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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
M69 parade uniform - the chic of the Soviet military fashion
Find out everything you wanted to know about the Soviet uniform of the Cold War
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 2, 20244 min read
Civilian clothes used by Soviet soldiers in Afghanistan - what was popular at the time?
Check out what civilian clothing was used by the Soviet forces in Afghanistan
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 28, 20244 min read
MOCKBA sneakers - a brief history of the iconic Soviet footwear in Afghanistan
Fascinating story behind Soviet footwear in Afghanistan
Elaine Hasty
Mar 26, 20245 min read
M249 vs PKM - an unusual comparison
M249 vs PKM is a less popular argument on the web, though it has quite some potential!
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 25, 20245 min read
AK-47 vs AK-74 - which one makes more sense on a modern battlefield?
How these two performed in Afghanistan?
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 19, 20244 min read
Typical diseases of the Afghan war
Soviet military medicine and especially hygiene traditions were not fit for the challenges of Afghanistan. Being a country with a very...
Elaine Hasty
Mar 17, 20244 min read
Soviet field medicine in Afghanistan
Find out how the Soviet managed the medical part of their campaign in Afghanistan
Elaine Hasty
Mar 7, 20244 min read
Update on new projects - February 2024
Our upcoming books and projects
Vlad Besedovskyy
Feb 26, 20247 min read
SKS rifle in the Soviet Army
Learn about the legacy of the Soviet SKS rifle
Vlad Besedovskyy
Feb 9, 20245 min read
Tips on organizing a perfect reenactment event
After a decade of experience in participating and organizing airsoft games and reenactment events I decided to put my thoughts to paper
Vlad Besedovskyy
Feb 7, 20244 min read
Osama bin Laden in Soviet-Afghan war
Just ten years ago, the name of Osama bin Laden was known to the majority of the world's population. Since his alleged liquidation in 2011..
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 25, 20243 min read
Beards and facial hear in Soviet Army and in Afghanistan
Learn if it was allowed to have beards in the Soviet Army
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 24, 20244 min read
How to choose a correct Soviet Army belt for reenactment
All Soviet Army belt in one place
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 19, 20244 min read
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