The State Secretary - Deputy Director of the National Guard Troops Federal Service of the Russian Federation, Colonel General Oleg Plokhoi and the Commander of the North-Western District of the National Guard Troops, Lieutenant General Alexei Vorobyov, presented diplomas of graduation from the military educational institution to the young lieutenants. 49 graduates of the command faculty and the faculty of military-political work received diplomas with honors, 5 servicemen were awarded the Rosguard medal "For Special Achievements in Education".

The event addressed topical issues of ensuring the anti-terrorist security of transport system facilities in the context of the special military operation.

During the discussion, the need for systematic supervision over the work carried out on the ground to ensure transport security was emphasized, and additional measures aimed at ensuring the antiterrorism protection of transport system facilities were approved.

The commander of the division, Major General Nikolai Kuznetsov, summed up the work of the formation, after which he handed over challenge cups and pennants to the commanders of the best military units of the formation.

Addressing the servicemen of the Dzerzhinsky Division, Colonel General Viktor Strigunov noted the high-quality performance of tasks by the personnel of the formation in the reporting period. On behalf of the Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, he thanked the servicemen for the results achieved in service and combat activities, for the honest and faithful performance of military duty.

The First Deputy Director determined the tasks of the formation for the 2nd half of 2023, and also presented state awards to the military personnel of the Division.

The event was attended by the Deputy Commanders-in-Chief of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, the leadership and personnel of the territorial directorate.

Army General Viktor Zolotov stressed that the most important factor in the full development of the region is the close attention of the leadership of the Republic of Tatarstan to strengthening security and law and order, where a special place is given to the Rosguard. The Commander-in-Chief noted that the Rosguard highly appreciates the assistance of the republican authorities in solving the problems of resource provision for the activities of the troops, with the assistance of which, over the past five years alone, about a hundred units of service vehicles have been transferred to the units, more than forty buildings and premises have been repaired and put into operation.

Opening the new administrative building of the republican directorate, the head of the Rosguard said that today the implementation of another major infrastructure project had been finished. It became possible thanks to the support of the leadership of the Republic of Tatarstan. Army General Viktor Zolotov emphasized that the placement of the Center for Licensing and Permit Work and extra-departmental security units in this facility will qualitatively improve the level of public services provided to the population. Comfortable conditions have been created here for the reception of citizens and legal entities on the issues of arms trafficking and security activities, aimed at eliminating queues and saving applicants' time. The Commander-in-Chief expressed confidence that with the opening of the new building, the efficiency of the work of the units for implementation of the state supervision over ensuring safety of the fuel and energy complex facilities will increase. In addition, extra departmental security units, which make a significant contribution to ensuring reliable protection of the property of the population and organizations in the region, will receive an additional impetus to development.

The Director of the Rosguard congratulated the personnel on the housewarming, thanked the head of the republic Rustam Minnikhanov and expressed gratitude to the leaders of the republican government and municipalities, representatives of organizations and the public for their help and support to the troops.

“Today, all our activities, regardless of the place of service and occupation, are subordinated to a single goal: achieving the objectives of the special military operation and eliminating military threats to Russia,” the head of the department said.

Army General Viktor Zolotov stressed that, as in other regions of the country, the inhabitants of Tatarstan showed high solidarity and unanimity in the defense of the Motherland. It was in Tatarstan that one of the first volunteer battalions was formed, and the republican authorities were among the first to organize centralized support for humanitarian projects and initiatives aimed at restoring peaceful life in the liberated territories.

The Commander-in-Chief noted that the units of the republican garrison of the Rosguard continue to make a worthy contribution to the overall victory. Their soldiers and commanders tirelessly demonstrate examples of courage and valor, both on the line of combat contact and in the performance of daily tasks. Army General Viktor Zolotov thanked the personnel for their impeccable service and presented state awards to the servicemen and employees of the directorate who distinguished themselves in combat missions during the special military operation. Departmental medals of the Rosguard were also awarded to the representatives of the contracting construction organization that built the facility.

The head of the Republic of Tatarstan stressed that the region pays close attention to creating conditions for the work of the units of the National Guard Troops. This directly affects the efficiency of their activities and the quality of life of citizens. Rustam Minnikhanov noted that today the employees of the units of the National Guard Troops from the Republic of Tatarstan are adequately fulfilling their tasks during the special military operation, demonstrating courage, bravery and fortitude. He thanked the Rosgurdsmen for their service, presented republican awards to the Rosguard servicemen and employees.

