1 00:00:39,375 --> 00:00:42,500 P, we need to talk about your departure. 2 00:00:46,667 --> 00:00:51,166 Before crossing the border you must delete all messages. 3 00:00:51,333 --> 00:00:53,708 Yes. 4 00:00:54,959 --> 00:00:59,875 Think about how to overcome the frontier with films. 5 00:01:07,542 --> 00:01:09,500 Stay calm. 6 00:01:17,834 --> 00:01:22,667 You have a return ticket. They will think you will only stay 7 days. 7 00:01:24,792 --> 00:01:27,834 Have faith in yourself. 8 00:01:33,041 --> 00:01:37,959 I think what you did it will leave a nice mark. 9 00:01:56,083 --> 00:01:58,208 TWO AND A HALF YEARS BEFORE 10 00:02:07,583 --> 00:02:10,959 A bright sun surrounded by sky 11 00:02:11,125 --> 00:02:14,917 This is what the child imagined 12 00:02:15,083 --> 00:02:18,500 He drew it on a piece of paper 13 00:02:18,667 --> 00:02:21,667 And he wrote in a corner: 14 00:02:21,834 --> 00:02:25,375 May there always be sunshine 15 00:02:25,500 --> 00:02:28,500 May there always be heaven 16 00:02:30,708 --> 00:02:33,166 Hello. This is me. 17 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:39,959 At that moment I didn't know how many problems I would have caused it to myself. 18 00:02:51,708 --> 00:02:56,417 - Good morning. - Paša, it's not a good time. 19 00:02:56,542 --> 00:03:02,500 I am the events coordinator of the Karabaš comprehensive institute n. 1. 20 00:03:03,500 --> 00:03:04,834 First things first... 21 00:03:06,125 --> 00:03:10,291 I also take care of school videos. 22 00:03:10,458 --> 00:03:15,625 Together with some students, I film the most important events of the school. 23 00:03:17,667 --> 00:03:20,708 Our school it is the largest in the city, 24 00:03:20,875 --> 00:03:24,166 of a really small municipality. 25 00:03:24,333 --> 00:03:27,291 There are only 10,000 inhabitants. 26 00:03:29,708 --> 00:03:34,250 It is located in Russia, deep inside of the Ural mountain region. 27 00:03:42,375 --> 00:03:45,291 It is an industrial city. 28 00:03:45,458 --> 00:03:49,333 Here is life revolves around the copper smelter. 29 00:03:49,500 --> 00:03:55,333 We are known internationally precisely for this system. 30 00:03:55,500 --> 00:04:00,166 People come from everywhere to see the city 31 00:04:00,333 --> 00:04:05,250 nicknamed by UNESCO "the most toxic place in the world." 32 00:04:05,417 --> 00:04:10,625 The most polluted city in the Urals, where life expectancy is 38 years. 33 00:04:10,792 --> 00:04:15,208 The situation is post-apocalyptic. Everywhere you can smell gas. 34 00:04:15,375 --> 00:04:19,583 The most depressing place I've ever been. The air... damn, it stinks. 35 00:04:19,750 --> 00:04:24,083 The mortality rate is high due to tumors, lung diseases 36 00:04:24,250 --> 00:04:26,792 and other pathologies. Wow. 37 00:04:26,959 --> 00:04:30,250 Welcome to Karabash. 38 00:04:31,208 --> 00:04:35,458 This is how the world see my hometown. 39 00:04:35,583 --> 00:04:39,959 But actually here We're not doing that badly. 40 00:04:41,083 --> 00:04:44,959 As school events coordinator 41 00:04:45,125 --> 00:04:49,625 I make sure there's always something that the children await with trepidation. 42 00:04:52,375 --> 00:04:55,041 There's cake for everyone. 43 00:05:01,041 --> 00:05:05,834 What I like about my job it's being present for my students. 44 00:05:12,917 --> 00:05:16,875 Help them open their minds, to express themselves. 45 00:05:17,041 --> 00:05:21,708 And give it a place where they can only be children. 46 00:05:22,583 --> 00:05:27,208 Even if it's far from great But I do my best on the guitar 47 00:05:28,792 --> 00:05:33,417 Although sometimes I make mistakes. I hope the children forgive me 48 00:05:33,542 --> 00:05:38,917 for not bringing a battery for the filming of their music video. 49 00:05:45,333 --> 00:05:50,333 Having graduated from this school, I am very fond of this place. 50 00:05:51,500 --> 00:05:56,083 And I hope people like me too. 51 00:05:57,166 --> 00:06:00,375 - Do you want some cabbage soup? - No thank you. 52 00:06:00,500 --> 00:06:02,500 Your cabbage soup isn't that great. 53 00:06:02,667 --> 00:06:06,917 The best soup they make it at the "Sushi-Pizza" restaurant. 54 00:06:07,083 --> 00:06:10,125 Leave now! You and your sushi pizza. 55 00:06:17,333 --> 00:06:22,792 But I also have my ways to win over people. 56 00:06:24,667 --> 00:06:28,208 Good morning. I would like some flowers. 57 00:06:36,166 --> 00:06:38,917 Hi, I brought something. 58 00:06:41,750 --> 00:06:43,959 A gift? I knew it! 59 00:06:44,125 --> 00:06:47,417 I brought you some flowers. Happy birthday, mom. 60 00:06:47,542 --> 00:06:53,041 This is my mother. I love them very much, even though I never told him. 61 00:06:53,208 --> 00:06:57,000 I let the flowers speak for me. 62 00:06:57,166 --> 00:07:00,417 - Are you filming? - Yes. 63 00:07:11,000 --> 00:07:15,208 Starting February 2022 64 00:07:15,375 --> 00:07:19,041 my work has begun to change drastically. 65 00:07:22,959 --> 00:07:25,875 Pervyj Kanal newscast, main channel. 66 00:07:26,041 --> 00:07:30,041 According to Putin, Russia would initiate a special military operation. 67 00:07:30,208 --> 00:07:32,875 With approval of the Council of the Russian Federation 68 00:07:33,041 --> 00:07:37,208 and in accordance with the ratified agreement dated 22 February 2022 69 00:07:37,375 --> 00:07:40,417 in the name of friendship and mutual help 70 00:07:40,542 --> 00:07:45,500 with the Donetsk People's Republic and the Lugansk People's Republic 71 00:07:45,625 --> 00:07:49,959 I decided to undertake a special military operation. 72 00:08:40,417 --> 00:08:45,583 NEW FEDERAL RULE: PATRIOTIC EDUCATION 73 00:08:51,333 --> 00:08:53,959 Ready? 74 00:08:54,708 --> 00:08:59,708 Are there special orders? I really don't understand what's happening. 75 00:08:59,875 --> 00:09:06,041 We have to do acting patriotic songs and speeches to children, 76 00:09:06,208 --> 00:09:08,917 filming them. 77 00:09:09,083 --> 00:09:13,333 We also have to film them while they act poems about our victory. 78 00:09:13,500 --> 00:09:18,500 - Are we out of our minds? - It's a decision from above. 79 00:09:18,667 --> 00:09:21,125 Cabbage. But how do we do it? 80 00:09:21,291 --> 00:09:24,417 - I have no idea. - Agree. 81 00:09:24,542 --> 00:09:28,500 Fuck! It hurts. Okay, see you. 82 00:09:31,041 --> 00:09:32,875 Fuck. 83 00:09:33,792 --> 00:09:36,667 Bring the flag. 84 00:09:46,792 --> 00:09:52,875 We will introduce a patriotic program in support of the war. 85 00:09:54,208 --> 00:09:58,500 Lessons, songs, morning exercises... 86 00:09:58,625 --> 00:10:03,000 They ordered me to film all the events... 87 00:10:05,250 --> 00:10:08,458 Place the flag. 88 00:10:08,583 --> 00:10:18,333 to certify that the school complies with government orders. 89 00:10:21,041 --> 00:10:25,417 If soldiers ran from a place to another, I ran from one classroom to another 90 00:10:25,542 --> 00:10:28,458 recording scheduled lessons. 91 00:10:30,708 --> 00:10:35,667 There was so much to do that I couldn't handle it on my own. 92 00:10:36,834 --> 00:10:42,667 Ukrainian state politics it is controlled by radicals, nationalists... 93 00:10:43,750 --> 00:10:49,166 and neo-Nazis. All of this that unites us has been under attack. 94 00:10:50,083 --> 00:10:56,125 In February 2022 I took part to a special operation for the demo... 95 00:10:57,917 --> 00:11:00,000 Demilitarization. 96 00:11:00,875 --> 00:11:06,458 Demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine within... 97 00:11:06,583 --> 00:11:10,625 - Let's do it again. - Do I have to start over? 98 00:11:10,792 --> 00:11:15,333 No, just the last words, starting from "I took part.".. 99 00:11:15,500 --> 00:11:21,542 In February 2022 I took part to a special operation for demil... 100 00:11:21,708 --> 00:11:24,000 Just say "denazification." 101 00:11:24,166 --> 00:11:29,291 Some teachers found it difficult the words of the new study program. 102 00:11:31,125 --> 00:11:33,792 Others, like Abdulmanov, 103 00:11:33,959 --> 00:11:37,208 they taught with passion, truly believing it. 104 00:11:37,375 --> 00:11:41,166 The next point is the economy. 