1 00:00:12,920 --> 00:00:14,260 Hello 2 00:00:14,360 --> 00:00:16,340 In the history of traditional cinema, 3 00:00:16,440 --> 00:00:18,340 criminals usually lose, 4 00:00:18,440 --> 00:00:20,420 The story always ends happily. 5 00:00:20,520 --> 00:00:23,780 I cannot promise such an end for what you will witness. 6 00:00:23,880 --> 00:00:26,060 The story isn't over yet. 7 00:00:26,160 --> 00:00:28,128 You, all viewers, are part of the conflict. 8 00:00:29,320 --> 00:00:30,860 What has happened so far, 9 00:00:30,960 --> 00:00:33,884 and what is currently happening is still far from what is expected. 10 00:00:34,560 --> 00:00:37,450 How we face challenges from communists depends on you. 11 00:00:38,720 --> 00:00:42,140 We are all united in hatred for communist slavery. 12 00:00:42,240 --> 00:00:44,322 The Soviets are the best team in the world 13 00:00:44,600 --> 00:00:47,900 Hockey sports prove that the Soviet system is the best system. 14 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:51,004 When the Big Red Machine is moving, it's hard to stop it. 15 00:00:54,640 --> 00:00:56,300 Their target is us. 16 00:00:56,400 --> 00:00:59,220 Our institutions, our families, our children. 17 00:00:59,320 --> 00:01:01,260 The Soviets started attacking... 18 00:01:01,360 --> 00:01:02,600 A brilliant game! 19 00:01:03,080 --> 00:01:04,380 Even though it doesn't display emotions, 20 00:01:04,480 --> 00:01:06,801 just admit, they are microcosms in their society. 21 00:01:07,000 --> 00:01:08,340 You talk about dynasty! 22 00:01:08,440 --> 00:01:10,260 This is the actual megastar, 23 00:01:10,360 --> 00:01:11,540 Probably the best in the world, 24 00:01:11,640 --> 00:01:14,180 Slava Fetisov, one of the best defenders in history... 25 00:01:14,280 --> 00:01:16,362 Fetisov, stab into the middle! They score! 26 00:01:16,480 --> 00:01:18,100 They are a totalitarian team. 27 00:01:18,200 --> 00:01:20,487 The KGB people are always there. 28 00:01:22,417 --> 00:01:24,266 They handcuffed it... 29 00:01:24,293 --> 00:01:26,320 Do you want to play for our enemy? 30 00:01:26,640 --> 00:01:29,333 I will send you to Siberia and you will never go outside... 31 00:01:38,200 --> 00:01:42,302 And it's really stupid if we don't make the necessary preparations... 32 00:01:43,262 --> 00:01:44,222 To Win. 33 00:01:44,266 --> 00:01:46,284 RED FORCES 34 00:01:55,760 --> 00:01:59,401 Okay... a... I just want, bro, a little about... 35 00:02:00,880 --> 00:02:03,820 Because basically, what I'm trying to get from this film is... 36 00:02:03,920 --> 00:02:07,660 ba... how does it feel to live in the Soviet Union. 37 00:02:07,760 --> 00:02:08,966 And... uh... 38 00:02:09,022 --> 00:02:12,942 Slava Fetisov, Defender 39 00:02:12,995 --> 00:02:15,780 Yeah, and express your feelings about... 40 00:02:15,880 --> 00:02:18,565 I'm busy now. Wait. I have business. 41 00:02:19,080 --> 00:02:20,286 Alright. 42 00:02:24,200 --> 00:02:26,140 Ma... I mean American viewers 43 00:02:26,240 --> 00:02:30,460 Not really understanding, things that people don't have 44 00:02:30,560 --> 00:02:31,351 or.... or even good things. 45 00:02:31,351 --> 00:02:32,340 Slava Fetisov has won... or.... or even good things. 46 00:02:32,640 --> 00:02:36,580 But what are some things that you think... "We have to wait in line, or we have to..." 47 00:02:36,680 --> 00:02:40,162 It's normal, but "We have to do this, we have to do it." 48 00:02:43,040 --> 00:02:44,540 Traveling, for example. 49 00:02:44,640 --> 00:02:49,089 Basic things, which we underestimate today. 50 00:02:49,280 --> 00:02:50,871 Like this is... "Look, we can't... 51 00:02:51,600 --> 00:02:53,690 Asteroid 8806 is named" Fetisov " 52 00:03:01,760 --> 00:03:05,820 I was born in the Soviet Union in '58. 53 00:03:05,920 --> 00:03:09,540 13 years after World War II ended. The whole country was destroyed. 54 00:03:09,640 --> 00:03:12,900 We lost 20 million people. 55 00:03:13,000 --> 00:03:15,340 That's a lot. 56 00:03:15,440 --> 00:03:16,965 We live in Stalin's buildings. 57 00:03:17,200 --> 00:03:19,646 Apartment-sized around 400 square meters. 58 00:03:19,760 --> 00:03:23,140 Water does not flow, toilet does not exist, one apartment is three families. 59 00:03:23,240 --> 00:03:27,020 That is a hard lifestyle. 60 00:03:27,120 --> 00:03:30,203 I am a cheerful child. 61 00:03:31,920 --> 00:03:34,241 I joined a game. I played hockey. 62 00:03:35,080 --> 00:03:38,004 63 00:03:49,240 --> 00:03:51,846 The puck ( puck ) is empty cans and similar items. 64 00:03:51,960 --> 00:03:53,849 However, we feel happy. 65 00:03:56,640 --> 00:04:00,540 Our heroes play for the Red Army Club, for the national team. 66 00:04:00,640 --> 00:04:04,180 At that time hockey was the most popular sport in the Soviet Union. 67 00:04:04,280 --> 00:04:06,900 because of the Soviet hockey team 68 00:04:07,000 --> 00:04:11,500 represents the culmination of Soviet achievements. 69 00:04:11,600 --> 00:04:15,127 and is proof that the Soviet government system is the best governance system. 70 00:04:17,040 --> 00:04:18,769 So, that... It's all politics, actually. 71 00:04:23,955 --> 00:04:25,262 ENTRY TEST! 72 00:04:28,460 --> 00:04:31,155 JOIN THE RED ARMY HOCKEY TEAM AND SERVE YOUR STATE. 73 00:04:31,680 --> 00:04:34,580 My mother and father, they might raise money for two years. 74 00:04:34,680 --> 00:04:39,860 They bought me gloves, helmets and ice skates on the black market, maybe for 250 rubles. 75 00:04:39,960 --> 00:04:43,940 That's a lot of money for a Soviet family at that time. 76 00:04:44,040 --> 00:04:47,249 The Soviet military body operated the Red Army School to develop athletes for the national team. 77 00:04:52,490 --> 00:05:00,746 There used to be a long queue of boys. 78 00:05:02,400 --> 00:05:04,420 With a stick. With ice skates. 79 00:05:04,520 --> 00:05:06,460 With parents. With grandparents. 80 00:05:06,560 --> 00:05:08,780 Unbelievable. The length may be 3-4 miles. 81 00:05:08,880 --> 00:05:13,442 When it was decided to go into the hockey world, 82 00:05:18,440 --> 00:05:21,091 83 00:05:21,800 --> 00:05:24,849 money, everything is given for that. 84 00:05:25,840 --> 00:05:29,020 They have a very well-organized system. 85 00:05:29,120 --> 00:05:31,860 I mean, from childhood to... 86 00:05:31,960 --> 00:05:35,601 They really choose the best from the best of the best.... 87 00:05:36,080 --> 00:05:38,924 And this is a system that is applied nationally. 88 00:05:42,760 --> 00:05:44,660 At that time I was only 9 years old. 89 00:05:44,760 --> 00:05:47,860 I queued around 7 or 8 hours. 90 00:05:47,960 --> 00:05:50,008 I'm tired. 91 00:05:50,120 --> 00:05:52,340 I have no other choice. 92 00:05:52,440 --> 00:05:56,660 They say, "Thank you very much. Come again next year." 93 00:05:56,760 --> 00:06:00,207 So I practice 3 or 4 times a day. 94 00:06:11,200 --> 00:06:15,540 Finally, they said I was good enough to join the team. 95 00:06:15,640 --> 00:06:19,804 I feel very proud to be able to play for the Red Army. 96 00:06:30,248 --> 00:06:33,013 Sounds in the ears of attacking music! 97 00:06:33,900 --> 00:06:37,386 The Red Army Hockey Club was founded during the leadership of Joseph Stalin to demonstrate Soviet Superiority, Stalin wants to create athletes to dominate the West 98 00:06:37,870 --> 00:06:42,524 Brotherhood of Ice is fighting furiously 99 00:06:43,484 --> 00:06:46,070 and we believe in the courage of those who are desperate 100 00:06:46,070 --> 00:06:48,320 Real men play hockey 101 00:06:49,564 --> 00:06:52,453 coward doesn't play hockey 102 00:06:53,297 --> 00:06:55,635 coward doesn't play hockey 103 00:06:56,497 --> 00:06:59,528 Slide on ice without fear. 104 00:07:04,680 --> 00:07:07,860 105 00:07:07,960 --> 00:07:12,420 We will give you training that no one has ever seen. 106 00:07:12,520 --> 00:07:14,921 You will be acrobating with your stick Turn it around your head. 107 00:07:16,360 --> 00:07:20,206 Where is the smile? You are playing hockey! 108 00:07:22,040 --> 00:07:26,841 Jump! Fast! 109 00:07:27,320 --> 00:07:29,163 Tarasov is the father of the Soviet game system. 110 00:07:31,440 --> 00:07:35,220 Good! 111 00:07:35,320 --> 00:07:36,260 And the head coach of the Red Army. 112 00:07:36,360 --> 00:07:37,860 You will be great hockey players! 113 00:07:37,960 --> 00:07:40,620 and real men! 114 00:07:40,720 --> 00:07:43,460 This person has an important role in my life. 115 00:07:43,560 --> 00:07:47,780 I'm a true supporter of the Red Army. 116 00:07:47,880 --> 00:07:49,580 I came there. I'm only 10 years old. 117 00:07:49,680 --> 00:07:52,126 Tarasov, he developed the program. 118 00:07:52,240 --> 00:07:56,300 119 00:07:56,400 --> 00:08:00,140 He has written several books about hockey. 120 00:08:00,240 --> 00:08:04,928 These books have been at my bedside since I was little. 121 00:08:06,520 --> 00:08:10,570 He described this game in a very simple way. 122 00:08:11,760 --> 00:08:13,660 Hockey is an aggressive game. 123 00:08:13,760 --> 00:08:15,460 Hockey isn't like tennis, right? 124 00:08:15,560 --> 00:08:17,300 So I won't say that people in the North... 125 00:08:17,400 --> 00:08:20,140 Americans, Canadians are more aggressive than Russians. 126 00:08:20,240 --> 00:08:21,660 I won't say it. 127 00:08:21,760 --> 00:08:23,740 But I'm really sure that there is a different concept 128 00:08:23,840 --> 00:08:25,080 about how you play it. 129 00:08:25,760 --> 00:08:29,740 Tarasov, who is a very creative person, 130 00:08:29,840 --> 00:08:36,220 he saw hockey as an game of puck that was amazingly, complicated. 131 00:08:36,320 --> 00:08:39,500 The Soviets play games that are smarter and more improvised... 132 00:08:39,600 --> 00:08:42,888 And they are able to cut and slide beautifully. 133 00:08:43,000 --> 00:08:47,660 The game of passing each other is something convoluted, a stretch of artistic tapestry, 134 00:08:47,760 --> 00:08:50,047 that we don't meet here. 135 00:08:51,200 --> 00:08:55,250 We emphasize everything in one unit, from togetherness. 136 00:08:56,640 --> 00:09:00,326 The carrier puck is a servant for other players. 137 00:09:03,800 --> 00:09:06,660 At that time our training camp was merged. 138 00:09:06,760 --> 00:09:10,890 My chess team and national hockey team. 139 00:09:15,640 --> 00:09:17,700 They often come to me 140 00:09:17,800 --> 00:09:21,691 if they have questions about psychological training. 141 00:09:23,360 --> 00:09:28,460 Tarasov has a theory that hockey games must be played like a chess game. 142 00:09:28,560 --> 00:09:32,780 He studied the Bolshoi practice, 143 00:09:32,880 --> 00:09:36,900 and apply it in hockey. 144 00:09:37,000 --> 00:09:40,580 See these dances, eh? 145 00:09:40,680 --> 00:09:42,728 Like Boogie Woogie! 146 00:09:46,920 --> 00:09:49,700 Sports is an art form. 147 00:09:49,800 --> 00:09:51,609 That's what Tarasov thought. 148 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:56,740 Creativity, a living and flowing mind 149 00:09:56,840 --> 00:10:01,323 needed for grandeur. 150 00:10:06,160 --> 00:10:08,481 My father isn't just a hockey coach He is a great mentor. 151 00:10:11,040 --> 00:10:14,900 He is able to see the potential in a young man. 152 00:10:15,000 --> 00:10:19,483 He developed my patriotism. 