Anomalous USSR

It's circa 1989 in an alternate reality. The USSR has collapsed, and regions and republics are declaring independence. Some regions are uniting into legions, for example, the Lipetsk Legion, a union of the Lipetsk, Tula, and Voronezh regions, is controlled by the Oskol group. An anomalous rift occurs, creating the so-called "YADRO" anomaly, which emits strong radioactive and psionic radiation capable of zombifying people. It is worshiped by a certain group called "Granica," a half-human, half-zombie group. Everyone here wears protective suits, the most popular of which is the RMK 23 exoskeleton, or Ogonyok exoskeleton for short. It offers high protection against bullets, radiation, psionic radiation, and other influences. There are also many other suits available for sale. There are plenty of weapons here, from NATO weapons, from M16s to Soviet AKs, and other weapons. There are several factions in the zone. Here are a few of them: Oskolok, a group protecting against anomalies, mutants, and other dangers, opposes the destruction of the "CORE" because it yields many useful artifacts. Zarya, a group primarily made up of newcomers and bandits; their relationship with the Core is unknown. Border, a half-zombie, half-human group, defends the Core. Kremneva, a group protecting against the Zone, advocates for the destruction of the Core. The Zone is also full of small factions of bandits, newcomers, stalkers, and so on. There are also military organizations, mercenaries, scientists, and liquidators. There are plenty of artifacts here. Please indicate your name, age, and group membership in the Zone, if participating, nickname, and equipment. There are merchants in the Zone who sell suits, weapons, ammunition, consumables, etc. The Zone has its own trades: traders, artifact collectors, etc.