Soviet Airborne - the 345th Regiment in Afghanistan

A project in San Francisco, CA by Vlad Besedovskyy
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A highly detailed photo book depicting Soviet Airborne forces in Afghanistan (1979-1989)
Backers: 618
Average Pledge Per Backer: $92

Funded: $56,576 of $5,000
Dates: May 19th -> Jul 3rd (45 days)
Project By: Vlad Besedovskyy
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Latest News

Infantry Chapter Confirmed!

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Yes, we have made it all the way to 50 000!  Something I find hard to believe given my initial prediction.  Good thing I've started working on that infantry chapter already...  (sorry for the quality - looks like Kickstarter decreases it... (Read More)

Wicked! We are 900% funded...

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
...and all the stretch goals intended to update the quality of the book are now met! We are now looking forward to the next chapter, and who knows? Maybe some extra chapters if Kickstarter magic will do the thing!  Do you think it's a good idea to... (Read More)

On our way to Infantry Chapter!

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
At the time when I started preparing this update we were 700% started, it is now more than 800! We are getting dangerously close to the Infantry Chapter stretch goal, so I am going to go to the photostudio these weekends and start working on it. The... (Read More)

Blue and Red bookmarks!

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
At the end of the campaign we will offer special blue and red bookmarks!  These are genuine leather corner-type bookmarks handmade by a local company in Kyiv, which was started by an Afghan war veteran and is now run by his family.  On top of that,... (Read More)

Helicopter Units - We have reached 5th Stretch goal!

June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We've done it!  5th strech goal is secured and work begins on helicopter unit's uniforms and equipement.  Here are some photos from the guy's who are responsible for the content Please note that these are not photos from the book, but instead... (Read More)

4th stretch goal!

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Sup Guys!  We have made it to 4th stretch goal and now the book will look real premium! At this point I have no doubt that we will get to the helicopter chapter, so I will better start working on it. Do you recon we will go all the way up to the... (Read More)

Almost 200 backers!

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I am generally surprised with the number of backers, as I never thought there will be a need for more then 100 books! We are also steadily getting to the next stretch goal, so let's keep up the good work. In the meantime, I would suggest to check The... (Read More)

#ProjectWeLove and second stretch goal!

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello guys! I would like to thank all of your for this great support. We have now reached second goal and the things look like this is not the final one hence Kickstarter itself decided to feature this project and added #ProjectWeLove badge. This... (Read More)

Fully backed & First stretch goal!

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
To be honest I did not expect such a quick start! Was to confused to make a separate update about being fully backed =D  We are now 1$ away from first stretch goal and I truly believe that it's not the end! Here is a photo from the launch day with... (Read More)

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