Admiral of the fleet (Russia)
| Admiral of the fleet Адмирал флота | |
|---|---|
 Uniform shoulder and sleeve insignia (2013–present) | |
| Country |  Russia |
| Service branch |  Russian Navy |
| Rank group | General officer |
| Non-NATO rank | OF-9 |
| Formation | 1994 |
| Next higher rank | Marshal of the Russian Federation |
| Next lower rank | Admiral |
| Equivalent ranks | General of the army |
| Related articles | |
| History | Admiral of the fleet (Soviet Union) |
Admiral of the fleet or fleet admiral (Russian: Адмирал флота, romanized: Admiral flota) is the highest naval rank of the Russian Federation. It is the equivalent of the Soviet naval rank of Fleet Admiral and the present Russian rank of general of the army. The rank is roughly equivalent to the rank of "admiral" of other nations. Marshal of the Russian Federation is the only superior rank in the Russian armed forces.
List of Russian admirals of the fleet
- Gromov, Felix N. (1937-2021); promoted 13 June 1996.
- Kuroyedov, Vladimir I. (b.1944); promoted 21 February 2000.
- Masorin, Vladimir V. (b.1947); promoted 15 December 2006.
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