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202063 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Russia Ukraine Cold War

Kostya Pitersky

202063 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Constantine Masaleva, a veteran of the first Chechen War, shares his experiences with the 'Mad Company' and the challenges of PTSD and reintegration into civilian life.

Russia Ukraine Cold War

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Constantine Masaleva, a veteran of the first Chechen War, shares his experiences with the 'Mad Company' and the challenges of PTSD and reintegration into civilian life.

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Constantine Masaleva, a key figure in the first Chechen War, recounts his experiences as a member of the 'Mad Company.' The documentary presents the brutal realities of combat and the lasting effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It addresses the relationship between Russian soldiers and their homeland, marked by patriotism and the often difficult reintegration into civilian life. Masaleva's narrative illustrates the challenges faced by veterans seeking peace and acceptance after war.

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