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
Gruelling exercises: a rock climb vs a river rope traverse - Mountain Soldiers Ep.5
Kotelnikov’s group heads to the mountains to be tested by the battalion commander. Tulsky’s men stay at the foothills, but their training is going to be equally hard. Both teams have difficulties in accomplishing their tasks. Kotelnikov’s soldiers learn to hold their fellows from falling off a cliff while Shevchuk and his companions have to cross a river by rope.
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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.