Important note I forgot to make in the video: This is a summer version of this loadout equipped with a lighter uniform and summer portyanki, a winter version would be equipped with a trench coat and an ushanka hat. Sometimes trench coats were handed out during the warm season and in that case they would be rolled up and attached to the duffle bag as is shown in the references I posted on Boosty.
What you guys are doing here is just amazing. Documents of soviet gear and usage of equipment are few and hard to come by, so it really helps to have a dedicated channel to it. I would love to see maybe a spetsnaz kit overview. Keep doing what you do best. Much love.
I would love to see a video about the loadout of soviet paratroopers during the soviet-afghan war, i would also love to see a video about the 6b series of armor that the ussr had
@@ProjectSparkPC I'm not sure what sources you use but personally I've heard very good things on "Uniforms and history of the Soviet Airborne in Afghanistan" - by Safari Publishing on this topic as a source for this era. I'd like to purchase it myself when I have the chance, but to disclose I am only speaking entirely as an amateur who appreciates online sources to fulfill my passion on the subject.
@@Dom-um6gi We usually rely on original Soviet sources, mostly primary. For example instructional manuals for specific items, Combat Statute of the Soviet Armed Forces, General Statute of the Soviet Armed Forces, Soviet made documentaries from the period, other video materials and photographs. If we don't have that we go for Russian secondary sources based on the above mentioned primary sources which are still pretty reliable.
Some notes. Your uniform lacks the Podshiva "Collar Liner", and collar pins to depict branch. The green buckles were meant to only be issued during WW3 hence why you see them only post collapse. By the book the green belts were meant to be used in the field, but officers were held accountable for lost gear, and 2 belts was more stuff to deal with, hence why it's never seen in use pre-collapse. You also forgot a blanket. Civilian sweaters were also often brought from home for colder seasons. Also Kino's Kukushka is from 1990, if you're going for that 70s vibe, there is plenty of Soviet pop music of that period. It's definitely worth checking out.
Thanks a lot for the comment! As for the podvorotnik podshiva, you are right, we refrained from doing it because the video was supposed to be about gear items as they came from the factory. Same for insignia. The uniform was supposed to have a general army red shevron, red collar boards as well as red shoulder boards and a cocarde on the pilotka. We mentioned it in the video as well. We stayed away from it as to not overstretch. I am sure we will talk about rank insignia in some future video. As per the green buckles, they were very rare but they saw use and were issued before the collapse. The best example is GSVG Soviet troops in East Germany, among other "better" things they got these belts and buckles. As per Kukushka and Soviet pop music, you are surely right. But I spent well over 3 hours experimenting with the music background and nothing stuck at all. Then I just ended up with Kukushka because it was the only thing that sounded ok and didn't interrupt the video. I am glad you noticed all the detail, thanks once again!
@@ProjectSparkPC No problem! Soviet History and culture is one of my intense interests, so it's always awesome to see new videos covering the topic. Thank you for being a good content creator, and taking the time to reply to my comment! Keep up the good work comrade.
Отличное видео, парни, вы молодцы! Спасибо за информативный ролик, хоть большая часть информации уже была известна и до его просмотра, однако нести знания в массы, особенно по такой необычной теме, так ещё и на английском, для западной аудитории, явно хороший ход. Было бы неплохо, если бы вы дублировали свои ролики и на русский, а то не особо удобно смотреть в нейронном переводе. Спасибо.)
I’ve had always been fascinated with Historical Military stuff especially with Cold War Era stuff. Back in the States I have Soviet gear and equipment from the 1980’s and also American load out gear. I have a Bulgarian Makarov Pistol hopefully I’ll be able to get me an AK74 in the near future.
I guess the AK-74 was not so widespread in the 70s. My dad served in the Urals and fought in Afghanistan in 1979-1980, and their main service rifle was AKM.
Each video keeps on getting better and better, it's been (and will be) one hell of a pleasure to find this gem of a channel and to see it grow. Just please don't burn yourselves out.
