20th of December (20-e dekabrya)

20th of December (a direct translation of original title 20-e dekabrya) is a Soviet 1982 (filmed 1981) historical TV mini series directed by Grigori Nikulin. The story is set in December 1917, soon after the Russian revolution. Soviet power has to struggle against numerous enemies. On December 20, 1917 All-Russian Extraordinary Commission for Combating Conter-Revolution and Sabotage, shortly Vcheka (Vserossiyskaya chrezvychaynaya komissiya) or Cheka is founded. It is lead by Felix Dzerzhinsky.
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= Revolvers =
== Nagant M1895 ==
Both revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries widely use Nagant M1895 revolvers. All Nagants are of anachronistic post-1930 version.
= Pistols =
== Mauser C96 ==
Mauser C96 pistols are popular among Bolsheviks and Socialists-Revolutionaries (SRs).
== Mauser C96 "Flatside " ==
Anatoliy Zheleznyak (Yuri Kamornyj) carries a Mauser C96 "Flatside " pistol.
== Mauser C96 M1920 "Rework" Model ==
One of Chekists (Viktor Terekhov) is armed with a version of C96 that appears to be an M1920 "Rework" Model.
== Luger P08 ==
A Luger P08 is a personal handgun of Felix Dzerzhinsky (Mikhail Kozakov). Also a Luger is seen in hands of a female robber (Tatyana Tkach), a member of Count Eboli's gang (she is also seen with a CZ 27, see below).
== FN Model 1922 ==
Anachronistic FN Model 1922 is one of the handguns of Boris Savinkov (Vladimir Golovin).
== CZ 27 ==
Anachronistic CZ 27 pistol is another Savinkov's handgun. The abovementioned female robber (Tatyana Tkach) is seen with a CZ 27 that later switches to a Luger.
= Rifles =
== Mosin Nagant M1891 ==
Original Mosin Nagant M1891 rifles are used by Red Guards.
== Mosin Nagant M1891/30 ==
Mosin Nagant M1891/30 rifles, standing for original M91s, are also used by revolutionary soldiers and Red Guards.
== Mosin Nagant M1891/30 Sniper Rifle ==
In one scene an SR fighter uses an anchronistic version of M91/30, fitted with VP or PE sniper scope.
== Mosin Nagant M1938 Carbine ==
Several Red Guards are armed with anachronistic Mosin Nagant M1938 Carbines.
= Machine Guns =
== Maxim M1910 ==
Maxim M1910 machine guns are used by Red Guards. A Maxim is also seen in criminals' den.
= Trivia =
==76.2 mm divisional gun model 1902==
The 76.2 mm divisional gun model 1902.
= Footage =
== Mosin Nagant M1891 ==
Mosin Nagant M1891 rifles are seen in footage of Russian revolution.
== Arisaka Type 30 ==
Arisaka Type 30 rifles are seen in documentary footage of Russian revolution. A large number of Arisaka Type 30 and Type 38 was purchased by Russian Empire from Japan in 1915-1917.
== Maxim M1910 ==
Maxim M1910 machine guns are seen in documentary footage of Russian revolution.
== Vickers Mk.I ==
A British Army Vickers Mk.I machine gun on AA mounting is seen in documentary footage of Great War.
thumb|none|400px|Vickers gun with ribbed water jacket - .303 British
== Vickers 2-pounder "Pom-Pom" ==
Vickers 2-pounder "Pom-Pom" autocannons on static mounts are seen in documentary footage of Russian revolution. 2-pounder "Pom-Pom" autocannons were purchased by Russian Army and Navy during the Great War and used on ships, armoured cars and static AA mountings.
== Armoured Cars ==
== Artillery ==
Category:Television
Category:Mini-Series
Category:Adventure Movie
Category:Soviet Produced