Federal Service of the National Guard of the Russian Federation Rosgvardia

According to the decree of the President of the Russian Federation V. Putin in April 2016, the Internal Troops were transformed into the National Guard. Its structure included OMON and SOBR of the territorial bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as well as FSUE Okhrana (private security). At the same time, OMON and SOBR remain in the operational subordination of the Minister of Internal Affairs.

The Federal Service of the National Guard of the Russian Federation (Rosgvardia) is a federal executive body that is engaged in ensuring the territorial integrity of the country, protecting public order and combating terrorism. Rosgvardia regulates the circulation of weapons and the work of private security companies.

Viktor Zolotov was appointed commander of the Internal Troops of the Russian Federation in 2013. Prior to that, for 13 years he headed the security service of the President of Russia.

Structure

As of the beginning of 2017, the Russian Guard continues to form its troops. The first stage of formation, during which 84 regional departments of the department were created, has already been completed. By the end of August, the second stage should be completed, which consists in the creation of regional power groups. Their task will be to ensure the fulfillment of the functions of the Russian Guard, provided for by law, and to monitor public order.

At the third stage, it is planned to transfer riot police and SOBR officers to military service, as well as to carry out, together with other law enforcement agencies, a number of measures to prepare for the World Cup in 2018.

OMON

OMON (mobile operational detachment, formerly special police detachment) are special units of the Russian Guard involved in solving problems of ensuring law and order and security, including at mass rallies and events, as well as in "hot spots" in Russia and in preventing riots. Riot police units are better armed than the police, and employees are also undergoing special training.

As of February 2021

Cyber Intelligence Unit

In early 2017, the Russian Guard had a new unit that will be responsible for cyber intelligence. His primary task is to track the activity of citizens in social networks, identifying cases of extremism there^[1]

The activity of this unit will not be limited to social networks - the search for threats will be carried out throughout the Internet. Cyber ​ ​ intelligence will also take measures to repel possible attacks. The main goal of the unit will be to counter extremism, but in the future the list of tasks may be expanded.

According to Rosbalt, cyber intelligence is considered a department for information and analytical support of the activities of the Russian Guard. The fact is that according to the current laws, the Russian Guard has nothing to do with operational-search activities and cannot carry it out. In the future, changes in legislation in this part are likely. The press service of the Russian Guard did not comment on the creation of the information and analytical support department.

Larisa Goryachko was appointed head of cyber intelligence, in the past - an employee of the operational-search bureau of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Ural Federal District, as well as the central office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Goryachko has experience in investigating the activities of large enterprises and cases of corruption.

Thunder (police special forces)

Main article: Thunder (police special forces)

2023: Police special forces "Thunder" transfer Rosgvardia

Police special forces "Thunder" pass. National Guard of the Russian Federation This became known in early July 2023 - after a meeting between the president and the Russia Vladimir Putin leadership of law enforcement agencies, which took place after the end of the rebellion of a private military company (PMC). " Wagner More. here

Assault detachments

2024: Formation of 15, 16 and 17 assault detachments from fighters of PMC "Wagner"

As of January 2024, the Wagner PMC does not officially take part in hostilities.

Some of the "musicians" dispersed across all possible units. The "heirs" in the North Caucasus Military District in Ukraine are 15, 16 and 17 assault detachments (SE). It was reported that bureaucrats put sticks in the wheels.

While the decisions were being delayed, the soldiers of the 15,16 and 17 SHO built a camp, and later went to train the Rosgvardeys at training grounds. Everything was too long and some of the responders dispersed to other volunteer units.

After the adoption of the law on volunteer formations, the above SHO from the leadership of the Russian Guard was given permission to recruit fighters into their ranks.

The conditions are the same: the contract for SVO is 6 months, Africa is 9 months.

Each SE will include up to 2,200 fighters and will form the 1st Volunteer Corps of the Russian Guard.

According to preliminary forecasts, the 17th SHO is planned to be made a shock. 16 ShO will take part in hostilities together with other units of the Russian Guard, and 15 will become a reserve.

The symbols and attributes of the 1st Volunteer Corps of the Russian Guard have been changed and will differ slightly from the symbols of the Wagner PMC.

Information technologies in the Russian Guard

• Information technologies in the Russian Guard

2021

Mishustin ordered to create a "Central communications center for the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation"

In early May 2021, it became known about the order of the Government of the Russian Federation signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on the creation of the federal state government institution "Central Communications Center of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation." Its main goals, according to the documents, will be:

• providing communications services to national guard troops;
• operational control of the communication system of the Russian Guard.

Read more here.

Creation of an IT center for National Guard troops in Moscow

At the end of April 2021, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed Decree No. 1039-r of 23.04.2021 on the creation of the federal state government institution "Main Center for Information Technologies of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation." Read more here.

History

2024

Obtaining wheeled robots for mine clearance and reconnaissance

Special units of the Russian Guard in the Novosibirsk region have begun testing three new models of domestic-made wheeled robots designed for demining, reconnaissance and evacuation of the wounded. This became known on October 2, 2024.

According to Vesti Novosibirsk, the first model is a kamikaze robot weighing about 500 kg, equipped with an anti-splinter screen to protect internal components. The device is able to overcome various types of surfaces and work autonomously for up to two hours. Its main task is to neutralize anti-personnel mines.

source = Vesti Novosibirsk

The second model is a compact reconnaissance robot that develops speeds up to 25 km/h. It can transmit video images to the operator in real time at a distance of up to 300 meters, as well as transport goods weighing up to 15 kg.

The third robot is designed to evacuate the wounded and move dangerous goods. It is equipped with special stretchers and is capable of carrying up to 300 kg. The battery life of this model is five hours.

The head of the combat support group of the Rosgvardia Directorate for the Novosibirsk Region, Alexander Ermakov, noted that robots can be used to deliver food, ammunition and water to hard-to-reach places.

All three models of robots were developed and produced in Novosibirsk. They are adapted to operate under low temperature conditions. Currently, the devices are being actively tested during the exercises of the Russian Guard.

Vladimir, senior engineer-sapper of the OMON for transport of the Rosgvardia Directorate for the Novosibirsk Region, stressed that the kamikaze robot is equipped with interchangeable rollers for hitting mines, which it transports independently.

Several copies of the new robots have already been sent to the special military operation zone for testing in real combat conditions. According to the test results, Rosgvardia servicemen will provide the developers with feedback and comments on each model.^[2]

Missile strike of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the helicopter of the Russian Guard led to victims

On August 1, 2024, it became known about the loss of the Mi-8 Rosgvardia helicopter near Donetsk, and later pictures of the arrival site appeared on the Web. The helicopter came under rocket attack. As a result of the attack, there are losses killed and wounded.

Colonel Rosgvardia was sentenced to 6 years in prison in the case of the purchase of drone protection systems for 395.4 million rubles

On January 16, 2024, the Second Western District Military Court sentenced Colonel Sergei Volkov, the former head of the marine department of the Russian Guard, to six years in a general regime colony, finding him guilty of involvement in the supply of low-quality radar systems. Read more here.

2019: Detention of Rosgvardia employees who planted drugs on a 16-year-old teenager in St. Petersburg

Video of the detention of Rosgvardia employees who planted drugs on a 16-year-old teenager in St. Petersburg. July 2019

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