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Full list of Soviet weapons of the Cold War - 1950s and 1960s
Here you can find the most complete list of Soviet weapons of the Cold War
Vlad Besedovskyy
Nov 5, 20235 min read
Afghan war Soviet trench art - a gallery of drawings by the Spetsnaz soldier
Check these amazing soldier's drawings
Vlad Besedovskyy
Nov 4, 20231 min read
Muslim battalion in the Soviet Army - 154th Soviet Spetsnaz Unit
The Soviet Union was a strictly atheist country. Yet, they had special Muslim battalions in the Army. Here is why
Vlad Besedovskyy
Nov 3, 20235 min read
Who won the Soviet-Afghan war?
To answer this question you need to check a number of factors. In this article, we will try to cover some of them
Vlad Besedovskyy
Oct 5, 20233 min read
AKS-74 - the true choice of the Soviet Soldier in Afghanistan
Everything you wanted to know about AKS-74 in Afghan
Vlad Besedovskyy
Sep 28, 20234 min read
The "Krinkov" - AKS-74U/AKSU in Afghanistan
Did you know that the AKS-74U had a long list of competitors? Check out this article to learn more
Vlad Besedovskyy
Sep 1, 20235 min read
The popular one - 6x4 bayonet for AK-74 and AKM rifles
The coolest Soviet bayonet - 6x4. Find out everything you need to know about it!
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 28, 20233 min read
The legend itself - T-34 in Soviet-Afghan war
Discover the forgotten story of T-34 in Afghanistan
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 27, 20233 min read
Most common Soviet body armor - 6b2 body armor vest
The most complete guide to 6b2 body armor vest
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 25, 20234 min read
Soviet Spetsnaz - separating myths from reality
Top 5 myths about the Soviet Spetsnaz that you did not know!
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 20, 20234 min read
The silent death - PB Soviet pistol in Afghanistan
All you wanted to know about Soviet 9mm PB pistol
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 15, 20233 min read
M88 Afghanka prototype - the rarest Soviet Army uniform
Ever heard about experimental Afghanka?
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 7, 20233 min read
RPG-7: the most iconic anti-tank weapon
Learn about RPG-7 and how it was used in Afghanistan
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 1, 20234 min read
Tropical M69 uniform - the most common Soviet uniform in Afghanistan
Biggest guide on Tropical M69 uniform
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 31, 20235 min read
Blade for AKM - 6x3 bayonet
The second bayonet for AK family - 6x3 bayonet
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 26, 20233 min read
Best books on the Soviet Union & Soviet Airborne Forces
Best books on the Soviet Union & Soviet Airborne Forces
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Jul 26, 20234 min read
BVD vest - the unicorn webbing jacket for paratroopers
A big article on Soviet BVD vest
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 25, 20234 min read
GP-25 - one man's artillery system
GP-25 is one of the most popular under-barrel launches. Read how it's got to where it is
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 24, 20234 min read
Food in the Soviet Army
The food in the Soviet Army - detailed description of everyday meals
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 22, 20235 min read
Soviet Army final personal protection - 6b5 body armor vest
A detailed guide to 6b5 body armor vest
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 17, 20234 min read
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