The Son
Dima Ilukhin, the cousin of the film's director and a soldier in the Russian army, died on duty in the Republic of Dagestan at the North Caucasus. He was 21 years old. This episode marks the starting point for the reflection on this military of Abaturov. He films that the training of recruits since they to throw a handgrenade and manage first aid, or bid farewell learn the mechanics of an Kalashnikov. While his parents attempt to cope with their loss, Dima's former fellow recruits need to go back to struggle.