[ansel12]

I do believe the many reports that Russian military forces are still using that method, and being publically proud of the sledgehammer murder/execution reinforce that the old methods are still routine in Russia.

[higgmeister]

Not a chance.   Russians are proud macho men that love to live up to the Russian Bear image and love their country against the world.   Gayness is persona non grata in Russia.

[Krosan]

Ansel12,

We now have the French donating their wheeled tanks. We'll find out if these things actually work in a real battle:

These might work ...