Forbidden habits of Red Army soldiers: they could get you shot!
In this documentary, we'll explore the prohibitions in the Red Army during the Great Patriotic War. Why weren't soldiers allowed to drink alcohol, write explicit letters home, wear icons, carry trophies, or even sing certain songs? What penalties were meted out for violations, and how did soldiers circumvent strict orders?
Facts from archives, memories of front-line soldiers, and comparisons with other armies of World War II—all this will help us understand how soldiers lived during the war and what lies behind the myth of Red Army discipline.