Less Russian Generals
The number of generals in the Russian forces has been reduced from over 1200 to nearly 700, the Joint Staff reports.
According to General of the Army Nikolay Makarov, Russian officers now have to do service in the troop forces to make it to the rank of General, Interfax reports.
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- We have reduced the number of generals in the Defense Ministry’s central office, in the main commissariats and in headquarters, including the Joint Staff, General Makraov said in an interview.
Commanders of brigades with over 3000 soldiers still have the rank of General.
