Private military companies in Russia (PMCs) are companies that carry out their statutory tasks in high-risk areas, in particular in war zones, where the actions of the company (its employees) are not attacking, but deterrent, and allow for preventive measures .
About ten private military companies operate on the territory of the Russian Federation. Some of them have already suspended their activities, but other PMCs were created on the basis of them.
10. E.N.O.T. CORP
E.N.O.T. CORP - A private military company that carries out military-patriotic and humanitarian activities. It was created on the basis of the association of military-patriotic clubs "RESERVE". The military carry out preventive measures against illegal migration, and also take measures to curb organized crime and drug trafficking. Regularly, "raccoons" accompany humanitarian aid to the hottest spots on the planet.
9. Cossacks
Cossacks - A private military company in Russia, consisting of Cossack units. PMC activities are under the strict control of the Russian leadership through the Council for Cossacks under the President of the Russian Federation. The support of the Cossacks is based on the principles of Cossack culture, military life and history. The basis of the activities of Cossack units includes civil and territorial defense, the protection of public order, border protection, the fight against terrorism, etc. Employees of PMC Cossacks took part in hostilities in such hot spots of the globe as Iraq, Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, Chechnya, etc.
8. PMC Wagner
PMC Wagner - One of the most classified private military companies that operates in Novorossia. The organization prefers not to publicize its activities. Its employees are retirees from various departments and veterans of local wars. PMC Wagner is a numerous professional structure that works for the Russian government. Wagner's squad takes part in hostilities in many hot spots on the planet. “Wagnerevtsy” undergo a probationary period of training, after which the military are certified or eliminated.
7. Ferax
Ferax - A private military company in Russia that provides a full range of security and armed security services, both in the Russian Federation and abroad. PMC personnel reserve consists of reserve officers who served in special forces of various branches of the armed forces and have combat experience in hot spots in the world. Ferax employees participated in the hostilities in Iraq, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Kurdistan, etc.
6. Tiger Top Rent Security
Tiger Top Rent Security - A private military company in Russia, which was founded to conduct operations in Iraq. It began its functioning in 2005, but just a year later it turned off its activities. Its former employees, professional military men, have created other independent PMCs. The short-lived organization managed to complete tasks such as escorting convoys, guarding military facilities, as well as guarding the personnel of oil companies and Russian diplomats, missions in Lebanon and Israel, in Palestine and Afghanistan. The organization was engaged in sniper (counter-sniper) training of specialists, shooters, sappers, radio engineers, quick reaction fighters in the city, etc. After the collapse of the Tiger Top Rent Security, the Moran Security Group, Ferax, Redut Antiterror and Antiterror Orel were formed.
5. Redoubt-Antiterror
Redoubt Anti-Terror - a private military company in Russia, which is a military-professional union of organizations, which consists of professional military, special forces, airborne forces, etc. All employees of a private organization must have combat experience and are participants in special operations and peacekeeping operations. PMC was founded in 2008, its founders were scouts and paratrooper veterans. The organization has experience in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and Yugoslavia and other hot spots. The range of basic services provided by the company includes security activities, training of personal security groups, certification of specialists for the provision of private security services, protection of public protection in accordance with UN requirements, etc.
4. Moran Security Group
Moran Security Group - A private military company in Russia, which provides a range of services in the field of security, consulting, transportation, as well as medical support and cargo transportation. All activities of the Moran Security Group are carried out on the basis of the legislation of the Russian Federation. The main functions performed are armed escort and convoy of ships, security of various facilities, logistics, reconnaissance, etc. Moran Security Group is the owner of the naval training center, which is located in St. Petersburg.
3. Antiterror-Eagle
Antiterror Eagle - A private military company in Russia, which has been operating since 1998. The organization was created by former military personnel. PMC employees are reserve personnel, as well as veterans of the GRU, VIMPELA and the Navy. Antiterror-Orel is engaged in the protection of facilities, the training of military personnel, and also performs engineer work.
2. PMC MAR
PMC MAR - A private military company in St. Petersburg, which operates in the Russian Federation. According to IDA, it acts in strict accordance with the laws of the country where its services are provided. PMC renders services of the following nature: technical protection and reconnaissance, military activities, the protection of convoys, individuals, gas and oil pipelines, other facilities, cargo escort, legal / legal support, etc.
1. RSB-Group
RSB-Group (“Russian System Security”) is a private military company in Moscow, which has several areas. It has a division of both land and sea operations. The Maritime Operations Division provides armed defense, escort and security services for civilian ships, and conducts safety audits for oil and gas offshore platforms. The land operations division provides armed guards, conducts reconnaissance, as well as training, etc. The creators of this PMC are reserve officers of the GRU and the FSB, professional military personnel who have rich command and combat experience. The activities of the RSB Group are based on compliance with the laws of the Russian Federation. SSR-Group employees do not participate in armed conflicts as mercenaries, nor do they consult organizations and groups that have any relation to terrorist organizations.