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TT vs. PM: Why the Soviet Army Replaced a More Powerful Pistol
What was wrong with the TT-33?
Владислав Шелковенко
Aug 53 min read
Top Soviet Binocular Models Used During the Cold War
A list of Soviet binocular models used after the Second World War
Владислав Шелковенко
Jun 243 min read
The Kalashnikov Machine Gun (PK): Versatility and Longevity
Quick overview of Kalashnikov Machine Gun and some high quality photos
Владислав Шелковенко
Jun 163 min read
List of Soviet Weapons of the Great Patriotic War (WW2/Second World War)
A list of all main weapons used by the Red Army during the Second World War
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 113 min read
Evolution of the Soviet AK magazines
A guide to different Soviet AK magazines
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 65 min read
RPD. Soviet SAW, half a century earlier
Not the most brief history and review of the Soviet "M249" - the RPD
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 164 min read
Soviet officer everyday parade uniform
A short description of the Soviet parade uniform
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 83 min read
Very brief history of AK evolution - from the creation till today
A brief overview of all main AK variants
Vlad Besedovskyy
Feb 84 min read
Soviet hand grenades
Excerpt about the hand grenades from Soviet Weapons of the Afghan War book
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 65 min read
Soviet foot wraps - infamous Portyanki
Infamous Soviet foot wraps - everything you ever need to know about them
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 43 min read
Soviet most famous camouflage - KZS
History of KZS and a lot of photos
Vlad Besedovskyy
Dec 19, 20244 min read
Mosin M44 Carbine
Basic info on Mosin M44 carbine - development, history and some good photos
Vlad Besedovskyy
Dec 11, 20244 min read
PK vs RPK - seemingly inappropriate comparison performed by the Soviet authorities
PK vs RPK - which is a better machine gun?
Guest author
Nov 7, 202410 min read
Uncovering the Evolution of Soviet Sniper Rifles: A Tale of Innovation and Adaptation
A brief description of the Soviet sniper rifles evolution
Vlad Besedovskyy
Nov 6, 20244 min read
The Soviet Big 7: The Backbone of Soviet Armored and Weapons Systems
Quick rundown on all Soviet Big 7 vehicles.
Vlad Besedovskyy
Oct 4, 20244 min read
Soviet DPM machine gun - the same old Degtyarev?
Find out how DPM machine gun was different from other Soviet weapons
Vlad Besedovskyy
Sep 26, 20243 min read
NSV Utes - Soviet final modern weapon
A detailed story of NSV Utes in Soviet Army and abroad
Vlad Besedovskyy
Sep 12, 20243 min read
Psychological and Physical Demands on Soldiers
Learn about Physical Demands on Soldiers
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 14, 20245 min read
Soviet Army's Most Intense Military Drills Exposed
An overview of biggest Soviet Military Exercise
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 7, 20249 min read
Detailed: Soviet Weapons History
Not so brief overview of Soviet defense (and attack!) capabilities
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 1, 202413 min read
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