The guests of honor inspected the duty officer room, the classroom, and the weapon storage room of the extra-departmental security unit, the reception hall for citizens to provide public services through licensing and permit work, rooms for briefing outfits and working rooms for personnel. They visited a multifunction sports hall, a shooting range and other facilities of the administrative complex.

Also during the working trip, Army General Viktor Zolotov held a meeting with Rustam Minnikhanov and representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Tatarstan.

While working at the command post, Colonel General Aleksei Bezzubikov received the reports of the operational group officers and set tasks for technical support.

During the visit the Deputy Director of the Rosguard held an official meeting on improving the technical support of the units in carrying out service and combat tasks, heard officials in the areas of activity, and clarified tasks for the near future. In addition, Colonel General Aleksei Bezzubikov checked the conditions for the storage and repair of weapons, military and special equipment, and also presented state awards to the distinguished employees.

While being in the Southern District Directorate of the National Guard Troops, the Deputy Director of the Rosguard listened to the officials responsible for the equipment and weapons maintenance and repair to eliminate shortcomings and implement the proposals of the integrated task groups of the Rosguard Central Command.

For courage, valor and dedication demonstrated in the performance of military duty, Captain Dmitry Rasputikov, Deputy Group Commander of the Special Forces Detachment of the National Guard Troops Central District.

- Today we have the participants of the special military operation here in this Hall, and they are representatives of the entire multinational community of our country. We are proud of their valor and courage (...).

The Rosguard Special Forces Captain Dmitry Rasputikov, acted with courage and determination. Today he is being awarded the Order of Courage,” Vladimir Putin stressed.

In his speech, the officer expressed his sincere gratitude to the subordinate personnel, because the award of the commander is, first of all, the merit of his personnel.

Captain Dmitry Rasputikov recalled that today, as part of the special military operation, our country faced not only a new manifestation of Nazism and fascism, but also a large number of mercenaries who, like vultures descended upon our Motherland and are trying to destroy it.

In his speech, he expressed his gratitude to the relatives and friends who are waiting for their fighters to come home.

- Win and survive to win again. Despite all the difficulties, we will win, said the Rosguardsman.

Traditionally, the meeting was attended by the members of the Rosguard Operational Headquarters: the heads of the structural divisions (directorates) of the Central Command, and the commanders of the districts, the commander of the Separate Operational Purpose Division the heads of the territorial bodies of the Rosguard, as well as the heads of military educational institutions participated in the videoconferencing mode.

Taking into account the issues under consideration, the representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Federal Security Service and the Federal Protective Service of Russia for the North-Western Federal District were invited to participate in the meeting.

Oleg Logunov, the Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the North-Western Federal District addressed the meeting participants.

Reports were made by the heads of the Directorate General for the Protection of Public Order and the Directorate General for Intelligence of the Rosguard, the Commander of the North-Western District of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation.

The head of the Operational Headquarters of the Rosguard gave additional instructions to its participants for the further implementation of the tasks assigned to the National Guard Troops.

Among the invitees are participants in the fight against the nationalist underground in the Baltic States, Western Ukraine and Western Belarus, veterans who guarded communications and important facilities who fought against saboteurs in the rear of the Soviet Army. Thus, Evgeny Chusov and Adolf Elagin performed combat missions to combat banditry in the Baltic States and Western Ukraine. German Androsenko participated in the parade of allied troops on the occasion of the opening of the monument to the Soviet soldiers at the Brandenburg Gate. Mikhail Chernovalov began his military career in the Lugansk Region, at the age of 12 he joined the rifle unit of the Army. Lyudmila Ivanova, Mikhail Dobychin and Adolf Chumakov forged the Victory, working in the rear.

The solemn reception was also attended by the Deputy Directors of the Rosguard, heads of structural divisions and officers of the Central Command, veterans of the department. The participants laid flowers at the monument to the "Warriors of the Internal Troops", the busts of E.F. Komarovsky, F.E. Dzerzhinsky, I.K. Yakovlev.

Addressing the veterans, Army General Viktor Zolotov noted that in the glorious military history of the country, the Law Enforcement Troops have a special place.

The Commander-in-Chief recalled that the soldiers of the Red Army and the NKVD Troops stood shoulder to shoulder in the path of the treacherous aggressor, among the first to join the battle for their native land. The counterintelligence activities of the Law Enforcement Troops became an insurmountable obstacle in the way of spies and saboteurs, and provided a reliable rear for the entire Red Army.

