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What weapons does the modern Swiss Army use?
An overview of modern day Swiss Army arsenal
Владислав Шелковенко
Jul 113 min read
Top Soviet Binocular Models Used During the Cold War
A list of Soviet binocular models used after the Second World War
Владислав Шелковенко
Jun 243 min read
Soviet hand grenades
Excerpt about the hand grenades from Soviet Weapons of the Afghan War book
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 65 min read
Soviet foot wraps - infamous Portyanki
Infamous Soviet foot wraps - everything you ever need to know about them
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 43 min read
Update on projects - December 2024
Updates on our corporate life and what's coming up next
Vlad Besedovskyy
Dec 8, 20243 min read
Ukrainian soldier in Iraq - what did they wear?
A detailed article on Ukrainian desert equipment
Vlad Besedovskyy
Oct 14, 20245 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
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-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
How to choose a correct Soviet Army belt for reenactment
All Soviet Army belt in one place
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 19, 20244 min read
Pink rubber band on the AK stock - what is it?
Ever wondered what is that pink tape on the AK stock? Look no further - here is an explanation
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 9, 20243 min read
Top-5 Simple and Elegant Soviet-Afghan war impressions
Tips and tricks on how to improve your reenactment impressions
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 8, 20243 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
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
BVD vest - the unicorn webbing jacket for paratroopers
A big article on Soviet BVD vest
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 25, 20234 min read
Soviet Army final personal protection - 6b5 body armor vest
A detailed guide to 6b5 body armor vest
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 18, 20234 min read
M69 uniform - the most standard Soviet Army battle dress
The most complete article on M69 uniform to be found on the web
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 16, 20236 min read
6x2: first AK-47 bayonet
Fulfilling guide on the first AK-47 bayonet
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 15, 20234 min read
The expensive one - 6B4 body armor vest in Afghanistan
Everything you need to know about 6b4 body armor vest
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 14, 20233 min read
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