The Soviets were cheap.
Period.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirza
the helmets were a cheap solution - no other way to put it.
They drank vodka before getting teeth pulled. If they even pulled them.
The hats were even made of fake leather.
the term "Fish fur" exists...
Telogrekas were filled with chopped straw at some point because wool filler wasn't available and Straw was breathable.
The bums used wool foot wraps in winter and cotton in summer
the common Infantry was issued 25 rounds for combat.
There were no real medics
A boiled potatoe and raw onion were rations. A tin of meat was a feast.
