Russian Military Competes for 'Crimson Beret' Title in Impressive Drills

In Russia, the crimson beret is the symbol of the special forces (Spetsnaz) commandos of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

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The fire-assault course during the qualification tests for the right to bear a crimson beret among troops and Special Forces units of Rosgvardya’s Siberian District at the Gorny training center in the Novosibirsk Region.

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The fire-assault course during the qualification tests.

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The fire-assault course during the qualification tests.

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The fire-assault course during the qualification tests.

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The fire-assault course during the qualification tests.

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The combat course during the qualification tests for the right to bear a crimson beret.

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The combat course during the qualification tests for the right to bear a crimson beret.

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The fire-assault course during the qualification tests.

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The combat course during the qualification tests for the right to bear a crimson beret.

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The fire-assault course during the qualification tests.

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Hand-to-hand combat during the qualification tests for the right to bear a crimson beret among troops and special forces units.

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The crimson berets awards ceremony.

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