Sage-Tips

Can a non Russian join Spetsnaz?

According to the amended law, a citizen of any foreign country aged 18–30 with a good command of Russian and a clean record can sign an initial five-year contract to join the Army. In order to join Spetsnaz you must speak fluent Russian and have Russian citizenship unless hired as a foreign combatant.

How do you get to Russian Spetsnaz?

But in general, the physical is all you need to pass to become a spetsnaz soldier. There is no shooting test or mountain training, since the primary requirement is physical and mental fitness. If you can shoot and climb a mountain, great. If not, they’ll teach you.

Can foreigners become Russian citizens?

Naturalization is the process by which foreigners can get Russian passport. In Russia, naturalization can be achieved through Marriage, Investment, Business or by having skilled/ professional qualification. The foreigner must get naturalization first, and then apply for Russian Citizenship.

Can foreign citizens join the Russian military?

By allowing foreign citizens to join its ranks, the Russian military has moved beyond most other modern militaries. Tried to join the French Foreign Legion and didn’t make the cut? Don’t fret — the Russian military has created its own force of foreign citizens to fight Moscow’s wars.

What do you need to join Spetsnaz?

For all of them thought you need to have Russian citizenship, A-class health, physical shape on level of athletes and good grades for shooting and close-combat and assault tactics. Usually people hand-picked and invited into Spetsnaz forces in the end of their contract in the army and even so, only 30\% of them pass examination.

Is Russia’s military taking a page from the French Foreign Legion?

In this way, the Russian military is taking a page from the French Foreign Legion, which since the 1800s has existed as a largely foreign-staffed military force.

What are some examples of Spetsnaz units?

First thing first, there are many units that considered “Spetsnaz” like Spetsnaz VDV (airborne), Spetsnaz FSB (“Security Service”), Spetsnaz GRU (Recon and spec ops units of land forces), Spetsnaz of Baltic Fleet, anti-terror group “Alpha” and quite a bit more. They are didn’t have exactly same requirements.