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[[File:TrumanDovchenko.jpg|thumb|200px|Soviet Special Forces colonel [[Antonin Dovchenko]] in [[1957]].]] |
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| − | A major factor in the deadliness of the Spetsnaz was their indoctrination in Sambo, a Russian Martial Art created during the Bolshevik Revolution to fight the Tsar Nicholas II's soldiers. Sambo is a synthesis of techniques from multiple Chinese and Japanese Martial-Arts, with an emphasis on grappling, brutal joint locking-and-breaking, restraints, takedowns and throws that complement the inherent size and strength of its massive Russian practitioners. |
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| + | Director [[Steven Spielberg]] cast [[Russia]]ns in the roles of the main Soviet soldiers so that their accents would be authentic.<ref>[http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/features/38211-spielberg-talks-indy-4-transformers-tintin Spielberg Talks Indy 4 , Transformers & Tintin !] at [http://www.comingsoon.net ComingSoon.net]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Many of ''[[Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s disguised Soviets share names with US presidents. In the film's [[Production Diary: Making of "The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"|"Making of" documentary]], Spielberg posed with seventeen Soviet soldiers dressed as Americans (as well as several of the military police personnel who were killed during the [[Hangar 51]] infiltration). In a closeup, the name tags of some of them are visible.<ref>''[[Production Diary: Making of "The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"]]'', section "Shooting Begins - New Mexico"</ref> |
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| + | The depiction of the Soviets in the film generated some controversy back in Russia with the [[Wikipedia:Communist Party of the Russian Federation|Communist Party of the Russian Federation]] having called for a ban on the film, accusing it of spreading lies to trick their youth and even suggesting that Spielberg wanted "to provoke a new Cold War."<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7418727.stm Indiana angers Russian communists] at [http://news.bbc.co.uk BBC News]</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:50, 26 May 2019
Spetsnaz solidiers surrounding Indy's car at Hangar 51.
Spetsnaz, or the Soviet Special Forces was a team of highly trained soldiers in the Armed Forces of the Soviet Union. They were considered the best of the Soviet Army because their training was so harsh.
History
In 1957, during the height of the Cold War, over twenty members of Soviet Special Forces under the command of Colonels Irina Spalko and Antonin Dovchenko infiltrated Hangar 51 in the American state of Nevada. They stole the remains of an unknown pilot who crashed in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947.
The group later journeyed to Akator in South America while attempting to gain the ability to control American minds through psychic research. However, the group's number dwindled along the way and those that survived the trip were eventually eliminated by the power within the Temple of Akator.
Notable members
Soviet Special Forces colonel Antonin Dovchenko in 1957.
- Antonin Dovchenko / Truman (colonel)
Behind the scenes
Spielberg with the Hangar 51 cast.
Director Steven Spielberg cast Russians in the roles of the main Soviet soldiers so that their accents would be authentic.[1]
Many of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull's disguised Soviets share names with US presidents. In the film's "Making of" documentary, Spielberg posed with seventeen Soviet soldiers dressed as Americans (as well as several of the military police personnel who were killed during the Hangar 51 infiltration). In a closeup, the name tags of some of them are visible.[2]
The depiction of the Soviets in the film generated some controversy back in Russia with the Communist Party of the Russian Federation having called for a ban on the film, accusing it of spreading lies to trick their youth and even suggesting that Spielberg wanted "to provoke a new Cold War."[3]
Appearances
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull novel
- LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues (Non-canonical appearance)
Sources
Notes and references
- ↑ Spielberg Talks Indy 4 , Transformers & Tintin ! at ComingSoon.net
- ↑ Production Diary: Making of "The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull", section "Shooting Begins - New Mexico"
- ↑ Indiana angers Russian communists at BBC News
