Soviet weapons of the Cold War - 1950s and 1960s
Here you can find the most complete list of Soviet weapons of the Cold War
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Sep 28
- 4 min
AKS-74 - the true choice of the Soviet Soldier in Afghanistan
Everything you wanted to know about AKS-74 in Afghan
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Sep 1
- 5 min
The "Krinkov" - AKS-74U in Afghanistan
Did you know that the AKS-74U had a long list of competitors? Check out this article to learn more
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Aug 28
- 3 min
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!
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Aug 15
- 3 min
The silent death - PB Soviet pistol in Afghanistan
All you wanted to know about Soviet 9mm PB pistol
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 26
- 3 min
Blade for AKM - 6x3 bayonet
The second bayonet for AK family - 6x3 bayonet
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 24
- 4 min
GP-25 - one man's artillery system
GP-25 is one of the most popular under-barrel launches. Read how it's got to where it is
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 15
- 4 min
6x2: first AK-47 bayonet
Fulfilling guide on the first AK-47 bayonet
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 11
- 5 min
Brief history of AK-74 (and its use in Afghanistan)
How well was AK-74 received by the troops in Afghanistan?
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 6
- 5 min
APS Stechkin automatic pistol - Soviet pocket submachine gun
The most complete article about the APS Stechkin automatic pistol
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jul 1
- 4 min
Airborne choice: Soviet RPG-16 in Afghanistan
What role did RPG-16 play in Afghanistan
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jun 29
- 4 min
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.
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jun 18
- 4 min
The legendary "Makarov" PM pistol in Soviet-Afghan War
Here is how PM Makarov pistol was used by the Soviet Army in Afghanistan
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Jun 16
- 6 min
Dragunov's SVD in Soviet-Afghan War - myths and reality
All you needed to spark further interest in Soviet firearms
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- May 18
- 4 min
Chinese DShK - Type 54. Practical usage during the Soviet-Afghan War
Secrets of Chinese version of DShK machine gun - Type 54
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- May 2
- 3 min
VSS Vintorez used by Ukrainian special forces in Iraq
How did Ukrainian got VSS Vintorez rifles?
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- May 1
- 7 min
RP-46: the most mysterious Soviet Machine Gun
Why aren't there many pictures of RP-46 in use?
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Apr 12
- 5 min
Why Soviets hated PKM tripod?
Ever seen many photos of PKM deployed on the tripod?
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Apr 3
- 3 min
Why Soviet soldiers in Afghanistan threw away intact rounds for small arms?
Why did Soviet soldiers, after several military operations in Afghanistan, threw out whole cartridges for their main weapon?
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Vlad Besedovskyy
- Apr 2
- 3 min
VSS Vintorez - the most iconic Soviet sniper rifle
Everything you wanted to know about the Soviet VSS Vintorez sniper rifle
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