The History of: The Russian VSR Camouflage Family | Uniform History

[@nateweter4012]

This pattern always makes me think of the “sphere” helmets. I’d really like a series just on Russian helmets because the designs ranges from extremely practical to questionable, but they’re all so interesting.

[@supermachine2275]

Nate weter altyn, maska, and even zsh could have a video

[@ericferguson9989]

Apparently, they can stop 7.62x25 Tokerov and 5.45x39.

[@nateweter4012]

Eric Ferguson Isn’t that fascinating? I’d love to see a video on that up against M80 ball and XM196.

[@ericferguson9989]

@@nateweter4012 Or it could all be hype. Either way, it's unlikely anyone would come back to complain if it didn't.

[@M50A1]

Sphere helmet?

[@Warriorbob-im5py]

Can you eventually do a brief overview of Russia’s current patterns? It seems they have more uniforms the we (US) do.

[@Walkr-en8lk]

Warriorbob07 07 yes please!

[@Walkr-en8lk]

Or just Gorkas in general, there is a lot of confusion out there about if they are still used ir not

[@vaclav_fejt]

Oh yeah...once at an airsoft game I saw a bloke wearing something bright green all over, with small "digital" splashes of pale green (or beige). Since it was early summer and bright green was abundant, it was really effective.

[@breadenthusiast-rr5vr]

That would be a very, VERY long video considering the sheer variety that they have. Not that I'd mind, though. If anything, I'd love a two-hour long video.

[@trevwagner666]

A video overview on the ratnik program would be neat ngl

[@ID-unavailable]

A video about the Gorka suits would be interesting they are a very unique type of gear that has mostly seen wide use from the Russians exclusively

[@9HoleReviews]

Nice, love the channel, interesting deep dive!

[@MlTGLIED]

Wow, I was not expecting to see you here😀 Greetings from some random russian guy ✌

[@Seth9809]

I figured you had good taste.

[@brianlangieri6723]

Yes! An obscure Russian camouflage video!

[@phantomvlogs4066]

EMR is better

[@utahraptor4729874]

It's basically iconic with Chechnya.

[@easygroove]

@@phantomvlogs4066 nope. it look like a solig color at a distance... - it lacks hard on breakin the humans shape caus of this its a bad camo pattern - even ww2 amoeba was better

[@SlavicCelery]

0:14 - that Slav flex with the kenwood is an absolute madlad moment.

[@2_bias]

Not really about VSR, but why was/is Russia using so many foreign camoflages? (Flecktarn, DPM, Woodland, UCP, Multicam etc.)

[@christmasdenier]

Everyone likes to experiment. They could take inspiration from patterns and cuts like everyone else.

[@matasaga9715]

Russia uses a recolored version of Flecktarn, usually called Izlom. The copy of DPM is/was called Kukla (which has a blue version as well). Bear in mind there are multiple names for most Russian camos. Only a few random pieces of gear are made in Woodland, and I’ve never seen UCP being used. Multicam is used by many SF units, for the same reason so many other countries use it (it’s just good). I wish I could tell you why Russia uses so many different camouflage patterns of various origin, but only God knows.

[@WetWiIIy]

@@matasaga9715 If someone could cite a reason why somebody in Russia would actually spend effort making a fucking BLUE dominant camouflage pattern on a uniform... yeah, that'd be great...

[@criticalalfredo707]

Spetsnaz are reported using Multicam from Russia-Georgia conflict until Russian intervention in Syria, but it seems that they modified it so probably when take a look closer it would seem quite different than original (US) counterpart. The Internal Troops are reported using many types of camo pattern although they did not have standard issue camo pattern. Russian Airborne Forces (VDV) somehow using the blue DPM-like pattern, but during Syrian conflict they're started using Russian Flora like Ground Forces. Well kinda confused about how Russian military trying getting into so much camo pattern even though they're made their own and standardized it but so much foreign pattern that we've seen until now

[@DeltaEchoGolf]

Not to mention the Waffen-SS oak pattern.