105 00:11:41,333 --> 00:11:45,000 The economic component of hybrid warfare. 106 00:11:45,166 --> 00:11:48,417 These are the sanctions against our country. 107 00:11:48,542 --> 00:11:51,417 First of all, you already know 108 00:11:51,542 --> 00:11:58,417 which is Europe, and not Russia, to be more affected by the sanctions. 109 00:11:58,542 --> 00:12:03,041 Without energy, or rather without our gas, oil and so on. 110 00:12:03,208 --> 00:12:07,917 In France you need more than 150 euros 111 00:12:08,083 --> 00:12:13,500 to fill up with petrol. 112 00:12:14,708 --> 00:12:17,542 Then the French they will become knights, 113 00:12:17,708 --> 00:12:20,708 they will have to travel on horseback, as well as the rest of Europe. 114 00:12:20,875 --> 00:12:24,291 Europe and many other countries 115 00:12:24,458 --> 00:12:27,834 they do not have of local agricultural products. 116 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:31,250 That is to say, they have no grain, oils and so on. 117 00:12:31,417 --> 00:12:36,500 Well, in France they are used to eating oysters and frogs. 118 00:12:36,667 --> 00:12:40,500 They will hold out for a while, but what will happen the others, like England? 119 00:12:40,625 --> 00:12:43,834 Let's remember that England is a small island. 120 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:48,083 They killed each other during the Second World War. 121 00:12:48,250 --> 00:12:53,208 In the USA, there are demonstrations in support of Russia. 122 00:12:53,375 --> 00:12:58,333 Like I said, we could destroy Ukraine in a few days. 123 00:13:02,959 --> 00:13:04,375 Thank you. 124 00:13:04,500 --> 00:13:10,625 We were not prepared for this limitation of our freedom to teach. 125 00:13:12,542 --> 00:13:16,583 The hours I dedicated to the children 126 00:13:16,750 --> 00:13:23,458 became necessary to upload videos on some obscure government database. 127 00:13:35,291 --> 00:13:40,500 Here is my house, a two-room apartment in the city center. 128 00:13:41,500 --> 00:13:45,041 I have 427 books. 129 00:13:45,208 --> 00:13:47,917 All carefully arranged in chromatic order. 130 00:13:48,750 --> 00:13:50,750 A domestic parrot. 131 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:54,750 A dog named Nebraska. 132 00:13:54,917 --> 00:13:57,250 And so many memories... 133 00:13:58,500 --> 00:14:01,750 MANDATORY LEARNING OBJECTIVES LET'S PREPARE FOR THE EXAM 134 00:14:08,417 --> 00:14:13,333 When I was a young student, I knew I was different from the others, 135 00:14:13,500 --> 00:14:16,542 although I didn't understand why. 136 00:14:18,625 --> 00:14:23,125 Maybe that's why I was always alone. 137 00:14:26,250 --> 00:14:30,166 I was alone at home. 138 00:14:31,041 --> 00:14:34,834 When I was 9 years old my father drowned in a lake, 139 00:14:35,000 --> 00:14:40,291 leaving my mother to raise me and my brothers alone. 140 00:14:42,208 --> 00:14:47,708 Here, at school, I built my little family. 141 00:14:56,208 --> 00:15:00,959 What I tried to create in my office it's simple. 142 00:15:02,125 --> 00:15:07,291 It's exactly the place I wanted when I was a student. 143 00:15:56,166 --> 00:15:57,834 PAŠA'S CLASSROOM 144 00:15:59,708 --> 00:16:03,166 This office it is a pillar of democracy 145 00:16:03,333 --> 00:16:07,250 in this world that is so undemocratic. 146 00:16:07,417 --> 00:16:11,000 In fact I basically never close it. 147 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:16,208 And even when I close it, it can open with virtually any key. 148 00:16:16,375 --> 00:16:19,166 Come on, film the flag. 149 00:16:21,458 --> 00:16:24,166 PROTEST FLAG RUSSIAN DEMOCRATIC 150 00:16:36,417 --> 00:16:38,500 No, it won't fall. 151 00:16:38,667 --> 00:16:42,959 Evgenia Vladimirovna will tell you something which she is forced to say. 152 00:16:43,125 --> 00:16:46,959 Was she forced? If so, blink twice. 153 00:16:47,125 --> 00:16:53,166 - We must save Evgenia Vladimirovna. - I have to fix the color balance. 154 00:16:53,333 --> 00:16:56,959 We all have to help the others and our army 155 00:16:57,125 --> 00:17:02,208 demonstrating understanding, support and a conscious attitude. 156 00:17:04,458 --> 00:17:08,792 Every day they were added new compulsory lessons. 157 00:17:08,959 --> 00:17:14,458 It seemed to me that we teachers we were forced to fight in the war. 158 00:17:15,500 --> 00:17:20,083 How many of you have already heard of the Crimean Spring? Yes, Alexander? 159 00:17:20,250 --> 00:17:24,583 - Crimea was annexed by Russia. - Crimea joined Russia, and then? 160 00:17:25,500 --> 00:17:31,083 He left Russia... He left Ukraine and joined Russia. 161 00:17:31,250 --> 00:17:34,375 How smart you are, you always know everything. 162 00:17:34,500 --> 00:17:37,208 Because the people of Crimea did he want to join Russia? 163 00:17:37,375 --> 00:17:41,542 Because the Ukrainians didn't give them money for infrastructure, 164 00:17:41,708 --> 00:17:44,000 so they decided to join us. 165 00:17:44,166 --> 00:17:48,750 Who wears flower crowns say hello to the camera. 166 00:17:48,917 --> 00:17:51,375 And smile a nice smile. 167 00:18:12,542 --> 00:18:16,750 This extra work propaganda wears me out. 168 00:18:26,250 --> 00:18:30,750 Then I see a post from a Russian company that produces web content. 169 00:18:30,917 --> 00:18:36,750 "The special military operation has it impacted your work? Write to us." 170 00:18:37,667 --> 00:18:43,417 To my surprise, I found myself to send him a long email: 171 00:18:49,708 --> 00:18:55,041 "I think I'm a good candidate for your project." 172 00:18:56,625 --> 00:19:03,458 "I am a forced teacher to do the opposite of what I should do. 173 00:19:03,583 --> 00:19:06,708 Taking care of school videos 174 00:19:06,875 --> 00:19:10,583 I have already collected lots of interesting material." 175 00:19:11,417 --> 00:19:14,500 "I'm waiting for a response." 176 00:19:24,500 --> 00:19:28,625 Happy birthday! Happy birthday! 177 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:31,792 Happy birthday. 178 00:19:31,959 --> 00:19:37,417 The students who come to my office they become part of the family. 179 00:19:38,333 --> 00:19:41,667 Like these graduates from last year. 180 00:19:41,834 --> 00:19:44,667 But now I worry about them. 181 00:19:44,834 --> 00:19:48,542 One, two, three. Karabash! 182 00:19:49,959 --> 00:19:54,125 - I don't have time to study. - I too risk being rejected. 183 00:19:54,291 --> 00:19:57,500 If they fail you, you could end up dead in Ukraine. 184 00:19:59,291 --> 00:20:03,041 My sister is in first grade and they make her learn war poems. 185 00:20:03,208 --> 00:20:06,458 They make her learn too. I asked her why she studies them. 186 00:20:06,583 --> 00:20:09,375 She replied that they told her to support the army. 187 00:20:09,500 --> 00:20:13,959 - As if he knew what war was. - No, they don't have to know what it is. 188 00:20:15,000 --> 00:20:20,000 I got you a McDonald's shirt! It's branded, my gift for Nikita. 189 00:20:26,625 --> 00:20:29,542 A slow film that moves you 190 00:20:32,041 --> 00:20:34,667 Even if they all look the same 191 00:20:45,625 --> 00:20:47,875 Mom, do you know what's happening? 192 00:20:48,041 --> 00:20:52,083 I mean, What do they teach in high school? 193 00:20:52,250 --> 00:20:57,041 Special Military Operation Heroes! 194 00:20:57,208 --> 00:21:00,792 So what? There are boys at war. 195 00:21:00,959 --> 00:21:03,125 Young. 196 00:21:03,291 --> 00:21:06,625 It's natural for boys to go to war! 197 00:21:06,792 --> 00:21:10,500 - Nothing is natural. - You are different. 198 00:21:10,667 --> 00:21:16,333 Our country wants many things. There is no need to start wars like this. 199 00:21:16,500 --> 00:21:18,834 I understand you perfectly. 200 00:21:19,000 --> 00:21:23,708 An idiot decides to do it and the whole world is terrified of it. 201 00:21:23,875 --> 00:21:25,834 Idiot. 202 00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:31,375 It would have been better if he had stayed at his desk doing nothing! 