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Russian Airborne Troops were first formed in the Soviet Union during the mid-1930s and arguably were the first regular paratrooper units in the world.
They were massively expanded during World War II, forming ten Airborne Corps plus numerous Independent Airborne Brigades, with most or all achieving Guards status.
The 9th Guards Army was eventually formed with three Guards Rifle Corps ( 37, 38, 39 ) of Airborne divisions.
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