From July 1922, the 19th separate motorized rifle division began to function in the city of Voronezh. According to experts, this is the first division of the Red Army, which was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor in 1925. Initially, the 19th division, also known as military unit 20634, was registered with the Moscow Military District (VO). By 2009, after the reform of the Armed Forces, the division was transformed into a separate motorized rifle brigade (omsbr). HF 20634, like other military formations, does not have its own official website. This article will be of interest to those who wish to obtain the necessary information about the 19th brigade.
Introduction to formation
VCH 20634 is the 19th Red Banner Voronezh-Shumlenskaya separate motorized rifle brigade of the Orders of Suvorov II degree and the Red Banner of Labor. He is part of the 58th Combined Arms Army (OA) of the Southern Military District. A military unit is stationed in the city of Vladikavkaz, in North Ossetia.
During the Great Patriotic War
HF 20634 has a proud history. Significant operations of World War II took place with the participation of servicemen of this military formation. The soldiers of the 19th brigade successfully took the Bulgarian city of Shumlen. The operation itself is known in history as "Shumlenskaya". In 1945, the military personnel of the brigade crossed the Danube, for which the unit was awarded the Order of Suvorov II degree. In the same year, in May, military personnel liberated the Czechoslovak city of Bratislava.
Post-war
During the Great Patriotic War, the 19th separate motorized rifle brigade was deployed in the central part of the state. At the end of the war, military personnel and command staff were transferred to North Ossetia, to the village of Sputnik. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, soldiers of a separate motorized rifle brigade were involved in the First and Second Chechen wars, as well as in the Georgian conflict. Winter 1994-1995 the military group "West", manned by soldiers of the 19th Motorized Rifle Brigade, stormed the city of Grozny.
Residence conditions
The 19th brigade is under the control of the 58th Army of the Southern Military District. According to eyewitnesses, quarters with two rooms and washbasins became quarters for military conscripts. Each cubicle has one toilet, a shower with hot water and a dryer. Each soldier has his own safe for storing personal belongings. However, judging by the reviews, they are equipped with very weak locks, which will not be difficult for an attacker to open. This shortcomingcompensated by the fact that there are safes in the soldiers' rooms. However, safes are not secure enough to store valuable items.
Soldiers who signed the contract, as well as officers live in a hostel. Military personnel with families can rent apartments in the city. Meals are provided in the dining room. Judging by the reviews of eyewitnesses, the food offered does not suit everyone. At the service of such fighters there is a store with relatively reasonable prices. There is a military department near the checkpoint. Soldiers also have the opportunity to have a bite to eat at the teahouse. Near the military unit itself in the village of Sputnik there are other shops and a pharmacy. According to eyewitnesses, for fighters with money, additional food is not a problem. Several car dealerships even come to the landfill. On the territory of the military unit there is a gym and a club. It is possible to withdraw money through an ATM. Judging by the reviews of those who served in military unit 20634, we can conclude that the relationship between soldiers and local residents leaves much to be desired. In view of the fact that the population dislikes not only the soldiers from this military unit, but the military in general, those who are going on leave would be advised by the old-timers to dress in civilian clothes and behave more modestly.
Command
The command of the military unit was carried out by the following officers with the rank of colonel:
- From 2010 to 2014 S. A. Kisel. In 2013 he was promoted to major general.
- From 2014 to 2017 by E. A. Abachev.
- From 2017 to the present day by R. Yu. Vyazomsky.
Composition
The unit is equipped with the following military formations:
- Headquarters.
- Three motorized rifle battalions.
- Two howitzer self-propelled artillery battalions.
- One tank battalion.
- Reactive artillery battalion.
- Anti-tank artillery, anti-aircraft and anti-aircraft missile battalions.
- Communicators battalion.
- Engineer-sapper, reconnaissance and special forces battalion. There is also a formation that provides material support to the unit.
- Repair, medical, commandant and companies responsible for radiation, chemical and biological protection.
- A rifle company in which snipers serve.
- A company of drones.
- Battery, engaged in management and artillery reconnaissance. Headed by the Chief of Artillery.
- Administrative platoon led by the head of air defense. Military personnel are responsible for radar reconnaissance.
- A platoon of instructors.
- Polygons.
- Military band.
About the team
According to eyewitnesses, a calm psychological situation prevails in the military unit. In this formation, a tradition has developed, according to which contact of newly arrived soldiers with old-timers is completely excluded. In order to prevent the latter from communicating with the newcomers, the military leadership organized their separate accommodation. Classes are conducted by officers.
Tasks
Upon arrival atsome of the newcomers undergo combat training. Also, most of the time they are engaged in park and economic work. Soldiers guard the Roki tunnel. According to experts, it is a very important strategic object: North and South Ossetia are connected to each other by a highway located in it. The transport highway is the only direct route connecting both regions in Vladikavkaz. HF 20634 controls 3 thousand meters of the road - the length of the entire tunnel from the south and from the north side alternately. The change takes place every week. On the south side, the guard is stationed in trailers. At the disposal of the fighters occupying the northern side, there is a hotel. In addition, there is a special post with a doctor on duty on the highway. According to eyewitnesses, if necessary, the fighters can be provided with medical assistance. In case of illness, the soldiers are sent to the city to the hospital. How important the protection of this highway is, is evidenced by the fact that the chevrons of military personnel are with the image of a tunnel tower.
Judging by the reviews, telephone communication leaves much to be desired, since only Megafon is functioning properly. Soldiers also help the local population during a natural disaster and eliminate its consequences.
Daryal
On the territory of the Russian Federation there is only one high-mountain range. Among military specialists, he is known as "Daryal". Located in the city of Vladikavkaz, at an altitude of one and a half kilometers above the sea. It is here that the soldiers of the 19th brigade are trained in combat techniques inmountainous and difficult terrain. The slopes, rocks and hills available there are used by instructors to train soldiers in reconnaissance skills. During training, special devices are used, with the help of which fighters overcome various obstacles in the form of rivers and gorges.
Tarskoe
This training ground is intended for the development of new armored vehicles - T-90 tanks and BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles.
The location of the landfill was a mountainous area 2 km from the city. At the exercises, the fighters master various types of small arms, study camouflage, dig trenches and dugouts. At this time, large tents for 30 people are provided for the services of military personnel. Each of these tents provides for the presence of stoves-potbelly stoves in the amount of 2 pcs.
There are bunk beds inside. Every week the soldiers are taken to the bathhouse. Judging by the reviews of eyewitnesses, telephone communication is well established at the Tarskoye training ground. An important advantage of the area is the presence of electricity. Judging by the reviews, feeding at the training ground, compared to the kitchen in the military unit, is somewhat better. Food is prepared by "coming" civilians. Fighters are often served fresh fish. Tarski's only drawback is bad water.
Information for Parents
Who wants to send a parcel or a letter to a soldier, the envelope must indicate the postal address: VC 20634, Vladikavkaz, pos. Satellite. Index: 362012. Next, you should specify the last name, first name and patronymicsoldier. If a fighter is undergoing exercises at the training ground at that time, then he will not be able to get anything. In this case, relatives will have to call the post office to hold the parcel there. Freed later, the soldier takes it himself. If letters arrive, they are picked up by the commanders and delivered to the firing range.
Who wants to come for the oath must be registered half an hour before the start of the event, which lasts about three hours. It starts at 9 am. By 12 o'clock, military personnel are en titled to leave until 20:00. Parents have the opportunity to watch part.