203 00:21:31,500 --> 00:21:36,583 I'm sorry, but people love war. They want to shoot at each other. 204 00:21:36,750 --> 00:21:42,750 It's always been like this. And ours they participated in all wars. 205 00:21:42,917 --> 00:21:45,375 People love shooting at each other. 206 00:21:45,500 --> 00:21:49,291 Plug your brain in every now and then. It's good for you. 207 00:21:51,166 --> 00:21:54,500 Have some sweets, son. 208 00:22:09,291 --> 00:22:11,291 Very nice. 209 00:22:13,667 --> 00:22:18,708 At a certain point I get tired of having no one to talk to. 210 00:22:20,166 --> 00:22:23,125 Then I start talking to the camera. 211 00:22:36,250 --> 00:22:42,625 It's a very unpleasant feeling. 212 00:22:44,792 --> 00:22:49,542 It's like being in a room 213 00:22:49,708 --> 00:22:54,834 whose walls close in around you. 214 00:22:55,000 --> 00:22:58,750 You're out of breath. 215 00:23:00,375 --> 00:23:06,750 And you are aware that you can't do anything about it, 216 00:23:06,917 --> 00:23:11,583 because you get trapped in the system. 217 00:23:16,208 --> 00:23:22,125 I love my job, but I don't want to be a pawn of the regime. 218 00:23:50,250 --> 00:23:55,959 At the end of the year, I'm resigning from the role of event coordinator. 219 00:24:00,208 --> 00:24:03,708 I will accept the repercussions that there will be. 220 00:24:06,291 --> 00:24:10,041 Even a man like me it must have principles. 221 00:24:13,333 --> 00:24:18,792 I go to the administrative office to hand in the letter of resignation. 222 00:24:23,208 --> 00:24:26,750 I'll be out by June. 223 00:25:00,458 --> 00:25:04,917 Sometimes they ask me to film events outside of school. 224 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:09,959 Today I will film a pro-war march. 225 00:25:10,917 --> 00:25:14,458 For now I have to play along. 226 00:25:20,500 --> 00:25:24,375 Stand next to us. Right here. 227 00:25:27,583 --> 00:25:30,583 WE DO NOT ABANDON OUR PEOPLE 228 00:25:36,458 --> 00:25:41,708 Sometimes I feel a stranger in my own city. 229 00:25:41,875 --> 00:25:45,959 Throughout the country, people echo the propaganda. 230 00:25:46,125 --> 00:25:51,000 If it is necessary to demolish Kiev and plant our flag on its ruins, 231 00:25:51,166 --> 00:25:53,041 then we will. 232 00:25:54,625 --> 00:25:57,625 Karabaš's procession returns in the national information war. 233 00:25:57,792 --> 00:26:02,208 This operation is an act of revenge. We attack precisely for revenge. 234 00:26:02,375 --> 00:26:05,667 It's a manifestation of our hatred, a completely inviolable hatred. 235 00:26:05,834 --> 00:26:08,375 We shouldn't kill them out of hate. 236 00:26:09,291 --> 00:26:13,458 We have to kill them out of love, love for our children. 237 00:26:13,583 --> 00:26:17,083 Mother Russia 238 00:26:17,250 --> 00:26:20,750 Our missiles they are ready for battle 239 00:26:20,917 --> 00:26:26,083 Trust us, mother, with the red flag 240 00:26:26,250 --> 00:26:29,375 No to war! No to war! 241 00:26:29,500 --> 00:26:33,792 Of course there were protests against the war in the larger cities. 242 00:26:35,583 --> 00:26:39,166 Enough war! No to war! 243 00:26:39,333 --> 00:26:44,875 Press and journalists, step aside. 244 00:26:45,041 --> 00:26:48,667 I would like to be as brave as they are. 245 00:26:50,041 --> 00:26:53,291 But I'm not. 246 00:26:53,458 --> 00:26:58,083 And this applies to this entire city. 247 00:27:06,875 --> 00:27:11,125 - Is there anyone against the war? - No, we don't know anyone. 248 00:27:11,291 --> 00:27:15,417 In our circle no one thinks like that. 249 00:27:15,542 --> 00:27:19,458 We don't dare oppose it either. 250 00:27:29,750 --> 00:27:36,417 After the parade, I see how the city he used my footage. 251 00:27:37,959 --> 00:27:43,166 A multimedia exhibition at the municipal library. 252 00:27:47,375 --> 00:27:52,125 I look children in the eyes who observe my work. 253 00:27:57,208 --> 00:28:01,333 I'm giving them propaganda. 254 00:28:08,959 --> 00:28:15,458 Having a universal remote control with me, I could turn that stuff off. 255 00:28:34,291 --> 00:28:39,500 I started suddenly to receive strange messages. 256 00:28:40,959 --> 00:28:45,625 The Instagram post I responded to has borne fruit. 257 00:28:45,792 --> 00:28:47,792 And now... 258 00:28:49,792 --> 00:28:54,917 "Dear Paša, I come from Europe and I work in documentary cinema." 259 00:28:55,083 --> 00:28:59,417 "A Russian friend of mine gave me your contact." 260 00:28:59,542 --> 00:29:02,166 “I would like to discuss your idea 261 00:29:02,333 --> 00:29:06,667 to make a film that shows the impact of the war on the Russian school." 262 00:29:10,792 --> 00:29:17,667 By sending the pitch, I knew that in Russia I couldn't tell that story. 263 00:29:18,625 --> 00:29:22,792 But here they were offering themselves to help me from abroad. 264 00:29:24,500 --> 00:29:27,917 I stayed all night to think about his proposal 265 00:29:28,083 --> 00:29:31,291 to help me show my material to the world. 266 00:29:39,834 --> 00:29:41,834 Let's do it. 267 00:29:45,667 --> 00:29:50,000 My job is already film everything that happens at school. 268 00:29:50,166 --> 00:29:53,041 So it's the perfect cover. 269 00:29:54,208 --> 00:29:59,583 Why quit me? It's the perfect way to make a movie. 270 00:29:59,750 --> 00:30:04,041 I go to the administrative office and I withdraw my resignation. 271 00:30:20,583 --> 00:30:24,250 Now I'm not alone the school videomaker, 272 00:30:24,417 --> 00:30:28,166 but a director. 273 00:30:28,333 --> 00:30:33,333 And I will use my camera to film the abyss into which we are sinking. 274 00:30:35,583 --> 00:30:38,875 Where to start? 275 00:30:44,792 --> 00:30:47,041 Attention! 276 00:30:47,208 --> 00:30:49,208 Bring the flag. 277 00:30:54,917 --> 00:31:01,375 The obligatory anthem ceremony is supervised by Pavel Abdulmanov, 278 00:31:02,959 --> 00:31:06,208 which it represents the governing party in our institute. 279 00:31:08,875 --> 00:31:11,417 This is interesting. 280 00:31:13,291 --> 00:31:15,625 Why do you teach history? 281 00:31:17,458 --> 00:31:24,125 I think the history of Russia is one of the most important sciences. 282 00:31:24,291 --> 00:31:29,667 And I agree with the fact 283 00:31:29,834 --> 00:31:35,375 that the people who forget their own history 284 00:31:35,500 --> 00:31:38,500 they have no future. 285 00:31:40,083 --> 00:31:45,083 Which famous historical figures would you like to meet? 286 00:31:48,333 --> 00:31:51,792 I would say some Soviet officers 287 00:31:51,959 --> 00:31:54,959 of the Soviet era. 288 00:31:56,500 --> 00:31:59,125 Lavrentiy Pavlovich Beria. 289 00:31:59,959 --> 00:32:04,291 Lavrentiy Pavlovich Beria, head of Stalin's secret police 290 00:32:04,458 --> 00:32:07,291 and father of the gulag system. 291 00:32:07,458 --> 00:32:11,250 He liked it so much punish political prisoners 292 00:32:11,417 --> 00:32:15,458 which he often contributed himself to torture them during the purges. 293 00:32:15,583 --> 00:32:17,542 Abakumov, perhaps. 294 00:32:17,708 --> 00:32:21,708 Viktor Abakumov, Stalin's spy hunter. 295 00:32:21,875 --> 00:32:27,250 Famous for killing enemy spies, who however were not spies. 296 00:32:28,792 --> 00:32:33,625 Definitely Pavel Sudoplatov. 297 00:32:33,792 --> 00:32:40,041 Pavel Sudoplatov. Known for creative ways with which he eliminated Stalin's enemies, 298 00:32:40,208 --> 00:32:44,000 how to use an ice ax blow to kill Leon Trotsky. 299 00:32:44,166 --> 00:32:48,000 Or a bomb hidden in a box of chocolates, 300 00:32:48,166 --> 00:32:52,959 delivered to an important militant for Ukrainian independence. 301 00:32:53,125 --> 00:32:58,375 - Why them? - I think they had interesting jobs. 302 00:32:58,500 --> 00:33:02,542 How will your students remember you? 303 00:33:02,708 --> 00:33:05,959 Like a funny guy, I hope. 304 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:22,125 It is essential to eliminate dissenting voices 305 00:33:22,291 --> 00:33:25,959 so as to avoid the political division of our country. 306 00:33:26,125 --> 00:33:29,333 Loving your country is a duty. 307 00:33:29,500 --> 00:33:31,959 It's like loving your mother. 