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Dedicated to the 50th anniversary of Group A of the USSR KGB

and Directorate A of the FSB Special Center of Russia

Munich 1972, XX Summer Olympics Terrorists killed 11 hostages

THIS MOVIE IS BASED ON TRUE FACTS

I hate the Soviet Union! I want to study and live in America.

Help me please

Don't panic, it's not for you, it's for the communists.

I will not surrender to them alive.

You don't have to get angry. Calm down.

- Sir... - Smith.

Smith, tell me, can I cross the border with this passport?

Unfortunately, you need a foreign passport translated into English...

I understood.

Where is the Foreign Office representative you promised me?

MARCH 28, 1979, MOSCOW AMERICAN EMBASSY

Welcome!

Tell me where it is!

Mr. Petrenko, please...

He is the person who can help you.

Who are you

Secretary of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,

Gennady Nikolaevich Zaitsev.

- Show me the documents! - I don't have any documents.

I am not allowed to take state documents outside the USSR.

Do you understand that the American Embassy is considered foreign territory?

Of course I know. Do you think I'm an idiot?

Actually, that's why I'm here. Take off your coat!

Come on, take it off!

And the jacket.

Move!

So I take it you need a foreign passport?

Yes. The embassy secretary told me they wouldn't let me into the US without him.

That's right. But don't worry. Let me write down your details.

What do you think you want to do?

- Notebook. - Okay.

What is your name

Valentin Nikolaevich Petrenko.

You can keep it, I don't need it anymore.

The terrorist's name is Valentin Nikolaevich Petrenko.

He tried to enter the Moscow University of Chemistry 2 times, but failed.

He thinks he failed the exams on purpose.

The explosive device is likely real and seems quite powerful.

He speaks hatefully about the Soviet Union.

He wants to leave and stay in the US.

By his behavior and reasoning, the terrorist is psychopathic.

How did a psychopathic person

get into the American Embassy?

The American ambassador personally called Iuri Vladimirovichi Andropov

and made a serious complaint that the Soviet Union was

not fulfilling its obligations for embassy security,

and that KGB officers cannot resolve this incident promptly.

We must end this operation as quickly as possible.

We don't need an international scandal.

Assault that as well as quickly as you can.

Let me try to get him to surrender.

We can always raid it.

The terrorist is in this room.

All three windows are under our control.

- What room is this? - Consul's lounge.

- Sergei, you guard this window. - I understand, commander.

There are two hours left until the ultimatum expires.

If my demands are not met by then, I will blow myself up!

Can you hear me I'm gonna blow them all up!

It won't be necessary. We finish everything in two hours.

There will be no delays from us. But I have to take your picture.

Why?

Passport picture to be ready.

Can you cover it with the coat? You can see the bomb.

Ready?

I'm checking now.

Don't wait! Bring your passport!

Good. Can I ask you just one question?

What?

Your parents were probably war veterans, right?

Have you ever thought how they would feel about your actions?

Reach!

Go and don't waste any more time!

Bring me my passport now!

I hate the Soviet Union!

Bring your passport!

Calm down. I understood.

Robert…

Prepare for the assault, but tell the team to aim for the shoulder of the right arm.

We have to try to keep him alive.

Prepare for the assault.

Ghenadi Nikolaevich, why did the bomb explode?

Can't your people shoot?

I ordered them to aim for the arm.

Make sure the op report is on my desk...

Thank you, thank you...

You are true heroes. Thank you.

I am…

Excuse me.

Until tomorrow.

On behalf of the American people,

myself and the American Ambassador,

I express my deep gratitude.

You risked your life to save others.

It is our duty.

C O M A N D A N T U L Translation and adaptation: Denis Kent

DECEMBER 25, 1944

Madam, would you like me to help you?

Guys, take the bags to the trucks.

Good.

Thank you comrades.

- Thanks, kid. - With pleasure.

Is your father at the front?

Yes, he is in the artillery. Only my mother and sisters are at home.

- So you're the man of the house? - Yes.

- What is your name? - Gene.

I am Uncle Pasha.

It's nice of you to help the wounded.

Thank you.

Don't worry, your father will be back soon.

Everyone will be back soon... with victory.

Pasha!

- Lida! - You are alive!

- Lidochka... - You are alive...

Lida…

Lida... Lida...

I knew you'd come back. My dear!

Lida…

Gena, read it again, please.

"Hello, little brother."

"Greetings from loved ones: from mom, aunt Valya, Masha and Nadya."

"Kostya, I received your letter just in time for May 1"

"and I found out you got the money."

"You wrote that we shouldn't have sent you."

"But we have nothing to buy with this money"

"so you can use it to buy some tobacco."

"Mother begs me to tell you that since you left,"

"not a moment goes by without thinking of you."

"She misses you so much. No word from dad."

"Nothing more to write. So, goodbye for now."

"Kostya, Sveta Sinitsina visited us."

"She's upset that you didn't send her any letters."

Thank you, Gena.

Please…

There's some sugar in there.

Thank you.

Eat.

God!

- Mom, I'm fine. - What happened?

- I got a little cold. - Nina, quickly put water on the stove!

And shave some radishes!

Quick! What bad luck! Sit down.

Give me your legs. God... it's awful.

What happened?

- I almost forgot. - Where are you going?

- I wanted to give you a present. - Where did you get sugar?

- He gave me a soldier. - Yes, a soldier gave it to you... Okay.

Look like this.

You are such a good boy!

Hang in there, my little friend.

"Hello my dears:"

"my wife Anna, daughters Nina, Zina, Lida and my son Gena."

"I'm fine. Living in a dugout. I got your letter."

I am very glad you are all well.

"Don't be sad and don't lose hope."

"Very soon, we will finish off Hitler's thugs,"

"we will crush them and wipe all fascist scum off the face of the earth."

"Wait for me. I will soon return in victory! Nikolai."

Come on!

It's your turn.

- A rabbit on skis. - Look, he came skiing.

Hey rabbit! Bunny! Rabbit on skis!

I'm not a rabbit!

Come on, rabbit, let me try your skis!

- Give them back to me! - Yes, how could you not...

Stop it!

Be careful!

It's coming!

Thanks, your skis are good.

- Now it's my turn. - Give them back to me!

Take your time, bunny. After we ski, we return them to you.

Maybe.

Don't come near me!

Come on, Gena... Don't you know a joke?

What if he had died? How would his mother have felt?

Mom, do you think I'm an idiot? I didn't throw it into a ravine.

