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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
Unveiling the Power of Soviet Airborne Rocket Launcher - RPG-7D (many photos!)
RPG-7D photos and short summary
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 31, 20242 min read
5 Deadly Afghan War Guns That Will Amaze You!
5 Deadly Afghan War Guns That Will Amaze You!
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 30, 20244 min read
Brief history and overview of Soviet body armor vests
Quick rundown on all Soviet body armor vests
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 23, 20243 min read
Soviet AK mag pouch - the evolution of the most necessary piece of gear
Complete guide to all Soviet AK mag pouches
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 14, 20243 min read
Soviet Warrant Officer or Praporshik - what was his role?
An exploration of a peculiar Soviet rank of Warrant Officer or Praporshik
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 13, 20243 min read
Soviet ranks and insignia - how to understand the colors?
Soviet ranks and insignia can be a bit confusing sometimes. We are here to help
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 3, 20243 min read
Green AK - the pride of the Soviet Border Guard!
Ever wondered about the green AK rifle? Here is everything about it
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 21, 20243 min read
APB pistol- Soviet full auto suppressed handgun for Spetsnaz
Everything you wanted to know about Soviet APB pistol
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 16, 20243 min read
Soviet Border Guards - the basics of the PV KGB
A basic article on PV KGB Soviet Border Guards
Jean Khulafond
Apr 14, 20243 min read
Mabuta 1 and Mabuta 2: comparison of GRU Spetsnaz field uniforms
Want to know which Mabuta you have and which is the correct one? Check this out
Kyle Needham
Apr 7, 20243 min read
M69 parade uniform - the chic of the Soviet military fashion
Find out everything you wanted to know about the Soviet uniform of the Cold War
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 2, 20244 min read
AK-47 vs AK-74 - which one makes more sense on a modern battlefield?
How these two performed in Afghanistan?
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 19, 20244 min read
SKS rifle in the Soviet Army
Learn about the legacy of the Soviet SKS rifle
Vlad Besedovskyy
Feb 9, 20245 min read
Beards and facial hear in Soviet Army and in Afghanistan
Learn if it was allowed to have beards in the Soviet Army
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 24, 20244 min read
How to choose a correct Soviet Army belt for reenactment
All Soviet Army belt in one place
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 19, 20244 min read
Plastic furniture on AKS-74 in Afghan
Find out when plastic furniture for the AK was introduced to the Soviet Army arsenal!
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 13, 20243 min read
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