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 | |
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Country | Russia |
Service branch | Russian Navy |
Rank group | General officer |
NATO rank code | OF-9 |
Formation | 1994 |
Next higher rank | Marshal of the Russian Federation |
Next lower rank | Admiral |
Equivalent ranks | Army General; 1st class Active State Councillor of the Russian Federation (civilian) |
Related articles | |
History | Admiral of the fleet (Soviet Union) |