ZhZL-74

ZhZL-74 (romanized from ЖЗЛ-74) is a Soviet body armour meant to protect the wearer against blade weapons.

Designed in the 70's for protection against knives. Made out of the same green fabric as most Soviet body armour, the protective layer itself is rather interesting, as it is a scale mail like titanium armour. The ZhZL-74 has seen a lot of use by the MVD, mostly in riot control operations. There is some photographic evidence of use in the Soviet war in Afghanistan as well.