A large-scale event promoting professional service in the Russian Armed Forces was held in Barnaul on January 24.
Residents of Barnaul and guests of the city were able to see an outstanding performance by the famous "Falcons of Russia" aerobatic display team.
Above: A Su-30 fighter jet of the Russian Falcons aerobatics team performs during an air show as part of the "Professional military service is your choice!"
Above: A Su-30 fighter jet of the Russian Falcons aerobatics team performs during an air show as part of the "Professional military service is your choice!"
The next event under the "Professional military service is your choice!" campaign is set to be held in the city of Astrakhan. Teams of the Russian Air Force will also take part in the show.
Above: A Su-30 fighter jet of the Russian Falcons aerobatics team flies during an air show as part of the "Professional military service is your choice!" campaign.
Above: A Su-30 fighter jet of the Russian Falcons aerobatics team flies during an air show as part of the "Professional military service is your choice!" campaign.
Russian Air Force Mi-24 attack helicopters took part in the air show.
Above: Mi-24 helicopters fly at an air show as part of the "Professional military service is your choice!" campaign.
Above: Mi-24 helicopters fly at an air show as part of the "Professional military service is your choice!" campaign.
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The Falcons of Russia staged the show flying a Su-30SM and four Su-27 aircraft.
Above: The Falcons of Russia aerobatics team in Novosibirsk's Tolmachevo Airport.
Above: The Falcons of Russia aerobatics team in Novosibirsk's Tolmachevo Airport.
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A mobile enlistment station operated during the event, so anyone could come and join the ranks of the Russian military.
Above: Barnaul residents are at a mobile recruiting station as part of the "Professional military service is your choice!" campaign.
Above: Barnaul residents are at a mobile recruiting station as part of the "Professional military service is your choice!" campaign.
The Tu-95 is a Russian large turboprop-powered strategic bomber and missile platform. The aircraft entered service in 1956 and is expected to serve the Russian Air Force until 2040.
Above: Tu-95 strategic bombers fly at an air show as part of the "Professional military service is your choice!" campaign.
Above: Tu-95 strategic bombers fly at an air show as part of the "Professional military service is your choice!" campaign.
Russia is implementing an ambitious rearmament program, set to be finished by 2020.
Above: A police office looks through a bus window at an air show as part of the "Professional military service is your choice!" campaign.
Above: A police office looks through a bus window at an air show as part of the "Professional military service is your choice!" campaign.
A total of 295,000 professional soldiers are currently serving in the Russian Armed Forces, according to the defense ministry.
Above: A show by the "Falcons of Russia" aerobatics team as part of the "Professional military service is your choice!" campaign.
Above: A show by the "Falcons of Russia" aerobatics team as part of the "Professional military service is your choice!" campaign.
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According to Viktor Bondarev, Commander-in-chief of the Russian Air Force, everyone who joins the ranks of the Russian military should be given professional training.
Above: "The Falcons of Russia" aerobatics team in Novosibirsk's Tolmachevo Airport.
Above: "The Falcons of Russia" aerobatics team in Novosibirsk's Tolmachevo Airport.
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The current rearmament program is part of the large-scale 2008 military reform.
Above: Performance of the flight group "Falcons of Russia".
Above: Performance of the flight group "Falcons of Russia".
The reform envisions a significant downsizing of the armed forces, a reduction of the number of conscripts and an increase in the number of professional soldiers.
Above: A Su-30 fighter jet of the Russian Falcons aerobatics team flies during an air show as part of the "Professional military service is your choice!" campaign.
Above: A Su-30 fighter jet of the Russian Falcons aerobatics team flies during an air show as part of the "Professional military service is your choice!" campaign.
The Russian Defense Ministry plans to purchase up to 100 combat planes, over 120 helicopters, up to 30 naval vessels and some 600 armored vehicles annually in the next five years.
Above: A man at the mobile office for selection on military service at an air show as part of the "Professional military service is your choice!" campaign.
Above: A man at the mobile office for selection on military service at an air show as part of the "Professional military service is your choice!" campaign.
