first time that office was assigned in 1667 Shepelev AA, who was the commander of the Moscow electoral Regiment.Then the rank of legalized military regulations for all kinds of troops in 1698, and later in 1716.
Features rank
In Russia, Major-General of the Imperial Army, he commanded a brigade or division, but could be a commander and Guards.In the "Table of Ranks" in 1722 to a man who had such an important rank, addressed as "Your Excellency."In 1827, for the differences between the titles were introduced by the stars, which were attached to the epaulettes.On his epaulettes Major General wore two stars.
Chin was abolished in 1917, when came into effect a decree of the Council of People's Commissars of the RSFSR "On the equation of all troops in the rights."It was restored in 1940.If a soldier or citizen has the military profession legal profile, then add the word "justice";Health Profile, then - "medical service".The word "stock" is added for in the reserve;the word "retired" - for someone who is retired.
In Dictionary of Russian language SIOzhegov "General" - is the title of the army high command, respectively, "Major-General" - is the next in seniority to the first rank of general.
Generals are found not only among men
way, it is worn not only men but also women.Among them, it is necessary to highlight the famous Valentina Tereshkova (astronaut), who holds the title of Major General Air Force.Also honored lawyer of Russia Balandin, GV, which is also a Major General of Customs.State Duma - Moskalkova TN, aka MIA, Major-General, awarded the Medal of Honor and the Holy Princess Olga.That Tatiana intends to apply for admission to the Russian legislation a new article that would provide for the punishment for attempted assault on morality and honor and dignity of every citizen.
Alexander Lebed
list of "major-general of Russia" is not possible without mentioning Alexander Lebed.He was born on 04.20.1950 in the city of Novocherkassk.His life long and ornate - from simple movers and polisher to a State Duma deputy and the governor of the Krasnoyarsk Territory.He began his training with the Ryazan Higher Airborne School.After its completion the service begins the way AI Lebed as a commander of the training company, then the commander of the battalion.In 1985, he graduated with honors from the Military Academy of Frunze.His track record and deputy commander of the Parachute Regiment and the commander directly.He worked in Kostroma, Pskov, Tula, Tbilisi, Baku.The title of "Major-General" Swan received in 1990.And 8 years later he was appointed governor of the Krasnoyarsk Territory.During the years of service, Alexander Lebed was repeatedly awarded honorary medals.In his personal life, as well as the service, it was a great family man and lived with his wife for over 25 years, having grown up with her two sons and a daughter.He died in a plane crash April 28, 2002.
