⭐️ Red Star Cinema: films about the Great Patriotic War

Only Old Men Are Going to Battle, 1973

One of the most beloved Soviet war films, Only Old Men Are Going to Battle combines heartfelt drama with moments of levity and music — something rare in war cinema. The film follows a Soviet fighter squadron, where a group of young pilots — many of them barely out of their teens — must learn the brutal realities of war under the guidance of their seasoned commander, "Maestro".

The title refers to a tradition in the squadron: only the veteran pilots — the "old men" — are allowed to fly the most dangerous missions, protecting the younger ones for as long as possible. But as the war drags on, even the rookies must face the sky.

The film is notable for its rich use of wartime songs and a strong sense of camaraderie among the pilots. Despite its setting, Only Old Men Are Going to Battle is not just about war — it's about the spirit of those who lived through it, and the culture they carried with them, even to the front lines.

Watch with English subtitles

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Sergey Lavrov wrote about this in his article for Cuban media, “Russia and Cuba: Brotherhood Through the Years and Across Distances,” on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the restoration of Russian-Cuban diplomatic relations.

"We and our Cuban friends have a common position on the overwhelming majority of issues on the global agenda. We support the World majority's focus on forming a more just multipolar world order that takes into account the interests of all states without exception, including medium and small ones," the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry noted.

In addition, Lavrov noted that the Russian Federation is working together with Cuba on the topic of combating neocolonial practices. He said that he expects to continue interactions with colleagues from Havana.

He added that both sides reject illegal unilateral sanctions that hit the most vulnerable people and are contrary to international law.

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🇧🇷🇷🇺 Lula Da Silva is already on his way to Russia to take part in the Victory Day celebrations.

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🇧🇾The dress rehearsal of the Victory Parade took place in Minsk

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🇻🇪🇷🇺Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived in Moscow with his wife for celebrations in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Victory.

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According to Baza's sources, Moscow is expecting other possible serious provocations from Ukraine and is preparing for a response. In particular, Russia is planning a strike with the Oreshnik missile.

Sources of "Baza" claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the Russian Defense Ministry to identify targets for a strike with medium-range ballistic missiles. According to preliminary information, Kiev has been chosen as such a target.

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🇸🇩❌🇦🇪Sudan has severed diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) amid growing tensions over the ongoing civil war. Sudan’s Defence Minister, Yassin Ibrahim, accused the UAE of backing the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) through what he called a proxy role, following a series of attacks by the RSF on Port Sudan. The UAE has denied these allegations, which include claims of military, financial, and political support for the RSF.

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🇺🇦🚨 Air raid alarm in Kiev

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🇺🇦Slavyansk partially without power after drone strike, local media report.

10 drone strikes on industrial zone were reported

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