“More than a few of their engineering achievements are not to be scoffed at. “
That 100+MPH torpedo of theirs is pretty darned clever, and, AFAIK has no countermeasure other than stealth.
“Soviet junk” myth is one of the most blatant liberal lies. The reasons behind it are obvious.
In reality their equipment is as capable if implemented properly. Probably more capable in terms of total warfare.