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The gear - a full list of individual Soviet Army equipment used in Afghanistan
The most complete list of the Soviet Army equipment on the web
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 14, 20233 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
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
Top-5 backpacks used by Soviet Army in Soviet-Afghan war
Backpacks are well important in any war. They get progressively more important when...
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 19, 20234 min read
Why were the AK-74 stripper clips hated in the Soviet Army
What was the main problem with the AK-74 stripper clips in the Soviet Army?
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 14, 20233 min read
Brief overview of Soviet body armor vests in Afghanistan. Part 2: 6b2-3tm and 6b3
Everything you ever wanted to know about 6b2-3T and 6B3 Soviet body armor vests
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 11, 20235 min read
Newbie guide to Soviet-Afghan war reenactment
A list of everything you need to start your journey in Soviet army reenactment
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 4, 20235 min read
The history behind the development of the 6B2 vest
6B2 is the most popular Soviet body armor till this day. Here is the fascinating story behind it
Vlad Besedovskyy
Feb 28, 20233 min read
Why Soviet soldiers used shiny buckles in Afghanistan?
Ever wondered why Soviet soldiers used uncamouflaged shiny gold brass buckles? Here is the answer
Vlad Besedovskyy
Feb 24, 20233 min read
The coolest and the rarest- 6b1 body armor vest
The most informative article on 6b1 body armor vest you will find on the web
Vlad Besedovskyy
Feb 19, 20234 min read
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