Women in the Russian and Soviet military

Women have played many roles in the Russian and Soviet military history. Women played an important role in world wars in Russia and the Soviet Union, particularly during World War II.

As of March 2024, according to Russian Defence Minister, 37,500 women served in the Russian armed forces, while 275,000 were civilian personnel.

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