Super Zoo

The outskirts of Pskov, the garrison of the 76th Russian Airborne Division.

The 76th Airborne Division is the first elite force in Russia to become a professional army. It has three parachute regiments and a guards artillery regiment. Ivanov served in the 104th Parachute Regiment.

This ace unit has a long history. As early as during the Soviet Patriotic War, the division participated in the Battle of Odessa and the Crimean Campaign, and won the glorious title of "Guards" in the Battle of Stalingrad. Throughout the Patriotic War, more than 50 officers and soldiers of the division were awarded the highest honor of the Soviet Army-the title of "Hero of the Soviet Union".

Su Ming met the iron-fisted President Vladimir in front of a row of military camps.

From the TV, this president who came from a spy organization was cold and energetic, but when he saw the real person up close, Su Ming found that the president was actually an old man. Although his figure was still upright and his movements were full of strength, the white hair on his head and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes betrayed his age.

Vladimir, born in 1952, is over 60 years old this year and is a standard old man.

"Welcome home, Russian hero!" President Vladimir did not greet Su Ming first, but strode to Ivanov in front of a large group of reporters from various countries and patted his shoulder vigorously.

Su Ming's heart moved slightly. President Vladimir was not deliberately ignoring him. He only used this one action to win the loyalty of the army.

"Mr. President, it is my honor to serve the country!" Ivanov's face flushed, his chest was high, and he saluted with a standard military salute.

"Welcome the hero home, it is also the honor of the president."

Vladimir smiled and nodded at him, then turned his blue eyes to Su Ming. He stared at Su Ming for several seconds before smiling and saying, "Welcome to you too, Russian friend. Oh, what a young friend, I envy you."

Zhao Yun played the role of translator on the side... These old-school intellectuals did not learn English when they went to school, but Russian. But in any case, Su Ming now has a new understanding of Zhao Yun. God is not omnipotent, but Zhao Yun is omnipotent...

"Mr. President, youth is a stage that everyone will have. Although it is precious, it is not worth envying. However, it is admirable to always maintain a young heart and vigorous energy." The sedan chair was carried by everyone, and Su Ming smiled and flattered him.

Mr. President raised his mouth and showed a helpless expression: "I really want to be like an ordinary old man, go to the beach to watch the sunset and fish leisurely every day, but unfortunately the responsibility given by the country does not allow me to grow old."

"I look forward to tasting the salmon you caught with your own hands." Su Ming despised it in his heart, just pretend, even if he goes to the beach, with this guy's virtue, he is probably going to party with a group of bikini Eastern European girls, fishing is not his style at all.

"Maybe there will be a chance." One of Vladimir's followers whispered something in his ear. He looked a little serious and said, "Mr. Su, please follow me. Today is a very special day."

Su Ming had known the other party's arrangement for a long time. At this time, he also restrained the smile on his face, and deliberately tidied up his actually very straight suit. He nodded and followed with a solemn look.

Today's award ceremony was held on a special occasion in the suburbs of the city.

In front of the eight-meter-high white monument, two rows of honor guards of the 76th Airborne Division stood solemnly. The foundation of the monument was a large St. George's Cross with 84 names engraved on it. At the top of the monument was a large white dome, symbolizing a parachute.

84 metal candles were inserted in front of the monument, day and night.

There has never been a lack of miracles in the history of war. Su Ming led two platoons to disrupt the glorious record of IS positions. In the tide of history, it is nothing.

In 2000, during the Chechen War, Lieutenant Colonel Marka of the 76th Airborne Division led his 6th Company of paratroopers in the Kert Mountains, launching the largest disparity in strength between Russia and the enemy in history.

90 Russian boys, facing a 2,500-man rebel breakout, fought a fierce battle for a whole day and two nights, fighting to the death to defend their positions, killing 700 of the enemy and 84 of them.

Shoot at me is by no means a unique spirit of sacrifice of soldiers of a certain nation. Any soldier with blood will burst out such a cry at the last moment.

At the end of the battle, when the position was about to be lost, Lieutenant Colonel Marka roared "Shoot at me".

In recognition of their heroic spirit, 22 officers and soldiers were awarded the title of Russian Hero, and 69 soldiers and officers were awarded the "Medal of Courage", of which 63 were posthumously awarded medals.

Ivanov's father died in this battle, and the lieutenant colonel Marka who shouted "Fire at me" was the former commander of Ivanov's company.

Under the lens of reporters from various countries, President Vladimir walked slowly to the monument with flowers in his hands and bowed to present flowers;

As a representative of the army, Ivanov bowed with tears in his eyes and presented flowers;

Su Ming looked serious and bowed with flowers.

"This brave country has never lacked heroes, and history will remember all those who have contributed to this country. On behalf of the Russian Military Committee, I promote Lieutenant Ivanov to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and award him the title of National Hero and the Medal of Courage."

Vladimir walked up to Ivanov and said, "Congratulations, Lieutenant Colonel Ivanov, and thank you for everything you have done for this country."

"It's my honor, long live Russia!" Ivanov responded with his head held high.

President Vladimir returned to the microphone and said, "There is a kind of friendship that is built with blood, and the Russian people will always remember this friendship. On behalf of the Russian government, I present Mr. Su Ming with the title of 'Friend of the Russian People'..." He paused, and after the flash lights gradually calmed down, he continued, "And, on behalf of the 76th Airborne Division, I present Mr. Su Ming with the division's flag and saber."

After that, he took a light gold medal from the guard of honor and handed it to Su Ming with both hands. Since it was not a gift from a superior to a subordinate, but a gift between 'friends', the two sides were equal in etiquette.

Lieutenant Colonel Ivanov brought two guards of honor from the 76th Division and presented the flag and saber to Su Ming.

Although it is an airborne division, the 76th Division has retained the tradition of holding swords. The Cossack swords are world-class, and a line of retro court Russian characters is plated on the pure silver scabbard.

Given to the most trusted comrades of the 76th Division.