The qualitative form of a fighter is the key to his fighting efficiency, confidence and pride in the country. Do you think the military uniform of the Russian army meets the stated requirements? Or leaves much to be desired? Let's get it together. But first of all, you and I need to consider the military uniform of the Russian army by combat arms.
It should be noted that a new uniform for the Russian army appeared in 2015. Today every soldier has it. However, to the new form created special rules for her socks. You will learn about all this later in our article.
The main types of uniforms of a soldier
There are several types of military uniforms of the Russian army. It is divided into three types:
- Field - it is worn by military personnel during exercises, military service, military operations, as well as during the provision of assistance to civilians in case of emergencies or natural disasters.
- The ceremonial military uniform of the Russian army - worn by the military during various celebrations and special events (including parades), as well as to receive awards at delivery ceremonies.
- Office - this type of military uniform is worn in any other cases that do not apply to the first two types.
So, we met with the military uniforms of the Russian army. And now we turn to the consideration of global reform, due to which the appearance of the military forces has changed.
The team of Anatoly Serdyukov and Valentin Yudashkin
Unfortunately, in the history of Russia there have been several unsuccessful experiments on changing the form of military personnel. While the budget of the Russian Federation wasted on dressing reforms, the appearance of the United States military was only improving. The kits became more convenient, their operational characteristics improved, and successful tests of innovative materials passed.
But the time has come to change the military uniform of the Russian army, the photo of which you see below. This idea was born in 2007. At that time, the post of Minister of Defense was occupied by Anatoly Serdyukov. By his order, a large-scale competition was organized in the country, the commission considered the most diverse sketches. It should be noted that more than 1000 fashion designers from all over Russia participated in this event.
As you may have guessed, the commission chose the sketches and sketches of the domestic designer Valentin Yudashkin as the winner.
Years of development
For two years, specialists and team designers Valentin Yudashkin were busy developing the final version of the modern military uniform of the Russian army. Ironically, the end result of the activities of designers and fashion designers turned out to be similar to the American uniform of soldiers, but the project participants did not agree with this opinion, although a huge number of facts testified not in their favor.
At the epicenter of criticism was the winter military uniform of the Russian army. The thing is that this type of clothing did not protect the soldiers from the cold, therefore, letters were sent to the Ministry of Defense daily complaining that the winter outfit for military personnel was not suitable in the cold season. As a result, outbreaks of colds began in the northern regions of Russia in military units.
But that is not all. Stylistic decisions were criticized, which, as it turned out, were copied from sets of military clothes of other states.
Most of all, the military was upset by the threads and fabrics from which the clothes were made. The new form quickly wore out and deteriorated.
The military uniform of the Russian army consisted of 19 elements, and its cost was approximately 35,000 rubles!
The fashion designer’s response to “uniform disgrace”
Due to the fact that the project failed again, Russian society began to blame fashion designer Valentin Yudashkin this time. In 2012, he held a press conference where he told reporters that the commissioned military uniform was noticeably different from his models. To reduce the cost of the mold, the materials chosen by the designer were replaced with cheaper ones.
Journalists came to a common opinion that only the appearance remained from the form of Yudashkin.
As a result, the Ministry of Defense revised its view of the new form, corrected shortcomings and shortcomings. Now, consider what a soldier of the Russian army wears today.
Modern dress set
For many years this type of form has not changed. Its appearance meets all the requirements of modern time and at the same time pays tribute to the history of a centuries-old state. Only a few elements of uniforms underwent changes. Consider what the summer dress uniform consists of:
- woolen cap with a band;
- ceremonial uniform with epaulets and buttonholes;
- ceremonial trousers; formal weekend woolen trousers of the 2010 model are allowed;
- a uniform made of special cloth;
- White shirt;
- belt;
- black tie, on which brass fastening should be present;
- low shoes or black chrome boots;
- White gloves.
We turn to the components of the winter dress uniform:
- hat with earflaps decorated with gray fur;
- front dress coat and uniform;
- uniform;
- trousers;
- a white shirt, black tie, gloves and a belt with requirements as to a summer uniform;
- black boots or demi-season low shoes.
Modern everyday kit
As you may have guessed, the color of the uniform will depend on the belonging to the military branch and on the rank. Generals and officers wear a casual olive-green uniform. The air forces wear a blue outfit. Headgear, that is, a cap, the same color as the equipment. The decorative elements on the cap are still golden in color. Winter men's hats did not change.
Women in military uniforms of the Russian army now feel more feminine. The dresses and skirts that they wear fit the figure, slightly emphasizing the shape. The female form has the same colors - olive or blue. In the cold season, ladies wear a shortened coat. An astrakhan beret adorns their head, and in summer an ordinary cap.
Soldiers with the rank of soldier, cadet or sergeant do not have an everyday uniform. In winter and summer they wear field equipment. In the cold season, they are warmed by a gray coat, with the exception of the airborne forces and airborne forces - a blue uniform is sewn for them.
In the spring-autumn period, demi-season jackets are allocated for soldiers. In the summer, in bad weather, an elongated raincoat is issued that does not allow moisture to pass through.
Modern office kit
This type of clothing is considered a variety of everyday uniforms. It is worn by generals, officers and employees of the Ministry of Defense. The kit includes: a cap, a shirt of the same color, a white T-shirt and plain trousers in the color of a hat.
In the winter season, the military wears a warm jacket, to which a hood is attached, a hat with earflaps warms his head.
Every year, the shape of the office look is subject to minor changes. It is strictly forbidden to wear such clothes in the field.
Care of the military uniform of the Russian army
We have examined all types of uniforms, now, as promised, we will tell you how to take care of such uniforms.
It's no secret that uniforms should always be clean and tidy! Therefore, we invite you to learn some of the subtleties of caring for products.
Firstly, before you start to wash the suit, be sure to read the information on the label.
Secondly, wool clothes are best washed with hands in lukewarm water. If you want to entrust this business to a washing machine, then choose the most gentle mode without spin! As a rule, on automatic machines there is a program for washing delicate linen, and it will do. Please note that wringing wool products is prohibited. Otherwise, you will get a shape 2-3 sizes smaller.
The casual form is less capricious. It can be safely entrusted to the washing machine and the simplest washing powder. The temperature regime can be any.
If you find a stain on the dress form, then removing it at home may not be good for the thing. Therefore, entrust this process to dry cleaners.
Our article has come to an end. Now you know everything about the types of military uniforms, what elements it consists of and how to care for it. Good luck to you!