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198712 minGdoc-short

Tractors

198712 minGdoc-short

In the Soviet Union, tractors symbolize the harmony of labor and agriculture, embodying both human effort and mechanized efficiency.

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Igor Aleynikov,

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In the Soviet Union, tractors symbolize the harmony of labor and agriculture, embodying both human effort and mechanized efficiency.

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Igor Aleynikov

Igor Aleynikovdirector

Gleb Aleynikov

Gleb Aleynikovdirector

Synopsis

One of the most impressive symbols of a happy Soviet life, peaceful labour and rich harvest. Being mystified to the highest degree, the film acquires traits of a mystical animal, a human being and just a machine.

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