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Safar Publishing specializes in military uniforms, equipment, and history. What began as a single collection has grown into a world-class publishing house.
Soviet officer everyday parade uniform
A short description of the Soviet parade uniform
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 8, 20253 min read
Very brief history of AK evolution - from the creation till today
A brief overview of all main AK variants
Vlad Besedovskyy
Feb 8, 20254 min read
Ukrainian Knights Armour
Modern Ukrainian knights—have become the first in the world to fully equip themselves with modern protective gear on a massive scale.
Oleksandr Danylishyn
Feb 5, 20253 min read
AN-94 - the weird Soviet weapon (with photos!)
AN-94 is an incredibly weird gun. Yet, this only makes it more interesting for historians and collectors!
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 13, 20255 min read
French Use of German Weapons in Indochina War (1946–54)
An article about the use of seized German small arms during French war in Indochina
Guest author
Jan 6, 20256 min read
Soviet hand grenades
Excerpt about the hand grenades from Soviet Weapons of the Afghan War book
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 6, 20255 min read
Soviet foot wraps - infamous Portyanki
Infamous Soviet foot wraps - everything you ever need to know about them
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 4, 20253 min read
24 notorious field modifications to small arms in Vietnam
A long list of field modified weapons in Vietnam
B-AREV
Dec 27, 20244 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
Update on projects - December 2024
Updates on our corporate life and what's coming up next
Vlad Besedovskyy
Dec 8, 20243 min read
Unraveling the Enigma: Exploring the Fundamentals of the Warsaw Pact (with photos!)
Introducing the basics of the Warsaw Pact
Vlad Besedovskyy
Nov 9, 20243 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
Soviet ranks - what they actually meant in Afghanistan
A short articles on how ranks actually worked in Afghanistan during Soviet invasion
Vlad Besedovskyy
Oct 17, 20243 min read
Uncovering the Secrets: 5 Fascinating Facts About US Paratroopers in Normandy During WWII
US paratroopers spearheaded the D-Day invasion, securing crucial positions and disrupting German defenses in Normandy.
Guest author
Oct 16, 20242 min read
Ukrainian soldier in Iraq - what did they wear?
A detailed article on Ukrainian desert equipment
Vlad Besedovskyy
Oct 14, 20245 min read
The Unknown AK-12 Competitor, the AS-1 Bullpup Rifle
Ever heard about a bullpup AK-12? Well, it could have been a thing
Heval
Oct 10, 20247 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
Alpha and Vympel special groups in assault of the White House
A thread on the more dramatic and turning evens by Alpha and Vympel special groups
Voki Rulovic
Sep 30, 20244 min read
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