Mom, in a fight, the one who hits first wins.

This means you should try to settle a dispute with words, not fists.

Mom, but what happens if the talk doesn't work?

If talking doesn't work...

then you do what you think is right.

A real man should know how to defend himself.

And his loved ones.

A man... How big you've grown!

I, Gena Zaitsev, join the Organization of Pioneers,

and in the presence of my comrades, I solemnly swear:

to love my country strongly, to live, learn and fight,

as bequeathed by the great Lenin, and as taught by the Communist

Party, to always obey the laws of the Pioneers of the Soviet Union!

- Be prepared! - Always ready!

Rejoice, friends, the fierce enemy is destroyed!

Proud over Berlin, our red Soviet flag flies!

The enemy marched through Ukraine, and dreamed of reaching Siberia.

Finally, from Berlin, he gave us the keys again!

Gena, come in quickly. A letter has arrived from your father.

Come on, Nina.

"Hello. I won't make it too long. I met another woman."

"So don't wait for me, I have a new family now."

"I don't have money for alimony."

"Goodbye."

"Nikolai."

It's okay, at least we can figure something out.

Gena, how big you have grown! It was as if you were a child now.

- How old are you now? - 14.

- How is your mother? - It's good.

I will train you for certification.

Your salary will depend on it.

Remember, at our plant, there are two voltages: 220 volts and 500.

Each voltage has its own wires, fuses and so on.

To the common people, we're just spinning yarns, but in reality...

- Hello, Ivan! - Hello, Fedor!

… our job is to make the whole plant work.

- I won't let you down. - I hope not.

Gene! are you ok

You forgot to turn off the power.

- I became lazy. - What happened?

Nothing happened, everything is fine. Come on, get back to work.

In our profession, laziness is unacceptable.

Haste spoils, as the saying goes.

Remember, an electrician is like a sculptor,

make decisions slowly and carefully with a clear head.

When in doubt, double check, got it?

- I understand. - Okay.

Good boy

- Name? - Zaitsev.

Well done, congratulations. Wait for me there, okay?

Gena did great!

Did you bring it

Gene…

Russian traditions cannot be broken.

If you don't celebrate your first paycheck, you're out of luck.

Then we do it, Uncle Kolya.

Gennady, what I want to tell you is that...

you have become like family to me this month.

And you know what quality I like most about you?

Stubbornness.

You always strive to see things through.

These days, that's rarer and rarer.

Try not to lose this quality,

because it will lead to your next raise.

Good luck.

Come on, take it, bite.

God…

calm down...

Son, sit down.

Listen to me...

You can do whatever you want with your salary. You can drink them all if that's what you want.

It's your money, you earned it.

But I can tell you one thing.

If there is money in the house, I promise you there will be food on the table.

But if they won't be…

one day you might come home...

and you will find no bread on the table.

Parent…

- Yes. - Please forgive me.

- It won't happen again. - Okay.

Come here come here

So don't worry about yourself. Well, everything is clear, young man.

Here, so to speak, is the clinical picture of your injuries.

These are the problem areas,

these dark spots on the spine.

It's a herniated disc.

Unfortunately, there are no drugs yet to treat this condition.

- But to overcome this disease... - What do I have to do?

I recommend this simple exercise routine.

A little diligence, patience...

the vertebrae will straighten, and you'll be fine.

I got many people back on their feet. Do it daily, preferably in the morning.

The glorious life is over

for our teacher and leader,

the greatest genius of mankind...

Fyodor Fyodorovich, did you call me?

...Iosif Vissarionovich Stalin!

Gennady, come in, take a seat.

So you're leaving us?

Yes. I was drafted into the army.

Gennady, to be honest,

I was very impressed with your decision.

Which decision?

As far as I know, you have a deferment from the army due to your mother's illness.

That's right.

And you still decided to go? It's not war.

I was granted the deferment four months ago.

Since then, the mother's health has improved.

In addition, I have three sisters. If needed, they will help her.

I didn't recommend you for Special Forces for nothing.

Thank you.

- Why did you come back so early? - Today was my last day of work.

I resigned.

What…

But you have a good salary.

I decided to join the army.

But you have a reprieve.

And your back is not good.

Mom, it's not fair to hide behind a procrastination.

I understand that it will be hard for you without me, but...

Look, I got my severance pay.

They will last you for a while. And my back will heal.

The doctor showed me some really good exercises.

Don't be mad, mom. I have to do this.

I'm not angry.

I am proud...

that I raised such a son.

Parent…

I, a citizen of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, join

the Armed Forces of the USSR, take this oath and solemnly swear:

to be honest, brave, a disciplined and vigilant soldier!

I swear to strictly guard military and state secrets,

to obey without question all military regulations,

and orders from my commanders and superiors!

I swear to conscientiously study military affairs,

to carefully protect military and public property,

and to be loyal to my people until my last breath,

to my Soviet homeland and to the Soviet government!

I am always ready, at the behest of the Soviet government, to take up

arms in defense of my homeland, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics!

And as a soldier of the Armed Forces of the USSR, I swear

to defend it with courage, skill, dignity and honor,

I will not spare my life to gain complete victory over the enemy!

If I violate this solemn oath, I will

accept the severe punishment of Soviet law,

and the universal hatred and contempt of working people!

Sergeant Zaitsev!

For outstanding achievements in combat and political training,

as well as for the impeccable discipline and active involvement of the Komsomol,

Sergeant Zaitsev is named squad leader!

I serve the Soviet Union!

- Get in line! - Live!

- Long live, comrade captain! - Sit down. what are you reading

Comrade Khrushchev's report,

about Stalin's cult of personality and its consequences.

And what do you think?

Well, I guess...

Of course, the cult of personality is bad.

I totally agree with that.

But on the other hand, if under

the leadership of Comrade Stalin,

we won the war

canceled the rationing system two years later,

became a world leader in industrial production,

and built the atomic bomb,

then maybe...

was it necessary

Yes, Stalin led our country through difficult times:

war, revolution, civil war,

famine, then devastation.

But our fathers built a new state,

one that had never existed in the millennia of human history.

The path was difficult, enemies were everywhere. It was hard to figure out who and what.

There were sacrifices, there were mistakes.

But we would have perished if we had not made those sacrifices.

Is that clear?

Yes, Comrade Captain.

Gennady, when it's just the two of us, you can call me by my first and last name.

- Agree? - Agreed, Alexey Petrovich.

- What is your level of education? - The 7 years of school.

