Slowly through the 19th century, the so-called ‘Polish salute’ (or ‘Two-fingered salute’) came to be used in the Russian Imperial army. It was performed with the middle and index fingers...

It is perhaps best known in this era from its use during the Spanish Civil War of 1936–1939, as a greeting by the Republican faction, and known as the "Popular Front salute" or the "anti-fascist salute".

Throughout history, military organizations have used many methods to perform salutes. Depending on the situation a salute could be a hand or body gesture, cannon or rifle shots, [4] hoisting of flags, removing headgear, or other means of showing respect or deference.

It is often sung with a raised fist salute. The song has been used by communists all over the world since it was composed in the 19th century and adopted as the official anthem of the Second International. It later became the anthem of Soviet Russia in …

In the Soviet armed forces, according to the Interior Service Regulations, all servicemen are obliged to salute one another; subordinates and inferiors in rank salute first.

In 1940 the rank of general was reintroduced. Also in 1940 the duty to salute was imposed. (Soviet noncommissioned officers must also be saluted by their inferiors, and a failure to salute...

In the Soviet armed forces, according to the Interior Service Regulations, all servicemen are obliged to salute one another; subordinates and inferiors in rank salute first.

The group had their own salute: the right hand would be raised slightly higher than the head, to indicate that the pioneer valued the common good above personal gain. The call of “Be ready!”...

Many victories by the Russian armed forces have saved the country from destruction and changed world history. It is in their honor that the national Days of Military Honor were established....

Sep 13, 2013 · Russian servicemen salute from tanks during the Victory Parade on Moscow's Red Square. The event is held every year on May 9 to commemorate the anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi...