Developed by NPP KIASS, it was adopted into service by MVD.

The rise in crime and an increase in attacks on police officers in the early 1990s led to the development of specialized body armor that could be worn for long periods of time.

In 1992, Kora-1M body armor began to be supplied to GAI units.

[1] The vest continued to be improved and came in several different variants, with new versions adopted as late as 2007.

The body armor consists of two modules (chest with groin protection and back) with protective elements (soft multi-layer screens made of ballistic fabric, sewn into waterproof covers).