One-Two, Soldiers Were Going…

Present-day Colonel Konstantin Svyatkin has just received a promotion and is drawn into a memory-driven journey to Podbednya. He carries the weight of a father’s legacy and the responsibility to honor those who died for him. This journey tests his leadership, humility, and ability to reconcile duty with family history.

Anna organizes the reunion of relatives of the fallen and invites Konstantin. Her father died in the same battle, motivating her to bridge generations and heal through shared remembrance. She embodies practical resolve and personal grief that motivates the gathering.

Junior Lieutenant Igor Suslin leads his anti-tank platoon and faces a decisive, perilous mission to hold the line. His death in battle anchors the 1944 segment and motivates the present-day mourners to seek closure. His courage and leadership define the unit’s morale under fire.

Valentina Ivanovna is a witness who recalls the night Suslin’s platoon stayed in her family’s home. Her memories provide a human texture to the battlefield and demonstrate how civilian lives become entwined with soldiers’ fates. Her recollections anchor the emotional core of the present-day tribute.

The 1944 Private Viktor Svyatkin, nicknamed 'Matchmaker,' is a battle-hardened yet spirited member of Suslin’s platoon who has already knocked out three German tanks. His bravery and camaraderie highlight the human side of war, even amidst danger. His memory lingers as a symbol of sacrifice in the present-day gathering.

Ilya Ivanovich is an old acquaintance who intersects the present and past through shared history. He embodies the personal networks that connect families to wartime events and help explain how memories endure across generations. His presence underscores the theme of connection beyond tragedy.

Lyubasha is Konstantin’s wife, offering emotional support and a domestic perspective on loss. Her presence represents the everyday life that continues after war, even as families remember their sacrifices. She helps ground the narrative in personal resilience and affection.