Mountain Soldiers
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Two competitive army commanders test their new recruits in the Caucasus Mountains - Mountain Soldiers Ep.1
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A sniper competition: a novice vs a sharpshooter - Mountain Soldiers Ep.2
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Training in the mountains vs climbing in the gym - Mountain Soldiers Ep.3
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Soldiers' day-off - time for friends and family - Mountain Soldiers Ep.4
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Gruelling exercises: a rock climb vs a river rope traverse - Mountain Soldiers Ep.5
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The first battle: attack vs defence strategy - Mountain Soldiers Ep.6
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Preparing for the distant mission vs preparing for a concert - Mountain Soldiers Ep.7
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Getting ready not just for a competition, but for real combat - Mountain Soldiers Ep.8
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Recon men demonstrate their skills - Mountain Soldiers Ep.9
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Getting horses and dogs ready for the upcoming competition - Mountain Soldiers Ep.10
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A tough day in the mountains and a soldier falling behind - Mountain Soldiers Ep.11
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The two teams' final showdown - Mountain Soldiers Ep.12
A tough day in the mountains and a soldier falling behind - Mountain Soldiers Ep.11
The final round of the battle is to start within a few days. Now it is the first time when Tulsky’s unit has to go into the mountains. Kotelnikov’s group also goes up to practice rock-climbing. Shevchuk tries to cope with his weaknesses and not to fall behind but he still has to do a lot to become a perfect soldier. When the weather gets worse, all groups have to return to their base.
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Mountain soldiers live and train in the magnificent, but hazardous Caucasus Mountains. In this series, new recruits learn a multitude of vital skills such as navigation, rock climbing and combat training. Led by their highly competitive commanders, they overcome hardships and take on the most difficult tasks. They improve their skills through trial, error and perseverance to become better soldiers in each episode.