Lifchik

Lifchik (лифчик) - russian for "bra". The first chestrig made by the Soviet Union. Heavily influenced by the Chicom chestrig, it has 2 different patterns.

1st pattern
A common sight during the later stages of the Soviet war in Afghanistan. The 1st pattern Lifchik is essentially a Soviet made Chicom chestrig, noticeable differences include:
 * Padded shoulder straps.
 * Button and Velcro pouch fasteners.
 * D-ring strap adjustment fasteners.
 * Flare holders between magazine and grenade pouches.

2nd pattern
An updated design that, contrary to popular belief, does not appear to have been used in the Soviet war in Afghanistan. Quite a common sight during the First Chechen war, the 2nd pattern Lifchik is very rarely seen in use outside war zones. Changes compared to the 1st pattern Lifchik include:
 * New pouch layout although carrying capacity remains the same.
 * Leather tab pouch fasteners.
 * New strap design, shoulder straps now attach to the waist strap in an 'H' design.
 * Extra straps added to the bottom to allow for attachment of a VOG pouch belt.