
The emblem of the Ministry of Defence of Russia (MoD RF) is executed as an official heraldic symbol based on the state symbolism of the Russian Federation. Its composition features a double-headed eagle with outstretched wings, rendered in a light color scheme with a black outline and grey elements defining the form. On the eagle’s chest there is a red shield depicting a mounted horseman striking a dragon with a spear. In the eagle’s talons, a sword and a laurel wreath are depicted, which form part of the established departmental emblem of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation. The composition combines heraldic elements of the state coat of arms with distinctive symbols of the military authority.
The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation is a federal executive authority responsible for formulating and implementing state policy in the field of defence and military development. The ministry oversees the organization of national defence, command of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, training and deployment of troops, development of military infrastructure, and ensuring national security within its area of competence. The Ministry of Defence occupies a key position in the system of public administration of the Russian Federation and ensures the functioning of the country’s defence potential.













