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201813 minGdoc-short

Boys

201813 minGdoc-short

A veteran sports team, led by 80-year-old Yuri Vyacheslavovich Arkhangelsky, aims to improve their third-place finish in an upcoming tournament.

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A veteran sports team, led by 80-year-old Yuri Vyacheslavovich Arkhangelsky, aims to improve their third-place finish in an upcoming tournament.

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Denis Nerobeevdirector

Denis Nerobeevwriter

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Yuri Vyacheslavovich Arkhangelsky, a pensioner born in 1938, dedicates his life to training the Sphere volleyball team, composed of veteran players. He affectionately refers to them as "boys," treating them with care and understanding. As they prepare for a veteran sports tournament, the team faces the challenge of improving their previous standings, where they have never placed higher than third. Yuri Vyacheslavovich's leadership is put to the test as they strive for a better outcome.

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