Tatyana Chubakova

Story of psychological pressure which former Soviet Afghan soldiers have to deal with in peaceful life. Through the story of Ruslan we are shown how public indifference often leads to drug usage.

About young Soviet men who fought in Afghanistan and are trying to find their place in a peaceful life. They share their experience with older WWII veterans, talk about their post-war traumas and what they think now about violence. At the moment there are almost 2 years left before Soviet troops withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Four Muscovites – a photographer, an amateur historian, a painter and a philosopher – do everything they can to preserve the memory of bygone generations and foster connections between different eras.