BVD vest - the unicorn webbing jacket for paratroopers
A big article on Soviet BVD vest
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 24
- 4 min
GP-25 - one man's artillery system
GP-25 is one of the most popular under-barrel launches. Read how it's got to where it is
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 22
- 5 min
Food in the Soviet Army
The food in the Soviet Army - detailed description of everyday meals
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 17
- 3 min
Soviet Army final personal protection - 6b5 body armor vest
A detailed guide to 6b5 body armor vest
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 16
- 6 min
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
- 4 min
6x2: first AK-47 bayonet
Fulfilling guide on the first AK-47 bayonet
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 14
- 3 min
The expensive one - 6B4 body armor vest in Afghanistan
Everything you need to know about 6b4 body armor vest
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 13
- 3 min
The gear - a full list of individual Soviet Army equipment used in Afghanistan
The most complete list of the Soviet Army equipment on the web
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 11
- 5 min
Brief history of AK-74 (and its use in Afghanistan)
How well was AK-74 received by the troops in Afghanistan?
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 6
- 5 min
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
- 5 min
History of Soviet Army panama hat
The most complete guide to Soviet Army panama hat on the web
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 3
- 4 min
AKMS the almighty - the most popular rifle in the reenactment community
Everything you wanted to know about AKMS rifle
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 1
- 4 min
Airborne choice: Soviet RPG-16 in Afghanistan
What role did RPG-16 play in Afghanistan
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jun 30
- 3 min
A full list of Soviet uniforms, headgear and clothing used by the troops in Afghanistan
The ultimate list of ALL soviet uniforms used in Afghanistan
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jun 29
- 4 min
Sniper Mosin-Nagant rifle in Afghanistan
As part of the project of the full list of the infantry weapons used by the Soviets, we present an article about the Mosin-Nagant rifle.
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jun 18
- 4 min
The legendary "Makarov" PM pistol in Soviet-Afghan War
Here is how PM Makarov pistol was used by the Soviet Army in Afghanistan
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jun 16
- 6 min
Dragunov's SVD in Soviet-Afghan War - myths and reality
All you needed to spark further interest in Soviet firearms
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jun 1
- 5 min
Gorka suit - history and variations
Soviet Gorka suits explained in detail
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- May 26
- 5 min
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 19
- 5 min
Ukrainians in Iraq: Timeline of 2003-2005 campaign - photos and videos
Learn about the adventures of the Ukrainians in Iraq
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