[@cammobunker]

The bewildering range of colors of VSR is probably explained by the last explanation #3...utter confusion at the production level and the cutting of many corners in production (remember, at this point just after the fall of USSR they were having trouble even feeding the troops) and the supply system being less concerned about colors as the fact that the uniforms provided would work to clothe the troops. It's extremely likely that many "variants" were simply printed with whatever colors were available and "close enough" and somebody slipped a few rubles to somebody else to look the other way. A little baksheesh went a long way in Russian Federation circa mid 1990's. I knew a guy who was going over there with suitcases full of Levi's and coming back with suitcases full of amber jewelry and was shipping back cases of brand new army gear. All he had to do was put a $50 bill in each suitcase before he hit customs and "no problem, pass through". A friendly Customs Officer would pass anything military through for (IIRC) the latest VHS movies and some of the latest western rock and roll on CD. I'm talking night vision, uniforms, medals, anything but guns or ammo.

[@quik478]

VSR-84 "Butan" was a camo for VDV(with exclusive design of uniforms) and marines and had about 5 different variants.

[@davidbetters3458]

I'd really like to see a video on the TTsKO pattern. I was lucky enough to find a full uniform in my size at a local surplus shop. Easily one of my favorite patterns now, it blends in surprisingly well with New England foliage in autumn and winter. Though just as you said, finding info on Soviet-era patterns is pretty difficult.

[@markacostajr.1584]

Nice. Looking for some myself

[@mikuhatsunegoshujin]

All the VSR patters are actually good. Instead of creating one standardized design that works in only one area and the enemy knowing exactly what type of pattern to look out for, they would have to be on guard for anything with the 50 different patterns out to getcha.

[@subcomandantetroncos6914]

the idea behind the uniform for the ministry of emergencies was to have a standardized, highly visible, easily recognizable wear. So "standard" (or uniform, if I may ;) ) because it follows the same pattern as the standard military equipment, bright coloured because those guys are not soldiers,(although trained in weapons) they are experts in emergency medicine, rescue etc. A sort of mix between firefighters, rescuers and paramedics.

[@news_internationale2035]

@Hammer Go Bonk! No.

[@BobbyB1928]

There's just one problem, the 1990s Russian Army had to rebuild their manpower pool from scratch resulting in poor quality.standard infantry (excluding spetsnaz, airborne, marines, and other elite units). "Pilots had only 25 to 30 hours of flight training." www.historyofwar.org/articles/weapons_russianarmy1990.html Also standard infantry units were 50% undermanned. 75% of equipment was outdated. The officers sold a bunch of equipment to civilians to make money. The 1990s Russian army was just awful and would be likely outperformed by and late 1970s-mid 1980s soviet unit.

[@BobbyB1928]

@Cactus but the cold war Soviet army was far better prepared for conventional war than the hodge podge of units that were cobbled together to go to Chechenya.

[@hellhammerCCCP]

I've been waiting on this since I found out about your channel

[@petrolekh]

Great condensation of facts. Good to see a few of my uniforms and theories included! t. Collector.

[@Gecko99]

My favorite pattern!

[@Thomas-tc7hp]

10:27 remembers me of mw2 Russian paratroopers

[@conner6926]

10:29 Looks like the Fury's camo pattern in MGS3

[@bembs0256]

Please make a video about the EMR Camouflage pattern, the pattern that currently used by the Russian military. It’s one of my favourite camouflage uniform. Thank you!

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Russia: "We have the most camo patterns ever!" China: "Oh really? Hold my bat soup."

[@TALON-7]

The VSR looks better than the current digital flora pattern...and the Russians went crazy with the velcro on the new uniform...assuming that is in line with their LGM tactics.

[@ryanvictoria6206]

Hopefully you will be able to do a history of Warsaw Pact Raindrop Patterns.

[@tavarix5893]

I'm looking foward for the Pantera camo from Poland, I believe they made it after the fall of USSR

[@thomas_jay]

10:27 It's called the Red Army for a reason.

[@heinrichb]

Hadn't been called that since 1946.

