For the collective heroism and courage, fortitude and bravery shown by the regiment’s personnel in combat operations to protect the Fatherland and national interests in times of armed conflict, the President resolved to award the honorary Guards designation to the 71st Motor Rifle Regiment. Henceforth, it shall be referred to as the 71st Guards Motor Rifle Regiment.
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71st Motor Rifle Regiment awarded honorary Guards designation
Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order on Awarding an Honorary Designation to the 71st Motor Rifle Regiment.