But after the army, I will finish my studies.

- I want to become a teacher. - Teacher?

Professor... that's a good goal.

I too have only 7 years of schooling, but I decided to do high school as well.

You know, a captain with only 7 years of schooling doesn't look good. will you join me

With pleasure. when do we start

We will start next week.

Come in. come on come

Irina! Irochka!

We are coming!

- Hello! - Hello!

- Hello! - Hello!

Well, Gennady, meet my family.

Irina Sergeyevna, my wife. Natasha, my daughter.

Very pleased to meet you.

Hi Gennady. Finally we meet.

We are very happy to have you in our home.

- The same. - Hello.

Hello!

Where is my respected and beloved mother-in-law?

Nadejda Silvestrovna is working in her office. Take off your coat.

Please take off your coat. I'm waiting for you all at the table.

Just please, don't splash water on the floor.

It will mean extra cleaning for mom.

I will be very careful.

Potatoes…

Hello, young man. Nadezhda Silvestrovna Ignatyeva.

What is your name

- Gennady. Gennady Zaitsev. - Please, take a seat.

- Zaitsev? - Correct.

Volkov.

You can't make this up.

But I'm sure you'll understand.

Of course.

Well tell us, where are you from?

I was born in the Urals on September 11, 1934,

in the village of Antybary, Molotov region.

I was also born in the Urals, in the city of Kamyshlov, Chelyabinsk region.

- Are you a communist? - For now, only one Komsomol member.

Mom, what about this interrogation?

Let's eat before it gets cold.

Little.

So, in honor of the new knowledge?

In honor of the new knowledge!

B.V. Nekrasov - Textbook of general chemistry State Publishing House, Moscow, 1953

This chemistry... Your tongue gets tangled.

How can one learn these names and formulas?

I feel like I'm going to fail the exam.

What is the problem?

Well, how can I remember these states of matter?

Alexey Petrovich, it's simple.

Imagine that a soldier is a molecule.

A soldier is a molecule... Okay, I imagine.

Soldiers huddled in a combat vehicle,

it is a solid state of matter.

I understand…

Soldiers standing in formation on the field with a little more space...

it is a liquid state.

Soldiers wandering around the field, smoking wherever they want...

it is a gaseous state.

From vehicle to formation...

this is the melting process.

And vice versa, from formation to vehicles, is the freezing process.

Interesting... Well then...

If he smokes... and turns to vehicles?

That's condensation.

And if the command is "you're fired"?

Evaporation.

You have a knack for it. Well done!

A soldier who does not strive to improve himself,

he will never become a commander.

But you will make it.

Why do you think I will be able to do this?

Quick thinking, courage in decision making,

the ability to analyze independently.

But most importantly, Gennady, you are genuine.

You know, everyone in the Kremlin Regiment is like that.

Not all of them.

Out of a thousand good soldiers, only one becomes a commander.

Alexei…

If you're not too busy, I need to talk to Gennady. Is it possible?

Of course.

Please have a seat.

- Come on, take it and smoke it. - Thank you.

Turn on.

I decided to write a book about my life.

And right now, I'd like to read you an excerpt.

After reading it, feel free to criticize me, okay?

Agreed.

"In 1944, I became head of the reception desk"

"for the Chairman of the Supreme Presidium, Soviet of the USSR, Mikhail Ivanovich Kalinin."

Stay seated.

"I remember that one day, a young woman came to us..."

Stay seated.

"Her name was Lyudmila."

He served his sentence for a crime he committed."

"Wanting to find a job and restore his name,"

"Lyudmila applied to work at a factory,"

"but they reminded him of the deed he had committed and closed his gates."

What do you think, is it correct?

It depends on what kind of crime he committed.

But in any case, I think there's nothing wrong with giving someone a second chance.

And I think that each case should be analyzed individually.

"After hearing his story and reviewing his case,"

"we discussed and sent Lyudmila"

"at one of the big construction sites in the capital,"

"where she was reported to excel in her work."

"Thus, Lyudmila found her way in life."

Well, now you can criticize me.

It's a good story. I have no reason to criticize you.

Why are you not part of the Party?

It's my fault.

For that, you need two recommendations from

communists with at least two years of membership.

I understand.

Alexei Petrovich!

Yes?

Could you please…

Tell me, could you recommend this young man as a Party member?

Of course. I can sign right now.

I too have been a member for 44 years. How about you get in?

Thank you for your trust.

Our Party needs people like you.

"Dear mother..."

"My service has been extended for another two years."

"I don't have anything to spend my money on, so I'll send you my entire salary,"

"300 rubles."

- Hello! - Hello!

Please sit down.

Show me the documents.

Who do you think you're talking to, slacker? Don't you know who I am?

I know, comrade minister,

but according to the rules, you have to show me the documents.

Captain, who the hell did you hire? I want to file a complaint against you.

I apologize, Comrade Minister, the officer was just doing his duty.

We're all doing our jobs here, just not you.

Please can you pass.

You have too many drones here.

Well...

now I would like to give the floor to the only high school student in our group…

Gennady, you have the floor.

Dear Olga...

Sorry, just a minute.

- Hello! Sorry for the delay. - Hello, Zoya.

Hi Zoya!

Gena, she's Zoya.

- Pleased to meet you. - Zoya.

I thought you forgot. Sit down quickly.

Yulya, please put the flowers in a vase.

Although I am not yet married,

I can only imagine what it's like to be part of a military family.

I'm sure it's not easy for a woman to be always worried,

the endless moving from one garrison to another,

military housing, labeled furniture, children changing schools often...

Not every woman can handle this.

But you all go through this…

because you know that your husbands…

fight for our country.

Dear Olga, we want to wish you a happy birthday and raise our glasses...

and, through you, to all military spouses.

Thank you very much for everything.

Comrade officers, three times URA...

Hatred! Hatred! Hatred!

Happy birthday!

Thank you!

Now I have to go. If my speech,

amused you or even enjoyed it a little,

i will be happy

If not...

I apologize for being mean,

and you can calmly say to me: "What a fool..."

Where did you walk?

- Mom, meet Gennady. - Good evening!

And that means you can stay out until 1am because of Gennady?

How will you get home?

Don't worry, I can handle it.

You should have thought of this sooner!

Please take care.

"Because, because we're pilots!"

"The sky is ours... the sky is our home dear!"

"Planes come first, planes come first..."

"And the girls? Okay, the girls come later!"

LENIN STALIN

- Zoya, are you a Komsomol member? - Of course.