[@dimazaharov8565]

@@heinrichb 1943*

[@heinrichb]

@@dimazaharov8565 how about no, buddy? "До февраля 1946 года основное военное формирование Союза ССР носило официальное наименование Рабоче-крестьянской Красной Армии (РККА, Красная Армия)." "В феврале 1946 года произошло официальное переименование РККА в «Советскую армию». В феврале-марте 1946 года наркоматы обороны и ВМФ объединены в министерство Вооружённых Сил СССР. В марте 1946 года командующим Сухопутными войсками был назначен маршал Г. К. Жуков, но уже в июле он был сменён маршалом И. С. Коневым."

[@chedsalvia6270]

RAD ARMY

[@akompsupport]

Excellent video! Very well researched and presented. Thanks for posting. Of course I'm subbed.

[@MlTGLIED]

Thx for very well researched video. I could watch this for hours 👍 Greetings from some random russian guy ✌

[@HanauMan]

WOW, great video. I was lucky to find a M88 jacket in this camo only last month in a thrift store!

[@jurriaanus]

Amazing video! very in depth content. Thank!

[@Mm-oo1rf]

Do French Lizard pattern!

[@tavarix5893]

Oui

[@perreterecon]

0:11 is thats army issue kenwood hardware?

[@Stryker200000]

perreterecon I’m glad I wasn’t the only one to notice that hah

[@perreterecon]

Paweł Mastalerz im sure you are right, is that or maybe amazon reachs his base.

[@Clay3613]

Need those speakers!

[@TheKastus17]

I’d love to hear about the history of the US wear of stetson hats in the cavalry/armor branch.

[@AndrewAMartin]

I'd bet the History Guy has a video on it... I know he has one on the campaign hat in US service -- he has a lot of hats!

[@magnusolert1195]

I would be interested in a video about the white-blue striped T-shirt that Russia uses and is seen a lot in this video. When used together with a camouflage uniform it seems to destroy the concealing effect of the camouflage. It would be interesting to hear the history and reasoning behind this T-shirt.

[@nometh1348]

Привет, это называется "Тельняжка", есть виды как футболка, так и майка. Белый и синий это вдв и флот. Зелёный и белый это пограничные войска. Чёрный и белый это морская пехота. Красный и белый это национальная гвардия ( где я служил ). Тельняжка одевается на праздник или парад, все остальное время комуфляжная зелёная майка. А как вы сказали, что Тельняжка портит камуфляж у ВДВ это культ

[@caffeinatedbuffalosauce883]

Russia is the promise land of camo

[@TheAMcDoom]

Please do the British Camo patterns. Mostly the woodland DPMs, desert DPMs, and the new MTP both the old style MTP and new PCS-CU MTP.

[@Gorgoth_siberian]

great historical research. im going to review some of rare variations you not shown here. example, interior troops had own vsr variations in at least 3 shades.

[@Liam-B]

The man himself!

[@ristusnotta1653]

maybe the Finnish M05 camo some day? one of the best camouflages in the world at the moment

[@pm.meowth4850]

gotta say i love the commitment to the blue strip shirt

[@drwitchdoctor5332]

I'd like to see a video done on SURPAT. It's a personal favorite of the recent Russian patterns and seems to be getting new variants.

[@chechenfeels]

suprat is a dead end.the FSB tryed it also somed drug agencys and police units but they thought it to e too epensive for its limited use.now they try to sell their stuff to airsofters. gotta admit SRVV(the surpat producer) got some nice vest designs in stock like their ALPHA vest

[@HindProto]

That picture at the very end tho...

[@perreterecon]

He wasnt hungry for action.

[@perreterecon]

He wasnt hungry for action.

[@DeltaEchoGolf]

Bread for war!

[@thesturm8686]

"The soviet union is gone, this is no longer our bread, it's MY bread comrade!"

[@Seatux]

at 0:11, there was a Kenwood Mixer. I think its a part of the tactical baguette field creation kit.

