"modern russian figures question" Topic
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| chrach7 | 01 Jul 2016 7:02 p.m. PST |
I have a bunch of the 28mm modern Russians from the assault group link
Are these truly modern or are they a bit dated? I need to decide if I want to order some of the empress modern Russians for an upcoming NATO vs. Russia in the Baltics. |
| repaint | 01 Jul 2016 8:29 p.m. PST |
MVD has been dissolved if I recall properly. |
| Cold Warrior | 02 Jul 2016 3:51 a.m. PST |
These are a bit dated IMHO, perfect for the Beslan siege era. Ministry of Internal Affairs (former MVD) and the Russian army are now equipped with more modern uniforms and gear:
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| chrach7 | 02 Jul 2016 4:37 a.m. PST |
Why do they wear masks? For warmth or is it some other reason? |
| Cold Warrior | 02 Jul 2016 4:39 a.m. PST |
Both for warmth, and in some cases (Internal Affairs troops, etc.) to hide identity, just as you see with some western special forces units and SWAT teams. Regular Russian troops fighting in the warmer months would likely not have the masks. |
| GarrisonMiniatures | 03 Jul 2016 3:28 a.m. PST |
On the masks for warmth side, worth remembering the derivation of the name 'balaclava' as in balaclava helmet. |
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