308 00:33:32,125 --> 00:33:35,500 You only love her because she is your mother. 309 00:33:35,625 --> 00:33:39,542 You love your homeland just because it's your homeland. 310 00:33:40,542 --> 00:33:48,250 If you were born in this country and you don't believe that we are doing the right thing, 311 00:33:48,417 --> 00:33:55,583 then go away. Go to a country that you think does the right things. 312 00:33:56,291 --> 00:34:01,875 If you live in your country without loving it you're just a parasite. Go away. 313 00:34:32,500 --> 00:34:37,875 I understand Abdulmanov, from a certain point of view. 314 00:34:40,250 --> 00:34:43,375 They brainwashed him. 315 00:34:43,500 --> 00:34:46,125 He is convinced he is right. 316 00:34:46,291 --> 00:34:48,750 But on the other hand I worry 317 00:34:52,208 --> 00:34:55,375 for the children who have to listen to it. 318 00:34:55,500 --> 00:35:03,708 They haven't learned yet how to lead your life. 319 00:35:03,875 --> 00:35:07,667 They can't take it yet such decisions. 320 00:35:09,667 --> 00:35:14,875 Maybe I love Russia much more than don't be supporters of the regime. 321 00:35:18,208 --> 00:35:23,834 I love when you can open 322 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:28,041 the balcony door, throwing it open, 323 00:35:28,208 --> 00:35:30,917 to let in fresh air. 324 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:36,375 I love it when it gets so cold, 325 00:35:36,500 --> 00:35:39,959 almost -45 degrees, 326 00:35:40,125 --> 00:35:47,208 and you can't help but move running from side to side 327 00:35:47,375 --> 00:35:51,792 with a very red face and the frozen moustache. 328 00:35:51,959 --> 00:35:55,917 I love autumn. 329 00:35:57,041 --> 00:36:00,000 I love everything. 330 00:36:03,834 --> 00:36:06,542 The people. 331 00:36:06,708 --> 00:36:12,125 Love your country it doesn't mean raising a flag. 332 00:36:12,291 --> 00:36:18,208 It doesn't even mean singing the anthem. 333 00:36:19,792 --> 00:36:23,667 Nor is it about propaganda of love for one's country. 334 00:36:23,834 --> 00:36:30,250 Love your country means to say "We have a problem." 335 00:37:00,041 --> 00:37:02,583 What's going around? 336 00:37:04,417 --> 00:37:06,667 - A movie. - For whom? 337 00:37:06,834 --> 00:37:08,708 The BBC. 338 00:37:10,667 --> 00:37:13,542 Ah, then you film too. 339 00:37:20,834 --> 00:37:25,750 It's not just my current students to face new challenges. 340 00:37:29,500 --> 00:37:34,500 Many of my former students they are old enough to do military service. 341 00:37:34,667 --> 00:37:37,291 It's a long-standing tradition, 342 00:37:37,458 --> 00:37:41,792 but now it takes on implications much more worrying. 343 00:37:43,959 --> 00:37:49,792 This is Vanya. Even if he graduated He's been coming to see me for a long time. 344 00:37:49,959 --> 00:37:52,959 As soon as he arrived they were dwarfs 345 00:37:53,125 --> 00:37:56,875 who ran and stumbled over my knees, 346 00:37:57,041 --> 00:38:02,333 now they are taller than me, elegantly dressed for the diploma. I'm in shock. 347 00:38:02,500 --> 00:38:04,500 Why does time pass so quickly? 348 00:38:09,625 --> 00:38:15,625 Vanya now works at the liquor store and has a lot of time to think about the future. 349 00:38:15,792 --> 00:38:21,708 Maybe I'll move to Chelyabinsk. I still don't know what to do with my life. 350 00:38:21,875 --> 00:38:26,208 - Do you have any contacts there? - No, and who the hell needs me? 351 00:38:27,583 --> 00:38:31,542 The important thing is not to enlist into the army out of desperation. 352 00:38:31,708 --> 00:38:34,834 - I wanted to do it. - Yes? Still now or no longer? 353 00:38:35,000 --> 00:38:38,083 I wanted to sign a contract. 354 00:38:43,375 --> 00:38:46,458 You must support the proposal of the Ministry of Defense 355 00:38:46,583 --> 00:38:51,875 and the General Staff to organize partial militarization in Russia. 356 00:38:52,041 --> 00:38:55,542 It was signed the decree for partial mobilization. 357 00:38:57,792 --> 00:39:01,792 In a moment, everything was about to change again. 358 00:39:05,542 --> 00:39:07,750 Don't climb behind them. 359 00:39:07,917 --> 00:39:13,041 In the entire country, eligible men were called into service. 360 00:39:16,542 --> 00:39:22,041 Every man lives with constant fear to be sent to war. 361 00:39:23,959 --> 00:39:26,792 Maybe it was inevitable 362 00:39:26,959 --> 00:39:32,125 than the cruelty of war she would make her way into my office. 363 00:39:33,917 --> 00:39:38,875 At first I thought like my mother. 364 00:39:39,041 --> 00:39:43,750 I cared little about the war as long as he didn't touch me up close. 365 00:39:43,917 --> 00:39:49,250 This is Masha. Always present in my office over the years. 366 00:39:58,041 --> 00:40:03,583 - I want to go to medical school. - You still have to be admitted. 367 00:40:03,750 --> 00:40:07,291 - What if I don't come in? - Damn it. 368 00:40:07,458 --> 00:40:11,667 Masha! When you stopped to believe in Santa Claus? 369 00:40:11,834 --> 00:40:16,125 - I still believe it. - And what did you ask him? 370 00:40:16,291 --> 00:40:18,000 To be happy. 371 00:40:19,208 --> 00:40:23,250 My brother is on a military base in some city of Russia 372 00:40:23,417 --> 00:40:27,458 waiting to be sent back to Ukraine. 373 00:40:27,583 --> 00:40:32,917 He was in Ukraine for 10 days and then he was sent back to base. 374 00:40:33,083 --> 00:40:35,917 Some men remain there for two, three weeks. 375 00:40:36,083 --> 00:40:39,250 - Was he drafted? - Yes. 376 00:40:39,417 --> 00:40:43,917 - He's obliged. - How much do they pay him? 377 00:40:44,083 --> 00:40:48,208 He earned around 1200 euros in a month. 378 00:40:49,375 --> 00:40:51,708 They have some really scary rifles. 379 00:40:51,875 --> 00:40:55,125 - Are they broken? - No, yours work. 380 00:40:55,291 --> 00:41:00,500 It has four grenades on one side 381 00:41:00,667 --> 00:41:02,917 and four on the other. 382 00:41:05,458 --> 00:41:10,083 As hard as it was to see Masha's brother go to war, 383 00:41:10,250 --> 00:41:16,000 it wasn't much better to see my students be called to arms. 384 00:41:35,792 --> 00:41:40,041 What did you think just got drafted? 385 00:41:40,208 --> 00:41:43,542 Let this farewell party it would have cost me dearly. 386 00:41:43,708 --> 00:41:49,041 - Do you really want to join the army? - I was recruited. They called me. 387 00:41:49,208 --> 00:41:52,500 Which troops would you like to join? 388 00:41:52,625 --> 00:41:57,625 Putin's. I would like to work in the Kremlin. 389 00:41:59,875 --> 00:42:03,166 - Do you have to shave your hair? - Do you want to cut my hair? 390 00:42:03,333 --> 00:42:08,667 I think Vanya should shave. Let's cut little Vanya's hair. 391 00:42:08,834 --> 00:42:13,500 - Make room for everyone. - Yes, he has a lot of hair. 392 00:42:13,625 --> 00:42:17,041 - Yes, he still has some. - Let's do a second round. 393 00:42:21,667 --> 00:42:26,291 Do you know what this hairstyle is called? Landing strip. For pilots. 394 00:42:26,458 --> 00:42:29,542 The battery ran out. Put it to charge. 395 00:42:29,708 --> 00:42:33,750 - Say "Ivan." One two three. - Ivan! 396 00:42:33,917 --> 00:42:38,041 - Say "Army." One two three. - Army! 397 00:42:44,542 --> 00:42:49,750 - Paša, put the camera away and come. - Let me do something. 398 00:42:54,917 --> 00:42:57,625 Have you decided to enlist? 399 00:42:57,792 --> 00:43:02,208 - They called me. - Why didn't you warn me? 400 00:43:02,375 --> 00:43:07,750 It all happened so fast that I didn't understand what was happening. 401 00:43:07,917 --> 00:43:10,500 Ah, we need to charge it more. 402 00:43:10,625 --> 00:43:13,458 So let's upload it. 403 00:43:30,166 --> 00:43:36,250 In my office I've seen so many friendships blossom. 404 00:43:37,917 --> 00:43:40,542 But it's all so fragile. 405 00:43:47,917 --> 00:43:53,166 - What a son he raised. - Man, I want to cry. 406 00:43:55,000 --> 00:43:57,083 Vanya! 407 00:44:01,792 --> 00:44:04,500 Fuck, I'm crying. 408 00:44:05,500 --> 00:44:09,083 Damn it, Vanya. 