153 00:10:21,840 --> 00:10:24,446 154 00:10:24,560 --> 00:10:26,500 155 00:10:26,600 --> 00:10:30,660 156 00:10:30,760 --> 00:10:33,411 157 00:10:51,920 --> 00:10:54,220 158 00:10:54,320 --> 00:10:56,740 159 00:10:56,840 --> 00:10:58,260 160 00:10:58,360 --> 00:11:01,250 161 00:11:01,360 --> 00:11:05,809 162 00:11:10,200 --> 00:11:12,500 163 00:11:12,600 --> 00:11:16,605 164 00:11:16,960 --> 00:11:18,820 165 00:11:18,920 --> 00:11:21,660 166 00:11:21,760 --> 00:11:23,205 because of socialism. 167 00:11:23,400 --> 00:11:25,209 That's why we are the best. 168 00:11:38,520 --> 00:11:40,568 At this time, you are more advanced than us. 169 00:11:44,720 --> 00:11:47,200 We still have a lot of things to do to be able to keep up with you. 170 00:11:48,600 --> 00:11:49,726 We will do the work. 171 00:11:50,280 --> 00:11:51,486 We will follow. 172 00:11:52,240 --> 00:11:53,420 We will surpass you. 173 00:11:53,520 --> 00:11:56,980 You can laugh now, but when we pass you, 174 00:11:57,080 --> 00:12:01,324 We will wave our hands while saying, "Capitalists! Goodbye! Follow us if you can!" 175 00:12:09,160 --> 00:12:12,209 Have you ever watched hockey? 176 00:12:13,000 --> 00:12:15,810 I like playing with my doll. 177 00:12:16,040 --> 00:12:19,340 Do you know the meaning of these letters: 178 00:12:19,440 --> 00:12:22,220 K-G-B? 179 00:12:22,320 --> 00:12:24,060 No! 180 00:12:24,160 --> 00:12:26,300 Yeah, you were born too late. 181 00:12:26,400 --> 00:12:28,607 You don't have to deal with this organization. 182 00:12:33,520 --> 00:12:35,220 The Central Red Army is getting ready to leave to North America to compete in several game series 183 00:12:35,320 --> 00:12:37,660 against the best Western teams. 184 00:12:37,760 --> 00:12:40,001 An amazing player that we didn't see in last year's junior championship 185 00:12:40,920 --> 00:12:44,660 is a brilliant defender, Viacheslav Fetisov. 186 00:12:44,760 --> 00:12:47,889 When we cross the Atlantic to play against 187 00:12:48,480 --> 00:12:50,580 Ontario's best club at the age of 16, I'm really happy. 188 00:12:50,680 --> 00:12:54,730 At that time there was only one flight in a week. 189 00:12:59,280 --> 00:13:01,300 It's empty because nobody gets on a plane. 190 00:13:01,400 --> 00:13:04,100 191 00:13:04,200 --> 00:13:07,420 Of course, ordinary people cannot leave the country 192 00:13:07,520 --> 00:13:10,940 because that is the system. 193 00:13:11,040 --> 00:13:15,780 I used to travel with them often to provide protection. 194 00:13:15,880 --> 00:13:21,171 and prevent any "escape" to the West. 195 00:13:22,200 --> 00:13:24,260 "Special people" who are traveling with us, 196 00:13:24,360 --> 00:13:26,900 they gave you a passport before you arrived at the passport checkpoint 197 00:13:27,000 --> 00:13:32,040 and they collected the passport when you passed the checkpoint. 198 00:13:33,520 --> 00:13:37,020 Canadians put us in a five-star hotel. 199 00:13:37,120 --> 00:13:38,804 Candlestick. Marble. 200 00:13:38,920 --> 00:13:41,020 One person one room, 201 00:13:41,120 --> 00:13:42,406 and TV with hundreds of channels . 202 00:13:46,400 --> 00:13:50,485 Hi, right now, Loblaws is selling cold food wholesale... 203 00:13:51,080 --> 00:13:54,100 Fruits, vegetables in winter. 204 00:13:54,200 --> 00:13:56,980 I have never seen us given things like this before. 205 00:13:57,080 --> 00:14:00,420 In the Soviet Union, we eat fish a day a week. 206 00:14:00,520 --> 00:14:03,140 It's called "Thursday Fish". 207 00:14:03,240 --> 00:14:07,420 When people go abroad, especially for the first time, 208 00:14:07,520 --> 00:14:11,764 they were very surprised by the differences. 209 00:14:12,280 --> 00:14:13,460 We are given $ 48. 210 00:14:13,560 --> 00:14:17,140 They gave us pocket money. 211 00:14:17,240 --> 00:14:19,500 I bought 2 jeans, 3 pairs of shorts. 212 00:14:19,600 --> 00:14:23,207 There are so many items that are not in Moscow. 213 00:14:24,600 --> 00:14:28,820 Nevertheless, they have never seen 214 00:14:28,920 --> 00:14:33,847 the bad side of other countries. 215 00:14:35,880 --> 00:14:38,180 The supervision is very strict. 216 00:14:38,280 --> 00:14:42,649 Without such strict supervision, work becomes useless at all. 217 00:14:44,480 --> 00:14:49,340 I never thought of running away. 218 00:14:49,440 --> 00:14:53,220 Never. What does it mean? 219 00:14:53,320 --> 00:14:54,685 This means that you were happy first. 220 00:14:54,800 --> 00:14:56,643 I'm happy. 221 00:15:00,640 --> 00:15:03,420 Tonight, the Canadian Team hosted the Soviet Union. 222 00:15:03,520 --> 00:15:05,488 A team that we have never witnessed. 223 00:15:07,320 --> 00:15:10,608 In that room there were 12,000 people. full. 224 00:15:11,560 --> 00:15:14,300 I'm so nervous, you know? 225 00:15:14,400 --> 00:15:16,020 Our equipment is bad. 226 00:15:16,120 --> 00:15:19,580 - Canada against the Soviet Union. - The Canadian team is far superior. 227 00:15:19,680 --> 00:15:21,580 Two things that make Team Canada better, 228 00:15:21,680 --> 00:15:23,220 they shoot better and glide better. 229 00:15:23,320 --> 00:15:25,420 Canadians, fans and sports news writers, seem confident that their favorite team will destroy this challenger from Russia We beat them in all 5 games. 230 00:15:25,520 --> 00:15:27,682 Fetisov drove along the line. Fetisov tries to feed forward. 231 00:15:36,160 --> 00:15:37,650 Feeding forward. They opened fire, entered! 232 00:15:41,200 --> 00:15:43,407 Fetisov breaks through the cracks. Fetisov shoots. 233 00:15:43,520 --> 00:15:45,460 Fetisov with a brilliant game. He scores! 234 00:15:45,560 --> 00:15:47,780 He scores! 235 00:15:47,880 --> 00:15:49,980 - Fetisov. - Fetisov. 236 00:15:50,080 --> 00:15:51,100 And the match is over. 237 00:15:51,200 --> 00:15:53,620 The Soviet Union defeated the Canadian team. 238 00:15:53,720 --> 00:15:54,900 239 00:15:55,000 --> 00:15:57,810 240 00:16:01,560 --> 00:16:04,940 Viacheslav Fetisov. His teammates call him Slava. 241 00:16:05,040 --> 00:16:07,020 No doubt he is one of the great young stars. 242 00:16:07,120 --> 00:16:08,700 from the Central Red Army team. 243 00:16:08,800 --> 00:16:10,980 He said he was able to slide back 244 00:16:11,080 --> 00:16:13,890 as fast as most defenders going forward. 245 00:16:14,040 --> 00:16:16,620 Small children dream of being able to play like Fetisov. 246 00:16:16,720 --> 00:16:18,460 Which player do you like the most? 247 00:16:18,560 --> 00:16:19,800 - Fetisov. - Fetisov. 248 00:16:28,160 --> 00:16:33,769 Okay, Gabe. Let's begin. Let's begin. Work! 249 00:16:33,880 --> 00:16:37,980 You guys in America are used to not doing anything. 250 00:16:38,080 --> 00:16:39,764 Yeah. Okay. 251 00:16:41,520 --> 00:16:43,921 I want to ask you about Viktor Tikhonov. 252 00:16:44,840 --> 00:16:46,900 How can he become a national team coach, 253 00:16:47,000 --> 00:16:49,082 and what is your relationship with him? 254 00:17:02,520 --> 00:17:04,980 Tarasov got a problem because 255 00:17:05,080 --> 00:17:07,860 Tarasov's team scored a goal but was annulled. 256 00:17:07,960 --> 00:17:11,420 And he is very angry. 257 00:17:11,520 --> 00:17:13,249 he really pulled out his players from the field. 258 00:17:16,280 --> 00:17:18,180 Tarasov disagrees and stops the game. 259 00:17:18,280 --> 00:17:20,700 We didn't play for 40 minutes. 260 00:17:20,800 --> 00:17:22,609 And there is Brezhnev up there. 261 00:17:22,600 --> 00:17:24,560 Leonid Breshnev, General Secretary of the Soviet Union in '64 - '82 262 00:17:24,666 --> 00:17:27,211 And Brezhnev said, "What is this?" 263 00:17:27,666 --> 00:17:29,900 Translated by Dhekoz_163 264 00:17:30,920 --> 00:17:34,481 They fired him from the national team. 265 00:17:34,800 --> 00:17:36,962 They punished Tarasov for this. 266 00:17:39,920 --> 00:17:44,130 The KGB leadership is a supporter of the Red Army Club. 267 00:17:45,160 --> 00:17:47,208 Tikhonov is his protégé. 268 00:17:50,408 --> 00:17:52,648 Viktor Tikhonov Soviet Union Hockey Coach 269 00:17:52,800 --> 00:17:55,700 You mean, Tikhonov was very powerful in the Communist Party until they appointed him... 270 00:17:55,800 --> 00:17:57,040 What do you mean by power? 271 00:17:57,160 --> 00:17:58,140 I mean, can't anyone just say... 272 00:17:58,240 --> 00:18:00,020 What do you mean by power? He is part of the system. 273 00:18:00,120 --> 00:18:03,860 The KGB chief put it in that position. 274 00:18:03,960 --> 00:18:08,249 Viktor Tikhonov is not liked or despised by almost all players. 275 00:18:09,000 --> 00:18:12,004 If we disobey, he will punish us severely. 276 00:18:12,040 --> 00:18:13,004 Vladislav Tretiak, Keeper of the Goal 277 00:18:14,840 --> 00:18:16,968 He will cut your salary or make you unable to compete. 278 00:18:17,760 --> 00:18:19,580 The discussion was a little too excited. 279 00:18:19,680 --> 00:18:22,923 Our friend, Mr. Tikhonov, angry (ticked off ), forgive that expression. 280 00:18:26,560 --> 00:18:29,260 Tikhonov has been heavily criticized by several players. 281 00:18:29,360 --> 00:18:31,540 One player stated, if he needed a liver transplant, 282 00:18:31,640 --> 00:18:33,927 He wants Viktor's heart, because Viktor never used his heart (lol) 283 00:18:38,200 --> 00:18:40,780 You can see it yelling at the players on the bench, 284 00:18:40,880 --> 00:18:45,568 and, actually, he will hit them during training, hit their heads. 285 00:18:46,560 --> 00:18:47,766 Embarrassing like this. 286 00:18:48,400 --> 00:18:50,460 I'm very unstable. 287 00:18:50,560 --> 00:18:55,660 That's me. 288 00:18:55,760 --> 00:18:58,860 And people know that. 289 00:18:58,960 --> 00:19:02,780 They know when it's time to approach me. 290 00:19:02,880 --> 00:19:04,780 He looks a little crazy there. 291 00:19:04,880 --> 00:19:08,460 Tikhonov has been in a very favorable position from the start 292 00:19:08,560 --> 00:19:11,140 He got the best team in the world. 293 00:19:11,240 --> 00:19:14,140 He has full support from the government. 294 00:19:14,240 --> 00:19:18,460 In the Soviet Union, you can get any player you want. 295 00:19:18,560 --> 00:19:23,282 You only have to recruit him to become an army and he also becomes a Red Army player. 296 00:19:24,920 --> 00:19:29,100 Can Tikhonov succeed without us? 297 00:19:29,200 --> 00:19:31,500 I don't know. 298 00:19:31,600 --> 00:19:35,820 We were successful without him? 299 00:19:35,920 --> 00:19:38,660 I think I can. 300 00:19:38,760 --> 00:19:43,049 Here, suddenly, there is a team, which is able to defeat the Canadian team. 301 00:19:43,600 --> 00:19:46,763 And hockey players who are all considered heroes. 302 00:19:47,720 --> 00:19:51,486 And hockey itself becomes very popular in the country. 303 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:04,890 Can you tell me about your first Olympics? 304 00:20:11,640 --> 00:20:14,007 Want to tell? Do you have time? 305 00:20:17,480 --> 00:20:21,020 I came to you tonight to discuss a very important situation 306 00:20:21,120 --> 00:20:24,408 and change rapidly in Southwest Asia. 307 00:20:25,880 --> 00:20:29,260 The great strength of the Soviet military has been invaded a small, non-block, respectable nation named Afghanistan. 