/r/RussianDefense
A place to talk about the Russian military and current military engagements around the world. Old historical photos welcome too.
Welcome to RussianDefense!
This is a subreddit for folks to freely converse and discuss about the past, present and future of the Russian armed forces, including but not limited to: what equipment they used, how they were used, why they were used, on whom they were used, and so on and so forth. All posts of any type (that wouldn't get removed on reddit on the offset, such as childporn or dox posts) are allowed. Other rules, to be determined as time progresses, are listed below.
Current Rules:
- NSFW (nudity, gore, etc) posts should be flaired as such, if not, the post will be by mod.
- Submissions not relating to the Russian armed forces (in a justifiable way) will be removed with the swiftest vigor.
Cool Resources:
- Lots of pictures of the Russian Military
- Blog with tons of HD pictures of the Russian Military
- Newsfeed about the Russian Military
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Recommendations books websites modern Russian armed forces
I'm looking for recommendations for serious books or websites with information about the modern Russian armed forces: organization, tactics, equipment. There is a lot of information available, but I feel a bit overwhelmed by it all and would hence be interested in particularly reliable and/or curated sources. It doesn't have to be flashy. I have a good background in knowledge about the Soviet armed forces of the late Cold War, and now I would like to update my knowledge. A first priority would be sources on Russian special forces and how they would be used in grey zone situations and the opening stages of a war. Thanks!
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Please help
Hello,
I'm an reservist from kangarooland and I'm absolutely obsessed with everything Russian, particularly things relating to the military. Do any of you fine comrades know an online store I could get a quality telnyashka?
Спасибо
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Afghan - Soviet Afghan War '88/Афганский - Афганская война '88
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Ask the Desert - Soviet-Afghan War Song (Translated Lyrics)
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Soviets preparing to poke sticks at the Chinese
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AK-12, Russia's new Service Rifle
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Are beards or mustaches allowed in the Russian Military?
I need to know this for a story I'm writing, thanks to anyone who replies.
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The BTR-90?
I've read a fair bit about this vehicle, but one thing which seems to be inconclusive, at least on the English speaking internet, is just how many actually went into service.
From what I've read purpotedly the contract was cancelled (but with work commencing on a drone variant recently that's being trialled). Though before that occurred a hundred of so were built, which have gone on to serve with the army.
However, that's the extent of what I could find. No information on which units, or in which locations they were issued. Or rather if they're all just sitting in a mothball somewhere.
Could anyone fill me in on this at all? It'd be appreciated.
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