The monument to international soldiers in the garden square near the Victory Square in Kaluga.29.08.2013#2276078
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: Soviet military doctors treat residents of a local community.25.07.1990#8429334
A veteran of Afghan War, internationalist soldier Ilya Shumilkin (1979 - 1989). Graduates (a photo from family archive). Ilya is second left in the fourth row from below.08.05.1990#5556689
A veteran of Afghan War, internationalist soldier Ilya Shumilkin (1979 - 1989) in Afghanistan. Photo from the family archive.08.05.1990#5556688
A veteran of Afghan War, internationalist soldier Ilya Shumilkin (1979 - 1989) at home with younger brothers.08.05.1990#5556580
A veteran of Afghan War, internationalist soldier Ilya Shumilkin (1979 - 1989) with comrades in arms at Salang Pass. Photo from the family archive.08.05.1990#5556579
A veteran of Afghan War, internationalist soldier Ilya Shumilkin (1979 - 1989) with his pet.08.05.1990#5556578
A veteran of Afghan War, internationalist soldier Ilya Shumilkin (1979 - 1989) with his mother.08.05.1990#5556577
A veteran of Afghan War, internationalist soldier Ilya Shumilkin (1979 - 1989). True men can do everything.08.05.1990#5556576
A veteran of Afghan War, internationalist soldier Ilya Shumilkin (1979 - 1989) with his wife Lena. Photo from the family archive.08.05.1990#5556575
A veteran of Afghan War, internationalist soldier Ilya Shumilkin (1979 - 1989) with his brother during a walk.08.05.1990#5556395
A veteran of Afghan War, internationalist soldier Ilya Shumilkin (1979 - 1989). Boys try the elder brother's military uniform on.08.05.1990#5556394
A veteran of Afghan War, internationalist soldier Ilya Shumilkin (1979 - 1989) teaches his brothers how to play guitar.08.05.1990#5556393
In 1988, Matonat (Courage), the first Soviet football team for amputees, was established in Tashkent. The Matonat club was soon established in Tashkent, followed by the Uzbek national football team for amputees. Photo: Members of the club for disabled athletes take part in a training session.16.02.1990#8433193
Soviet soldiers who served with the limited Soviet military contingent in Afghanistan and who provided internationalist assistance there meet with journalists.01.05.1989#8206091
Concert for the Soviet internationalist fighters who served in the Soviet limited contingent of troops in Afghanistan at the Krasnogorsk military hospital (now Vishnevsky Central Military Hospital No. 3 under the Ministry of Defense).01.05.1989#8206088
Soviet internationalist fighters who served in the Soviet limited contingent of troops in Afghanistan at the Krasnogorsk military hospital (now Vishnevsky Central Military Hospital No. 3 under the Ministry of Defense).01.05.1989#8206079
The end of the withdrawal of a limited contingent of Soviet troops from Afghanistan (now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan). Solemn meeting of soldiers in the Turkmen SSR.15.02.1989#8226557
The end of the withdrawal of a limited contingent of Soviet troops from Afghanistan (now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan). Solemn meeting of soldiers in the Turkmen SSR.15.02.1989#8226200
The end of the withdrawal of a limited contingent of Soviet troops from Afghanistan (now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan). Solemn meeting of soldiers in the Turkmen SSR.15.02.1989#8226193
The end of the withdrawal of a limited contingent of Soviet troops from Afghanistan (now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan). Solemn meeting of soldiers in the Turkmen SSR.15.02.1989#8226189
Hostilities in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, 1979-1989. Secretary of the CPSU Central Committee for defense Oleg Baklanov, second right, with Soviet soldiers in Kabul.15.02.1989#6600269
The 1979-1989 Afghan War. Soviet paratroopers are fighting in the Khur-Kabul region in Afghanistan (now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan).15.02.1989#8212113
The 1979-1989 Afghan War. A column of Soviet vehicles on a mountain road leading to the city of Mazar-i-Sharif in Afghanistan (now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan).15.02.1989#8212108
The 1979-1989 Afghan War. An outpost of a limited contingent of Soviet troops near the city of Charikar in Afghanistan (now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan).15.02.1989#8212106
The 1979-1989 Afghan War. An outpost of a limited contingent of Soviet troops near the city of Charikar in Afghanistan (now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan).15.02.1989#8212104
The 1979-1989 Afghan War. A mountain outpost near the city of Kabul in Afghanistan (now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan).15.02.1989#8212103
Afghan war 1979 - 1989. A limited contingent of Soviet troops in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan). Fortified command post.05.09.1988#8429320
