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RPD vs RPK - was it a mistake to replace it?
RPD vs RPK - which was a better weapon and why Soviet Army decided on RPK at the end?
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 3, 20243 min read
Soviet officer uniform - all types of clothing used in the Soviet Army after 1969
All the information on Soviet officer uniform. Check this out before buying anything!
Vlad Besedovskyy
Nov 22, 20234 min read
Full list of Soviet weapons of the Cold War - 1950s and 1960s
Here you can find the most complete list of Soviet weapons of the Cold War
Vlad Besedovskyy
Nov 5, 20235 min read
The "Krinkov" - AKS-74U/AKSU in Afghanistan
Did you know that the AKS-74U had a long list of competitors? Check out this article to learn more
Vlad Besedovskyy
Sep 1, 20235 min read
The popular one - 6x4 bayonet for AK-74 and AKM rifles
The coolest Soviet bayonet - 6x4. Find out everything you need to know about it!
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 28, 20233 min read
Most common Soviet body armor - 6b2 body armor vest
The most complete guide to 6b2 body armor vest
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 25, 20234 min read
Soviet Spetsnaz - separating myths from reality
Top 5 myths about the Soviet Spetsnaz that you did not know!
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 20, 20234 min read
The silent death - PB Soviet pistol in Afghanistan
All you wanted to know about Soviet 9mm PB pistol
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 15, 20233 min read
Tropical M69 uniform - the most common Soviet uniform in Afghanistan
Biggest guide on Tropical M69 uniform
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 31, 20235 min read
Food in the Soviet Army
The food in the Soviet Army - detailed description of everyday meals
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 22, 20235 min read
Soviet Army final personal protection - 6b5 body armor vest
A detailed guide to 6b5 body armor vest
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 17, 20234 min read
M69 uniform - the most standard Soviet Army battle dress
The most complete article on M69 uniform to be found on the web
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 16, 20236 min read
6x2: first AK-47 bayonet
Fulfilling guide on the first AK-47 bayonet
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 15, 20234 min read
APS Stechkin automatic pistol - Soviet pocket submachine gun
The most complete article about the APS Stechkin automatic pistol
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 6, 20235 min read
History of Soviet Army panama hat
The most complete guide to Soviet Army panama hat on the web
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 5, 20235 min read
Gorka suit - history and variations
Soviet Gorka suits explained in detail
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 1, 20236 min read
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
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 26, 20235 min read
RP-46: the most mysterious Soviet Machine Gun
Why aren't there many pictures of RP-46 in use?
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 1, 20237 min read
Soviet officer map-case bag
Set-up and contents of the officers bag
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 30, 20234 min read
50 shadows (and cuts!) of Butan - the famous Soviet TTsKo camouflage
Biggest article on Butan you will find on the web
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 16, 202310 min read
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