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Soviet Standard GOST 7396 C 1 (6 A or 16 A /250 V Ungrounded)

For more details on this topic, see GOST 7396#Group C.

This Soviet plug, still widely used in modern Russia, has pin dimensions and spacing equal to the Europlug, but lacks the insulation sleeves. Unlike the Europlug, it is rated 6 A. It has a round body like the French CEE 7/5 or flat body with a round base like CEE 7/17. The round base has no notches. The pins are parallel and do not converge. The body is made of fire resistant thermoset plastic. The corresponding 6 A socket accepts the Europlug, but not others as the 4.5 holes are too small to accept the 4.8 mm pins of CEE 7/4, CEE 7/5 or CEE 7/7 plugs. Until 1970s very similar plugs and sockets were used in almost all European countries.

There were also moulded rubber plugs available for devices up to 16 A similar to CEE 7/17, but with a round base without any notches. They could be altered to fit a CEE 7/5 or CEE 7/4 socket by cutting notches with a sharp knife.

  • Soviet grip plug, 6 A 250 V AC, thermoset plastic

  • Soviet round plug, 6 A 250 V AC, thermoset plastic, half height

  • Moulded rubber soviet plugs cut with knife in attempt to be similar to CEE 7/16 (left) and CEE 7/17 (right). Originally the plugs had a round base.

  • Soviet shaver power cord. The plug is similar to CEE7/16, but has different configuration. Thermoplastic plug is rated 6 A and 250 V.

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