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Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 16, 20236 min read
M69 uniform - the most standard Soviet Army battle dress
The most complete article on M69 uniform to be found on the web
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 15, 20234 min read
6x2: first AK-47 bayonet
Fulfilling guide on the first AK-47 bayonet
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 6, 20235 min read
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 5, 20235 min read
History of Soviet Army panama hat
The most complete guide to Soviet Army panama hat on the web
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 1, 20235 min read
Gorka suit - history and variations
Soviet Gorka suits explained in detail
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Vlad Besedovskyy
May 26, 20235 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
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Vlad Besedovskyy
May 1, 20237 min read
RP-46: the most mysterious Soviet Machine Gun
Why aren't there many pictures of RP-46 in use?
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 30, 20234 min read
Soviet officer map-case bag
Set-up and contents of the officers bag
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 16, 202310 min read
50 shadows (and cuts!) of Butan - the famous Soviet TTsKo camouflage
Biggest article on Butan you will find on the web
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 14, 20235 min read
Soviet Army winter uniform
Everything you wanted to know about the soviet winter uniform
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 13, 20233 min read
Typical regimental structure in Soviet Army
Structure of the Soviet Army regiment
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 10, 20234 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...
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 5, 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
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 2, 20233 min read
VSS Vintorez - the most iconic Soviet sniper rifle
Everything you wanted to know about the Soviet VSS Vintorez sniper rifle
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 28, 20233 min read
Soviet ground troops section tactics
All you need to know about the basic tactics of the smallest organizational unit of the Soviet Army
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 22, 20234 min read
Soviet infantry section battle order
A section was the smallest organizational structure in the Soviet Army. It was present in every branch of service and would...
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 21, 20233 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...
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 20, 20232 min read
Soviet Afghan cap
Soviet Afghan cap is an iconic piece of headwear from the decade. It was...
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 16, 20236 min read
Military ranks in Soviet Army
More than you need to know about Soviet Military ranks
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 14, 20233 min read
Why were the AK-74 stripper clips hated in the Soviet Army
What was the main problem with the AK-74 stripper clips in the Soviet Army?
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