(Reuters) - Valentin Yudashkin, a Russian fashion designer known not only for flamboyant evening gowns but also for redesigning Russia's military uniforms, has died at the age of 59, Russian news ...

Originally appeared as 2 separate works: The Soviet Army: uniforms and insignia, 1950; and Soviet Army uniforms, 1961.

We explored the fascinating evolution of Soviet and Russian army uniforms - from the early Red Army days to modern military gear. Each era tells a story through design, function, and symbolism, and ...