The VDV ("Vozdushno-desantnye voyska", Russian Airborne Forces) are an independent branch of the Russian Armed Forces acting as the country's rapid-reaction and shock troops.

Airborne forces have traditionally worn a blue beret and blue-striped "telnyashka" and are called "desant" from the French "Descente".

See also

• Russian Air Force
• Russian Ground Forces

External links

• Wikipedia: Russian Airborne Forces

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