Soviet Red Army Infantryman in green uniform WWII – Custom Printed Brick Block Figure

English Name & Translation

• English Translation: WWII Soviet Red Army Infantryman

• Faction / Military Branch: Soviet Red Army (Raboče-krest’yanskaya Krasnaya armiya)

• Historical Era: World War II / The Great Patriotic War (1941–1945)

Character Identification, Description, and Historical Background

Character Identification This custom building block figure represents a standard World War II Soviet Red Army Infantryman. As the backbone of the Soviet military during the Eastern Front campaigns, this figure is equipped with the quintessential uniform and frontline combat webbing issued to millions of Soviet soldiers.

Detailed Character Description (This highly detailed figure utilizes precision printing to faithfully recreate the iconic and rugged field gear worn by Soviet riflemen during the Second World War.)

• Headgear & Facial Features: The figure wears the iconic olive-green SSh-40 steel helmet, prominently emblazoned with a large printed Red Star featuring a gold border. The face print depicts a resolute and battle-hardened soldier with distinct cheek lines and a confident smirk.

• Torso (Uniform & Tactical Gear): He is dressed in the standard-issue olive-drab Gymnastyorka (pullover tunic). Over the tunic, the figure features printed canvas Y-strap suspenders and a brown combat belt. The belt is heavily loaded with Mosin-Nagant ammunition pouches, designed to hold 5-round stripper clips. Tucked directly into the front of the belt and harness are two prominently printed RGD-33 stick grenades, featuring olive-green warheads and grey handles, ready for immediate close-quarters use.

• Arms: The sleeves feature printed insignia, indicating rank or specific unit affiliation within the Soviet command structure.

• Legs & Footwear: The leg blocks continue the olive-green uniform trousers, which are tucked into tall, polished black leather marching boots (Sapogi), completing the classic Eastern Front silhouette.

Historical Background The Soviet Red Army bore the brunt of the land war in Europe during World War II. The uniform depicted on this figure perfectly encapsulates the standard infantryman of the era. The SSh-40 helmet was introduced in 1940 and became the primary headgear for Soviet troops, offering better ballistic protection than earlier models. The prominent red star was often painted on helmets for identification and morale, though it was sometimes omitted for camouflage.

The standard weapon for these soldiers was the Mosin-Nagant M91/30 bolt-action rifle, which corresponds directly with the multiple brown leather ammunition pouches printed on the figure’s waist. The RGD-33 grenades tucked into the belt were complex but highly effective fragmentation grenades used extensively during the defense of Stalingrad and the subsequent push towards Berlin. Finally, the tall black sapogi (jackboots) were standard issue early in the war; while severe shortages later forced many soldiers to wear ankle boots with puttees, the tall boots remained a coveted and iconic piece of Red Army equipment.