Kremlin Regiment
The Kremlin Regiment (Russian: Кремлёвский полк, romanized: Kremlyovskiy polk), also called the Presidential Regiment (Russian: Президентский полк, romanized: Prezidentskiy polk), is a unique military regiment and part of the Russian Federal Protective Service with the status of a special unit. The regiment ensures the security of the Kremlin, its treasures, and state officials. In accordance with the federal law of December 8, 1997 "On Immortalizing the Soviet People’s Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945", the regiment also maintains a guard of honor (Russian: Почётный караул) at the eternal flame of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The regiment is housed in the historic Kremlin Arsenal.
| Presidential Regiment | |
|---|---|
Great emblem of the Kremlin Regiment | |
| Active | 1936 – present |
| Country | Russia |
| Branch | Federal Protective Service |
| Role | Public duties Security of the Presidency of Russia and the Moscow Kremlin |
| Part of | Commandant's Office of the Moscow Kremlin |
| Motto(s) | Верность, Честь, Долг (Russian) Fidelity, Honour, Duty |
| Equipment | SKS |
| Engagements | Great Patriotic War |
| Decorations | Order of the Red Banner Order of the October Revolution |
| Commanders | |
| Commandant of the Moscow Kremlin | Major General Sergey Udovenko |
| Regimental Commander | Major General Andrey Filyakin |
| Notable commanders | Major General Oleg Galkin |
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