[@jamesperkins8785]

One of my favorites. I was lucky enough to get one. Mine is made in 94 and is in olive brown

[@trygveblacktiger597]

VSR gotta be one of my favorite camos, idk why it just looks so good for me

[@DonnieCoron4do]

I would like a video of either KLMK, Russian Modern digital flora or history of 3 Color desert camo.

[@eurasianhoopoe8170]

Love your videos and the academic approach you're giving to camouflage. If you're ever looking into Romanian patterns, I can help you with translations and whatnot.

[@starsjosephfrost]

Can you please do a video of the Bután. (TTSKO)

[@comradekissan7461]

Now we need video about EMR Summer.

[@timewave02012]

Thanks for the video. I have a set that I bought from Varusteleka.

[@ironwolfF1]

As for any documentation, given the endemic corruption (and bureaucratic chaos) in the early days of the Russian Federation... ...good luck on finding a coherent paper trail on this subject.😅 (Never mind the Russian mania for "it's a state secret".) 😉

[@prussianpotato6894]

I love VSR, it's a shame I cant find it more often.

[@boyboy-ru3gx]

Do a vid on the m65 field jacket!

[@tankieflanker4119]

Do some PRC & ROC camouflage patterns.

[@farrazaulia2917]

what is your opinion about russia changing its camo from EMR to multicam on their VKPO 3.0 uniform and what do you think is more effective EMR ,Multicam or SURPAT?

[@theodorekaczynski8147]

Did some company make commercial load bearing vests with the pattern? I have one only marked Made in Russia and haven’t found anything like it

[@Liam1991]

Can you do DPM soon?

[@germanwarrabbit]

you should make a video about the Flora/VSR-98 pattern

[@asdsdjfasdjxajiosdqw8791]

Do Belgium's combat uniform please.

[@mclovinmak]

Yes this would be great!

[@MzRayTimo3x]

Is there any Information about Slovakia Uniform? The Vz.2007 uniform to be exact.

[@williamk6267]

Oman Blue was still in use when I lived there in 2010 - 2013 I think it still is.

[@TheInnacity]

love the ken wood kettle

[@earthgovernmentcolonialall3973]

Will you do a video of the other soviet camouflage, the TTsKO?

[@survivalcommando]

Iused to have a suit of that in the 90's it was made of a rough material but well made.

[@aicragej]

Wow! Look at all the colors, man!

[@jacksonmacpherson6101]

Do you think you would do a video on the Italian Farina Armour used by engineers and assault troops?

[@Thedarcyboys]

Review the Red Russian spetsnaz camo in Mw2

[@JuliusCheeser223]

Do you mean RKKA or AMOEBA?

[@canaluludorel5838]

@@JuliusCheeser223 the one in MW2

[@JuliusCheeser223]

@@canaluludorel5838 I misread it. Thanks

[@JuliusCheeser223]

The red camo paratroopers wear is red M81 from what I can tell. It was never used by Russia.

[@canaluludorel5838]

@@JuliusCheeser223 yeah, i think cod took a more fictional aproach with the paratroopers

[@Apathesis0]

Any idea what the "Canopy" camo from Modern Warfare is? It sure looks like a VSR variant.

[@jasonarmstrong5750]

Can’t wait till you cover tiger stripe camo

[@quma2590]

Can you do a video about the various Hydra uniforms in the MCU ? Not just those in the first Captian america film, but also things like the STRIKE uniforms in the Winter Soldier or those in Age of Ultron.

[@1zeisele]

Bison Trooper uniform from Street Fighter 1994 movie. Pretty please?

[@jollygoodyo]

I'm more interested in the bread at the end. Was it baked in a T-72 barrel?

[@airsoftfreak11]

I just ordered some and ot came in might upload some photos

[@grodeutschlandreenactor2514]

Theory number two is the most accurate. You will see so many different variations of vsr93 in Chechnya

[@snowfox22]

Fantastic!

[@TheBic4]

At 9:56 there are 3 guys squatting in blue vsr jackets, I’ve been searching forever for the jacket the man in the middle of the 3 is wearing. Anyone have any info on it?

