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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
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
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