Navy Uniforms of the Russian Federation
(1992-2002)

From this section you can also see earlier and later period uniforms by clicking the appropriate links below.  We have found that this is quite useful for tracking the modifications and changes in a particular uniform.  On the table, the uniforms of flag rank officers (generals and admirals) are listed on the upper portion, uniforms of other officers and michmen are listed on the middle section of the table.  Conscripts, extended service men, and cadets are shown in the bottom portion.  Special purpose uniforms such as diving suits and other protective wear is in the final section.

The Naval forces of the Soviet Union continued to use the uniforms of Prikaz 250 of 1989 after the collapse of the Soviet Union.  This was simply a practical matter as there was no money or incentive to change when more pressing matters were being dealt with.  For a time these old Soviet patterns were recognized in law until new regulations could be devised.

Change finally came in 1994 with the release of new uniform guidelines for the Russian Federation.  The changes to naval uniforms were not as dramatic as those of the army.  Naval infantry units continued to wear their traditional black berets, and the humble work uniform stayed the same.  Within a few years, these uniforms came to be decorated with a variety of colorful unit patches - a practice that was forbidden in the Soviet era. 

Formal regulation changes came again on 28 March, 1997 when the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation issued Prikaz #210.  This order saw the adoption of the new 'Flora' pattern uniforms, new patches, and several badges.  It changed a variety of uniforms, but had less effect on the navy than in other branches.

These uniforms of this period can be seen on the table below.  The uniforms of admirals and generals are described in the upper section.  Officers and michmen can be found listed in the middle of the table.  Conscripts, extended service men, and cadets are shown in the bottom part of the table.  Special purpose uniforms such as diving equipment, chemical protection suits, and the like can be found in the final section.  At the bottom of the page is a list of source material that we have used to compile information about the uniforms.

• Admirals and Generals

• Officers, Michmen, and Praporshchiks

• Conscripts, Extended Servicemen, and Cadets

• Special Purpose Uniforms

• Source Material