Semirechye Cossacks

In the early 20th century, the Semirechye Cossask Host supplied 1 cavalry regiment (4 sotnyas) and 1 platoon of local guards in times of peace.

The Semirechyenskoe Cossask Host played a role in the expansionist colonial policy of the Tsar in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.

During the Russian Civil War, the prosperous leadership of the Semirechyenskoe Cossask Host opposed the Soviets.

The distinguishing colour of the Semirechyenskoe Cossack Host was "raspberry red" (crimson); worn on the cap bands, shoulder straps and wide trouser stripes of a green uniform of the loose-fitting cut common to the Steppe Cossacks.

This article includes content derived from the Great Soviet Encyclopedia, 1969–1978, which is partially in the public domain.