The Director of the Rosguard drew attention to the fact that when the first festive fireworks of the Victory died down, the troops continued to fight the gang underground and banditry, eradicating fascist henchmen in the vastness of our Motherland. The troops attach special importance to the preservation of this historical heritage.

Army General Viktor Zolotov noted that more than one generation has grown up in our country on the example of steadfastness, patience and courage of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War. The youth will always remain faithful to the historical lessons of the past and pass this legacy on to future defenders of the Fatherland.

The Commander-in-Chief expressed gratitude to the veterans of the Great Patriotic War.

“Today, your heroism inspires new generations of soldiers and officers, gives strength to resist the resurgent neo-Nazism and revive peaceful life. And now, when Russia is fighting for its future, every step we take, in battle or in everyday life, is in the name of the Victory. The Victory of the past and the upcoming Victory," the Director of the Rosguard said.

Army General Viktor Zolotov wished the veterans good health, prosperity and long life.

In addition, Colonel General Oleg Plokhoi introduced Lieutenant General Sergey Prosyanik, Acting Commander of the Volga District of the Rosguard, to the personnel of the Directorate.

The Secretary of State - Deputy Director of the Rosguard presented state awards to the servicemen and employees who distinguished themselves in the performance of service and combat tasks, including during the special military operation.

During the meeting, the participants considered the issues of the domestic unmanned aerial systems development.

The head of the Rosguard, together with the governor of the Astrakhan Region Igor Babushkin, the head of the regional Directorate of the Russian National Guard, Police Colonel Andrey Kuka, and the heads of regional structures of the interacting agencies, cut a symbolic red ribbon, congratulated the personnel of the territorial body of the Rosguard on the opening of new office premises. The guests of honor visited the offices and other facilities of the administrative complex.

Addressing the participants of the event, Army General Viktor Zolotov noted that the power and strength of Russia largely determines the state of its regions. A significant contribution to strengthening the defense and increasing the economic independence of our country is making the Astrakhan Region, which has significant agricultural and industrial potential, combined with unique natural resources and a special geographical position.

“Undoubtedly, the most important condition for the effective implementation of economic development programs is the commensurate strengthening of regional law enforcement and security forces, increasing their functionality and combat readiness,” the head of the Rosguard emphasized.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Law Enforcement Forces noted that, taking into account the regional specifics, one of the most urgent tasks is the fight against illegal extraction of biological resources. Only last year, according to the results of inspections, almost 90 tons of poached biological resources were seized from illegal circulation.

Army General Viktor Zolotov clarified that the effectiveness of the activities of Law Enforcement Troops is inextricably related to the implementation of measures to strengthen their material base and improve service conditions. The head of the Rosguard noted that over the past five years, more than six hundred facilities have been built and repaired to accommodate units of the territorial bodies of the Russian National Guard.

The Director of the Rosguard emphasized that the new building of the Astrakhan Directorate would not only solve the accumulated problems of accommodating the personnel of units, but also significantly improve the quality of public in the field of arms trafficking and private security activities, as well as in solving other issues related to the competencies of the National Guard.

The participants of the event inspected the new office space of the licensing and permitting unit of the Russian National Guard, where, using modern technologies, citizens are provided with state services on the circulation of weapons.

Army General Viktor Zolotov drew attention to the fact that at the present stage, the Rosguard is also implementing a set of measures to modernize and upgrade the departmental vehicle fleet.

“We are handing over eleven new official vehicles to the regional administration, which will be placed at the disposal of private security units and tomorrow will take over the service of law enforcement and the protection of objects,” said Army General Viktor Zolotov.

Since the creation of the Directorate of the National Guard Troops Federal Service of the Russian Federation for the Astrakhan Region, more than 21 000 alarm signals have been received from protected objects on the control panel of the extra-departmental security section. As a result, more than 3.7 thousand citizens were detained, who encroached on the property of citizens and organizations.

During the visit, the Director of the Rosguard was also shown the coherence of the actions of the law enforcement forces and representatives of the interacting agencies to curb the illegal extraction of aquatic biological resources and smuggling in the Astrakhan region.

In the water area of the river, a joint interdepartmental exercise was held. During the event various options were worked out to counter organized groups engaged in poaching. The exercise involved aviation and water transport of the Russian National Guard, as well as employees of the Special Forces units of the Rosguard, who demonstrated their skills in performing tasks on water, under water and in the air.

