Admiral of the fleet (Soviet Union)
The rank of admiral of the fleet or fleet admiral (Russian: aдмирал флота, romanized: admiral flota) was the highest naval rank of the Soviet Union from 1940 to 1955 and second-highest from 1962 to 1991.
| Admiral of the fleet Адмирал флота Admiral flota | |
|---|---|
Marshal's star (small version) | |
Shoulder strap (1955–1990) | |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Service branch | Soviet Navy |
| Rank group | General officer |
| Formation | 1940 1st 1962 2nd |
| Abolished | March 1955 1st 1991 2nd |
| Next higher rank | Admiral of the fleet of the Soviet Union |
| Next lower rank | Admiral |
| Equivalent ranks | General of the army |
It was first created by a Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet in 1940 as an equivalent to general of the army, but was not used until 1944, when Ivan Isakov and Nikolai Kuznetsov were promoted to the rank.
The rank was abolished on 3 March 1955 with the creation of the rank of admiral of the fleet of the Soviet Union. It was restored in 1962 as the second-highest navy rank.
The rank has been retained by the Russian Federation after 1991.
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