You want stereotypes/cliches? Stores of vodka, and Russian bears(Bushy-browed bears, ftw) comes to mind at the moment. I was thinking of getting me a few bears for my neo-Sovs myself. Maybe make some baggage, or saddled riders for them as well. Look at Red Alert 2(and 3 especially if you want to go over the top in cheese-factor).
Also, I've heard TAG stuff's a little bit smaller than most. But you're better off getting a bit more feedback beyond my own before deciding on what to do.