The Russians left in 89, the taliban was formed in 92. Where exactly did the talies give the ruskies hell?
"While it is true that the Talib foot soldiers are young Afghans who studied in religious schools in Pakistan during the Soviet war, the higher officials of the Taliban are made up of former communist government officials and puppets controlled by Saudia Arabia and Pakistan."
I generalized too much but I do believe many are underestimating these madmen.