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Three Potential Crimson Berets Reach the Final Hurdle

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The preliminary qualifying round for soldiers attempting to earn the right to wear prestigious crimson berets took place at the Gorny training center, the Yermak special forces unit’s base in Novosibirsk. The trial included a 12-kilometer double-time forced march, special firing practice (with AK-74 automatic rifles and Makarov pistols), gymnastics and climbing exercises.

The preliminary qualifying round for soldiers attempting to earn the right to wear prestigious crimson berets took place at the Gorny training center, the Yermak special forces unit’s base in Novosibirsk. The trial included a 12-kilometer double-time forced march, special firing practice (with AK-74 automatic rifles and Makarov pistols), gymnastics and climbing exercises.

© RIA Novosti . Pavel KomarovThe preliminary qualifying round for soldiers attempting to earn the right to wear prestigious crimson berets took place at the Gorny training center, the Yermak special forces unit’s base in Novosibirsk. The trial included a 12-kilometer double-time forced march, special firing practice (with AK-74 automatic rifles and Makarov pistols), gymnastics and climbing exercises.
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The preliminary qualifying round for soldiers attempting to earn the right to wear prestigious crimson berets took place at the Gorny training center, the Yermak special forces unit’s base in Novosibirsk. The trial included a 12-kilometer double-time forced march, special firing practice (with AK-74 automatic rifles and Makarov pistols), gymnastics and climbing exercises.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel KomarovIn addition, the candidates had to negotiate a fire assault course and spar for nine minutes with seasoned Crimson Berets.
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In addition, the candidates had to negotiate a fire assault course and spar for nine minutes with seasoned Crimson Berets.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel KomarovThe preliminary test was a copy of the qualifying exam to be held in Ufa in May.
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The preliminary test was a copy of the qualifying exam to be held in Ufa in May.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel KomarovBoth candidates and qualified Crimson Berets say the preliminary drill helps soldiers to identify their weak areas and come to the real qualifying test both physically and psychologically prepared.
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Both candidates and qualified Crimson Berets say the preliminary drill helps soldiers to identify their weak areas and come to the real qualifying test both physically and psychologically prepared.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel KomarovOnly four out of eight participants in the forced march reached the assault course.
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Only four out of eight participants in the forced march reached the assault course.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel KomarovAnother candidate dropped out before the firing stage. The remaining three, almost on their last legs, reached the finish line.
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Another candidate dropped out before the firing stage. The remaining three, almost on their last legs, reached the finish line.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel KomarovHaving completed the sparring, the candidates have won a “ticket” to the national competition and a chance to join the Crimson Berets before the end of this year.
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Having completed the sparring, the candidates have won a “ticket” to the national competition and a chance to join the Crimson Berets before the end of this year.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel KomarovThe troops of the Interior Ministry are responsible for ensuring personal, public and state security and protecting human rights and freedoms against criminal and other illegal encroachments.
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The troops of the Interior Ministry are responsible for ensuring personal, public and state security and protecting human rights and freedoms against criminal and other illegal encroachments.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel KomarovThe ministry’s special forces are used to fight terrorism, protect important government facilities and specialized cargoes, and assist the Federal Security Service in guarding the state borders.
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The ministry’s special forces are used to fight terrorism, protect important government facilities and specialized cargoes, and assist the Federal Security Service in guarding the state borders.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel KomarovAs an element of military uniform, the beret is popular in many armies of the world. More specifically, it points to a wearer’s affiliation with the special forces or other elite units.
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As an element of military uniform, the beret is popular in many armies of the world. More specifically, it points to a wearer’s affiliation with the special forces or other elite units.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel KomarovIn Russia, crimson berets are conferred on selected members of the special forces and Interior Ministry officers, as well as officers of the Federal Drug Control Service and the Federal Penitentiary Service.
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In Russia, crimson berets are conferred on selected members of the special forces and Interior Ministry officers, as well as officers of the Federal Drug Control Service and the Federal Penitentiary Service.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel KomarovPotential Crimson Berets must possess sufficient professional skills and have shown that they have the physical strength and morals necessary to join the ranks. They are also required to pass the qualifying tests.
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Potential Crimson Berets must possess sufficient professional skills and have shown that they have the physical strength and morals necessary to join the ranks. They are also required to pass the qualifying tests.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel KomarovAlternatively, a crimson beret can be awarded for courage and bravery in the line of duty or for a distinguished contribution to developing the special forces.
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Alternatively, a crimson beret can be awarded for courage and bravery in the line of duty or for a distinguished contribution to developing the special forces.
© RIA Novosti . Pavel KomarovThe preliminary qualifying test for would-be Crimson Berets at the Yermak special forces unit’s base in Novosibirsk.
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The preliminary qualifying test for would-be Crimson Berets at the Yermak special forces unit’s base in Novosibirsk.
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