Minifigure – Soviet Red Army soldier from the mid 20th century (LEGO Alternative)

This image displays a toy minifigure representing a Soviet Red Army Soldier from the Russian Civil War period (circa 1918-1922).

The figure’s most defining feature is his headwear, a grey-blue Budenovka. This was the iconic soft, pointed woolen helmet designed for and uniquely associated with the Bolshevik Red Army after the 1917 Revolution. The front is adorned with the red star, the primary symbol of the Soviet armed forces.

He is dressed in a khaki tunic that features decorative braiding and toggles across the chest, a style common during that era. A red rank patch is visible on his left sleeve, indicating his position within the military structure.

The soldier is armed with a toy replica of a Mosin-Nagant rifle. This was the standard-issue rifle for the forces of the former Russian Empire and was adopted as the main weapon of the newly formed Red Army, seeing extensive use throughout the Civil War.

Historical Background: This figure represents a soldier who fought for the Bolsheviks (Communists) in the brutal Russian Civil War that followed the collapse of the Tsarist regime. The Red Army, formed in 1918, fought against a collection of anti-communist forces known as the White Army. The uniform and equipment shown, especially the Budenovka, are powerful symbols of this transformative and violent period that led to the establishment of the Soviet Union.