308 00:20:29,360 --> 00:20:33,060 Soviet-controlled Afghanistan is a stepping stone 309 00:20:33,160 --> 00:20:37,380 310 00:20:37,480 --> 00:20:41,644 the possibility of control of most of the world's oil reserves. 311 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:46,260 This is a business that deliberately is carried out by a strong, atheistic government 312 00:20:46,360 --> 00:20:50,260 to conquer free Muslims. 313 00:20:50,360 --> 00:20:52,900 A great battle is raging in Afghanistan. 314 00:20:53,000 --> 00:20:55,580 With the entry of Soviet forces in several parts of the country, 315 00:20:55,680 --> 00:20:59,651 the world's anger at the Soviet takeover - which blatantly became irresistible. 316 00:21:00,360 --> 00:21:05,420 Cold War Passion is now very, very hot. 317 00:21:05,520 --> 00:21:08,420 And then, the United States hosts Olympic Games at Lake Placid... 318 00:21:08,520 --> 00:21:10,761 They have some sort of nuances of Cold War politics in them. 319 00:21:13,080 --> 00:21:16,721 320 00:21:18,080 --> 00:21:20,420 David's match against Goliath featuring 321 00:21:20,520 --> 00:21:23,580 US team consisting of experienced college players 322 00:21:23,680 --> 00:21:25,940 against the Soviet veteran team 323 00:21:26,040 --> 00:21:29,060 Everywhere is considered as the best hockey team in the world. 324 00:21:29,160 --> 00:21:31,100 United States has lost a trial match 325 00:21:31,200 --> 00:21:34,727 against the Soviets, 10-3, several weeks before the Olympics took place. 326 00:21:35,960 --> 00:21:39,760 The defeat shows the level of skill difference between the two teams. 327 00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:45,980 Excitement, tension starts to build up. 328 00:21:46,080 --> 00:21:48,700 The Olympic Center is full. 329 00:21:48,800 --> 00:21:52,220 In the sense of politics or nationality, I'm sure this match is being watched 330 00:21:52,320 --> 00:21:55,260 with different perspectives, but this is still a hockey match. 331 00:21:55,360 --> 00:21:58,180 United States and Soviet Union above the ice sheet 332 00:21:58,280 --> 00:22:00,220 in Lake Placid, New York. 333 00:22:00,320 --> 00:22:01,980 This is where we are, when the game is in progress. 334 00:22:02,080 --> 00:22:04,860 The Soviet Union is dressed in red and the United States has a white costume. 335 00:22:04,960 --> 00:22:08,169 It's been 20 years since the American team defeated the Soviets. 336 00:22:09,160 --> 00:22:11,660 Pavelich feeds forward to Schneider. Power punch! Sign in! 337 00:22:11,760 --> 00:22:12,886 A champion! 338 00:22:21,760 --> 00:22:24,340 The United States has balanced this match! 339 00:22:24,440 --> 00:22:26,740 A few months ago, were you sure this match could be won? 340 00:22:26,840 --> 00:22:27,820 A really reckless blunder. 341 00:22:27,920 --> 00:22:30,526 A reckless blunder and an unusual by Tretiak. 342 00:22:34,120 --> 00:22:35,380 This is Tretiak on the bench. 343 00:22:35,480 --> 00:22:37,767 Places that are rarely occupied. 344 00:22:38,680 --> 00:22:40,020 He has been replaced by Zhluktov. 345 00:22:40,120 --> 00:22:42,340 Zhluktov, number 22, who passed to Makarov. 346 00:22:42,440 --> 00:22:43,851 Craig makes a rescue. 347 00:22:51,200 --> 00:22:53,009 He shoots and scores! 348 00:23:05,640 --> 00:23:07,688 4-3, the United States leads. 349 00:23:09,760 --> 00:23:10,700 Seized by Ramsey. 350 00:23:10,800 --> 00:23:12,860 There is McClanahan there. puck - it's still loose. 351 00:23:12,960 --> 00:23:15,008 Eleven seconds. Only 10 seconds left. 352 00:23:15,120 --> 00:23:16,700 Countdown is ongoing now. 353 00:23:16,800 --> 00:23:18,380 Morrow is far to Silk. 354 00:23:18,480 --> 00:23:20,220 Only 5 seconds left! 355 00:23:20,320 --> 00:23:22,940 Do you believe in miracles? Yes! 356 00:23:23,040 --> 00:23:24,540 Cannot be trusted 357 00:23:24,640 --> 00:23:28,420 USA! USA! USA! 358 00:23:28,520 --> 00:23:31,683 USA! USA! 359 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:38,401 We're number one. We are great. US is great! 360 00:23:38,640 --> 00:23:40,500 Destiny. 361 00:23:40,600 --> 00:23:43,740 And tell the whole team that we are really proud of them They passed it like a real champion. 362 00:23:43,840 --> 00:23:45,900 That's a big win, you know, for everyone, 363 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:48,580 and I think that proves that it's our way of life is the right way to proceed. 364 00:23:48,680 --> 00:23:51,780 Very heavy at that time. 365 00:23:51,880 --> 00:23:53,848 You should believe Soviet authorities are not happy. 366 00:24:09,120 --> 00:24:10,565 The government will certainly take care of everything. 367 00:24:12,840 --> 00:24:15,020 ... if they don't see an opportunity... 368 00:24:15,120 --> 00:24:17,580 369 00:24:17,680 --> 00:24:18,740 370 00:24:18,840 --> 00:24:19,940 What price do they pay there? 371 00:24:20,040 --> 00:24:23,010 Finally, tonight, from across the ocean, is a story about hockey. 372 00:24:23,200 --> 00:24:26,020 A team in the Soviet Union is still struggling with 373 00:24:26,120 --> 00:24:28,043 loss of title. 374 00:24:28,360 --> 00:24:30,362 There are a number of changes that have occurred. 375 00:24:33,720 --> 00:24:36,300 After the Olympics, 376 00:24:36,400 --> 00:24:40,041 Tikhonov fired several veteran players. 377 00:24:41,760 --> 00:24:43,046 That's wrong. 378 00:24:44,040 --> 00:24:46,380 All these people, all of these support staff, 379 00:24:46,480 --> 00:24:48,300 This is the team that brings success. 380 00:24:48,400 --> 00:24:49,925 not him. 381 00:24:53,240 --> 00:24:56,300 After the match, the workload increased dramatically. 382 00:24:56,400 --> 00:24:58,482 Until there are players whose urine is bleeding. 383 00:25:03,360 --> 00:25:05,900 We practice 4 times a day in the summer. 384 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,331 Four times. 385 00:25:07,440 --> 00:25:09,660 We work with a heart rate of 220. 386 00:25:09,760 --> 00:25:11,489 Can you imagine? 220. 387 00:25:14,080 --> 00:25:16,340 Players must stay in a kind of hockey camps, 388 00:25:16,440 --> 00:25:19,011 isolated for 11 months a year. 389 00:25:19,760 --> 00:25:23,481 And they may only go out maybe one weekend every month. 390 00:25:30,880 --> 00:25:36,340 You win by practicing tirelessly. 391 00:25:36,440 --> 00:25:42,402 The coach must repeat this tradition. 392 00:25:43,440 --> 00:25:47,540 A coach must find points 393 00:25:47,640 --> 00:25:51,440 pressure to get maximum results. 394 00:25:55,480 --> 00:26:00,540 That is giving gifts and punishments, like animal trainers. 395 00:26:00,640 --> 00:26:05,180 To get the best results from trained wild animals 396 00:26:05,280 --> 00:26:08,284 You have to force it a little. 397 00:26:30,640 --> 00:26:33,540 Do I respect him? 398 00:26:33,640 --> 00:26:36,020 As my coach? Yes. 399 00:26:36,120 --> 00:26:38,885 As a person? Not. 400 00:26:41,440 --> 00:26:44,380 The Soviet team has recovered after the defeat of America, 401 00:26:44,480 --> 00:26:46,020 1980 in Lake Placid. 402 00:26:46,120 --> 00:26:48,500 Well, there's not much left over from the 1980 team Fetisov, some star players are still there, 403 00:26:48,600 --> 00:26:50,841 but the rest is completely rebuilt. 404 00:26:50,960 --> 00:26:53,566 You must be born as a goalkeeper. 405 00:26:59,600 --> 00:27:01,740 I am a destroyer. 406 00:27:01,840 --> 00:27:03,410 I ruined the opponent's plan. 407 00:27:05,560 --> 00:27:09,690 Vladislav Tretiak in the goal. 408 00:27:10,080 --> 00:27:11,980 The best goalkeeper in the world. 409 00:27:12,080 --> 00:27:14,420 Tretiak is almost invincible. 410 00:27:14,520 --> 00:27:16,660 411 00:27:16,760 --> 00:27:20,580 The best goalkeeper ever in this game. 412 00:27:20,680 --> 00:27:25,971 Tikhonov has been given ready-made items. 413 00:27:26,080 --> 00:27:28,242 Tarasov has created star players. 414 00:27:28,680 --> 00:27:31,126 Praise should be given to Tarasov because he was the creator of the five series. 415 00:27:31,240 --> 00:27:33,083 They are the best in that mass. 416 00:27:40,600 --> 00:27:43,524 ... is the driving force of the Soviet team. 417 00:27:43,640 --> 00:27:47,100 When the five people were together, no one knew how they played. 418 00:27:47,200 --> 00:27:50,568 On the left wing, number 24, Sergei Makarov. 419 00:27:52,320 --> 00:27:54,482 He is the most dangerous player in the world. 420 00:27:54,600 --> 00:27:57,100 Makarov's magic and skill, 421 00:27:57,200 --> 00:28:00,010 who herded the puck and then swung it away. 422 00:28:01,080 --> 00:28:03,500 He is able to score goals from anywhere, anytime. 423 00:28:03,600 --> 00:28:06,420 He is the top scorer in our hockey history. 424 00:28:06,520 --> 00:28:08,284 And they score! 425 00:28:11,280 --> 00:28:15,126 On the right wing, number nine, Vladimir Krutov. 426 00:28:15,640 --> 00:28:17,847 He is a Russian tank. 427 00:28:19,440 --> 00:28:21,700 Krutov's, the height is only 5'9 428 00:28:21,800 --> 00:28:24,371 but it weighs almost 200 pounds ( 90.72 kg ) 429 00:28:26,280 --> 00:28:29,170 He is the soul of the five series. 430 00:28:32,640 --> 00:28:35,860 In the middle, number 11, Igor Larionov. 431 00:28:35,960 --> 00:28:37,020 Igor is the professor. 432 00:28:37,120 --> 00:28:39,566 I want to ask. Why is he nicknamed "The Professor"? 433 00:28:39,920 --> 00:28:42,620 Because he is thin like this. 434 00:28:42,720 --> 00:28:45,291 Not an actual professor, but a nerd. 435 00:28:47,200 --> 00:28:48,850 Thin but hard. 436 00:28:49,400 --> 00:28:51,050 That made many people deceived. 437 00:28:54,680 --> 00:28:57,684 Number 7, Alexei Kasatonov. 438 00:29:00,840 --> 00:29:03,020 He is my best friend. 439 00:29:03,120 --> 00:29:05,100 Seven and two, Fetisov and Kasatonov. 440 00:29:05,200 --> 00:29:07,020 They have played together a long time ago. 441 00:29:07,120 --> 00:29:09,220 to the extent that they know each other's movements instinctively. 442 00:29:09,320 --> 00:29:11,180 And when one comes in, the others follow, 443 00:29:11,280 --> 00:29:12,700 and how it works for them. 444 00:29:12,800 --> 00:29:14,740 Fetisov to Kasatonov. 445 00:29:14,840 --> 00:29:16,569 Direct shot, enter! 446 00:29:17,240 --> 00:29:19,766 He's a teammate. roommate. 447 00:29:21,080 --> 00:29:24,562 I have considered my brother Alex. 448 00:29:25,280 --> 00:29:26,780 My mother cooks for her. 449 00:29:26,880 --> 00:29:30,851 and my grandfather like his grandfather too. 450 00:29:31,960 --> 00:29:37,000 It's hard to find a closer relationship between these two men. 451 00:29:39,760 --> 00:29:43,740 Alex is probably the most complete defender ever. 452 00:29:43,840 --> 00:29:48,562 I'm sure he (Slava) is the best defender in hockey history. 453 00:29:48,680 --> 00:29:51,889 Number two, Viacheslav Fetisov. 454 00:29:53,040 --> 00:29:54,883 Slava is our leader, of course. 455 00:29:55,720 --> 00:29:57,529 The way to slide, the character. 456 00:29:58,920 --> 00:30:01,460 And he was dropped by Fetisov. 457 00:30:01,560 --> 00:30:03,460 Fetisov shows good strength. 458 00:30:03,560 --> 00:30:06,564 6'1 205 pounds. He is not a dwarf player. 