

Liberation: Direction of the Main Blow (1971)
Освобождение: Направление главного удара
Children 12 or older admitted, children between 6 and 11 only when accompanied by parent or guardian. May contain moderate violence, frightening scenes, or suggestive themes.
Overview
This five part epic war drama gives a dramatized detailed account of Soviet Union's war against Nazi Germany during world war two. Each of the five parts represents a separate major eastern front campaign.
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Небо
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The Dawns Here Are Quiet
А зори здесь тихие...
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The Scarlet and the Black
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