I was even elected three times as a regional delegate to conferences.

Bravo!

Here, Gennady, you are lucky with a Komsomol member and even a delegate.

I agree.

Uncle Gena, you're wearing a yaga-style tie today.

It's true! Yes…

Uncle Gena, how could you!

Mom washes and irons, and you just give her more work.

- Yes, uncle Gena, come on... - Natasha, it's not a big deal.

- Don't be ashamed. - Nothing happened.

I'm looking at you all...

and I feel proud.

I am glad that a deserving young generation is growing up in our country.

You can be safely entrusted with the keys of our country.

Hooray, comrades!

Hatred!

1977, 20 years later

There have been 17 hostage-taking incidents involving

air transport in the USSR over the past seven years.

During these, 73 passengers and 10 crew members were killed.

Unfortunately, the statistics are grim.

There are less than 3 years left until the opening of the Olympic Games in Moscow.

There will be many foreign guests, and we

cannot allow a repeat of the Munich tragedy.

Therefore...

we need to appoint a commander of the anti-terrorist unit,

which will largely deal with the safety of the Olympic Games.

I have a proposal to appoint Gennadi Nikolaevich Zaitsev to this position.

I'd like to hear your thoughts.

Alexei Dmitrievich, although Gennady Nikolaevich

is a graduate of the KGB Higher School,

how can he lead a paramilitary unit if he

has not graduated from a military academy?

Someone who served 5 years in the Special Purpose Regiment

of the Kremlin, not only graduated from a military academy,

you can consider him a war college graduate.

That's not a valid reason.

Alexei Dmitrievich, I have one more question.

Will sciatica prevent him from fulfilling his duties as commander?

Why me

Apparently, Yuri Vladimirovich noticed you

when you were on your way to his personal security detail.

And what do you think?

Are the soldiers risking their lives and their commander sitting idle at headquarters?

It is not correct.

Right or wrong...

commanders do not send soldiers to die,

they send them to fulfill important missions of the state.

I understand with my mind, but not with my heart.

Gennadi Nikolaevich...

Sciatica is an unpleasant condition. I suffer from this too.

You have to understand, the committee leadership does not need you to run with a gun.

Unit "A" will have important tasks ahead, they will

fight the terrorists hiding behind the hostages.

I think you got it!

I will not make this offer a third time.

- Then, if necessary, I agree. - "If need be..."

If it was necessary, we wouldn't have asked you, we would have called you and that's it, get to work!

But I ask you, do you take this responsibility or not?

I assume

Okay, now I know everything is going to be okay.

Do you understand that your wife and family should not know the details of your work?

Yes, of course.

Why did you decide to dedicate your life to it?

The service in the state security bodies?

I come from a military family, so for me there is no other way.

I want to defend the motherland.

You are an excellent driver.

But you didn't pass all the running tests.

And that is the main selection criteria for Unit "A".

Give me a trial period. You won't regret it.

Do you understand that working in our facility involves life-threatening risks?

I never think about it.

For me, the most important thing is the completion of the assigned mission.

Your physical training is excellent, and you have a solid recommendation.

Thank you.

But unfortunately I have to turn you down.

Why?

How do your neighbors know you work for the KGB?

For combat exercises, we have to divide the detachment into groups.

Those who group together will cover themselves better.

A year ago, you were reprimanded by the Party,

and it was recorded in your personal file.

Unfortunately, this does not align with the status of an elite fighter.

I asked for your personnel file and it turned out...

you defended the honor of your future wife.

- Correct. - We need people like you.

Mistakes: You are not allowed to have this luxury.

So, in any situation, you need to act precisely.

So what did the doctors say, Alexey Petrovich?

What to say? Cancer is cancer, even in Africa.

You see, I was too late to the doctor.

Can I help you somehow?

I have everything I need, Gen.

And Natasha brings me all kinds of good strangers,

medicine from her trips.

And where is she now?

In Japan.

Yes.

She truly became a star of the Soviet circus.

Yes.

But…

you both make me proud.

I heard about your success. I am very happy for you.

It's just a shame, Nadiejda Silvetrovna

and Irochka can't be happy for you.

Alexei Petrovich!

You have to go back to your procedure!

I'm coming right away!

Well, thank you, Gena, for not forgetting this old man.

You were like a father to me. I will remember you all my life.

Ok…

Take care.

Alexei Petrovich!

I'm coming now.

MARCH 8, 1988, VESHCHEVO AIRPORT

- Greetings, comrade colonel! - Report.

The terrorists turned out to be the Ovchinnikov family.

The leader is their mother, Natalia Andreevna Ovchinnikova.

He has ten children, five of whom are minors.

According to witness testimony,

Valery Ovchinnikov handed a ticket to flight attendant Nikitina,

requesting that the plane land in London.

Give it to the captain.

Don't move!

Everyone stay put!

Comrade Commander, they asked me to give you this.

We request to change course and land in London or we will blow up the plane.

At 15:30, the flight engineer came out to the cabin.

And during the negotiations,

managed to convince them to land

in a city in Finland and to feed.

At 4:05 p.m., the pilots reported that the plane had landed for refueling.

- Everything will be fine now. - It will be fine, yes.

...in the Finnish city of Kotka.

At first, the Ovchinnikov family believed the crew.

But as soon as they saw the Soviet soldiers through the window,

of course they realized they had been tricked.

- You tricked us! - Guys, no one fooled you.

We are in Finland. Calm down, we are in Kotka.

You fooled us!

- No, no! - You!

Stay in your seats! Get her off the aisle!

Yes, you, come on! Hurry up!

Help him! Come on!

Sit down!

At 19:10, the assault on the plane began.

The attack involved officers from

the militia's special patrol service unit

under my command.

Get out of here!

Come on!

The terrorists resisted the army and retreated.

The wounded officers retreated and locked themselves in the cockpit.

Open!

As soon as the door closed, the Ovchinnikovs realized

that their ammunition was running low, and they decided…

to take their own lives.

So they had a bomb for it.

Children, come to me.

Bomb! Bomb!

Why didn't you wait for us?

After the stewardess was killed, I was ordered to storm the plane.

As a result of the fire, nine people died:

all suffocated by the smoke.

19 people suffered minor injuries:

two militiamen, two terrorists and 15 passengers.

DECEMBER 1, 1988, ORDZHONIKIDZE, NORTH OSSETIA

- Is this bus for us? - No, it's for someone else.

- I bet it's for us? - Hello, children!

Hello!

