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A full list of Soviet uniforms, headgear and clothing used by the troops in Afghanistan
The ultimate list of ALL soviet uniforms used in Afghanistan
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 30, 20233 min read
Sniper Mosin-Nagant rifle in Afghanistan
As part of the project of the full list of the infantry weapons used by the Soviets, we present an article about the Mosin-Nagant rifle.
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 29, 20234 min read
The legendary "Makarov" PM pistol in Soviet-Afghan War
Here is how PM Makarov pistol was used by the Soviet Army in Afghanistan
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 18, 20234 min read
Dragunov's SVD in Soviet-Afghan War - myths and reality
All you needed to spark further interest in Soviet firearms
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 16, 20236 min read
Gorka suit - history and variations
Soviet Gorka suits explained in detail
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 1, 20236 min read
Ushanka hat - how to make it squared
Ushanka hats are very well known across the world. Here is the history of them being used in the Soviet Army
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 26, 20235 min read
Ukrainians in Iraq: Timeline of 2003-2005 campaign - photos and videos
Learn about the adventures of the Ukrainians in Iraq
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 19, 20235 min read
Chinese DShK - Type 54. Practical usage during the Soviet-Afghan War
Secrets of Chinese version of DShK machine gun - Type 54
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 18, 20234 min read
DShKM or "Dushka" - famous 12.7 machine gun in the Soviet-Afghan War
Did Soviet tankers like the DShK machine guns installed on their tanks?
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 15, 20234 min read
VSS Vintorez used by Ukrainian special forces in Iraq
How did Ukrainian got VSS Vintorez rifles?
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 2, 20233 min read
RP-46: the most mysterious Soviet Machine Gun
Why aren't there many pictures of RP-46 in use?
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 1, 20237 min read
Soviet officer map-case bag
Set-up and contents of the officers bag
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 30, 20234 min read
Single use anti-tank weapons in Afghanistan - RPG-18, RPG-22 and RPG-26
Everything you need to know about hand held grenades in Afghanistan
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 28, 20234 min read
RD-54 modification setups and instruction
Everything you need to know about the most iconic soviet backpack
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 17, 20235 min read
50 shadows (and cuts!) of Butan - the famous Soviet TTsKo camouflage
Biggest article on Butan you will find on the web
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 16, 202310 min read
Did Soviet Army ever paradropped in Afghanistan?
The nature of the myth is unclear, but we have some pretty good theories. The first one comes from...
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 15, 20235 min read
Soviet Army winter uniform
Everything you wanted to know about the soviet winter uniform
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 14, 20235 min read
Typical regimental structure in Soviet Army
Structure of the Soviet Army regiment
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 13, 20233 min read
Why Soviets hated PKM tripod?
Ever seen many photos of PKM deployed on the tripod? Probably not. Here is why
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 12, 20235 min read
UNIFIL - Ukrainian peacekeeping forces in Lebanon (with photos)
Ukrainian peacekeepers participated in numerous missions in the last 30 years. They have been involved in a big number of countries...
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 11, 20233 min read
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