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Soviet AK mag pouch - the evolution of the most necessary piece of gear
Complete guide to all Soviet AK mag pouches
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 14, 20243 min read
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Soviet Warrant Officer or Praporshik - what was his role?
An exploration of a peculiar Soviet rank of Warrant Officer or Praporshik
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 13, 20243 min read
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Soviet ranks and insignia - how to understand the colors?
Soviet ranks and insignia can be a bit confusing sometimes. We are here to help
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 3, 20243 min read
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Green AK - the pride of the Soviet Border Guard!
Ever wondered about the green AK rifle? Here is everything about it
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 21, 20243 min read
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APB pistol- Soviet full auto suppressed handgun for Spetsnaz
Everything you wanted to know about Soviet APB pistol
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 16, 20243 min read
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Soviet Border Guards - the basics of the PV KGB
A basic article on PV KGB Soviet Border Guards
Jean Khulafond
Apr 14, 20243 min read
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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
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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
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AK-47 vs AK-74 - which one makes more sense on a modern battlefield?
How these two performed in Afghanistan?
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 19, 20243 min read
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SKS rifle in the Soviet Army
Learn about the legacy of the Soviet SKS rifle
Vlad Besedovskyy
Feb 9, 20244 min read
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Beards and facial hear in Soviet Army and in Afghanistan
Learn if it was allowed to have beards in the Soviet Army
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 24, 20244 min read
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How to choose a correct Soviet Army belt for reenactment
All Soviet Army belt in one place
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 19, 20244 min read
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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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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
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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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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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Most common Soviet body armor - 6b2 body armor vest
The most complete guide to 6b2 body armor vest
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 25, 20234 min read
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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
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