Admiral of the fleet (Russia)
Admiral of the fleet or fleet admiral (Russian: aдмирал флoта, admiral flota) is the highest naval (deck) rank of the Russian Federation. It is the equivalent of the Soviet naval rank of admiral of the fleet and the present Russian rank of general of the army. The rank is roughly equivalent to 4-star admiral ranks of other nations. Marshal of the Russian Federation is the only superior rank in the Russian armed forces.
| junior rank: Admiral |
 Admiral of the fleet |
senior rank: None |
| Admiral of the fleet (Admiral flota) | |
|---|---|
 Uniform shoulder strap (2013–present) | |
| Country |  Russia |
| Service branch |  Russian Navy |
| Rank | General officer |
| NATO rank code | OF-9 |
| Formation | 1994 |
| Next higher rank | Marshal of the Russian Federation |
| Next lower rank | Admiral |
| Equivalent ranks | General of the army |
List of Russian admirals of the fleet
- Gromov, Felix N. (b.1937); promoted 13 June 1996.
- Kuroyedov, Vladimir I. (b.1944); promoted 21 February 2000.
- Masorin, Vladimir V. (b.1947); promoted 15 December 2006.
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