, hostilities on the territory of the Fatherland: Baku, Fergana, Tbilisi, Nagorno-Karabakh, Dagestan, Ossetia, Chechen Republic and others.

In 1991 Soviet troops carried out a peacekeeping mission in Nagorno-Karabakh. In April 1991, a unit commanded by 24-year-old Oleg Babak controlled the area of ​​the Azerbaijani village of Yukhari Jibikli on the border with Armenia, near the Goris-Kafan highway.

On April 7, on the day of Holy Easter, a hundred Armenian militants burst into the village. To prevent the death of civilians, Oleg and the soldiers of his unit entered into battle with the militants. The forces were unequal. Then the lieutenant ordered everyone to retreat, while he himself remained to cover the retreat of civilians and his comrades. When he ran out of ammunition, Oleg Babak was killed by militants.
For courage and heroism shown in the performance of military duty, by the Decree of the President of the USSR of September 17, 1991, Oleg Babak was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union (posthumously).

The rector of the churches of the Holy Icon of the Mother of God in the village of Artyomovo, the Savior of the Muranovo estate not made by hands, the Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky of the Sofrinsky brigade of the Interior Ministry, responsible for interaction with military units and law enforcement agencies in the Pushkinsky district, hegumen Feofan (Zamesov) and parishioners have long dreamed of creating monument to Oleg Babak. Funds for its manufacture were collected by the whole world, part of the money was contributed by veterans of the Sofrino brigade of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.

It is symbolic that the opening and consecration of the monument took place on the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord. All those gathered at the monument to Oleg Babak felt themselves involved in the triumph of love, courage and the strength of the human spirit over the satanic plans for the destruction of peaceful people. There were words of memory and gratitude to Oleg Babak for his feat, words of consolation and gratitude to the parents of the hero.

For 20 years of serving the Fatherland, the Sofrino brigade of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia lost 109 servicemen. The opening of the monument to the Hero confirms that the people of multinational Russia remember and keep the memory of their defenders.

“There is no greater love than a man who lays down his life for his friends” (Gospel of John 15.13.)

The location of the 21st Separate Guards Red Banner Omsk-Novobug Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky Motorized Rifle Brigade, or military unit 12128, is the village of Totskoye-2, Orenburg Region. Now Military Unit 12128 is the only large combat-ready unit near the borders of the Central Asian direction and belongs to the Volga Military District.

Story

The predecessor of the brigade was the 27th Totsk Guards motorized rifle division established in 1941. From 1945 to December 1992 she was in Halle (GDR), and then she was relocated to Totskoye-2. In 1992, she received the status of peacekeeping, and the personnel and officers of the unit participated in peacekeeping operations in the territory of Transnistria, South Ossetia, Georgia, Chechnya and Abkhazia.
As a result of the military reform of 2008-2009. the division was reorganized into the 21st separate guards motorized rifle brigade. The division regularly takes part in all-Russian and international exercises, where it wins prizes.

Part Day Celebration

eyewitness impressions

Infrastructure of the village of Totskoye, where military unit 12128, developed enough for a small locality. There are several cafes, a hotel, a clinic, a post office, shops, the House of Officers and ATMs.
As for the conditions of service in military unit 12128, eyewitnesses note good material and domestic indicators. For example, the fact that military personnel live in dormitories designed for 4-6 people. Washing machine, shower and toilet - one per cubicle. Recruits, soldiers who have served half a year and those who finish their service live in separate barracks. A hostel is provided for family contract officers. They can also rent accommodation in the village itself.

On the territory of military unit 12128 there is a post office, a chip, a stadium parade ground, a library, an infirmary, a canteen and an ATM. Surveillance cameras are installed around the perimeter of the garrison. Catering is organized by civilians, as well as cleaning the territory. But on Saturday, the soldiers have a traditional park and economic day.

One of the rooms in the cockpit

Mobile phones are with the military, but must be turned off during classes or exercises. For the period of checks, communication means are handed over to the unit commander (an appropriate entry is made in the log book) to view messages, calls and visit their accounts on social networks. Soldiers receive MegaFon SIM cards as part of the Call Mom program at the military registration and enlistment office. If you need to buy a SIM card from one of the mobile operators, then there are two Euroset stores in Totsky-4.
The oath in such a unit as military unit 12128 takes place on Saturday at 10.00 am. After it, the fighters are allowed leave, until 20.00 Sunday on the security of a document of one of the parents or wife (passport or driver's license). To retire, a serviceman must write an application addressed to the commander of the unit before Thursday. Relatives should know that you can only pick up a soldier before the weekend until 17.00. Otherwise, the period of his leave is reduced and you can see each other only from 10.00 - 11.00 the next day. If the serviceman was not released on leave, relatives and friends can visit him in the visiting room at the checkpoint of the unit.

Canteen of the 21st Motorized Rifle Brigade

As for the monetary allowance, the employees of military unit 12128 receive it on a Sberbank card. On the territory of the garrison there is its ATM and another one - the Pushkin bank, and in Totskoy-4 itself - an ATM of Rosselkhozbank and VTB-24. A commission of 100 rubles is charged for withdrawing money from cards of other banks at the terminals of a part or village. You can replenish the soldier card like this:

• Online banking transfer (practiced for VTB-24 and Sberbank of Russia);
• At bank branches. The sender needs a passport, employee data (full name, card and passport number);
• Transfer to a card of one bank from a card of another (mainly an online banking system) for any amount. A commission is charged: for VTB-24 - 50 rubles, and for Sberbank of Russia - 30 rubles.

The function of the hospital in Totskoye is performed by the infirmary at the medical unit and the clinic in the village. Sometimes a soldier is sent to hospitals in Orenburg (contact details are listed below).

In the club part

Information for mom

Parcels and letters

Unit address: 461134, Orenburg region, pos. Totskoe-4, military unit 12128, full name of the soldier, number / letter of the unit (check with him).
The post office is located in the unit, but there are two post office employees. Sometimes a military postman from among the conscript soldiers helps with sorting letters, parcels and money orders. He picks up parcels and letters once a week. Among the transfers allowed:

• Disposable machines and personal hygiene items;
• Knipser (manicure scissors are prohibited);
• Threads, fabric for collars and 3 needles (in the assortment of domestic military stores - “hozpacket”);
• Cream and brush for shoes;
• Laces and insoles;
• Warm socks, thermal underwear, gloves and hat;
• Stationery;
• Cigarettes (only 1 block allowed);
• Sweets.