Russian armed forces personnel will rest on New Years Eve on December 29 and 30, TASS reports, citing Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
He announced it today on a conference call.
The weekend compensates for the two previous working Saturdays & ndash; December 18 and 25.
Shoigu signed the corresponding order. At the same time, he demanded to “ ensure the necessary level of combat readiness, maintenance of public order and military discipline in the troops. '' For the first time, the Nesterovsky and Danilovsky training grounds will be involved in the maneuvers.
It was also reported yesterday that the marshals and generals had their terms extended. From now on, it will be possible to conclude an indefinite contract with senior military officials, for a period fixed by decision of the President of Russia.