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201452 min12+documentary

5.8/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Military Historical Events

Tsurtsula

201452 min12+documentary

5.8/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A military base established in 1986 near Arvai left behind a slate formation that remains visible on maps today.

Military Historical Events

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A military base established in 1986 near Arvai left behind a slate formation that remains visible on maps today.

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Alexey Telnovdirector

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Arvai, a small town near the Gobi Desert, was once the site of a Soviet military base in 1986. Tsurtsula captures remnants of this military presence, focusing on a nearby mountain where soldiers laid out a date using slate. This formation remains visible on maps today. The documentary combines visuals and commentary to reflect on the area's historical significance and the effects of military activity on the local environment.

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