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RD-54 modification setups and instruction
Everything you need to know about the most iconic soviet backpack
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 17, 20235 min read
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...
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 15, 20235 min read
Why Soviets hated PKM tripod?
Ever seen many photos of PKM deployed on the tripod? Probably not. Here is why
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 12, 20235 min read
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...
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 10, 20234 min read
Soviet-Afghan war timeline
In detail description of the events
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 9, 20236 min read
RPK and RPK-74. Soviet LMGs in Soviet-Afghan war
Everything you ever wanted to know about light machine guns in Afghanistan
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 8, 20235 min read
"Time is money". Wrist watches during the Soviet-Afghan war
This article is translated from the memoirs of the Soviet soldiers, who served in the 40th Army in Afghanistan, during the Soviet-Afghan war
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 7, 20233 min read
How much did Soviet soldiers earn in Afghanistan
The question that is often overlooked by those who study the topic. People from the Western countries seem to think...
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 6, 20233 min read
Soviet 40th Army - the list of all units
This article will feature the majority of the main divisions, brigades, separate regiments and other units, who participated in Soviet-Afgh
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 5, 20233 min read
Life on Soviet outposts during the Soviet-Afghan war
Everything you need to know about the life of a Soviet soldier on an outpost in Afghanistan
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 4, 20236 min read
Why Soviet soldiers in Afghanistan threw away intact rounds for small arms?
Why did Soviet soldiers, after several military operations in Afghanistan, threw out whole cartridges for their main weapon?
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 3, 20233 min read
Soviet Afghan war music
In this article we are discussing some examples of the music that Soviet soldiers may have listened to during the war.
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 1, 20233 min read
A full list of all Soviet-Afghan war weapons
Here is the complete list of all the weapons, including knifes and explosives, which were issued and used by the Soviet army
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 31, 20233 min read
Use of AKM assault rifle during the Soviet-Afghan war
Was 7.62 AKM used in Afghan?
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 27, 20234 min read
German G3 rifle in Soviet-Afghan war
Since I've got some detailed photos of a deactivated G3 rifle from a private collection
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 25, 20233 min read
Soviet paratroopers in Soviet-Afghan war
When you think about the Soviet-Afghan war, Soviet paratroopers is what immediately comes to mind. This happens for a number of reasons...
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 23, 20237 min read
How pre-deployment training improved over time in the Soviet Army
The Soviet Army training system was not ideal to begin with. In most cases fresh recruits were sent directly...
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 21, 20233 min read
Soviet Afghan cap
Soviet Afghan cap is an iconic piece of headwear from the decade. It was...
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 20, 20232 min read
Top-5 backpacks used by Soviet Army in Soviet-Afghan war
Backpacks are well important in any war. They get progressively more important when...
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 19, 20234 min read
Lasting effects of the Soviet-Afghan war
The Soviet-Afghan War, which lasted from 1979 to 1989, had significant and long-lasting effects on both Afghanistan and ...
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Mar 15, 20233 min read
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