Minifigure – Soviet Paratrooper (VDV) Squad during World War II (LEGO Compatible)

This image displays the complete Soviet Paratrooper (VDV) Squad, featuring six unique characters wearing the historical “Ameba” Camouflage uniforms and the distinctive Pilotka side cap with a Red Star.

Here is the breakdown of each character in the image (from Top Left to Bottom Right):

1. The Anti-Tank Specialist (Top Left) This soldier is the squad’s heavy hitter against armor.

• Gear: He wears a large, rectangular Canvas Chest Pouch, historically used to carry heavy RPG-40/43 Anti-Tank Grenades.

• Weaponry: A combat knife (NR-40) is strapped to his belt for close-quarters utility.

• Expression: He has a stern, serious face, focused on his dangerous target.

2. The Machine Gunner (Top Middle) This soldier provides suppression fire for the squad.

• Gear: He is distinguished by a Brown Leather Pistol Holster on his right hip. Machine gunners (carrying the heavy DP-28) were issued pistols for self-defense.

• Detail: An F-1 “Pineapple” Grenade is printed clearly on his chest/webbing.

• Expression: He has a heavy stubble beard and a stoic look.

3. The Squad Leader (Top Right) This is the officer or NCO in command of the unit.

• Gear: He wears a standard “Y-Harness” suspension system over his camouflage suit. Like the machine gunner, he carries a Pistol Holster on his hip, marking his rank as a leader.

• Expression: He has a calm, authoritative face with a small scar on his cheek.

4. The Heavy Grenadier (Bottom Left) This soldier is equipped for sabotage and assault.

• Gear: He features a thick Diagonal Leather Strap across his chest, used to carry a heavy satchel charge or kit bag for blowing up bridges or bunkers.

• Expression: He has the most aggressive face of the group: a Shouting / Screaming expression with a beard, depicting him in the heat of a charge.

5. The Rookie Rifleman (Bottom Middle) This figure represents a young or inexperienced soldier under extreme stress.

• Face: The unique print features Sweat Drops running down his face and a nervous, wide-eyed expression. This storytelling element suggests he might be on his first combat jump.

• Gear: He wears standard Dual Cartridge Pouches on his belt, designed for the Mosin-Nagant rifle.

6. The SMG Assaulter (Bottom Right) This soldier is the shock trooper of the squad.

• Gear: He wears a Three-Cell Chest Rig designed to hold stick magazines for the PPSh-41 or PPS-43 Submachine Gun. This loadout allows for rapid reloading during close-range firefights.

• Expression: He has a determined, “game-face” expression.

Historical Background: The Soviet Airborne Forces (VDV) were the largest paratrooper force in the world at the start of WWII. These “Desantniki” were elite infantry dropped behind enemy lines to disrupt German communications and seize key strategic points. They were famous for wearing the “Ameba” (Amoeba) Camouflage Suit (Maskirovochnyy Kombinezon), which was one of the first effective mass-produced military camouflage patterns, designed to hide soldiers in the autumn forests and marshes of Russia.