The Russian Ground Forces (Russian: Сухопутные войска Российской Федерации) are the land forces of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, formed after the break up of the Soviet Union. Since 1992, the Russian troops have withdrawn from many Soviet posts, but the branch has been engaged in the Chechnya Wars, peace keeping, and other operations in the post-Soviet states.
Russian Ground Forces
Questions and Answers
Q: What are the Russian Ground Forces?
A: The Russian Ground Forces are the land forces of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
Q: When were the Russian Ground Forces formed?
A: The Russian Ground Forces were formed after the break up of the Soviet Union.
Q: Have the Russian troops withdrawn from all Soviet posts?
A: No, since 1992, the Russian troops have withdrawn from many Soviet posts.
Q: In what wars have the Russian Ground Forces been engaged?
A: The Russian Ground Forces have been engaged in the Chechnya Wars.
Q: Besides the Chechnya Wars, what other types of operations have the Russian Ground Forces been involved in?
A: The Russian Ground Forces have been involved in peacekeeping and other operations in the post-Soviet states.
Q: Are the Russian Ground Forces part of the Navy or Air Force?
A: No, the Russian Ground Forces are a separate branch of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
Q: What is the Russian term for the Russian Ground Forces?
A: The Russian term for the Russian Ground Forces is "Сухопутные войска Российской Федерации."