6th Guards Motor Rifle Division
The 6th Guards Motor Rifle Vitebsk-Novgorod Twice Red Banner Division (Russian: 6-я гвардейская мотострелковая дивизия; Military Unit Number 68434) was a Soviet motor rifle division, which after the end of World War II was stationed on the Polish territory as part of Northern Group of Forces. It was the second formation of the 6th Guards Motor Rifle Division, and drew its history from the 90th Guards Rifle Division.
| 6th Guards Motor Rifle Division (1985–1991) 166th Guards Motor Rifle Brigade (1992–1997) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1985–1997 |
| Country | Soviet Union (1985–1991) Russia (1992–1997) |
| Branch | Soviet Army (1985–1991) Russian Ground Forces (1992–1997) |
| Type | Mechanized infantry (1985-1997) |
| Garrison/HQ | Borne Sulinowo (1985–1992) Tver (1992–1997) |
| Engagements | First Chechen War |
| Decorations | Order of the Red Banner (2) Guards |
| Battle honours | Vitebsk Novgorod |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Vladimir Bulgakov |
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