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Starshina
Starshina (, from старший - 'the older', 'chief', 'foreman') was originally a name of a ataman in the Cossack voisko. The rank of Voiskovoi Starshina (Starshina of the Voisko) was introduced into Russian military ranks in 1826 as equivalent of a Sub-Polkovnik in the Cossack cavalry.
In the Red Army, a Starshina was the highest non-commissioned officer among draftsmen; this was somewhat changed by re-introduction of higher-ranking Praporshchik in 1972. In the Red Navy, it was introduced in 1942 as a Petty Officer rank; every enlisted seaman ranking above Matrose , 1st class is a Starshina of various ranks.
The Starshina as enlisted rank is still used in Russian military ranks in both Russian Army and Russian Navy.
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