The First Soviet Uniform & Its Origins

Let's learn more about the inspiration behind the first iteration of Soviet Uniforms! From the Budenovkas, to those iconic Great Coats!

Originally posted to TikTok & Instagram
Let me know if you would like something more long form or focusing on one specific element of the uniform? I could probably do a whole vid on Budenovka tbh.

[seductive_fishstick]

I would kill for a full 1919 winter uniform. Soviet drip is unbeaten, tho the DDR and PRC did have some pretty fire pieces as well

[Sackbear_Social]

Your content is incredibly underrated. The work you do as a soviet historian is invaluable and very much appreciated.

[May]

Thanks for this video! I love learning about early Soviet history.

[itz_sunoe.official]

Im attatched to this uniform on a spiritual level at this point, i love it and it made apperance in art that im making for myself and my friends or to my book ❤ thanks for this video, it was my first contact with your content

[SaszaDerRoyt]

I was in the mood to make a Budenovka (i do a lot of historical costume sewing and made one years ago in cheap felt but I want to do a proper one) and by pure luck I found some perfect grey wool in my stash so I will be one step toward emulating this revolutionary look!

[onemoreturn]

Those are truly great uniforms, and it's interesting how much thought went into creating them. Combining classic elements with the new revolutionary spirit was a real winning combination. I love the connection between the Streltsy rebellion and these new RKKA units, many of whom were actually imperial units who rebelled against the system of oppression and said no more, it's time for the people to be in charge for once. Great video.

[luisurbanoduarte]

Good historical Soviet Union uniform....

[sovietorca]

I have the 1919 infantry and 1923 cavalry greatcoats from schusters, they're wonderful!

[DinoCism]

The film in the thumbnail, the elusive avengers, is on youtube. I definitely recommend the trilogy for anyone interested in Soviet cinema especially the "Eastern" genre. Basically westerns but set during the Russian civil war.

[caioac-nqkc]

Could you please tell me the name of the song in the video??

[SandburgNounouRs]

Victor Vasnetsov (Виктор Васнецов), like the V. Vasnetsov? The one who paints like if it was Tolkien's covers? LOVE: Витязь на распутье

[stasacab]

They complained that the hat was cold and the felt boots were clumsy. They also said that Polish troops had a square hat pointing to all directions they were in debt. The budyonnovka had no corners because the Soviets owed nothing and a middle finger of pointing to the Heavens.

[blacklight]

I'm not a fan of communism but I'll admit
Soviet uniforms specifically the M88 Afghanka
East German uniforms
Yugoslav M55 and M77 uniforms
Look amazing

[Stephen]

What is the origin of the star though?
Doesn't seem to me either russian nor european.
Nor christian...

[pavelthefabulous]

"Look how happy she is in between these two men in Soviet Uniforms..."

-Words never spoken before in history

[Yuma_Tsukumo]

Mommy izdihar, your videos are amazing and i love you voice and i think you are are most beautiful woman to walk this planet

[TheTsarsTailor]

Bah! It looks like a theater costume compared to the tsarist uniform. Long live the tsar!