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Originally Posted by Swaggs
In looking at the list of Russian Generals, I noticed that they are mostly all in the mid-40s, while US Generals are typically in their late 50s. Anyone have insight into why their most decorated leaders are so young? Or are the ranks not equivalent?
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Just a guess, but Putin's first premiership started in 1999. That would mean 50+ yead old generals started pre-Putin while 40 year olds have always been under his thumb.