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Brief overview of Soviet webbing Afghanistan gear and chest rigs used by the Soviet soldiers in Afghanistan
Learn everything you need to know about Soviet webbing Afghanistan

Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 20, 20245 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


Update on projects - May 2024
Update on projects - what to expect next!

Vlad Besedovskyy
May 7, 20244 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


Portable anti tank weapons in 2024 - the view from the frontline
Planning on getting an anti-tank weapon for home defense? Check this out first

Vlad Besedovskyy
May 1, 20244 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


RPG-2 - the Soviet Faustpatrone
Stuff you never needed to know about RPG-2

Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 20, 20243 min read


M88 Afghanka - final uniform of the Soviet state
Everything you wanted to know about M88 "Afghanka" Soviet Army uniform

Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 19, 20245 min read


AGS-17 - the long arms of the Soviet infantry
Everything you need to know about Soviet AGS-17 grenade launcher

Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 18, 20243 min read


FIM-92 Stinger in Afghanistan. How Soviet Spetsnaz managed to capture first working model
The story of how first FIM-92 Stinger in Afghanistan was captured by Soviet Spetsnaz

Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 17, 20244 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-Afghan war: the catalogue of lists
All info in one article - just click on the list you need!

Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 15, 20242 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


Alcohol in Afghanistan
Ever wondered what Soviet soldier drunk in Afghanistan? This is all well explained in this article

Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 9, 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


What's for lunch? Typical menu of the Soviet soldier in Afghanistan
Learn what Soviet soldiers used to eat during their campaign in Afghanistan

Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 5, 20244 min read


The last decade of the Cold War - 80's Soviet Infantry
All the basic information you need to know about the 80's Soviet Infantry!

Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 4, 20245 min read
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