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198959 minGdocumentary

Earthquake

198959 minGdocumentary

More than 25,000 lives were lost in the catastrophic earthquake that struck Armenia on December 7, 1988.

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Vladlen Troshkin

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More than 25,000 lives were lost in the catastrophic earthquake that struck Armenia on December 7, 1988.

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Vladlen Troshkin

Vladlen Troshkindirector

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On December 7, 1988, the city of Spitak in Armenia was devastated by a powerful earthquake. The disaster resulted in the loss of more than 25,000 lives and left countless others injured and homeless. Director Vladlen Troshkin captures the immediate aftermath of the tragedy, focusing on the efforts of rescue teams and the struggles of survivors in the days following the quake. The film provides a stark portrayal of the destruction and the human response to an overwhelming crisis.

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