459 00:30:08,040 --> 00:30:11,140 Tikhonov came from the politburo and said: 460 00:30:11,240 --> 00:30:14,980 "Slava, I have good news. 461 00:30:15,080 --> 00:30:18,740 " You will be captain of the Soviet national team. 462 00:30:18,840 --> 00:30:20,922 I said, "Thanks, but not me." 463 00:30:22,040 --> 00:30:23,929 He said, "Are you stupid?" 464 00:30:24,920 --> 00:30:27,321 I said, "No." 465 00:30:27,880 --> 00:30:30,060 But when I talk about it with friends, 466 00:30:30,160 --> 00:30:32,481 they said, "We want you to be our captain." 467 00:30:34,200 --> 00:30:35,645 I said, "Okay." 468 00:30:36,920 --> 00:30:38,820 Why did they choose me, I don't know. 469 00:30:38,920 --> 00:30:42,049 But I became the youngest captain of the national team ever. 470 00:30:50,280 --> 00:30:52,620 In Soviet hockey games, players are always together. 471 00:30:52,720 --> 00:30:54,006 Five series. 472 00:30:54,120 --> 00:30:56,820 They like to maintain the attack line and the two defenders that are there 473 00:30:56,920 --> 00:30:58,809 as long as possible. 474 00:30:59,440 --> 00:31:05,402 In our daily lives we are close friends. 475 00:31:06,440 --> 00:31:11,731 I say yes, they are good people, generous and always ready to help 476 00:31:13,120 --> 00:31:16,180 We always support each other. 477 00:31:16,280 --> 00:31:17,725 As a person, what are they like? 478 00:31:22,400 --> 00:31:24,641 We are all in the same reality, you know? 479 00:31:25,800 --> 00:31:28,860 We celebrate birthdays, family events. 480 00:31:28,960 --> 00:31:34,100 We go to the restaurant together. Spend vacation. 481 00:31:34,200 --> 00:31:36,380 We are all the same. 482 00:31:36,480 --> 00:31:38,460 But do they read, have hobbies? 483 00:31:38,560 --> 00:31:39,891 how are their personalities? 484 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:43,209 We are the same. 485 00:31:43,760 --> 00:31:47,481 Why do you keep asking the same question? 486 00:31:48,480 --> 00:31:50,642 They are already right from the start. 487 00:31:50,760 --> 00:31:54,481 They trust each other and they have a lot of pride. 488 00:31:54,600 --> 00:31:59,731 And they will make history as the best five series of all time... 489 00:32:01,520 --> 00:32:03,100 They have the sixth sense around them. 490 00:32:03,200 --> 00:32:05,362 They have eyes behind their heads. 491 00:32:07,560 --> 00:32:10,660 Sometimes you can feel without even seeing. 492 00:32:10,760 --> 00:32:12,000 your partner must be there. 493 00:32:12,600 --> 00:32:14,580 Soviet players really have been perfect in the movement. 494 00:32:14,680 --> 00:32:16,140 They move like one body. 495 00:32:16,240 --> 00:32:18,368 Geez, a fascinating game from the Soviets! 496 00:32:19,200 --> 00:32:21,340 Fetisov is the second highest scorer, 497 00:32:21,440 --> 00:32:24,580 even though he is only a defender. 498 00:32:24,680 --> 00:32:27,620 He will go up front and Makarov will backward 499 00:32:27,720 --> 00:32:29,006 They score! 500 00:32:30,040 --> 00:32:31,780 Everything is like this. 501 00:32:31,880 --> 00:32:35,140 Opponents don't know which one to close. 502 00:32:35,240 --> 00:32:37,900 turning back, Fetisov, Larionov, Makarov. 503 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:39,001 He scored! 504 00:32:39,600 --> 00:32:42,540 The goals they created are goals from fast movement. 505 00:32:42,640 --> 00:32:44,483 Everything touches the puck. 506 00:32:45,200 --> 00:32:47,100 Their level of playing ability is extraordinary. 507 00:32:47,200 --> 00:32:50,363 They managed to lift hockey into an art form. 508 00:32:52,400 --> 00:32:54,940 No one can match them. 509 00:32:55,040 --> 00:32:57,441 What they do in the arena... 510 00:32:58,560 --> 00:33:00,483 Yes, they are the best. 511 00:33:01,240 --> 00:33:04,140 The Soviet Union has beaten the Canadian team. 512 00:33:04,240 --> 00:33:06,460 8-1 in the Canadian Cup. 513 00:33:06,560 --> 00:33:10,180 And the crowd here in the stands, has become very quiet. 514 00:33:10,280 --> 00:33:12,408 when Scotty Bowman could only be stunned. 515 00:33:12,520 --> 00:33:15,860 We have Wayne Gretzky, Guy Lafleur, Gilbert Perreault. 516 00:33:15,960 --> 00:33:17,380 But they beat us battered. 517 00:33:17,480 --> 00:33:18,845 We don't imagine it. 518 00:33:19,080 --> 00:33:21,980 They have beaten the Islanders, the Boston Bruins, 519 00:33:22,080 --> 00:33:23,620 and now the Jersey Devils. 520 00:33:23,720 --> 00:33:25,660 A team from the Soviet has defeated 521 00:33:25,760 --> 00:33:28,060 defending champion Stanley Cup. For the first time. 522 00:33:28,160 --> 00:33:31,607 They have made aggregate against their opponents to 42-5. 523 00:33:31,760 --> 00:33:33,980 The Soviets are the best team in the world. 524 00:33:34,080 --> 00:33:36,020 Gold medal, just give it to the Russians. Send them home. 525 00:33:36,120 --> 00:33:38,300 - You can't see better. - He scores! 526 00:33:38,400 --> 00:33:40,060 Well, you know, The Russians are very nice. 527 00:33:40,160 --> 00:33:41,420 One person and one goalkeeper to conquer. 528 00:33:41,520 --> 00:33:43,648 Postponing it. Krutov scored. 529 00:33:44,080 --> 00:33:45,764 That's how to solve it. 530 00:33:46,120 --> 00:33:48,327 You will not see which is sweeter than that, brothers. 531 00:33:48,440 --> 00:33:50,020 You can't compete with it. 532 00:33:50,120 --> 00:33:51,380 Too difficult. 533 00:33:51,480 --> 00:33:54,290 When the Giant Red Engine is running, is very difficult to stop it 534 00:33:59,960 --> 00:34:01,540 This is the big match. 535 00:34:01,640 --> 00:34:03,900 So, here we are, in the gold medal match. 536 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:07,368 between Czechoslovakia against the Soviet Union. 537 00:34:07,480 --> 00:34:08,780 For the Soviets, this match is very, very important Because they did not succeed in obtaining a medal at Lake Placid in 1980. 538 00:34:08,880 --> 00:34:11,540 And if the Czechs take it from them this time, 539 00:34:11,640 --> 00:34:13,540 surely there will be a big shock in the Soviet hockey world. 540 00:34:13,640 --> 00:34:16,644 When competing in the 1984 Olympics, USSR has never lost even in 2 years (wew) 541 00:34:16,640 --> 00:34:18,560 Larionov is here, number 11. 542 00:34:18,622 --> 00:34:20,050 Postponing it. getting ready. 543 00:34:20,160 --> 00:34:21,500 There is Kasatonov. 544 00:34:21,600 --> 00:34:22,700 Return to Larionov. 545 00:34:22,800 --> 00:34:24,260 Larionov was urged. 546 00:34:24,360 --> 00:34:25,820 Krutov put it from behind the net. 547 00:34:25,920 --> 00:34:27,420 Makarov stands right in front of the goal. 548 00:34:27,520 --> 00:34:29,620 Ada Krutov. 549 00:34:29,720 --> 00:34:30,860 550 00:34:30,960 --> 00:34:32,962 Back to back, now for Fetisov. 551 00:34:34,040 --> 00:34:36,460 Fetisov manages the attack. Glide forward. 552 00:34:36,560 --> 00:34:38,005 Krutov scored! 553 00:34:39,040 --> 00:34:42,328 Krutov! 2-0 now for the Soviets! 554 00:34:57,280 --> 00:34:59,740 That is the biggest moment of my life. 555 00:34:59,840 --> 00:35:02,260 My childhood dreams come true. 556 00:35:02,360 --> 00:35:03,850 I managed to get this gold medal. 557 00:35:06,200 --> 00:35:09,761 I'm the happiest person in the world. 558 00:35:23,240 --> 00:35:28,041 My brother, his name is Anatoly. 559 00:35:30,360 --> 00:35:36,367 I think he will be one of the best attackers in this game. 560 00:35:38,800 --> 00:35:40,660 She's like a child to me. 561 00:35:40,760 --> 00:35:44,560 Our age is almost 10 years. 562 00:35:47,040 --> 00:35:52,126 He was killed in a car accident in 1985. 563 00:35:55,360 --> 00:35:58,330 I was the one who brought the car at that time. 564 00:36:13,040 --> 00:36:17,460 Being in such a situation, 565 00:36:17,560 --> 00:36:21,820 I don't want to live anymore. 566 00:36:21,920 --> 00:36:26,960 I share everything with them all. 567 00:36:27,080 --> 00:36:31,420 All exercises, all happiness and sadness, 568 00:36:31,520 --> 00:36:35,380 Defeat and victory, all positive things, 569 00:36:35,480 --> 00:36:39,121 and negative things too. 570 00:36:39,520 --> 00:36:43,860 Andrei Khomutov gets the news that his father will die soon. 571 00:36:43,960 --> 00:36:45,660 He came to Tikhonov and said, 572 00:36:45,760 --> 00:36:48,889 "Viktor, can I go visit my father?" 573 00:36:50,120 --> 00:36:52,020 He said, "No. 574 00:36:52,120 --> 00:36:54,566 You have to prepare for the next match." 575 00:36:56,240 --> 00:36:58,620 Andrei has never seen his father again. 576 00:36:58,720 --> 00:37:00,980 It's hard for me to imagine 577 00:37:01,080 --> 00:37:03,128 that Tikhonov can do something like that. 578 00:37:04,120 --> 00:37:07,220 Players often wonder, "What is all this for? 579 00:37:07,320 --> 00:37:10,860 " Why do you have to get the maximum number? 580 00:37:10,960 --> 00:37:13,611 "Maybe we should take a break." 581 00:37:14,400 --> 00:37:17,768 That's impossible. 582 00:37:19,320 --> 00:37:21,740 They were in the camp for 11 months. 583 00:37:21,840 --> 00:37:23,900 Training camp. 584 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:27,020 And 36 nights, at home. 585 00:37:27,120 --> 00:37:30,567 They never went outside the camp. 586 00:37:35,520 --> 00:37:39,700 We always oppose Tikhonov to let us stay at home. 587 00:37:39,800 --> 00:37:42,500 But he said, "This is the style of my team. 588 00:37:42,600 --> 00:37:48,562 " And this is the style of Soviet sport, in the Soviet Union. 589 00:37:51,280 --> 00:37:53,260 I'm alone in the apartment. 590 00:37:53,360 --> 00:37:55,260 And when he called me 591 00:37:55,360 --> 00:37:57,340 there seems to be a long queue behind it, 592 00:37:57,440 --> 00:37:58,860 and everyone is listening. 593 00:37:58,960 --> 00:38:04,649 Because there is only one telephone and there are about 25 people there. 594 00:38:08,800 --> 00:38:11,660 We discuss, The Russian 5, 595 00:38:11,760 --> 00:38:14,580 and said, "Can we deliberately lose at the next World Championship? 596 00:38:14,680 --> 00:38:17,580 " Maybe they will kick us out of the team. 597 00:38:17,680 --> 00:38:21,180 "And we can live more properly." 598 00:38:21,280 --> 00:38:24,420 I tell you, many times we ask ourselves, 599 00:38:24,520 --> 00:38:25,900 "Why do you suffer so much? 600 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:31,962 " Why play for people who don't respect us as humans? " 601 00:38:32,240 --> 00:38:34,060 In Soviet times, 602 00:38:34,160 --> 00:38:37,300 individuals must be totally obedient 603 00:38:37,400 --> 00:38:39,140 and must not argue. 604 00:38:39,240 --> 00:38:42,926 And if he tries to argue, his career will end. 605 00:38:46,560 --> 00:38:49,848 So much competition and you've never been home. 606 00:38:53,400 --> 00:38:56,980 At first, I go home and Dima doesn't recognize me. 607 00:38:57,080 --> 00:38:58,660 I will ask him, "Where is your father?" 608 00:38:58,760 --> 00:39:01,001 And he will show me photos. 609 00:39:07,080 --> 00:39:08,161 Your youth is wasted. 610 00:39:08,280 --> 00:39:12,330 New year's eve, vacation days, birthdays... 611 00:39:15,920 --> 00:39:17,888 You're just alone with the team, 612 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:20,980 without your wife and child. It is hard life. 613 00:39:21,080 --> 00:39:26,803 At age 32, I feel old and drained. 