"Today, the personnel of the troops ... are improving their combat training, successfully mastering new types of weapons and military equipment, contributing to the development of the infrastructure of railway transport, participating in the elimination of the consequences of natural and man-made emergencies," Shoigu quoted TASS as saying.
According to him, "the military-workers companies created 170 years ago laid the foundation for the heroic chronicle of the troops, which throughout their history have made a significant contribution to strengthening the country's defense capability."
In February, Shoigu congratulated veterans and active military personnel on Defender of the Fatherland Day.