bonzillou Posted 20 January , 2020 Share Posted 20 January , 2020 Hello I'm doing some research on the Russian Artmy during the World War 1 and I thought that this fine community could help me with some wording. My first question is about officers ranks. Captain is Kapitán Lieutnant is Poruchik. Could Leytenánt be used? Could this two rankings be abbreviated (like Kpt and Por or Leyt for example). In an effort of romanization of some words I'd like to know if I'm right with these: Guards: Gvardiya or GVARDII or GVARDEYSKIY ? Riflemen--Strelkam or strelkovye ? Could I use the word Komanda for a small detachment of soldiers, a crew (like the ones that would operate a machine gun?) or is it better to use vzvod (which stands for platoon)? Gonyets: is this word correct for a runner, a messenger. I've seen that the Maxim machine gun was called maksim or maxima. Which one is correct? (may be both!) Greetings Pascal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James A Pratt III Posted 22 January , 2020 Share Posted 22 January , 2020 I have never seen a abbreviation for Kapitan or Poruchik that doesn't mean there isn't one. If you don't get a reply here you might try the forum.axishistory.com. They have a section on the USSR and there are people who are Russians on it who might be able to help you on all of the above questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzillou Posted 22 January , 2020 Author Share Posted 22 January , 2020 Thanks a lot James for your reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwsleser Posted 20 March , 2020 Share Posted 20 March , 2020 (edited) From The Handbook of the Russian Army 1914 Appendix III. On 20/01/2020 at 05:26, bonzillou said: Captain is Kapitán Lieutnant is Poruchik. Yes, but Kapitan is spelled without the acute. On 20/01/2020 at 05:26, bonzillou said: Could Leytenánt be used? It is not given as an option. I have never seen it used On 20/01/2020 at 05:26, bonzillou said: Could this two rankings be abbreviated (like Kpt and Por or Leyt for example). These (or any ranks) are not included in the list of abbreviations. Guard - Gvardeiski Rifleman - not used, likely private of rank and file - ryadovoi Detachment is normally used for something larger, better section/squad - otdyelenie or merely section - otdyel Runner isn't listed, possibly courier - feldyegerski Maxim in cyrillic is Μаксим. I believe the a is added based on grammar in how it is used in a sentence (I don't speak Russia, I just have several Russian sources). The weapon is listed as Пулемт «Μаксим» обр. 1910 г. v/r Jeff Edited 20 March , 2020 by jwsleser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzillou Posted 21 March , 2020 Author Share Posted 21 March , 2020 Thanks Jeff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dever Mayfly Posted 28 March , 2020 Share Posted 28 March , 2020 On 20/01/2020 at 11:26, bonzillou said: Hello I'm doing some research on the Russian Artmy during the World War 1 and I thought that this fine community could help me with some wording. My first question is about officers ranks. Captain is Kapitán Lieutnant is Poruchik. Could Leytenánt be used? Could this two rankings be abbreviated (like Kpt and Por or Leyt for example). In an effort of romanization of some words I'd like to know if I'm right with these: Guards: Gvardiya or GVARDII or GVARDEYSKIY ? Riflemen--Strelkam or strelkovye ? Could I use the word Komanda for a small detachment of soldiers, a crew (like the ones that would operate a machine gun?) or is it better to use vzvod (which stands for platoon)? Gonyets: is this word correct for a runner, a messenger. I've seen that the Maxim machine gun was called maksim or maxima. Which one is correct? (may be both!) Greetings Pascal I was taught that a detachment was otriád and crew was ekipáž (rabočaia komandá was a fatigue party). I found total anarchy when researching English/French/American translations of Russian military terms and names in Siberia. For example, the front line battle order in January 1919 has General Hanjin commanding the Western Army, but I have also found his name spelled as Hanzhin, Janzhin and Yanzhin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzillou Posted 13 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 13 April , 2020 On 28/03/2020 at 12:29, Dever Mayfly said: I found total anarchy when researching English/French/American translations of Russian military terms and names in Siberia. I agree with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James A Pratt III Posted 6 April , 2021 Share Posted 6 April , 2021 I found some abbreations for Russian rank in Over the front 35-4 article "Victories of German Ace Leutnant der Reserve Leopold Ansinger": Sh Rotm Shtabs Rotmistr Cavalry Staff Cpt Sh Kap Shtabs-Kaptain Staff Cpt Por Poruchik Lt Podpor Podporuchic 2Lt Prap Praporuchic Ensign St.Uo Starshiy Unter-oftiser Sgt or Senior NCO Ml.Ou Mladshy Unter-Ofitser Junior Sgt or Junior NCO I hope this is of some use. If you are going to use Russian rank ect please note many people even those with military backgrounds may have problems understanding it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzillou Posted 6 April , 2021 Author Share Posted 6 April , 2021 thanks a lot James all this confirms the researches I made. Stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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