Russian 74th Motorized Brigade
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The 74th Motorized Brigade is a military unit of the Russian Army stationed in Yurga, Russia.
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[edit] History
The 74th Motorized Brigade was created from the disbanded 94th Guards Motor Rifle Division, formerly of the Group of Soviet Forces in Germany. The 94th Guards Rifle Division was formed from two marine brigades that fought in the battle of Stalingrad. Other units also became part of the 74th Motorized Brigade including a guards engineering battalion and the 386th Tank regiment.
[edit] Recent news
On February 3, 2005, Russian defense minister Sergei Ivanov visited the brigade and promised by the end of 2006, the brigade would consist fully of professional soldiers, not conscripts. He also said the brigade is one of the most combat ready and a new barracks would be constructed.
[edit] Components
74th Motorized Brigade- Yurga, Russia
- 3000 troops
- ~2 Motorized Infantry Battlions
- Tank Battlion
- ~2 Artillery Battlions
[edit] Current Commander
Major General Farid Balaliyev
