Struggle in Soviet Russia

In 44 years of downtown Moscow, it is not easy to find a so-called tavern or bar. However, for some people, it is obviously not an easy place to find a place to drink. What's difficult.

From the Red Square to the Blacksmith Bridge Road, then follow this not very spacious road towards Tverskaya Street. When you are about to reach the end, you will see a pedestrian street with a very special name. : "Guardian Alley", well, the famous Chekhov Art Theater is on this pedestrian street.

On the opposite side of the three-story white building that is facing the Art Theater, there is a red two-story building. As the chairman of the National Security People’s Committee, Victor never knew that the red two-story building was hidden inside A tavern that is definitely not legal. But at this time, he and Vasily were sitting in this tavern, drinking "red card" vodka that was simply unavailable on the market, while listening to Vasily's story.

The tavern occupies the basement of the red small building, and the interior decoration is not in any style. I feel that the operator of the tavern may have thought about running it for a long time. Therefore, the tavern is like an underground warehouse, but it is a wine cabinet. There are a lot of wines, including whiskeys from Western countries.

The bartender standing in the bar is a man in his early thirties. He is wearing a military uniform with no epaulettes and a flower collar. His gray hair seems to have been left unchecked for more than half a year. It looks very sloppy. Feel.

Victor was invited by Vasily. The latter did not introduce him to the identity of the owner of the tavern and the man in the bar. Of course, Victor did not ask. He was not interested in the people here. Except today, he also I never thought I would visit for the second time in the future.

When the bartender poured vodka for the two of them, Victor knew that the "red card" in front of the relationship was Vasily's existence here, and the various wines on the wine cabinets were almost all stored here by the guests. As for the pub itself Only some wines that are very common on the market are served.

The vodka in front of Victor has not been moved from beginning to end. It is not that he can't drink, but that he must exercise restraint. After all, listening to Vasily's story is the main thing now.

According to Vasily's statement, the so-called friend in his mouth was named Grekov, Vasily Vasilyevich Grekov. Yes, this friend has the same name as him.

Grekov was a pilot of the 286th Fighter Aviation Division. He used to be Vasily’s wingman, but he has now retired. The reason for his retirement was that one of his legs was amputated due to injuries and he could not continue in the army. service.

According to Vasily, Grekov participated in the bombing of Orsha in the campaign to liberate Smolensk last year. In that operation, they were in Smolevich near Minsk. In the airspace, there was a large-scale air battle with the German Air Force.

It was in that aerial battle that Grekov was shot down by the Germans and made an emergency landing west of Smoljevic, near the tributary of the Berezina River.

At that time, Grekov was lucky to escape the search of the German search team, but lost his way in the wilderness. He originally planned to march east and return to the Soviet front on foot, but in the end, he broke into the outskirts of Minsk. . There, he met the girl named Natalia Smutniak.

With the help of the girl, he hid in an abandoned factory in Minsk for more than a week. It was not until the end of the Battle of Smolensk that the Soviet army officially liberated the city. On the way to Smolensk.

At that time, it was winter, and the distance from Minsk to Smolensk was nearly 400 kilometers. In the meantime, it was necessary to pass through the German defensive positions on the line from Orsha to Vitebsk. It was difficult. Heavy.

However, Grekov is obviously a man of perseverance and able to endure hardships. He did not go directly to Orsha from Minsk. After passing the German line of Vitebsk, it took 17 days to finally reach Demidov under Soviet control.

Along the way, Grekov has walked nearly 800 kilometers and encountered countless difficulties. The most unfortunate thing is that he woke up a hibernating bear in the jungle near Novka and was caught by it. The bear scratched his right leg.

The scratches on the leg and the extreme cold weather did not kill Grekov, but he had to leave one of his legs. When he arrived in Demidov, his injured right leg had been necrotic due to frostbite. I finally had to accept the amputation.

