the russians also carrried in thier space craft survival kit the 9x18 cal. makarov pistol for close protection....by the way, a good book on russian aircrew survival equipment is (MIG PILOT SURVIVAL) russian aircrew survival equipment and instruction...the book is written by MR. ALAN WISE....the book covers all types of survial kits used in russian jet aircraft and space craft....a neat book....vince g. 11b inf...