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Plastic furniture on AKS-74 in Afghan
Find out when plastic furniture for the AK was introduced to the Soviet Army arsenal!

Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 13, 20243 min read
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RPD vs RPK - was it a mistake to replace it?
RPD vs RPK - which was a better weapon and why Soviet Army decided on RPK at the end?

Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 3, 20243 min read
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Full list of Soviet weapons of the Cold War - 1950s and 1960s
Here you can find the most complete list of Soviet weapons of the Cold War

Vlad Besedovskyy
Nov 5, 20235 min read
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AKS-74 - the true choice of the Soviet Soldier in Afghanistan
Everything you wanted to know about AKS-74 in Afghan

Vlad Besedovskyy
Sep 28, 20234 min read
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The "Krinkov" - AKS-74U/AKSU in Afghanistan
Did you know that the AKS-74U had a long list of competitors? Check out this article to learn more

Vlad Besedovskyy
Sep 1, 20235 min read
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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
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The silent death - PB Soviet pistol in Afghanistan
All you wanted to know about Soviet 9mm PB pistol

Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 15, 20233 min read
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Blade for AKM - 6x3 bayonet
The second bayonet for AK family - 6x3 bayonet

Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 26, 20233 min read
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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

Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 24, 20234 min read
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6x2: first AK-47 bayonet
Fulfilling guide on the first AK-47 bayonet

Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 15, 20234 min read
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Brief history of AK-74 (and its use in Afghanistan)
How well was AK-74 received by the troops in Afghanistan?

Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 11, 20235 min read
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APS Stechkin automatic pistol - Soviet pocket submachine gun
The most complete article about the APS Stechkin automatic pistol

Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 6, 20235 min read
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Airborne choice: Soviet RPG-16 in Afghanistan
What role did RPG-16 play in Afghanistan

Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 2, 20234 min read
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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.

Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 29, 20234 min read
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The legendary "Makarov" PM pistol in Soviet-Afghan War
Here is how PM Makarov pistol was used by the Soviet Army in Afghanistan

Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 19, 20234 min read
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Dragunov's SVD in Soviet-Afghan War - myths and reality
All you needed to spark further interest in Soviet firearms

Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 16, 20236 min read
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Chinese DShK - Type 54. Practical usage during the Soviet-Afghan War
Secrets of Chinese version of DShK machine gun - Type 54

Vlad Besedovskyy
May 18, 20234 min read
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VSS Vintorez used by Ukrainian special forces in Iraq
How did Ukrainian got VSS Vintorez rifles?

Vlad Besedovskyy
May 2, 20233 min read
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RP-46: the most mysterious Soviet Machine Gun
Why aren't there many pictures of RP-46 in use?

Vlad Besedovskyy
May 1, 20237 min read
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Why Soviets hated PKM tripod?
Ever seen many photos of PKM deployed on the tripod? Probably not. Here is why

Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 12, 20235 min read
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