According to Vasily, Grekov obviously did not give up his service after the amputation. He is currently applying to return to the army and continue to be his fighter pilot, but the army has not yet given approval.

"Now, Grekov's wish is to find Natalia," before the bar, Vasily drank the vodka in the glass and let out another long breath before he continued, "I think As a friend, and of course, his leader, he should help him realize this wish as much as possible. After all, it is much easier than approving him to return to the army."

In the first two years, when the Union Air Force had not recovered, the shortage of pilots was very serious. At that time, let alone one missing leg, even if two legs were missing, as long as they could still fly fighters, they could be heavy. Return to the army. However, the current situation is obviously different. Today's Union Air Force has been resurrected with full blood. Whether it is fighters or fighter pilots, there is no shortage as before. Therefore, wounded like Grekov , It’s not that easy to return to the army.

"I will try my best," Victor gently pushed the vodka he hadn't touched in front of him to Vasily, and said, "but you also know that during wars, everything can happen. This is named Na Whether Talia’s girl is still alive or not, we can’t be sure. In addition, even if she is still alive, during the liberation of Minsk, the situation there was very complicated. It’s also difficult to determine where people are going now, so , Your friend had better prepare mentally in advance."

Vasily did not speak, but just nodded vigorously. He also knew that what Victor said was the truth. Although he was well informed about the Internal Intelligence Agency, he was not God, and he could not do everything.

"Compared to looking for this girl named Natalia," Victor lighted himself another cigarette, took a puff, and said, squinting. "I think your friend, oh Vasily? Comrade Silievich, his deeds are very representative. There is no doubt that he is a hero, a hero worthy of respect."

Vasily nodded and said, "Of course, I have applied for the title of Hero of the Soviet Union for him. If nothing else, his name should be on the list of the next batch of honorees."

Victor smiled and said, "I mean, his deeds can be written into a novel, or even filmed into a film and television work."

This is not nonsense by Victor. You must know that in his memory, there was a Soviet movie in his previous life, the plot content of which is very similar to the deeds of Grekov.

The movie is called "The Real Man", adapted from Pollevoi’s reportage, and it tells the story of a pilot named Alexei Melesiev who was wounded in an air battle and fell. After entering the enemy, he crawled in the ice and snow for 18 days, and finally returned to the Soviet side. As in Grekov's situation, the pilot had to undergo amputation and lost both feet, but after recovering from his injuries, he returned to the army.

In his previous life, Victor had watched this movie. It was indeed touching and passionate, and most importantly, it was of promotional significance.

"Oh? Is it okay?" Vasily glanced at him and asked uncertainly. Then, his eyes lit up again and said, "Yes, I remembered that you are not only one of the outstanding intelligence personnel. Besides, it seems that he is still a very famous writer. I have heard Poskrebeshev mention it."

Heard Boskrebeshev mentioned it? Does Comrade Big Secret like gossip so much?

Victor shook his head and smiled, driving the distracting thought out of his mind.

"So, Victor," Vasily said with an arm on the bar, turning his body to face Victor, looking expectantly, "Do you think Grekov's story can also be adapted into a novel?"

"Of course, I've already said it," Victor nodded with a smile.

"Great, this must be good news for Grekov," Vasily looked very happy, he patted on the bar and said, "Then, can I..."

He raised a hand, made a gesture that he didn't know what it meant, and said: "Can you look forward to seeing your new work come out?"

"Of course," Victor said, "but that might take some time."

For literary creation, oh, or to plagiarize certain literary works from previous lives, Victor is not guilty of any guilt. On the contrary, he is happy to copy a few more books. After all, for his personal development, Only benefits are not harmful.

Looking back, Victor seems to have not engaged in "creation" for a long time since he started to preside over the foreign intelligence work of the People's Committee of National Security. Now, with this opportunity, he can get a new work. Moreover, he can also gain some of Vasily's goodwill from this, even though he doesn't pay much attention to this goodwill.