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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
"Time is money". Wrist watches during the Soviet-Afghan war
This article is translated from the memoirs of the Soviet soldiers, who served in the 40th Army in Afghanistan, during the Soviet-Afghan war
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 7, 20233 min read
How much did Soviet soldiers earn in Afghanistan
The question that is often overlooked by those who study the topic. People from the Western countries seem to think...
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 6, 20233 min read
Soviet infantry section battle order
A section was the smallest organizational structure in the Soviet Army. It was present in every branch of service and would...
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 22, 20234 min read
How pre-deployment training improved over time in the Soviet Army
The Soviet Army training system was not ideal to begin with. In most cases fresh recruits were sent directly...
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 21, 20233 min read
Ukrainian peacekeepers in Bosnia
Ukrainian peacekeepers have been involved in various peacekeeping missions around the world...
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 17, 20234 min read
Lasting effects of the Soviet-Afghan war
The Soviet-Afghan War, which lasted from 1979 to 1989, had significant and long-lasting effects on both Afghanistan and ...
Guest author
Mar 15, 20233 min read
Soviet Cold War mechanized infantry
Everything you wanted to know about Soviet Cold War mechanized infantry
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 13, 20234 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
Typical ages of the Soviet Army servicemen
Do you want to know more about the Soviet Army? This article tell about the age of a...
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 2, 20234 min read
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan - how bad was the mobilization process?
How disorganized was the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan? In this article you will learn about...
Vlad Besedovskyy
Feb 23, 20233 min read
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