614 00:39:26,920 --> 00:39:30,220 I want the freedom to practice alone, or stop playing. 615 00:39:30,320 --> 00:39:36,123 So I was forced to go outside. 616 00:39:51,640 --> 00:39:53,500 There are many disappointments 617 00:39:53,600 --> 00:39:56,524 which was then felt in the Soviet Union. 618 00:39:57,146 --> 00:40:09,060 In 1985, the stagnant economy of the Soviet Union was no longer able to compete with the Western economy For more than 70 years, 619 00:40:09,640 --> 00:40:11,460 The Soviet Union is a closed society And the Iron Curtain is a reality. 620 00:40:11,560 --> 00:40:13,900 Beliefs that have taken root so long 621 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:16,685 which really binds the country, 622 00:40:17,880 --> 00:40:20,121 deep convictions and ideals contained within them, fading away. 623 00:40:20,320 --> 00:40:22,020 624 00:40:22,120 --> 00:40:26,842 625 00:40:33,130 --> 00:40:39,333 Realizing the crisis in his country, General Secretary Gorbachev proposed reforms which came to be known as "Perestroika" & "Glastnost." "Reordering" & "Openness". 626 00:40:39,400 --> 00:40:43,620 Dear compatriots, delegates, 627 00:40:43,720 --> 00:40:46,485 A new democratic era is underway 628 00:40:48,480 --> 00:40:55,813 These reforms meant freedom that had never been felt before for Soviet people. 629 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:59,004 Do you think people realize that this is the end of the Cold War? 630 00:41:00,160 --> 00:41:02,180 What is the Cold War? 631 00:41:02,280 --> 00:41:03,260 Cold War. 632 00:41:03,360 --> 00:41:04,620 No, I know. What is the Cold War? 633 00:41:04,720 --> 00:41:05,846 What is that war about? 634 00:41:06,640 --> 00:41:08,780 Regarding money? 635 00:41:08,880 --> 00:41:10,100 Regarding business? 636 00:41:10,200 --> 00:41:11,740 Of course, it could be. Do you think so? 637 00:41:11,840 --> 00:41:12,780 For resources? 638 00:41:12,880 --> 00:41:15,042 I think so. 639 00:41:15,160 --> 00:41:16,140 Nothing else? 640 00:41:16,240 --> 00:41:17,620 I think only because of fear. 641 00:41:17,720 --> 00:41:19,768 What are you afraid of? 642 00:41:20,760 --> 00:41:22,762 National security, maybe, right? 643 00:41:24,240 --> 00:41:25,540 That trick. 644 00:41:25,640 --> 00:41:27,980 The sports world has heard of the arrival of Russians. 645 00:41:28,080 --> 00:41:30,140 Namely, that some world class athletes 646 00:41:30,240 --> 00:41:32,860 those in the Soviet Union will be allowed to come west. 647 00:41:32,960 --> 00:41:34,883 become a professional player and get a big fee. 648 00:41:35,240 --> 00:41:37,686 Soviet athletes are being targeted a lot. 649 00:41:38,520 --> 00:41:42,445 The New Jersey Devils have offered defender Viacheslav Fetisov 650 00:41:42,560 --> 00:41:46,060 half a million dollars only for one year with the blue line. 651 00:41:46,160 --> 00:41:48,980 We think their presence will improve quality for the entire NHL (National Hockey League). 652 00:41:49,080 --> 00:41:51,003 The only reason these bosses are well-dressed and well-off 653 00:41:51,240 --> 00:41:54,700 considering selling players 654 00:41:54,800 --> 00:41:56,820 is that they have been notified by the politburo that their large budget must be deducted. 655 00:41:56,920 --> 00:41:59,180 Sales of defender Fetisov to New Jersey is one way out. 656 00:41:59,280 --> 00:42:02,220 This is not something the officials want to do, 657 00:42:02,320 --> 00:42:06,450 but in this clash between capitalism and socialism, 658 00:42:07,080 --> 00:42:09,180 659 00:42:09,280 --> 00:42:12,340 660 00:42:12,440 --> 00:42:14,522 money is proven to have a big appeal. 661 00:42:15,800 --> 00:42:18,900 And if you are a Soviet player, and you see what is for you, 662 00:42:19,000 --> 00:42:21,526 besides this gloom. 663 00:42:21,640 --> 00:42:23,180 And then they realized, "Oh my 664 00:42:23,280 --> 00:42:28,220 " Look at what the teams and players in the NHL have and see the money they get, 665 00:42:28,320 --> 00:42:31,210 "and cars and homes and holidays." 666 00:42:31,800 --> 00:42:34,724 Then you will desperately want to get out of here. 667 00:42:36,720 --> 00:42:40,700 Tikhonov returned from the Politburo to the training camp and said, 668 00:42:40,800 --> 00:42:47,540 "Slava, if you perform well in Calgary, at the Olympics, you win a gold medal, 669 00:42:47,640 --> 00:42:52,020 "You will be the first Soviet player to go play in the NHL. 670 00:42:52,120 --> 00:42:53,451 I said," Okay. " 671 00:42:56,960 --> 00:43:00,009 The face of the Soviet Union, Slava Fetisov. 672 00:43:01,320 --> 00:43:04,660 That is the captain of the Soviet Union, 673 00:43:04,760 --> 00:43:05,980 Viacheslav Fetisov , 674 00:43:06,080 --> 00:43:08,560 is representing his team on the podium here. 675 00:43:08,680 --> 00:43:10,330 I'm very happy. 676 00:43:12,520 --> 00:43:15,740 When landing in Moscow, they called me to the Ministry. 677 00:43:15,840 --> 00:43:18,540 They pinned me to the Kremlin, The Lenin Award. 678 00:43:18,640 --> 00:43:21,246 The biggest award in the country. And then I was called for private talks between three people: 679 00:43:21,680 --> 00:43:25,220 Minister of Sports, Tikhonov and myself. 680 00:43:25,320 --> 00:43:27,527 681 00:43:29,680 --> 00:43:32,900 When the Minister said, "Slava, you finally deserve it. " We will release you. Good luck and we expect all the best for you. " 682 00:43:33,000 --> 00:43:36,420 And he said," Am I right, Viktor? " 683 00:43:36,520 --> 00:43:41,780 Do you know what Viktor said? 684 00:43:41,880 --> 00:43:44,620 " Yeah, you're right. But I need him for another year. " 685 00:43:44,720 --> 00:43:48,820 " Because we can't replace him. " 686 00:43:48,920 --> 00:43:54,609 He said," January 2, we competed in the Super Series against New Jersey. 687 00:43:57,720 --> 00:44:02,362 "And we promised you after the match against New Jersey, 688 00:44:04,200 --> 00:44:07,140 " You will finish next season on the NHL. " 689 00:44:07,240 --> 00:44:11,643 Fetisov won it again. 690 00:44:16,400 --> 00:44:18,380 691 00:44:18,480 --> 00:44:20,140 The defender is the top scorer. 692 00:44:20,240 --> 00:44:22,060 Four times Player of the Year. 693 00:44:22,160 --> 00:44:24,401 Fetisov right there, he scored! 694 00:44:24,560 --> 00:44:26,927 Red Army leads 4 - 0. 695 00:44:27,320 --> 00:44:29,049 Will Slava Fetisov come to NHL? 696 00:44:30,520 --> 00:44:32,682 Maybe he will stay here. 697 00:44:33,800 --> 00:44:34,801 Now? 698 00:44:35,040 --> 00:44:37,042 not now, as soon as possible. 699 00:44:39,600 --> 00:44:44,940 See what happened? in public, he said "He may leave." 700 00:44:45,040 --> 00:44:51,047 But inside, not behind me, in front of me, he said, "No." 701 00:44:51,760 --> 00:44:53,380 What is the current status regarding this issue? 702 00:44:53,480 --> 00:44:56,500 We keep hearing the word yes, and then we hear no and then we hear maybe... 703 00:44:56,600 --> 00:44:58,340 Well, really, the status is now, 704 00:44:58,440 --> 00:45:00,408 depends on the Soviet government. 705 00:45:00,800 --> 00:45:02,380 Slava Fetisov wants to be here, 706 00:45:02,480 --> 00:45:04,180 and he wants to play in the NHL. 707 00:45:04,280 --> 00:45:07,020 But really, we have no power over the current situation 708 00:45:07,120 --> 00:45:09,122 and Fetisov. 709 00:45:10,280 --> 00:45:15,286 Lou Lamoriello, take me around New York. 710 00:45:16,280 --> 00:45:21,420 He said, "Slava, I know now that they will not let you go." 711 00:45:21,520 --> 00:45:24,340 He said, "This is life. " You should live here. " 712 00:45:24,440 --> 00:45:26,329 So when Lou asked you to run away, did you consider it? 713 00:45:28,600 --> 00:45:31,683 No. 714 00:45:33,640 --> 00:45:35,847 I can't run away from my country. 715 00:45:35,960 --> 00:45:37,540 I can't 716 00:45:37,640 --> 00:45:39,483 717 00:45:41,840 --> 00:45:44,923 doing something illegal. 718 00:45:45,960 --> 00:45:49,220 When I returned, I held a press conference. 719 00:45:49,320 --> 00:45:52,820 And I said, "I will never play for the Tikhonov team again." 720 00:45:52,920 --> 00:45:54,524 "Because they tricked me." 721 00:45:54,580 --> 00:45:57,635 Fetisov is out of the Red Army Club 722 00:45:59,937 --> 00:46:05,493 "I am tired of the dictator Tikhonov regime." "I don't want to play for a coach I don't trust." 723 00:46:13,840 --> 00:46:17,420 On the news day out, 724 00:46:17,520 --> 00:46:21,286 our phone stopped ringing. 725 00:46:22,160 --> 00:46:25,420 Our acquaintances stopped talking to us. 726 00:46:25,520 --> 00:46:28,603 Sports facilities in the country, 727 00:46:28,720 --> 00:46:31,929 none of them let me in. 728 00:46:32,040 --> 00:46:35,500 You come there, people know you, they admire you. 729 00:46:35,600 --> 00:46:38,180 They lower their heads and say, 730 00:46:38,280 --> 00:46:42,620 "No, Slava. You can't come and practice here. 731 00:46:42,720 --> 00:46:46,940 " No, if we allow you, they will kill us. " 732 00:46:47,040 --> 00:46:50,260 Agents are placed in their social circle 733 00:46:50,360 --> 00:46:55,780 so we know the situation is from inside. These people are just pawns on the chessboard. When you sit at home and you know 734 00:46:55,880 --> 00:47:02,923 some cars are parked near your entrance, 735 00:47:06,080 --> 00:47:07,900 and they will follow you, 736 00:47:08,000 --> 00:47:12,483 and they will try to listen. If you meet someone, what are you talking about? What's the worst thing they can do? 737 00:47:12,600 --> 00:47:14,700 Whatever. 738 00:47:14,800 --> 00:47:19,203 739 00:47:19,720 --> 00:47:21,802 740 00:47:23,200 --> 00:47:25,235 741 00:47:27,336 --> 00:47:31,660 Whatever. If they try to put Slava in jail, what do you think? 742 00:47:31,760 --> 00:47:33,525 Did they do anything? 743 00:47:34,280 --> 00:47:36,286 In Kiev. 744 00:47:37,087 --> 00:47:39,180 In Kiev. 745 00:47:39,280 --> 00:47:40,920 What happened? 746 00:47:41,840 --> 00:47:43,604 What happened... 747 00:47:45,400 --> 00:47:50,884 They tried to put Slava in a car and took it to the police station. 748 00:47:51,920 --> 00:47:57,700 They handcuffed them, and tied the handcuffs to the battery 749 00:47:57,800 --> 00:48:01,540 and they beat him until 4 am 750 00:48:01,640 --> 00:48:05,611 When they called Tikhonov and Tikhonov came and picked him up, 751 00:48:06,120 --> 00:48:08,780 That's when we heard when Tikhonov shouted, 752 00:48:08,880 --> 00:48:10,900 "Do anything, then put him in jail." 753 00:48:11,000 --> 00:48:16,291 "Don't let him get out of the country." 754 00:48:35,466 --> 00:48:45,440 Because there is no place to practice, Fetisov visited Anatoli Tarasov... 755 00:49:10,560 --> 00:49:14,485 If Slava won't join the team, what are your next actions? 756 00:49:14,960 --> 00:49:18,060 Most likely, we will all refuse to participate in the championship, 757 00:49:18,160 --> 00:49:20,740 All three of you. Who else joins you? 758 00:49:20,840 --> 00:49:24,460 There are a number of other people who will support us. 759 00:49:24,560 --> 00:49:26,380 Krutov defended me, 760 00:49:26,480 --> 00:49:30,780 with my teammates, Makarov and Larionov. 761 00:49:30,880 --> 00:49:33,884 Krutov is always silent. 