409 00:44:09,250 --> 00:44:14,250 You know, Vanya, you are my friend, a brother. 410 00:44:14,417 --> 00:44:18,375 You understand? Not of blood, but on a spiritual level, understand? 411 00:44:18,500 --> 00:44:25,291 If you were a stupid, bad, I would have let you go. I love you. 412 00:44:25,458 --> 00:44:30,375 I see the real you. I'm serious. 413 00:44:32,542 --> 00:44:36,458 And now you're leaving for a year... What shit. 414 00:44:59,500 --> 00:45:02,792 I haven't slept since Vanya's farewell party. 415 00:45:02,959 --> 00:45:06,875 I got too anxious. 416 00:45:12,625 --> 00:45:16,458 Seeing my students get dragged in this war 417 00:45:16,583 --> 00:45:21,792 he provoked me the uncontrollable urge to attack. 418 00:45:21,917 --> 00:45:24,291 Z - VICTORY FOR OUR TEAM 419 00:45:26,208 --> 00:45:32,208 So I acted while setting the audio for the usual anthem ceremony. 420 00:45:39,625 --> 00:45:44,166 I played the US anthem sung by Lady Gaga. 421 00:45:44,333 --> 00:45:47,875 Which act Could I have done more as a traitor? 422 00:46:06,708 --> 00:46:08,959 Paša, take it off immediately. 423 00:46:09,125 --> 00:46:12,083 - Why? - Do you want to go to prison? 424 00:46:12,250 --> 00:46:16,041 - You have many enemies in this school. - So what? 425 00:46:19,750 --> 00:46:24,000 President Vladimir Putin signed a law 426 00:46:24,166 --> 00:46:28,041 which carries a life sentence for crimes against the State. 427 00:46:28,208 --> 00:46:32,750 We have to crack down the activities of foreign secret services 428 00:46:32,917 --> 00:46:35,625 and identify traitors, spies and saboteurs. 429 00:46:35,792 --> 00:46:41,834 In April 2023, the State enacted new laws regarding "treason." 430 00:46:42,834 --> 00:46:44,875 25 years of imprisonment. 431 00:46:45,041 --> 00:46:51,208 This is the journalist's verdict and activist Vladimir Kara-Murza. 432 00:46:51,375 --> 00:46:53,500 He was found guilty of treason, 433 00:46:53,625 --> 00:46:58,333 of defaming the army and promoting "an undesirable organization." 434 00:46:58,500 --> 00:47:02,000 We talk about "traitors to the motherland." 435 00:47:02,166 --> 00:47:07,792 Imagine it. You are a citizen of your country 436 00:47:07,959 --> 00:47:12,458 and then there is a person who betrays this nation. 437 00:47:12,583 --> 00:47:15,250 A real bastard. 438 00:47:16,959 --> 00:47:22,125 I always go around the city with the camera and people are used to it. 439 00:47:23,291 --> 00:47:26,708 At first I felt safe and it was even interesting. 440 00:47:26,875 --> 00:47:29,667 It was like a game. 441 00:47:29,834 --> 00:47:31,625 But then... 442 00:47:33,125 --> 00:47:40,125 It got harder as it got done the increasingly tense political situation. 443 00:47:40,291 --> 00:47:46,041 People are starting to notice the presence of the camera. 444 00:47:49,750 --> 00:47:55,583 They worry a lot. They start whispering. 445 00:47:57,500 --> 00:47:59,708 It's as if... 446 00:48:00,834 --> 00:48:03,750 in a second, all the trust is gone. 447 00:48:06,500 --> 00:48:09,417 Sit down, please. 448 00:48:13,875 --> 00:48:17,875 True or false: an effective way to fight today's war 449 00:48:18,041 --> 00:48:21,291 is to use foreign agents. 450 00:48:21,458 --> 00:48:22,750 Real. 451 00:48:22,917 --> 00:48:28,792 The enemy seeks to recruit people from local communities 452 00:48:28,959 --> 00:48:33,125 to spread propaganda, using hybrid warfare methods. 453 00:48:33,291 --> 00:48:36,125 Right, it's true. 454 00:48:37,834 --> 00:48:42,250 We need to support each other. 455 00:48:42,417 --> 00:48:48,625 Because they can defeat us only from the inside, 456 00:48:48,792 --> 00:48:51,875 dividing our country, our company. 457 00:48:52,041 --> 00:48:58,333 So it's important stay united and support each other. 458 00:49:01,667 --> 00:49:07,125 Lessons like this they were inconceivable when I was studying. 459 00:49:08,417 --> 00:49:10,834 This school in those days it was an open environment 460 00:49:11,000 --> 00:49:15,166 which allowed students like me to be free. 461 00:49:15,333 --> 00:49:20,667 But since last year There's just no freedom here. 462 00:49:29,291 --> 00:49:33,250 And starting today, it became official. 463 00:49:39,917 --> 00:49:44,208 Dear teachers, pupils and visitors! 464 00:49:44,375 --> 00:49:49,291 We are here to assist to an event of historic significance. 465 00:49:49,458 --> 00:49:54,417 Russian President Vladimir Putin he supported the idea 466 00:49:54,542 --> 00:49:58,625 to create a national youth organization. 467 00:49:58,792 --> 00:50:01,125 For the first time in Russian history 468 00:50:01,291 --> 00:50:06,250 a President will head the council of a youth organization. 469 00:50:06,417 --> 00:50:12,125 I greet everyone present at the premiere youth organization meeting. 470 00:50:12,291 --> 00:50:18,417 Here in Moscow there are bright kids and creatives from all over the country. 471 00:50:18,542 --> 00:50:22,417 And guys too coming from our new regions. 472 00:50:26,375 --> 00:50:29,000 Putin announced this new organization 473 00:50:29,166 --> 00:50:33,250 on the occasion of the centenary of the Pioneers' Organization. 474 00:50:34,542 --> 00:50:36,834 During the Soviet era, 475 00:50:37,000 --> 00:50:41,834 pioneers trained young people to fight in the name of Communism. 476 00:50:42,000 --> 00:50:47,583 Putin is bringing it back to life this propaganda organization. 477 00:50:49,250 --> 00:50:52,500 But not in the name of Communism. 478 00:50:52,625 --> 00:50:58,417 No, this movement she is loyal only to him and his goals. 479 00:51:00,375 --> 00:51:02,792 - Patriots! - Our motto! 480 00:51:02,959 --> 00:51:07,083 Always ahead, we are the Patriot team! 481 00:51:07,250 --> 00:51:10,500 We are courageous, fast and ready to do anything to win. 482 00:51:11,792 --> 00:51:14,500 Once again, guys, be careful. 483 00:51:21,125 --> 00:51:27,000 Sit over there. Move the chairs and sit in pairs. 484 00:51:27,166 --> 00:51:30,542 - Did I wear my hat correctly? - Yes. 485 00:51:30,708 --> 00:51:35,500 Putin's youth organization imposes new types of propaganda lessons. 486 00:51:35,667 --> 00:51:38,875 Now they are no longer there only jokes prepared for teachers. 487 00:51:39,041 --> 00:51:42,917 Now the students too they read from scripts. 488 00:51:44,834 --> 00:51:50,250 Guys, hide the scripts under the desk, please. 489 00:51:51,542 --> 00:51:55,792 Quote another of the most heroic Soviet cities. 490 00:51:55,959 --> 00:51:58,458 - Kiev! - Which? 491 00:51:58,583 --> 00:52:01,583 - Kiev. - Correct. 492 00:52:03,708 --> 00:52:07,792 Who wants to tell me something more about it? Jura. 493 00:52:07,959 --> 00:52:13,250 Kiev was one of the cities to fight during the Great Patriotic War. 494 00:52:13,417 --> 00:52:18,500 On June 6, 1941, 495 00:52:18,667 --> 00:52:24,500 given the danger of an attack by German fascist troops, 496 00:52:24,667 --> 00:52:28,625 our military headquarters was established in Kiev. 497 00:52:28,792 --> 00:52:34,750 Thus began the 72-day defense of the Ukrainian capital, 498 00:52:34,917 --> 00:52:38,750 which lasted until 19 September 1941. 499 00:52:38,917 --> 00:52:43,375 - The city received first prize... - Look at the teacher, not me. 500 00:52:43,500 --> 00:52:46,500 The city received its first prize... 501 00:52:50,166 --> 00:52:53,500 What do they want to teach us Putin's lessons? 502 00:52:53,625 --> 00:53:00,959 It is evident on Victory Day, the holiest of the year for the Russian state. 503 00:53:01,125 --> 00:53:08,500 We march displaying photos of relatives died during World War II. 504 00:53:08,667 --> 00:53:12,041 Let's start the ceremony of laying a wreath 505 00:53:12,208 --> 00:53:15,917 in honor of heroism of Soviet soldiers. 506 00:53:16,083 --> 00:53:23,667 A wreath is offered by Karabashmed', company specializing in copper. 507 00:53:25,542 --> 00:53:28,875 The message to the kids leaves no doubt: 508 00:53:29,041 --> 00:53:35,959 "Maybe one day someone will exhibit your portraits during this parade." 509 00:53:40,625 --> 00:53:45,208 As during the Great Patriotic War, our people must unite 510 00:53:45,375 --> 00:53:47,625 in order to defeat the enemy. 