Russian Photos (updated on regular basis)

[Canuck Farrier]

nice pics Roman,are those last bunch from Chechnya?How many Russian troops are still in Chechnya??

[oswald]

How many people here would love to participate in a nice NEW YEARS present for those guys over there?

I want to buy 10-20 sets of knee pads, and send them as a present.

Anyone who's interested in pitching in, please PM me.

Thanks for the pics Roman. Hope your friends stay safe.
Are you still looking for people for this?

[Laworkerbee]

Yes he is.......

[Hawk of prairie]

OK now,new photos are awesome!

[Echo300]

http://www.pbase.com/igor01/chechnya&page=1 Some of these posted before...

[StukaJr]

Thanks for the pics Roman. Hope your friends stay safe.
Are you still looking for people for this?

PM RomanS if you want to make a contribution - the more the merrier and much appreciation

[Wamba]

Is very impressive the many different types of uniforms and camouflage patterns there are in the Russian Armed Forces.

Is there a logical explanation to that or is just a random thing? I mean, sometimes you can see 2 or 3 different patterns in a single pic.

[3rdMillhouse]

Is very impressive the many different types of uniforms and camouflage patterns there are in the Russian Armed Forces.

Is there a logical explanation to that or is just a random thing? I mean, sometimes you can see 2 or 3 different patterns in a single pic.

In Russia you get to choose your camouflage, and I'm not kidding.

[Wamba]

In Russia you get to choose your camouflage, and I'm not kidding.

Are you saying each individual soldier chooses what he likes the most? Can't be that...can it?

[3rdMillhouse]

Are you saying each individual soldier chooses what he likes the most? Can't be that...can it?

Yep. They can choose from whatever is available.

[Sergei]

Is very impressive the many different types of uniforms and camouflage patterns there are in the Russian Armed Forces.

Is there a logical explanation to that or is just a random thing? I mean, sometimes you can see 2 or 3 different patterns in a single pic.

If you are talking about Russia, you are talking about 11 time zones and the climate and terrain which varies from tundra and arctic snow to the sand and sun of the desert.

When choosing the camouflage the common sense plays a part. You wounldn't wear white camo to the greenland of Caucus mountains (though in the winter that would be very useful). Same goes for other climatic zones and terrain.

[daily666]

If you are talking about Russia, you are talking about 11 time zones and the climate and terrain which varies from tundra and arctic snow to the sand and sun of the desert.

But how do you explain having 6 different camo sets in one unit? They serve in one climate, one time zone and one terrain.

I know in few years time all Russian units will have only couple "own" camouflage sets, it's just a matter of money and time. Looking at some pics you already see the equipement being standarised (vests, overalls, armament, camo) especially the interior ministry forces and SF guys.

[Ceriy]

But how do you explain having 6 different camo sets in one unit? They serve in one climate, one time zone and one terrain.

I know in few years time all Russian units will have only couple "own" camouflage sets, it's just a matter of money and time. Looking at some pics you already see the equipement being standarised (vests, overalls, armament, camo) especially the interior ministry forces and SF guys.

Different manufacturers. And they all do it their own way, make small changes.
But from 2007 all of manufacturers have to produce exactly the same uniforms.

[RomanS]

Lets start with some vids

Inside BTR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhVsOZTetrs

Look around the base

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3THmAPKGKg

Drive through Grozny

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGcEz9TfogQ

[TR1]

great stuff Roman, keep it coming.