Awesome video, just note that the subdued belt buckles were not as common as the shiny gold buckles. Many pictures can be seen with the gold buckle I have not seen the subdued buckle used. Very small error
The green buckles as well as canvas belts were generally rare. They were reserved for the best units and were most commonly supplied to ZGV (GSVG) Soviet troops stationed in East Germany. The most common buckle type was indeed the shine kind and the most common belt materials were natural leather and later PVC. But the kind of belt we used was also issued in some numbers, so it wouldn't call it an error per se. Regardless, thanks a lot for pointing it out!
Just a few small corrections, the Plach Palatka would have actually been folded up and put in the Veschmashok as back padding, and also all motorized rifleman had the red shoulder boards and collar tabs of the Soviet army on them, on the shoulder boards the two (Cyrillic) characters of СА (советская армия) being the abbreviation for the Soviet army. And it should also be mentioned that the flashlight was rarely ever actually used (idk why). And personally times were rarly ever actually aloud to be carried on the person, especially out in the field according to regulation that is, this can vary from unit to unit thought… Other than those things and a couple other small details this was a great video. (Btw anyone questioning my credibilit, all the information I mentioned above a got from my own in Sesotho research and a old friend of mine who did his service in the Army in the 80s)
Its all good, you are largely correct in your criticism. Someone else also mentioned that I didn't stitch up the podvorotnik podshiva which I actually didn't. And another person pointed to the green buckle I used. Anyways, quite a few interesting points were already made and I answered to them in the comments, you can scroll down and take a look at it if you want. As per the rank and branch insignia, I mentioned it and showed it in the video. I refrained from putting it onto the uniform because the video was supposed to be more about the gear. The plash-palatka would be inside the veshmeshok as you said in those cases when trench coats were issued. Otherwise people would carry it on the straps for better access, especially in the field. All the things you noted are valid, but its important to remember that there was significant variation in units and timeframe. Thank you very much for your comment, have a good one!
@@ProjectSparkPC actually or wouldn’t be entirely inaccurate to wear the green steel buckle, as you said in the video it depends on the unit but otherwise I love to see other people getting into Soviet stuff, I’m glad my comment was appreciated!
Great video! I have been a WW2 re-enactor for over 30 years and I have considered putting together a post war Soviet kit. I am currently working on a TAP 47/52 French Indo China kit.
@@ProjectSparkPC I basicly have it all together except pocket trash and the main pack. I have all French gear as well as the uniform. They used alot of US WW2 gear as well as weapons. I have an m1 carbine and French Mas 36 rifle. I want a French Mas 44 though. They are tough to find. I have a Mas 49/56 but they were a few years too late for Indo-China. They work for Algeria though.
Hey, thanks ! Very nice video comrade ! Could you please make a 79 - 89 VDV kit ? I'd like to make a Afghan paratrooper loadout but I'm not quite sure what to wear and what not to.
I used to prefer the capitalist equipment until I myself joined the military and realised the impracticality of some of the items. As such, I’ve come to appreciate practicality over appearance, which the Soviets seem to excel in. Admittedly I’ve yet to collect Soviet equipment myself but from what I’ve seen and learned from videos like this, PDFs and Arma Reforger, these equipment are very “no-nonsense”. Fit for a numerically superior force of a centralised economy, which requires the very basic needs to survive.
That's a wonderful idea, actually, it would be neat if we could one day make several more videos to show the full evolution of Soviet infantry. The thing is that making a 50s/60s loadout would be very expensive, and anything earlier would use a lot of replicas or be golden basically. I hope some time in the future we will have the resources for that.
It would be ok If that's all you have, but its not the best option. It was designed for officers and specialists primarily. If you are making a motostrelki sniper impression for example, it would be perfect.
The green buckle was also issued, but it was less common and reserved for best units. It was standard in GSVG units stationed in East Germany for example.
Most of my stuff is locally purchased where its abundant. It really depends on where you are from, but generally I can recommend looking around eBay and surplus markets. Good luck!
The underwear is the heaviest kind there was, we used it because we had nothing else. In reality, regular boxers would be used the most, especially in the summer.
I always thought that these are regular Cyma mags from older series, but now I am not sure. You are not the first to ask. I got these from a guy doing Afghan War airsoft cosplay along with a very old Cyma AK.
