Military uniform of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

New clothes for the Russian army were supposed to be developed back in 2009 under the leadership of the country's chief couturier, Valentin Yudashkin. However, the disagreement of the officers pushed back the timing of its production. The new military uniform was presented only in 2012 by the BTK Group company from St. Petersburg.

The new military clothing is sewn from 8 layers. When performing various combat missions, a fighter can use the layer necessary for him, depending on weather conditions and tactical goals. The new set of military clothing includes 19 items, namely:

• three sets of underwear;
• fleece jacket;
• windbreaker;
• summer and winter socks;
• short-season vest and cap;
• protective suit against moisture and wind;
• insulated suit and hat;
• balaclava;
• scarf;
• half-woolen gloves and mittens, in which the insulation is removed;
• winter hat;
• shoes - two pairs;
• baul.

The suit, with the function of protection from wind and rain, will give the soldier an additional two hours of comfort without the need to put on another uniform. He has already managed to show himself well during flood rescue operations in the Far East.

The insulation suit is equipped with a special insulation material that can be easily folded into a small bag. In this form, it can be easily fastened to a soldier's equipment. When it is necessary to use it, it is quickly removed from the bag. The suit retains heat well and provides a serviceman with freedom of action, without hindering his movements. A padded suit goes well with a new piece of equipment such as a fleece jacket. Due to the presence of an air layer, it provides additional heat-shielding properties.

Mittens, headwear and shoes

In addition to the fleece jacket, the modern uniform of the RF Armed Forces is also equipped with another new element - mittens. Their main function is not to perform active tasks, but to keep your hands warm. Thanks to the simple fixation, the gloves can be quickly removed without the need to hide them in a pocket. This allows a fighter to actively move into the phase of hostilities and at the same time not lose the mittens themselves. They are very easy to put on over gloves, in which you can conduct combat fire and perform a number of other actions.

In addition to the standard cap and warm cap, it was approved to complete the uniform with a cap-mask, or the so-called balaclava. As for the shoes, it was decided to provide them not only for the special forces and officers, but also for the entire composition of the armed forces. The new model is equipped with a thicker sole than the old counterparts.

Pants of the RF Armed Forces

Pants molds of the new sample have a number of differences from the old version:

As for the inner pockets, in comparison with the old handicap, where they were patch, in the new version they come with a lining. The reinforcing part in the area of ​​the fifth point, which reaches the belt, has also become larger.

Jacket of the RF Armed Forces

This piece of clothing has been significantly transformed by introducing new parts and eliminating old ones. The main changes include:

Among other innovations, it is worth noting the absence of a ventilation system under the armpits, as well as the presence of special pintucks on the back, which will give more freedom of movement.

Materials used

It was decided to exclude the use of cotton, except for summer suits and underwear. Practice has proven that this material is not entirely suitable for such clothes. It was replaced by polyamide and synthetic insulation. Because of this, the fabric for clothing has become more durable and dense. Thanks to the use of new materials, the new military uniform of the RF Armed Forces allows a serviceman to comfortably overcome various military obstacles, even in a frost of forty degrees.