Russian National Black Guard
Agrarian Patriots of the Eastern Front
Origins and Formation:
The Russian National Black Guard is a nationalist, anti-communist paramilitary group operating within Reichskommissariat Moskowien. Formed in 1945 by former Soviet naval officers and sailors, the group draws ideological inspiration from the Kronstadt Rebellion of 1921—not in its anarchist roots, but in its defiance of Bolshevik centralism and repression.
Founded in the aftermath of the Slavic Revolt of 1944, the Black Guard was composed primarily of ex-Soviet Navy personnel disillusioned with both Stalinist tyranny and partisan chaos. They aligned themselves with the German authorities in hopes of building a new Russian order free from communist doctrine but rooted in national identity and agrarian traditions.
Ideology:
- Agrarian nationalism and syndicalist corporatism
- Anti-Bolshevism and anti-Marxist class struggle
- Support for rural self-sufficiency, peasant councils, and trade syndicates under centralized leadership
- Loyalty to the Reich, with calls for greater Russian autonomy within Moskowien
Symbol: A black anchor over a red wheat sheaf, flanked by a stylized Orthodox cross
Motto: "Soil, Faith, Labor, Nation"
Uniform: Black naval-style tunics with gray field caps and armbands featuring their symbol
Military Role:
The Black Guard serves as a semi-autonomous militia within Moskowien, recognized by the SS but not formally integrated. They are tasked with:
- Suppressing lingering communist partisan cells in rural zones
- Guarding rail lines, food convoys, and labor camps
- Administering “peasant protection zones” where they act as both defense and local police
While tolerated by German officials, especially in unstable regions, some SS officers remain suspicious of the group’s populist rhetoric and semi-independent organization.
Status in 1946:
Now numbering over 12,000 members, the Russian National Black Guard is one of the most active pro-German Russian militias in the East. Though ideologically distinct, their fierce anti-communism, discipline, and rural support make them a valuable, if uneasy, ally of the Reich in the struggle to pacify the vast territories of former Soviet Russia.