762 00:49:34,600 --> 00:49:37,780 When you see the situation becoming precarious, 763 00:49:37,880 --> 00:49:39,370 he came forward. 764 00:49:41,680 --> 00:49:44,620 And from him, when he said something, 765 00:49:44,720 --> 00:49:50,011 that sounds different when you rarely talk. His words are really strong. 766 00:49:51,520 --> 00:49:54,251 Do you mind, just tell the story? 767 00:49:55,880 --> 00:49:57,660 This is very important because it is very personal... 768 00:49:57,760 --> 00:49:59,140 That's all. 769 00:49:59,240 --> 00:50:02,260 Slava leaves. 770 00:50:02,360 --> 00:50:06,251 I stay and play. 771 00:50:07,920 --> 00:50:09,340 It's surprising to me that 772 00:50:09,440 --> 00:50:13,684 Alex Kasatonov disagrees with other children on TV. 773 00:50:15,920 --> 00:50:18,420 You know, my good friend Say, "No, I'm not coming." 774 00:50:18,520 --> 00:50:20,841 So that's really a big surprise. 775 00:50:24,360 --> 00:50:27,443 It's a long story. 776 00:50:29,360 --> 00:50:31,260 Yes but you know... 777 00:50:31,360 --> 00:50:33,283 That is my country's story, I think. 778 00:50:33,560 --> 00:50:38,851 779 00:50:39,560 --> 00:50:45,567 He said in public that my actions were leaving the team incorrect. 780 00:50:47,120 --> 00:50:52,020 He took the position of Tikhonov coach in this situation. 781 00:50:52,120 --> 00:50:54,202 That's the funny thing. 782 00:50:54,800 --> 00:50:59,283 You are close friends. I mean, I want to know, roughly... you know... 783 00:50:59,880 --> 00:51:01,882 This is not the time. 784 00:51:02,760 --> 00:51:04,330 Sorry. 785 00:51:10,640 --> 00:51:12,290 Continue. 786 00:51:18,520 --> 00:51:20,488 The following question. 787 00:51:31,160 --> 00:51:38,169 special departments are formed within the KGB. 788 00:51:43,960 --> 00:51:45,291 Do you want to say something? 789 00:51:47,520 --> 00:51:49,740 Open your glasses. 790 00:51:49,840 --> 00:51:52,380 You won't be able to see me with dark glasses. 791 00:51:52,480 --> 00:51:54,580 Come on, they're transparent. 792 00:51:54,680 --> 00:51:56,140 I can see you well. 793 00:51:56,240 --> 00:51:58,380 Look at the sun. 794 00:51:58,480 --> 00:52:00,020 I just did it. I've seen it. 795 00:52:00,120 --> 00:52:02,380 I have sunglasses too. 796 00:52:02,480 --> 00:52:04,260 The color is white. 797 00:52:04,360 --> 00:52:06,203 Like this white color. 798 00:52:06,960 --> 00:52:08,450 Continue. 799 00:52:09,560 --> 00:52:10,891 Continue. 800 00:52:12,720 --> 00:52:15,724 When does everything start to fall apart? 801 00:52:18,120 --> 00:52:20,620 Maybe it starts because 802 00:52:20,720 --> 00:52:22,961 incident with Mogilny. 803 00:52:23,920 --> 00:52:26,180 Number 14 is Alexander Mogilny. 804 00:52:26,280 --> 00:52:27,580 Many NHL scouts say 805 00:52:27,680 --> 00:52:30,540 he is the best U-19 hockey player in the world. 806 00:52:30,640 --> 00:52:34,486 I asked Mogilny if he would consider playing in the NHL. 807 00:52:35,720 --> 00:52:39,100 I like it, but I think it's more interesting 808 00:52:39,200 --> 00:52:40,820 playing in the Soviet Union. 809 00:52:40,920 --> 00:52:44,660 Okay, what if we offer you one million dollars in cash? 810 00:52:44,760 --> 00:52:46,649 Then, do you want to come and play in the NHL? 811 00:52:51,560 --> 00:52:54,020 The Soviet team was there, taking part in the tournament, 812 00:52:54,120 --> 00:52:57,380 and they wake up early and Mogilny is gone. 813 00:52:57,480 --> 00:52:59,500 The escape begins with a telephone call 814 00:52:59,600 --> 00:53:02,340 to the NHL team manager, Buffalo Sabers. 815 00:53:02,440 --> 00:53:03,940 Are you in Sweden to issue it? 816 00:53:04,040 --> 00:53:06,900 No. What do you mean to say I'm going to Sweden to get him out? 817 00:53:07,000 --> 00:53:08,968 I was in Sweden to meet him, on his request. 818 00:53:16,280 --> 00:53:19,620 Mogilny is considered a traitor, 819 00:53:19,720 --> 00:53:21,961 especially because he was a Soviet soldier. 820 00:53:24,240 --> 00:53:26,561 He ran away, they said. 821 00:53:26,680 --> 00:53:28,020 But that's actually something... 822 00:53:28,120 --> 00:53:32,205 How do you say it... illegal. 823 00:53:32,440 --> 00:53:34,500 Here, people enjoy life. 824 00:53:34,600 --> 00:53:37,180 Everyone has his own house, his own car, 825 00:53:37,280 --> 00:53:39,820 But that's not the point. 826 00:53:39,920 --> 00:53:42,900 Here, people live for themselves. 827 00:53:43,000 --> 00:53:45,844 And there, I live like a wild dog. 828 00:53:50,560 --> 00:53:54,360 Why is the government really paying attention if there are hockey players running away? 829 00:53:56,400 --> 00:53:58,721 Well... 830 00:53:59,320 --> 00:54:01,607 It's hard to talk about hockey separately. 831 00:54:01,840 --> 00:54:04,060 Talking about it is not the same as, 832 00:54:04,160 --> 00:54:07,900 "Oh my God! The hockey players go!" 833 00:54:08,000 --> 00:54:09,843 The regime won't see it like that. 834 00:54:10,280 --> 00:54:15,180 One escape, can provoke more escape. 835 00:54:15,280 --> 00:54:21,242 This is a big threat to the Soviet forces. 836 00:54:21,800 --> 00:54:27,091 Politically, every time something like that happens, 837 00:54:27,200 --> 00:54:28,740 and reported in the media, 838 00:54:28,840 --> 00:54:31,660 then that is a victory for Westerners 839 00:54:31,760 --> 00:54:34,140 and defeat for the Soviet Union. 840 00:54:34,240 --> 00:54:37,300 Authority in Soviet sports and hockey authority, 841 00:54:37,400 --> 00:54:41,300 they realize that it is far better for them, for the system, 842 00:54:41,400 --> 00:54:45,420 to let players join the NHL. 843 00:54:45,520 --> 00:54:48,220 without the opportunity to escape, 844 00:54:48,320 --> 00:54:51,210 only because it can damage the country's image. 845 00:54:55,720 --> 00:54:57,220 Then they start negotiating. 846 00:54:57,320 --> 00:55:01,820 They say, "Okay, it seems that the highest authority agrees to let you go. 847 00:55:01,920 --> 00:55:06,420 " But you have to understand. You will give $ 1000 a month. 848 00:55:06,520 --> 00:55:08,620 "No matter how big your contract is. 849 00:55:08,720 --> 00:55:11,220 " You have to bring the money to the embassy... " 850 00:55:11,320 --> 00:55:13,971 I said," You can't. I don't want to go. " 851 00:55:14,080 --> 00:55:16,180 " I mean, are you crazy? " 852 00:55:16,280 --> 00:55:17,260 They say," You're crazy. " 853 00:55:17,360 --> 00:55:19,380 I said," Okay. " 854 00:55:19,480 --> 00:55:22,380 They called me again a few days later and said , "Slava, 855 00:55:22,480 --> 00:55:27,646 "You get special permission from the politburo. 856 00:55:27,760 --> 00:55:32,620 " Because you are so good for hockey, for the national team, 857 00:55:32,720 --> 00:55:36,566 "and you were the captain, then we will give you 10% of your salary 858 00:55:36,920 --> 00:55:42,051 " This is a special offer for you from us. 859 00:55:42,600 --> 00:55:45,660 "There is no need for anyone to know about that 10% part." 860 00:55:45,760 --> 00:55:47,728 I said, "No." 861 00:55:48,840 --> 00:55:50,820 Then it rises to 20%. 862 00:55:50,920 --> 00:55:54,660 Then 25%. 863 00:55:54,760 --> 00:55:58,287 They called my mother. They called my wife. They try to scare them both. 864 00:55:59,080 --> 00:56:04,660 Mom says, "Son, people call mama. They say you have no choice. " They won't let you go. They will do something bad for you. 865 00:56:04,760 --> 00:56:08,780 You don't fight again. " 866 00:56:08,880 --> 00:56:10,803 And Igor Larionov signed an agreement and left. 867 00:56:11,560 --> 00:56:15,804 868 00:56:16,680 --> 00:56:18,780 Russians are now here. 869 00:56:18,880 --> 00:56:20,900 Igor Larionov, midfielder, 870 00:56:21,000 --> 00:56:23,420 Vancouver, a playmaker. 871 00:56:23,520 --> 00:56:26,700 The NHL pays the Soviet Union to allow Igor 872 00:56:26,800 --> 00:56:29,326 and other Soviet veteran players to play here. 873 00:56:29,520 --> 00:56:31,500 Soviet player in NHL 874 00:56:31,600 --> 00:56:33,860 must submit a large chunk of their contract to their country which is starving for cash. 875 00:56:33,960 --> 00:56:36,540 But for the Larionov family, it was all worth it. 876 00:56:36,640 --> 00:56:39,325 In Moscow, everything is different If they lose, they may not go home. 877 00:56:39,440 --> 00:56:42,420 He is happy with the 50/50 division with the system. 878 00:56:42,520 --> 00:56:45,330 Who, Igor? 879 00:56:46,320 --> 00:56:49,380 Igor, and Sergei and Vladimir. 880 00:56:49,480 --> 00:56:50,420 881 00:56:50,520 --> 00:56:52,700 882 00:56:52,800 --> 00:56:56,122 They are happy with the distribution of 50/50. 883 00:56:56,800 --> 00:56:59,087 I said, "No." 884 00:57:02,840 --> 00:57:04,683 And I'm alone. 885 00:57:14,120 --> 00:57:17,100 They say, "What do you want?" 886 00:57:17,200 --> 00:57:19,260 I said, "I want my contract." 887 00:57:19,360 --> 00:57:21,460 The problem is that this player's life survives controlled by the Soviet Ministry of Defense. 888 00:57:21,560 --> 00:57:23,980 Fetisov is an officer in the armed forces and plays for his main team. 889 00:57:24,080 --> 00:57:28,324 The team is clear. Tikhonov explained it. 890 00:57:28,640 --> 00:57:31,460 And all they are waiting for is the Minister of Defense. 891 00:57:31,560 --> 00:57:34,609 Yazov. Dmitry Yazov. 892 00:57:34,720 --> 00:57:36,940 Minister of Defense. 893 00:57:37,040 --> 00:57:38,740 The second most powerful person in the country. 894 00:57:38,840 --> 00:57:41,650 895 00:57:43,200 --> 00:57:46,620 They called me to the Ministry of Defense. 896 00:57:46,720 --> 00:57:49,140 Trying to set me up. 897 00:57:49,240 --> 00:57:51,420 They told me to wear my uniform. 898 00:57:51,520 --> 00:57:54,490 The office is very big. 899 00:57:55,560 --> 00:57:59,140 He said, "America? This is my enemy. 900 00:57:59,240 --> 00:58:01,620 " There's no way you go to America. " 901 00:58:01,720 --> 00:58:03,020 He said," You don't want to play? 902 00:58:03,120 --> 00:58:08,365 "You won't play again, anywhere, however." 903 00:58:10,240 --> 00:58:13,100 I suddenly realized. I have to do something. 904 00:58:13,200 --> 00:58:18,420 I have to get results from this visit. 905 00:58:18,520 --> 00:58:21,180 Because I know I will never return here. 906 00:58:21,280 --> 00:58:23,408 Never. 907 00:58:23,520 --> 00:58:24,567 Will not. 908 00:58:25,880 --> 00:58:28,060 I said, "Mr. Minister, 909 00:58:28,160 --> 00:58:32,780 "If you do as you promised, then you are not a Minister. You are not an officer. " I was released from the army. 910 00:58:32,880 --> 00:58:35,008 "Thank you very much." 911 00:58:35,600 --> 00:58:36,660 I turned and left. 912 00:58:36,760 --> 00:58:39,286 He screamed, screaming. 913 00:58:39,440 --> 00:58:41,010 "You... damn. Do you want to play for our enemy? 914 00:58:41,120 --> 00:58:45,020 " Do you know what I will do to you? I will send you to Siberia. You will never go out. " 915 00:58:45,120 --> 00:58:48,203 But I never turned around. 916 00:58:49,760 --> 00:58:52,260 I went. 917 00:58:52,360 --> 00:58:53,441 You know? 918 00:58:54,360 --> 00:58:56,340 In 10 days, they gave me a passport, 919 00:58:56,440 --> 00:58:58,568 and I was released from the army. 920 00:58:58,680 --> 00:59:00,340 921 00:59:00,440 --> 00:59:05,128 Entry visa for some of the first jobs to the United States 922 00:59:10,640 --> 00:59:12,563 Wait a minute. Back. 923 00:59:15,640 --> 00:59:18,962 I don't understand why Yazov let you go if he gets mad at you? 924 00:59:19,960 --> 00:59:22,540 I'm not a historian. 