47th Tank Division (Russia)

47th Tank Division
(2022–present)

6th Separate Tank Brigade
(2009–2022)


100th Tank Regiment
(1945–2009)


100th Tank Brigade
(1942–1945)
‹See Tfd›Russian: 47-я танковая Ченстоховская Краснознамённая, ордена Кутузова дивизия
Great emblem of the 47th Tank Division
Active1942–2009; 2022–present
Country Soviet Union (1942–1991)
 Russia (1991–2009, 2022–present)
Branch Russian Ground Forces
TypeArmoured Forces
SizeDivision
Part ofMoscow Military District
1st Guards Tank Army
Garrison/HQMulino
MUN 54096
Engagements
DecorationsOrder of the Red Banner Order of the Red Banner
Order of Kutuzov 2nd Class Order of Kutuzov
Battle honoursCzestochowa
Commanders
Current
commander
Major General Azer Nuralievich Ramazanov
Insignia
Shoulder Patch

The 47th Czestochowa Red Banner Order of Kutuzov Tank Division (‹See Tfd›Russian: 47-я танковая Ченстоховская Краснознамённая, ордена Кутузова дивизия; Military Unit Number 54096) is a formation of the Russian Ground Forces.[1] The late 6th Tank Brigade fought in the war in Donbas of 2014–2015.[2] In 2022, the brigade was reorganized into the 47th Tank Division, retaining its historical form, awards, and combat glory.[3]

  1. ^ "Войсковая часть 54096 (6 отбр) поселок Мулино". voinskayachast.net. 14 October 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  2. ^ Sutyagin, Igor (March 2015). "RUSI Briefing Paper: Russian Forces in Ukraine" (PDF). Royal United Services Institute. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  3. ^ "Володарский район, Нижегородская область, Сайт газеты Знамя, Военные тоже учатся". moyaokruga.ru. 10 December 2021. Archived from the original on 7 February 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2022.