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201965 minPG-13documentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Choice

201965 minPG-13documentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

During the collapse of the Soviet Union, Admiral Mykola Zhybarev led a ship's demarche that influenced the division of the Black Sea Fleet.

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During the collapse of the Soviet Union, Admiral Mykola Zhybarev led a ship's demarche that influenced the division of the Black Sea Fleet.

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Admiral Mykola Zhybarev stood at the helm of a significant moment in Ukrainian history during the collapse of the Soviet Union. He led a ship's demarche that influenced the division of the Black Sea Fleet. In 2014, amid the Crimean crisis, Zhybarev and his youngest son chose to remain loyal to Ukraine, while his eldest son aligned with Russia, joining the Russian Navy. This documentary examines Zhybarev's choices and the impact on his family during a turbulent period.

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