On November 5 Russia celebrates 87-th anniversary of military intelligence service organization. This holiday is not national but inside of the department.
Holiday was established by decree of minister of Defense in 2000.
The same day in 1918 was formed Registration administration by decree of Red Army staff. This organ should coordinate efforts of military intelligence departments. On November of 1918 courses of intelligence and control started in Moscow were such subjects as geography, tactics, agent geography and French, German, English, Japan, Swedish, Finnish languages were taught.
Information obtained by military intelligence sometimes was vital during decision-making by the head of country. Its irreplaceability and efficiency military intelligence demonstrated during conflict situations at Middle East, Afghanistan, Yugoslavia, Iraq, Chechnya and other "hot spots".
For courage and heroism displayed during missions 692 intelligence officers were awarded titles of Soviet Union Hero and Russian Federation Hero.
Military intelligence remains the most secret Russian special service - it is the only department that doesn`t have own press-service.
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