A Son’s Story of Pride and Betrayal in Russia’s Military Legacy military legacy, Russia military, son’s story, pride and betrayal, Russian history, family conflict, military service, personal narrative, legacy of war, betrayal in family, emotional journey, historical storytelling, Russian veterans, conflict and pride, military heritage, war stories, Russian culture, personal experiences, identity and legacy
00:00Trail of my father was a practical man, believed in Russia, talked about cosmonauts and scientific achievements that the whole world admired, was a paratrooper when I was 15.
00:14My mother took me to Moscow for my first victory parade on Red Square.
00:21Wow.
00:21And suddenly I saw their blue berets, my future destiny.
00:27I was proud of my service.
00:30In the airborne forces, if it weren't for the accident, I would still be holding a machine gun.
