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202330 minGdocumentary

One on One

202330 minGdocumentary

Russia's top athletes share personal insights into their lives, addressing challenges and motivations behind their dedication to sports.

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Soltan Sungatullin,

Vladimir Zaritovsky,

Ruslan Tarasov,

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Russia's top athletes share personal insights into their lives, addressing challenges and motivations behind their dedication to sports.

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Soltan Sungatullindirector

Vladimir Zaritovskydirector

Ruslan Tarasovdirector

Ilya Komarovdirector

Oleg Afonindirector

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Russia's elite athletes provide an intimate look at their lives, revealing the challenges they face both on and off the field. Through personal stories, they discuss the impact of physical limitations and the support of their families. The documentary explores the motivations behind their dedication to sports, shedding light on the pressures and expectations placed upon them by society and the Russian sports system. This candid portrayal offers insight into the complexities of athletic life in contemporary Russia.

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