Does anyone know how to read Russian?

[Panzermeister Dave]

I was wondering if anyone could help me. I am building a WW2 Russian airplane for a customer. The model has some decals of Russian slogans, and he wants to know what they say. Here is a photo of the decal sheet. Thanks for any help. Have a great weekend guys!

 

[Billski]

I cannot help you, Dave as I am no reader of Russian.
Why did I get chosen to answer this new thread?

 

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[Black Adder]

These slogans were somewhat common on Russian weapons during the Second World War. Most of them were political in nature, recognizing fundraising efforts from collective farms or factories to pay for the weapons, with tanks and aircraft usually being photographed. I can't help with the actual translations, either, but "3a" means "For," with the words following being things like "victory" or "the Motherland!" Sometimes they'll reference historical figures, princes or heroes from Russia's past. Further complicating the issue is script in other languages, like Estonian.

Someone might come along to help, or you can use Mike's link above. Won't hurt to try!

 

[TommyCarioca]

I work in Russia frequently- have a translator at my disposal.
Stand by for full translation
Tommy

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[Panzermeister Dave]

I work in Russia frequently- have a translator at my disposal.
Stand by for full translation
Tommy

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Thank you sir!

 

[Panzermeister Dave]

These slogans were somewhat common on Russian weapons during the Second World War. Most of them were political in nature, recognizing fundraising efforts from collective farms or factories to pay for the weapons, with tanks and aircraft usually being photographed. I can't help with the actual translations, either, but "3a" means "For," with the words following being things like "victory" or "the Motherland!" Sometimes they'll reference historical figures, princes or heroes from Russia's past. Further complicating the issue is script in other languages, like Estonian.

Someone might come along to help, or you can use Mike's link above. Won't hurt to try!

Thank you for the advice. I looked in my T-34 tank guide. This book is is targeted for modelers. Lot's of photos and drawings of slogans on tanks, but I could not find a match. Thankfully, @TommyCarioca is can help.

 

[SammieM]

“For Fighting Friend” on the top. And I believe the other stuff is two names Tanyu Makarovu and Veru Belik. Dorms mean much to me. Hope that helps.
The vertical says Mstim. Might mean some kind of team.

 

[Space_Cadet]

I know Russian.

 

[Panzermeister Dave]

“For Fighting Friend” on the top. And I believe the other stuff is two names Tanyu Makarovu and Veru Belik. Dorms mean much to me. Hope that helps.
The vertical says Mstim. Might mean some kind of team.

Thank you sir!

 

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[HiPowerRon]

No, but I love Russian literature!

 

[Dominic]

I studied Russian when the USSR was still around. About the only sentence I remember is: I don't know where my briefcase is. I suppose that was useful during the Soviet era.

 

[TiffanyGT]

I hope I can help. There is written "Мстим за боевых подруг Таню Макарову и Веру Белик" [Mstim za bojevyh podrug Tanyu Makarovu i Veru Belik] (It could be translated as following: We will take our revenge for fighting/militant girls Tanya Makarova and Vera Belik!) I probably don't use the sentence right in English, but I believe you got the point. You may think like Soviet people say "You killed our 'fighting girls' Tanya Makarova and Vera Belik, and we will take our revenge".

And who were Tanya Makarova and Vera Belik? Let me explain. Tanya Makarova was a flight commander and she frequently flew with flight navigator and lieutenant Vera Belik, They would fly in a PO-2 and the last time they were in an operation in Poland in 1944, their PO-2 got shot down by Germans after successfully ending a bombing mission. Both were posthumously awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union in 1945.

(Krasnodar, Russian Federation)

 

[Neilzebub]

I'd nearly forgotten, there was an all women fighter squadron during WWII. Fascinating story:

Meet the Night Witches: The female pilots who struck fear into Nazi troops

The main goal of the 588th was to disorient and sleep deprive the enemy, and it became clear they were successful.

taskandpurpose.com

 

[Panzermeister Dave]

I studied Russian when the USSR was still around. About the only sentence I remember is: I don't know where my briefcase is. I suppose that was useful during the Soviet era.

I am glad that I was not taking a drink of my coffee, cause I would have spewed it all over my laptop! Oh s*** that was funny!

 

[Panzermeister Dave]

I hope I can help. There is written "Мстим за боевых подруг Таню Макарову и Веру Белик" [Mstim za bojevyh podrug Tanyu Makarovu i Veru Belik] (It could be translated as following: We will take our revenge for fighting/militant girls Tanya Makarova and Vera Belik!) I probably don't use the sentence right in English, but I believe you got the point. You may think like Soviet people say "You killed our 'fighting girls' Tanya Makarova and Vera Belik, and we will take our revenge".

And who were Tanya Makarova and Vera Belik? Let me explain. Tanya Makarova was a flight commander and she frequently flew with flight navigator and lieutenant Vera Belik, They would fly in a PO-2 and the last time they were in an operation in Poland in 1944, their PO-2 got shot down by Germans after successfully ending a bombing mission. Both were posthumously awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union in 1945.

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(Krasnodar, Russian Federation)

I hope I can help. There is written "Мстим за боевых подруг Таню Макарову и Веру Белик" [Mstim za bojevyh podrug Tanyu Makarovu i Veru Belik] (It could be translated as following: We will take our revenge for fighting/militant girls Tanya Makarova and Vera Belik!) I probably don't use the sentence right in English, but I believe you got the point. You may think like Soviet people say "You killed our 'fighting girls' Tanya Makarova and Vera Belik, and we will take our revenge".

And who were Tanya Makarova and Vera Belik? Let me explain. Tanya Makarova was a flight commander and she frequently flew with flight navigator and lieutenant Vera Belik, They would fly in a PO-2 and the last time they were in an operation in Poland in 1944, their PO-2 got shot down by Germans after successfully ending a bombing mission. Both were posthumously awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union in 1945.

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(Krasnodar, Russian Federation)

Thank you

I hope I can help. There is written "Мстим за боевых подруг Таню Макарову и Веру Белик" [Mstim za bojevyh podrug Tanyu Makarovu i Veru Belik] (It could be translated as following: We will take our revenge for fighting/militant girls Tanya Makarova and Vera Belik!) I probably don't use the sentence right in English, but I believe you got the point. You may think like Soviet people say "You killed our 'fighting girls' Tanya Makarova and Vera Belik, and we will take our revenge".

And who were Tanya Makarova and Vera Belik? Let me explain. Tanya Makarova was a flight commander and she frequently flew with flight navigator and lieutenant Vera Belik, They would fly in a PO-2 and the last time they were in an operation in Poland in 1944, their PO-2 got shot down by Germans after successfully ending a bombing mission. Both were posthumously awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union in 1945.

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(Krasnodar, Russian Federation)

Thank you ma'am! I learn something new every day. Have a great day!