Military academies in Russia
     This article includes a list of references, but its sources remain unclear  because it has insufficient inline citations .  Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations.   ( August 2011 )  (Learn how and when to remove this template message)      Female cadets on parade.     The Moscow Suvorov Military School    Russia has a number of military academies  of different specialties. This article primarily lists institutions of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation rather than those of the Soviet Armed Forces.   Russian institutions called "academy" are post-graduate professional military schools for experienced, commissioned officers who have the equivalent of a bachelor's degree. Upon graduation, officers receive the equivalent of a master's degree and, if trained in military leadership are appointed as battalion commanders or higher from Lt. Colonel and up. Graduates with non-command training are appointed to various staff positio...