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Vlad Besedovskyy
Sep 1, 20235 min read
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
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 28, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
Blade for AKM - 6x3 bayonet
The second bayonet for AK family - 6x3 bayonet
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 24, 20234 min read
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, 20234 min read
6x2: first AK-47 bayonet
Fulfilling guide on the first AK-47 bayonet
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 11, 20235 min read
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, 20235 min read
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, 20234 min read
Airborne choice: Soviet RPG-16 in Afghanistan
What role did RPG-16 play in Afghanistan
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 29, 20234 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20236 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20233 min read
VSS Vintorez used by Ukrainian special forces in Iraq
How did Ukrainian got VSS Vintorez rifles?
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Vlad Besedovskyy
May 1, 20237 min read
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, 20235 min read
Why Soviets hated PKM tripod?
Ever seen many photos of PKM deployed on the tripod? Probably not. Here is why
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 3, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
VSS Vintorez - the most iconic Soviet sniper rifle
Everything you wanted to know about the Soviet VSS Vintorez sniper rifle
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 31, 20233 min read
A full list of all Soviet-Afghan war weapons
Here is the complete list of all the weapons, including knifes and explosives, which were issued and used by the Soviet army
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Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 27, 20234 min read
Use of AKM assault rifle during the Soviet-Afghan war
Was 7.62 AKM used in Afghan?
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