Soviet scientists

&nbsp Several scientists who worked for the Soviet Union's military. They are for the most part timid, and are usually used to develop various medicines and weapons.

History
In the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, various scientists were moved to a Colombian peninsula to work on developing weapons for a Soviet missile base.

During Operation Snake Eater, various scientists were forced to work at the Granin Research Facility in Tselinoyarsk, with several who attempt to escape either being imprisoned if caught, or killed via a trap. They were also forced to work for Groznyj Grad to create various weapons. These scientists were presumably killed when The Boss destroyed both Graniny Gorki and Groznyj Grad with the remaining Davy Crockett.

Post-Snake Eater
During Detente, the various scientists were abandoned at the San Hieronymo Peninsula, with many of them ceasing to do their research and having their medical supplies dwindling due to the supply transportations being cut.

During the San Hieronymo Takeover, various scientists were working for Gene's Army to maintain the culture fluid of the Perfect Soldier, Null. In addition, female scientists worked within the Hospital area to tend to soldiers wounds, as their medical stock was resupplied. However, some of the Soviet scientists were recruited into Big Boss's resistance to help stop Gene.

Behind the scenes
If the player tries to wear the Scientist disguise while facing a Soviet scientist, they will see through the disguise and if left conscious long enough will raise an alert, thus requiring the player to knock them out with either the handkerchief or the cigarette narcosis gun.

In Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops, the Soviet Scientists (of both genders) can be recruited by the player. They mostly carry Pentazemin, Rations, and Medical Kits, and sometimes also carry thermal goggles. In addition, with the female scientists, they sometimes carry the Mk22. There are three character models for each gender. In addition, due to the recruitment factor, scientists will not be suspicious if the player acts as them unless they do suspicious actions such as rolling, crawling, bumping into them, or aiming a weapon.

The Soviet scientists have the cyrillic letters мч on their white coats as well as on their ID badges.