511 00:53:47,792 --> 00:53:52,417 I'm very happy to see so many children and teenagers at the parade. 512 00:53:52,542 --> 00:53:56,667 You have my encouragement, patriots. 513 00:53:56,834 --> 00:54:02,834 You are the one who has to keep it high the flag of victory over evil. 514 00:54:06,333 --> 00:54:09,917 We live Come on, let's live 515 00:54:10,083 --> 00:54:14,291 We share with happiness And joyful moments together 516 00:54:14,458 --> 00:54:17,667 And every hour, every moment is to be cherished 517 00:54:17,834 --> 00:54:21,500 After all, our life Our life is like a song 518 00:54:49,708 --> 00:54:52,917 Ah, now I understand. 519 00:54:58,375 --> 00:55:01,708 Hello, Masha. How is it going? 520 00:55:01,875 --> 00:55:04,500 Is everything okay lately? 521 00:55:09,291 --> 00:55:12,417 Wait, I'll film you taking the photo. 522 00:55:12,542 --> 00:55:14,583 Your brother. 523 00:55:15,583 --> 00:55:20,875 - Will you show it to your mother? - Yes, they put it in class. 524 00:55:26,375 --> 00:55:30,708 Are you happy that the teachers did they hang your brother's photo? 525 00:55:30,875 --> 00:55:34,792 - I'm not happy that he's at war. - I understand. 526 00:55:36,834 --> 00:55:40,083 In the context of propaganda imposed by the state, 527 00:55:40,250 --> 00:55:47,083 pupils are asked to write letters to soldiers as verification. 528 00:55:48,125 --> 00:55:53,750 But sometimes we can hijack these tasks towards our ends. 529 00:55:53,917 --> 00:55:57,792 They can be a good way to vent repressed feelings. 530 00:55:57,959 --> 00:56:02,041 Masha, you showed your mother the letter you wrote to a soldier? 531 00:56:02,208 --> 00:56:05,583 - He said he was sad. - What letter are you talking about? 532 00:56:05,750 --> 00:56:07,041 For a soldier. 533 00:56:07,208 --> 00:56:09,208 He said I describe things well. 534 00:56:09,375 --> 00:56:12,500 You wrote to any soldier or to your brother? 535 00:56:12,667 --> 00:56:15,041 I wrote to a soldier about my brother. 536 00:56:15,208 --> 00:56:18,583 "Dear soldier, I hope you are well dressed, fit and healthy. 537 00:56:18,750 --> 00:56:24,792 I understand that it's not easy for you either, nor for your family and friends. 538 00:56:24,959 --> 00:56:29,250 Do what you can to get home. Honestly, it's not easy for me either. 539 00:56:29,417 --> 00:56:34,500 My brother is at war at the moment and we are worried, we await news. 540 00:56:34,667 --> 00:56:38,583 February 3, 2023 he told us he was fine. 541 00:56:38,750 --> 00:56:42,333 He said he wasn't hungry and that he didn't lack them." 542 00:56:42,500 --> 00:56:47,166 That he missed us, I wanted to say. "I'm writing to tell you 543 00:56:47,333 --> 00:56:51,792 don't forget to call who cares about you." 544 00:56:59,625 --> 00:57:02,542 Come on Marc'! 545 00:57:10,458 --> 00:57:13,583 How long have we been marching in the corridors? 546 00:57:13,750 --> 00:57:17,500 Our new principal Is it Severus Snape? 547 00:57:17,625 --> 00:57:24,792 White snow, gray ice On the cracked earth 548 00:57:24,959 --> 00:57:32,333 Covered with an embroidered quilt The city extends along that bend 549 00:57:32,500 --> 00:57:39,917 And the clouds float in the sky Dispelling the celestial light 550 00:57:40,041 --> 00:57:42,750 Off to the next phase. 551 00:57:42,959 --> 00:57:45,083 Yes sir. 552 00:57:45,250 --> 00:57:48,750 Don't turn away. 553 00:57:49,750 --> 00:57:53,125 - You're walking too fast. - Rest. 554 00:57:53,291 --> 00:57:57,208 Marching steps. And Marc. 555 00:58:03,875 --> 00:58:07,834 14 sixth graders they have failing grades. 556 00:58:08,000 --> 00:58:10,291 And 34 seventh graders. 557 00:58:10,458 --> 00:58:13,500 133 votes missing. 558 00:58:13,667 --> 00:58:16,834 I think the teachers are inflating the votes. 559 00:58:17,000 --> 00:58:25,166 Pavel Abdulmanov, the performance of its class decreased by 7%. 560 00:58:26,625 --> 00:58:31,708 Returning to the failing grades, it is a very serious matter. 561 00:58:31,875 --> 00:58:36,625 It doesn't just happen in our school. There are many questions. 562 00:58:36,792 --> 00:58:43,625 We need to understand why this is happening and how we can act accordingly. 563 00:58:46,375 --> 00:58:48,291 COLLEAGUES TEACHERS 564 00:58:50,750 --> 00:58:54,125 Maybe the reason why they are bad it's all this bullshit. 565 00:58:54,291 --> 00:58:59,917 Prepare all patriotic lessons, all special courses. 566 00:59:00,083 --> 00:59:04,208 The new youth organizations that are imposed. 567 00:59:04,375 --> 00:59:09,041 It is true. How can we do it all at once? 568 00:59:09,208 --> 00:59:15,750 "Come on Russia, long live nuclear weapons", it's all we have left. 569 00:59:15,917 --> 00:59:20,250 What if we eliminated all these additional activities 570 00:59:20,417 --> 00:59:24,542 and we just concentrated about children's education? Let's try? 571 00:59:24,708 --> 00:59:29,083 - And how the hell do we do it? - They'd fire me! 572 00:59:29,250 --> 00:59:33,708 - I would also be fired as principal. - It has to come from above. 573 00:59:48,500 --> 00:59:53,041 It's like walking a tightrope. 574 00:59:56,834 --> 01:00:04,208 When you feel a pawn of propaganda 575 01:00:04,375 --> 01:00:08,500 and you feel like all this is wearing you down, 576 01:00:08,667 --> 01:00:12,834 a balance must be found 577 01:00:13,000 --> 01:00:16,250 and act. 578 01:00:19,417 --> 01:00:23,166 I get a stomach ache. 579 01:00:24,917 --> 01:00:28,959 Sometimes I make destructive decisions. 580 01:00:32,250 --> 01:00:37,250 But I can't see out of these windows anymore those Zs, those pro-war symbols. 581 01:00:38,333 --> 01:00:43,417 So I take them off and paste some X's in their place. 582 01:00:43,542 --> 01:00:47,750 I am a symbol in support of Ukrainian refugees. 583 01:00:52,917 --> 01:00:54,542 CHILDREN 584 01:01:02,083 --> 01:01:03,458 NO TO WAR 585 01:01:06,583 --> 01:01:11,417 No, Paša, don't do it. After all, we are all adults and vaccinated. 586 01:01:11,542 --> 01:01:13,708 Nobody is doing well. 587 01:01:13,875 --> 01:01:16,166 It's true, no one is doing well. 588 01:01:16,333 --> 01:01:19,500 Paša, you also have to listen to others. 589 01:01:19,667 --> 01:01:23,583 That's all, thanks, it was nice to listen to each other. 590 01:01:25,500 --> 01:01:28,542 Karabaš is a small town where everyone knows everyone. 591 01:01:28,708 --> 01:01:34,875 Rumors are starting to spread about it that I openly oppose the regime 592 01:01:35,041 --> 01:01:41,834 and in Russia you never know what risks this exposes you to. 593 01:01:46,625 --> 01:01:53,500 I'm going to the awards ceremony in the city with anxiety but also with hope. 594 01:01:58,750 --> 01:02:04,458 A prize will be awarded to the teacher most loved by our students. 595 01:02:05,500 --> 01:02:12,083 The prize is an apartment just built, right here in Karabaš. 596 01:02:12,208 --> 01:02:15,625 RECOGNITION AWARD AND AFFECTION FROM PEOPLE 597 01:02:16,917 --> 01:02:19,750 Good afternoon. Hello, dear guests. 598 01:02:19,917 --> 01:02:26,625 The prize is destined to a kind, understanding person. 599 01:02:27,625 --> 01:02:34,792 A person who creates a space where students feel comfortable. 600 01:02:34,959 --> 01:02:40,708 Let's start the awards ceremony "favorite teacher's." 601 01:02:46,583 --> 01:02:49,750 The winner It's Pavel Shaikovich Abdulmanov! 602 01:02:49,917 --> 01:02:54,583 The history and social sciences teacher of the Karabaš comprehensive school. 603 01:02:57,250 --> 01:03:03,333 Students and parents respect him for how kind he is, how he explains things, 604 01:03:03,500 --> 01:03:08,500 for his creative approach and for his understanding of pupils. 605 01:03:08,667 --> 01:03:12,208 "Abdulmanov teaches us to be intelligent." 606 01:03:16,291 --> 01:03:18,500 ABDULMANOV'S NEW APARTMENT 607 01:03:21,125 --> 01:03:26,125 I'm overwhelmed by emotions, even if my expression hides it. 608 01:03:26,291 --> 01:03:31,625 Sometimes I feel like the scapegoat. 609 01:03:31,792 --> 01:03:35,333 But in the end they really love me. 610 01:03:39,208 --> 01:03:43,041 As a teacher I feel more and more useless. 