Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy


The Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy is the chief commanding authority of the Russian Navy. 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 Navy is Admiral Aleksandr Moiseyev.

List of Commanders

Ministers of the Navy (1815–1917)

On 17 December 1815 the Ministry of Sea Forces was renamed, becoming the Ministry of the Navy.

Deputies and chiefs of staff

;Chief of the Main Staff and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Navy