Russian marines are going to celebrate 300th anniversary Sunday.
The first regiment of marine soldiers which was a prototype of marines was created in Russia under Pert the Great in 1705. Young men in very good health with foolhardy temper and patriotic spirit, belief in homeland and king were selected for regiment.
Modern marines are mobile, well-equipped and prepared forces which secure Russian interests at all oceanic seats of war.
Marines took part in military operations.
Russian vice-premier, Defense minister Sergey Ivanov congratulated marine forces the day before.
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