11-02-2009, 10:28 AM
His rank is Praporshchik, roughly equivalent to a Warrant Officer.
In the 1970s, the non-commissioned officers serving under contract and holding Starshina rank were reassigned to newly-created Praporshchik rank; starshina was reserved for conscripts only.
Simon
In the 1970s, the non-commissioned officers serving under contract and holding Starshina rank were reassigned to newly-created Praporshchik rank; starshina was reserved for conscripts only.
Simon