We are your supervisors. Come on, climb quickly so you don't freeze!

Stop, children, stop!

Nobody told me about it.

Ma'am, do I have a transport form? Yes. do i have a bus Yes.

So what's the problem? I have a schedule. Please hurry up. Quick, quick!

I'm sitting at the window!

I was the first!

Why are you pushing yourself?

Can I see the shipping order?

We're welcome.

Come on, come on up.

Come on, faster!

- Hello! - Hello!

Children!

Children! Did everyone enjoy the typography?

Yes! We enjoyed it!

We all go back to school together and from there, home.

Good.

I liked it very much.

Listen, driver, I'll repeat:

If you do everything I tell you, you will stay alive.

If you try to play the hero, I'm going to blow your head off, got it?

Just don't hurt the kids.

Go to the party committee.

Chermen, keep calm!

Quiet!

From now on, you are all hostages!

For those who do not listen to us, we will cut off their ears.

- Did we understand each other? - Yes.

Now we go to the party committee and

demand a ransom for you and a cargo plane.

As soon as the authorities meet all our requirements,

we will set you free, and it will all be over.

You're crazy. These are children.

Go and calm the children down. See how much fuel we have.

You don't want to burn with them on this bus, do you? Come on, move.

Kids, keep calm. All this will be over soon.

Get out of here!

It'll all be over soon and we'll go to my house for tea, okay?

Good.

Turn it over. Come back!

Hey teacher, take out a pen.

Write this:

"A group of armed individuals..."

It has no paste.

"A group of armed individuals,"

"they attacked a bus full of children."

Keep writing.

Write.

Welcome.

Give this to the militiamen. Did you understand Continue.

Surely they will save us now?

Yes.

Get behind the barrier!

Bring her here.

Militiaman, stay where you are or I will shoot, do you understand?

I got a bus full of kids, and gas cans everywhere.

So now slowly…

I repeat: put the gun down slowly.

Good soldier!

Now walk slowly to the bus and give it the stop.

Sir, don't shoot! There's a lot of gas on the bus!

Come on, now go.

It's gonna be okay, honey.

Take your seat!

Listen to me carefully.

I am Stepan Vazgenovich Khachiyants,

convicted 3 times for serious crimes.

I have nothing to lose. We are holding 31 children hostage.

First, we demand one million American dollars, one

million pounds sterling, and one million in gold.

And a cargo plane, big enough to fit the bus with the kids.

We want to fly to a country

which has no diplomatic relations with the USSR.

Outside the country.

The situation is complicated.

The bus is full of gas cans.

The smallest spark, and it will light up like a torch.

So an assault option is out of the question.

Alexandru Vasilevich...

How does outside air enter the airplane cabin?

During flight, through the compressors of the working engines.

And when it's stationary, with the ramp closed?

While stationary, air enters through the auxiliary power

unit, which is located on the left side of the landing gear.

The location is perfect, we can approach the unit without being noticed.

I suggest we use sleeping gas.

Soporific gas? Are you crazy?

Have you ever used gas in a hostage rescue situation?

With the gas present in the bus, I see no other solution.

Sergey, upon arrival, contacts the Burdenko Military Hospital in Moscow.

Have their anesthetists calculate the soporific dose accurately.

The problem is critical: there are children in the cabin.

Yes.

Alexander Vasilyevich, we need data on the volume of the plane's fuselage.

Immediate.

Serghei Alekseevich, contact the chief physician of the city.

We need a lot of soporific gas, it is used in surgery.

Ghenadi Nikolaevich, let's get to the point. what is your plan

Sergey, you will take the position behind the fire engine.

Alexandru Vasilevich...

As soon as the bus with the hostages enters the plane, you will lock

yourself in the cockpit, raise the ramp and turn off the ventilation.

And your group, Sergei Alekseevich,

must connect the sleeping gas cylinders

to the auxiliary power unit as quickly as possible.

And when they fall asleep, you go down the ramp,

and we will proceed with the evacuation.

Listen...

It sounds so simple, but it is plausible.

What do you think

Gennadi Nikolaevich...

what is it

The terrorists demand the release of two accomplices:

one from the local prison, the other from a prison in Tashkent.

In return, they will release two children to us.

At this moment, the bus is heading to the city jail.

Comrades, get back to your cars!

Bro, I promised you we don't leave our friends behind.

Come abroad with us, brother.

We'll bask in the sun, swim in money.

Stepan...

Thank you for remembering me,

but I'm not going anywhere.

It's one thing to be imprisoned for theft, and another to kidnap children.

What do you mean

What are you talking about bro?

The militiamen locked you up for nothing!

What about you Don't you want to escape? Think carefully!

Stepan...

I don't need this mess.

No feelings.

He tricked us... shit of a militiaman.

Okay, Stepan...

let the child go

The child will not leave, there will be no exchange.

That won't work.

It is not our problem that your companion refused to go with you.

We kept our word, Stepan. Now it's your turn.

You stinking militiamen were the ones who convinced him not to come with me!

Stepan...

if you don't keep your promise,

then there is no point in negotiating any further,

because your word means nothing.

Come on, pick a kid.

Hurry up!

Children, let's choose Evelina. She is the youngest of us.

Yes, we choose her.

Evelina... Evelina, wake up.

You can go home.

- Why me? - Because you are the youngest.

- Evelina, don't forget us! - See you soon.

Come to me come to me dear come

how are you feeling dear

Lord please save my friends!

Of course, we will definitely save them.

- Come here, honey. - Don't worry, my dear.

Can you tell us how many bad men are on the bus? Try to remember.

Try to remember, please.

Four... or more. I don't remember.

- Sir, please save my friends! - Everything will be fine.

- Don't cry. - Let's go.

Don't cry my dear

what happened honey

I can do without you.

You know, teacher, you are brave.

Do you want to go home

Children!

Do you want to be free?

Yes, a lot!

Easy, easy.

Right now, I'll let go of the one who...

will step on their Pioneer tie.

Guys, the tie is a piece of the Red Flag of Victory!

Don't you want freedom? Very good.

Ghenadi Nikolaevich, we managed to identify the terrorists.

Khachiyants, a particularly dangerous recidivist, convicted 3 times.

His accomplices...

Kulakov Andrei Valerievich, convicted twice.

Sidorov Kirill Pavlovich, no previous convictions.

Asatiani Vakhtang Mikhailovich...

no previous convictions, served in the Airborne Forces.

- No other entry! - Where is my child? Let me pass!

