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Tanks: Born in Russia

14 Details: 12 episodes
HD
2014
Available in Russian, with English subtitles,
in Spansh and Arabic languages

The largest tank producer in the world, Uralvagonzavod, is located in the Siberian city of Nizhny Tagil. This series follows Kirill and Vladimir, two young factory workers who have long dreamt of being taken on in the prestigious tank shop. They are both lucky enough to be offered work placements there, although only one permanent place is up for grabs. Kirill is a novice and is relying on beginner’s luck to see him through. Vladimir, on the other hand, has been at the factory for three years and is hoping that his experience will count in his favour. A promotion would be especially important for him as his wife is expecting their first baby, and a move to the tank shop would mean they could afford to buy their own home. Rooting for Kirill is his girlfriend Alena and Lera, her daughter from a previous relationship. But who will win through in the end? While Kirill and Vladimir’s careers are just taking off, it may be the end of the line for one veteran tank, which arrives at the factory with the name ‘Vasya’ painted on its turret. This T-72 battle tank is sent to Uralvagonzavod to be repaired, together with a message from its regiment pleading for the only tank in their regiment which has been in combat to be given a new lease of life. However, it remains to be seen whether the damage to ‘Vasya’ can really be repaired…

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Tanks: Born in Russia. Episode 1 26:2710 Vladimir works at Uralvagonzavod and is getting ready to become a father. He expresses his wish to move to the tank workshop. Kirill has just applied for a job at the factory. He wanted to get to the tank department, but discovers to his regret that he had been sent to another one. Tank Vasya is the only one to get to the shop. The repair crew finds a letter inside it, recounting its combat experience and the regiment’s request to fix rather than disassemble it.

Tanks: Born in Russia. Episode 2 26:055 The repair crew is puzzled about Vasya’s case. Some of them think its condition is so desperate that it won’t be possible to fix it at all. The process gets bumpy. The team starts facing difficulties from the very beginning, and tries to cope with them. Vladimir gets transferred to the job he craved for. During one of the last shifts in his old department, he meets Kirill.

Tanks: Born in Russia. Episode 3 26:043 By skipping his shift in order to try to enter the tank shop and watch the work process, Kirill causes an emergency situation. When he is almost fired, his supervisor finds out about the young man’s passion for tanks and asks the department to give him the job. Vasya is examined by the army officer who has to make the final decision of whether the tank can be repaired or should be disassembled.

Tanks: Born in Russia. Episode 4 26:39 The tank shop foreman gives Kirill a probationary period at his department. Vladimir meets his supervisor who teaches him the basics of tank assembling. He accomplishes his first tasks and makes his first mistakes. Kirill is also getting used to his new position. Meanwhile, his girlfriend is trying to come up with a way to tell him her secret.

Tanks: Born in Russia. Episode 5 26:275 Alyona tells Kirill about her daughter from a previous relationship. He tries to digest this new information. His job brings him its first difficulties. Vladimir completes his first successful task. The two men start to get along with each other and overcome their working problems.

Tanks: Born in Russia. Episode 6 26:333 Vladimir and Kirill go to a hockey match with their colleague. Vladimir tries to find a balance between spending time with his pals and fulfilling his pregnant wife’s needs. The interns get used to their job and perform different tasks. The shop faces an emergency situation – the crane operator has left her work station, which leaves the tank shop’s foreman Yury in a difficult situation.

Tanks: Born in Russia. Episode 7 24:433 Vasya is ‘getting better’ every day. He is being successfully repaired with modern parts that replace the old ones. With the deadline approaching, the crew is trying to accelerate the process. Vladimir and Kirill are now given more serious tasks. They dispute who will be given the position in the end. And they aren’t the only ones: their tutors also discuss and bet on the results of the competition.

Tanks: Born in Russia. Episode 8 24:501 While Kirill considers proposing to his girlfriend, he and Vladimir are excited to find the ideal job for a man. Later on, the trainees have to prepare the tank for a trial engine run. Kirill gets the privilege of starting the tank engine himself. He is carried away by emotions and hangs out with his colleagues while Vladimir continues to work hard.

Tanks: Born in Russia. Episode 9 25:491 Maria starts feeling bad about her husband’s new job, as it affects his behavior and their relationship. Kirill sets himself right with Vladimir and suggests a way to get over the ‘negative energy’, as the competition is getting tougher. Vasya is going to be ready soon which means the battle is coming to an end. Meanwhile, Kirill tries to come up with a way to propose to Alyona.

Tanks: Born in Russia. Episode 10 24:491 The two men go to the gym where Kirill teaches Vladimir the basics of boxing. Back at work, they both put the final touches on the tank. Now Vasya is almost ready and is going to be sent to the range for a test. They are lucky to meet the deputy head engineer who visits the shop. The trainees ask him questions about the tank’s renovations. Aloyna decides to make a change in her appearance to surprise her boyfriend.

Tanks: Born in Russia. Episode 11 26:24 Early in the morning, Vasya finally goes to combat testing. The interns are also allowed to come and witness it. The crew tests different systems of the tank, including driving, machine gun shooting and firing shells and grenades. Nevertheless, Vladimir is worried that he can’t contact his pregnant wife who feels bad and is about to give birth.

Tanks: Born in Russia. Episode 12 26:29 Both of the trainees are excited about driving the tank they had reconstructed. Kirill undergoes a rite of passage into the tank hold. While Vladimir has a good time at the range, his wife gives birth. Kirill is ready with his plan to propose to Alyona. The foreman of the tank shop has finally decided which one of the two men will be given the job.