611 01:03:43,208 --> 01:03:46,917 Now is the time let the mercenaries teach. 612 01:03:47,875 --> 01:03:50,583 Don't film too much in here. 613 01:03:50,750 --> 01:03:54,500 Mercenaries of the Wagner Group, to be precise. 614 01:03:54,625 --> 01:03:57,125 Wagner. 615 01:03:58,750 --> 01:04:02,542 This mine is called Petal. 616 01:04:02,708 --> 01:04:05,500 It is thrown from airplanes. 617 01:04:05,625 --> 01:04:12,000 If it ends up in a field, an open space, it is impossible to see it. 618 01:04:12,166 --> 01:04:19,959 It's very difficult to see her in the bushes or anywhere else. 619 01:04:20,125 --> 01:04:23,792 If you see this type of mine, go around them. 620 01:04:23,959 --> 01:04:28,875 If you should see her somewhere, never go near it or touch it. 621 01:04:29,041 --> 01:04:32,583 There is a liquid inside which explodes instantly. 622 01:04:32,750 --> 01:04:36,750 It will make you jump the entire leg in one second. 623 01:04:39,125 --> 01:04:43,500 The most important thing: if you end up in the middle of a shootout, 624 01:04:43,667 --> 01:04:46,500 never tighten your helmet. 625 01:04:46,625 --> 01:04:50,166 He'll break your neck if they shoot you in the head. 626 01:05:05,875 --> 01:05:09,291 Stand a little closer. 627 01:05:12,041 --> 01:05:14,542 Done, thanks. 628 01:05:14,708 --> 01:05:18,375 Our programs they are full of military events. 629 01:05:18,500 --> 01:05:25,000 Marching sessions, shooting exercises, grenade throwing competitions. 630 01:05:31,125 --> 01:05:39,041 Second place for throwing of the grenade, category 15-16 years, 631 01:05:39,208 --> 01:05:41,792 goes to Bidal Gabitov. 632 01:05:41,959 --> 01:05:47,500 The first prize goes to Semyon Chujkin. 633 01:05:51,041 --> 01:05:56,917 We never looked as many teachers as now. 634 01:05:57,083 --> 01:06:04,542 You play a vital role for our young people. 635 01:06:04,708 --> 01:06:08,333 Commanders don't win wars. 636 01:06:08,500 --> 01:06:10,917 They are the teachers. 637 01:06:11,083 --> 01:06:16,667 These are small arms models dating back to the Great Patriotic War. 638 01:06:16,834 --> 01:06:20,542 And here is the last object on display, the Degtjarëv machine gun. 639 01:06:20,708 --> 01:06:26,000 It has the same cartridge as Mosin and the SVT. Contains 75 bullets. 640 01:07:19,542 --> 01:07:24,041 - Is everything okay at school? - No, nothing is right. 641 01:07:37,875 --> 01:07:40,417 Good morning! 642 01:07:40,542 --> 01:07:44,959 Happy birthday! Give me a hand with the flowers. 643 01:07:45,125 --> 01:07:49,583 I also have a gift for you. 644 01:07:49,750 --> 01:07:52,375 Well. 645 01:07:52,500 --> 01:07:56,333 Maybe I'll stop by your place tonight, the disco is open until 11pm. 646 01:07:56,500 --> 01:07:58,333 Forget it. 647 01:08:04,083 --> 01:08:10,250 Today's exercise will help students develop 648 01:08:10,417 --> 01:08:16,959 the necessary sense of duty for military service. 649 01:08:26,417 --> 01:08:30,959 My brother Kostya called crying for the losses they are suffering over there. 650 01:08:31,125 --> 01:08:34,125 Was he really crying? 651 01:08:34,291 --> 01:08:37,917 He sent an audio message on WhatsApp. 652 01:08:38,083 --> 01:08:43,291 He told everyone that he is alive and well. 653 01:08:43,458 --> 01:08:48,792 He also told of terrible losses, then his voice broke... 654 01:08:48,959 --> 01:08:53,333 - Can't you go back? - He wants it with all his strength. 655 01:08:53,500 --> 01:09:00,500 He has a way to officially withdraw from the war? 656 01:09:00,625 --> 01:09:04,500 I don't think so, they don't have leave or anything like that. 657 01:09:04,625 --> 01:09:07,750 - Is he under contract or enlisted? - Enlisted. 658 01:09:07,917 --> 01:09:12,583 He can't say "send me, I want to leave"? 659 01:09:12,750 --> 01:09:17,000 It doesn't work like that, no one will let him go. 660 01:09:17,166 --> 01:09:22,375 It's terrifying, I'm scared. 661 01:09:25,125 --> 01:09:26,208 I understand. 662 01:09:26,583 --> 01:09:30,208 We will all die, 663 01:09:30,291 --> 01:09:32,917 but remember one thing: 664 01:09:32,959 --> 01:09:38,208 Mother Russia will never forget us! 665 01:09:38,333 --> 01:09:42,834 They will bring flowers on our graves 666 01:09:42,959 --> 01:09:47,291 for centuries and centuries. 667 01:09:47,417 --> 01:09:52,625 Each soldier's name will be engraved 668 01:09:52,750 --> 01:09:56,083 on commemorative plaques. 669 01:09:56,208 --> 01:09:58,500 For us they will light eternal flames. 670 01:10:01,750 --> 01:10:07,750 This war has become the bloodiest in Europe since World War II. 671 01:10:08,792 --> 01:10:11,667 From the summer of 2024, 672 01:10:11,834 --> 01:10:17,417 Putin's strategy was to throw it away how many more soldiers on the Ukrainian front. 673 01:10:17,542 --> 01:10:25,041 Russia gained some territories, a few kilometers here and there, 674 01:10:25,208 --> 01:10:29,667 at the price of 1000 lives of soldiers per day. 675 01:10:32,208 --> 01:10:38,166 Yet in Karabash there is no shortage of conscripts. 676 01:10:38,333 --> 01:10:42,750 At school the students learned to love their homeland. 677 01:10:47,625 --> 01:10:50,083 It seems like yesterday 678 01:10:50,250 --> 01:10:54,458 that I filmed Nikita receiving a McDonald's t-shirt as a gift. 679 01:10:56,125 --> 01:11:01,500 Nikita! What can I tell you, you're opening a new chapter in your life. 680 01:11:01,625 --> 01:11:06,291 You are becoming a man. 681 01:11:06,458 --> 01:11:12,458 I wish you strength, happiness and health, which are the most important things. 682 01:11:12,583 --> 01:11:19,708 If you ever have problems, your friends they will always be here for you. Health. 683 01:11:27,291 --> 01:11:32,625 Pull the trigger, take a stand, the correct one, and fire four times. 684 01:11:40,166 --> 01:11:44,500 "See you in a year." "See you when you get back." 685 01:11:45,500 --> 01:11:50,500 But some guys they will never return home. 686 01:11:57,792 --> 01:12:02,125 Artjom was a friend of mine and a classmate of mine. 687 01:12:02,291 --> 01:12:06,208 It's one of many to have lost their lives in the war 688 01:12:06,375 --> 01:12:10,333 and whose death it was covered up by the state. 689 01:12:10,500 --> 01:12:17,792 The number of victims of the war it is information that the regime hides. 690 01:12:19,500 --> 01:12:23,917 Filming funerals of Russian soldiers is too risky. 691 01:12:24,083 --> 01:12:30,875 But I think it's important, so I recorded at least the audio. 692 01:12:32,667 --> 01:12:36,542 AUDIO RECORDING OF KARABAŠ CEMETERY, MAY 2024 693 01:12:42,458 --> 01:12:45,375 Attention, please. 694 01:12:45,500 --> 01:12:52,583 On April 30, the Russian citizen Artyom Vladimirovich Volkov has passed away. 695 01:12:56,542 --> 01:13:02,792 During the liberation of Artyomovsk, part of the Donetsk People's Republic. 696 01:13:05,792 --> 01:13:07,625 There was no need! 697 01:13:09,959 --> 01:13:13,667 Artjom! 698 01:13:15,333 --> 01:13:18,166 - Artjom! - Everything is fine. 699 01:13:20,875 --> 01:13:24,291 My son! 700 01:13:31,917 --> 01:13:33,333 Little Artjom. 701 01:13:35,834 --> 01:13:39,166 No, no, no. 702 01:13:41,750 --> 01:13:43,750 Ženja, hold your mother. 703 01:13:43,917 --> 01:13:47,500 Why don't you let me get closer to him? 704 01:13:48,667 --> 01:13:51,959 My little Artjom! 705 01:13:56,875 --> 01:14:04,750 I know we can't compare our situation with the Ukrainian one. 706 01:14:06,000 --> 01:14:11,417 But more and more people here they suffer because of the war. 707 01:14:12,542 --> 01:14:19,250 And the trauma does not save no corner of this school. 708 01:14:23,375 --> 01:14:27,625 Sweet Igor has lost his father. 709 01:14:30,375 --> 01:14:37,792 Kristina, from the school supervisor, she lost her boyfriend. 710 01:14:41,500 --> 01:14:47,625 And many brothers are in danger. 711 01:14:54,458 --> 01:14:59,375 Masha's brother Kostya was sent in Ukraine during the mobilization. 712 01:14:59,500 --> 01:15:03,500 He recently deserted the army and did everything to avoid going back to war, 713 01:15:03,625 --> 01:15:08,500 but he didn't succeed. 