Belarusian special forces in the eyes of foreign journalists Bashny.Net

Last month, news agency published a series of photographs of training special forces of Belarus, which caused shock and excitement in the ranks of the Western public Internet. Let's see what's so surprised and impressed foreign journalists.




Foreigners celebrate the amazing complexity and rigidity of training programs employees of the Interior Ministry.



Belarus is often characterized in the West as "the last country in Europe with a dictatorial regime." Bordering Ukraine Republic refuses modernization of internal troops, continuing to be a stronghold of militarism.



To wear maroon beret, soldier must undergo regular stringent, if not cruel, qualification tests.



Soldiers are trained to overcome difficult obstacles.



To perform the tasks required speed and incredible physical endurance.



In the army, Belarus played a big role the Orthodox tradition. The photo captures the employee during Epiphany bathing in a lake near Minsk.



The soldiers are actively involved in the performance of religious rites - in this case, kiss the icon.



In addition to the Orthodox holidays, and celebrated pagan carnival.



One of its main episodes - a show of force of soldiers.



Which is really impressive!



An important place in the program of training and qualification tests take jobs quickness and agility.



and endurance in harsh weather conditions.



Defender of the Fatherland Day - a great holiday in Belarus. And another reason to show their heroic power.



Festive events



In addition to direct service, the soldiers helped the collective farms to harvest, such as potatoes. As compensation, they can take a part of the total collected quantity of vegetables.



Source: www.businessinsider.com