Transitional briefs

On the three major periods of Soviet underwear. I'm not joking. Read about them here. Before you get to those three periods you'll find an earlier phase of proletarian hygiene:

In the 1920s, Soviet magazines touted a "regime of cleanliness" for the proletariat. "Underwear," explains [Dr Olga] Gurova, "was a compulsory part of that regime." A goal was established: everyone should have at least two sets, and should change sets at least once every 7-10 days.