714 01:15:08,667 --> 01:15:16,125 A few weeks later, Masha told me he was dead. 715 01:15:17,125 --> 01:15:21,542 - Do you miss him? - Of course, like everyone else. 716 01:15:23,208 --> 01:15:27,125 We never fully addressed it the matter of his brother. 717 01:15:28,208 --> 01:15:32,959 In a way it is this that hurts me more than anything else. 718 01:15:34,792 --> 01:15:38,959 Maša has always been searching of a place to be free. 719 01:15:39,125 --> 01:15:43,792 To express his emotions without fear or prejudice. 720 01:15:45,959 --> 01:15:51,583 But I have to admit that I feel that something has changed. 721 01:15:58,166 --> 01:16:02,708 More and more students they are afraid of my office. 722 01:16:02,875 --> 01:16:08,792 They don't want to be seen with that who hangs flags of democracy. 723 01:16:08,959 --> 01:16:11,417 So they don't come anymore. 724 01:16:19,667 --> 01:16:23,542 But maybe he's smart for them to avoid me. 725 01:16:26,166 --> 01:16:31,500 One day, a police car appears in my window. 726 01:16:31,625 --> 01:16:35,834 In a small town like Karabaš it is suspicious. 727 01:16:36,000 --> 01:16:41,083 I hide my hard drives and passwords in case something happens. 728 01:16:41,250 --> 01:16:45,792 This... is where they are hidden. 729 01:16:50,125 --> 01:16:56,041 I wish people in Russia and in my city 730 01:16:56,208 --> 01:17:02,250 see this film. 731 01:17:06,917 --> 01:17:12,750 For what I said and done in this movie 732 01:17:12,917 --> 01:17:18,834 I will definitely get beat up or put in prison. 733 01:17:19,000 --> 01:17:23,125 If this were a free country 734 01:17:23,291 --> 01:17:30,542 where everyone has freedom to say what needs to be said... 735 01:17:32,250 --> 01:17:35,208 I shouldn't leave Russia. 736 01:17:37,708 --> 01:17:39,041 It's... 737 01:17:40,875 --> 01:17:43,333 This departure... 738 01:17:45,792 --> 01:17:48,250 It's... 739 01:17:50,333 --> 01:17:52,333 It's... 740 01:18:00,542 --> 01:18:01,625 Hello. 741 01:18:03,708 --> 01:18:06,917 - How is your brother Vanya? - Everything OK. 742 01:18:07,083 --> 01:18:11,834 - Is he calling you? Is he still over there? - Yes. He became captain. 743 01:18:12,000 --> 01:18:15,500 - They made him captain! - Yes. 744 01:18:20,125 --> 01:18:25,583 I'm going to the library to see my mother for a sort of farewell. 745 01:18:26,792 --> 01:18:30,166 Let me film you while you fix the books. 746 01:18:31,792 --> 01:18:34,959 They are all torn. 747 01:18:37,208 --> 01:18:40,041 Tell me what you're doing. 748 01:18:40,208 --> 01:18:43,333 I attach the covers. 749 01:18:45,500 --> 01:18:50,792 Who the hell knows you fix books? 750 01:18:50,959 --> 01:18:53,500 Have you ever told the children? 751 01:18:56,291 --> 01:18:59,959 I decided to bring a monstera... 752 01:19:02,375 --> 01:19:05,458 at your house. 753 01:19:05,583 --> 01:19:11,417 If he dies it doesn't matter. But if he survives I'll be happy. 754 01:19:12,458 --> 01:19:15,458 - Agree? - Okay. 755 01:19:21,166 --> 01:19:25,291 - What do you think? - What should I think? 756 01:19:32,125 --> 01:19:35,500 I think he senses I'm about to leave 757 01:19:35,667 --> 01:19:39,000 but not that it will be forever. 758 01:19:39,166 --> 01:19:44,125 It's impossible to tell anyone who you love so much. 759 01:20:02,917 --> 01:20:04,625 AVADA KEDAVRA 760 01:20:11,333 --> 01:20:13,583 I WILL STAY WITH YOU FOREVER 761 01:20:36,583 --> 01:20:38,792 I love... 762 01:20:40,834 --> 01:20:43,458 pretty much everything about this place. 763 01:20:44,542 --> 01:20:48,291 I love gray Soviet buildings. 764 01:20:49,500 --> 01:20:56,375 I love the tube maze that come out of the copper foundry. 765 01:20:56,500 --> 01:20:59,875 Pipes, pipes, pipes... 766 01:21:01,750 --> 01:21:07,333 I love water stains on the walls of buildings. 767 01:21:08,625 --> 01:21:11,500 I love thunder and storms. 768 01:21:35,500 --> 01:21:38,875 P, we need to talk about your departure. 769 01:21:39,041 --> 01:21:44,333 Before crossing the border you must delete all messages. 770 01:21:44,500 --> 01:21:50,000 Think about how to cross the border with videos. Stay calm. 771 01:21:50,166 --> 01:21:54,750 You have a return ticket. They will think you will only stay 7 days. 772 01:21:54,917 --> 01:21:59,959 I think what you did it will leave a nice mark. 773 01:22:05,583 --> 01:22:08,834 I have to do it one last assignment before going. 774 01:22:18,333 --> 01:22:22,625 This year, for our graduation ceremony, 775 01:22:22,792 --> 01:22:27,166 we will plant this young tree at school. 776 01:22:28,500 --> 01:22:31,792 As a symbol of a new beginning. 777 01:22:43,500 --> 01:22:45,458 GRADUATION DAY 778 01:22:53,500 --> 01:22:57,458 Today, as school events coordinator, 779 01:22:57,583 --> 01:23:02,333 I have a duty to organize the graduation ceremony. 780 01:23:02,500 --> 01:23:07,750 The diplomas have been printed. The speeches were written. 781 01:23:07,917 --> 01:23:12,333 I carried out this assignment to the best of my ability. 782 01:23:13,875 --> 01:23:18,750 Shape your own destiny. Go against the wind. Don't stop. 783 01:23:18,917 --> 01:23:22,291 There is no easy way. 784 01:23:29,291 --> 01:23:31,417 Dear friends. 785 01:23:32,291 --> 01:23:35,291 Dear graduates, 786 01:23:35,458 --> 01:23:37,917 parents 787 01:23:38,083 --> 01:23:41,417 and teachers. 788 01:23:41,542 --> 01:23:49,083 Soon your children, pupils, 789 01:23:49,250 --> 01:23:52,750 brothers and sisters, 790 01:23:52,917 --> 01:23:57,834 people dear and close to you 791 01:23:58,000 --> 01:24:02,917 they will hear the bell for the last time. 792 01:24:03,083 --> 01:24:08,250 And that will make a difference the beginning of true adult life. 793 01:24:09,750 --> 01:24:14,708 Dear friends, I would like to take advantage of this opportunity 794 01:24:14,875 --> 01:24:21,667 to say how happy I am to be able to consider you my dear friends. 795 01:24:26,542 --> 01:24:30,417 Wherever your life takes you, 796 01:24:30,542 --> 01:24:34,000 I wish you 797 01:24:34,166 --> 01:24:37,875 to always have firm ground under your feet. 798 01:24:41,708 --> 01:24:44,750 Of course, there will be unexpected events. 799 01:24:44,917 --> 01:24:50,166 There will be ups and downs. 800 01:24:50,333 --> 01:24:56,750 There will be crossroads and turning points, and you will have to choose. 801 01:24:58,750 --> 01:25:02,667 Sometimes doing the right thing... And other times 802 01:25:02,834 --> 01:25:08,458 to express your love, sacrificing everything. 803 01:25:11,458 --> 01:25:16,458 But I know your choice it will come from the heart. 804 01:25:16,583 --> 01:25:18,500 I love you very much. 805 01:25:18,667 --> 01:25:23,583 Thank you so much for working with me 806 01:25:23,750 --> 01:25:28,083 over all these years. 807 01:25:28,250 --> 01:25:35,583 I love you very much. It has arrived the moment of the last bell. 808 01:25:49,834 --> 01:25:55,834 It united us to recognize what we had to leave behind. 809 01:25:56,000 --> 01:26:00,875 And total ignorance of what the future held for us. 810 01:26:01,041 --> 01:26:03,834 It can't be here, why am I looking for it? 811 01:26:04,000 --> 01:26:07,458 Thanks for giving us his warmth and support. 812 01:26:07,583 --> 01:26:11,583 He supported us in difficult times and has always been there for us. 813 01:26:11,750 --> 01:26:14,542 Here's my passport. 814 01:26:16,834 --> 01:26:18,458 Shit! 815 01:26:19,625 --> 01:26:26,375 We hugged again, dancing in the most polluted city in the world. 816 01:26:34,625 --> 01:26:38,000 We could almost smell it the fresh air of the Ural mountains 817 01:26:38,166 --> 01:26:41,208 through those toxic fumes. 818 01:27:46,250 --> 01:27:50,125 Paša escaped in secret from Russia in the summer of 2024, 819 01:27:50,250 --> 01:27:53,500 the day after the ceremony of his school diplomas. 820 01:27:53,625 --> 01:27:56,792 He brought a lot of material with him 821 01:27:56,917 --> 01:28:00,500 documenting militarization of Russian schools and society. 822 01:30:02,208 --> 01:30:04,625 Translation by Alice Capitani SudTitles