About Us

As a Living History (or historical re-enactment) group we attempt to portray  Soviet soldiers of the World War II period to the best of our abilities.  Members dress in clothing and use equipment which is either original or has been carefully copied , and is constructed using the same materials. We carry original or reproduction weapons, and use the manuals of the period in order to use authentic drill and tactics . 

We are based in Northern Ireland and the majority of our events and training sessions take place there, however, we have members and also attend events in the whole of  Ireland.

 

Living History

The hobby of historical re-enactment has become very popular in Ireland, with groups re-enacting many periods from the early Celts right through to the Vietnam War. Alongside the re-creation of warfare there has grown up an interest in the everyday lives of our ancestors, what they wore and ate, their beliefs and thoughts, the study of what was and wasn’t socially acceptable and the resurrection of traditional crafts such as spinning, weaving, dyeing and baking.

 

This process of bringing history to life has proven to be extremely popular with the general public and of great benefit in the understanding of history and archaeology. Re-enactment has stirred up an interest in history among thousands of people who previously had little or none. It takes history out of the purely academic realm and makes it accessible to people from all sections of society. Classed as “edutainment”, it is a hobby that both educates and entertains.

It addition it has proven to be a family orientated hobby with an enjoyable social side to it. Escaping the 21st Century with its stresses and strains and returning to a simpler time when people had more time to sit around the camp fire singing and discussing the latest news. 

We attend events throughout the year in Ireland, North and South, England and Russia.

Our displays range from simple static displays (where we show weapons and uniform items to the public). To small skirmishes and larger battles using pyrotechnics and blank ammunition.