VIDEO: Red-star Soviet tanks appear in the heart of Budapest

Anyone who passed by Heroes’ Square over the weekend must have been surprised to see red flags strung from the lampposts and red-star Soviet tanks marching near the square. Yes, another film production has transported Budapest back to the communist era.

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This event could be of particular interest to enthusiasts of old Soviet tanks. Despite their age, the military equipment on display was in excellent condition. The display included T-54/55 Soviet tanks, at least one T-72A, a KUB air defence system, a BTR-60 armoured personnel carrier and some Ural and ZISz-150 / ZIL-164 trucks towing a BUK anti-aircraft missile. A Topol ballistic missile was also part of the arsenal behind the erected pavilion, according to portfolio.hu.

The exact origins of the red-star Soviet tanks and other combat vehicles are unknown; however, companies in the US and Hungary stock dozens of military and replica vehicles specifically for filmmakers.

Watch the video of the combat vehicles, made by a Hungarian blogger:

Red-star Soviet tanks in Budapest – VIDEO:

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