Soviet military uniforms underwent a final major change in 1989 with the introduction of Prikaz of the Ministry of Defense of the USSR #250 of 1988.  This edict sought to codify all of the lesser changes that had been adopted since the 1969 Regulations.  The order mandated changes to Navy, Naval Infantry, and Air Force uniforms as well as those of the Soviet army.

These changes saw the full integration of the camouflage uniforms that had been entering service since 1981, and also began to phase out some of the specialized uniforms that had been in service since 1969 or even earlier.  Service and Parade uniforms also saw slight changes, but one of the more significant changes was the greater use of shirtsleeve uniforms for garrison duty.

Even though the 1989 regulations had only just been adopted, by late 1990 several new uniforms were seen in the service of the VDV and in certain units in Moscow.  The VDV was seen wearing a new pattern of camouflage uniform that would later be known as the 'Schofield' or VSR pattern, while the units in Moscow had begun wearing a new enlisted service uniform.  The collapse of the Soviet Union would delay the official adoption of the uniforms until 1994.

Select the branch of service that you wish to learn more about below.  I should mention that Naval Infantry uniforms are listed in the Naval section.  The state security section will cover agencies that did not fall under the Ministry of Defense (such as the KGB, MVD, Border Guards, and even the occasional Militsia uniform).  Specialized field gear will be added in the near future.