[@TheKomandante94]

It'll be hard for you to find it cause uniform in this pattern is out of production. I think that this is officers of Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) and it looks like that they're wearing winter jackets in "Blue Amoeba" pattern.

[@TheBic4]

@@TheKomandante94 there’s many variations of this pattern but they jacket in question has a nice insulated collar along with a hood that are both camo and not that synthetic wool seen on the guy next to him. Everything I can find either has that fuzzy collar or no collar with just a hood.

[@TheKomandante94]

@@TheBic4 this thing called "бушлат" (pea coat). Official it's designated as "Комплект полевой зимней формы одежды "Общевойсковой" (Set of field winter uniform "Combined Arms"). If you're from ex-Soviet Union, you can find it in military surplus store ("военторг"). Otherwise i think you need to look for this jacket on eBay. Or to find someone in Russia who can send this jacket to you.

[@cjsimmons4854]

What if we wanted to retake Chechnya hahah jk... unless

[@armandolopezjr5906]

Chechnya: *hyuck* gorsh

[@sumrandumguy7177]

Looks like the jungle camo from bf4

[@fratercontenduntocculta8161]

I still think the weirdest uniform item they have are the camo berets. A dressier uniform item made to be concealed. Weird.

[@robbabcock_]

Very interesting!

[@Bored_Trumpet]

It's funny that you ended it with a photo of a Russian soldier chomping on some bread. He also has the Afghanka Kepka hat with the ear flaps.

[@Zoom_fast911]

What about the New Uniform

[@moonunitpushkin6547]

Yeees, I love these so much :D

[@josephpruitt2067]

2:16 that bandana just put Rambo's to shame

[@perfectcomrade3003]

please do the digital flora camo or ratnik if you guys able to

[@heavyjuggernaut3912]

I've wonder more about the modern russian coats like the m88 Afghanka winter coat

[@quiahjohnson5871]

Does anyone know the name of the Rucksack 6:09 the Gentleman on the right is wearing?

[@TheKomandante94]

РД-54 (Paratrooper rucksak model 1954)

[@quiahjohnson5871]

@@TheKomandante94 thank you

[@Max-rk1oy]

Can you do EMR digital flora?

[@blueduck9409]

Some of that vsm looks alot like ERDL. ....

[@punishedflucker8342]

Beautiful!!

[@neutronalchemist3241]

If they wanted to give their troops a modern appearance, they failed hard. The VSR pattern is hardly distinguishable from M1929 Telo Mimetico. Only smaller, and so less effective at disrupting the shape of the soldier.

[@dbt7624]

Can you do Soviet Klmk or kLm camouflage

[@ИванИванов-н5ь9э]

Do a video about KLMK and other soviet camo

[@fanta4897]

Does anyone know the name of the vest that shows at 9:59?

[@TheKomandante94]

This is "M" vest made by "АНА" (later "ВЕРА") company. First and third soldiers are wearing second generation of this vest, second and fourth are wearing first generation vest.

[@fanta4897]

@@TheKomandante94 Thanks.

[@rafaeldiaz2147]

Do one about the new russian digital camuflage

[@СрђанТ-б6х]

It would be cool if you made a video about BPC(Војска Републике Српске--Army of Republika Srpska) Tigerstripe(really similar to Greek lizard) pattern

[@GuidoMillonezz]

Cubans Spetnaz used on the 70s and 80s same Soviet camouflages

[@ReckerFidelWOLF]

KLMK🙌❤️

[@irishvader2193]

You should cover the gorka uniform

[@leifewald5117]

Do video on Chinese and British Army camouflage

[@neoconwarhawk1001]

When do we get active camo

[@АндрейШмырев-л5м]

В России был отличный камуфляж ,,флора,,...... который поменяли в погоне за модой на ,,цифру,,

[@SteinGauslaaStrindhaug]

That blue and white striped undershirt ruins the camouflage effect somewhat though...

[@wiktorfinfando1330]

Can you do a video about british PLCE webbing?

[@jaypaxton2222]

*scans tree line through binos and sees blue and white striped shirt* hm, they got some weird looking bushes around here.