Afghan war 1979 - 1989. A limited contingent of Soviet troops in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan). A column of Soviet armored personnel carriers (BTR-80) moves along a mountain road towards the strategic Salang Pass.01.09.1988#8429323
Afghan war 1979 - 1989. A limited contingent of Soviet troops in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan). Soviet tank crews guard a pass.01.09.1988#8429326
Afghan war 1979 - 1989. A limited contingent of Soviet troops in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan). Soviet soldiers are seen fighting.01.09.1988#8429319
The Memorial to 32 Red Magyars on the bank of the Proslaukha River in the Kamensky District of the Altai Territory. The memorial commemorates Hungarian internationalist troops killed during the Civil War.01.09.1988#6287930
Limited contingent of Soviet troops in Afghanistan. Paratroopers attack in the area of Paghman.31.08.1988#827835
The Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The stage-by-stage withdrawal of the limited Soviet military contingent from Afghanistan. Readying equipment for shipment.20.08.1988#6723321
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: A convoy of BTR-60 armored personnel carriers, with soldiers on top, drives along a mountain road.25.07.1988#8430319
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: Members of a unit riding BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles receive a breather n route.25.07.1988#8430318
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: Members of a motorized rifle unit attack the enemy.25.07.1988#8430317
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: A medical nurse/warrant officer.25.07.1988#8430316
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: Soviet soldiers have seized a small height.25.07.1988#8430315
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: Members of an Afghan military redeploy to another sector.25.07.1988#8430314
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: The crew of an Afghan tank.25.07.1988#8430313
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: The crew of a Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed fighter at a post-flight debriefing.25.07.1988#8430312
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: An Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft has just taken off.25.07.1988#8430311
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: Soviet and Afghan soldiers have arrived to relieve a unit.25.07.1988#8430310
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: The command center of a battery of 122-mm 2S1 Gvozdika (Carnation) regimental self-propelled howitzers.25.07.1988#8430309
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: Soviet-made Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed fighters of the Afghan Air Force prepare to take off on a combat mission.25.07.1988#8430308
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: Afghan technicians ready aircraft for new combat missions.25.07.1988#8430307
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: Soviet-made Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed fighters of the Afghan Air Force take off following a battle alarm.25.07.1988#8430306
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. The Kabul Airport.25.07.1988#8430305
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: Soviet-made Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed fighters of the Afghan Air Force take off following a battle alarm.25.07.1988#8430304
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: These technicians maintain Soviet-made Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed fighters.25.07.1988#8430303
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: A Mil Mi-8 Hip helicopter has completed a combat mission.25.07.1988#8430302
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: An Ilyushin Il-18 Coot aircraft flies over Kabul.25.07.1988#8430301
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: A battery of Soviet-made D-30 122-mm cannon-howitzers operates from firing positions.25.07.1988#8430300
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: Soviet and Afghan service personnel undergo joint combat training.25.07.1988#8430299
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: Artillery crews ready to open fire.25.07.1988#8430298
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: Soviet paratroopers.25.07.1988#8430297
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: A military vehicle convoy on the streets of Kabul.25.07.1988#8430295
The Afghan War of 1979-1989. The Limited Soviet Military Contingent in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, now the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: A battery of Soviet-made D-20 152-mm cannon-howitzers operates from firing positions.25.07.1988#8430294
