afghan war
Chapters: 2
Anton Began His Story
Anton tells his story: he got here from Afghanistan in 1983, went through the barracks, escaped, fought... and is still fighting.
Consciousness Came Back Slowly
Roman meets Anton, who ended up here from Afghanistan in 1983.
Notes: 6
BK, the "Bull," and a Combat Load
A paratrooper's standard combat load was limited to two grenades and two magazines, but the Chinese "Chi-Com" chest rig extended it. The gear spread…
Death on the Marsh: Unfiltered Cigarettes
In the USSR smoking was widespread, and cheap cigarettes were sold everywhere. They stood out for their low price, plain packaging, lack of filter…
What a Dukan Is
A dukan is the Afghan word for a shop or stall, playing a key role in the economy and social life. During the Soviet occupation (1979-1990) it served…
The Soviet "Adidas" from Kimry
The "Kimry" sneaker was the Soviet answer to Adidas, made at a factory in the town of Kimry from 1979 under license from the German brand. Released…
Who the Shuravi Were
"Shuravi" was the Afghan term for Soviet citizens and soldiers, which appeared during the 1979-1989 war. It comes from the Persian "shura" (council)…
"Zero Twenty-One" and Other Code Designations of the Afghan War
A detailed breakdown of the military slang of the 1979-1989 Afghan War: zero twenty-one (021), cargo 200, cargo 300, and other code designations. The…