Comrades, for your safety, there is no passage!

Comrades! You can't go any further!

Yes! Here!

What are you doing?!

What the hell are you doing

Bring him here!

Our children are there!

I'm trying to help!

Wait, I told you! Stop it!

Where are you going?!

Bring him here!

The bus enters the airport premises.

Good evening. Stepan, can you hear me?

Stepan, can you hear me?

Don't worry, I hear you.

My name is Zaitsev Gennady Nikolaevich. I will negotiate with you.

But before I start, I need to talk to the teacher.

Good evening!

I am the teacher of class 4G, Nadezhda Timofeevna.

Hello, Nadezhda Timofeevna.

How are the children feeling?

Does anyone need medical attention?

The children are doing well for now. They slept and just woke up.

It's very hard to breathe here, there's a lot of gas.

They are all very tired and want to go home.

Nadezhda Timofeevna, the world is extremely worried about you.

So please, don't worry and try to calm the children down.

Their calm matters a lot.

You are the most important person to them right now.

- Can you hear me? - Yes...

Sit down.

Why are the engines running? Who is on the plane

Stepan, there's a crew on the plane. You may board safely now.

Can you hear me

I changed my mind.

The bus will not board the plane.

Have the crew leave the plane.

Stepan, without the crew, the plane won't take off.

Yes. I'll call him later.

Boss, I know your tricks. You definitely want to impale me.

Instead of a crew, you probably put in some KGB guys who'll take us down in a minute.

No, boss, we're not stupid.

We feel safer in the gas bus.

The bus will not board the plane.

I finished.

Sergey, come down.

Mineralnye Vody Airport

Stepan, what are your claims?

First, we want to fly to any foreign country that won't extradite us.

Second, 8 bulletproof vests.

Third, one million US dollars, one

million pounds and one million in gold.

Stepan, I'll be honest, gold and sterling are out of the question.

We can only discuss dollars.

Boss, do you think we're at the market?

Why only dollars?

What, there is no gold in the Soviet Union? What kind of state is this?

Can you fly into space but have no gold?

Or maybe you are too stingy to spend gold on children?

We can only offer dollars.

Discuss this with your companions.

All right. Three million dollars.

Okay, I'll discuss this with management.

Agreed.

Which country do you want to fly to?

We agree with Pakistan,

South Africa or Israel.

Stepan, if you fly to Pakistan, you

will fly over war-torn Afghanistan,

so your plane will most likely be shot down.

For a flight to South Africa, you will need two stops.

Refueling and a bunch of clearances to fly over other countries.

This could take a few days.

Israel?

We have not had diplomatic relations with Israel for over 20 years.

Maybe neutral Finland will work for you, Stepan?

I actually laughed. Finland…

No, those drunks won't risk fighting the Soviet Union for us.

It doesn't work.

So boss, don't try to trick me.

We fly to Israel...

with a stop in Tashkent.

Stepan, let us bring food and blankets for the children.

All right.

Sergei, gather the team and go to Tashkent.

Once you have assessed the situation, report immediately.

I understood.

Comrade Baradzov, please prepare food, hot tea and blankets for the children.

Dear parents...

What do they want to tell us?

Comrades, I am the head of the operation to liberate your children.

Trust me, we're doing our best.

Hello!

My name is Leonid Shvydko, I am the district secretary of the party.

My son, Dima Shvydko is on that bus.

Please talk to the terrorists...

to take me instead of the children.

We will try.

Ilona...

What will we say at home about where we were last night?

My mother will punish me badly.

We will tell the truth, tell about the typography and show the posters.

But I don't have any poster.

Here, take mine.

- Thank you. - With pleasure.

Stepan!

District Party Secretary Leonid Shvydko wants to talk to you.

Stepan, take me instead of the children.

Thirty children…

for a district party secretary?

Listen, secretary, who do you think you are?

Do you take us for idiots?

There will be no such exchange.

Stepan…

My son, Dima Shvydko, is on that bus.

I beg you, take me in his place.

Stepan, that's a good choice.

The secretary might be of use to us.

Which one of you is Dima Shvydko?

- Me. - Come here.

Your father wants to come here instead of you.

Hi, Dad!

Hello son what are you doing how are the kids

We are all fine. Dad, I heard you want to trade for me.

Yes.

Please, don't do that.

I will stay with the others.

Don't be angry.

Return to your seat.

Ghenadi Nikolaevich, the State Bank of the USSR managed to collect only 2 million dollars

in different currencies.

The money is already on its way.

How do you mean only two?

So!

The Soviet Union uses Soviet rubles.

We no longer have foreign currency available, we don't need it. What?

Try to negotiate.

Stepan…

They were silent.

Strange.

Maybe they are preparing for an attack?

I don't think so.

Zaitsev is a smart guy,

will not risk the children.

Stepan, management only approved $2 million.

We don't have anymore.

Listen, boss, I already said,

3 million dollars.

What don't you understand?

Stepan, it's no bargain.

We are ready to bring the children food, hot tea and blankets.

Agreed. Boss, but we didn't agree on the money.

And in addition to the baby pack, it includes 10 packets

of ephedrine, some potassium permanganate, and vinegar.

And if you put sleeping pills instead of ephedrine,

boss, in the return package, you will receive a child's head.

Did you understand

Stepan…

No one wants to trick you.

So far, you have not committed any serious crime.

But if any of the children are hurt,

our negotiations will lose all meaning.

Do you understand what I mean?

Yes, boss, I understand, I'm not stupid.

But don't try to scare me.

Not.

Go to your place.

I don't understand…

Hachiyants' father was a veteran of the Great Patriotic

War, a factory director, a respected man in the city.

And the son is a scoundrel.

It seems that he did not have enough time for his son.

Gennadi Nikolaevich...

As per your orders, I have contacted all the relatives of the terrorists,

but unfortunately only Kulakov's father came.

- Should I invite him in? - Of course.

Comrade Kulakov, please come in.

Good morning!

Good morning! Thank you for coming.

No need to thank me.

Can i talk to him

Of course.

Stepan!

Stepan, can you hear me? Stepan!

I'm listening.

Let Kulakov talk to his father.

His father? Sure, I don't mind.

Good morning, Andryusha!

Andryusha, son, it's me! can you hear me

Yes, father. Hello!

Hello, son!

Son, I can't believe you got involved in such a horrible crime.

Maybe they forced you?

Nobody forced me.

You shouldn't have come.

Son listen to me...

Stop, think. Do not take this sin upon yourself.

