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202314 minPGdoc-short

Golub

202314 minPGdoc-short

A mother attends her son Lieutenant Vitaly Golub's graduation from the Rokossovsky DVOKU military school, unaware it may be their final meeting.

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Alexandra Popova

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A mother attends her son Lieutenant Vitaly Golub's graduation from the Rokossovsky DVOKU military school, unaware it may be their final meeting.

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Alexandra Popovadirector

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Lieutenant Vitaly Golub stands at the Rokossovsky DVOKU military school, ready to graduate. His mother arrives to celebrate this milestone. They share a moment filled with pride and hope, unaware that it may be their final meeting. The film captures their interaction during this significant day, set against the backdrop of military tradition and the uncertainty of the future. The 14-minute documentary presents a personal story within a broader societal context.

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