Admiral of the fleet (Russia)

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 army general. 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.

Admiral of the fleet
Адмирал флота
Uniform shoulder and sleeve insignia (2013–present)
Country Russia
Service branch Russian Navy
Rank groupGeneral officer
NATO rank codeOF-9
Formation1994
Next higher rankMarshal of the Russian Federation
Next lower rankAdmiral
Equivalent ranksArmy General; 1st class Active State Councillor of the Russian Federation (civilian)
Related articles
HistoryAdmiral of the fleet (Soviet Union)

List of Russian admirals of the fleet

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