Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Ground Forces
| Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Ground Forces | |
|---|---|
| Главнокомандующий Сухопутными войсками России | |
Flag of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Ground Forces | |
since 15 May 2025 | |
| Russian Ground Forces | |
| Member of | General Staff of the Armed Forces |
| Reports to | Chief of the General Staff |
| Appointer | President of Russia |
| Formation | 9 August 1812 (historical) 10 June 1992 (current form) |
| Deputy | Chief of the Main Staff and First Deputy Commander-in-Chief |
| Website | Official website |
The Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Ground Forces (Russian: Главнокомандующий Сухопутными войсками России) is the chief commanding authority of the Russian Ground Forces. He is appointed by the President of Russia. The position dates to the period of the Russian Empire. The current Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Ground Forces is Colonel General Andrey Mordvichev, in office since 15 May 2025.
From 1998 to 2001 the position was briefly called the Chief of the Main Directorate of the Ground Forces.