Soviet Soldiers own pictures

[lushd]

I have no idea what gear these were taken on but I'd be willing to bet there were a few Zorkis etc amongst them.

A very moving selection of pictures, especially the last one:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/4083499.stm

There are more pictures here:

http://www.afghanwar.spb.ru/43/mfoto2.htm

and here:

http://www.afghanwar.spb.ru/43/av18.htm

 

[Keith]

Excellent links ... thanks Donald. Could have sworn I saw a little 'Leica Glow' in some of those pics.:angel:

All very moving photographs, I agree.🙂

 

[varjag]

Should scan my dad's snaps eventually. 1981-1983, Herat area.

 

[Michael I.]

I read an article about the photog in the middle links.He was killed in action.

 

[lushd]

Should scan my dad's snaps eventually. 1981-1983, Herat area.

Yes please - I would love to see them and I am sure everyone else here would be interested too.

 

[nico]

Yes please - I would love to see them and I am sure everyone else here would be interested too.

Hi Varjag, I think Donald is right, it would be very interesting to see your dad's pictures.
Ciao
Nico