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The Ministry of Defence rename the two units from Moscow Preobrazhensky and Semenov regiment . This was March 26 RIA Novosti reported with reference to the press service of the Ministry.
Transfiguration becomes 154th separate commandant regiment stationed in Lefortovo, and Semenovsky — 130th Motorized Rifle Brigade, based in Sokolniki. According to the newspaper «Izvestia», the new names of military units will be for the upcoming Victory Day.
In addition to the honorary titles, the newspaper said, the shelves will be historical symbols: emblems on the banners, badges, patches on his cap, decals on the shoulder straps.
154th Regiment, according to «Izvestia», mainly involved in the ceremonies. The soldiers are part of the garrison and guard duty, as well as present at official meetings of the government. In the 130th Motorized Rifle Brigade are contractors who have been highly trained military.
With the proposal to revive the historic Russian regiments made in December 2012 President Vladimir Putin during his address to the Federal Assembly.
Transfiguration and Semenov regiment, created by Peter I, was one of the most elite units in the army of the Russian Empire. They were disbanded after the Civil War.