331st Guards Airborne Regiment
| 331st Guards Airborne Regiment (1946–present) 331st Guards Rifle Regiment (1944–1946) | |
|---|---|
| Russian: 331-й гвардейский парашютно-десантный Костромской полк | |
331st Guards Airborne Regiment shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 1944–present |
| Country | Soviet Union Russia |
| Branch | Russian Airborne Forces |
| Size | Regiment ~2000 servicemen with ~200 vehicles |
| Part of | 98th Guards Airborne Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Kostroma MUN 71211 |
| Engagements | First Chechen War |
The 331st Guards Airborne Regiment is a formation of the Russian Airborne Troops. The regiment, a part of the 98th Guards Airborne Division, is considered to be one of Russia's elite units.