In this article we look at some ranks in Tsarist Russia.This list, however, is incomplete, it can be extended.We present you only the basic grades.
Brigadier
We begin our list of "Military ranks of the royal army in Russia" with the foreman.This is a military rank in the Russian Imperial Army, which existed in the 18-19 centuries, following major general and above colonel.Put it was Peter I.
fit him the rank of captain in the Navy Commander.Brigadier General in some armies today corresponds to rank "foreman".
sergeant
This position was circulated cavalry NCO its composition, as well as artillery in the army of our country (Cossack troops, cavalry and the corps of gendarmes).There it until 1917, when the acting ranks of the royal army of Russia.The analogue ranks in the Soviet Union was not at all.Sergeant, for example, in the Soviet army was not.It is the duty of man to this rite was to assist in conducting training of troops and the organization of internal order and economy squadron commander.The corresponding rank in the infantry - the sergeant-major.For non-commissioned officers of this rank to be higher in 1826.
Lieutenant-General
goes on to describe ranks in Tsarist Russia, proceed to lieutenant-general.This rank and the rank was Ukrainian and Russian armies.It was used at the same time (almost as a synonym) with the rank of lieutenant general.Last during the Northern War, more precisely, in the second half, replaced the rank of lieutenant-general.
Field-Marshal
This is the highest in the Army of the Austrian, German and Russian army military rank.Permission has been in our country by Peter I in 1699.This rite of Class I correspond to the rank of Fleet Admiral, in the civil service - the Chancellor, as well as a privy councilor (also Class I).Field marshal's baton was a sign of distinction, from the 19th century in their buttonholes at the General Field Marshal, they were pictured in a crossed way.Distinguish ranks in Tsarist Russia straps where we rank representatives described as portrayed rods.An example of the famous Field Marshal in the history of our country - DA Milutin.
Since 2009, this symbol is also present in the emblem of the current Supreme Commander of all the armed forces of our country.
Generalissimo
The Holy Roman Empire, it was the highest military rank, and later became those in the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union and other countries.
Historically, it is assigned to commanding a few, mostly allied, armies, generals, and in some cases also public figures or persons belonging to the families of royal dynasties, as the honorary title.Chin, this was outside the other officer ranks.
Suvorov October 28, 1799 received the title in accordance with military regulations, as was the prince of the kingdom of Sardinia, and at the same time the Count of the Roman Empire, the Russian prince and commander in chief of the Austrian, Sardinian and Russian troops.Currently, in our country it is not required by law.
Esaul
continues our list of "Military ranks in Tsarist Russia" next rank.Captain - a rank of chief officer in the Cossack and Russian troops.The title refers to is an assistant deputy commander.Esaulov are: army, general, hundreds regimental, hiking, stanitsa, artillery.
Captain-Commander
Chin that existed in the years 1707-1732, and in 1751-1827 in the fleet of our country.He entered in 1707 and is listed in the ranking in 1722, belonged to class V, considered below while Rear Admiral and higher than the rank of captain (Captain of the first rank - since 1713).In the army, this corresponded to the brigadier rank, and a civilian (civilian) positions - state councilor.Appeal to the representative of the title - "Your Honor."His duties included command of the squadron (small), as well as the replacement for the duration of Rear Admiral.
Corporal
This is the rank that had NCOs is lower NCO (noncommissioned officer) rank.In our country, it appeared in 1647, introduced by Peter I "military regulations".Later, in the first half of the 19th century, it was replaced with the rank of sergeant.Today, the modern Armed Forces Corporal corresponds to such a title as "sergeant."
Cornet
It is a military rank, which was in the armies of some countries, mainly in the cavalry.Its name comes from an ancient post of the blower located in the commander, who passed on his orders troops signals during battle.Holders of this order are registered in the same class with army lieutenants, so wear the same uniform.Note that the title of lieutenant in the cavalry there.
Podesaul
goes on to describe ranks in Tsarist Russia, we present to you the following.This post has existed since the 16th century, and later in Russia, it was the chief officer rank in the Cossack troops X of class (in the years 1798-1884) and IX of the class in the above list "Table of Ranks" (1884-1917 years), which weregiven military ranks in Tsarist Russia and their salaries.
equated it was in 1798 in the cavalry to the rank of Staff-captain in the infantry - captain, the Navy lieutenant - and rank of titular counselor in the civil service.
Lieutenant
This chief officer rank that existed in the Russian Army, introduced by Peter I of Russia in 1703.
Once in 1884 was abolished the rank of warrant officer in peacetime, he became the first officer to all forces except the Cossack cavalry and where it corresponded to the rank of cornet, cornet.The Navy Empire rank of warrant officer was similar to him, and in the civil service - the provincial secretary.The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation corresponds to the rank of second lieutenant, "Lieutenant."
Lieutenant
military rank, belonging to junior officers in the armies of pre-revolutionary Russia and Poland in line with the position of lieutenant.In 18-19 centuries there was also a "Porutchik" as a spelling variant of this order.Military ranks in Tsarist Russia in 1812, for example, included this rank.
It was an officer for the orders, which corresponds to the Soviet Union and Russia rank of lieutenant.
Ensign
goes on to describe ranks in the imperial army.Ensign in the armed forces and other law enforcement agencies in several countries.By decree of Alexei Mikhailovich in the Russian army in 1649 it was called ensigns bearers, who were appointed from among the most physically strong, brave and battle-tested warriors.By creating a regular army, Peter I in 1712 introduced the title as a junior (first) rank officers in the cavalry and infantry.Until 1917, it was assigned to persons who have graduated from schools or military academies warrant a crash course and passed an examination for a particular program.In wartime assignment is allowed without his exam for distinguished non-commissioned officers with secondary or higher education.Non-commissioned officers are usually assigned to the platoon commander.The Red Army (in the years 1917-1946) and Soviet (until 1972) of similar rank of ensign did not exist.On January 1, 1972 it was introduced (together with the rank of warrant officer) in the Armed Forces of the USSR.The modern army of the country corresponds to the position of second lieutenant.
captain
completes our list of "Military ranks in the imperial army" captain.It was a senior cavalry officer rank (in the Russian Empire - the chief officer).In 1730's it appeared in connection with the creation of new titles of heavy cavalry ranks, among whom was the captain.Lancers and Hussars in 1882 were transformed into dragoon, and to establish uniformity in the ranks throughout the cavalry captain of dragoons were called captain.In 1917, the rank was abolished.In the 20th century it existed, for example in Poland.
These are the main military ranks in the imperial Russian army.