@@ProjectSparkPC the mag lips tell me that they are G&P but the mag shell looks like that of a real one. I have never seen tula/izhmash markings on a replica mag and the bottom plate looks real as well
@@destructive1220 Russian airsofters like to repurpose real AK magazines into airsoft ones in terms of the shell and bottom plate because they are rather cheap, but I can say for a fact that these are not the case. Now that I am interested to know myself I will look in G&P catalogues and see what I can find.
Well, from what I found these indeed look like old G&P mid cap mags. I am not sure if they still put realistic marking or not, but seems like they used to at least. The plates also look like what I have.
Вот смотришь на эту экипировку, и понимаешь, что десантные отделения БМП и БТРов были не такими уж и тесными. Просто их разрабатывали под бойцов с гораздо меньшим кол-вом экипировки.
По меньшей мере в СССР не было массовых СИБЗов тогда, когда проектировали советские коробочки. У западных корбочек десантный отсек больше просто потому, что у них массовые СИБЗы были еще начиная с Кореи и Вьетнама.
Excellent work I love it, keep it up,lol good comments in Russian 😅 check out my guy in Nashville Tennessee - Battleground Army Surplus. Great Guy I do work for maybe we can make some trades...
Thanks for the comment! We are always open to offers or in fact any sort of cooperation, if you have specific ideas feel welcome to reach out via the channel email.
Important note I forgot to make in the video:
This is a summer version of this loadout equipped with a lighter uniform and summer portyanki, a winter version would be equipped with a trench coat and an ushanka hat. Sometimes trench coats were handed out during the warm season and in that case they would be rolled up and attached to the duffle bag as is shown in the references I posted on Boosty.
Товарищи вы делаете хорошие видео, но было бы неплохо если бы вы делали с английской и русской озвучкой
What you guys are doing here is just amazing. Documents of soviet gear and usage of equipment are few and hard to come by, so it really helps to have a dedicated channel to it. I would love to see maybe a spetsnaz kit overview. Keep doing what you do best. Much love.
Thanks a lot for the comment, I am sure we will get to a spetsnaz kit one day!
A video on Soviet Helmets would be awesome.
I would love to see a video about the loadout of soviet paratroopers during the soviet-afghan war, i would also love to see a video about the 6b series of armor that the ussr had
That is for sure on the way!
@@ProjectSparkPC oh, nice, thanks man, i really love your channel, is super good
@@ProjectSparkPC I'm not sure what sources you use but personally I've heard very good things on "Uniforms and history of the Soviet Airborne in Afghanistan" - by Safari Publishing on this topic as a source for this era.
I'd like to purchase it myself when I have the chance, but to disclose I am only speaking entirely as an amateur who appreciates online sources to fulfill my passion on the subject.
@@Dom-um6gi We usually rely on original Soviet sources, mostly primary. For example instructional manuals for specific items, Combat Statute of the Soviet Armed Forces, General Statute of the Soviet Armed Forces, Soviet made documentaries from the period, other video materials and photographs. If we don't have that we go for Russian secondary sources based on the above mentioned primary sources which are still pretty reliable.
You can get 6b2 only 74 dollar!
we can get to the Rhine in 7 days with this
To the English Channel and in 3 days* XD
Some notes. Your uniform lacks the Podshiva "Collar Liner", and collar pins to depict branch. The green buckles were meant to only be issued during WW3 hence why you see them only post collapse. By the book the green belts were meant to be used in the field, but officers were held accountable for lost gear, and 2 belts was more stuff to deal with, hence why it's never seen in use pre-collapse. You also forgot a blanket. Civilian sweaters were also often brought from home for colder seasons.
Also Kino's Kukushka is from 1990, if you're going for that 70s vibe, there is plenty of Soviet pop music of that period. It's definitely worth checking out.
Thanks a lot for the comment! As for the podvorotnik podshiva, you are right, we refrained from doing it because the video was supposed to be about gear items as they came from the factory.
