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198930 minPGdocumentary

The Outcome

198930 minPGdocumentary

In the final days of Soviet troops in Afghanistan, economic challenges and consequences of the military campaign unfold in the region.

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Khovenko Sergei

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In the final days of Soviet troops in Afghanistan, economic challenges and consequences of the military campaign unfold in the region.

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Khovenko Sergeidirector

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These are last days of the Soviet troops' stay in Afghanistan. What's next? About the economic difficulties after the war is over, the results of the military company.

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