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Updates on projects - March 2025
Our quarterly update on the projects and future books!
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 293 min read
Soviet officer everyday parade uniform
A short description of the Soviet parade uniform
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 83 min read
Soviet most famous camouflage - KZS
History of KZS and a lot of photos
Vlad Besedovskyy
Dec 19, 20244 min read
Mabuta 1 and Mabuta 2: comparison of GRU Spetsnaz field uniforms
Want to know which Mabuta you have and which is the correct one? Check this out
Kyle Needham
Apr 7, 20243 min read
M69 parade uniform - the chic of the Soviet military fashion
Find out everything you wanted to know about the Soviet uniform of the Cold War
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 2, 20244 min read
Civilian clothes used by Soviet soldiers in Afghanistan - what was popular at the time?
Check out what civilian clothing was used by the Soviet forces in Afghanistan
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 28, 20244 min read
MOCKBA sneakers - a brief history of the iconic Soviet footwear in Afghanistan
Fascinating story behind Soviet footwear in Afghanistan
Elaine Hasty
Mar 26, 20245 min read
Soviet officer uniform - all types of clothing used in the Soviet Army after 1969
All the information on Soviet officer uniform. Check this out before buying anything!
Vlad Besedovskyy
Nov 22, 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
History of Soviet Army panama hat
The most complete guide to Soviet Army panama hat on the web
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 5, 20235 min read
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
Soviet Afghan cap
Soviet Afghan cap is an iconic piece of headwear from the decade. It was...
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 20, 20232 min read
White collar liner - an undying tradition
Everything you need to know about the white collar liner on Soviet uniform
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 6, 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
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