Mikhail Sergeevich Gorbachev

he will forgive you if you release the children.

As long as everyone is alive, nothing will happen to you.

I've already made up my mind!

Andryusha…

Please forgive me.

I know I haven't spent much time with you.

I wanted to make sure you got everything.

But please, I beg you…

Don't do that, Andryusha.

Come back home

It's too late.

Think of your mother. You know she's sick.

This news could be fatal for her.

Come on! Can you hear me or not?!

Let me come to you now! It's hard to hear over the station.

I'm coming to talk.

Dad, don't come.

Listen to me!

Enough, done!

Stop torturing the boy.

No need to come here.

Don't put the children at risk.

Stepan, let my son go!

I don't keep him tied up.

And stop traumatizing the children.

No one comes here, not parents, not friends, not relatives.

The boys will figure it out for themselves.

Besides, we have the right person here.

Even if you manage to get them all, you won't solve the problem.

Brother, brother! What is it, old man?

Why are you angry

The militiamen did it on purpose, they put your father,

trying to cause a rift between us and scare us, get it?

Do you understand

Now tell me, what is the most important thing for parents?

What would be the main thing?

To make sure their children are healthy.

Yes, that's important, of course.

But the most important thing is that their son is happy!

The son is you! do you understand

Imagine when you send them a photo from Israel,

from a luxury apartment with a sea view, then they will be happy.

And if they are happy, it means they are also healthy. do you understand

The sooner we get out of here, the sooner you send them that photo!

- Did I understand? - Yes, you are right!

Yes!

And I will buy a Mercedes...

a convertible.

And I will find a girl...

a beauty of a girl!

And I will go with her on the trip.

Yes, traveling...

Boss, listen to me!

Stepan, we hear you.

We agree to the 2 million, but on one condition.

You bring us 8 automatic weapons.

Eight.

Why do you need weapons?

Chief, guns are our guarantee of safety.

Stepan, your guarantee of safety will be the crew of the aircraft.

Ha-ha-ha!

For a true pilot, it would be an honor to die a hero.

That won't work. Bring the weapons.

Stepan, according to international law, the import of

automatic weapons into the Soviet Union is prohibited

or in any other country in the world.

What is he talking about?

But we are political refugees, they will make an exception for us.

Bring on the guns! And also…

Bring here... and my wife, Maria.

With my daughter. I want to talk to them.

Okay, we'll try.

You don't have to try, just do it!

Bring them here or there will be no deal!

If we don't give them guns, they won't give us our children.

Weapons for them are the most reliable guarantee of safety.

Should I pour them some cognac and wipe their asses too?

Zaytsev, have you lost your mind? Give these thugs guns?

This has never happened in the history of counter-terrorism.

Do you want to embarrass the Soviet Union in front of the whole world?

Are you even familiar with the concept of a nation's reputation?

I understand what you are saying.

But children's lives are more important than reputation.

Listen, Colonel, these are just emotions. You are a military man.

What should I report to Moscow?

That I take full responsibility for any possible consequences.

Of course.

Israel agreed to receive our plane.

Yes...

Moscow approved four automatic weapons.

Sergei, find out if any of the terrorists have Jewish relatives.

I understood.

Stepan, you have been given permission to fly to Israel.

It couldn't have gone any other way.

Flying to Israel via Tashkent?

We don't fly to Tashkent, we go directly to Israel.

Boss, what's with the guns?

We can provide you with an automatic rifle and a pistol.

Tell me, why are you risking children's lives like this?

Do you take us for fools? I requested 8 automatic weapons.

Can you hear me Eight! Eight!

No negotiation.

Okay, we're waiting...

for two more pistols and handcuffs for the crew.

Agreed.

So for an automatic rifle, three pistols, eight

bulletproof vests and eight pairs of handcuffs,

you will free all the children, the teacher and the bus driver.

And only after that we will give you the money.

Send us something for now.

And I will free someone... Maybe.

Stepan! For starters, I brought the bulletproof vests and handcuffs.

Good.

Don't go in through the window.

Don't try any tricks.

Stay put!

Children! Is anyone sick or injured?

Not!

Don't be the smart one. Get out of here!

Bring what you had to bring!

Stepan! Where is the gesture of kindness?

Take them…

these two.

Parent!

- Mom! - My dear!

Parent!

Parent!

It's okay now. Mom is here.

Sit down.

So how are you feeling?

Ready to fly.

Fellow pilots, we are considering an assault option.

Do you use gas?

We don't have enough time for the gas version,

we can't do it unnoticed.

Most likely, the assault will take place after the terrorists receive the money.

But we won't start the force phase of the

operation until we're sure you've secured it.

Alexander Vasilyevich, how do I know that you are ready to close?

I can turn on the aircraft lights.

Good.

The signal to lock the doors will be the dispatcher

who will say: "The plane is ready for takeoff."

After you've closed, you'll turn off the aircraft's lights.

And only after that we will start the storm.

What if we can't close?

Then you do not turn off the lights of the aircraft,

and strictly follow the instructions of the terrorists.

I understood.

If anyone has any reason to refuse,

i will understand

Good luck.

Hey pilots! Stay put!

Line up in a single row!

Come closer to me! Hands out to the side!

Hands in front!

On the plane!

Faster!

Take their guns.

Boss!

First you hand over the weapons, then you get the kids!

Otherwise, there will be no exchange! Did you understand

So.

Good!

Take half of them!

Take half of them. Choose them!

Nadezhda Timofeevna, let the girls go first.

- Yes, girls! - Girls, you go first!

Come on, stand up.

Run! Run! Run!

Faster!

Escort them.

Stepan, you promised to free all the children.

Wait, boss, we're releasing them one at a time!

Stepan, what's going on there?

Don't worry, boss.

I'm just checking the weapons. Have confidence.

Parent!

Mommy!

Take a step back! Further back!

All out, one by one!

Form two lines, to my right and to my left!

Line up along the stairs!

- Hurry up! Faster! - Come on!

Here!

All children get on the plane!

Stepan, you promised!

If she doesn't get on the plane, I'll kill the teacher! I will shoot her!

Faster, move!

At your stations, crew!

Move!

Come on, sit down!

Okay, Commander, start your plane!

We can't fly in handcuffs.

Why not?

Because we can't change anything.

I can't even keep the controls right.

Damn you!

Stepan!

Stepan, the pilots say they can't fly the plane in handcuffs.

I need keys.

Boss, are you trying to trick me again?

You brought the handcuffs but forgot the keys?

