I am a Soviet soldier in Afghanistan news year's day 1980. What is my social background like and what motivates me to be in the Army? What will my tour be like? How will i compare with my counterpart on new years day 1989?

by Ciscoblue113
Georgy_K_Zhukov

I've written about the Soviet experience in Afghanistan several times, so this, this, and this will likely be of interest for you.