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202280 minGdocumentary

Asmaral

202280 minGdocumentary

Tanks drove through the field of a Moscow stadium in October 1993, marking a turbulent period for the now-defunct football club Asmaral.

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Nikola Prorokov

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Tanks drove through the field of a Moscow stadium in October 1993, marking a turbulent period for the now-defunct football club Asmaral.

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Nikola Prorokovdirector

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Moscow's Asmaral football club, once located near the White House, faced a dramatic end during the tumultuous early 1990s. Coached by the renowned Soviet strategist Beskov, the team featured players like Sergei Semak and Yuri Gavrilov. After just two seasons in the Top League, Asmaral vanished, leaving behind no stadium, films, or memorabilia. Nikola Prorokov's film recounts this brief yet vivid chapter in Russian sports history, reflecting the volatility of a time when fortunes could change overnight.

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