Addressing the participants of the special tactical exercises, Army General Viktor Zolotov noted that, taking into account the specifics of the region, one of the most urgent tasks is the fight against illegal extraction of biological resources. To a large extent, the increase in the functionality and combat readiness of law enforcement forces is facilitated by ongoing exercises and training, which allow working out actions in extreme conditions to automaticity.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Law Enforcement Forces emphasized that today, within the framework of interdepartmental exercises, well-coordinated work and a high level of readiness to suppress illegal fishing on the territory of Volzhsk -Caspian basin have been demonstrated.

At the end of the exercise, a solemn formation took place, during which the Director of the Rosguard and the governor of the Astrakhan region thanked the personnel for their professionalism in carrying out the assigned tasks. The servicemen and employees, including participants in the special military operation, were awarded state and departmental awards, as well as letters of thanks.

At the end of the visit, Army General Viktor Zolotov thanked the regional authorities for their active participation in resolving issues of logistics for the troops. And he expressed his gratitude to the governor of the Astrakhan region Igor Babushkin for his help and support in the implementation of the initiatives of the Rosguard.

During the meeting, it was considered how the tasks set and the decisions previously taken by the council are being carried out. The heads of law enforcement agencies reported on the provision of subordinate departments in the current situation.

Special attention was paid to the issues of assistance to the participants of the special military operation.

The ceremony was attended by the Director of the National Guard Troops Federal Service of the Russian Federation - Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation Army General Viktor Zolotov, the generals and officers of the Rosguard.

During the meeting, Vladimir Putin received reports from senior officers on the situation in this sector.

During the official meeting at the command post of the operational group of the Joint Task Force Colonel General Aleksei Bezzubikov received the commanding officers’ reports in the areas of activities and clarified the tasks for the comprehensive provision of the National Guard Troops units participating in the special military operation.

While working in the Russian National Guard Troops operational group in the special military operation area, the Deputy Director of the Rosguard inspected the organization of service and combat activities, held an official meeting with the commanding officers and the technical support control post operators, visited repair units, artillery weapons and ammunition depots, as well as fuel and lubricants warehouses.

In the course of the work, priority areas for the activities of federal and regional authorities were identified and the measures were developed to improve the prevention of terrorism in the field of education and the youth environment.

At the meeting, it was noted that special attention should be paid to counteracting the ideology of terrorism and neo-Nazism among the youth in the territory of the new constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

Having celebrated its 30th anniversary in January 2023, the Southern District of the Rosguard by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated December 26, 2022 was awarded for the courage and dedication shown by the Rosguardsmen of this District in the course of performing service and combat tasks, and for high performance in combat training.

The ceremony was attended by the Governor of the Rostov Region Vasily Golubev, Commander of the North Caucasian District of the Rosguard, Colonel General Sergei Zakharov, Commander of the Ural District of the Rosguard, Colonel General Sergei Boyko, as well as the representatives of agencies interacting with the Rosguard.

Army General Viktor Zolotov presented Colonel General Igor Turchenyuk with a certificate for the Order of Zhukov and attached a state award to the personal banner of the Commander of the Southern District of the Rosguard.

Addressing the personnel and veterans, the Commander-in-Chief noted that the high award is an objective recognition of the high military merits of all generations of the law enforcement soldiers representing the Southern District of the National Guard Troops.

Despite the relatively short period of official existence, the history of the development of the units of the southern outpost of the Rosguard is much richer. The starting point for the formation of the military traditions of the District was the formidable era of the Great Patriotic War.

The head of the Rosguard recalled that participation of the People’s Commissariat for Internal Affairs (NKVD) divisions in the bloody battle for Stalingrad, the eightieth anniversary of which our country is celebrating this year, made them tough. Subsequently, it was multiplied many times over, first by the Internal Troops, and now by the National Guard Troops.

Army General Viktor Zolotov emphasized that 41 servicemen and employees of the Southern District were awarded the highest state awards - the Gold Stars of the Heroes of the Soviet Union and the Russian Federation - for their courage and valor. The names of another one hundred and twenty fighters and commanders are forever enrolled in the lists of units and subunits of the strategic-territorial formation. It is very important that the baton of courage was taken over by the current generation of the Rosguardsmen, who faced a new severe battle with the revived neo-Nazism.

The Commander-in-Chief emphasized that the troops of the Southern District make a special contribution to implementing the tasks of the special military operation, since, along with effective combat work, they perform the most important functions of coordinating and logistical support for the activities of the National Guard Task Forces in the southern operational direction, and also play a key role in the formation of newly created units on the territory of the new regions of our country. At the same time, the troops continue to qualitatively carry out daily tasks, ensuring the protection of important facilities, participating in law enforcement and countering terrorism, which, of course, contributes to the creation of favorable conditions for the dynamic development of all entities of the Southern Federal District.

