The image is a fragment of Vasili Nesterenko’s The Oath of Prince Pozharsky (2008). All of us who know our Russian history know his significance for our people, our country, and our faith. If Prince Pozharsky and Kuzma Minin had failed, much of Russia would’ve groaned under the Polish boot, been subjected to the godless Unia, and forced to kiss the bum of the Pope of Rome. Our people, our country, and our faith triumphed… at no small cost. Lest we forget…
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Link to a five-part YouTube version of the epic movie 1612 with English subtitles…
NB:
The five parts run about 140 minutes (nearly 2 1/2 hours). This is NOT a kid’s flick. There’s brief nudity, adult situations, and the battle scenes can get gory. You’s been warned…
Along with the battles, there’s A GOOD dose of down-home Russian nationalism and patriotism… we wear the white hats around here, pardner. Lean back, get the popcorn, and let the violent and well-filmed action envelop you. The lavish costumes, vast landscapes, stirring battle scenes, and slow-motion flashbacks will grab you. There’s gorgeous visuals and likable characters, and the story’s dramatic. Sit a spell and be entertained… and it’s more accurate than Westerners care to admit. Yes, Virginia, literary licence was used… they only had 2 1/2 hours.. sheesh…
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