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201755 minGdocumentary

Adaptive Sports

Old Man

201755 minGdocumentary

Nikolay Kozlov trains street boys at the sambo school "Uralmash" to become athletes and develop strong-willed character.

Adaptive Sports

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Marina Chuvaylova

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Nikolay Kozlov trains street boys at the sambo school "Uralmash" to become athletes and develop strong-willed character.

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Marina Chuvaylovadirector

Marina Chuvaylovawriter

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Nikolay Kozlov leads the sambo school "Uralmash" in Russia. He trains young boys from the streets, molding them into disciplined athletes. Kozlov emphasizes character development alongside sportsmanship. Under his guidance, these boys learn values such as strength and determination. The film runs for 55 minutes and focuses on Kozlov's methods and the impact he has on his students' lives.

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