Army General Viktor Zolotov thanked the representatives of the regional authorities represented by the governor of the Rostov region Vasily Golubev, who was present at the event, for the productive interaction. The Director of the Rosguard expressed his gratitude to all the leaders of the regions for the help and support provided to the Troops.

The head of the Rosguard considered it symbolic that the name of one of the greatest commanders of our time - Marshal Georgy Zhukov - has become an integral part of the name of the Rosguard Southern District. Especially now, when Russia is again defending not only its state independence, but also the basic values of all mankind.

The Commander-in-Chief shared his observation of how much Russian society has united over the past year in a sincere and disinterested impulse to help the defenders of the Motherland. He emphasized that such obvious historical parallels with the Great Patriotic War testify to the invaluable contribution of each Russian region to our common Victory.

Army General Viktor Zolotov expressed confidence that today many residents of the Southern Federal District will also be able to experience the feelings of well-deserved participation in the high award of the National Guard Troops.

“Together we are the force capable of overcoming any trials and tribulations,” he said.

The Director of the Rosguard recalled that the efforts of the District units on the southern borders of Russia today not only contain the terrorist threat, but also begin the restoration of peaceful life in new regions of our country.

The Commander-in-Chief expressed confidence that the servicemen and employees would continue to fulfill any assigned tasks with honor, increasing the valor, honor and glory of the National Guard troops.

Army General Viktor Zolotov noted the high professionalism, courage and heroism of the personnel of the Southern Order of Zhukov District of the National Guard Troops, who have been participating in the special military operation from the first days, thanked the soldiers, warrant officers and officers of the District for their impeccable service and selfless devotion to the Motherland and wished new professional achievements for the benefit of the Fatherland!

In response, the Commander of the District, Colonel General Igor Turchenyuk, on behalf of the personnel and on his own behalf, thanked the head of the Rosguard for the high appreciation of the military work of his subordinates, the contribution of the Rosguardsmen to the protection of law and order in southern Russia and ensuring the safety of citizens.

At the end of the solemn ceremony, Army General Zolotov presented state awards to the Rosguardsmen, who distinguished themselves in the performance of service and combat tasks. Colonel General Igor Turchenyuk, Commander of the Southern District of the Rosguard, was awarded the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" of III degree; Colonel General Sergey Zakharov, Commander of the North Caucasian District, and Colonel General Sergey Boyko, Commander of the Ural District, were awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky. Among the awards presented to the servicemen and employees of the Rosguard are the Order of Courage and medals.

Then the Director of the Rosguard and the guests were shown captured equipment and weapons seized during the special operation. All of them are mostly foreign-made.

The culmination of the celebration was the opening of a monument to the servicemen and employees of the strategic-territorial formation of the Rosguard. The monumental composition, in the center of which there is a sculpture of a National Guard soldier with a bowl of Eternal Flame, was opened on the territory of the District administration by Army General Viktor Zolotov, Colonel General Igor Turchenyuk and the Governor of the Rostov Region Vasily Golubev. Those present honored the memory of fallen comrades-in-arms with a minute of silence and laid flowers at the foot of the new monument.

In an operational brigade in the Leningrad Region, Colonel General Ivan Shmelev checked the combat readiness of the mortar battalion and the provision of military personnel with all types of allowances in accordance with the regulations and norms. Also, the Deputy Director of the Rosguard honored the memory of the servicemen of the unit who died in the line of military duty and laid flowers at the memorial.

At the St. Petersburg Institute of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, Colonel General Ivan Shmelev got acquainted with the innovations in the training of cadets.

Colonel General Vladislav Ershov visited the personnel training center of the North-Western District of the Rosguard in the Leningrad Region, where he was shown advanced training methods for military personnel, extra-departamental security officers, Special Purpose Mobile Units (OMON) and Special Rapid Response Units (SOBR) of the Russian National Guard.

At the end of the working trip, the Deputy Directors of the Rosuard discussed with the commander of the North-Western District of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Alexei Vorobyov, topical issues of improving the combat training of the Rosguard units.

During the meeting, the prospects for ensuring the law enforcement, public order and public safety in the territories of the new entities of the country were discussed.

As part of the event, the work of the Russian National Guard to ensure the security of critical infrastructure facilities in the new regions was appreciated.