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Soviet Army's Most Intense Military Drills Exposed
An overview of biggest Soviet Military Exercise
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 7, 20249 min read
The Most Controversial Moments of the Soviet-Afghan War
From the initial Soviet invasion, the widespread destruction and civilian casualties, to the role of foreign interventions...
Bobby Harrington
Aug 4, 202410 min read
Detailed: Soviet Weapons History
Not so brief overview of Soviet defense (and attack!) capabilities
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 1, 202413 min read
Unveiling the Power of Soviet Airborne Rocket Launcher - RPG-7D (many photos!)
RPG-7D photos and short summary
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 31, 20242 min read
Why Soviet Soldiers Didn't Listen to Kino Band During the Wars in Afghanistan and Chechnya?
Find out how the most famous Soviet music group - Kino band, has never made it to Afghanistan and Chechnya
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 2, 20244 min read
Unraveling the Life of a Soviet Soldier: A Daily Routine Revealed!
Learn about the daily Life of a Soviet Soldier
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 23, 20244 min read
Dogs in Afghanistan, Soviet-Afghan War (1979-1989)
Dogs in Afghanistan: Find out about our pawed friends during the Soviet-Afghan War
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 22, 20243 min read
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
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