The expensive one - 6B4 body armor vest in Afghanistan
Everything you need to know about 6b4 body armor vest
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 14, 2023
- 3 min
The gear - a full list of individual Soviet Army equipment used in Afghanistan
The most complete list of the Soviet Army equipment on the web
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 11, 2023
- 5 min
Brief history of AK-74 (and its use in Afghanistan)
How well was AK-74 received by the troops in Afghanistan?
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 6, 2023
- 5 min
APS Stechkin automatic pistol - Soviet pocket submachine gun
The most complete article about the APS Stechkin automatic pistol
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 3, 2023
- 4 min
AKMS the almighty - the most popular rifle in the reenactment community
Everything you wanted to know about AKMS rifle
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 2, 2023
- 4 min
Airborne choice: Soviet RPG-16 in Afghanistan
What role did RPG-16 play in Afghanistan
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jun 30, 2023
- 3 min
A full list of Soviet uniforms, headgear and clothing used by the troops in Afghanistan
The ultimate list of ALL soviet uniforms used in Afghanistan
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jun 29, 2023
- 4 min
Sniper Mosin-Nagant rifle in Afghanistan
As part of the project of the full list of the infantry weapons used by the Soviets, we present an article about the Mosin-Nagant rifle.
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jun 19, 2023
- 4 min
The legendary "Makarov" PM pistol in Soviet-Afghan War
Here is how PM Makarov pistol was used by the Soviet Army in Afghanistan
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jun 16, 2023
- 6 min
Dragunov's SVD in Soviet-Afghan War - myths and reality
All you needed to spark further interest in Soviet firearms
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jun 1, 2023
- 5 min
Gorka suit - history and variations
Soviet Gorka suits explained in detail
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- May 26, 2023
- 5 min
Ushanka hat - how to make it squared
Ushanka hats are very well known across the world. Here is the history of them being used in the Soviet Army
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- May 18, 2023
- 4 min
Chinese DShK - Type 54. Practical usage during the Soviet-Afghan War
Secrets of Chinese version of DShK machine gun - Type 54
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- May 15, 2023
- 4 min
DShKM or "Dushka" - famous 12.7 machine gun in the Soviet-Afghan War
Did Soviet tankers like the DShK machine guns installed on their tanks?
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Apr 30, 2023
- 4 min
Soviet officer map-case bag
Set-up and contents of the officers bag
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Apr 28, 2023
- 4 min
Single use anti-tank weapons in Afghanistan - RPG-18, RPG-22 and RPG-26
Everything you need to know about hand held grenades in Afghanistan
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Apr 17, 2023
- 4 min
RD-54 modification setups and instruction
Everything you need to know about the most iconic soviet backpack
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Apr 15, 2023
- 5 min
Did Soviet Army ever paradropped in Afghanistan?
The nature of the myth is unclear, but we have some pretty good theories. The first one comes from...
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Apr 12, 2023
- 5 min
Why Soviets hated PKM tripod?
Ever seen many photos of PKM deployed on the tripod? Probably not. Here is why
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Apr 10, 2023
- 4 min
Soviet Spetsnaz GRU uniform
The Soviet Spetsnaz is usually presented as a legendary unit. It would only make sense, if such guys were to wear some very special...
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