The Russian military's unique 2019 New Year calendar.

"Shipping to anywhere in the world."Images of the RT-2PM2 Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile system appear in the first monthly calendar of 2019 published by the Russian Ministry of Defense. The Topol-M has a range of 11,000 km, carries an 800-kiloton nuclear warhead, and has been in service with the Russian military since 1997.

"Russian bears don't hibernate."This is the caption for the photo of the Tu-95 bomber on page two of the calendar. The Tu-95 long-range bomber, designated "Bear" by NATO, has been in service with the Soviet military since 1956, with a range of 15,000 km, a maximum speed of 926 km/h, and a maximum takeoff weight of 188 tons. The Russian Air Force currently has 60 Tu-95s in two versions: Tu-95MS and Tu-95MSM.

"The direct gaze - The Kremlin's secret weapon."Images of female Russian military cadets appearing in parades, marches, and other military events feature on the March page of the calendar.

"The snowdrop of Russia."Snowdrop flowers typically bloom when the snow and ice begin to melt, usually in April in Russia. The soldiers in this April photo belong to a special forces unit capable of operating in all kinds of harsh weather conditions.

"Preparing for the Victory Day parade on May 9, 2033."In Russia, May 9th is chosen to commemorate the victory of the Great Patriotic War against Nazi Germany. Victory Day is one of the most important holidays in Russia, with parades held in Red Square and several other cities.

"Checking the sound before the concert."The Russian servicemen in this June photo are inspecting their weapons before being deployed for a mission.

"A powerful Russian waffle maker"This is the caption for the July 2019 photo. From this angle, the hatch of an underground ballistic missile silo resembles the shape of a waffle maker, a type of flatbread made from flour and eggs baked on a hot iron griddle.

"Russia's elite pilots are capable of making crocodiles fly."The Mi-24 heavy armed helicopter is often called "Crocodile" because of its shape and camouflage paint. The Mi-24 also has another nickname: "Flying Tank".

"Some women can make you fall head over heels."Approximately 44,500 women are serving in the Russian armed forces. Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu remarked that Russian female soldiers form a "glamorous army."

"A user of advanced PC technology."In Russian, PK stands for Pulemyot Kalashnikova (Kalashnikov-style machine gun), a weapon developed by the legendary weapons designer Mikhail Kalashnikov. PK can also be translated as PC in English, an abbreviation for Personal Computer.

"Kornet is not a rank. Kornet is a calling.""Cornet" is the rank of second lieutenant in the British cavalry and the name of a type of horn used in military bands. The 9M133 Kornet guided anti-tank missile has been in service with the Russian army since 1998.

"New Year's glory and fireworks."The image in the final page of the 2019 calendar shows the streaks of light created by tracer rounds and missiles during a nighttime exercise on a Russian military training ground.

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