On November 27, Russia celebrates the Day of the Marine Corps - one of the most combat-ready formations of the Russian army.
For more than 300 years of history, these troops have taken part in many fateful battles. Today, Marine units are practicing non-standard methods of warfare, equipped with modern armored vehicles, UAVs, small arms, intelligence and communications equipment.
Since 2015, the Marine Corps has been carrying out combat missions in Syria. According to experts, the "black berets" rightfully retain the status of an elite formation of the Russian armed forces.
This formation of the armed forces is part of the Navy. It is intended for the defense of naval bases, key areas of the coast, as well as for amphibious operations.
The birthday of the "black berets" is considered to be the order of Tsar Peter I on the establishment of regiments of "sea soldiers". This happened in 1705 during the Northern War.
The feat of Major Caesar Kunikov's detachment near Novorossiysk near Myshako (Malaya Zemlya) in February 1943 is considered a vivid confirmation of high morale, perseverance and competent actions. Despite continuous enemy attacks, the Soviet Marines were able to gain a foothold on a piece of coastal territory and for a long time distracted significant enemy forces, thereby contributing to the liberation of Novorossiysk.
RT writes that since 2015, Russian Marines have been on combat duty in Syria. It follows from the materials of the Russian Defense Ministry that initially the MP fighters guarded the Khmeimim airbase.
Recently, the military department reported that the "black berets" are responsible for the safety of colleagues from other types of troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and protect the Naval logistics point in Tartus.