925 00:59:22,640 --> 00:59:25,860 My feeling is that the country is trying to change 926 00:59:25,960 --> 00:59:30,100 something because at that time it was during Perestroika. 927 00:59:30,200 --> 00:59:32,260 But he doesn't want change. 928 00:59:32,360 --> 00:59:37,540 Everyone is afraid. That is understandable. 929 00:59:37,640 --> 00:59:40,180 It's like being in a dark room, 930 00:59:40,280 --> 00:59:42,220 try to catch a black cat. 931 00:59:42,320 --> 00:59:45,688 You know, it's not funny. 932 00:59:47,800 --> 00:59:49,290 OK. 933 00:59:54,360 --> 01:00:00,083 You will go and play with the hockey style of our nation. 934 01:00:00,200 --> 01:00:02,680 Skill that is skillful and effective. 935 01:00:03,320 --> 01:00:05,163 You will be great. 936 01:00:21,080 --> 01:00:23,651 Coach's Corner with Don Cherry. 937 01:00:25,640 --> 01:00:27,660 You look happy. What is wrong? 938 01:00:27,760 --> 01:00:31,500 You know, I used to want to come here and be a good person, you know? 939 01:00:31,600 --> 01:00:35,940 First show, don't mention Russian people and you know, and all that stuff 940 01:00:36,040 --> 01:00:39,300 And to be full, you know, "We will let them come here." Can not! 941 01:00:39,400 --> 01:00:40,820 I don't want them here! 942 01:00:40,920 --> 01:00:42,540 The players don't want them here. 943 01:00:42,640 --> 01:00:44,620 And you will regret that they are here. 944 01:00:44,720 --> 01:00:46,740 Nobody likes me in the United States. 945 01:00:46,840 --> 01:00:49,780 No one knows what I've experienced. 946 01:00:49,880 --> 01:00:51,580 They will think with suspicion. 947 01:00:51,680 --> 01:00:53,660 I am a bad person, a communist. 948 01:00:53,760 --> 01:00:56,140 They talked about Soviet people who came here and played here. 949 01:00:56,240 --> 01:00:57,940 Will some players get annoyed about that? 950 01:00:58,040 --> 01:01:00,740 This will be a touching situation, you know, 951 01:01:00,840 --> 01:01:04,980 because you don't like to see players on your team losing their jobs 952 01:01:05,080 --> 01:01:08,004 and if they come, there will be two empty positions in the player list. 953 01:01:08,880 --> 01:01:11,860 A punch was made by Clark to Fetisov, 954 01:01:11,960 --> 01:01:14,220 who did not reply. 955 01:01:14,320 --> 01:01:16,980 Fetisov looks like, "you can't do this." 956 01:01:17,080 --> 01:01:20,084 Like not believing when Clark started beating him. 957 01:01:20,760 --> 01:01:22,603 Let's see again. 958 01:01:24,760 --> 01:01:27,340 When I walk in my wife's seat, it feels like 959 01:01:27,440 --> 01:01:28,820 I'm sitting in one corner, 960 01:01:28,920 --> 01:01:31,620 and the others are sitting in the other corner 961 01:01:31,720 --> 01:01:36,100 and looking at me and speaking their language. 962 01:01:36,200 --> 01:01:38,860 I don't understand what they are talking about. 963 01:01:38,960 --> 01:01:39,900 Seeing me again. 964 01:01:40,000 --> 01:01:41,340 Laugh and see and talk. 965 01:01:41,440 --> 01:01:43,100 And I thought, "What are they talking about?" 966 01:01:43,200 --> 01:01:44,201 I don't know. 967 01:01:45,360 --> 01:01:48,980 The coach hates Russians. Looks like when he sees you, he hates you. 968 01:01:49,080 --> 01:01:51,700 How can you play for people who hate you 969 01:01:51,800 --> 01:01:53,740 because you are a Soviet? 970 01:01:53,840 --> 01:01:57,700 Hockey here is a brutal game 971 01:01:57,800 --> 01:01:59,040 with elbows... 972 01:02:03,360 --> 01:02:06,409 The stick is raised high and the game is individualistic. 973 01:02:07,160 --> 01:02:09,003 There is no style. 974 01:02:10,640 --> 01:02:12,369 It's very simple to play it. 975 01:02:12,960 --> 01:02:15,060 They are not creative. 976 01:02:15,160 --> 01:02:17,700 This is the worst team in the league. 977 01:02:17,800 --> 01:02:20,500 Someone is open and they tackle you 978 01:02:20,600 --> 01:02:22,540 And you fell down. 979 01:02:22,640 --> 01:02:25,530 They look at you like you've never played before. 980 01:02:27,160 --> 01:02:29,140 Life challenges me all the time. 981 01:02:29,240 --> 01:02:32,449 Suddenly, he was recruited by The New Jersey Devils. 982 01:02:32,840 --> 01:02:34,340 ... there, Kasatonov. 983 01:02:34,440 --> 01:02:37,940 Kasatonov, he is a bit outrageous, I think by Fetisov. 984 01:02:38,040 --> 01:02:40,281 He is a good hockey player. 985 01:02:40,400 --> 01:02:44,041 Did you tell the trainers, for example, "Listen, I can't play with this person. 986 01:02:44,160 --> 01:02:46,367 " I mean, I really can't do it. " 987 01:02:47,680 --> 01:02:50,460 Nobody cares about your relationship. 988 01:02:50,560 --> 01:02:52,164 They contracted it We have to play. It's not friendship anymore. It's no longer team spirit. It's a kind of competition. It feels heavy, trust me. 989 01:02:52,880 --> 01:02:57,260 Fetisov and Kasatonov, 990 01:02:57,360 --> 01:02:59,380 good friends outside arena, defense partner on the arena, 991 01:02:59,480 --> 01:03:02,086 I came to the United States to play hockey. 992 01:03:02,400 --> 01:03:04,060 993 01:03:04,160 --> 01:03:07,369 994 01:03:10,800 --> 01:03:13,740 995 01:03:13,840 --> 01:03:15,968 Not to get involved in nonsense like this. 996 01:03:16,640 --> 01:03:18,700 Welcome to the big league, Vladimir. 997 01:03:18,800 --> 01:03:20,940 Krutov was hit hard. He fell over. 998 01:03:21,040 --> 01:03:23,860 Soviets in the big league have problems. 999 01:03:23,960 --> 01:03:25,700 They are too old or too slow. 1000 01:03:25,800 --> 01:03:29,300 They are too confused in the arena and tend to fantasize too much They tend to pass when they should shoot, 1001 01:03:29,400 --> 01:03:31,420 and that makes the original people nervous. 1002 01:03:31,520 --> 01:03:33,887 They didn't come here to dance the Bolshoi Ballet. 1003 01:03:34,480 --> 01:03:37,211 This is a new experience for me 1004 01:03:40,160 --> 01:03:42,860 playing for the losing team. 1005 01:03:42,960 --> 01:03:44,962 I asked the fans to be patient. 1006 01:03:47,080 --> 01:03:48,969 1007 01:03:53,000 --> 01:03:56,402 Staying in the NHL doesn't work smoothly for me. 1008 01:03:58,080 --> 01:04:00,740 But it's okay, I think. 1009 01:04:00,840 --> 01:04:06,802 Above all, my life went smoothly. I think everything is fine. 1010 01:04:11,880 --> 01:04:13,220 When you come from the system 1011 01:04:13,320 --> 01:04:16,540 where your days are set, 1012 01:04:16,640 --> 01:04:18,700 and that's what these hockey players experienced, 1013 01:04:18,800 --> 01:04:20,380 and then you... 1014 01:04:20,480 --> 01:04:22,340 You come to a completely different environment where you are expected to be able to set 1015 01:04:22,440 --> 01:04:25,420 and live your own life, you become lost. 1016 01:04:25,520 --> 01:04:29,241 I am 36. 1017 01:04:34,800 --> 01:04:37,849 And they sold me from New Jersey to Detroit. 1018 01:04:38,760 --> 01:04:42,460 Do you miss Larionov, Krutov, Makarov? 1019 01:04:42,560 --> 01:04:45,020 1020 01:04:45,120 --> 01:04:46,380 Of course. 1021 01:04:46,480 --> 01:04:49,211 We spent so many years playing and living together 1022 01:04:49,320 --> 01:04:55,123 You miss the people who were close to you. 1023 01:04:55,480 --> 01:04:58,540 I thought, "My God. I did something wrong." 1024 01:04:58,640 --> 01:05:01,300 "You have been successful. You have always been at the top. " Now you are a loser? " 1025 01:05:01,400 --> 01:05:03,641 Do you think the game here is more fun? 1026 01:05:04,160 --> 01:05:06,481 I went out of the locker room and saw my wife I was crying. I said, "Why are you crying?" 1027 01:05:10,000 --> 01:05:15,380 He said, "Oh maybe this is our last chance." 1028 01:05:15,480 --> 01:05:17,580 I said, "No." 1029 01:05:17,680 --> 01:05:19,380 We have two choices: 1030 01:05:19,480 --> 01:05:24,420 1031 01:05:24,520 --> 01:05:27,900 1032 01:05:28,000 --> 01:05:29,580 1033 01:05:29,680 --> 01:05:31,700 Pack and go home 1034 01:05:31,800 --> 01:05:33,450 or keep fighting. 1035 01:05:45,413 --> 01:05:48,750 Not satisfied with Perestroika, Defense Minister Dmitry Yazov led a military coup. 1036 01:05:48,840 --> 01:05:52,640 Hundreds of tanks belonging to the Soviet army, moving into the streets of Moscow, 1037 01:05:52,693 --> 01:05:55,920 but the coup will not run without resistance. 1038 01:05:59,680 --> 01:06:01,226 The coup failed, but the government is weak 1039 01:06:01,395 --> 01:06:03,780 ... is something that is certainly not anticipated 1040 01:06:03,880 --> 01:06:05,370 in this form, as soon as this. 1041 01:06:05,480 --> 01:06:08,460 Their level of change and readiness 1042 01:06:08,560 --> 01:06:10,403 certainly not anticipated. 1043 01:06:18,880 --> 01:06:24,444 I hereby announce my resignation as President of the USSR. 1044 01:06:27,400 --> 01:06:31,724 An end has been put on the Cold War era and an arms race, 1045 01:06:31,840 --> 01:06:34,650 and crazy militarization of this country. 1046 01:06:34,760 --> 01:06:37,809 The threat of a nuclear war is over. 1047 01:06:38,862 --> 01:06:45,430 With Gorbachev's resignation, the Soviet Union was divided. 1048 01:06:45,528 --> 01:06:51,893 Russia becomes its own state together with 14 other states. 1049 01:06:52,080 --> 01:06:55,801 I wish you all the best. 1050 01:06:59,840 --> 01:07:04,020 I know how good they were. I have seen them compete. 1051 01:07:04,120 --> 01:07:06,180 Bobby, Soviet people, they never stopped skating. 1052 01:07:06,280 --> 01:07:07,850 They always move. 1053 01:07:07,960 --> 01:07:11,540 Their hockey style disturbs our goalkeepers and defender because you know, you're used to playing in one particular way, 1054 01:07:11,640 --> 01:07:14,500 and then suddenly, the opposing camp did something different. 1055 01:07:14,600 --> 01:07:17,604 Canadians are trapped in the middle of the Soviet vortex. 1056 01:07:18,360 --> 01:07:20,966 Scotty Bowman is a coach with wins most than anyone in NHL history 1057 01:07:20,966 --> 01:07:22,960 At first we had three players who came at almost the same time 1058 01:07:23,600 --> 01:07:27,500 Konstantinov, Fedorov and Kozlov. 1059 01:07:27,600 --> 01:07:29,620 We are able to shop and get Igor Larionov. 1060 01:07:29,720 --> 01:07:32,140 And once we got the fourth member from the Russian player, 1061 01:07:32,240 --> 01:07:35,500 1062 01:07:35,600 --> 01:07:37,820 We said, "Let's find one more." 1063 01:07:37,920 --> 01:07:41,260 We need a defender, and we got Slava Fetisov. 1064 01:07:41,360 --> 01:07:43,488 At that time he was 37 or 38. 1065 01:07:44,680 --> 01:07:46,842 You could say we made a fortune by buying it. 1066 01:07:49,040 --> 01:07:50,340 When they join together. 1067 01:07:50,440 --> 01:07:53,820 and they determine their own type of game, 1068 01:07:53,920 --> 01:07:56,048 we were really surprised by ourselves. 1069 01:07:56,160 --> 01:07:58,527 And the Soviet symphony was playing. 1070 01:08:10,000 --> 01:08:11,860 They keep crossing. 