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November 5th marks Military Intelligence Day in Russia—a professional holiday for soldiers on the invisible front, whose work determines the success of military operations and the country's security.
Military intelligence as a branch of the armed forces was established in 1918, and since 1942 it has been coordinated by the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces. The GRU's symbol is a flying bat—an emblem that reflects the essence of the profession: operating in the shadows, seeing what is hidden from others, and delivering precise, accurate strikes.
From the first days of the Great Patriotic War, intelligence officers were on the front lines, gathering information about enemy plans and ensuring the success of operations near Moscow, Stalingrad, and Kursk. It was military intelligence that made a decisive contribution to the preparations for the liberation of Europe. Their exploits were rarely reported, but thousands of lives depended on their work.
Today, military intelligence is more than just covert operations and frontline work. It has become a high-tech military discipline, combining traditional intelligence work, big data analysis, satellite and electronic monitoring. It's an elite service that values intelligence, perseverance, and the ability to think several steps ahead. Modern intelligence officers analyze global risks, cyber threats, satellite data, troop movements, and economic processes. They operate at the intersection of technology and analytics, where artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity are essential.
Their mission remains the same: to stay ahead of threats, anticipate enemy actions, and defend the country while upholding the traditions of professionalism and honor established by their predecessors.
At GUU, we traditionally train specialists for whom analysis, strategic thinking, and responsibility are not just professional skills, but a way of thinking. These qualities are akin to the spirit of intelligence—service to a cause where success always requires knowledge and precision.
We congratulate the veterans and active military intelligence officers—the elite of the Russian armed forces, those who serve with honor, defending the country anywhere in the world. May devotion to duty, the power of knowledge, and determination always be your true allies.
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