Same for insignia. The uniform was supposed to have a general army red shevron, red collar boards as well as red shoulder boards and a cocarde on the pilotka. We mentioned it in the video as well. We stayed away from it as to not overstretch. I am sure we will talk about rank insignia in some future video.
As per the green buckles, they were very rare but they saw use and were issued before the collapse. The best example is GSVG Soviet troops in East Germany, among other "better" things they got these belts and buckles.
As per Kukushka and Soviet pop music, you are surely right. But I spent well over 3 hours experimenting with the music background and nothing stuck at all. Then I just ended up with Kukushka because it was the only thing that sounded ok and didn't interrupt the video.
I am glad you noticed all the detail, thanks once again!
@@ProjectSparkPC No problem! Soviet History and culture is one of my intense interests, so it's always awesome to see new videos covering the topic. Thank you for being a good content creator, and taking the time to reply to my comment! Keep up the good work comrade.
You guys are underrated!
I've got hooked on this channel in less than 5 minutes
Welcome aboard xD
Just fixed up a Mak-90 (Chinese 86' ak import) and couldn't decide on a loadout. Perfect timing bros!
Amazing video would love longer videos 😊 appreciate what you do
you guys are underrated af, keep up this amazing work, i really love all of your videos
love these loadout videos
Отличное видео, парни, вы молодцы! Спасибо за информативный ролик, хоть большая часть информации уже была известна и до его просмотра, однако нести знания в массы, особенно по такой необычной теме, так ещё и на английском, для западной аудитории, явно хороший ход. Было бы неплохо, если бы вы дублировали свои ролики и на русский, а то не особо удобно смотреть в нейронном переводе. Спасибо.)
Спасибо, стараемся! Идей много, может когда-то и до дубляжа руки дойдут. Так Red Ivan Airsoft делает к слову.
Да вполне понятно, я думаю не особо стоит переозвучмвать
Thanks for all this content!
All of your videos are amazing, both on the quality of production and order of presentation.
Thanks)
I’ve had always been fascinated with Historical Military stuff especially with Cold War Era stuff. Back in the States I have Soviet gear and equipment from the 1980’s and also American load out gear. I have a Bulgarian Makarov Pistol hopefully I’ll be able to get me an AK74 in the near future.
Great work comrade!
This is so cool, Why do you guys not have more subs and views!?
That's another very nice vid. Love your channel, upload more often :)
bloody beautiful
Awesome video. Hope to see more
I guess the AK-74 was not so widespread in the 70s. My dad served in the Urals and fought in Afghanistan in 1979-1980, and their main service rifle was AKM.
That's very much true! AKMs were in the majority up to mid 80s, the rearmament was very gradual.
Fucking Awesome Video!
Each video keeps on getting better and better, it's been (and will be) one hell of a pleasure to find this gem of a channel and to see it grow. Just please don't burn yourselves out.
Loved it. Great video.
beautiful
Awesome video, just note that the subdued belt buckles were not as common as the shiny gold buckles. Many pictures can be seen with the gold buckle I have not seen the subdued buckle used. Very small error
The green buckles as well as canvas belts were generally rare. They were reserved for the best units and were most commonly supplied to ZGV (GSVG) Soviet troops stationed in East Germany. The most common buckle type was indeed the shine kind and the most common belt materials were natural leather and later PVC. But the kind of belt we used was also issued in some numbers, so it wouldn't call it an error per se. Regardless, thanks a lot for pointing it out!
best channel :)
Amazing video comrade, I noticed the pmk gas mask and was wondering if you could do a video on the pmk gas mask kit sometime soon, until next time!
You are right, we will for sure!