Bring the keys here immediately!

- What is this? - The people gathered them, they want to help.

Thank them all and return them.

Gennadi Nikolaevich...

Return them.

What about Khachiyants wife?

She and her daughter are waiting outside.

Why didn't you say anything? Call them quickly.

Good.

Take them from here.

People wanted to help.

Enter.

Hi Maria!

Hello. How can I help you? He won't listen to me anyway.

If he asked you to come here, it means you are important to him.

Please try to convince him to release at least some of the children.

Okay, I'll try, but I don't think it'll work.

Let's go.

Stepan, Maria is here with me.

I give him the station.

Stepan, my dear, what have you done?

I'm glad you came!

Is little Liza with you?

Yes.

Give him the station.

My dear... Hello, my little one!

It's me, dad.

Hi, Dad!

Did you miss me

Yes, very much.

Me too.

Soon we will go to live by the sea.

Do you hear, Liza? Give mom the station back.

I beg you, stay here!

I don't want to live in this Soviet system.

These communists don't let me breathe freely.

Can you hear me Let's go together!

Stepan, stop! It's not too late.

Free the children!

Don't make me a monster. can you hear me

I'm not a monster!

Please, let's go together.

Come here with Liza and I'll free the children, you hear me?

No, Stepan, we're not coming.

Then you are a fool.

You could have saved them.

I'm listening.

I'm willing to board the plane.

But you don't have to do that.

I'm a mother too and I can't imagine

what would i do if my daughter was in the same situation.

But I want to ask you something.

Please take Liza home to her grandmother.

I promise you.

Thank you.

Liza, my dear girl...

Liza, my joy, my sunshine...

where are the keys

Mary is here. Let the children go.

Where is the money

They will bring them later. Let the children go!

You probably want fame, don't you?

Posthumous fame?

Or maybe you want to trade them?

I agree.

Agreed.

I'm in a good mood today!

Come in!

Go ahead! Leave the kids out!

Tell my father to forgive me.

Good.

Parent!

- Mommy! - Yura!

Yura!

Parent!

And where is dad?

Mom, everything is fine!

- Dima! - Dad!

- Are you hurt? - I'm fine.

Daddy!

Parent!

Thank you very much.

- Everything is fine, mom. - Dad...

where is the money

Where's the money you bastard?!

You bastard!

Commander!

If you don't bring the money in 5 minutes, we're taking

off and I'm going to throw someone out the window!

Did you hear me

Calm down, Stepan.

The money arrives as we agreed.

Don't even think of fooling me.

Let Morozov go.

- Give me the third bag! - Come on!

Have Morozov approach the exit.

Listen, Commander...

he doesn't want to go out.

Are you out of your mind?

What do you mean "doesn't want"? Let Morozov out!

Hurry up!

Give me your hands

Well, commander, start the plane!

Make sure everything goes well, got it?

Did you understand?! Come on! I'll be right back.

Turn on the cabin lights.

Ghenadi Nikolaevich, do you understand that this situation has long

ceased to be just a criminal case and that it has become political?

We have not had diplomatic relations with the State of Israel for 20 years.

The Soviet Union was the initiator of the formation of that state.

And how did they repay us?

Occupying the territories of countries friendly to us.

And do you want to ask them for help?

Comrades, step outside for a minute.

Thank you.

Listen, Colonel...

think carefully about the future of your unit.

Yes, yes, this is your creation.

And if, in the near future, you do not show some

bold, decisive victories to impress the world,

why would we need you

They will cut your funding, your staff...

that is if it doesn't destroy you completely.

Think about it, Colonel.

Prepare for the assault.

These are for a convertible.

Hollywood taught us how to hijack planes and take hostages!

That's a lot of money! Yes!

Let's go!

Come on, Commander, turn it on! We're leaving!

I'm on runway 18, heading for the runway.

Money…

This is my money, I earned it.

Dispatcher, I'm listening.

None of the bandits' relatives are Jewish.

Come on! Place the order, what are you waiting for?

Maria.

What Mary?

She helped us free the children.

Seriously, you want to call off the assault because of a terrorist's wife?

He could die during the assault.

She is the wife of a terrorist.

Think about who you are risking your career for.

Give the order!

Let them go.

I understood.

Commander, are we really letting them go?

You're done, Colonel.

We operate the Mineralnye Vody -Tel Aviv flight route.

Approved flight level - 9600. Radio operator, completed.

Navigator ready.

Mineralnye Vody, 76519 ready for takeoff.

Takeoff cleared. Come on, 76519.

Received. Take off.

Mom, Dad!

- Mom! - We are so happy!

I am so happy to be with my mother.

Thank you guys.

Comrades! Here are the heroes who saved our children!

- Thanks guys! - Thank you!

- Spiridonov. - Hello, Comrade Spiridonov!

Report the situation.

Comrade General Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU,

the plane with the terrorists and the crew left for Israel.

Era...

a unilateral decision made by Colonel Zaitsev.

Give me Zaitsev on the phone.

This is Colonel Zaitsev.

Hello, Ghenadi Nikolaevich.

The Israeli government guaranteed the safety of the crew

and their prompt return home.

They also promised to return all terrorists to Moscow soon.

I personally express my deep gratitude for your work.

I serve the Soviet Union!

Mr. Anug, as a representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,

you were responsible for securing this operation at the political level.

Why did you decide to hand over the aggressors?

This is a terrorist act.

And our state has a clear policy on this matter,

namely that terrorists must be extradited to the country where they committed the crime.

The judicial panel for criminal cases of the Supreme Court of the RSFSR,

they found the Yakshiyants guilty. They were convicted

to 15 years in prison and confiscation of property.

Years of significant contributions to ensuring the

security of the USSR state, for bravery and courage,

manifested during the neutralization of dangerous criminals...

I especially want to highlight your work in hostage rescue operations.

With your direct involvement and leadership, the operations were successful.

The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR granted you

the Hero medal "Golden Star" of the Soviet Union and the Order of Lenin!

Well done, you have prepared a nice place for it.

For your selfless service to your country,

thank you dear friend

Congratulations.

I serve the Soviet Union!

Translation and adaptation: Denis Kent

From the five points of this star,

the first belongs to my mother.

Second...

my mentors.

Third, for members of our unit.

The fourth, for me.

And the fifth...

no doubt it belongs to my beloved wife.

Thank you Zoya.

We stay...

Father, mother, sun and earth.

Here...

it's everything to me.

This is my homeland.

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