Originally posted by Gunthr
The movie reveals the difficulties inherent in getting things done under communism, reflected in rushed, shoddy technology and shortages of trained specialists and supply problems and a lack of safety equitment on the sub. In the end, though, this movie is about dedication to duty and bravery.
Under communism?!
Once again. We had the life that was not much different from what it wa in the "West", some things worse, some things better. Generaly we had a society suitable for Orthodox (Eastern, or Bizantine Christian) nature. What we have now is really alien for Russian culture and tradition.
Duty is a thing that we are supposed to forget. At least it's what we get from the TV. My Father served in the Armed Forces for 44 years, 1943-1987. He says that he is proud that he served Russia, not the "party" or "communist idea". But in 1990, when someone asked him "why don't you stop your Party membership?" he said: "I'm in the party since 1950, while Gorbachov is since 1952. He has to quit first.".
My Grandfather by Mother's line was a dedicated Communist. I have read his notebooks... He was one of the first officers to work with jet mortars. Spent 8 months at the front, got a Red Star order in Sept, 1941.
Sorry, I'm drunk as hell...
Communism or "democracy" doesn't have anything to do with Duty and Honour.
That submariners at K-19 knew that they are doing the last thing in their lifes...
It was like a bayonet attack. Everyone knows that it's only one chance out of ten to survive.
Shit...
Another friend from Leningrad just called me on cellular and said he has no place to dwell... Caravan-saray goes on....
Please forgive me for posting here absolutely drunk...
