the division was formed on september 1, 1939 on the basis of the 221st black sea rifle regiment. baptism of fire took place near odessa in 1941. during the great patriotic war, the division distinguished itself repeatedly. for heroic battles to liberate brest, the destruction of a large enemy group. the unit was awarded the order of the red banner. and the honorary name of chernigov was awarded to it for conducting a unique operation to liberate this city in september forty third. the combat merits were during the counter-terrorist operation in the north. the academy has been conducting its entire history since 1956, in 2003 by a common decision it received the status of a basic organization of the cis member states for training military personnel for the unified air defense system. today is the day of knowledge in russia, but the ceremonial assemblies, as well as class hours, conversations about important things, about patriotism will be only tomorrow. 18.5 million students will go to school, almost 2 million of them will sit at their desks for the first time. classes from this