This year, the Russian armed forces tested 500 sets of the latest uniforms in units deployed above the Arctic Circle, in the south, in Siberia and in Central Russia.
This year, the Russian armed forces tested 500 sets of the latest uniforms in units deployed above the Arctic Circle, in the south, in Siberia and in Central Russia.
Each set includes 19 items and costs 35,000 rubles.
Starting with early 2013, 70,000 new uniform sets will be issued to soldiers.
The Russian Army will switch to the new uniforms in 2014.
The uniforms are multi-layered.
The clothing can be adapted to specific weather conditions and objectives.
Soldiers will be issued the same uniform sets as generals: tunic and trousers, several jackets, a vest, a hat, a beret, a balaclava, three sets of footwear, mittens and gloves.
The fabric is 65 percent cotton and 35 percent polymer fiber. Soldiers will no longer have to sew on under-collars, and leather belts will be replaced with synthetic belts.
