Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded the 50th self-propelled artillery regiment the honorary title of “Guards”. Presidential Decree published on the official website portal legal information.
It was noted that the name was given “for the massive heroism and courage, fortitude and courage shown by the regiment’s personnel in combat operations to protect the Fatherland and state interests in armed conflicts”.
May 9 reportedPutin, the “Guards” of the Kutuzov Regiment, the 291st Artillery Brigade and the 55th.
Putin in April of this year allocated Guards of the 200th separate motorized rifle Pechenga brigade. honorary title in March there is 236th Artillery Brigade and the 2nd Mixed Aviation Regiment of the Order of Suvorov.