1071 01:08:11,960 --> 01:08:14,980 And they pass many times in their own area. 1072 01:08:15,080 --> 01:08:16,940 If they don't see an opportunity to score, 1073 01:08:17,040 --> 01:08:20,681 they return the puck back and set another attack, 1074 01:08:21,440 --> 01:08:23,841 They play in a completely different style. 1075 01:08:27,400 --> 01:08:29,420 Gather again in the same team. 1076 01:08:29,520 --> 01:08:32,091 It feels like the fish is released back into the water. 1077 01:08:34,040 --> 01:08:36,691 You can't guess what they will do next. 1078 01:08:41,040 --> 01:08:45,523 You suddenly become young and enjoy the game. 1079 01:08:50,480 --> 01:08:54,121 Around the arena, Russian seems to be a second language 1080 01:09:00,040 --> 01:09:01,724 Many people complain about this. 1081 01:09:04,000 --> 01:09:07,620 For me, I'm not... They're playing for us and they're good. 1082 01:09:07,720 --> 01:09:09,768 No, sir! And he was dropped by Fetisov. 1083 01:09:17,080 --> 01:09:21,220 I'm not really able to learn the system, as much as I want, 1084 01:09:21,320 --> 01:09:24,290 but I just let them do what they want to do. 1085 01:09:25,320 --> 01:09:27,220 Scotty comes to the locker room and says, 1086 01:09:27,320 --> 01:09:30,300 "Guys, I don't know who taught you to play like this, 1087 01:09:30,400 --> 01:09:33,820 " but I want to ask for one thing. 1088 01:09:33,920 --> 01:09:36,446 "Don't change anything." 1089 01:09:40,120 --> 01:09:42,282 ... in game one in the Stanley Cup final... 1090 01:10:30,120 --> 01:10:32,380 I immediately started looking for Igor. 1091 01:10:32,480 --> 01:10:34,881 And I said, "Igor, we will go together." 1092 01:10:58,680 --> 01:11:01,365 That's really an American dream, you know? 1093 01:11:06,840 --> 01:11:11,050 After that, I went to Gary Bettman. I said, "Gary, I want to take his prize to Moscow." 1094 01:11:11,160 --> 01:11:13,580 He said, "Are you crazy? We will not let the trophy be brought to Moscow. 1095 01:11:13,680 --> 01:11:16,260 " There is a mob. It's a bad country. " 1096 01:11:16,360 --> 01:11:19,250 I said," Look, I want the trophy to be in Moscow. " 1097 01:11:21,040 --> 01:11:22,180 He said," Slava, that's impossible. " 1098 01:11:22,280 --> 01:11:25,443 I said," What do you mean it's impossible? " 1099 01:11:31,560 --> 01:11:34,260 It's great to be able to go home. 1100 01:11:34,360 --> 01:11:37,460 For me, the Red Army Club is home, of course. 1101 01:11:37,560 --> 01:11:40,620 I started here when I was 8 years old, 1102 01:11:40,720 --> 01:11:43,166 and I left when I was 31. 1103 01:11:44,360 --> 01:11:45,780 It's weird . When you were born in the Soviet Union, 1104 01:11:45,880 --> 01:11:47,540 1105 01:11:47,640 --> 01:11:50,928 and you leave one country and when you come back it's already another country. 1106 01:11:52,400 --> 01:11:55,244 It's uncomfortable, you know? 1107 01:11:57,040 --> 01:11:59,780 When I returned to Moscow, 1108 01:11:59,880 --> 01:12:02,140 Moscow has been very different. 1109 01:12:02,240 --> 01:12:03,620 Different mentalities. 1110 01:12:03,720 --> 01:12:05,420 Different cultures. 1111 01:12:05,520 --> 01:12:07,568 Different... Everything is different. 1112 01:12:07,880 --> 01:12:10,940 Capitalism has planted its roots here... no doubt, 1113 01:12:11,040 --> 01:12:13,620 and some people become rich. 1114 01:12:13,720 --> 01:12:16,140 But some problems may get worse. 1115 01:12:16,240 --> 01:12:17,940 In Moscow and Leningrad, 1116 01:12:18,040 --> 01:12:20,860 many who secretly make illicit money. 1117 01:12:20,960 --> 01:12:22,980 Operates outside official boundaries 1118 01:12:23,080 --> 01:12:25,811 sometimes more effective than operating in it. 1119 01:12:27,360 --> 01:12:31,180 Russians don't like corruption in this country. 1120 01:12:31,280 --> 01:12:34,460 They feel they are not protected by the court. 1121 01:12:34,560 --> 01:12:37,260 They feel that the police are just ordinary police officers, 1122 01:12:37,360 --> 01:12:39,442 which can do whatever they want to you. 1123 01:12:40,720 --> 01:12:42,620 The country does not have a hero. Don't have a system. 1124 01:12:42,720 --> 01:12:45,020 No structure. Nothing. 1125 01:12:45,120 --> 01:12:47,180 Everyone goes around trying to get something. 1126 01:12:47,280 --> 01:12:50,860 This is not the life I want to live. 1127 01:12:50,960 --> 01:12:54,089 Everything is always about the material side: money, finance. 1128 01:12:55,960 --> 01:12:59,020 The crisis in our country is now reflected in hockey. 1129 01:12:59,120 --> 01:13:02,260 With the first selection, the Atlanta Thrashers 1130 01:13:02,360 --> 01:13:05,330 happy to choose from Russian Division I, 1131 01:13:05,440 --> 01:13:07,540 Spartak Moscow... 1132 01:13:07,640 --> 01:13:08,700 Ilya Kovalchuk. 1133 01:13:08,800 --> 01:13:10,020 Nail Yakupov. 1134 01:13:10,120 --> 01:13:11,804 Alexander Ovechkin. 1135 01:13:12,640 --> 01:13:18,602 Teams only have very little money to prevent players from going 1136 01:13:19,600 --> 01:13:22,080 Yo, this is Alexander Ovechkin. I'll go to the red carpet. 1137 01:13:22,080 --> 01:13:24,080 Since 1989, more than 500 Russian players have been contracted 1138 01:13:28,440 --> 01:13:31,683 We like forgetting about patriotism. 1139 01:13:31,800 --> 01:13:34,167 We are ashamed of ourselves. 1140 01:13:34,360 --> 01:13:37,220 We will test the accuracy of the shot from Alexander Ovechkin 1141 01:13:37,320 --> 01:13:40,260 by filling these dolls with Russian makeup, 1142 01:13:40,360 --> 01:13:42,249 and he will destroy them with these hockey balls. 1143 01:13:45,640 --> 01:13:48,086 We lost something. 1144 01:13:50,640 --> 01:13:52,961 We lost our pride. 1145 01:13:54,960 --> 01:13:56,860 We lost... 1146 01:13:56,960 --> 01:13:59,440 our soul. 1147 01:14:01,600 --> 01:14:04,620 But do you prefer that everything return to the former Soviet Union again? 1148 01:14:04,720 --> 01:14:07,420 You know, like, do you prefer 1149 01:14:07,520 --> 01:14:10,683 none of that happened, even though you left? 1150 01:14:14,360 --> 01:14:17,620 Gabe... 1151 01:14:17,720 --> 01:14:20,260 That's not the right question. 1152 01:14:20,360 --> 01:14:21,820 I'm a politician now. 1153 01:14:21,920 --> 01:14:25,940 That's my feeling 20 years ago right? 1154 01:14:26,040 --> 01:14:27,580 I was sad at that time. 1155 01:14:27,680 --> 01:14:29,700 I competed for this country for years. 1156 01:14:29,800 --> 01:14:32,770 I am proud to play and captain the national team. 1157 01:14:36,640 --> 01:14:40,260 When Putin invited me, it was 2002. 1158 01:14:40,360 --> 01:14:44,046 it's been 11 years not the Soviet Union anymore. 1159 01:14:45,720 --> 01:14:48,291 President Putin said, "Slava, enough already. 1160 01:14:48,920 --> 01:14:51,605 " Going home. " 1161 01:15:01,320 --> 01:15:04,324 Vladimir Putin gave me the position of Minister of Sports. 1162 01:15:07,200 --> 01:15:09,521 Sport must be a way of life. 1163 01:15:14,000 --> 01:15:18,005 I am just a small person in the middle of the system is big, but I tried to do my best. 1164 01:15:19,760 --> 01:15:21,660 The people who run this country, 1165 01:15:21,760 --> 01:15:25,140 were born in the Soviet Union, studied in Soviet schools, 1166 01:15:25,240 --> 01:15:26,740 former members of Komsomol. 1167 01:15:26,840 --> 01:15:30,020 They were created, forged by the Soviet system. 1168 01:15:30,120 --> 01:15:31,610 That's them. Most of the problems are still in the past. 1169 01:15:31,760 --> 01:15:36,846 1170 01:15:37,360 --> 01:15:40,330 And they won't leave... like this. 1171 01:15:42,600 --> 01:15:45,300 It's really a lot of work. 1172 01:15:45,400 --> 01:15:48,847 24 working hours. Every day. 1173 01:15:54,800 --> 01:15:56,740 You know, we have a lot of problems. 1174 01:15:56,840 --> 01:15:58,540 I have to build infrastructure. 1175 01:15:58,640 --> 01:15:59,780 I have to make money. 1176 01:15:59,880 --> 01:16:02,740 I have to think for my community now. 1177 01:16:02,840 --> 01:16:04,780 Children, veterans... 1178 01:16:04,880 --> 01:16:08,726 Trying to build something good from what already exists. 1179 01:16:11,920 --> 01:16:14,321 We build junior leagues. 1180 01:16:15,000 --> 01:16:18,641 We built 300 new skating rinks. 1181 01:16:20,160 --> 01:16:24,643 We brought the Olympics to Sochi. 1182 01:16:33,480 --> 01:16:35,721 We are happy to return to our country... 1183 01:16:37,360 --> 01:16:40,330 I think the country and the people here need us. 1184 01:16:42,062 --> 01:16:48,764 Alex Kasatonov has also returned to Russia to become vice president of the Red Army Hockey Club. 1185 01:16:50,560 --> 01:16:54,990 Alex was appointed as club vice president by Minister of Sports Slava Fetisov. 1186 01:16:55,040 --> 01:16:56,940 We have gone through many things. 1187 01:16:57,040 --> 01:17:00,100 and I'm happy now we're like brothers again. 1188 01:17:00,200 --> 01:17:02,521 A very close friend. 1189 01:17:04,240 --> 01:17:06,740 We are friends. 1190 01:17:06,840 --> 01:17:12,722 It's important to embrace people who have gone through a lot of things with you, next to you It's better than looking for someone else. 1191 01:17:13,200 --> 01:17:15,646 We are still friends. 1192 01:17:19,480 --> 01:17:21,580 And when we play, we are even closer. 1193 01:17:21,680 --> 01:17:23,409 1194 01:17:25,320 --> 01:17:29,120 I dream about how we used to play together. 1195 01:17:32,360 --> 01:17:39,688 Vladimir Krutov died a month after recording this interview. 1196 01:17:45,680 --> 01:17:58,850 Sergei Makarov & Igor Larionov now work as agents for Russian players who want to play in North America. 1197 01:17:59,066 --> 01:18:09,564 Vladislav Tretiak is now a member of DUMA Russia and President of the Russian Ice Hockey Federation... He never played in the NHL 1198 01:18:14,480 --> 01:18:19,327 First, a big round of applause for this great Russian coach. 1199 01:18:19,840 --> 01:18:23,860 The word "great" is not enough to describe this great coach! 1200 01:18:23,960 --> 01:18:28,124 Unfortunately, Viktor says, he is unable to speak today. 1201 01:18:29,991 --> 01:18:35,410 Victor Tikhonov refused to be interviewed for this film. 1202 01:18:47,640 --> 01:18:49,700 The most important thing for me 1203 01:18:49,800 --> 01:18:53,020 is emphasizing on children how important team-mates are. 1204 01:18:53,120 --> 01:18:55,140 How important it is to do things together. 1205 01:18:55,240 --> 01:18:58,562 To be proud of the team you defend. 1206 01:19:10,320 --> 01:19:16,977 "A great athlete cannot depend only on himself." Anatoli Tarasov 1207 01:19:29,000 --> 01:19:31,241 I played 23 years as a professional player. 1208 01:19:32,480 --> 01:19:36,485 More than 1800 matches. 1209 01:19:37,520 --> 01:19:43,368 I've never been happier when playing with these five people 1210 01:19:51,080 --> 01:19:53,321 When you die, this will be your inheritance. 1211 01:19:53,640 --> 01:19:56,260 I know and I appreciate it. You are a good person. 1212 01:19:56,360 --> 01:19:59,220 I'm lucky to have you. 1213 01:19:59,320 --> 01:20:02,660 I think we are both lucky because we have each other. 1214 01:20:02,760 --> 01:20:05,206 That's better. 1215 01:20:14,320 --> 01:20:16,368 California guys, and nice people. 1216 01:20:17,560 --> 01:20:18,766 Chicago. 1217 01:20:20,257 --> 01:20:30,000 Translated by Dhekoz_163 (Sorry if there was an error...)