Women in the Russian Guard to Wear Hats Instead of Berets
Russian Guard
The Russian Guard is a federal service that is responsible for internal security and domestic security.
The Russian Guard was formed in 2016 by merging the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Federal Drug Control Service. The Russian Guard is responsible for a wide range of tasks, including:
- Providing security for public events.
- Fighting terrorism and extremism.
- Protecting the state border.
- Responding to emergencies.
- Controlling the flow of weapons and ammunition.
- Fighting drug trafficking.
Women in the Russian Guard
Women have served in the Russian Guard since its formation in 2016. Women make up about 10% of the Russian Guard's workforce.
Women in the Russian Guard serve in a variety of roles, including:
- Soldiers.
- Officers.
- Special forces operators.
- Medics.
- Engineers.
- Logisticians.
Hats Instead of Berets
In 2023, the Russian Guard announced that it would be replacing the traditional beret with a hat for female personnel.
The new hat is a dark green garrison cap with a visor. It is similar to the hats worn by male personnel in the Russian Guard.
The Russian Guard said that the new hat is more practical and comfortable than the beret. The hat is also said to be more flattering to female personnel.
Reaction to the Change
The change to hats has been met with mixed reactions. Some female personnel have welcomed the change, saying that the hat is more comfortable and stylish than the beret.
Other female personnel have expressed disappointment with the change, saying that the beret is a symbol of the Russian Guard and that they are proud to wear it.
The Russian Guard has said that it is committed to ensuring that all female personnel are comfortable and proud to wear the new hat.