Just a few small corrections, the Plach Palatka would have actually been folded up and put in the Veschmashok as back padding, and also all motorized rifleman had the red shoulder boards and collar tabs of the Soviet army on them, on the shoulder boards the two (Cyrillic) characters of СА (советская армия) being the abbreviation for the Soviet army. And it should also be mentioned that the flashlight was rarely ever actually used (idk why). And personally times were rarly ever actually aloud to be carried on the person, especially out in the field according to regulation that is, this can vary from unit to unit thought… Other than those things and a couple other small details this was a great video. (Btw anyone questioning my credibilit, all the information I mentioned above a got from my own in Sesotho research and a old friend of mine who did his service in the Army in the 80s)
Ok Lmao I did not watch the last couple seconds of the video, my apologies for jumping on the “erm actually” wagon 😂
Its all good, you are largely correct in your criticism. Someone else also mentioned that I didn't stitch up the podvorotnik podshiva which I actually didn't. And another person pointed to the green buckle I used. Anyways, quite a few interesting points were already made and I answered to them in the comments, you can scroll down and take a look at it if you want. As per the rank and branch insignia, I mentioned it and showed it in the video. I refrained from putting it onto the uniform because the video was supposed to be more about the gear. The plash-palatka would be inside the veshmeshok as you said in those cases when trench coats were issued. Otherwise people would carry it on the straps for better access, especially in the field. All the things you noted are valid, but its important to remember that there was significant variation in units and timeframe. Thank you very much for your comment, have a good one!
@@ProjectSparkPC actually or wouldn’t be entirely inaccurate to wear the green steel buckle, as you said in the video it depends on the unit but otherwise I love to see other people getting into Soviet stuff, I’m glad my comment was appreciated!
Great video! I have been a WW2 re-enactor for over 30 years and I have considered putting together a post war Soviet kit. I am currently working on a TAP 47/52 French Indo China kit.
Sounds very unusual, must be a very expensive loadout to put together. What would be the firearm for that? Anyway, good luck with you endeavor!
@@ProjectSparkPC I basicly have it all together except pocket trash and the main pack. I have all French gear as well as the uniform. They used alot of US WW2 gear as well as weapons. I have an m1 carbine and French Mas 36 rifle. I want a French Mas 44 though. They are tough to find. I have a Mas 49/56 but they were a few years too late for Indo-China. They work for Algeria though.
Ну наконец то, качественный видос с разбором пехоты СА
2:13 that tree has the form of the hammer and sickle
Cool video. Love cold war memorabilia, and it's always interesting to see what the other side was packing. Cheers from an American
I would love to see a ww2 soviet RKKA loadout that would be a great impression to do for the channel.
Hope to get to it one day
Hey, thanks ! Very nice video comrade ! Could you please make a 79 - 89 VDV kit ? I'd like to make a Afghan paratrooper loadout but I'm not quite sure what to wear and what not to.
Noted)
I used to prefer the capitalist equipment until I myself joined the military and realised the impracticality of some of the items. As such, I’ve come to appreciate practicality over appearance, which the Soviets seem to excel in. Admittedly I’ve yet to collect Soviet equipment myself but from what I’ve seen and learned from videos like this, PDFs and Arma Reforger, these equipment are very “no-nonsense”. Fit for a numerically superior force of a centralised economy, which requires the very basic needs to survive.
in your next video, will you be talking about the insignia and how to properly attach it to the m69 uniform?
Maybe not in the next one, but its a great topic, I think it is worth addressing, thanks for the idea!
Since you guys are doing period load outs, would you ever consider doing a late 50s or early 60s setup? Awesome videos.
That's a wonderful idea, actually, it would be neat if we could one day make several more videos to show the full evolution of Soviet infantry. The thing is that making a 50s/60s loadout would be very expensive, and anything earlier would use a lot of replicas or be golden basically. I hope some time in the future we will have the resources for that.
I absolutely love this channel. Слава искра
I would lovw to see u go camping with the gear along with additional gear ofc
That idea was on my mind for a while now and I would like to bring it to life as soon as I can, glad you look forward to that kind of content
Great video, can you do one for paratroopers for the same period ? 🍻
That's the plan
1980s next!? 👀
Would pmg gas mask be kosher for this?
It would be ok If that's all you have, but its not the best option. It was designed for officers and specialists primarily. If you are making a motostrelki sniper impression for example, it would be perfect.
Your awesome be safe out there
i cant believe i missed release of this vid
Im sorry will you do a video on Soviet CBRN suits?
For sure
SOLID!
The green buckle was also issued, but it was less common and reserved for best units. It was standard in GSVG units stationed in East Germany for example.
