Free Russia Legion

Full name: Free Russia Legion

Active:

March 10, 2022 – Today

Size:

500 - 1500 servicemen

Motto:

For Russia! For Freedom!

Unit Role:

Infantry

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About Unit

Free Russia Legion is a unit of the International Legion of HUR MO.

It was formed in early March 2022 by Russian citizens who oppose the Russian invasion of Ukraine and fight for an end to Russian aggression and the rule of Vladimir Putin. It also consists of defectors from the Russian Armed Forces, who they recruited from Prisoners of war, a similar tactic conducted by the Russian Volunteer Corps, with the recruitment of captured Wagner conscripts after the Battle of Bakhmut.

The unit fought alongside the Russian Volunteer Corps, a unit of similar nature and ambition, although it differed in political beliefs, in the Belgorod incursion, which was launched in May 2023. They also took part in a raid in June 2023 in Shebekino, Belgorod Oblast.

Almost a year later, alongside the Russian Volunteer Corps, they conducted raids into Kursk and Belgorod Oblast and took control of two villages.

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creation of the unit

Maximilian Andronnikov

Unit Commander

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Current Structure

Here you can find the last known structure of the unit, including their insignia if available.

Unit Headquarters

It includes the headquarters, management and commandant platoon.

Unit's Page

Drone Company

Linear unit | Kyiv

Unit structurally subordinated to the command of this formation.

1st Mechanized Battalion

The first linear mechanized battalion of the legion.

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2nd Battalion

The second linear battalion of the legion.

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3rd Battalion

The third linear battalion of the legion.

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4th Battalion

The fourth linear battalion of the legion.

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Artillery Unit

The artillery unit of the legion.

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Reconnaissance Group “D.R.U.G”

The scouts of the legion.

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Former Units

Equipment

Here, you can view the complete list of the unit’s equipment. All images of the vehicles and weapons below are sourced from the official social pages.

BMP-1

Infantry Fighting Vehicle

UAT Gyurza

Light Armored Vehicle

HMMWV

Light Armored Vehicle

BTR-82A

Armoured Personnel Carrier

First variant, 2022 – 2024

Second variant, 2024 – Today

This page was created on July 3, 2024, and last edited on April 2, 2026.

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