In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, left, is pictured during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595770
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, centre, visits headquarters of the Southern Military District in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595753
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, sentre, accompanied by Commander of Russia's aerospace forces Sergei Surovikin, visits the Rostvertol helicopter manufacturing company during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595739
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu talks to the staff of the Rostvertol helicopter manufacturing company during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595712
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu talks to the staff of the Rostvertol helicopter manufacturing company during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595710
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu talks to the staff of the Rostvertol helicopter manufacturing company during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595711
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu talks to the staff of the Rostvertol helicopter manufacturing company during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595709
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu talks to the staff of the Rostvertol helicopter manufacturing company during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595705
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, second right in the foreground, visits the Rostvertol helicopter manufacturing company, during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595695
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu visits the Rostvertol helicopter manufacturing company, during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595693
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, right, accompanied by Commander of Russia's aerospace forces Sergei Surovikin, visits the Rostvertol helicopter manufacturing company during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595692
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu visits the Rostvertol helicopter manufacturing company, during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595690
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, right, accompanied by Southern Military District commander Colonel General Alexander Dvornikov and Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev, inspects a new military town built for the 103rd Motorized Rifle regiment during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595658
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, accompanied by Southern Military District commander Colonel General Alexander Dvornikov and Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev, inspects a new military town built for the 103rd Motorized Rifle regiment during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595656
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, second left, accompanied by Southern Military District commander Colonel General Alexander Dvornikov, inspects a new military town built for the 103rd Motorized Rifle regiment during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595655
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, second left, accompanied by Southern Military District commander Colonel General Alexander Dvornikov and Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev, inspects a new military town built for the 103rd Motorized Rifle regiment during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595650
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, centre, accompanied by Southern Military District commander Colonel General Alexander Dvornikov and Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev, visits the Memorial of Glory during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov region, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595643
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu is pictured at the Memorial of Glory during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov region, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595641
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu poses for a photo with members of the youth military organization at the Memorial of Glory during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov region, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595636
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, centre, accompanied by Southern Military District commander Colonel General Alexander Dvornikov and Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev visits Memorial of Glory during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov region, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595628
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, centre, accompanied by Southern Military District commander Colonel General Alexander Dvornikov and Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev visits Memorial of Glory during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov region, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595621
In this handout photo released by the Russian Defence Ministry, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, centre, accompanied by Southern Military District commander Colonel General Alexander Dvornikov and Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev, lays flowers at the Memorial of Glory during his visit to the Southern Military District, in Rostov region, Russia. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.14.07.2021#6595619