@@ProjectSparkPC Interesting.
keep it up!
4:03 The Pole between the German and Russian. I don't think that was unintentionally done.
where did you get these super camouflages and gear? I also want to assemble a Motostrelki, but I don't know where to get it
Most of my stuff is locally purchased where its abundant. It really depends on where you are from, but generally I can recommend looking around eBay and surplus markets. Good luck!
that is so much clothing, i would be sweating buckets with just the underwear on not to mention all the other stuff.
The underwear is the heaviest kind there was, we used it because we had nothing else. In reality, regular boxers would be used the most, especially in the summer.
Will there be a loadout for Veteran Stalker video?
I would love to make one some day, yes
cool
how did you attach that flashlight?
Where did you film this?
X-18 lab xD
Pls make next Cold War Spetznas or Afghan War VDV
That's for sure on the list for future loadouts!
how much was the airsoft gum from the start?
It's actually pretty old and I got it used. But it's a Cyma AKS-74N, you can find the prices for those in your local airsoft stores I bet.
what brand are those airsoft magazines? i am looking for more accurate replicas and i cant help but notice the izhmash symbol on yours
I always thought that these are regular Cyma mags from older series, but now I am not sure. You are not the first to ask. I got these from a guy doing Afghan War airsoft cosplay along with a very old Cyma AK.
@@ProjectSparkPC the mag lips tell me that they are G&P but the mag shell looks like that of a real one. I have never seen tula/izhmash markings on a replica mag and the bottom plate looks real as well
@@destructive1220 Russian airsofters like to repurpose real AK magazines into airsoft ones in terms of the shell and bottom plate because they are rather cheap, but I can say for a fact that these are not the case. Now that I am interested to know myself I will look in G&P catalogues and see what I can find.
Well, from what I found these indeed look like old G&P mid cap mags. I am not sure if they still put realistic marking or not, but seems like they used to at least. The plates also look like what I have.
Ну это годно, брат
do u think you could do Chechen war kit?
Where did you get the aks74n?
Im looking to make a Soviet afghan war loadout
Its an Airsoft replica, made by Cyma I think. A pretty old one though.
We are going to make a video on an Afghan War loadout for sure
Cool thanks
What mags are you using
Cyma spring action mid-cap mags. Plastic replicas of 6L20 and 6L23 AK magazines.
@@ProjectSparkPC thanks man and good job on the video
@@ProjectSparkPC hey did you paint them by chance
@@ZacharyBurgard Nope, the color is as I got them, I only slightly decorated the black one
@@ProjectSparkPC I guess it’s the old ones because the new ones don’t look like those
Вот смотришь на эту экипировку, и понимаешь, что десантные отделения БМП и БТРов были не такими уж и тесными. Просто их разрабатывали под бойцов с гораздо меньшим кол-вом экипировки.
По меньшей мере в СССР не было массовых СИБЗов тогда, когда проектировали советские коробочки. У западных корбочек десантный отсек больше просто потому, что у них массовые СИБЗы были еще начиная с Кореи и Вьетнама.
Can you please do Afghan war impression
That's for sure planned for the future!
are you people airsofters?
Among other things, yes.
Магазины перепил из боевых?
Нет, просто цимовские механы. Хотя, перепил из боевых сюда бы зашел как дети в школу.
@@ProjectSparkPC не подскажешь, где такие можно взять? Буду благодарен
@@redlygang Где взять перепил из боевых или обычные цимовские магазины? Вообще это от страны зависит.
@@ProjectSparkPC цимовские, на 70 шаров. В российских магазинах я таких не нашел, только на 150
Какое-то время назад брал РПКшный механ на ~200 шаров в airsoftstore, думаю у них и на АК такие есть, просто нужно поймать наличие
Excellent work I love it, keep it up,lol good comments in Russian 😅 check out my guy in Nashville Tennessee - Battleground Army Surplus. Great Guy I do work for maybe we can make some trades...
Thanks for the comment! We are always open to offers or in fact any sort of cooperation, if you have specific ideas feel welcome to reach out via the channel email.
Вот бы ролики были на русском😢